Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 15, 2016

Barbara Lou Mambourg, age 90 of Lancaster, died March 15th, 2016 at the Heartland Fairfield Nursing Home. She was born in Lancaster on September 1, 1925 to the late, Nestor and Jessie Dorsey Mambourg. She graduated from Rushville Union High School and worked as a Librarian for 30 years. She was at the Lancaster Public Library for 17 years,...

Mar 15, 2016

Virginia Rose “Gert” McLaughlin Comer, 87, of Lancaster, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Ginny was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She worked for 40 years with the John Clark Insurance Agency. She also served as the bookkeeper for Meals on Wheels for 10 years, worked for Dr. Christopher Tencza for 10...

Mar 14, 2016

Jaccuquelyn Beatrice Littrell Springer Whightsel 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center. She was born to the late Lewis W. and Bertha B. Wilson Littrell on April 27, 1931 in Lancaster, Ohio. She retired from Irving Drew Shoe Factory and a member of Fairfield Christian Church.

Jaccuquelyn is survived...

Mar 13, 2016

Richard ‘Dale” Walker, age 84, died Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was son of the late Walter F. Walker and Frieda (Howdyshell) Walker and was born in Logan, Ohio on February 29, 1932. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Delores (Donahue) Walker, daughter Nancy (Tim) McGee, son Roger Dale Walker all of the Carroll area the past 50...

Mar 12, 2016

Mary M. Reid, age 61 of Lancaster, died March 12th, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born on September 25th, 1954 to the late Richard and Alice Harrah Podelco. Mary raised four children, and was an exceptional mother who had a talent of making candy of all kinds. She also enjoyed collecting anything that involved cows. Mary will...

Mar 8, 2016

Melanie Beth Rose, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

She had a strong love of her family and a compassionate heart.

Melanie is survived by her mother, Emmie Rose; sisters, Deborah (Tim) Linkhorn, Rebecca (John) Anderson, Tracy Immel, Kelly (Mark) Funk; brothers, Warren (Beth) Rose and Mark (Vangie)...

Mar 8, 2016

Martha B. Carroll 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on January 27, 1939 to the late Joseph and Ivy Thornton Gehard. She had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. in the sleur dept. Martha is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Tom) Renko of Lancaster, Ohio and Marsha...

Mar 6, 2016

William “Bill” E. Landis, Sr. 80 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Ohio on March 27, 1935 to the late Lucian and Gladys (Shell) Landis. He was a carpenter and a member of Union United Methodist Church. William is survived by his daughters, Paula (Bob) Tschopp...

Mar 5, 2016

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Rollo McCoy III, 46, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Rollo was a big hearted, teddy bear who loved his family and friends . He also loved animals especially his dog, Bambi. Rollo is survived by his wife, Tina S. McCoy; sisters, Pamela Sue Smith, Cynthia Lou Sellards,...

Mar 2, 2016

Gene H. Steeves, age 55 of Crooksville, died in an automobile accident on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016. He was born in Mora, MN on July 29th, 1960 to George and Sharon Sundstrom Steeves. Gene was a drill Instructor for 13 years in the US Marines and was currently a Junior at Ohio University working on his Civil...

Mar 1, 2016

Wanda Irene Comer, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Wanda was born June 25, 1926, to the late Virgil and Martha DeLong. She was a 1944 graduate of Thurston High School and a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene. Wanda and her husband, Cecil spent many years in Ft. Lauderdale,...

Feb 28, 2016

Kay E. Hubbard, age 68, of Thornville died peacefully at home Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Survived by husband, Pat; stepsons, Jeff (Kim) and Jeremy (Janna); sister, Carol (Gary) Simpson; brother, Gary Kimble.

Preceded in death by father, Aaron Kimble; mother, Vera Mercer.

Visitation Friday 2-6 pm at Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, 207 S. Main...

Feb 27, 2016

Reginald R. Pryor "Reggie", age 93 of Lancaster, died on February 27th, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late, Preston and Grace Pryor on April 9th, 1922 in Lansing, MI. Sgt Pryor served his country in WWII in the US Army Air Core. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rotary, and...

Feb 26, 2016

William E. Huffman, age 71 of Pickerington, died February 26th, 2016 at his residence. William was born to the late, Emery and Mary Hessler Huffman, in Columbus on December 30th, 1944. William retired from SBC and then started his second career that he thoroughly enjoyed, as a Humane Officer. He enjoyed helping people and animals alike, and will greatly be...

Feb 26, 2016

Lilyon I. Johnson 80 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Wexner Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Parthenia Chapter O.E.S. #124, Pythian Sisters, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 Ladies Auxiliary and Past President. Lilyon is survived by her high school sweet heart of 61 years, Bill Johnson; sons, Mike (Chrissy) Johnson...

Feb 26, 2016

Marvin L. Downard III, of Baltimore, died on February 26th, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Marvin L. and Margaret Coble Downard II in Thurston, on February 26, 1962. Marvin was a truck driver who loved anything to do with Semis and Dump Trucks. He enjoyed Nascar and loved spending time...

Feb 24, 2016

Marian K. Turner, age 78, of Lancaster, formerly of Circleville, died February 24th, 2016 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Carlon C. and Vivian Slaughter Richter on February 25th, 1937 in Chillicothe. Marian retired as a teacher at Brooks-Yates and Director of the Pickaway Co. Workshop, always helping those less fortunate. She volunteered on...

Feb 23, 2016

Ernest “Ernie” David Lukens 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1932 in Jewett, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lina Lukens. He was a US Army veteran and a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was a retired school teacher for the Lancaster High...

Feb 23, 2016

Leslie L. Dufner, 94, of Lancaster, passed away away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Leslie was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. He retired from Columbia Gas after many years of service. He was also a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Leslie is survived by his wife of 70 years,...

Feb 16, 2016

Joseph R. Oslanzi 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He worked in the shipping department of Lancaster Electro Plating having 32 years of service and later worked for the Fairfield District Library for 10 years. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy. Joseph was a member of St. Peter’s...