Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 16, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Pendleton of Lancaster, age 84, died peacefully, February 16, 2017, at Crestview Rehabilitation. Parents, Bedford Pendleton, a Veteran of WW I, and Lucy Pendleton of Jonesville, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Blosser) Pendleton; daughter, Jill L. Pendleton; son, Kevin S. (Carol) Pendleton; grandchildren, Sarah (Curtis) Witham, Levi (Nicole) Pendleton, Jacob Pendleton; also “bonus” grandchildren, Shannon...

Feb 15, 2017

George A. Kline, age 94, died February 15, 2018.

Born April 26, 1923 to parents Andrew W. Kline and Mabel Marvin, he lived most of his younger life in Greenwich, Ohio. Hard worker with his first job at the age of 12; adventurous teenager who went to the 1939 New York World’s Fair by train with his...

Feb 13, 2017

Leroy Meadows 81 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living, in Lancaster. Leroy was born November 28, 1935 outside Glenwood, West Virginia, the son of the late Tora and Minnie (Holley) Meadows. He attended and graduated from Amanda Schools. Leroy and his wife Judy lived and worked a life of caring for...

Feb 13, 2017

Heather S. Collins, 53, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center. She will be dearly missed. Heather attended Berne Union High School and graduated from Lancaster High School, class of 1981. She was also a graduate of Ohio University - Lancaster. Heather was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, floral arranging, and a variety of...

Feb 11, 2017

Charles N. Schorr, age 85, of Amanda, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2017. He was born May 26, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles Francis and Mary Frances (Sheets) Schorr; and husband to Joyce (McGee) Schorr for 52 years. Charles was a member of the National Guard, Company D and a 63 year member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters...

Feb 9, 2017

Donald V. Flowers, age 85, of Circleville, formerly of Lancaster, died at his residence on February 9th, 2017. He was born on December 24th, 1931 to the late Jasper and Bertha Woods Flowers in Columbus, OH. He served his country in the US. ARMY and was a well decorated Korean War Hero. He worked at Lancaster Meter Parts and...

Feb 5, 2017

Kathy Clum 70 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She was co-owner and business manager of Mike Clum Auction Gallery, Inc. and a member of Zion Reformed U.C.C. of Thornville, Ohio.

Kathy is survived by her husband, of 51 years, Mike Clum; daughter, Laura (Larry) Watson of...

Feb 5, 2017

Thomas “Tommy” Crist, Jr. 52 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his residence. He was a self-employed semi-truck driver for 30 years. He enjoyed billiards, telling stories, travel and his family.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Alanna; son, Keith (Ashley) Crist, Sr. of Lancaster, Ohio, Angel Piper of North Dakota,...

Feb 4, 2017

Ruth L. Hendershot, age 91 of Columbus, previously of Lancaster, died February 4th, 2017 at Mill Run Care Center. She was born on August 10, 1925 to the late, William and Alma Abersold Miller. She was a secretary who worked at AAA, Diamond Power, and retired from CompuServe. Ruth was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and loved spending time...

Feb 4, 2017

Dennis G. Clarke, age 67, of Lancaster, passed away February 4th, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Robert and Grace Clarke, on October 23rd, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Dennis owned and operated his own restoration and painting company in Lancaster, who specialized in restorative work on historic facilities. Dennis’s work was second to none. He...

Feb 3, 2017

Berkley Marion, age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio has now seen the face of God. He passed on into the destination of Heaven on Friday, the 3rd of February, 2017, at 11:00 PM. He died of cancer of the hips. Berkley was born October 29, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Virgie and Charles Marion. He was one of...

Jan 31, 2017

Betty L. Whitmore 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on May 7, 1934 to the late George and Mary Klinebriel. She a member of Gateway Nazarene Church of the Nazarene, attended Faith Memorial Church and was a cook for Crestview Manor Nursing...

Jan 31, 2017

Betty Dell (Nutter) Butler, 83, of Lancaster passed peacefully, with her loving family by her side, after a long battle with diabetes on, Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She retired from Ohio Bell and was a member of the Pioneers. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and her humor helped provide laughter to everyone. Betty is survived by her...

Jan 30, 2017

Pearl J. Trimmer, age 82 of Lancaster, died January 30, 2017. He was born on Nov. 20, 1934 to the late, Ernest and Theresa Dye Trimmer in Licking Co. Pearl was a truck driver who enjoyed fishing and loved his family.

Pearl is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley A. Trimmer; children, Leo,...

Jan 28, 2017

Nira D. Douglas, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was the daughter of Fred and Maude (Sorrell) Drinkwine of Northfield, Vermont. She proudly served her county in the "Women in the Air Force" (WAF) enlisting in 1952. Nira lived her later years in Ohio. Nira is survived by her seven children. Rose Crooks, Kenricka Adams,...

Jan 24, 2017

Helen Mount 77 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at LanFair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cabell County, WV on April 17, 1939. She was retired from Premix.

Helen is survived by her children, Tammie (Scott) Roby of Lancaster, Ohio, Max Mount, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio,...

Jan 24, 2017

Donald C. Jensen, Sr., age 80, of Lancaster was called home, January 24th, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on March 13th, 1936 to the late Walter C. and Ruth Little Jensen. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. He retired after 36 years at G.M. in Columbus as a journeyman tool and...

Jan 24, 2017

Raheem Junior Kernes, age 24, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January, 24th 2017. He was survived by his daughter, Ta Kyah Destiny Kerens; father, Earl Junior Kernes; mother, Sue Ann Kernes of Lancaster, OH; sisters, Carrie Kernes of Lancaster, Kristen (Richie) Spitznagel of Mowrystown, OH, Susan (Mike) Porter of Circleville; brothers, Maleek Kerens, Cameron Kernes, Jayden Kernes, and...

Jan 23, 2017

Betty Jo “Mom” Miller passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 23rd, 2017, at the age of 87. She was born in Huntington, W.V. on September 9, 1929, to the late Marshal Lee Harshbarger and Eunice Della (Blankenship) Harshbarger. She was a Member of The Women of the Moose Lodge 955. Betty was a Bartender for many years...

Jan 21, 2017

Noel Dudley Lehman, 93, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born outside of Carroll, Ohio on July 5, 1923 to Alfred Leroy Lehman and Cora Ellen (Vickers) Lehman. Noel grew up on a farm outside of Baltimore, Ohio on Pleasantville Road and graduated from Liberty Union High School...