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James C. Clevenger

James C. Clevenger

Jul 21, 2024

James C. Clevenger 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born on June 17, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Cecil and Velma Clevenger.

He was a lifelong mechanic. James took care of his mother who was 103 years of age when she passed away. She was his...

Michael "Mick" A. Campbell

Michael "Mick" A. Campbell

Jul 19, 2024

Michael “Mick” A. Campbell 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 11, 1951 to the late Newell and Dorothy Campbell. 

He worked for Coke-A-Cola then worked and later retired from the US Postal service as a claims investigator. After retiring he then worked for Ricart...

Michael "Mike" Bader

Michael "Mike" Bader

Jul 17, 2024

Michael “Mike” Bader, 62, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 5, 1961, to the late Glenn and Donna (Hoffman) Bader. 

Mike was an Air Force Veteran and worked at Wasserstrom Company for 17 years as an installer of products. He loved gambling and doing scratch-off lottery...

Theodore "Ted" H. Poth

Theodore "Ted" H. Poth

Jul 17, 2024

Theodore "Ted" H. Poth, a beloved farmer known for his generous and jovial spirit, passed away on July 17, 2024 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family. He was born on June 29, 1946 in Pickerington, Ohio, where he remained his entire life. He was a 4-H advisor, obtained his honorary American and State FFA Degrees, and was deeply...

Judith (Wilson)Trout

Judith (Wilson)Trout

Jul 17, 2024

Judith A. Trout, 82 of Lancaster, formerly of the Crooksville community, passed on July 17, 2024. She was born on May 10,1942, in Crooksville, OH. She led a fulfilling life of love and laughter.

Judy was dedicated to her job as a secretary in the Crooksville School System for 21 years. Her commitment to her profession and her family are truly...

Myrtle I. Carpenter

Myrtle I. Carpenter

Jul 16, 2024

Myrtle I. (Neave) Carpenter, 97, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Pickering House . She was a nurse, babysitter and caregiver for her entire life. She loved Ohio State Football, bowling and putting jig saw puzzles together.

Myrtle had been a school nurse at Liberty Union High School. She babysat for many children throughout her...

Johanna Vandenoever

Johanna Vandenoever

Jul 14, 2024

Johanna Vandenoever, age 95, of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024.  She was born on May 8, 1929, in the Netherlands to father Kornellas Bolle and mother Stoffelina Hage and had 6 deceased siblings. 

She was a widow to her loving husband, Bert Vandenoever, he passed away in 1982. They both immigrated from Holland to Canada, lived there...

Richard John Grein Jr.

Richard John Grein Jr.

Jul 14, 2024

Richard John Grein Jr., of Lancaster, passed away on July 14, 2024. He was born to the late Richard and Florence Grein on September 13, 1944.

Richard graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1962. In 1965 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served until 1969. Richard worked for over 20 years as a mold maker at...

Rosetta Hoover

Rosetta Hoover

Jul 12, 2024

Rosetta Hoover, age 93, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, custodian, and bus driver at the Liberty Union Schools, has peacefully passed away at the Pickering House on July 12, 2024. She was known for her dedication to her work, enjoying the company of children and friends . Rosetta found joy in simple pleasures, particularly her love for strawberry milkshakes,...

Paul Douglass Britch

Paul Douglass Britch

Jul 9, 2024

Paul Douglass Britch, age 51, of Lancaster, Ohio, was born on December 1, 1972, and passed away on July 9, 2024 at The Pickering House. He was the son of Sharon Britch. Paul is survived by his sister, Jennifer (Eric) Wilson, his nieces and nephews: Miranda Wilson, Branden (Christina) Wilson, Chris Benson, Aaron Benson, and Hannah Benson. His aunts are...

Herbert E. Friesner, Jr.

Herbert E. Friesner, Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Herbert E. Friesner, Jr. 77 of Amanda, Ohio passed away on July 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Herbert and Orvelean Friesner, Sr.

He served his country during Vietnam as a US Marine Corps veteran. Herbert retired from the Lancaster Fire Department with 3o years...

Rosemary Hajost

Rosemary Hajost

Jul 6, 2024

Rosemary Hajost, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully to the Lord Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 92 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was surrounded by members of her loving family. 

Rosemary graduated from Denison University with a degree in theatre. And later received her Masters of Education. For many years, however, raising six children, teaching, and working in the family...

Christopher E. Kerns

Christopher E. Kerns

Jul 4, 2024

Christopher E. Kerns 44 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 25, 1979 to the late Doid W. and Susan L. Kerns. 

He was a technician for Spectrum. In his later life , he participated in running half mile marathons, a disc jockey and loved all types of music.

Christopher is...

Mable I. Snoke

Mable I. Snoke

Jul 4, 2024

Mable I. Snoke, 86, died July 4, 2024 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, Ohio. 

She is survived by her children Daniel Snoke, Ronald (Deborah) Snoke, and Karen (Robert) Rinehart; grandchildren Shane Snoke and Britt West; great grandchildren Brycen and Brayden West; and sister Faye Berdine.

Mable is preceded in death by her parents Ellsworth and Jessie (Calvert) Spaun; grandsons Schad and...

Lois "Eileen" Miller

Lois "Eileen" Miller

Jul 3, 2024

Lois “Eileen” Miller, 95, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born June 23, 1929 to the late Howard and Mary Amspaugh. Eileen was one of ten children. 

She was married to Verne Eugene Miller for 67 years, and they were long-time residents of Baltimore, Ohio. Verne and Eileen were both members...

Thomas "Tom" G. Reed

Thomas "Tom" G. Reed

Jul 3, 2024

Lancaster - Thomas “Tom” G. Reed,85, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by family.

He was born in California August 19, 1938 to the late Frank S. and Garnet (Cruit) Reed.

Tom was a US Navy veteran. He worked at Boeing Aircraft for 42 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Amvets,...

Naomi I. Morehart

Naomi I. Morehart

Jul 3, 2024

Naomi I. Morehart (née Witherspoon), aged 88, passed away on July 3, 2024, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio after a brief illness. 

 Born on August 27, 1935, in Baltimore, Ohio to Anna L. (Stoughton) Witherspoon and Ellsworth J. Witherspoon. Naomi graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1953 and was the salutatorian of her class. After a long career...

Phyllis Jeanne (Darling) Kohli

Phyllis Jeanne (Darling) Kohli

Jul 2, 2024

Phyllis Jeanne (Darling) Kohli, age 78, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away after a sudden illness on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, in Columbus. Phyllis was born on December 5, 1945 to Earl and Virginia Darling of Kettering. She was a 1967 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. On September 28, 1968, Phyllis was married...

A. Louise Goodman Floyd

A. Louise Goodman Floyd

Jul 2, 2024

Alice “Louise” Floyd, 99, of Newark, Ohio, passed away at Tuscany Gardens on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born to the late Edward and Mary Ellen (Seymour) Callahan on December 9, 1924. She was just 5 months shy of turning 100. 

Louise enjoyed reading books and dancing to all kinds of music. She was known to be an excellent cook,...

Donna L. Huston

Donna L. Huston

Jul 2, 2024

Donna L. Huston 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 12, 1928 in Haydenville, Ohio to the late Everett and Mable Spencer.

She was a retired telephone operator for Ohio Bell with 39 years of service. Donna was a Johovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed spending time...

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