Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 8, 2017

Eileen L. “Blondie” Hochradel of Baltimore, Ohio, was born Dec. 29, 1923 at Lancaster, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on June 8, 2017 in Spring, TX, where she has been living for the last 4 years. She lived in Baltimore, OH, where she graduated from Liberty Union High School in the class of 1941. During her school years she...

Jun 5, 2017

Jonathan Wesley Bowers, age 49, left us on Monday, June 5, due to a heart attack. From his birth in September 14, 1967 to his death on Monday he has touched and inspired many lives through his business, family, and the values he held. He was born in Columbus at Grant Medical Center to Dale and Rasma Bowers and was...

May 28, 2017

Paul “Al” Killeen, Sr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Al was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Al is survived by his children, Jacquelyn Moxley of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Patricia A. (Isaac)...

May 26, 2017

Edward Allen Stai, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday May 26, 2017. Ed was born on April 14, 1951 to Richard and Jeanne Stai in Columbus, Oh. Edward graduated from Bishop Fenwick in 1969, and would go on to work for Fairfield Homes as a Superintendent for many years. Ed loved deer hunting, fishing, and was a K.C....

May 25, 2017

Edward Allen Heston, June 5, 1934 to May 25, 2017. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. Ps 116:15 (McArthur Study Bible) Edward was a blessed man, he was married to his soulmate of 65yrs, Orma Jean Lape, together they raised 3 children. He was an auto mechanic with his brothers most of...

May 25, 2017

Kenneth “Kenny” W. Karsten 79 of Thurston, Ohio died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Pickering House. Arrangements were handled by the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Baltimore, Ohio.

May 24, 2017

Heber H. Moberly, Jr., age 88, affectionately known by many as “Mo”, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his home, following a brief illness. Heber was born to Heber Moberly, Sr. And Florence (Joseph) Moberly on August 20, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Columbus South High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army. He retired...

May 23, 2017

Patrick “Pat” Black, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Pat never knew a stranger. He loved to play golf and got his first hole-in-one only a short time ago at Valley View. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. Pat is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol...

May 23, 2017

Jeffrey Dean Thompson, age 64, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at his home on May 23rd, 2017.

Jeffrey loved to spend time and play with his grandchildren, fishing, and Diet Pepsi.

He will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Celestine Thompson; his daughter, Hope Brendez Thompson; and grandchildren, Kendrick...

May 20, 2017

Kenneth M. Barnes, 87, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ohio, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 under the care of Pickering House and surrounded by his wife and children.

The son of John Warren Barnes and Rosannah Corfee (Medley) Barnes, he was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on March 6th, 1930. He was the youngest of six children: John...

May 19, 2017

Patricia A. Beam 80 of Westerville, Ohio died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Country View Sunbury, Sunbury, Ohio.

She was a retired administrative assistant for the Lancaster Board of Education. She was a lifelong supporter of the Lancaster Festival, Lancaster Choral, Fairfield Heritage Association and the Maywood Mission. She also enjoyed celebrating the last 25...

May 19, 2017

Dottie L. Edwards, age 86 of Lancaster, died May 19th, 2017 at Main Street Terrace. She was born to the late Ivan and Mildred Meyers Curren in Loudonville, OH on Dec. 15th, 1930. She was a Loudonville '48 graduate where she was the head majorette. Dottie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a Founder and manager...

May 19, 2017

Robert E. Vanvelzor, age 82 of Thurston, died on May 19th, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 28th, 1935 in Somerset to the late Carsey and Ellen Fletcher Vanvelzor. He served his country in the US Army and retired from the Baltimore Paper Mill. He loved wood working creating an amazing kitchen for his wife and enjoyed...

May 19, 2017

Dona Rae Stalder 84 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born on November 29, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George and Florence Simmons Tedrick. She was a retired registered nurse for the Lancaster Hospital with 40 years of service.

Dona Rae was a member...

May 18, 2017

Helen Virginia Johnson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 21, 1930, and married for 48 years. Virginia retired from Clifton Auto Parts, Circleville. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughters: Quadrea (Kevin) Slavens, Muncie, Indiana; and...

May 18, 2017

Richard R. Shull 93 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on September 21, 1923 to the Late Elmer and Esther Shull in Sugar Grove. Richard was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1943.

He was...

May 18, 2017

Michael J. Rieser, age 70, of Baltimore, OH, died suddenly at his residence on May 18th, 2017. He was born to the late Carl and Verna Bowen Rieser, on August 5th, 1946 in Columbus, OH. Michael served in the US NAVY during Vietnam. He was a self employed painter who enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid...

May 17, 2017

Helen M. Conrad 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1927 to the late John and Bertha Reid. She was a student of Cedar Heights and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1946.

She had 13 siblings and married Howard L....

May 17, 2017

James Albert Davis 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sharon (Mattox) Davis, sons Ted and Jason (Molly) and grandchildren Brave, Jonah, Ella and Hannah. He is also survived by relatives Pat Kent, Donna and Stan Purtee,...

May 15, 2017

Carol L. Harmon, 68, loving wife and mother, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Carol loved gardening and her pets. Carol is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gerald Harmon; daughters, Christina (Jason) Harmon and Becky (Jack) Berry; grandchildren, Abigail, Jacob, and Gavin; great grandchild, Samuel; brother, Marvin (Jeri) Farnsworth; and sister, Patricia Farnsworth. Carol was preceded in...