Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 7, 2015

Maxine (Reese) Barnes, 85 of Clearport, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was a graduate of Amanda High School Class of 1947. She was a life member of the American Legion Post 11 Women’s Auxiliary and a member of Mt. Carmel Church in Clearport. Maxine retired from Equitable Federal Savings and Loan in Lancaster and was a secretary...

Jan 6, 2015

Roger William Rex, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at home on January 6, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he enjoyed fast cars and karaoke. He was an amazing sales executive and was highly regarded by his colleagues and friends. Roger is survived by his children, Julia...

Jan 5, 2015

Dakota Dyar Fields 12/25/1990-1/5/2015 If you knew Dakota, you knew he was the most Extraordinary Person! Dakota had a certain glow about him-he touched people’s lives coast to coast. Truly “made in the U.S.A.; Dakota lived in Florida, Las Vegas and Ohio making many caring friends wherever he traveled. Born in Florida, he was involved in sports from the age...

Jan 5, 2015

Dan Warren Hester, 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, January 5, 2015, surrounded by members of the immediate family. He was born in October, 1923, to the late Myrtle Cornell and Nat William Hester in Fries, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances, and brother, Carl. Dan’s cherished...

Jan 4, 2015

Hermalee Conley Hardin, 91, of Baltimore, Ohio died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky March 25, 1923 to parents George W. and Stella Meade Conley. Also preceded in death by husband, John Hardin; former husband, Gail “Rick” Dunkel; sister, Ila Beatrice McGuire; brother, George D. Conley; and nieces,...

Dec 31, 2014

Linda Jane Carpenter, 70 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was a retired loan processor for Huntington Mortgage Co. with 26 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and collecting snowmen. Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Carpenter; sons, Scott (Cheryl) Carpenter of Granville, Ohio and Dan...

Dec 31, 2014

Kimberly D. Friedrich, age 49, of Baltimore, died December 31st, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 17th, 1965 to the late Richard Kinnear and Linda Vickroy. Kim worked for Beacon 360 Management and also previously for Gorsuch Realty Co. for 15 years. She enjoyed shopping and playing BINGO, but mainly loved to...

Dec 31, 2014

Herman L. Truelove, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at his home. Herman was born August 26, 1925, in Clermont, Georgia, to Beulah (Dunagan) and Clyde Truelove who preceded him in death. After graduating from high school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Herman enlisted in the United States Navy. Late in World War II, Herman served on...

Dec 29, 2014

M. Jeanne Keeney, age 88 of Lancaster, died on December 29th, 2014 at Autumn on Forry in Newark. She was born on November 29th, 1926 to the late W. E. and Bessy Manning Pierson in Logan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the puppet ministry. She retired from Gay Fad Glassware...

Dec 27, 2014

James F. Shaeffer, Sr., 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Jim was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. He retired from Mid West Fabricating after 48 years with the company. He enjoyed woodworking and he especially enjoyed being a grandfather. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Shaeffer; daughter, Kathy (Pete) Hoffmannbeck; granddaughters,...

Dec 26, 2014

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Harry K. Nauman, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday, December 26, 2014, at the Pickering House. He was born April 13, 1928, to Leona and Rolland Nauman Harry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1942 and was in the U.S. Army of Occupation in Japan after World War II. He was a sign...

Dec 23, 2014

Robert W. Weimer, 68, of Lancaster died a his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Robert was born on December 21, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to Homer and Esther Weimer. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran. Anyone with information about Robert's family or relatives, is asked to please call the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home at 740-653-0652 or the Fairfield County...

Dec 21, 2014

David Michael “Mick” Schwamberger 74 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at his residence. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force and was a retired analyst for Lucent Technologies with over 30 years of service. He loved woodworking and loved spending time with his grandchildren. David is survived by his son, Michael (Roberta)...

Dec 19, 2014

John P. “Whitey” Kerns 100 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was co-owner of Doid Kerns and Son Roofing and Heating for 70 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. John is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Jim) Karr of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Robert Z....

Dec 17, 2014

Dwight Wesley Lightner, 66, Sugar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Pickering House. Dwight was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He was very proud to have served as a United States Marine in the Viet Nam War. Dwight passed away after many years of suffering from Agent Orange poisoning, yet never regretted his...

Dec 16, 2014

John Robert Welch, 69, of Lancaster, passed away at home on December 16, 2014. He was born June 14, 1945 to the late Neil and Mary Welch. He was a Lancaster High School graduate of 1964. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War. John is survived by his son Robert (Kendall) Welch of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Robby and Lauren;...

Dec 16, 2014

Bryan C. Shook, age 53, of Thurston, died on December 16th, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. Bryan was born on January 17, 1961 to his mother, Betty Imbody Shook and the late Virgil Shook in Wheeling, WV. He attended the Church of Christ in Antioch, OH. He worked as a Monroe County Deputy Sheriff, the Department of Corrections, a Columbus...

Dec 14, 2014

Addison Linda Lee Addison 72 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the Kobacker House. She was retired from Lucent Technologies with 30 years of service. She was a member of the Linnville Community Church and the Quilt Girls Club. Linda is survived by her husband of 26 years, John Addison; daughter, Vicky (David) Schulte of...

Dec 13, 2014

Annie Diles, 62, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at her home on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Annie is survived by her husband, John Counts; children, Maggie (Paul) Doughty, Johnie (Jennifer) Counts, Rocky (Kellie) Counts, Robbie (Kellie) Counts, and Nikkita (Louis) Kleinlein; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings, Verna Stewart, Linda Diles, Audrey Diles, Margaret Diles, Kathy (Danny) Richmond, Tina...

Dec 11, 2014

B. Ruth Anderson, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 11, 2014 surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth is survived by her children, Mark (Jenni) Anderson, of Bremen, and Cheryl (Lon) Rhoades, of Springfield; five grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and...