Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 10, 2017

Donald T. Boyd 89 of Pickerington, Ohio a servant of God, a follower of Jesus passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

He was born on August 7, 1927 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late John S. and M. Evelyn Stephany Boyd. He was a World War II US Army...

Mar 10, 2017

Betty Lou Myers 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Arbors at Carroll.

She was retired from RBM and a member of Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed putting together care packages for veterans, she liked gardening and going to thrift stores.

Betty is survived by her...

Mar 9, 2017

Jesse “Con” Collins 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on September 15, 1937 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Robert R. and Josephine Meadows Collins. He was a retired Supervisor at Goodyear with over 30 years of service.

Jesse attended the River of Life...

Mar 8, 2017

Richard “Dick” A. McNamee age 77, and Chrystal A. McNamee age 79, died March 8th, 2017. Chrystal retired as a legal secretary after working for Federal Judge Josh P. Kinneary. She was a past president of the Legal Secretary Association. She enjoyed sewing and doing Zoomba. Richard retired as an electrician from A.E.P. who served the U.S. as a...

Mar 8, 2017

Richard “Dick” A. McNamee age 77, and Chrystal A. McNamee age 79, died March 8th, 2017. Chrystal retired as a legal secretary after working for Federal Judge Josh P. Kinneary. She was a past president of the Legal Secretary Association. She enjoyed sewing and doing Zoomba. Richard retired as an electrician from A.E.P. who served the U.S. as a...

Mar 6, 2017

Helen I. Pickett, age 87, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on March 5th, 2017. Aunt Helen, will be remembered as an avid bowler, 1947-1949 women’s softball player, and a diehard OSU fan.

Helen was survived by her nieces; Charlotte (Stephen) Thimmes, Barbara (C. Christopher) Claypool, and Monica Mickey; nephew, Joe (Kay) Mickey;...

Mar 6, 2017

Gladys Louise Schaar, 87, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at her residence in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Wainwright, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John “Duck” Swaldo Sr. and Fanny Jane Swaldo. She was married to the late William (Max) Schaar. She was a devoted wife and mother of...

Mar 2, 2017

Dorothy G. DeVault, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2017. She is reunited with her parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 sons, and 1 granddaughter. She is survived by her children, Angie, Paul (Gina), Will (Tina), Steve (Brandi), and Marsha (Adam); as well as 2 sisters, grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Caring Cremation through the...

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

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 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 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...