Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 27, 2018

Mildred Poling passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on September 27, 2018.

She was a lifelong member of the Church of God, and loved to sing songs of praise to God.

Mildred leaves behind five children, James Baker of Newark, Ohio, Robin Baker of Chillicothe, Ohio, Mary Baker of Malta, Ohio,...

Sep 25, 2018

Raymond L. Fisher, 90, of Lancaster, peacefully passed on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Pickering House with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1928, in Piketon, Ohio to the late John and Dessie Fisher. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the car business for 40 years with Ricart...

Sep 23, 2018

Rev. Thomas V. McGranor, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Newark, Ohio. Thomas worked as an educator for several years before becoming a Pastor with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he served for 40...

Sep 22, 2018

Janet Joan Getz, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

In her career she was a telephone operator for the City of Lancaster, work at Starlight Bowling Alley and later to became a homemaker. She loved bird watching and her cats.

Janet is survived by her son, Jay...

Sep 21, 2018

Rebecca Lay Jeffery, age 89 of Baltimore, passed away Sept 21st, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Ernest and Ethel Leach Lay on March 28th, 1929 in Lamesa, TX. She retired as a dietitian at Logan Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rebecca is survived by her children, Nora...

Sep 19, 2018

David A. Harper, age 87 of Lancaster, Ohio left this life on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1931 to the late Patience and Dennis Harper. During his 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he met and married...

Sep 19, 2018

Victoria “Jodi” Dixon 59 of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1977 and director of gift production for Cheryl & Co., Inc.

Jodi is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jesse; sons, Josh (Jordan) Ring, Jesse (Jennifer...

Sep 19, 2018

Larry J. Niceswanger, age 77 of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Athens, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in 1941 to Dale and Audrey (Scott) Niceswanger in Chesterhill, Ohio. He graduated from Athens High School in 1959. And serve d in the Ohio National Guard for six years....

Sep 16, 2018

Pat Bader, age 73 of Baltimore, died Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Verna Gibbs on April 26, 1945. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a past member of the Baltimore Grange and Trinity Church of Christ. Pat devoted her life to taking care...

Sep 13, 2018

Gerald “Gary” L. Thornton, 69, of Bremen, passed away on September, 13, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1949 to Eldon Thornton and the late Betty Thornton-Clark.

In his youth, Gary was very athletic. He played football, basketball, and was even on the track team. He loved the Buckeyes, Browns, and the Reds. He was a...

Sep 12, 2018

On September 12, 2018, at approximately 11:45 a.m., My SWEET, SWEET mother, Patricia Ann Johnson, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can only imagine, after having been without her sight for so many years, her amazement as she opened her eyes to see the face of Jesus. After that, there was no doubt,...

Sep 12, 2018

Billy W. Fanning, 86, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Billy was a member of Oakthorpe Church for many years and he was a member of the Patriot Lodge #496 F&AM for 68 years. He retired after 33 years as a printer with the Columbus Dispatch. In his retirement years, he was able to pursue his true...

Sep 12, 2018

Dennis L. Lewis, age 71 of Lancaster passed away surrounded by his family, September 12th, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Earnest and Jeannine Villeval Lewis in Mt. Vernon on April 13th, 1947. He retired from Anchor Hocking after 43 years as a Master Welder. Dennis was a member of Angler’s Paradise who enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2018

Garnet Charlesa (Norris) Nelson of Lancaster, Ohio, age 94, beloved wife of 61 years to the late John E. Nelson entered into her heavenly home on September 11, 2018. She was born February 6, 1924 in Ross County, Ohio to the late William Norris and Grace (Ott) Norris. In 1943, she graduated from Walnut Township School, in Pickaway County....

Sep 10, 2018

Betty Jean Bope-Cotterman, 67 of Canal Winchester, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a graduated of Lancaster High School Class of 1969.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Angie Cotterman...

Sep 8, 2018

Dale E. Snyder, 31, of Pleasantville, passed away suddenly at his home on Sept 8th, 2018. Dale was a 2005 Lancaster High school graduate and a 2006 graduate of Hocking College. He worked for Ohio Auto Club (AAA) as a tow truck operator and light service tech for 11 years. While at AAA he earned driver of the year...

Sep 8, 2018

Catherine Russell Drennen Sweeney, age 80, died Sept. 8th, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born and raised by the late Robert and Janet Ingram Russell on June 26th, 1938 in Ayr, Scotland. She came to the States in 1956, and became a proud U.S. Citizen. When she came to the states she began knitting and she created...

Sep 5, 2018

Shirley J. Rhonemus 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2018 at the Pickering House surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on December 10, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Donna Truitt. She loved being a mother and grandmother, traveling and playing golf. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church.

Sep 4, 2018

Pamela Underwood, 67, passed away on September 4, 2018 after an 18 ½ year battle with brain cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; mom, Patricia Jones; nephews, Jamie McQuarrie, Adam McQuarrie, and Jonathan Heyd; three grand nephews; two grand nieces; and her brother-and-sister-in-law, Alex and Stormee Heyd.

She is preceded in death by...

Sep 4, 2018

Anna Elizabeth Storts, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on September 4, 2018 at Crestview Rehab. She was born in Perry, Co. to the late Earl and Ruth Bradley.

Anna was a loving mother and grandmother. She also cared deeply for her animals.

She is survived by her children, Michael E. Storts, Paula R. Storts, and...