Local Ohio Obituaries

Lilyon Johnson

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...

Marvin Downard III

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...

Marian Turner

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...

Ernest "Ernie" Lukens

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...

Leslie Dufner

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,...

Joseph Oslanzi

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...

Charles W. "Chuck" Smith

Feb 16, 2016

Charles W. "Chuck" Smith, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1931, in Ross County to the late Londis and Lucy (Null) Smith. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney, Willard "Bill", Art, and Ray; and his sister, Claris. He is survived...

James Roush

Feb 16, 2016

James E. Roush, age 81 of Pickerington, died at his residence on February 16th, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Vinton, OH to the late Burl Roush and Mary Clair Jackson. James retired from Cap and Associates and previously worked at M & P Construction, A & P Bakery, and Colonial Stores "Albers Grocers". James served...

Robert Arnold

Feb 14, 2016

Robert J. Arnold 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Carriage Court. He was born on February 21, 1926 in New Lexington, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (nee Mason July 9, 1992); father, Samuel W. Arnold (July 29, 1953); mother, Evelyne F. (nee Ansel) Miller April 13, 1978; step- father, Mark K....

Timothy Baker

Feb 11, 2016

Timothy Lee Baker, 51, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Timothy worked for over 30 years at Kingy’s Pizza Pub. Timothy was a born again Christian and he drew comfort and strength from his faith.

He is survived by his mother, Marie Sagraves, brother, Jerry (Moriah) Baker; sister, Erica Conkins; nieces and...

Maxine Halderman

Feb 10, 2016

Halderman Maxine Halderman 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was a retired secretary for the Robert K. Fox Family Y and member of the First United Methodist Church and Lancaster High School Class of 1945. Maxine is survived by her daughters, Daphne Halderman of Fairway, Kansas and Diane Halderman Hall...

Tony Allen Marshall

Feb 5, 2016

Tony Allen Marshall 42 of Corning, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Hocking Community Hospital. He was an arborist, enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He also loved his animals. Allen is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dorothy Marshall; sons, Preston, Marshall, Patrick Marshall and Porter Marshall; daughter, Paige Marshall...

Jerry Ackison

Feb 1, 2016

Jerry Ackison, age 66, of Thurston, died February 1st, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home. He was born on May 12, 1949 to the late Edwin and Gay Ackison in Hocking County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends arou nd Thurston. Jerry will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sisters, Patsy (Walter) Peters...

Jo Ann Boice

Jan 31, 2016

Jo Ann (Seifert) Boice, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Boice; children, Patrick L. (Diane) Boice, Michael C. Boice, Jane A. (Mark) Sharp, and Ben E. Boice; grandchildren, Ryan L. (Jessica) Boice, Eric M. Boice, Nicholas L. Boice, Paige M....

Neal Welch

Jan 31, 2016

Neal R. Welch, age 72, of Lancaster, died January 31st, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on February 25th, 1943 to the late, Floyd and Myrtle (Sims) Welch in Pickerington. Neal retired as an office manager for Essex Wire and United Technologies after 22 years. He also worked for Rockwell Industries for 4 years and was a...

Barbara Miller

Jan 31, 2016

Barbara S. Miller, 82, of Circleville, Ohio met her husband and son at the gates of heaven on January 31, 2016. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Ethel Shumaker.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard E. Miller, and son, Charles.

She...

Carlene Frazier

Jan 31, 2016

Carlene Jane Frazier 84 of Lancaster, Ohio and a former resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Licking County, Ohio on December 9, 1931 to the late Samuel and Neva (Backus) McMannis. She worked for Snyder Electric and later in the seafood dept. of Kroger on East Main Street. She...

Charles "Salty" McClenaghan

Jan 31, 2016

Charles William “Salty” McClenaghan, age 94, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at The Arbors at Carroll. He was born Aug. 14, 1921 to William and Margaret Lutz McClenaghan Ruff and proudly called Lancaster “home” his entire life. Salty was a 1939 Lancaster High School graduate and the last surviving member of the 1939 Golden...

R. Eileen Patterson

Jan 30, 2016

R. Eileen Patterson 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence Taylor Landerfelt. She was a member of Blessing Memorial Church. Eileen is survived by her son, Elmer Lee (Pam) Patterson; daughter, Janet K. Patterson; grandchildren, Shaun Nicolia...

Robert "Bob" Baker

Jan 23, 2016

Robert “Bob” Baker, age 86 of Lancaster, died January 23rd, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on March 26th, 1929 in Mansfield. Bob served his country in the Marines, during the Korean War. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for 30+ years and was a past Scout Master. He helped start troop 240 at...