Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 26, 2015

Richard L. Smathers "Rick", age 68, passed away on June 26, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Father Lee Roy smathers and Mother Glenna Jean Early. He is survived by his Daughter Joanna Phillips; & Sons Christopher Smathers and Todd Smathers (Brooke); Grandchildren, Andrew, Adam, Ashlee, Alta, and Cameron; Brother Steven(Georgia) and Sister Carol Hannon (Rick); nieces and nephews....

Jun 25, 2015

Richard A. Beatty, age 93 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June25th, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center in Pleasantville. He was born to the late, Noah and Bertha Elijah Beatty on April 11, 1922. He owned and operated his own business, R.A. Beatty Tree and Lawn Service. Richard...

Jun 24, 2015

Broadrick “Rick” Bowers, 69, passed away at his home on June 24, 2015. He was a 1963 graduate of Mifflin High School. Rick retired from Ameritech after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the local corvette club and an avid Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio State University fan. Rick is survived by his children, Kim (Doug)...

Jun 22, 2015

Glenn W. Cope, age 91, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away at the Pickering House on June 22nd, 2015. His family’s love surrounded him as he left this life. He was born on October 1st, 1923 to in East Fairfield, OH to the late, Alva and Ethel Henning Cope. He graduated from East Fairfield High School in 1941 and enrolled in...

Jun 21, 2015

Kenneth Harold Lawson 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army, a retired floor contractor and a member of Logan Church of God. He also liked old cars. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 45 years, Debbie; sons, Kenny (Cassy) Lawson of Urbana,...

Jun 20, 2015

Leona Jean Tolliver 09/27/1934 – 06/20/2015 Leona “Jean” Tolliver 80 entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 20th. 2015. Leona was born in Ranger, West Virginia on September 27, 1934. She is survived by her four children, Son Jerry Lee (Cynthia) Tolliver, Daughter Cheri Lynne (Dennis) (Tolliver) Holbrook, Son Gary Alan Tolliver and his most recent furry companion Miss...

Jun 20, 2015

Dennis “Pete” Williams Sr., age 64, of Lancaster, died June 20th 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. He was born on Dec. 16, 1950 to the late, Emory and Anna Hoke Williams. He served our country in the US Marines during the Vietnam War. Pete, worked for Anchor Hocking for 10 years, and then as a Correctional Officer,...

Jun 19, 2015

Frank D. Clark, 87, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. Frank was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Army. Frank loved to fish and he loved being with his family. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie Carper Clark; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Steve McCabe; son...

Jun 17, 2015

Lynn P. Leitnaker, age 85 of Baltimore, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home, in Lancaster. Lynn was born on Sept. 5th, 1929 to the late, Paul and Dorothy Rowles Leitnaker. He was a graduate of Thurston, class of 1947. He was a founding member of the Thurston Fire Dept., a US Army Veteran serving 18...

Jun 17, 2015

John J. Carter III, age 58, of Lancaster passed away, June 17, 2015. He was born on Dec. 1st, 1956, in Honolulu to the late John J. Jr. and Carol Barber Carter. He loved life and nature and enjoyed being with his family and friends. John will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Julie...

Jun 16, 2015

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Earl C. Persinger, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Earl is survived by his children, Carol, Carlos (Diane), Jimmy, Richard (Myrtle), Manuel, Christal, and Brent (Katherine); brother, Lee Persinger; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Earl was preceded in death by his daughter, Betty and his son, Perry. Caring Cremation...

Jun 15, 2015

Seanan Thomas Rork, 41, passed away on June 15, 2015 at his home. He worked for McCormic and Schmidt in Easton using his culinary talents as a chef to make amazing dishes. He was a member of the St. Bernadette church in Lancaster. Seanan enjoyed life and especially loved spending time with his son. Seanan, was loved by many and...

Jun 14, 2015

John E. “Gene” Mathias, age 82, of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Lancaster, died at his residence on June 14th, 2015. He was born in Nelsonville, on Jan. 5th, 1933 to the late John W. and Mary C. Landerfelt Mathias. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after 26 1/2 years from Western and Southern Life Insurance Company...

Jun 13, 2015

Jean Lorene Thompson Spinks, 88, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Main Street Terrace in Lancaster. Jean was born July 5, 1926, in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Perry David and Anne Jane (Smith) Thompson. She married Gordon Stanley Spinks on November 6, 1947, in Rockville, Maryland and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1974 Jean worked at the...