Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 19, 2016

Thomas Leo Joos, 82, died Saturday November 19th, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living Center. He was born January 19, 1934 to the late Edward H. and Hilda J. Spires Joos; the sixth of their 12 children. Tom served in the US Army from 1954 -1956 in the 3rd Armored Division, but to his disappointment never got to...

Nov 18, 2016

Marji Spires, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born on October 13, 1953, in Lancaster, Ohio. Marji was a loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother. Marji is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ron Spires; children, Scott (Leanna) Shaeffer and Lauree (Kyle) Althaus; special friend, Tonya (O.J. Morrison)...

Nov 18, 2016

Marguerite M. Weidner 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Morgansville, WV to the late Benton and Thelma Gaskins.

She was an auctioneer and Miracle Hill Church founded by her 45 years ago.

Marguerite is survived by her husband,...

Nov 17, 2016

Pamala Sue Brewer 55 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born on December 2, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Elmer and Joy Peavley Brewer. She was a retired speech therapist for Logan Hocking county Schools. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2016

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Troy A. VanFossen, 54, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Troy was born in Circleville on July 19, 1962, to William and Esther VanFossen. Troy is survived by his siblings, Roberta (Steve) Griffith of Clinton, TN, Roy A. VanFossen of Rushville, John (Nancy) VanFossen of Junction City, James (Gina) VanFossen of Logan, and Stephen...

Nov 16, 2016

Wayne O. McLaughlin, 88, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was born September 8, 1928, in Bremen to the late Clinton and Dorothy McLaughlin. Wayne was a lifelong farmer and received many awards including Fairfield County Farmer of the Year and the 2012 Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award. He served in the United States Army as...

Nov 14, 2016

Joann “Jo” Shelley Foucart

“Jo” Shelley Foucart, age 85, of Lancaster, was called home to be with God, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. She was blessed to be at her residence with family and friends.

Jo was born on November 5, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa, the only child of the late Mildred Naomi...

Nov 14, 2016

Jim M. Weidner 72 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Pickering House.

He was born on November 16, 1943 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Almus and Virgie Weidner. Jim was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy and was owner of Jim Weidner Superstore before he retired.

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Nov 14, 2016

Sandra Kay (Karshner) Hale 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 19, 1946 to the late Durrell and Grace (Hatmaker) Karshner.

She was a member of Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church and helped to support her husband in...

Nov 13, 2016

Evelyn “Becky” Clark, 98, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Becky was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of the White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus. She is survived by her children, Charles “Fred” (Anne) Clark, Jr., Richard “Dick” (Becky) Clark, and Molly (Carl Schwarcz) Clark; grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2016

Wanda Jean Byerly, 90, formerly of Thornville and Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Arlington Care Center. She worked for many years in sales at Sears in Lancaster and for Avon. She is survived by her daughter, Karla Rosser; step-son, Jeffrey Byerly; grandchildren, Kelly Golden and Joseph Martin; and great grandchildren, Brieanna, Sasha, and Tristan. She...

Nov 9, 2016

Laura M. Davis, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born September 27, 1929, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Harry and Elma (Reese) Dexter. Laura was a member of the Ohio Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Franklin County Prosecutors Office. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who...

Nov 9, 2016

Kimberly J. Lang, 48, of Pleasantville, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Homestead Center. Kim loved to celebrate her birthday. She also loved her baby dolls, her stuffed animals, and her puppy, Bella. Kim is survived by her siblings, Thomas Lang, Jackie (Kevin) Beal, Donald Lang, and Shawn (Jakinda) Lang; and several...

Nov 8, 2016

Jeffrey “Jeffy” Uhl, age 43 of Lancaster, died November 8th, 2016. He was a past member of St. Mary of the Assumption. He was a 1993 graduate of LHS and worked construction building several roads. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved mushroom hunting. Being with his family was his greatest love as his children were the...

Nov 3, 2016

Karen S. Young, age 67, of Lancaster died November 3rd, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 19th, 1949 to the late Joe and Leah Slagle Ratliff. She graduated Piketon High School in 1967, where she ran track. She also attended the Cleveland Job Corp Center for Women in 1967. Karen was a member of...

Nov 1, 2016

Donald “Donny” L. Cocke 54 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a service technician for John Bowman Goodyear. Donny enjoyed watching NASCAR all the time and would not miss a race. He watched all ball games and was rooting for the Cubs in the World Series.

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Oct 29, 2016

Leonard Richard Swanson, 67, of Rushville, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Heartland of Fairfield. Leonard worked for many years at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe in Columbus. He also worked and did activities with Goodwill in Columbus and R.E.M. of Fairfield County. Leonard is survived by his sister, Doris (Harold) Smith of Rushville; brother, Rick (fiance,...

Oct 28, 2016

Shawn Michael Cook, 47, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, October 28, 2016. Shawn “A Man” Cook was a great man. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Shawn is survived by his wife, Ann Cook; son, Landon Cook; parents, Sandra Gaydos, Donald Cook; and Mary (Ralph) Morris; siblings, Kay (Andy) Appleman, Chris Cook,...

Oct 25, 2016

Edna Mae Brown, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Edna was always a loving and kind person to everyone she met. Edna is survived by her son, David L. Brown of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Brown; son, Roger W. Brown; daughter, Beverly S. Brown; parents, Anna (Pinkstock) and Ernest...

Oct 25, 2016

Jerry A. “Jake” Eck, 64, of Junction City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Jake is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie Eck; children, Chip (Michele Starkey) Eck, Kimberly (John) Kougher, Richard Eugene “J.R.” (Rachelle) Bigham, Jr., and Becky (Terry Blankenship) Bigham; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sister, Ellen Eck. Jake was preceded...