Local Ohio Obituaries
Robert Zeller
Jun 8, 2015
Robert H. Zeller, 73, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his family on June 8, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was a beloved and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bob was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was a retired sergeant from the Columbus Division of Police after...
Maria Erlacher
Jun 8, 2015
Maria Manko Erlacher, 92, long-time Rocky River resident peacefully passed away on June 8, 2015 in Lancaster, OH, where she lived for nine years. Born to Julia & Jozsef Manko in Nyirbogat, Hungary on September 5, 1922. In 1944 during WWII in Budapest, she met Alois, who helped her flee to Austria, where they married in 1946. In 1954, they...
TIna Howard
Jun 8, 2015
Tina Howard, 61, died peacefully Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Over the years she resided in Russells Point, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Columbus, Delaware and Amanda, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Arthur and Aleta Stehle. Tina loved horror movies, Little House on the...
Clara Ogg
Jun 7, 2015
Clara Bell Ogg, age 86, of Lancaster, died Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 15, 1928 to the late Reason and Ora Davis Annon, in Washington Courthouse. Clara enjoyed listening to country music, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She will be greatly missed. Clara is survived by her,...
Wanda Shaner
Jun 7, 2015
Wanda D. Shaner, age 57 of Lancaster, OH, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, in the comforts of her home. She was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of Betty Guinan. Wanda graduated from Irmo High School in Columbia, SC with the class of 1975. From 1975 to 1979 she worked for the University of South Carolina. In 1979, she...
Tim Hartman
Jun 6, 2015
Tim A. Hartman, age 55, of Lancaster, formerly of AK, Newark, and TX, died June 6th, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Licking County, on November 23rd, 1959. He was a former project manager for Tyson Foods, helping build several facilities around the U.S. and also worked for Mondi. Tim was quite the angler, and loved...
Sharon Foster
Jun 6, 2015
Sharon R. Foster 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, liked to read, crochet and spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by her husband of 38 years, John foster; daughter, Tammy (Rocky) Durr of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Zachary (Marissa) Durr, Isaiah Durr and...
Clyde Lutz
Jun 4, 2015
Clyde L. Lutz, 82 of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Altens Foundry - Plant 2. Clyde was also a minister and was a member of the Rushville Church of Christ in Christian Union. Clyde is survived by his wife of 51...
Lucy Eismon
Jun 2, 2015
Lucy Risner Moore Eismon, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio lost her battle with colon cancer June 2, 2015. Lucy was born January 22, 1940 to Earnie and Ina Hensley Risner in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Lucy was the youngest daughter of 13 children. On July 4, 1990 she married Will Eismon of Lancaster, Ohio in Colorado Springs, CO. Lucy is survived by...
Gilbert Gene Ayers
Jun 2, 2015
Gilbert Gene Ayers, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Gilbert retired after 25 years with Anchor Hocking Glass. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed working in his vegetable gardens and his flower gardens. Gilbert is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Jennifer Ayers; brother, John (Alice) Ayers;...
Betty Griffin
Jun 2, 2015
Betty J. Griffin 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired bookkeeper for Irving Drew Shoe Factory with 44 years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, raised miniature ponies, a great dog lover and traveling. Betty is survived by her son, Robert...
Angela Heath
Jun 2, 2015
Angela Heath, age 39, of Pickerington, passed away at the James Cancer Hospital on June 2nd, 2015. She was a proud 1998 Ohio University graduate and obtained her Masters from O.U. in 2000. She worked as a speech therapist at Rockmill Rehabilitation for 10 years. She is a member of Walnut Hill Methodist Church. Angela will be deeply missed by...
Esther VanFossen
May 24, 2015
Esther Miriam VanFossen, age 75, of Millersport, died May 24th, at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late, Richard and Celicia Downs Hayman on Nov. 7th, 1939 in Gallia County. Esther successfully raised five boys and one daughter, she attended the Church of God, and enjoyed spending as much time with her family as possible. She will...
Michael Hines
May 24, 2015
Michael D. Hines 61 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born on November 30, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio. He attended Light House Memorial Church in Millersport, Ohio and a student at Ohio Christian University and where he was studying Pastorial Leadership. Michael is survived...
Geoffrey Custer
May 23, 2015
Geoffrey A. Custer, 75, loving husband of 52 years passed away May 23rd with his family by his side. He was born January 7th, 1940 and has been a life-long resident of Lancaster, Ohio. Upon graduation from Lancaster High Scool in 1958, he was strongly encouraged by his father to enter the Marine Corps following a juvenile prank that took...
Terry Turley
May 21, 2015
Terry D. McFann Turley, age 63, of Baltimore, passed away May 21st, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 21, 1951 in Ironton, OH. She loved animals and raising children. She had an amazing collection of salts and clocks. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her family, and will be greatly missed....
Connie Porter
May 19, 2015
Connie S. Porter, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 30 years of service as a selector. Connie is survived by her daughter, Robin (Roger) McNeely of Lancaster, Ohio; six step-children; several step-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Frasure, Woodrow (Brenda) Frasure and James (Joyce)...
Lewis Laird
May 17, 2015
Lewis W. Laird 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his residence. He was a US Navy, Korean Conflict veteran, lifelong farmer and retired from AEP with 35 years of service as a lineman. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 955 and enjoyed eating and visiting with the Marcy Diner Group....
Nelson Groves
May 16, 2015
Nelson S. Groves, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 16, 2015. He was born in Belmont, Ohio on January 10, 1924. An avid outdoorsman, he was an acclaimed grouse hunter and a charter member of the Fairfield County Bird Dog Club. Nelson owned and operated Fashion and Vanity Cleaners for 25 years....
William Watts
May 15, 2015
William Delbert Watts, age 79, of Baltimore, died May 15th, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born on August 9th, 1935 in Huntington, WV. He retired from both Anchor Hocking and Ohio Packing. William enjoyed telling jokes and loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. William is survived by his loving wife of 58...
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