Local Ohio Obituaries

May 7, 2016

Margaret “Maggie” A. Webb 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Pickering House.

She is survived by her daughter, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Tim Dupler of Lancaster, Ohio and Terry Dupler of Pleasantville, Ohio and grandchildren,

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and...

May 5, 2016

Jean Thompson Spung, age 94 of Lancaster, died May 5th, 2016 at Main St. Terrace Nursing Facility. She was born on March 29th, 1922 to the late, Donald and Bessie Ebert Thompson in Hocking County. She was valedictorian of her class at the Laurelville High School. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, was a...

May 5, 2016

Thomas Zane Wright 85 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May, 5, 2016 at Logan Health Care.

He was a retired machinist for Columbia Gas with over 20 years of service, member of F.O.E. Aries 2120 and Lancaster Moose Lodge 955. Thomas had an extensive collection of vintage trucks, cars and motorcycles. He also played the...

May 5, 2016

Keith A. Smithfield, 68, well known local broadcaster and sports director of more than 30 years, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center with family and friends at his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster High School and a Varsity “O” Alumni of the Ohio State University. He broadcasted Lancaster, Fisher, and County football, basketball,...

May 4, 2016

Fred “Freddie” R. Thompson, 60, of Rockbridge, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He worked for many years and was well loved at Value City Distribution (American Signature Co). Fred was gentle and kind with a touch of ornery, which you could see in his special smile. He lived...

May 1, 2016

Virginia L. (Lanning) Ruiz, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Heartland of Fairfield. Virginia served in the U.S. Army. She worked for many years as a paralegal. Virginia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Anne Lopez; grandchildren, Gabriel and Isabel Lopez; sister, Kay (Jim) McAfee; brothers, Bob (Veronica) Lanning and Rick (Serina)...

Apr 30, 2016

Bertha E. “Becky” Stiverson, 94, of Rockbridge, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Becky was a lifelong member of Union Church in Rockbridge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. And she will be remembered as a caring person who never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand to someone...

Apr 30, 2016

Pearl “P.D.” Dean, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Pearl served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a 70 year member of the Baltimore V.F.W. Post 3761 and he was currently their longest active member. He worked for 38 years with Diamond Power before retiring in 1988. He was also an active member...

Apr 29, 2016

Carl Edwin Nye, 79, of Lancaster, passed from failing health issues on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:05 AM. He was born August 26, 1937, in Fairfield County to the late Carl K. and Elizabeth E. Brown Nye. He was married to Myrna Jo Taylor on May 7, 1955. He is survived by his 6 children, Christopher (Peggy) Nye,...

Apr 28, 2016

Alveda Barbara (Cave) Boyer, a beloved parent and quick-witted nurse, whose loving and warmhearted spirit went far beyond the bedside, died Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was 92. Alveda was a Lancaster girl, who was born February 21, 1924, in what is now Enchanted Florist on Columbus Street to the late Dewey and Nova (Weiland) Cave. As a child...

Apr 27, 2016

Paul Ford, age 70 of Pickerington, died April 26th, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 4th, 1945 to the late, Clarence and Ruth Ford in Pickerington. He retired after 35 years at Western Electric which became Lucent Technologies. He was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church, the historical Society, and was a Sports Photographer for...

Apr 25, 2016

Donaleen (D’Amico) Kolman, 85, of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Donaleen is survived by her husband, Herbert Kolman; children, Susan (Steve) Munson, Jean Kolman, and Andrew H. (Ellen) Kolman; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and sister, Rita Cote. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank D'Amico....

Apr 23, 2016

Betty B. (Starner) Romine of Lancaster, age 85 passed away on Saturday morning April 23rd, 2016. She was preceded in death by Charles Eugene Romine, who she married on May 4th, 1951. They had three children, Charles “Steven” Romine wife Jenny O’Hare, Jill Romine-Myers, and Judy Lynn Romine and fiancé John Nakelski; three granddaughters, Rebecca (Danielle) Myers-Axe husband Shad...

Apr 19, 2016

Bobby (Bobby Bike) Fisher –

Bobby (Robert Dale) Fisher, born May 10, 1937, passed away April 19, 2016 at the Crestview Manor Nursing Home.

Bobby is survived by his brothers, Alan (Nancy) and Mike, sisters Beckie and Debbie; nieces, Lori (Kenneth) Edmonds and Lindsey Fisher, great nieces, Annabelle, Maggie, Sarah, and Betsy and cousin Randy...

Apr 16, 2016

Mary E. Woltz “Betty Dykes” went home to be with her Savior on April 16th, 2016. She was a 1949 Lancaster High School Graduate and a 1953 graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. Betty taught second and third grades at West Elementary from 1953 to 1958. She stayed home for 10 years to raise a family of three...

Apr 15, 2016

Jessica “Red” Ann Salisbury, age 39 of Laurelville, died in a car accident on Friday April 15th, 2016 in Athens County. She was born in Ft. Hood TX on June 6th, 1976. She was a project manager for Campbell’s Restoration. She enjoyed riding her Harley in charity rides, yard sales, concerts, and loved her family deeply. Red...

Apr 14, 2016

Linda L. Miller Hinton, 76 of Lancaster, OH joined the love of her life, her husband of 56 years, Michael F. Hinton on April 14, 2016 in Heaven. Linda is survived her daughters whom she adored and loved to travel the world, shop and zip line with, Cara Jo and Kate. Her baby brother, Richard Miller and his family Joan,...

Apr 14, 2016

Barbara E. Warren, 78, of Junction City, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Barbara is survived by 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Hugh L. “Rex” (Liz) Neff; sisters, Donna (Tom) Shreve, Mary Lou (Kerry) Lawwill,and Kathy McCarty; daughter-in-law, Vicki; many nieces and nephews; caregiver, Sherry Pierce; and Barb’s special little girl,...

Apr 13, 2016

Wayne Hewitt, age 80 of Lancaster, died on April 13th, 2016 at Crestview Rehabilitation. He was born to the late Leonard and Mary Ellis Hewitt in Lancaster on Nov. 11th, 1935. He owned Margo Tool along with his late brother Keith Hewitt. Wayne was a past member of Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed cars, bird watching, fishing, camping, and...

Apr 10, 2016

Cindy L. Fox, age 58 of Lancaster, gained her angel wings at Fairfield Medical Center on April 10th, 2016. She was born on March 12, 1958 in Lancaster, OH. She was an amazing cook, who loved music and animals. More importantly she loved helping others and enjoyed making everything homemade. She will be greatly missed by her family and...