Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 7, 2018

Janet Schmelzer Kidder, 76, of Bremen, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Janet was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered as a woman who was dedicated to her family and her faith. Janet is survived by her husband, Otho Dale Kidder; children, Janice (James) Spackey; Sandra...

Jul 3, 2018

Sherry L. Dover 70 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David F. Dover, Sr.; daughter, Heidi (Roger) Cole; son, David F. Dover, Jr. all of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacqueline Ratliff and Madeline Cole; sisters, Pam Gottke of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and...

Jun 29, 2018

Leon H. Dickson, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at the home of his son surrounded by his family. He was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1950 and a Korean Conflict Veteran serving in the US Army. He was retired from North American-Rockwell International with over 40 years of service.

Jun 29, 2018

Larry Richards, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Logan, Ohio went to be with his Lord in heaven on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He fought a long battle with advanced prostate cancer for the last three years. It finally got the best of him.

Larry was born in Logan, Ohio on...

Jun 29, 2018

Betsy Kilbarger, age 71 of Sugar Grove, died June 29, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on Feb. 10, 1947. She was a previous Anchor Hocking employee and Bartender. She was a member of the Lancaster AMVETS post # 1985 Ladies Aux., American Legion post # 011 Ladies Aux, and the Moose post #...

Jun 28, 2018

Rita M. McNash 77 of Millersport, Ohio took her final journey home at 1:45pm on Thursday, June 28,2018surrounded by her family at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, Ohio.

She was a retired settlement officer for Franklin County Ohio Auditor’s Office with 28 years of service.

Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Fred...

Jun 28, 2018

Andrea J. Waldie, 50, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Andrea is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Smith; son, Steven Waldie; grandchildren, Ryder Smith and Rylan Smith; sisters, Christy Drake and Debbie Miller; and brother, Tony Smith. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Clara Smith;...

Jun 23, 2018

Nolene K. Kelley, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1932, in Rockbridge, Ohio. Nolene was a 1954 graduate of Ohio University and she retired from Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of Rockbridge United Methodist Church and attended Emanuel Lutheran Church. Nolene was a member of...

Jun 22, 2018

Georgia Ann (Estep) Huffer, 83, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. She was born February 21, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William and Verna Estep. Georgia was a 1953 graduate of Allensville High School. She enjoyed her work as a minister for many years. Georgia is survived by her husband, Paul E. Huffer; children, Ronald (Darlene) Huffer...

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy Ellen (Love) Wood, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll. Dorothy loved life, enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, loved being a wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother but most of all loved God with all her heart, soul and mind. She will be...

Jun 21, 2018

Christine S. Tatman, 71, of Fairfield Beach, Thornville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. Christine is survived by her children, Tamara Tatman and Eric (Kristin) Tatman; and granddaughter, Megan Tatman. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Lee Tatman. Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will...

Jun 19, 2018

Walter Ray Temple, 86, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born June 20, 1931, in Columbus to the late Charles and Mamie Temple. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post #11 in Lancaster. He also enjoyed gardening. Walter is...

Jun 16, 2018

Joseph “Jack” Mathias, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John and Mary C. Landerfelt Mathias.

Joseph was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was an insurance salesman for Western-Southern Life Insurance...

Jun 15, 2018

Dorothy I. Kistler, age 95 of Lancaster died June 15, 2018. She was born to the late John and Anna Huffer Wolfe in Pickaway County. Dorothy was a wonderful woman who will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Gerald Kistler, Jr.; daughter, Connie (Fred) Loy;...

Jun 9, 2018

Marlene V. Simmons, 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on February 21, 1939 to the late Hugh and Thelma Tobin Karshner. She retired from Scotts Miracle Grow.

Marlene is survived by her brothers, Lonnie Karshner of Rockbridge, Ohio and Dave (Debbie) Karshner...

Jun 9, 2018

Susie passed away peacefully at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus on June 9, 2018. Susie had endured a long and difficult illness with grace and courage. Susan Elizabeth Victoria was born to the late Robert M and Viola K Baus on June 1, 1957 at Lancaster Hospital and was known to all as "Susie" throughout her lifetime She was...

Jun 9, 2018

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Manson E. Williams, Sr., 79, of Bay County, Florida, formerly of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 and is now at peace in Heaven with his wife, Margie. Manson served in the U.S. Army and he retired from Lancaster Glass. He is survived by his son, Manson E. (Norma) Williams, Jr.; grandchildren, Manson E. (Paige) Williams,...

Jun 8, 2018

Evelyn Rebecca (Johnson) Notestone, 92, of Lancaster, Ohio left this world to be with her maker on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was born on a farm in the Scenic Hocking Hills in South Bloomingville, Ohio on October 22, 1925, to the late Judson J. and Lucille (Hill) Johnson. She graduated from Benton Rural High School, South Bloomingville, Ohio...

Jun 8, 2018

Howard “Gene” Weaver, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio lost his well-fought battles with health problems on June 8, 2018. Gene was born in Lancaster on December 12, 1933. He was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High School. He worked for many years as a machinist and inspector for Essex International, and also for Rockwell International and 3M Manufacturing. Gene is survived...

Jun 7, 2018

Betty Estep of Lancaster passed away June 7, 2018, surrounded by loving family at Cindy’s Adult Care Center in Sugar Grove, Ohio. Betty, the daughter of Henry C. and Mabel M. Kennedy was born April 15, 1933 in, Pleasantville, Ohio

Betty enjoyed traveling to Amish Country and sharing family vacations in Gatlinburg, TN. She always thought food...