Local Ohio Obituaries

Cathy Goforth

Oct 22, 2017

Cathy L. (Linch) Goforth 52 of Hide-A-Away Hills also known as the Goforthinator, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family after a yearlong battle with cancer. A warrior in every sense, her strength and courage will carry me through until we are together again.

She was born in...

Rick Lavinsky

Oct 22, 2017

Rick Allan Lavinsky passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his home in Hide A Way Hills. Rick was born to Irving and Ruth Lavinsky in New Rochelle, New York on October 9, 1944.

Rick had a passionate love for his family and of his country. He had developed a deep faith in Christ which...

Gary "Yogi" Mathias

Oct 20, 2017

Gary “Yogi” Mathias 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Pickering House.

He was born to the late Richard and Mildred Mathias on September 2, 1946 and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1965.

Yogi was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy as a...

Larry Henderson

Oct 19, 2017

Larry Howard Henderson, age 80 of Lancaster, died October 19th, 2017 at the Arbors at Carroll Nursing Facility. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Direct Cremation Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Dorothy Westcamp

Oct 17, 2017

Dorothy M. Westcamp 100 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Pickering House.

She was born on June 20, 1917 to the late Orlie and Millie Sculley Fisher in Pickerington, Ohio. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Olivedale Senior Citizens Center.

Dorothy is survived by...

Becky Romine

Oct 16, 2017

Becky Romine 47 of Newark, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, October 16, 2017 at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. She had been employed as a care giver and a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1988.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Romine and Ashley Romine both of Newark, Ohio and Amber...

Joyce Buckler

Oct 16, 2017

Joyce Elise Buckler, age 91, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on October 16th, 2017 at McNaughten Pointe in Reynoldsburg, Ohio . She was born on August 18th 1926 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late, John Henry and Ida Sydney Roden Antis. She worked at Drew Shoe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Andrew Buckler in 2005;...

Keith Kistler

Oct 15, 2017

Keith J. “Mr. Buckeye” Kistler 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center. Arrangements will be announced later by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster, OH.

Facts Born: May 27, 1943 Death: October 15, 2017

Keith "Buckeye Keith" Kistler

Oct 15, 2017

Keith Judson Kistler "Buckeye Keith”, age 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation center. Keith was born May 27, 1943 in Lancaster to Judson Carnes Kistler and Jane Leitnaker Kistler. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1961 where he...

Thomas Kuhn

Oct 11, 2017

Thomas E Kuhn, 85, passed away into the arms of his savior on October 11, 2017 at The James Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Lancaster on August 18, 1932 to William and Hazel Kuhn. He was a mouldmaker by trade and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an honorable man, a loving husband,...

Stephanie "Susie" Westerman

Oct 11, 2017

Stephanie “Susie” Westerman, 65, of Sugar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center. Susie was a graduate of Berne Union High School, class of 1970. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove. Susie is survived by her brother, Steve (Vicki) Westerman of Sugar Grove; sister, Vicki (Bob) Roley of...

Florence Bylsma

Oct 9, 2017

Florence A. “Skip” Bylsma 91 of Thornville, Ohio died Monday, October 9, 2017 at Country Lane Gardens.

Arrangements are being handled by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster, OH.

Edward Kaluzne, Sr

Oct 9, 2017

Edward V. Kaluzne, Sr., 94, Carroll, Ohio passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Carroll Place Assisted Living.

He was a former resident of Akron, Ohio and Sharon, Pennsylvania. He was born on July 15, 1923 to Joseph and Mary Lepeta Kaluzne of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Edward graduated May, 1943 from Hickory Township High School, Mercer...

Donald Kiger

Oct 9, 2017

Donald Lee Kiger, 77, of Sugar Grove, passed away on October 9, 2017. He was born in Lancaster on November 25, 1939 to the late Paul and Julia Kiger.

Donald was a true entrepreneur starting several businesses in his lifetime. He was also an active motorcycle enthusiast, worldwide traveler, professional motorcycle racer, life member of the American...

Alex Minnard

Oct 9, 2017

Alex Minnard, age 27, passed away on October 8, 2017. He leaves behind his father and mother, Lloyd and Tricia Minnard, Jr; Sister and brother-in-law, Larissa and Chris Sanker; brother, Chandler Minnard; grandparents, Donna Jarrett, Bonnie and Lloyd Minnard, Sr.

Alex was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School where he held several wrestling accolades. He loved...

Stephan Reedy

Oct 6, 2017

Stephan Douglas Reedy 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, hunting, fishing, the outdoors and just being a handyman.

Stephan is survived by his daughter, Kara (Ray) Darrell of Vero Beach, Florida; son, Derrick (Jennifer) Reedy of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren;...

Anna Fritts

Oct 6, 2017

Anna Marie (Farrow) Fritts ended her battle with Leukemia and entered eternal peace on Friday October 6, 2017. Mother to son, William (Bill) Farrow Jr. and daughter, Anna Jane Froman. Mother-in-law to Mindy Farrow and Dennis Froman. Grandmother to Abby King, and her husband Skye, and Luke Farrow, and his wife Candice. She was a proud Great-Grandmother to Layla,...

Margaret Lucas

Oct 3, 2017

Margaret D. Lucas, age 69 of Lancaster, died October 3rd, 2017, at the Pickering House. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 24th, 1948 to the late, Joseph and Frances Mena. She retired from the Massapequa School District where she worked for many years. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her friends, playing Mah Jong, going to the Jersey...

Reed Weaver

Oct 3, 2017

Reed A. Weaver, 55, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Reed was a 1980 graduate of Marion-Franklin High School. He loved his family and grand-kids. He also loved NASCAR, baseball, and the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed coaching with the Midwest Marlins baseball team for many years. Reed is survived by his wife, Annie...

Walter Stambaugh

Oct 2, 2017

Walter Uvis Stambaugh passed away on October 2, 2017 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Walter was born on October 19, 1942 to the late Paul and Arnie Stambaugh in Pickerington, Oh.

Walter is survived by his sisters, Avis M. (Gary) Smith, and Mavis (Robert) Doolittle; nephews, Todd Stambaugh, Edward Stambaugh, and Scott Smith; child by...