Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 1, 2017

Joseph R. Swindells, 41, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Joseph is survived by his wife, Toni Swindells; sons, Eathan Swindells and Samuel Swindells; mother, Marilyn (Jack) Hanes; siblings, Jeremy (Amy) Swindells, Julia (Michael) Schriner, Denise Cloutier, Tom Swindells, Jack Hanes III, Jasmine Hanes, Jennifer Hanes, and Crystal Hanes; grandmothers, Thelma Naylor and Myrtle Hanes; and many...

Feb 28, 2017

Joseph Edward Huber, age 39 died February 28th, 2017. He was born on June 10th, 1977 to Gary and Jane Fuchs Huber in Columbus. Joe installed Terrazzo for 15 plus years, and enjoyed the outdoors. Camping was his hobby, yet fishing he mastered. He loved his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Skye...

Feb 28, 2017

Mary Jo (Fisher) Alexander 90 of Millersport, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Mary Jo was best known for her compassion, sense of humor and tenacious work ethic when it came to her church, her family and the family owned marine business, Alexander’s Landing on Buckeye Lake in Millersport, Ohio.

Feb 28, 2017

Wanda M. Ayers 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her daughter’s residence.

She was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church since 1938, attended in later years, Fairfield Community Church and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1944. She was a former member of Heart Warmers of Sixth...

Feb 27, 2017

Stephen A. Grove 64 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a US Navy veteran and an electrician for many years. He was a member of the F.O.E. Aries 2120.

Stephen is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Bush Grove; daughter, Lori King of Lancaster,...

Feb 27, 2017

Korben Edward Mowery

December 16, 2016 - February 27, 2017

Korben Edward Mowery, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, at his home on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born December 16, 2016, in Newark, Ohio.

Korben is survived by his loving family; parents, Stephanie Marie Degenhart and John Edward Mowery and his sisters,...

Feb 27, 2017

Richard R. Babcock, Sr., 91, of Lancaster, died on Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Pickering House. He was retired from Life of Virginia, a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, a life member of the American Legion, a Kiwanian, and an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Richard is survived by his wife, Rebecca Babcock;...

Feb 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Moore age 93, of Lancaster, went to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully at Lan-Fair Center on February 26, 2017. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend to many. Mary was born on May 7, 1923 in Logan, West Virginia to the late George and Ona Jeffrey.

Mary loved to travel, quilt, paint,...

Feb 25, 2017

Betty J. Grimm 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, American Post 11 Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 1949 graduate of Lancaster High School, and an avid sail boater.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved...

Feb 25, 2017

John L. Hempker, age 62, of Baltimore, died at his residence on February 25th, 2017. He was born to the late Robert and Eva LeMaster Hempker on July 2, 1954 in Circleville, OH. He worked at Heilind Electronics and enjoyed golf. He appreciated all music, playing the keyboard, organ, and piano and enjoyed spending time with his family. John will...

Feb 24, 2017

Wesley Marshall (Wes) Disney, 61, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away suddenly on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois.

Wes grew up in Ashland, Kentucky and graduated from Raceland High School in 1973, then attended Ashland Community College. He later became a journeyman electrician and remained a life-long...

Feb 21, 2017

George N. Ellis 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He retired from the City of Lancaster Utilities Department with over 20 years of service. He was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, loved his family and liked all type of cars.

George is survived by...

Feb 20, 2017

Theodore Raymond Shaeffer (Ted), 81 of Lancaster passed away Monday February 20, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. Born to the late Harvey Howard and Gladys Mae Calton Shaeffer on October 2, 1935, Ted attended and graduated from Amanda High School, served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and went on to get a Technical degree in Criminal Science...

Feb 20, 2017

Christina Eads, 39, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Pickering House. Christina was a loving and caring wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, William Eads and daughter, Brittany Eads. Christina is also survived by her mother, Mary (Tim) Green; father, Dave (Susie) Jones; sisters, Tonya, Laura, and Debra; brother, David; and many...

Feb 19, 2017

Mitchell A. Hooker 60 of Lancaster, OH died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He liked to sit on a bench downtown in Lancaster and talk to people and he enjoyed Ohio State sports.

He is survived by his father, Earl Hooker of Logan, OH; brother, Richard A. (Candy) Hooker, Sr. of CA and a...

Feb 18, 2017

Shirley J. DeLong, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Arbors at Carroll where she had been a resident since January 2015. Before her stroke in 2013, she was active in her church and in nursing home visitation. She was always a hard worker and in her latter working years, a loving caregiver to the residents...

Feb 18, 2017

Helen I. Deeds 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Stimmel Elderly Care Boarding Home, Lancaster, Ohio.

She was born on March 29, 1926 to the late George E. and Pauline Ream Ruff in Fairfield County. She was a retired bookkeeper for Deeds Brothers Dairy and Garvin Dairy with 25 years of service.

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Feb 18, 2017

James E. Cashon 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. Arrangements were handled by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Lancaster, Ohio.

Feb 16, 2017

Tammy Lyn McDaniel Nester 46 of Groveport, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. passed away suddenly from a brief illness at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Tammy is survived by her two wonderful children, Kyle A. Nester and Madison A. Nester, who she loved dearly; mother, Sandra L. McDaniel...

Feb 16, 2017

Elizabeth H. Smith 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away February 16, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in 1931 in East Aurora, NY. She graduated from OSU School of Horticulture where she met her husband Richard. Together, they ran Richard D. Smith Garden Store for many years. Later she owned Elizabeth’s Collectables & Greenhouse.