Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Biography

Kathleen L. Mears passed away on April 15, 2018 at age 69. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio to her parents Robert and Elaine and is survived by her sister Janice; brother-in-law, Andy Coen; niece, Meredith Coen; dear friends, Beth Becher, Rush Rogers and Mike West, and an extended family of cousins.

Kathy graduated...

Apr 14, 2018

Dorothy Jean Wharton, 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home. Dorothy was born November 8, 1925, the only child of Mabel (Adams) and Clarence “Doc” Daft of West Rushville, Ohio. She graduated from Rushville Union School and was a valedictorian. On April 28, 1943, she married William Wharton from Colfax, Ohio. After graduation she...

Apr 13, 2018

Payton “PayPay” Lillian Mitchell, age 5, of Thornville, went to be with the Lord, on April 13th, 2018 at Children’s Hospital. She was born on July 25th, 2012 in Lancaster to her loving parents, Marianne Thornton and Clarence Mitchell Jr. She attended kindergarten at Pleasantville Elementary and loved life to the fullest. Payton’s beautiful smile and amazing soul will...

Apr 13, 2018

Richard “Rick” Clemons, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, April 13, 2018. Rick served in the U.S. Army and was a former member of AMVETS and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Rick is survived by his sons, Richard Allen Clemons II and Matthew Thomas Clemons; mother, Phyllis Sealey; brothers, Randall (Becky) Miller and Clifford (Sondra) Miller;...

Apr 12, 2018

Masil Eloise Weller, of Millersport, passed away on April 12, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born in West Virginia to the late Arnold and Edith Sayer on September 29, 1933. In her youth, Masil enjoyed roller-skating. In more recent years, however, she has enjoyed playing Euchre with her Card Club. She has a deep love for...

Apr 11, 2018

Larry E. Alvis, age 70 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on April 11th, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Wayne and Joanna Oatney Alvis on June 25th, 1947 in Lancaster. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a machinist for 20 years at Arcair and then 20 years...

Apr 11, 2018

James D. Simmons, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. James retired from Lancaster Municipal Gas after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Simmons; Margaret’s sons, Duane (Amy) Boyer and their son, Henry, and Jason Boyer and his son, Ryan; brother, Sherman (Agnes) Simmons of McMinnville, Tennessee; and sister, Pearl Hatch of...

Apr 10, 2018

Mary Kay Conkle, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on April 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Columbus to the late Dennis and Goldie Lee on June 21, 1947.

Mary was a 1966 graduate of Liberty Union Schools. Over her lifetime, she worked at many different jobs including: Grant Medical Center, JC Penny, Memorial Hospital,...

Apr 9, 2018

Creta Morehead passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, April 9th, 2018. Creta was born in Roseville, OH, to the late Blair and Kathleen Hockingberry. She was a graduate of Glenford High School and the 3-B School of Cosmetology in Newark, Ohio. A member of the First United Methodist Church, she lived and worked in the Lancaster area...

Apr 9, 2018

Mary Josephine Voss, a longtime resident of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday, April 9, 2018 at Pickering House in Lancaster.

Mary Jo, or “Jo” as she was commonly known, was born on December 21, 1931 in Fond du Lac Wisconsin, the daughter of Helen and Allan Edgarton and sister of Dan and Rob Edgarton. Jo graduated from the...

Apr 5, 2018

Johanna “Ms. Joni” Eckfeld, born January 11th, 1995 passed away at home this past Thursday, April 5th, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Tom and Linda Eckfeld, many siblings and extended family. Joni was a true hero who encouraged us without using words and led the way without walking. She embraced us even without the ability to move....

Apr 4, 2018

Barbara Ellen Pullman, age 85 of Lancaster, died April 4th, 2018 at Crestview Skilled Nursing Home. She was born to the late George and Dorothy Carder Pullman, on July 6th, 1932 in Carmel, CA. Barbara is survived by her siblings, George (Shirley) Pullman, Susan Pullman, and Ruth Hollenbeck, her children, Susan (Dick) Paulus of Lancaster, David Brothers of FL,...

Apr 1, 2018

Gary Lee Souders, 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was a block tender for the Local Union 423 and he loved sports, boating and spending time with his friends.

Gary is survived by his children, Tami Eslich, Gary Souders, Kyle...

Mar 28, 2018

Joan C. (Kinser) Phillips, age 83, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 21, 1934 in Lancaster to the late Clifford and Frances (Branum) Kinser.

Joan was an Honors graduate of Thurston High School, class of 1953; a 1954 graduate of the Naval...

Mar 27, 2018

Alpha Stahr Hill, 91 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her residence.

She was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of God.

Alpha is survived by her sons, Larry D. Stahr of Millersport, Ohio and Donald Stahr of Macksburg, Ohio; daughters, Lola Ann Reynolds of Cave Junction, Oregon, Brenda Joan...

Mar 26, 2018

Sandra Louise Kinder, age 77 of Thornville, died on March 26th, 2018 at Mt Carmel East. She was born to the late Fred and Agnes Howls Grove, on April 25th, 1940. She was a wonderful mother and wife, who raised four boys. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an amazing cook. Sandra will be greatly missed by all who...

Mar 26, 2018

John Paul Butler, 85, of Lancaster, passed peacefully, with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 26, 2018. John served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School in German Village. A graduate of Capital University where he also excelled at football. He was inducted into the Capital University Football Hall...

Mar 25, 2018

Ida Jane Snyder 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her residence.

She was a retired accountant for Amanda-Clearcreek Local School with 25 years of service.

Ida is survived by her son, Scott (Elizabeth) Snyder of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Kim (Larry) Trimmer of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Benjamin, Jessika, Zachary and Samuel...

Mar 25, 2018

Patrick G. Agosta, 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on December 19, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1953, a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and retired from Anchor Hocking Glass...

Mar 24, 2018

Melvin Moore, 96, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather, Friend, Mentor, Role Model, and exceptional Entrepreneur entered eternal life on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Anyone having the privilege to call Melvin one or more of the above is truly blessed. His extraordinary journey began on November 15, 1921 in Lancaster, Ohio when his parents, Alvin and Anna Moore...