Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 5, 2017

Julia A. Cumberland 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Cecil and Hilda (Archer) Glass.

She was a graduate of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a B.A. Degree in music and was a...

Jan 3, 2017

Joseph Swindells, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Obetz Cemetery.

Jan 3, 2017

Grace Margaret (Kirby) Fausnaugh, age 102, of Powell, TN formerly of Ashville, and Lancaster, OH, passed away January 3, 2017.

Mrs. Fausnaugh was preceded in death by her husband Allen Fausnaugh; parents, John Riley Kirby and Elizabeth Montgomery; and three sisters. And son-in-law John Hayes.

Mrs. Fausnaugh is survived by her daughters, Sharon Hayes and...

Dec 29, 2016

Ronda (Fink) Hubbard 48 of Buckeye Lake, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence after a long hard fight with cancer.

She was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 1986, COTC Class of 1987 and DeVry University, graduating Cum Laude in 2012. She was a former employee of Shelly Company and a...

Dec 28, 2016

Richard (Richie) Sanford Lundell (41) lost his battle with cancer and joined his sister, Cassie and his grandparents in heaven during the wee hours of December28th, 2016. Richie was born December 21st, 1975 in Twenty-nine Palms, California. He graduated from Lancaster High School and attended Ohio University at the Lancaster campus. He had a zest for life and lived it...

Dec 27, 2016

Thomas E. Shurtz 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He served in the US Navy and was a retired microbiologist for Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a member of the Rose of Sharon Church.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 51...

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

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 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 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...