Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 18, 2017

Charles (Charlie) Turney Foster, son of the late Mark and Louella Foster, was called to help manage God’s forest on December 18, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Foster (d. 2017), his story continues on through their children, Wendy Hart (Kevin), Vicky Eggleston (Bryan) and Brian Foster; brother...

Dec 16, 2017

Jeffrey Lee Darfus, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working with his hands and always liked to stay busy. He was the owner of Jeff Darfus Irrigation. Jeffrey is survived by his children, Heather (John) Hamric, Joel Darfus, Derek...

Dec 15, 2017

Edward P. Poling 93 of Lancaster, Ohio, died Friday, December 15, 2017 at Carriage Court Assisted Living. He was born on April 2, 1924 in Rockbridge, Ohio to the late George E. and Fae Snoke Poling.

Edward was a World War II US Army veteran and the longtime owner of Dupler Lumber Co. in Lancaster.

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Dec 12, 2017

Ryan Nathaniel Dickson

June 17, 2007 - December 12, 2017

Ryan Nathaniel Dickson, 10, of Lancaster passed away at his residence on December 12, 2017. He was born on June 17, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ryan was a happy, happy boy who enjoyed his stuffed animals, watching his favorite movies, and playing with...

Dec 11, 2017

Leslie J. Christ 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a home health aide and loved to collect bells of all kinds.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Paul Christ; son, James Christ; daughters, Thelma Thompson and Lynn McNeil; eight grandchildren, Emma, Sarah, Lexi, Blayne,...

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

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 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 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...