Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 4, 2018

Robert E. Willis, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. Robert was born in Lancaster, Ohio on March 23, 1951, to the late Leroy and Emma Leah (Frederick) Willis. Robert is survived by his son, Mark Willis; and grandsons, Andrew Willis and Alex Willis. Funeral service for Robert will be held at 1:00...

Jan 4, 2018

Thomas J. Camp 51 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on June 29, 1966 to the late James T. and Sandra D. Camp in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of Terry Webb VFW Post.

Thomas is survived by...

Jan 1, 2018

Kathryn “Kay” Pack, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on January 1, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Oh to the late George and Bertha Walters.

Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Pack Jr.; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Jody) Pack of Louisville, Ky, and John Pack of...

Dec 31, 2017

Mark P. Anderson, 68 of Thornville, died December 31, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on June 9th, 1949 and worked as a Lab Technician for the City of Lancaster Water Department. Mark had several hobbies, including, cars, trains, computers, knife making, and owning the latest gadget. Most of all, Mark loved his family and will be greatly...

Dec 31, 2017

James L. Massey 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and Mildred Massey.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy as a submariner. James was an engineer working for...

Dec 31, 2017

Norma J. Conrad, age 83 of Somerset, OH died December 31st, 2017 at Lanfair Nursing Home. She was born to the late, Elias and Daisy Wadsworth Byrd on January 2nd, 1934. She was a 1951 Harrisville High School graduate; a member of St Lukes United Methodist Church; an assistant librarian in Harrisville, and a member of the D.A.R. Norma...

Dec 30, 2017

Heath “Candy Bar” Ryan Kelley, age 35 of Lancaster, died December 30th, 2017 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and attended Fairfield Industries. Heath was a ray of sunshine in his family’s life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Heath is...

Dec 28, 2017

Charles “Chuck” E. Bailey 54 of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a contractor who loved to build homes, woodworking and using hands. He attended Grace Bible Church in canal Winchester, Ohio.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 34 years, Amy; son, Matthew (Elizabeth) Bailey...

Dec 28, 2017

NOTE: DUE TO BAD WEATHER IN ATLANTA, GA THE SERVICES AND CALLING HOUR HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018. THE CALLING WILL BE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE AT 2PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME ON SATURDAY.

Alice Elizabeth Tobias Herndon, 100 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and formerly of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, December...

Dec 26, 2017

Bernice Florence Coleman, 87, left this world December 26, 2017, peacefully to her eternal rest. She was born on September 27, 1930 in Shoal Harbor, Newfoundland to Charles and Florence Mills. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas; sons, Thomas and Charles; and granddaughter, Ariel Pond. She is survived by her sons, Michael Coleman...

Dec 26, 2017

Lloyd R. Kilbarger 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1932 to the late Clarence and Ima Kilbarger.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was a self- employed in the timber business.

Lloyd was a...

Dec 25, 2017

Grace Boblitt 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Carriage Court Assisted Living.

She is survived by her sons, Vallen (Sharon) Boblitt of Chillicothe, Ohio, Jamie (Gina) Boblitt of Warwick, Ohio; step-children, Albert Boblitt of Xenia, Ohio and Connie (Don) Fain of Springfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather and Jordan Boblitt, Elliott and Jacob Boblitt...

Dec 24, 2017

Larry Edward Graf went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 24, 2017 after suffering a sudden heart attack. He was 66 years of age being born on April 23, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio.

Larry attended Ohio University-Lancaster and worked his way up from holding various machinist jobs to starting his own machine tool business in 1991...

Dec 23, 2017

Betty Ilene Hummel, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on December 23, 2017. She was born in Catawissa, PA to the late Harold and Clara Garrison. Growing up in Rohrsburg, PA, Betty soon moved to Orangeville, PA and lived there most of her life. She spent the last 4 years of her life in Baltimore, OH.

Betty loved...

Dec 23, 2017

Marian M. Keller, 100, of Baltimore, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1916, in Lucasville, Ohio. Marian graduated from Ohio University and taught in Lucasville, Ross County, and Liberty Union Schools. But most important, she was a Christian, farmer’s wife, and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 23, 2017

Stephen D. Cornell, age 69 of Buckeye Lake, died December 20, 2017 at Licking County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy Bierley Cornell in Columbus. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in both the US. Army and then reenlisted in the Navy. He worked as a social worker and...

Dec 23, 2017

Raymond Webster Snow, 42, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Raymond was an active supporter and volunteer of Veterans and Veterans groups. He enjoyed helping people. He loved riding motorcycles, cooking, and was an avid outdoorsman. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Heather Snow; parents, Rebecca and Ray Snow; animal children, Boss, Ladybug, and Fergie;...

Dec 21, 2017

Ellen Marie Hart 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a nurses’ aide for over 30 years. Ellen was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Rick L. Hart; daughters, Kathern Ann Wilson of Logan., Ohio and Denise (Doug) Wolford of...

Dec 19, 2017

Wanda L. Hall, 88, long time resident of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. Wanda lived an accomplished life. She was a member of the Parthenia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 124, Entre Nous, and in 1972, was proud to return to finish and receive her high school diploma from Liberty Union. In her younger...

Dec 18, 2017

Seth J. Eslich 21 of Millersport, Ohio passed away in Massachusetts on Monday, December 18, 2017.

He was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 2014 and a former member of the Iron Workers Local Union 172.

Seth is survived by his parents, Stephen and Nicole Eslich, III of Millersport, Ohio; brother, Christian Benedetti;...