Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Robert French

Robert French

Oct 3, 2016

Robert E. French 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia (Sherburn) French; daughter, Deborah French of Lancaster, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Pat Gordon, Vonda (Sam) Strawn, Bill French, Rodney and Mike Sherburn...

Barbara Frazier

Barbara Frazier

Oct 2, 2016

Barb Asher Frazier, age 58, of Lancaster, died Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born in Lancaster on April 8th, 1958 and adopted by her loving parents, Billie Asher and late mother, Thelma Louise Dixon Asher. She attended Faith Memorial Church. She enjoyed crocheting and was an amazing singer who loved to sing karaoke. She...

Frances Bailey

Frances Bailey

Sep 29, 2016

Frances Darlene Bailey, age 73 of Baltimore, formerly of New Salem died at Fairfield Medical Center on September 29th, 2016. She was born to the late Jay and Lana Young Wallace on April 28th, 1943. She was a nursing aid who worked at Golden Manor and was a bartender at the County Line Bar. She enjoyed crocheting and puzzles...

Michael Van Atta

Michael Van Atta

Sep 27, 2016

Michael Anthony Van Atta, 57, of Thornville, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was born July 22, 1959, in Lancaster, Ohio. Mike retired from Hopkins Printing in Columbus as Lead person in the Bindery Department after 23 years of employment. Mike enjoyed boating and fishing on Buckeye Lake, watching the OSU Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers, and...

Harold Cupp, Sr

Harold Cupp, Sr

Sep 27, 2016

Harold Stanley Cupp, Sr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at his home. Harold was a wonderful and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was always available to help or give some advice. Harold is survived by his children, Harold “Fuzz” Cupp, Jr., Josh Cupp, Holly (James) Lutz, Michelle Cupp, Steve Allan Cupp, and Melinda...

Beatrice "Bea" Burnett

Beatrice "Bea" Burnett

Sep 27, 2016

Beatrice “Bea” Burnett 79 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Fayetteville, WV to the late Oscar and Margaretta Cline on April 3, 1937. She was a registered nurse and loved to play bingo and the casinos.

Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Margaret...

Donald Fogg

Donald Fogg

Sep 25, 2016

Donald E. Fogg

Donald E. Fogg, 92, of Friendship Village, Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, died September 25, 2016. He was born in Warren, Ohio in 1923 and graduated from Lordstown High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in 1944-1945.

He was very active in 4-H during his youth,...

Eloise Alley

Eloise Alley

Sep 24, 2016

Eloise (Shuler) Alley, 93, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1922, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Eloise was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jack E. Alley; parents, Albert and Amelia Shuler; sister, Rosemary Orndorff; and brothers, Robert Shuler and Edward Shuler. Eloise is survived...

Kimberly Coleman

Kimberly Coleman

Sep 23, 2016

Kimberly K Coleman,54, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2016, at her residence. She was born February 9, 1962, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the daughter of the late Alfred Carnes and Eileen Derexson Carnes. She is survived by her longtime companion, James Blankenship; children Shannon (Harp) Sisco of Amanda, OH, Brett Harris of Lancaster, OH,...

Catherine Bunthoff

Catherine Bunthoff

Sep 23, 2016

Catherine D. Bunthoff age 58, of Lancaster passed away on September 23rd, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to Nelson and Judy Hicks on August 29th, 1958. She worked in Customer Service for Anchor Hocking. She loved Bingo and was a member of the Bingo Club She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending...

Donna Bader

Donna Bader

Sep 19, 2016

Donna Lee (Hoffman) Bader 81 of Baltimore, Ohio peacefully passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Pickering House surrounded by her family.

She was retired from the Liberty Union Thurston Schools as a bus driver and later the Transportation Coordinator and a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ.

Donna is survived by...

Shirley Sims

Shirley Sims

Sep 19, 2016

Shirley L. Sims, age 85 of passed away at her residence on Sunday September 18th, 2016. She was born on June 25th, 1931 in Baltimore to the late Ross and Blanche Morningstar Springer. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Baltimore. She had 21 years of service with Ohio Bell Telephone and retired as a supervisor,...

Harry Lane

Harry Lane

Sep 15, 2016

Harry M. Lane 91 of Dublin, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at The Grand in Dublin.

He was a World War II US Army veteran serving in the Battle of the Bulge in the anti-aircraft artillery gun crew and a retired construction insulation salesman.

He was a...

Earse Mauler, Jr

Earse Mauler, Jr

Sep 15, 2016

Earse Mauler, Jr., beloved husband of Esther for nearly 68 years, father of Anita (Hussein) Albaghli and Joyce (John) Michael, grandfather of Walker Albaghli, and brother of Linda and Jerry died on September 15, 2016 following an on-going series of illnesses. Earse was born on January 20, 1929 in Lancaster Ohio, and early in life, showed remarkable talents in the...

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Sep 14, 2016

Mark Alan Brown, 49, of Lancaster, passed away at his home. He was born in Bellflower, California to the late Reverend William A. and Barbara Ann (Dennewitz) Brown. Mark was a gifted musician and he loved to sing and play guitar. He was also a good magician. Mark is survived by his brother, Scott (Miranda) Brown of Columbia, Missouri; sister,...

Kris Lehman

Kris Lehman

Sep 14, 2016

Kris A. Lehman 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Ross Hospital on the OSU Wexner Medical Center Campus.

He was born on December 7, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Carl “Gene” and Louise Lehman. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School and a US Army...

Robert Wood

Robert Wood

Sep 13, 2016

Robert H. Wood, age 94 of Lancaster, formerly from McKeesport, PA died September 13th, 2016 at the Arbors at Carroll. He was born on January 16, 1922 to the late Thomas and Myrtle Mollerstrom Wood in McKeesport, PA. He served his country in the ARMY during WWII. Robert then graduated from Carnegie Tech. He retired after 39...

Larry Roberts

Larry Roberts

Sep 10, 2016

Larry P. Roberts 63 passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 10, 2016 with his family by his side after fighting a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

He was born on August 6, 1953 in Wauchula, Florida. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer serving in the US Navy during the Desert Storm...

Ellen McCray

Ellen McCray

Sep 9, 2016

Ellen McCray, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. Ellen’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ellen is survived by her son, Don (Lisa K.) McCray II; daughter, Lisa (Alan) Cook; and grandchildren, Alexandra McCray, Megan...

Dr. Kathy Buxie, PhD

Dr. Kathy Buxie, PhD

Sep 8, 2016

Dr. Kathy M. Buxie PhD 65 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 18, 1950 in Mitchell, South Dakota.

She was a Professor of Mathematics for Ohio University Lancaster with 18 years of service and...