Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 11, 2017

Samuel Guansing Laus, 64, of Lancaster, Ohio joined the Lord Creator on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on May 16, 1953 in Manila, Philippines.

He retired from radio broadcasting and operations management in the Philippines. He was well known by his radio handle “Smarty Sam”.

He will always be remembered...

Dec 10, 2017

Russell B. Campbell, 88, of Lancaster passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Russell was a lifelong Fairfield County resident. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for Anchor Hocking - Plant 1, in the office, for over 40 years. He was a member of the Violet Grange for over 72 years and a member of...

Dec 10, 2017

Tom Simpson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Tom was a 32nd degree Mason, former member of the Triangle Lodge No. 748 F&AM in Columbus, current member of the Lancaster Masonic Lodge No. 57 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, he was...

Dec 10, 2017

What a difference one beautiful life makes!....And so is the legacy of our beloved Ann Carpenter who passed into eternal life on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the age of 79. Born March 10, 1938 to Rev. James B. and Beatrice M. (Hennemann) Shallow in Royal Oak, Michigan, Ann was the fourth of six children. Graduating in 1956 from Redford...

Dec 8, 2017

Dorothy R. (Copen) Duffman 87 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Dunbar, West Virginia went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 26, 1930 to the late Archie and Rosa M. Hughes Crowder.

She was a retired medical transcriptionist...

Dec 6, 2017

Don William Asbell, Jr., 37, passed away on December 6, 2017. He was born in Lancaster, Oh on June 19, 1980 to Gloria and Don William Asbell, Sr.

Growing up Don enjoyed playing on the high school football team. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Dec 4, 2017

Nancy L. McKittrick 77 of Tipp City, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare of Troy.

She was born on November 10, 1940 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Russell and Nora (Engle) Grosz.

Nancy was owner and operator of Avondale Market for 25 years and later...

Dec 4, 2017

Thomas L. Getz, age 88 of Lancaster, died December 4th, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born in Baltimore, OH on October 5th, 1929 to the late, William and Phoebe Getz. He worked for Gaylord Container as a die mounter for 32 years, then as a custodian at L.H.S. for 12 years, but he always enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2017

Jerry A. Bohlen, age 69 of Albany, formerly of Lancaster died December 3rd, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born to the late, Robert and Delores Verne Bohlen on November 8th, 1948 in Columbus, OH. Jerry was an auctioneer for 42 years and owned Bohlen’s Trucking Co. for 35 years. He was an avid race car driver in...

Dec 2, 2017

Pearlynne Spangler, age 95 of Lancaster died December 2nd, 2017 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Therman and Emalia Jane Sparks Johnson on July 6th, 1922. She was a homemaker who was also a past member of Gloryland Nazarene Church. She is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Susanne) Spangler and Thomas Spangler. Caring Cremation...

Dec 2, 2017

Rosalie Gail Holowell, age 65, of Newark, passed away at her residence on December 2nd, 2017. She was born to the late Charles and Virginia (Elmore) Fisher on Nov. 15, 1952. Proceeded in death by her late husband Robert L. Holowell. She was a Housewife, and loved being mother more than anything. She was a 1971 LHS Graduate, a Long...

Nov 30, 2017

Dessie B. “Granny” Walls, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1927, in Long Bottom, Ohio to the late Everett and Flossie Petty. Dessie was the matriarch and heart of her large family. She always had a smile and was loved and known as “Granny” by...

Nov 30, 2017

Ronald L. “Ron” Moody, 80, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born December 24, 1936, the son of late Clara Friesner. A graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1955, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service, Ron...

Nov 30, 2017

Kenneth E Davis, born November 14, 1933, Scottown, Ohio. Born to Amos and Esther (Pitts) Davis. Resided in Baltimore, Ohio for over 50 years. Kenneth went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 30, 2017.

Upon graduating from high school Kenneth entered the US Air Force. He was stationed in Japan at...

Nov 30, 2017

Brenda Lee Scott-Barton, age 67 of Logan, died November 30th, 2017 at her residence. She was born to the late, Henry Lee and Norma Jean Scott on Dec. 28th, 1949. Brenda drove buses for Forest Rose in Lancaster for 14 years. She was involved with the Guardian Angels C.B. Club. Brenda’s ornery personality and amazing sense of humor will...

Nov 27, 2017

James Farrell III 69 of Canal Winchester, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio died Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Inn at Winchester Trail.

He served in the US Army Reserves and was an engineer for Rockwell International.

James was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, Fairfield Rotary Club and liked...

Nov 25, 2017

Connie Lynn (Taylor) Tyler, 52, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1965 in Sevierville, Tennessee, to the late Wesley and Ruth (Spaw) Taylor. She grew up in Groveport, Ohio, and graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1983. Connie was known by her...

Nov 24, 2017

Born in 1917 and considered part of The Greatest Generation, Mary was a leader in all aspects of her life. She was a pioneering woman in business, a devoted matriarch of her family and a caring advocate and volunteer in the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. Having grown up during the depression, her perseverance was first demonstrated when she...

Nov 24, 2017

Mona Sue Wise (Gary), age 84, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of West High School in 1948. Mona retired from the Columbus Public Health Department as a secretary. After retirement she returned to the Health Department part time to work as a registration specialist in the...

Nov 20, 2017

Charles F. Wilkins, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at his home. Charles was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Sugar Grove Road. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. Charles is survived by his wife, Marcine Wilkins; sons, Charles Wilkins, Jr., Anthony Wilkins, Texas Wilkins,...