Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 25, 2016

Eileen L. Dykes, age 85 of Lancaster, died December 25th, 2016. She was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Don and Laura Moore Friesner in New Lexington. She loved to crochet, make ceramics, and grow flowers. She went through beauty school and helped her husband build houses throughout the Lancaster to area. Eileen will be greatly missed....

Dec 24, 2016

Jim Mattox, 53, of Pleasantville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Jim’s family meant the world to him and he is survived by his loving wife, Lynette Mattox; dearly loved daughters, Ashlee (D.J.) Palmentera and Kaitlyn Mattox; beloved granddaughter who brightened his days, McKenna Palmentera; soon to arrive grandson, Mattox James Palmentera; mother, Frances Mattox;...

Dec 24, 2016

Marilyn Cullen Lewis, 89 of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born in New Lexington, OH on January 22, 1927; she was the second child of Rodney and Julia Ward Cullen and the younger sister of Patricia. Marilyn graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, New Lexington, OH and studied Art and Design at St....

Dec 24, 2016

Timothy L. Raver, 67, of Lancaster, formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the Pickering House. He was born August 4, 1949, to the late Charles and Cora Raver in Basil, Ohio. Tim was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Baltimore. He was also a member of Moose Lodge #2321 and a social member...

Dec 22, 2016

Kenneth Hamilton Ballmer, 79, passed peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born in Fairfield County on October 4, 1937 and was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph E. and Mildred (Hamilton) Ballmer, sister and brother-in-law, Julia A. Wakeman and William H. Wakeman, and nephews, Stephen and Mark Wakeman. In...

Dec 19, 2016

Karen Keene, 59, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Monday, December 19, 2016. Karen is survived by her mother, Judy Cook; father, Larry (Carleen) Keene; sister, Susan Keene; and companion, Paul Dannemiller. Private services will be held. Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster. Donations may be made in memory of Karen to the Stephanie...

Dec 18, 2016

Karl B. “Fritz” Justus, Jr. 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 27, 1934 to the late Karl B. and Vaneta Justus, Sr. and grew up in Baltimore, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class...

Dec 14, 2016

Daniel Lloyd Bowlby 81 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, November 14, 2016 at Hopewell House, Chillicothe VA Hospital. He was the son of the late Melvin L. and Anna E. Bowlby.

He was a Lancaster High School graduate, class of 1953 and served in the US Army. During his time in the service, he worked in the US Army...

Dec 13, 2016

Louise E. Wolfinger, age 96, of Sugar Grove, died at Bickford of Lancaster on December 13th, 2016. She was born on June 3rd, 1920 to the late Murray and Clara Gretter Arnold in Lancaster. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, where she was quite active in the church guild. Louise enjoyed reading, specifically the bible,...

Dec 13, 2016

Thomas J. Beach Jr., age 77 of Pickerington, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 13th, 2016 at Riverside Hospital. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the US. ARMY. Tom loved watching and playing all sports. He was a member of the 1957 undefeated Mt Vernon High School football team. He...

Dec 12, 2016

D. Rodney Hettinger, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Rod worked many years for Waste Management. Rod is survived by his wife, Kelly Hettinger; sons, Zachary D. (Jessica) Hettinger, Jacob Hettinger, and Garret Hettinger; step-sons, Dustin Love and Jerahmey Pruden; parents, Dale and Belinda Hettinger; grandchildren, Blaine and Ava;...

Dec 12, 2016

Charlotte M. Keith, 67, of Carroll, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Arbors at Carroll. Anyone with information about her family, please contact the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster. 740-653-0652

Dec 12, 2016

Tana LaRea Kagey, 65, of Baltimore, passed away Monday, December 12th, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family. Tana was born February 27, 1951, to Bill and Louise Tucker of Baltimore. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard L. Kagey; daughter, Julie (John) Walter of Baltimore; sons, Jeff (Tracie) Kagey of Anderson, SC and Jason (Tera) Kagey...

Dec 12, 2016

Edward Lee Smith 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Cedar Hill Nursing Home. He was born on April 5, 1942 In Lancaster, Ohio to the late Russell and Ethel Smith. He was a retired tow motor operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 41 years of service.

Edward was a member...

Dec 11, 2016

Justin Curtis Wilsoncroft, 26, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Justin will be remembered as a loving, generous, and caring person. He loved his daughter, his family, and fishing. Justin is survived by his mother and father, Sandy and Steve Reinier; daughter, Xoey Nicole Wilsoncroft; sister and brother-in-law, Nicole and Jeff Uhl; nieces and nephew, Macie, Ashlyn,...

Dec 11, 2016

Patricia Ann Conrad 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1934 to the late William and Lila (Cly) Conrad, Sr. in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a retired school teacher for the Lancaster City School System.

Patricia is survived by her sisters, Mary E....

Dec 9, 2016

Jack Andrew Van Dine Jr., a compelling man with chutzpah and heart, finished the race strong on December 9, 2016, and then took his rest. He was 61. He was born Nov. 11, 1955, to Mary Louise Chapman and Jack Van Dine Sr., both now deceased. He is survived by his wife, Holly Harman Fackler, whom he loved fiercely and...

Dec 8, 2016

Allan Dale Beatty, 50 years old, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Friend to many, he was raised in Lancaster, Ohio and moved to Columbus. He was a know fixture in the Short North Area. Co-Owner of the Short North Floral Shop. He was taken away before his time. Anyone who ever knew Allan found him...

Dec 8, 2016

David Powell, 59 of Stockport, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 08, 2016. He was born on August 16, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Gilbert Roy and Joan Charlotte Edwards. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his son, James Powell of Malta, Ohio; fiancé’, Debbie Roberts of Lancaster, Ohio; brothers, Kenneth (Robin)...

Dec 7, 2016

Jason R. Medors, 37, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born May 11, 1979, in Statesboro, Georgia to Janice and Steven Medors. Jason is survived by his mother, Janice Medors; daughter, Keira Medors; brother, Sky (Angie) Medors; sister-in-law, Charlotte Medors; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Medors and...