Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 3, 2018

“Once upon a time… isn’t that how all stories begin, especially those written by Grandmothers?”

– Claudette Pierce

Once upon a time, on November 15, 1933, Claudette Arlene Pierce was born to parents Claude and Vera (Davis) Woolley in the small town of Avard, Oklahoma. Separated from her mother at a young age and raised...

Sep 1, 2018

Herbert E. Stone, 86, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born in Mason, W.V., the son of the late Earl and Ida Stone. Herbert is survived by his wife, Mona Stone; sons, Don (Nancy) Stone, Robert Stone, William (Theresa) Stone, and Michael Stone; daughter, Mona “Melissa” Stone; sister, Margaret (Vernon) Thomas; several grandchildren and great...

Aug 28, 2018

Edward M. “Griz” Readman, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1948 to Mary Readman, and the late Edward Readman. Griz was drafted into the Army at the age of 19 where he served his country in Vietnam from 1969 until 1972,...

Aug 25, 2018

Tim Dupler 58 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his residence. He was a dry wall installer and loved football.

Tim is survived by his son, Ty Timothy Dupler of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Terry Dupler of Pleasantville, Ohio and several nieces and nephews....

Aug 23, 2018

Jayden Spires, 12, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 23, 2018. Jayden was born on September 18, 2005 to his loving parents, James and Erin Spires.

An inspiration to many for his courage and strength, Jayden also had many loves. He was an artist whose paintings are treasured by many. He...

Aug 22, 2018

Jack L. Whitmore, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on August 22, 2018 at Carriage Court. He was born on April 26, 1931 to the late Gilbert and Cleo Whitmore in Columbus, Ohio.

Jack served in the Unites States Army from January of 1952 through December of 1953 in the 63rd AAA Gun Battalion. He was also a...

Aug 18, 2018

Betty Francis (Summers) Fritchen, 89, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. Born Sept. 14, 1928 in Reading, OH to the late Herman and Edith (Coleman) Summers. Betty’s family moved to Lancaster and she lived with her grandparents after her parents moved to Youngstown in 1946. She is a 1947 graduate of Lancaster High School.

Aug 17, 2018

Friday August 17, 2018 a great woman Shana Rife Lewis, went to be home with the Lord. Though her heart stopped beating, the memories and irreplaceable influence of a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend will live on. Shana Lewis was born on September 13, 1954 to Richard and Marla Jean Rife. She graduated from Lancaster High School with...

Aug 15, 2018

Wilmer T. “Bud” Findley, 87, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 15, 2018, at Arbors of Carroll. He was born July 27, 1931, in Vinton Co. to the late Helen A. (Hardesty) Findley and Charles Russel Findley. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Findley, Todd Findley; and from his first marriage, Larry (Beverly) Findley; sister, Betty (Ralph)...

Aug 15, 2018

Pam Shover, 58, of Millersport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was born on April 6, 1960 to the late Floyd E. and Norma M. Peck in Marietta, Oh.

Her family and her dog Lucy were the most important things in her life. She also had many other interests and enjoyed fishing, camping, organizing,...

Aug 15, 2018

Katheleen Anne Wallace, 53, of Laurelville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018. Katheleen will be remembered for her outspoken and sarcastic personality. She was also a very loving and caring person. Katheleen worked as an ER nurse at Fairfield Medical Center. She recently received her Nurse Practitioner certification and she was also a Naturopathic Physician. Katheleen...

Aug 14, 2018

Rita S. Leiendecker, age 73 of Thurston, died August 14th, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born on Jan. 20, 1945 in Columbus. She worked for 3M and raised her two children. She enjoyed crosswords, sewing, crocheting, gardening, and reading. Rita always had a warm place in her heart for animals and her family. She will be greatly missed...

Aug 13, 2018

Marilyn D. Silcott age 78, of Lancaster, died August 13th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 18th, 1939 to the late John and Martha Banfield Newman in Taylorville, IL. She worked for Essex Wire and raised her family. Marilyn will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, together...

Aug 11, 2018

Thomas M. Kiley, 75, of New Plymouth, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family on August 11, 2018. Tom was born on October 11, 1942 to Ruth and Welland Kiley in Columbus, OH. He had a vast music career and played steel guitar all over the U.S. and abroad. His love of music lasted his entire lifetime....

Aug 11, 2018

Jean (DeMattio) Boltz passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018 after a valiant and courageous battle to recover from a stroke. Born April 14, 1941 in Midvale, Ohio, she is survived by her husband of 55 years, Attorney Brian Boltz; children, Lisa and Steve Boltz; grandchildren, Noelle and Luke Boltz; brothers, Bill (Lois) DeMattio, and Ed (Barb) DeMattio; niece/sister...

Aug 10, 2018

Emily “Cricket” Smith 74 of Shawnee, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a member of New Life Christian Center, volunteer for the Fairfield County District Library and foster care mother to several children.

Cricket is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary...

Aug 9, 2018

Robert “Bob” C. Miller, 80 of Lancaster Ohio and formerly of Baltimore Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.

He was born on April 18, 1938 to the late Harry and Garnet (Neff) Miller, he lived in Baltimore for 68...

Aug 5, 2018

Mary E. Sargent, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Altercare Thornville. Mary was born March 2, 1937, in Doneville, Ohio. She worked for several years at the Bottle Cap in Lancaster. Mary is survived by her daughters, Linda Sue Sargent and Barbara Sargent; sons, James Sargent and Donald Yoho; grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was...

Aug 5, 2018

Joy Christine Cecil, age 65 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully August 5th at LanFair Nursing and Rehabilitation. She enjoyed playing BINGO and watching television.

She is survived by her two children, Christine Romans and Michael Smith and a sister, Debbie Lawson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joy and Jim Cecil and sister...

Aug 5, 2018

Donald Glen Wood, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Pickering House, following his beloved wife Dorothy, just 6 weeks after her death. Don loved his family and enjoyed traveling, baseball, being a missionary and a teacher. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather...