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Betty Slone

Betty Slone

Nov 18, 2014

Betty Lou (Congrove) Slone, 84, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Betty was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church in Baltimore. She was a 1948 graduate of Pickerington High School and she worked for 18 years as a missionary and teacher in Papua New Guinea. Betty is survived by her husband of 37 years, Eugene...

Barbara Kegler

Barbara Kegler

Nov 16, 2014

Barbara M. Kegler, 80, of Pleasantville, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She dedicated her life to being a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and always enjoyed the company of friends and family. Barbara is survived by her children Kathy Cronk, Cindy Skipper, Pam Robbins, Bob (Karen) Kegler, Frances “Bit” (Jeff) Ausenbaugh, Melissa (Jeff)...

Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson

Nov 16, 2014

Mary E. Wilson, age 62 of Baltimore, passed away on November 16th, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on November 29th, 1951 to the late Mary Richards and William Crutcher. She worked as a Title Officer at Talon Title Agency for 15 plus years. She was a member of the New Zion United...

Bruce Moore

Bruce Moore

Nov 15, 2014

Bruce A. Moore, 63, of Carroll, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Bruce was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was a life member of the Baltimore V.F.W. Post 3761 and a member of the Pickerington American Legion Post 283. Bruce is survived by his wife, Rose; daughter, Tracey; son, Greg; step daughter, Shannon; many...

Charlotte White

Charlotte White

Nov 12, 2014

Charlotte I. White, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Heartland - Fairfield Nursing Center. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Geneva Raver

Geneva Raver

Nov 9, 2014

Geneva Huff Raver, passed away Sunday, on the day of our Lord, November 9, 2014 in the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH following an extended illness. She was born February 7, 1923 in Naples, KY, daughter of Allen and Margaret Sark Huff. She was proceeded in death by husbands: Joe Stewart of Ashland and Gerald Raver of Baltimore OH....

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Nov 8, 2014

Dorothy M. Smith, age 89, of Baltimore, died November 8th, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Liberty Township on Nov. 27th, 1924 to the late Otho and Ethel Jenks Poston. She was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church, the Fairfield Grange, the Ladies VFW Auxiliary #1534, and the Friendly 60’s. Dorothy was survived by her...

Helen DeLong

Helen DeLong

Nov 8, 2014

Helen L. Delong, age 90 of Zanesville, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at Oak Point Nursing Home in Baltic, OH. Helen was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, yet lived in Zanesville for the past 8 years to be closer to her sister Evelyn and niece Sandy. She was married to the late, Orville “Dutch” DeLong who...

Thomas Artz

Thomas Artz

Nov 7, 2014

Thomas M. Artz, age 86 of Rushville, died November 7th, 2014 at OSU Medical Center. He was born on September 8th, 1928 in Hebron, OH to his late parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Canter Artz. He graduated from Hebron High School, and Ohio State University. He served in the NAVY. He retired as a Quality Control Engineer for AT&T. He was...

Ronald Swartz

Ronald Swartz

Nov 3, 2014

Ronald E. Swartz, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. Ronald was born December 21, 1943, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Arthur and Virginia (Pierce) Swartz, Jr. Ronald’s passion was baking and he was well known for his donuts and pastries. He opened the Little Donut Shop in Lancaster and then later opened Lancaster’s first drive-thru...

Josephine McDonald

Josephine McDonald

Nov 2, 2014

Josephine B. McDonald, 94, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born December 29, 1919, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Paul R. Bissell Sr. and Mabel Corwin. Josephine has been a resident of the Lancaster area since 1970. She was last employed at the Lancaster Health Department - Division of Vital Statistics and Big Brothers -...

Roy Roby

Roy Roby

Nov 1, 2014

Roy “Bugs” Roby, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on November 1, 2014 at Grant Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Roy is survived by his children Scott (Tammie) Roby and Becky (Michael) Paul; step-children Katrina (Roger) Fox, Bonnie (Bart) Barker, David Looman, and Mechele (Rodger) Coakley; several natural grandchildren, step-grandchildren, natural great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Roby. He was proceeded...

Vickie Dittoe

Vickie Dittoe

Oct 31, 2014

Biography Vickie Dittoe, of Lancaster, passed away on October 31, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Caring Cremation has taken place with The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Online Condolences can be made on the link on the right side of this page. Facts Born: January 9, 1952 Death: October 31,...

John Kerr Sr

John Kerr Sr

Oct 31, 2014

John Emery Myers Kerr Sr., 84, was a long time resident of Athens, died Oct. 31st, 2014 at Carriage Court of Hilliard where he has lived since August 2012. He was born on January 5th, 1930 in Willmington, OH to the late R. Kenneth Kerr and Charlotte Sieber Kerr of Lancaster. Jack was a 1948 Lancaster High School Graduate...

V. Pearl Hutton

V. Pearl Hutton

Oct 31, 2014

V. Pearl Hutton, 97 years, six months of Baltimore, Ohio journeyed to Canaan Land on October 31, 2014. Parents Melzer and Bertha (Saxton) Hutton brought her into this world May 1, 1917, in Rutland, Ohio. The twelfth of thirteen children, she is preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers, Jimmy, Edward, Charles (Baltimore), Arliegh, Manning, George, Elba, and Irvin...

James Beatty

James Beatty

Oct 28, 2014

James Beatty, 75, of Lancaster, formerly of Lompoc, California, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. James was born on November 26, 1938, in West Newton, Massachusetts to the late George and Anne Manning, Sr.. James enjoyed volunteering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was also a member of the Carmelites. James is survived by his wife of...

Gladys Wacker

Gladys Wacker

Oct 27, 2014

Gladys L. Wacker, 89, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, October 27, 2014 at her home. She was born near Pleasantville, Fairfield County, Ohio, on December 19, 1924 to Ethel and Hiram Sheets. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lancaster and also attended Baltimore United Methodist Church, Baltimore. She was a realtor...

Robert "Bob" Corn, Jr

Robert "Bob" Corn, Jr

Oct 27, 2014

Robert (Bob) E. Corn, Jr., age 63, of Lancaster passed away Oct. 27th, 2014 at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 7th, 1951 to his late father Bob “Popcorn” Sr. and his surviving mother, M. Joann Corn. He was a 1969 graduate of LHS and retired in 2012 after 43 years at Anchor Hocking Plant...

Grace Karshner

Grace Karshner

Oct 26, 2014

Grace L. Karshner, 98, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Lanfair Center. Grace was born December 26, 1915, in Ross County, Ohio to the late Alvin and Cordia Hatmaker. Grace was a charter member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. She also worked several years for the Irving Drew Shoe Company. Grace is survived by her...

Bridget Halstead

Bridget Halstead

Oct 26, 2014

Bridget Ellen Halstead, age 95, of Newark, previously of Baltimore, passed away October 26th, 2014 at the Sterling House in Newark. She was born on Feb. 9th, 1919 in Crickmer, WV, to her late parents, Wilburn and Johanna Griffin Vandal. She enjoyed making pillows for her family and was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be missed...

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