Local Ohio Obituaries

Michael "Myke" Harre

Mar 5, 2018

Michael "Myke" A. Harre, age 68, was born on Nov. 30th, 1949 to the late, Wanda J. "W.J." Harre in Corning, OH. He retired as a factory worker; he was a fan of Jimmy Buffet, a Michigan Sports Fan, enjoyed Auto Racing, and was an O.U. Athens Graduate. Myke is sadly missed by his loving wife of 20 years,...

Frank Melick

Mar 3, 2018

Franklin B. Melick, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2018 at the Pickering House. Frank was born in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Ernest and Helen Melick on August 20, 1936.

Frank graduated from Heidelberg College and US Army Language School in Monterey California, as a Chinese Linguist. He also attended the Institute of Foreign...

Pauline Ava Perdiew

Mar 2, 2018

Pauline Ava Perdiew, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home in Pataskala, Ohio. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born in Paoli, Indiana on June 21, 1926. Pauline is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George Perdiew and her son, James Robert Perdiew. She...

Darlene Schmidt

Mar 1, 2018

Darlene F. Schmidt, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Hospice of Central Ohio. Darlene was born on October 9, 1940, in Lancaster, Ohio, to James and Rose Friend. She worked as a secretary at the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation - Research and Development Center and was a graduate of I.C.S. Interior Design. In addition, she...

William Woltz

Mar 1, 2018

William Thomas Woltz, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his siblings; his mother, Waveline; his father, George; and his wife, Linda Lucille Woltz. He is survived by his children, Mark (Kimberly) Woltz, Kelly Ann Hinkle, Steven A. (Lois) Davis, and Kirk A. (Laurie) Davis. He...

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"...