Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Marvin Downard

Marvin Downard

Mar 6, 2015

Marvin L. Downard Jr. “Doggie”, 71, of Johnstown, passed away on March 6, 2015 surrounded by family. He was a loving and caring husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Susan Downard; Loving children, Linda (Doug) Smith, David (Patty) Schaller, and Thomas (Kimberly) Schaller; Loving grandchildren, Grant, Abigail, David, Thomas, Jacob, Olivia,...

Linda Stiverson

Linda Stiverson

Mar 6, 2015

Linda (Bigham) Stiverson, 67, an Amanda native and long time resident of Lancaster, died Friday March 6th, at The Pickering House surrounded by her family. Linda is survived by her partner and best friend of over 40 years; her husband Paul Stiverson, her children; Galen (Laurie) Stiverson, Paula (Greg) Hammac, Barry (Heather) Stiverson, Kevin (Candice) Stiverson, Donnie (Connie) Smith, Keith...

Jesse Whitlatch

Jesse Whitlatch

Mar 5, 2015

Jesse Whitlatch, 32, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Jesse will be remembered as a loving father, son, grandson, and brother. Jesse loved to be outdoors - camping, hunting, and fishing. He loved music and playing his guitar. Jesse was a NASCAR and Kentucky Wildcats fan. Jesse is survived by his son, Jaden; siblings, Audrey (Timm), Matthew,...

Lois Sharp

Lois Sharp

Mar 5, 2015

Lois Jean Slagle Sharp of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on March 5th, 2015 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on June 22, 1928 in Amanda, Ohio, daughter of the late James Arthur and Bernice Brunel McDonald Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Paul Edward Sharp of...

Ralph Seever

Ralph Seever

Mar 3, 2015

Ralph Clinton Seever passed away on March 3, 2015, at age 86. He was born on September 26, 1928, to Charles and Lily(Poling) Seever and was a lifelong resident of Baltimore. He graduated from Liberty Union High School, class of 1947, and worked 26 years at Pure Oil Company and 20 years at South Central Power Company before retiring. He...

Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Mar 1, 2015

Michael Dwayne Hall, 48, passed away March 1, 2015, at his home in Lancaster, Ohio where he had been in hospice care for the last month after being diagnosed with Melanoma in 2013. He was the son of Jim and Zenna Hall of Vienna, WV and graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1984 and The Ohio State University in 1998...

Billy Shreyer

Billy Shreyer

Mar 1, 2015

Billy M. Shreyer 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Pickering House. He enjoyed farming and operated Shreyer Egg Farm. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Baltimore Masonic Lodge 475 F & AM, Tarhe Shrine, Aladdin Shrine and Lancaster Chapter Council Commandery. Billy is survived by his wife of 67...

Normagene "Tommy" Glaize

Normagene "Tommy" Glaize

Feb 28, 2015

Beloved mother, Normagene “Tommy” Glaize, 88 years young, of Millersport passed away peacefully Feb 28th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on Feb 13, 1927 to the late Fredrick and Louella Hammond Thompson. She graduated from Hebron in 1945 and retired from Filter Fab. Tommy, was an honorary “favorite personality” at Hocking Hills Dialysis...

Phyllis Stafford

Phyllis Stafford

Feb 25, 2015

Phyllis C. Stafford, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away, on February 25, 2015. She was born on December 21, 1933 in Xenia, OH to the late, Ervil and Sylvia Sword Jett. Phyllis loved painting and “found her solitude in her yard work”. She will be missed by her loving family and also by her feline companion “Miss Kitty”. She is...

Roy Lee Taylor, Jr

Roy Lee Taylor, Jr

Feb 24, 2015

Roy Lee Taylor, Jr., 71, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Roy served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for many years as an upholsterer. Roy also enjoyed woodworking, basketball, and poker up until he was no longer able to because of his illness. Roy is survived...

Florence Moore

Florence Moore

Feb 21, 2015

Florence E. Moore, 91, of Baltimore, Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home. She was retired from the F&R Lazarus Company where she worked for many years in children/youth clothing departments. She is survived by daughter Gretta Ware of Tucson, Arizona, son Greg (Cindy) of Columbus Ohio, six grandchildren, Lynne Ware (Paul Robinson) of West Yorkshire, England,...

Brian Brumbaugh

Brian Brumbaugh

Feb 17, 2015

Brian A. Brumbaugh, 34, of Lancaster, passed away on February 17, 2015. He was a loving and devoted son, grandson, brother, nephew, and uncle. He was an avid golfer, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was a lifetime supporter of the Special Olympics. Brian enjoyed life and would want to remind everyone to keep livin’ the dream. He is survived...

Linda Kabealo

Linda Kabealo

Feb 17, 2015

Linda J. Kabealo, 60, of Rockbridge, departed Tuesday, February 17,2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born March 2, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert Vega Flores and the late Ruth Seybold. She attended Linden McKinley H.S. and retired from the United States Postal Service. Linda devoted all of her time and energy into being the most loving...

Joy Blanchard

Joy Blanchard

Feb 17, 2015

Joy A. Blanchard, age 62, of Lancaster, died February 17th, 2015 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joy was born on July 14th, 1952 in Detroit, MI to her late parents, Robert and Teresa Zillitch Robinson. She worked as a medical assistant at Grant Hospital and also Nationwide Insurance. She attended both Victory Hill Church and Faith Memorial Church. She was...

Melvin Tennant, Sr

Melvin Tennant, Sr

Feb 13, 2015

Melvin E. Tennant, Sr., 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home. He was retired from Babbert Co. in Canal Winchester, Ohio. He is survived by his children, Patricia Thompson, Daryl Tennant both of Youngstown, Ohio, Ellis (Cindy) Tennant of West Virginia, Donna Averill, Barbara Tennant, and Melvin E. Tennant all of...

Betty Wilson

Betty Wilson

Feb 12, 2015

Betty Jane Wilson, age 89, of Pleasantville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Lanfair Center with family by her side. She was born November 26, 1925 to the late Harley and Dorothy Neeley of Pleasantville. Betty was a 1943 graduate of Pleasantville High School. She retired from the JC Penney Company in 1987. She was a former member...

James Allan Vlerebome

James Allan Vlerebome

Feb 11, 2015

Allan Vlerebome departed this world on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 while under hospice care at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster. He had fought a valiant battle against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases for the past four years. Born August 21, 1933 and a lifelong resident of Lancaster, he graduated from LHS in 1951, attended Washington and Lee University from ’51-53 and...

Juanita Wilson

Juanita Wilson

Feb 11, 2015

Juanita Wilson, age 89, of Lancaster, died on February 11, 2015 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 17th, 1925 in Alexandria, to the late Herman and Ruth Crawford Kennedy. She worked at Big Bear for 20 years as a cashier and enjoyed collecting Bears and Manatees. Juanita loved her family, and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely....

Donald "Don/Donnie" Conrad

Donald "Don/Donnie" Conrad

Feb 11, 2015

Donald “Don/Donnie” Conrad 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed from his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 31, 1955, and lived every day to the fullest. He never knew a stranger and was loved by all. Our life on earth is a journey to be enjoyed, Don enjoyed his journey...

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Feb 10, 2015

Mary J. Scott, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on February 10, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mary is survived by her son Milo (Billie) Scott; grandchildren, Maranda (Jesse) Botts, Derick (Brandi) Scott, and Darren Scott; great-grandchildren, Kayden Botts and Hayden Botts; sisters, Elaine (William) Moore and Connie (Dee) Caudillo; nieces and...