Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 16, 2015

Michael E. Evans, Jr. age 46 of Lancaster, died suddenly December 16th, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. He was born to the Late Michael and Judith Osborn Evans Sr. on May 30, 1969. He was a 1987 graduate of Lancaster High school. Michael’s passion was in bicycles. He worked in Gahanna, Hilliard, and in two bicycle shops in Lancaster, repairing...

Dec 16, 2015

Charles William Schmeltzer, age 89 of Sugar Grove, passed away on December 16th, 2015 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. Charles was born on April 28th, 1926 in Hocking Co. to the late William and Frances Woods Schmeltzer. Charles retired as a Master Plumber and was a member of the Lancaster VFW. He was most proud of being in the Army...

Dec 13, 2015

Alexandra L. Elliott, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born June 29, 1921, in Berlin, Germany to the late Gustav and Gertrud Beichle. Alexandra met Archie Elliott at a U.S.O. center, while he was serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during World War II. She became a...

Dec 8, 2015

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Thomas James Pressler, 17, of Lancaster, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Thomas was in the Junior Class at Forest Rose School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his parents, Paul and Marcia Pressler; brother, Paul Jacob Pressler; grandparents, Nancy Pressler...

Dec 7, 2015

Dena Lucille Fox, 86, of Lancaster Ohio; passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a kind hearted and gentle soul who loved life and family. Dena was loved by all whom she encountered and only had nice and sweet things to say to everyone. She will be...

Dec 7, 2015

LANCASTER: Ann Bradford Chess, 68, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday December 7, 2015 at Lanfair Center, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born August 9, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Walter Kerfoot and Marcia Houlton Chess, and was one of five children. She graduated from Wittenberg University in 1969. Ann was a career elementary music teacher in the Lancaster City...

Dec 5, 2015

Darlene Flowers Hedges 61 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She loved dogs, cats and flowers. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul Hedges, Jr.; daughter, Danielle Hedges of Lancaster, Ohio; Jason Hedges of Canal Winchester, Ohio; step-children, Christopher (Rose) Hedges of Logan, Ohio, Troy Hedges and Michelle (Scott) Hedges...

Dec 3, 2015

Marilyn Jean Miller, age 61, of Ashland, OH died of acute arthritis December 3rd, 2015 at her parents’ residence. She was born on July 26th, 1954 to her parents James W. and Sarah Taff Miller. Marilyn graduated from Lancaster High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and obtained her Master’s Degree from Mount St. Mary’s in Education. She retired from Ashland...

Dec 3, 2015

Emily “Lou” L. Schoonover 89 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on December 3, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, Baltimore Garden Club, One Voice, and Active at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Lou is survived by her five sons, Timothy (Jeannie) Schoonover of...

Dec 1, 2015

James R. Beaty, 72, of Lancaster, OH, passed away December 1, 2015 at East Ohio Region Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. Jim was born May 14, 1943 in Fairfield County, OH to John and Mary Beaty. He retired from Anchor Hocking where he was a mold maker for 42 years. He was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne. He was a...

Nov 30, 2015

Barbra L. Bainter, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away, November 30th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on September, 29th, 1937 to the late Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith. She retired as a receptionist for Dr. Snider. Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church who loved gardening. She dedicated her life to raising...

Nov 29, 2015

Michael L. Kelly, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on November 29, 2015 at the Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was an outgoing and fun loving guy, who enjoyed making everyone in his presence laugh and smile. He retired after 40 years as a railroad engineer...

Nov 27, 2015

Harold J Stover, age 71, of Carroll went home to be with his “Sweet Jesus” on Friday, November 27, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born October 8, 1944, in Athens County to the late Charles B. and Essie Stover. He retired after 36 years of service from Diamond Power in Lancaster, OH and was also a member...

Nov 26, 2015

Paul W. Finnefrock, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and a retired certified millwright mechanic for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. He was a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, enjoyed bass fishing,...

Nov 26, 2015

Dewey Marcum Jr. age, 69 of Baltimore, died November 26th, 2015 at his daughter’s residence in Jamestown, OH. He was born to the late Dewey and Gertrude Allen Marcum in Williamson, WV on Nov. 25th, 1946. He was a member of the American Legion Post 283. Dewey was an independent truck driver who loved to get out in his...

Nov 25, 2015

William “Bill” Friend, Sr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, played football for the Gales, Ohio State Buckeye fan, liked birds, ginseng hunter, and a retired roofer. Bill is survived by his children, Mike (Jennifer) Friend of Lancaster, OH, William (Cynthia L.) Friend,...

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret Persinger, age 78, of Lancaster, died November 23rd, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 3rd, 1937 in Fremont Co., TX to the late Simon and Jacoba Sanches Gurraro. She retired as a glass selector at Hortis Brothers and Premier Glass. She was dedicated to her whole family spending as much time with them as...

Nov 22, 2015

Starkey John W. Starkey, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and a retired truck driver for Roadway Express with 27 years of service. He was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1952, life member of the Loyal...

Nov 18, 2015

Billie “Bill” K. May, age 70 of Millersport, died November 18th, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born in Matewan, WV on Feb. 27th, 1945 to the late Johney and Lula Smith May. Bill worked for Lucent Technologies for 35 years and retired as the Chief of Police in Millersport after 27 years. Bill also worked as a Fairfield...

Nov 18, 2015

Carl E. Deeds, of Lancaster, passed away on November 18, 2015 at the Arbors at Carroll. Carl is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Deeds and his brother, Jim Koska. Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Novemeber 30 at 1 p.m. at the Amanda Township Cemetery. Graveside...