Local Ohio Obituaries

Nancy Moore

Feb 28, 2018

Nancy Lou Moore passed away peacefully at home in Lancaster, Ohio on February 28th 2018, at the age of 66. Nancy L. Moore is survived by her daughter, Samantha Lynn Moore of Columbus Ohio; her brother, Rodney and sister-in-law, Kim Moore of Dayton, Ohio; her sister, Sharon and brother-in-law, James Scruggs of Bremen, Ohio; her long time friend, Sherry Kidd;...

Thelma E. Williams

Feb 27, 2018

Thelma Williams (age 102), a devoted and faithful servant of God, passed away on February 27, 2018. Thelma was born in St Louis, Missouri on January 7, 1916. She married Ervin K Williams and moved to Zanesville, Ohio then to Lancaster, Ohio in 1951. Thelma did the bookkeeping and managed all the financial records for her husband’s shoe stores, including...

Minnie Beatty

Feb 26, 2018

Minnie O. Beatty 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired selector at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 20 years of service. She loved her animals.

Minnie is survived by her children, Allen Ray (Brenda Culbertson Spires) Spires and Jeffrey Earl Spires all of Lancaster,...

Michael Thomas

Feb 25, 2018

Michael Alan Thomas February 14, 1951 - February 25, 2018

Michael Alan Thomas, 67, of Baltimore, passed away on February 25, 2018. He was born on February 14, 1951 in Lancaster to the late Melvin and Mary Lou Thomas.

Mike graduated from Millersport High School class of 1970. He was a member of the Millersport...

John Tufts

Feb 24, 2018

John Jerome Tufts of Rushville received his heavenly wings when he was called home by his Lord February 24th, 2018. John was born to the late Charles Hayden Tufts and Catherine Altherr Tufts on May 16th, 1933, he was 84 years old.

John married Ruby Faye Osborn August 29th, 1950. They were married for 67 years.

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Geraldine M. Acker

Feb 22, 2018

Geraldine M. Acker, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Geraldine loved gardening especially her flower gardens. Geraldine is survived by her nieces and nephew, Gloria Corder, Carolyn (Fred) Paugh, and Richard (Debbie) Fisher; and several great nieces, nephews, and friends. Geraldine was preceded by her husband, Claude “Gene” Acker; son, Robert Eugene Acker; mother, Hazel Davis;...

Pearl "Gene" Coakley

Feb 19, 2018

Pearl Eugene “Gene” Coakley, age 88, died February 19th, 2018 at his residence. He was born to the late Pearl L. and Neva K. (Mattox) Coakley on July 18th, 1929 in Groveport, Ohio. Serving 12 years in the Navy, he was a veteran of both WW II and the Korean War, spending 6 months as a POW....

Clyde Curry

Feb 17, 2018

Clyde V. Curry, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Clyde was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from the Hexcel Corporation in Lancaster. He is survived by his sister, Geraldine Acker; nieces and nephew, Gloria Corder, Carolyn (Fred) Paugh, and Richard (Debbie) Fisher; several great nieces, great nephews, and friends. Clyde was preceded in death by...

Edna Friend

Feb 16, 2018

Edna L. Friend, July 14, 1930 - February 16, 2018. Mom passed away peacefully and will be missed dearly by close family, friends, and her furry boys (Kitties). Mom very much appreciated the efforts of all who helped her get by in her later years and loved her caregivers deeply. Thank you for loving her in return when she needed...

Goldie Bowman

Feb 16, 2018

Goldie (Thomas) Bowman, 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Pickering House. Goldie attended the Lancaster First Church of God and New Life Christian Center. She was also a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. She retired from Jolly Pirate Donuts on Memorial Drive in Lancaster. Goldie is survived by her sons, Larry (Mary) Thomas and...

Merle Kinder

Feb 16, 2018

Merle Leslie Kinder 83 of Logan, Ohio died Friday, February 16, 2018 at OBleness hospital, Athens, Ohio.

He was a retired tool and Die Maker for Fred D. Phenning.

Merle is survived by his daughters, Kelli Kinder of Logan, Ohio and Oleva Kathleen Kinder of South Carolina; sons, Merle L. (Cinnamon) Kinder of Caldwell, Idaho...

Curtis Huffer

Feb 15, 2018

Curtis R. Huffer, age 75 of Lancaster, died Feb. 15th, 2018 at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. He was born to the late, George Jr. and Mable Poling Huffer, on Aug. 21, 1942. Curtis was a 1960 graduate of Bremen High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed making cheese at the Pickerington Creamery,...

Tyler Eckfeld

Feb 14, 2018

Tyler Eckfeld, 23, passed away February 14, 2018 at his home. Tyler never said a word but spoke volumes. He taught us unconditional love, patience, and how to have peace the the midst of chaos. These gifts will forever be cherished. Thank you God for sharing your angel with us. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith...

Benjamin Grodhaus

Feb 10, 2018

Benjamin R. Grodhaus 75 of Carroll, Ohio died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll.

He was a ranch foreman.

Benjamin is survived by his brothers, Thomas (Pat) Grodhaus of Somerset, Ohio and James Grodhaus of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME...

Eric Eckfeld

Feb 10, 2018

Eric Eckfeld, 19, passed away February 10th, 2018 at his residence.

Eric was a senior at Canal Winchester High School, and his family would like to thank Ms. Andrea, all the staff and “PEEPS” who enriched Eric's life tremendously. We would also like to express appreciation to Home Health Connection for the incredible care provided. Eric's "scooting"...

Shirley Fox

Feb 9, 2018

Shirley J. Fox 87 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Pickering House. She liked to cook, can vegetables, baking, working in the garden and enjoyed reading books.

She is survived by son, Gregory (Doris) Fox of Millersport, Ohio; daughters, Pamela (Merrill) Raver of Baltimore, Ohio, Norma (Terry) White of Millersport, Ohio and...

Dave McCoy

Feb 9, 2018

Dave McCoy, 53, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, February 9, 2018. Dave served in the U.S. Navy. He was a managing custodian for Lancaster City Schools for many years. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and the Charity Newsies. Dave loved spending time with his family. He was also an avid Ohio State Buckeye...

Kathie Kennedy

Feb 8, 2018

Kathie Ann Kennedy, age 62 of Baltimore passed unexpectedly February 8th, 2018 at her residence. Kathie was born on April 22, 1955 in Greenfield, NC. A 1971 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School. A secretary at Barnaby Chenney for 10 years when she found her calling at Eastland Career Center, as a School Nurse, an Attendance Secretary and all around "Mom"...

B Ruth Andrews

Feb 8, 2018

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Sunset 2-8-2018 Lancaster, Ohio

Ruth passed away peacefully at the Pickering House with family by her side.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Stiverson (George Miller), sons and daughters in law, Dyke Andrews (Cindy), and George Andrews (Sandy), 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 22 great great grandchildren....

Mary Davis

Feb 8, 2018

Mary E. Davis age 91, of Millersport, died February 8, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Charles and Rhoda Wade Schofield on May 25, 1926 in Chillicothe. She worked for Ray-O-Vac assembling Batteries. She was a 55 year member of the Baltimore VFW Auxiliary Post #3761 and the Olive Dale Senior Citizens. Mary enjoyed...