Local Ohio Obituaries
Howard Rea
Jul 19, 2015
Howard A. Rea, age 72, went to be his Lord and Savior on July 19th, 2015. He passed peacefully at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Akron, on January 22, 1943 to the late, William and Margaret Henderson Rea. Howard was a devout Christian, and his faith was shown greatly in the many services he performed throughout his...
Freddie Pace, Sr
Jul 19, 2015
Freddie Loyd Pace, Sr. 65 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at this residence. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and a machinist for General Motors Corp. He was a member of the East Side Church of Christ, Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Board and an avid volunteer. Freddie is survived by his wife, Janine Pace;...
George Waits, Sr
Jul 12, 2015
George W. Waits, Sr., 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and retired from Mattox Brothers with 30 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked for Wellnitz Co. in Columbus, Ohio where he retired from. He was a member...
Walter Arnold
Jul 12, 2015
Walter B. Arnold, 92, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He received three bronze service stars for good conduct. Walter was a member of the Thornville Masonic Lodge for many years. He is survived by his wife...
Linda Woltz
Jul 11, 2015
Linda L. Woltz, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Pickering House with her family at her side. Linda worked in banking for many years, retiring from Standing Stone Bank as assistant vice president. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was also a member of the ABWA where she was named...
Norman Wendell, Sr
Jul 11, 2015
Norman Slim Wendell, Sr. 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Pickering House. Hes gone to see Poopsie. He was a jack of all trades, including machinist, blacksmith, and gunsmith to name a few. He also volunteered countless hours with the Lancaster Parks. Norman spent his life sharing his knowledge with others. He is survived...
Opal Ashworth
Jul 9, 2015
Opal B. Ashworth, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at The Pickering House. On March 25, 1925, she was born in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Milford and Bessie Brown. Opal was married twice, Roderick Bradford was her loving husband for 15 years until his death and later she was lovingly married to Charles D. Ashworth for 26...
Ronald Mauger
Jul 5, 2015
Ronald L. Mauger 75 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. He was retired from Fairfield County Utilities and enjoyed working with accounting and tax preparation at H & R Block. He was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, charter member of the Baltimore Lions Club,...
Matthew Bastian
Jul 4, 2015
Matthew Balton Bastian, age 41, of Pickerington, died July 4th, 2015 at Pickering House. Matt was born on March 30th, 1974 in Columbus to his parents Paul G. and the late, Jaqueline Lindsey Bastian. He was a 1992 graduate of Liberty Union. Matt enjoyed life, especially spending time with his family while camping and being outside with nature. He will...
Carl Spires, Sr
Jul 4, 2015
Carl R. Spires, Sr. 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was an US Navy veteran and a foreman at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. for many years. He was a member of Chief Tarhe Beagle Club. Carl is survived by his sons, joseph (Cathy) Spires of Bel Air, MD and Carl 9Laurie)...
Opal Taylor
Jul 4, 2015
Opal Naomi Taylor, 97, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 4th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Cheshire, OH, Delaware County on June 14th, 1918 to the late Jonathan Winans and Lois Guennie Busch Davenport. Opal is survived by her loving family, daughter, Jerry Grandominico (Larry) Turner of Pleasantville; son, Charles Taylor of...
Chuck Boggess
Jul 2, 2015
Chuck Boggess, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Chuck served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. Chuck is survived by his grandson, Hayden Boggess; sister, Barbara Glaze; daughter-in-law, Stacy Hill; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Boggess; parents, Harold and Mona...
Barbara Smeck
Jul 2, 2015
Barbara J. Smeck, age 56 of Lancaster, died July 2nd, 2015 at OSU Medical Center. She was born to Clarence and Maxine Haney Wilson in Wart Co., WV on May 28th, 1959. She enjoyed BINGO and will be greatly missed by her family. Barbra is survived by her husband, Donald Smeck; daughters, Jenny (Golden) Shaffer of Lancaster and Amanda Boice...
Barbara Smeck
Jul 2, 2015
Barbara Jean Smeck, age 56, of Lancaster, died July 2nd, 2015 at OSU Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1959 in WV. She loved playing BINGO and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donald Smeck; daughters, Jenny (Golden) Shaffer and Amanda Boice; grandsons, Darien, Sydney, Rowan, William, Daniel, Roger III, Nic and Chase;...
Ralph "Bud" Wise, Jr
Jul 2, 2015
Ralph Bud C. Wise, Jr. 83 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corp. and retired as a power distribution load dispatcher for the City of Columbus. After retiring he worked for the Columbus Public Health Department. He was a...
Rev. Wauneta Lutz
Jul 1, 2015
Rev. S. Wauneta Lutz, 90, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Wauneta was an ordained minister for over 60 years. She served as minister for Community Church in Lancaster and the Rushville Church of Christ in Christian Union. Wauneta is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Joseph) Dishong; grandchildren, Autumn McElvain and Trucker...
William "Whitey" Overton
Jul 1, 2015
William O. "Whitey" Overton, Sr. Ph.D., age 86, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 10, 1928, to the late, William and Anna Oliver Overton, in Montgomery, AL. He was an amazing Olympic athlete. He ran steeplechase for Alabama Polytechnic, now Auburn University, and was an Olympian in the 1948...
Thomas Switzer
Jul 1, 2015
Thomas Paul Switzer, 77, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on July 1, 2015. He was an engineer with the Metal Forge Company in Columbus for 25 years. As symbol to his creative mind, he had several patents in his name. He had a passion for aviation and cars, and was a lifelong member of the NRA. Tom dedicated...
Ruth Dodson
Jun 29, 2015
Ruth Fancher Dodson, 88, died peacefully on June 29th, 2015 at Primrose Retirement Community. On March 11, 1927, she was born in Messhoppen, PA, to the late Lloyd & Elizabeth Fancher. She graduated from High School in Montrose, PA. At one point in her career, she worked for the Department of Navy in the Pentagon. Ruth was married to two...
Ruth Annabell Hemsworth
Jun 29, 2015
Ruth Annabell Hemsworth, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at Crestview Skilled Nursing Home in Lancaster. Born November 24, 1930, at Diamond, Ohio, the daughter of Maxine and Gerald Jeffrey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Hemsworth, and sister, Evelyn Franko. She is survived by three brothers, Carl Jeffrey and Bill...
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