Local Ohio Obituaries
Connie Sims
Aug 15, 2015
Connie Amrine Sims, age 96, died August 15, 2015. She was born October 5, 1918 in London, OH, the youngest of six children of the late William Frederick Amrine and Bertha Cooper Amrine. She earned a degree in Home Economics from The Ohio State University in 1941. Connie was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at Ohio State. After...
Forrest Thomas
Aug 14, 2015
Forrest G. Thomas 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired machinist from Rockwell International and Vietnam veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, former member of Knights of Columbus, Marine Corps. Leathernecks, American Legion Post...
Larry Root
Aug 13, 2015
Larry D. Root 62 of Thurston, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a retired diesel mechanic for MPW for 30 years. Larry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sherry Root; sons, Tim Root and Larry Root both of Thurston, Ohio; step-children, Bob George of Lancaster, Ohio, Kenny (Bobbi) George, Shane Copeland...
Geraldine "Gerri" Ailes
Aug 13, 2015
Geraldine Gerri Ailes, age 85, passed away August 13, 2015, at her home in Lancaster. She formerly was a resident of Newark, where she and her late husband Walter, resided for 46 years. Gerri was born to the late, Fred and Esther Gibson Simmons, on April 13, 1930, at High Coal, WV. Gerri was a loving wife to her husband,...
Helen Lane
Aug 13, 2015
Helen Frances Wilcoxon Lane 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Arbors at Carroll. She was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior. She was a Registered Nurse for Fairfield Industrial School for Boys, Training Institute of Central Ohio and an office nurse for Dr. Leonard Sells. Helen was married in Hope Lutheran...
Jeanne Kraft-Nevins
Aug 12, 2015
Jeanne (Cox) Kraft-Nevins, of Lancaster, passed away after a extended illness on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Jeanne worked 35 years with Lancaster Optical and was also manager for House of Hearing for many years. She was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. She was active with Caring Parents, helping other parents through the loss of a child. She will...
William Landes
Aug 11, 2015
William A. Landes, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 after a short illness, at Lanfair Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born in Easton, MD, on March 24, 1928, to the late, Arthur and Rachel Kinnett Landes. He retired after 33 years as a sales manager at Lancaster Glass. William was a Member of the Sixth Ave...
Dwight Turner
Aug 9, 2015
Dwight Turner, 58, of Lancaster, was tragically taken from us on August 9, 2015. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Dwight was an avid Harley rider, dedicated employee, and was a wonderful, generous, and loyal friend to many. He is best remembered with a big smile and a joke to tell. He will be missed by...
Donald Benson
Aug 8, 2015
Donald E. Benson, 64, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Donald worked for Ralston Foods and he retired from Toxco / Retriev Technologies. He was an avid outdoorsman and woodworker. Donald is survived by his wife, Trudi Benson; children, James J.B. (Stacy) Benson, Rhyan (Leesa) Benson, Dustyn (Traci) Benson, Corey Benson, and Allyssa Benson;...
Gerald Keeney
Aug 7, 2015
Gerald Keeney, 92, of Newark, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Gerald was in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Normandy; Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland. He was a member of the American Legion Post Post #11 in Lancaster. Gerald was a home builder and built many homes in and around Fairfield County....
Thomas "Tom" Kyer
Aug 6, 2015
Thomas Tom Orville Kyer, Jr., devoted husband, loving father and friend, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2015 after an incredible and valiant battle with cancer. Toms faith, along with countless prayers, love and care of family and friends provided unbelievable support throughout the past 5 months. Tom Kyer Jr. was born on March 24,...
Virginia Smith
Aug 5, 2015
Virginia Lee Smith, age 91 of Beech Grove, Indiana (formerly of Pennington Gap, Virginia) passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, in Baltimore, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornell Smith; sisters, Marie Moore and Mary Helen Johnson; brother, Marion Johnson; parents, Golden and Herbert Johnson, all of Jonesville, Virginia; and one grandson, Bobby Smith. She is...
Lawrence Steele
Aug 5, 2015
Lawrence Dwight Steele 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in St. Albans, WV on April 5, 1922 to the late Dow and Pearle Steele. He Graduated from Nitro High School in Nitro, WV Class of 1941 and a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in economics....
Mary Cann
Jul 28, 2015
Mary Kathryn (Van Gundy) Cann, 99, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2015, at Fairhope Hospice's Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born August 30, 1915, and was the daughter of Arthur Benson and Florence May Van Gundy. Mary graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1933. In 1936 she graduated from Southern Seminary College...
Leonard Price
Jul 25, 2015
Leonard R. Price, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Leonard was a 1954 graduate of Thurston High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a dedicated member of Thurston United Methodist Church where he also enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a 4-H advisor, an original member of the Thurston Fire Department, and...
Shirley Ervin
Jul 25, 2015
Shirley Ervin,64, of Hebron, passed away on July 24, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Shirley was an active member with the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, the St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the Girl Scouts. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Ervin;...
Helen Campbell
Jul 24, 2015
Helen Louise (Kiphen) Campbell, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on July 24, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. She was born July 10, 1918 in Kokomo, Indiana. She was the oldest daughter of Clarence and Esther (Thrasher) Kiphen. She graduated with the LHS class of 1936; Lancaster Business College in 1937 and attended OUL later in her life. She...
Donald Claypool
Jul 24, 2015
Donald C. Claypool, 90, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Donald was born on April 7, 1925, in Lancaster to the late Clark and Prudence (Jackson) Claypool. Donald was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a 1943 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ. Donald...
Wilfred Fosnaugh
Jul 24, 2015
Wilfred L. Fosnaugh, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on July 24, 2015 at his home. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1936. Wilfred served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the Mount Pleasant Kiwanis. He worked for Stuck Mold for 47...
Anna Adkins
Jul 24, 2015
Anna J. Adkins, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Anna was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church and Olivedale Senior Center. Anna is survived by her sons, Robert Adkins and Alan (Karen) Adkins; daughter, Nancy (David) Russell; grandchildren, D. Casey Russell, Sean Russell, and Aimee Adkins; sister, Eleanor Pavey; and nieces and nephews. Anna was...
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