Local Ohio Obituaries

G. Roger Sargent

Jun 21, 2017

G. Roger Sargent 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his residence.

He was a real estate agent for Fox Reality then later for Scarlet and Gray Reality. He was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, a local musician playing in the Main Street Band. He enjoyed woodworking and had a passion for...

Larry Hoover

Jun 17, 2017

Larry L. Hoover, 79, of Millersport passed away June 17,2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born January 14, 1938 at Dunkirk, Ohio in the home of his parents Leland and Lillian Miller Hoover. Larry was a graduate of OSU College of Agriculture and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho...

Sue Kish

Jun 17, 2017

Sue Kish 49 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her residence. She liked to collect unicorns, word searches, cats and ferrets.

She is survived by her daughter, Camie Stoltz of Logan, Ohio; grandchildren, Patience, Andrew and Emily Stoltz; father, Terry Worthington of Logan, Ohio; sister, Leah (fiance’ John) Worthington of Logan, Ohio; brother, Tim...

Verna Tichenor

Jun 17, 2017

Verna Ann Tichenor 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her residence. She was retired from the deli department at Kroger Co. in Canal Winchester, Ohio and she enjoyed reading her Bible.

Verna is survived by her husband of 56 years, William Tichenor; sons, William D. (Melanie) Sr. of...

Philip "Phil" Hutchinson

Jun 12, 2017

Philip F. Hutchinson, age 76 of Lancaster, OH 43130 died June 12th, 2017. He was born to the late Leslie Odell and Eleanor T. Drow Hutchinson on July 7th, 1940. He was a retired machinist who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed his guns and working on motorcycles. Phil will be greatly missed.

He is survived...

William Myers

Jun 9, 2017

William (Bill) Myers, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 9th. He was born on June 18th, 1933 in Belmont, OH to the late Guy and Edna (Hepburn) Myers.

Bill graduated from Jefferson H.S. (Tri Valley) in Dresden, Ohio and from The Ohio State University College of Agriculture. He was employed by Central Soya, Inc. in Ft....

Eileen "Blondie" Hochradel

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...

Jonathan Bowers

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...

Paul "Al" Killeen, Sr

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)...

Edward Stai

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....

Edward Heston

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...

Kenneth Karsten

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.

Heber Moberly, Jr

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...

Jeffrey Thompson

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...

Patrick Black

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...

Kenneth Barnes

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...

Patricia Beam

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...

Dottie Edwards

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...

Robert Vanvelzor

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...

Dona Rae Stalder

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...