Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

James Farrell III 69 of Canal Winchester, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio died Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Inn at Winchester Trail.

He served in the US Army Reserves and was an engineer for Rockwell International.

James was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, Fairfield Rotary Club and liked...

Nov 25, 2017

Connie Lynn (Taylor) Tyler, 52, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1965 in Sevierville, Tennessee, to the late Wesley and Ruth (Spaw) Taylor. She grew up in Groveport, Ohio, and graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1983. Connie was known by her...

Nov 24, 2017

Born in 1917 and considered part of The Greatest Generation, Mary was a leader in all aspects of her life. She was a pioneering woman in business, a devoted matriarch of her family and a caring advocate and volunteer in the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. Having grown up during the depression, her perseverance was first demonstrated when she...

Nov 24, 2017

Mona Sue Wise (Gary), age 84, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of West High School in 1948. Mona retired from the Columbus Public Health Department as a secretary. After retirement she returned to the Health Department part time to work as a registration specialist in the...

Nov 20, 2017

Charles F. Wilkins, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at his home. Charles was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Sugar Grove Road. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. Charles is survived by his wife, Marcine Wilkins; sons, Charles Wilkins, Jr., Anthony Wilkins, Texas Wilkins,...

Nov 17, 2017

Eugene Boso, age 88 of Blacklick, Ohio died November 17, 2017 at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Center. He was born to the late Clyde and Arline Shadford Boso in Columbus, on October 31, 1929.

He retired from Owens Illinois as a mechanic. Eugene will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by...

Nov 17, 2017

Frank Ray, age 70 of Pleasantville, died November 17, 2017 at OSU East. He was born on Aug 12, 1947 to the late, John and Velma Channel Ray in Springfield, OH. He served in the U.S. Army and he retired as a foreman at Ludowici Roof Tile. He was a member of Angler's Paradise and attended Fairfield Christian Church. Frank...

Nov 17, 2017

Pamela S. (Estep) Hewitt 59 of Lancaster, Ohio is now at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She left this world surrounded by her loving family at the Pickering House, in Lancaster, Ohio on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Pam was born August 6, 1958 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Ronald and Betty (Kennedy) Estep....

Nov 16, 2017

Thelma Clevinger, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Thelma is survived by her son, Roger Clevinger; daughter, Debbie (Ron) Miller; granddaughter, Stephanie (Matt) Escobar; step grandsons, Collin (Rachel) Miller and Chance Miller; great grandson, Lucas Escobar; step great grandchildren, Addy, Audrey, Chandler, and McKenna Miller; and several nephews and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2017

Charles “Chuck” R. Rutter, Jr., 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, with his family by his side at Lanfair Center. Chuck was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Lancaster. He was a Lancaster Police Officer for several years and then became a Power Plant Engineer, working at several plants before retiring. Chuck enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2017

Erma Jane Gobert, 102, of Millersport, passed away peacefully at Chapel Grove Inn, Heath, Oh. Erma was born July 10, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arlie and Margery Parrish-Spitler.

She graduated from Millersport High School and was the Valedictorian and last surviving member of the class of 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Harold...

Nov 14, 2017

Sandy Maholm, 71 in years, but decades younger in spirit, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of November 14, 2017. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, OH, she was born on April 14, 1946 to Harold “Dave” and Mildred “Mid” Markwood. Sandy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964 and Ohio University in 1990. It was while working at Anchor...

Nov 14, 2017

Dallas L. Taylor, age 72 of Cardington, passed away at his residence on November 14th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 3rd, 1945 to the late Franklin Squire and Loie Gay Underwood Taylor in Cheshire. Dallas owned his own heating and cooling business, but truly enjoyed farming. He was an amazing man who was always inventing...

Nov 9, 2017

Susan Kay (Dawson) Paskins Knowlton passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th, 2017. Susan was born on June 2nd, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Wheeling High School in 1963. She loved and enjoyed being with her family and was an avid reader. She spent a great deal of time outdoors and liked volunteering. All who came to...

Nov 8, 2017

Donna Jean (Ruff) Estep, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Donna Jean was a 1956 graduate of Linden-McKinley High School in Columbus. She worked as an operator for Ohio Bell and she also worked for Crown Zellerbach. She is survived by her children, Michael (Melissa) Smith, Christine Smith, and Timothy (Paula) Smith; grandchildren, Andrew (Rebecca) Smith,...

Nov 8, 2017

Corrine F. Draper, 85, of Carroll, OH, went to hold her babies in heaven, on November 8, 2017.

Born Mar 14, 1932, she dearly loved her home state of VT and her face lit up when talking about her youth there. Corrine embraced life, thrived on having her family around her, and selflessly cared for them. Corrine...

Nov 8, 2017

Heather Kirsten Beckley, 45, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Pickering House. Heather was born in Lancaster, Ohio on January 20, 1972 to the late Donald L. and Alice M. Beckley, Sr. Heather was a long time employee of Fed Ex as a package handler, as well as a supervisor for Amanda Bent Bolt. She was...

Nov 3, 2017

Carl “Steve” Green, 62 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Grandview High School Class of 1973. He was a retired master mechanic for AAA with 27 years of service.

Carl was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed his...

Oct 30, 2017

Carolyn R. Fausnaugh 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and graduated from St. Mary School.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Fausnaugh; children, Jodi (Stephen) Lynn Pollitt of Los Altos, CA, Kevin...

Oct 30, 2017

Walter Salmen, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. Walter is survived by his wife, Lenore Salmen; son, Mark Salmen; daughter, Karen (Tim) Ball; great grandchild, Daphnee; sisters-in-law, Doris and Rose; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at First Baptist Church, 1950 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Pastor...