Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Olivia Stover

Olivia Stover

Jun 10, 2015

Olivia Phyllis Stover 96, our dear Mother, went home to be with the Lord June 10, 2015. She leaves fond memories to her children Carole Stover and Rosemary (Tom) Domin. Grandchildren, D’Metri and AnToni Domin, and sister, Verla (Marvin) Wright. Preceded in death by her parents Leland and Mabel Trimmer Macklin, Husband, O. Edgar Stover, of 30 years(1976). Siblings Lenore...

William McCandlish

William McCandlish

Jun 10, 2015

William W. McCandlish, 89, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was born in Bremen to the late Jesse Murl and Florence McCandlish. William served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for a short time as a Fairfield County Deputy Sheriff and at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. He then worked...

Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson

Jun 9, 2015

Matthew L. Robinson, age 52, of Chillicothe, died suddenly June 9th, 2015 while working in Lancaster. He was born to the late, Francis and Mary Green Robinson in Lancaster on August 4th, 1962. He owned his own business and mowed lawns for many loyal customers. Matt was passionate about helping others. He loved his pets and family deeply, and will...

Lonnie Howard

Lonnie Howard

Jun 9, 2015

Lonnie Howard, 57, died peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2015, one day after the passing of his ex-wife, Tina. He grew up in Marysville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Howard, and brother, Rick Howard. Lonnie was a huge cricket fan, karaoke king, national putt-putt championship winner, and never knew a stranger. He drove a...

Robert Zeller

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

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

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 Russell’s 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

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

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

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

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

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 Alten’s 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....