Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 13, 2016

On January 13, 2016 marked the passing of a great lady. Late on Wednesday afternoon, Esther Miriam Rawlins, surrounded by loving family members, devoted caregivers and friends, died peacefully at the Lanfair Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lancaster, Ohio.

On April 8, 1922 fraternal twins were born to Lucille and Homer Collins in Chillicothe, Ohio. They named...

Jan 12, 2016

Ila “Jean” Welty, age 62 of Thornville, passed away on January 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 8th, 1953 to the late Clyde and Maude Fyock Snyder. Jean worked as an assistant manager at UDF and was a member of the Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene. She adored Elvis and loved spending time with all...

Jan 12, 2016

Charles “Chuck” H. Meckley, age 74, of Lancaster, passed on January 12, 2016 at the Pickering House with his family at his side. He was born June 21st, 1941 in Elyria, OH to the late Henry and Marie DeCarlo Meckley. Chuck previously taught at Franklin University and retired from Grant Medical Center as a Bio Med Technician. He was...

Jan 11, 2016

Jack David Miller 49 of Amanda, Ohio passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a technician and welder for Crane One Services in Columbus, Ohio. Jack was an avid OSU fan, loved to fish and was a graduate of Logan High School. Jack is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sheri Miller; son, Ryan...

Jan 11, 2016

Martha E. Beougher Roley 90 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was retired from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the State of Ohio. She was a member of Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, Amanda Senior Citizens and a volunteer for the Lutheran Food Pantry. Martha is...

Jan 8, 2016

Timothy “Tim” Patrick Gray, 49, of Lancaster, went to his heavenly home, after an extended battle with M.S., on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Tim loved the outdoors, where he could often be found hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed drawing and painting. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jodi Gray; parents,...

Jan 5, 2016

Rodney A. Grayson Sr., age 47 of Lancaster, formerly of Baltimore, OH died January 5th, 2016 at the Four Season nursing facility in Washington Court House. Rodney enjoyed football, Dungeons and Dragons, video games, playing cards, working at Cedar Heights Elementary and adored kids. Rodney was an amazing and funny person who loved his family deeply and will be...

Jan 3, 2016

Sharon Louise Poff 64 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Logan Healthcare. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the UAW Union #1978. Sharon is survived by her sons, Randy Crist, Chad (Nikki) Crist and Michael Poff all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Kyle, Kyna, Jamie, Kayla, and Isiah; great-grandchildren, Axton, Kylie, Jason,...

Dec 30, 2015

John “Jack” McGuire84 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born on March 24, 1931 to late Margaret and Terrance McGuire in Johnstown, New York. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army stationed in Japan. Jack graduated from Bentley College in Boston, MA. and had a distinguished career...

Dec 29, 2015

Mary Ann Casey, age 61 of Lancaster, died suddenly at her residence on December 29th, 2015. She was born on March 28th, 1954 to John and Betty “Peg” Spohn. She was a Logan HS Graduate and OU Alum. She worked as a millwright controller for Anchor Hocking and then as a Patient Care Rep. Mary Ann was an amazing...

Dec 29, 2015

John A.W. Radebaugh, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Brookdale of Finneytown.

John was a 1942 graduate of Lancaster High School and 1949 graduate of Dennison University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Company and for the Fairfield County Engineer. He...

Dec 28, 2015

Linda Kay Ankrom, age 68, of Rockbridge, died December 28th, 2015 at Mount Carmel East. She was born on March 30, 1947 in Lancaster to Jack R. and Maxine Friend Ankrom. Linda worked as a Home Health Aid who was an avid reader who also loved to do beadwork. Linda loved the study of rocks and minerals. She was...

Dec 26, 2015

Fosnaugh Robert “Bobby” O. Fosnaugh 40 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at this residence. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on September 16, 1975. He worked in the health care profession and Amanda Fire Department volunteer. Robert is survived by Caleb and Brianna; parents, Robert E. and Judy Fosnaugh of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Chris (Jessica)...

Dec 26, 2015

Doid William “Bill” Kerns, formerly of Trumansburg/Valois, NY, passed away in his sleep at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, OH, on 26 December 2015.

He graduated from Lancaster High School Class of 1958. He served in the Navy and Army from 1957 until 1979. He served four consecutive tours of duty with the 1st Cavalry Division as...

Dec 23, 2015

Margaret Ellen (Waits) Poston 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Arbors of Carroll. She was born on May 7, 1923 to the late Claude and Dana Waits in Lancaster, Ohio. She spent her childhood years in Lancaster and many years in Houston, Texas while married to her husband, Pete. She returned to Lancaster later...

Dec 23, 2015

Wavelene S. Wilkinson, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on December 23, 2015 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved to spend time with her family and cook large meals to feed her growing family. She was an avid reader and also an active member with the TWIG program...

Dec 20, 2015

Carl L. Schwalbach, 84, of Seneca, South Carolina, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca.

Carl worked for many years at Anchor Hocking Glass Company. He was a hard working, good man, and always let his family know how much he loved them. Carl also enjoyed fishing....

Dec 19, 2015

Heaven will never welcome a sweeter Momma. Mary Lou Hively, age 79, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2015 at her residence. She was born to the late Emmett and Edith Hicks on December 7th, 1936. Mary Lou retired from Diamond Power. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Aux, enjoyed crocheting, and...

Dec 18, 2015

Kenneth L. Hauser 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was a retired foreman for Babcock & Wilcox and member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maureen Hauser; son, William (Dena) Hauser of New Castle, PA; daughter, Kimberly (Georg) Lang of Lancaster,...

Dec 17, 2015

Irene George 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Carriage Court of Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1932 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania to the Charles and Josephine Novalis Daugherty. She was a graduate of Newark Catholic High School. She worked for North American, Anchor Hocking Glass Corp.; Lancaster Glass followed by JCPenney and...