Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

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

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 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 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

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...