Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 14, 2017

Georgann “Todie” Keeton 63 of Bremen, Ohio passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 as the result of an auto accident.

She was retired from Lancaster Glass Corporation and later worked for Wendy’s on Memorial Drive.

Georgann is survived by her daughters, Angela Scholl, Tiffany (Joe) Lines and Jaime Dilldine all of Lancaster, Ohio 12 grandchildren,...

Aug 13, 2017

Mary Lou Orr 85 of Carroll, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and loving husband, Charles “Chuck” Orr on Sunday, August 13, 2017 after an extended stay at Arbors at Carroll. She was born on April 23, 1932 to the late Clyde R. and Maxine (Holzworth) Jones, Sr.

She was vice president...

Aug 13, 2017

Roland L. Raver, 59, of Carroll, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. Roland was born on April 12, 1958 to the late Francis and Nola Raver in Lancaster, Ohio.

Roland loved his family and to garden. He was also a master technician, but above all, was an amazing dad.

Roland...

Aug 8, 2017

Thomas J. Slagle, Sr., 72, of Baltimore, died at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas worked for many years in sales and he retired from The Original Mattress Factory. He loved music and was an avid collector of 45 records. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Cindi (Andy) Shay, Tom (Tona)...

Aug 8, 2017

Betty L. Hiles, age 74 of Lancaster, died peacefully August 8th, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 10th, 1943 to the late Charles and Evelyn Fishbaugh Cox. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She retired from Anchor Hocking Glass. Betty was a hard worker who enjoyed travel, working in her garden, and enjoyed nature....

Aug 6, 2017

Dale L. Strohm, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 6, 2017, after a short illness and surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born July 24, 1938 in Lancaster to the late, Garland A. and Georgia C. Strohm. Dale served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of First United...

Aug 6, 2017

Richard “Dick” L. Needs 79 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

He was a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service with 22 years of service. He was member of the Redmen, loved to garden, football, sports and just being outside. He was always there when you...

Aug 4, 2017

James Thomas Earl "Tommy" Wolfe, 37, of Mount Perry, passed away on Friday, August, 4, 2017. Tommy is survived by his parents, Tom and Debbie Wolfe; brother, Terry (Diane) Wolfe; sister, Erica Wolfe; grandmother, Margaret (Jerry) Conkle; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; good friend, Ron Wise; and he will be missed by his dog, Lola. He was preceded...

Aug 3, 2017

Janice C. Schneider, 76, of Sugar Grove, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Pickering House. Janice was born on March 9, 1941 in Sugar Grove to the late Paul and Vivian Deeds.

Janice was a person of great faith and enjoyed her active, lifelong membership at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Janice and her...

Aug 3, 2017

George Douglas Lash, age 58, of McArthur went to be with the Lord on August 3rd, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born on January 30th, 1959 to the late George and Essie Perry Lash. Doug worked as a Rural U.S. Mail Carrier for 30+ years and was also a Volunteer Firefighter in Vinton County. He enjoyed being...

Aug 2, 2017

Leila (Knecht) Hollett, April 29, 1949 - August 02, 2017, 68 years young. I'm sorry for leaving so suddenly. I now reside in heaven with the Creator and my loved one's before me. My mother, Bessie (Ferguson) Knecht; father, James Knecht; sister, Nancy Knecht; brother, James Knecht Jr. I graduated from LHS in 67, excelled in math and art. Attended...

Aug 1, 2017

Jane Ann (Boch) Snoke 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1957 and a member of AARP.

Jane is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Snoke; son, John (Kim) Snoke of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Carla Snoke of Lancaster,...

Jul 31, 2017

Cody Michael Hines left this world on July 31, 2017, just weeks after his 29th birthday. He was embraced with open arms by his creator and the many loved ones who had gone before him. The following day, he became a savior to others through organ donation and a superhero to his family and friends.

The moment...

Jul 28, 2017

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Janet L. (Ward) Gordon 80 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired certified nursing assistant for Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and cooking.

Janet is survived by her children, Bruce (Michelle) Gordon of Georgia, Steve Gordon of...

Jul 24, 2017

Michael Richard Shannon passed away July 24, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1947 to Betty and Joe Shannon in Lancaster Ohio. He spent 30 wonderful years married to our mother Denise Hampson Shannon who passed away in 2007. Love found it’s way back to our dad again through his dear friend Jeannie Heath, for...

Jul 23, 2017

Esther L. Boyer, 94, of Millersport, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at McCafferty Adult Care. Esther was a member of the Millersport Covenant Church. She was the Valedictorian of the class of 1942 at Millersport High School. She worked for a short time at Newark A.F.B. Esther then devoted her life to being a wonderful and loving...

Jul 23, 2017

Jack Lewis Knox 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Circleville, Ohio. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Marine Corp. and a general contractor. He loved motorcycles, fishing, playing poker and his grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his fiancé, Jen Unger of Circleville, Ohio; sons, Jeff (Carisa) Knox...

Jul 19, 2017

Earl Hudnall, age 89 of Lancaster, died July 19th, 2017 at Homestead Center. He was born to the late, Ray and Reathie Walton Hudnall, on May 22, 1928 in Lancaster. Earl served his country in the Air Force and retired as a master tool and die maker for AT&T and Lucent Technologies. He was a past member of the...

Jul 17, 2017

Edward L. Campbell, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on July 17, 2017. He was born in Lancaster on January 28, 1938 to Lloyd “Slim” and Martha Campbell.

Edward lived an amazing life in service to his community and others which includes 50 years’ service in the American Red Cross, over 50 years at the...

Jul 16, 2017

Bonnie J. Ball, 82, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Bonnie retired from Western Electric and she was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Willis F. Ball; children, Cheri LeMay, Debra (Don) Jeffers, Anita Hager, and Randall Ball; siblings, Ralph (Jackie) Boone and Shirley Worley; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1...