Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

Brooke T. (Gilpin) Evans, age 36, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2nd surrounded by family and friends. Brooke valiantly battled cancer for over eight years while balancing being a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. For many years she worked as a nurse. She was very active as a volunteer in the Southwest Licking School District. She...

Dec 1, 2018

Edith Brickey Sparks, of Baltimore, age 84 died December 1st, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Franklin and Felcie Williams Brickey on April 30, 1934 in Fielden, KY. The most important thing to Edith was family and she enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. For 50 years she hosted the Brickey...

Dec 1, 2018

Frank ‘Frankie” E. Balthaser, III 32 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018.

He was a fabricator for Anderson Aluminum Company. He loved camping, music, skate boarding, fishing, as an Indian Guide and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Grace “Gray Gray” Balthaser; mother, Bonnie Balthaser;...

Nov 25, 2018

William E. Beatty 91 of Amanda, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Pickering House.

He was born on September 11, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late James and Vera Beatty. He was a US Army veteran. William was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation with over 40 years...

Nov 24, 2018

Marcia V. Adams, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. Marcia is survived by her husband, Rick Adams; children, Candy Climer, Sandy (Donald Morrison) Soland, and Daniel (Beth Carl) Soland; step-children, Zack Adams and J.J. Adams; grandchildren, Donald Morrison, Jr., Devon Morrison, Spencer Soland, Dakota Palmer, Bell Soland, Ethan, Mason, and Natalie; and...

Nov 21, 2018

Ernestine Cox 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School.

She was a retired clerk for the City of Lancaster and a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Ernestine is survived by her sons, Don (Connie) Cox of Lancaster, Ohio...

Nov 21, 2018

Leroy R. Smith, 74, of Lancaster, passed peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Lee was born July 9, 1944, in Williamsport, Ohio to the late Robert and Jewella Smith. Lee retired after 47 years with Sonoco Products Company. Lee is survived by his wife, Judi Smith; brothers, William (Joanne) Smith, John (Jean) Smith, and Ronnie (Debbie)...

Nov 20, 2018

Jonathan Matthew Pyeatt (Matt), age 39, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on November 20, 2018 at his residence. Matt was born on December 20, 1978 to M. Dwain Pyeatt and the late Rene Triplett Pyeatt in North Palm Beach, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his mother and Grandfather, Jack Pyeatt

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Nov 19, 2018

James T. Bruney, Sr. 78 of Georgetown, Ohio formerly of Athens and Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Anderson Mercy Hospital.

He was a graduate of Ohio University and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He worked for the State of Ohio in public relations for MR-DD with over 20 years of service...

Nov 19, 2018

Mary L. Redd, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Mary was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Mary is survived by her daughters, Leanne (William) McClellan of Lancaster and Rebecca (Ed) Schwartzkopf of Sunbury, Ohio; grandchildren, Sarah (Matthew) Winters of Centerville, Ohio and Jesse (Vedrana Novesol) McClellan of Sacramento, California; great grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2018

Ronald H. Koker, 69, of Marysville, and formally of Baltimore, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Ron was a 1967 graduate of Liberty Union High School and attended Western Kentucky University. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran and a 2 bronze star and Purple Heart recipient. Ron was also a...

Nov 15, 2018

Jerry Saunders, Jr. 76 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He was a US Navy veteran serving as an electrician as a submariner. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lancaster, real-estate agent, barber, horse trainer, paramedic, truck driver and...

Nov 14, 2018

Harold Gillespie, age 85 of Logan formerly of Baltimore, OH died November 14th, 2018 at his sister’s residence in Logan. He was born to the late Harrison and Mary Hammner Gillespie on July 2nd 1933. He was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church. Harold was the owner and operator of “Sis and Harold’s Pizza” in Baltimore, along with...

Nov 12, 2018

Michael Edward Frank, age 59 of Lancaster, died November 12, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to Bruce John and Lenora Swank Frank. He was a member of the Maple Street United Methodist Church. He was also a member of AA for several years and the second ever Alumni of the Creed Recovery Program. He retired from...

Nov 11, 2018

Roger “Mac” McDaniel age 85 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord, Nov. 11th 2018 at the Pickering House surounded by his family. He was born to the late Roland and Nellie Burgett McDaniel in Columbus on Aug. 9th, 1933. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired as a plumber from Young’s...

Nov 10, 2018

Beverly Jean Thimmes, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Bakersville, Oklahoma to the late George H. and Hilda Wallace.

Beverly enjoyed working with flowers all her life, and loved the times she got to go camping with her husband, Lawrence.

She is survived...

Nov 10, 2018

Timothy Lee Claypool November 10, 2018

Timothy Lee Claypool, 67, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at his home, on November 10, 2018. He was born on August 20, 1951 to Juanita and the late Donald Claypool.

Tim was a man of many accomplishments. He served 6 years in the Air National Guard, was a member...

Nov 9, 2018

Joan Benson, 82, of Millersport, passed away on November 9, 2018. She was born on May 3, 1936 to the late Wilma and James Allen Sr.

Joan was a long time member of Lancaster Emanuel Lutheran Church. She also proudly answered the fire phone from 1960-1984 for the Millersport Volunteer Fire Department.

She is survived...

Nov 9, 2018

Timothy “Timmy” Saunders, 12, of Newark, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. Timmy is survived by his mother, Robyn Saunders; father, Doug Berry; siblings, Desiree and Charlies Saunders; guardian, Calista Byrnes and Damion Morgan; grandfather, Jerry Saunders, Jr.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Timmy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosetta Lee DeLong Saunders; and cousin, Timothy...

Nov 8, 2018

Benjamin Francis “Hot Wheels” Liedel, 30, of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Ben is survived by his father and step-mother, Timmy and Christy Liedel; sister, Christina (Cori Beatty) Liedel; step-sister, Harmony Spence; Godparents, Brian and Peggy McSweeney; paternal grandmother, Norma Liedel; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ben was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Wilkin;...