Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 28, 2015

Biography

Tim L. Cook, 57, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Tim was a big fan of the Buckeyes and the Browns. He loved cooking and liked to comment that he has been a cook all of his life, literally. His laughter and jokes brought a smile to many and will...

Sep 28, 2015

Larry L. Rausch 77 died Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth Rausch and his first wife, Barbara G. Rausch. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Rausch; sons, Skip (Jenny) Rausch and David (Deborah) Rausch; step-daughter, Monica (Doug) Hogle; grandchildren, Zachary (Lauren) Rausch, Katie (Thomas)...

Sep 27, 2015

Betty E. Lucas 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Home Study Club, Mumaugh Memorial, Twig # 7, Alter Guild, Laura Rice Circle and founding member of the Junior Women’s Club. Betty is survived by her daughters,...

Sep 26, 2015

William D. Phillips 88 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Heartland Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired brick and block layer, attended Bremen Holiness Church and a member of Fairfield Fish and Game Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. William is survived by his daughters, Angie “Sissy” (Richard) Griggs of Junction City,...

Sep 25, 2015

Ocal Patricia (Pat) Mader, 74-years-young, of Lancaster, peacefully passed over to our Lord in Heaven on Friday, September 25, 2015, at Arbors at Carroll (formerly, Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre), with her daughter alongside her lovingly holding her hands. After courageously battling long-term Alzheimer’s, she has been rewarded with wholeness once again. Pat was born on May 16, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio,...

Sep 24, 2015

James E. Ricker, 82, went to be with the Lord on September 24th, 2015, with his family by his side. Even though selfishly we are going to miss him here on Earth, we know that he has a lot of catching up to do with his siblings in Heaven. Jim was born on October 14, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He...

Sep 23, 2015

Chester Allen Clum, 58, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the Pickering House. He was a 1975 graduate of Lancaster High School. He loved Volkswagens and was a mechanic at West Side Foreign Cars for 20 years. Chester is survived by his father, Ed (Carol) Clum; and brother, Gary (Nelly) Clum. He was preceded in...

Sep 22, 2015

Lennie Marie Arledge, age 74, of Lancaster, died September 22nd, 2015 at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born to the late James and Marlene Armtrout Brumfield in Circleville on April 9th, 1941. She retired from Homestead Nursing as a cook. Lennie was great with food and fed and cared for lots of kids on the West Side of Lancaster....

Sep 21, 2015

Dolores J. Lowry Vaughan 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was retired from Lancaster City Schools where she worked in the cafeteria for over 30 years and a member of Grace United Church of Christ. Dolores is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Vaughan; children, Terrie (Mike) Vaughan Meenach...

Sep 20, 2015

Michael Gene Peters, age 65, of Lancaster Ohio, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at The James OSU Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mike was born on June 3, 1950 to the late Dolores and Earl Peters. He was a life-long resident of Lancaster and recently retired from Diamond Power in May of 2015 where he was a member of the...

Sep 20, 2015

Josephine “Jo” Rosella Williams, 89, of Lancaster, OH passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. Jo was born in Wayne County, Ohio on May 24, 1926 to the late Harry and Minnie Ogden. She met her husband, Harold V. “Abey” Williams, in Wooster, OH and they were married in 1949. Jo was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her...

Sep 19, 2015

Casey Jeana Kelsey Canter, 6, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after a respiratory illness. Casey is survived by her parents, Debbie and Andrew Canter; brothers, Chase Canter and Lance Canter; grandparents, Howard and Delores Arter, Sr. of Clearwater, Florida and Doris Canter Scott of Lancaster; aunts and uncles, Howard and Sandy Arter,...

Sep 19, 2015

David R. Miller 74 of Ft. Myers, Florida former resident of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Lee Memorial Hospital. He was a retired manager at Nationwide Insurance, attended First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida and a member of Grove City Masonic Lodge for forty years. He loved to travel, going to Jackson Hole, WY,...

Sep 19, 2015

Jane Ann (Murphy) Smith, 95, of Millersport, died Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jane was born in Thurston, OH on May 27, 1920 to Fred and Nellie Murphy. She is survived by her son, Randal (Randy) Smith, Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Yolonda Ann (Michael) Reardon, Sanibel, FL and Cynthia (Will) Lecrone, Rushville, OH; five grandchildren, Brian Reardon, Brent Reardon, Donna (Michael) Taylor,...

Sep 19, 2015

Betty L. (Lescalleet) Wharton, 76, of Lancaster passed away at the Pickering House on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Betty devoted her life to helping others. Her generosity, caring spirit, and selflessness touched everyone she met. Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Wharton, Jim (Pam) Wharton, and Bill (Lori) Wharton; grandchildren, Ryan (Cindy Kraft) Wharton, Jon Wharton, Katelyn (Ryan) Bieber,...

Sep 18, 2015

Paul E. Van Camp, age 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, died September 18th, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born to the late Lester and Faye Doyle Van Camp on July 22nd, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Paul attended the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. Paul and his wife Evelyn have been residents of Lancaster since 1964. They...

Sep 15, 2015

Norma J. Straten passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15th. She retired from the Lancaster City Schools as a Managing Cook after 25 years of service. She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening, fishing and watching The Ohio State Buckeyes. She is a member of the 6th Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David L....

Sep 15, 2015

Harold E. Blank, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on September 15, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harold was a veteran in WWII in the army. He retired from Anchor Hocking plant 2 after 42 years of service. He was a lifelong member of the Eagles and the American Legion. Harold is...

Sep 12, 2015

Charles “Chuck” W. Orr, age 83, of Lancaster, Died Sept. 12th, 2015 at the Arbors of Carroll. A son of the late, John J. and Alice Mae (Sharkey) Orr was born at Stonecreek, OH on Oct. 21st, 1931. Prior to his enlistment in the Korean War, Charles married the former Mary Lou Jones on December 15th, 1950. They reared four...

Sep 11, 2015

Langfitt Leatrice “Tiggie” Joy Creel Thorn Langfitt 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at The Pickering House. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Spencer and Bertha Gilman Creel. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and...