Local Ohio Obituaries

May 15, 2016

Patricia Woodyard Gilmore 74 of Lancaster, Ohio, died at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her husband, of 55 years, John of Lancaster; children, H. Michael (Jill) and Steven (Cindy), grandchildren, Spencer, Harrison, Alec, Amelia and Anna Gilmore; mother, Olive Woodyard of Bickford Assisted living; sister, Betsy Fridley...

May 12, 2016

On Thursday May 12th 2016, Marcel "Mark" Borys, age 78, joined our Lord after a long valiant fight with illness at The James Cancer Center. Mark was an active member at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Buckeye Lake. He enjoyed services with his wife every week. He also was a member of the VFW in Baltimore. He enjoyed...

May 11, 2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faith Queen, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2016, at home with her beloved husband of nearly 50 years by her side. Jackie, with her dear husband George, enjoyed her retirement in Lancaster, OH and San Diego, CA, spending time with their two children and families. Jackie was a devoted and supportive grandmother,...

May 9, 2016

Kenneth James Ramsey, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Ramsey, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2016, with family by his side after a hard fought battle with Cancer.

He retired from Ralston Foods and had previously worked for 19 years at Premix. Ken was an active member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. He...

May 8, 2016

Raymond “Tom” Wells, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Tom was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. He worked for 18 years at Anchor Hocking before moving to Florida. Tom loved football. He enjoyed coaching Pee Wee football for many years. He was a big fan of Ohio State University Buckeyes football. He helped...

May 8, 2016

Janet Eileen Crow Burgoon 77 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She had worked for Rockwell International, reserve police officer for Madison Twp. Police Department and D.F.A.S. in Columbus. She liked to crochet and genealogy.

Janet is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline (Clyde) Nellis of...

May 7, 2016

Margaret “Maggie” A. Webb 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Pickering House.

She is survived by her daughter, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Tim Dupler of Lancaster, Ohio and Terry Dupler of Pleasantville, Ohio and grandchildren,

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and...

May 5, 2016

Jean Thompson Spung, age 94 of Lancaster, died May 5th, 2016 at Main St. Terrace Nursing Facility. She was born on March 29th, 1922 to the late, Donald and Bessie Ebert Thompson in Hocking County. She was valedictorian of her class at the Laurelville High School. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, was a...

May 5, 2016

Thomas Zane Wright 85 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May, 5, 2016 at Logan Health Care.

He was a retired machinist for Columbia Gas with over 20 years of service, member of F.O.E. Aries 2120 and Lancaster Moose Lodge 955. Thomas had an extensive collection of vintage trucks, cars and motorcycles. He also played the...

May 5, 2016

Keith A. Smithfield, 68, well known local broadcaster and sports director of more than 30 years, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center with family and friends at his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster High School and a Varsity “O” Alumni of the Ohio State University. He broadcasted Lancaster, Fisher, and County football, basketball,...

May 4, 2016

Fred “Freddie” R. Thompson, 60, of Rockbridge, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He worked for many years and was well loved at Value City Distribution (American Signature Co). Fred was gentle and kind with a touch of ornery, which you could see in his special smile. He lived...

May 1, 2016

Virginia L. (Lanning) Ruiz, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Heartland of Fairfield. Virginia served in the U.S. Army. She worked for many years as a paralegal. Virginia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Anne Lopez; grandchildren, Gabriel and Isabel Lopez; sister, Kay (Jim) McAfee; brothers, Bob (Veronica) Lanning and Rick (Serina)...

Apr 30, 2016

Pearl “P.D.” Dean, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Pearl served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a 70 year member of the Baltimore V.F.W. Post 3761 and he was currently their longest active member. He worked for 38 years with Diamond Power before retiring in 1988. He was also an active member...

Apr 30, 2016

Bertha E. “Becky” Stiverson, 94, of Rockbridge, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Becky was a lifelong member of Union Church in Rockbridge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. And she will be remembered as a caring person who never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand to someone...

Apr 29, 2016

Carl Edwin Nye, 79, of Lancaster, passed from failing health issues on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:05 AM. He was born August 26, 1937, in Fairfield County to the late Carl K. and Elizabeth E. Brown Nye. He was married to Myrna Jo Taylor on May 7, 1955. He is survived by his 6 children, Christopher (Peggy) Nye,...

Apr 28, 2016

Alveda Barbara (Cave) Boyer, a beloved parent and quick-witted nurse, whose loving and warmhearted spirit went far beyond the bedside, died Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was 92. Alveda was a Lancaster girl, who was born February 21, 1924, in what is now Enchanted Florist on Columbus Street to the late Dewey and Nova (Weiland) Cave. As a child...

Apr 27, 2016

Paul Ford, age 70 of Pickerington, died April 26th, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 4th, 1945 to the late, Clarence and Ruth Ford in Pickerington. He retired after 35 years at Western Electric which became Lucent Technologies. He was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church, the historical Society, and was a Sports Photographer for...

Apr 25, 2016

Donaleen (D’Amico) Kolman, 85, of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Donaleen is survived by her husband, Herbert Kolman; children, Susan (Steve) Munson, Jean Kolman, and Andrew H. (Ellen) Kolman; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and sister, Rita Cote. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank D'Amico....

Apr 23, 2016

Betty B. (Starner) Romine of Lancaster, age 85 passed away on Saturday morning April 23rd, 2016. She was preceded in death by Charles Eugene Romine, who she married on May 4th, 1951. They had three children, Charles “Steven” Romine wife Jenny O’Hare, Jill Romine-Myers, and Judy Lynn Romine and fiancé John Nakelski; three granddaughters, Rebecca (Danielle) Myers-Axe husband Shad...

Apr 19, 2016

Bobby (Bobby Bike) Fisher –

Bobby (Robert Dale) Fisher, born May 10, 1937, passed away April 19, 2016 at the Crestview Manor Nursing Home.

Bobby is survived by his brothers, Alan (Nancy) and Mike, sisters Beckie and Debbie; nieces, Lori (Kenneth) Edmonds and Lindsey Fisher, great nieces, Annabelle, Maggie, Sarah, and Betsy and cousin Randy...