Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 7, 2016

Victoria “Vickie” L. Lawson 58 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She loved to quilt, member of the Lots Mix Bowling League, loved her family and grandkids. She loved to watch her grandkids sporting activities.

Vickie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Paul Lawson; daughters, Crystal...

Sep 6, 2016

Boyd E. Dennis 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on April 9, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Dennis and Garnet Dennis Ayers and an infant son, Edward Allen Dennis.

Boyd was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of...

Sep 3, 2016

Susan “Susie” Holliday, 53, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1963, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Maxine (Young) Holliday. She is survived by son, Ryan Holliday of Lancaster; brothers, Nick (Becky) Holliday, Dave (Rosemary) Holliday, Tom (Ann Marie) Holliday, and Gail (Regina) Holliday;...

Sep 3, 2016

Lee Roy Gray, 81 of Baltimore Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Lee was born on October 13, 1934 in Long Island, Alabama to the late Beatrice and James Gray. He joined the United States Air Force and served his country as a Military Policeman for 20 years. After retiring, he continued...

Sep 2, 2016

Martha A. Durant Rife 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at LanFair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 9, 1927 to the late Buhei and Ito Abiko, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. She was a graduate of Hokkaido Pref. Girls’High School and received a Bachelor degree (KUNDO), from Hokkaido Teacher’s College, then she taught...

Sep 2, 2016

David Lee Perry, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, September 2, 2016. He worked several years for O’Neil Tents. David is survived by his wife, Tammy; children, Bessie, Angela, Danielle, Melissa, and David Jr.; stepsons, Christopher and Joshua Sorrell; several grandchildren; sister, Mona; and brother, Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister;...

Aug 29, 2016

Beverly Ann Crooks (Smith) 78 of Lancaster, Ohio peacefully passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Homestead Nursing Home. She was previously employed at Golf Works in Newark, Ohio, enjoyed bowling and her cat, Fluffy. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Vickie L. Ford (Crooks); sons, Steven M. Crooks, Edward L. (Marilyn) Crooks; sister, Saundra L. Andrix of Westerville and...

Aug 27, 2016

John W. Davis age 89, of Lancaster died August 27th, 2016 at Lanfair Rehabilitation. He was born to the late Lawrence and Bertha Hickok Davis on June 3rd, 1927. He served his country in the U.S. NAVY. He was a lifetimetime member of the Masons, was past Treasurer and President of the Ohio Cosmetology Association. He retired as an...

Aug 27, 2016

Thelma L. Maddux 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Lancaster United Brethren Church, loved gardening, camping, cooking, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren.

Thelma is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Doug) Potter of Lancaster, Ohio, sons, Rodney Maddux...

Aug 24, 2016

Richard A. “Slick” Roush, II 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was in construction with Superior Exterior for 25 years, loved his Cleveland Indians, Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburg Steelers fan. He also loved to watch his son, Chris play sports.

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Aug 22, 2016

Donald "Don" L. Tener, age 84 of Baltimore, died August 22nd, 2016 at McCaffertys Adult Care in Pleasantville. He was born on December 7th, 1931 to the late Charles and Glendora Cooper Tener in Bloom Twp, OH. He retired from Defence Construction Supply Center after 32 years. He served his nation in the US. Air Force in the Korean...

Aug 20, 2016

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Donald R. Smeck, Sr., 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016, after a long battle with heart disease. Donald leaves behind his children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and his brother, Richard Smeck. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delphia and Russell Smeck, Sr.; brothers, Melvin, Calvin, and Russell, Jr.; and sisters, Elsie Rutter and...

Aug 18, 2016

Kenneth LeRoy Brotherton, 76, of Millersport, died at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born August 29, 1939. Survived by his wife, Claire Ann Brotherton; two daughters, Kelle (Dean) Carson and Michelle Thomas; four grandsons, Joe (Samantha) Brotherton, Zane (Viviane) Rosser, Shay Rosser, and Layne Brotherton; one granddaughter, Marisa Carson; five great grandchildren, Jack...

Aug 17, 2016

William F. Moran, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. William served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Lancaster V.F.W. Post 1380. He enjoyed his many years working for The Shelly Company. William is survived by his daughter, Debbie Moran; son, Dusty (fiance, Chanie Lee) Moran; grandchildren, Christina Stayer,...

Aug 16, 2016

Christian B. Collins, age 30 of Lancaster, died on August 16th, 2016. He was born on August 29, 1985 in Lancaster. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, who enjoyed snow skiing, and loved animals. Christian loved life and being with friends and family. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Victor R. and Susan...

Aug 16, 2016

David R. Gompf 71 of Chillicothe, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert and Thelma Allen Gompf.

He worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. in the lab and then later for Certified Oil. He liked to tinker...

Aug 15, 2016

Kenneth G. “Kenny” Butts, age 67, of Lancaster, died August 15th, 2016 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on December 6th, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to the late Robert and Mavis Larsen Butts. He served his country in the U.S. ARMY. He retired from Anchor Hocking. Kenny enjoyed fishing, hunting, making spinner bait, working on cars, and...

Aug 15, 2016

Catherine I. McCabe, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. Catherine was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster and she was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her son, Robert (Judia) McCabe, Sr.; daughter, Esther (Otis, Sr.) Johnson; grandchildren, Robert (Dawn) McCabe, Jr., Melinda...

Aug 13, 2016

Patricia “Patty” A. Duncan 72 of Lancaster, OH passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was retired from Schottenstein Corporation in property management. She loved her family and grandchildren and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Patty is survived by her children, Stacy (Michael) Ruff, William Ramsey and Heather (Raymond)...

Aug 9, 2016

Doris M. Cook 95 of Amanda, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Pickering House. She had worked for Fiberglass in Newark, Ohio, Johnson Nursing Home, RBM and later retired from Lancaster Fairfield Community Hospital as a nurse’s aid.

She was a member of the Church on the Front Line, VFW Auxiliary 1380, Amvets...