Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 25, 2014

Hill Richard N. Hill 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his residence. He was a retired draftsman and loved to do woodworking. He is survived by his sister, Betty Powell of Denton, TX; brother, Bob Hill of Somerset, OH; sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Miller and Marcy Van Curen both of Lancaster, OH, Janet Hill of Bremen,...

Sep 25, 2014

Rupp Jeffrey Michael Rupp, 51 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1963 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. He was the second child born to Anthony Francis Rupp and Rita Irene Para Rupp. He graduated from Carbondale Area High School in 1981 and The Pennsylvania State University...

Sep 23, 2014

Harlan Mary Ann (Robertson) Harlan, 84, of Lancaster, passed away in Columbus on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, from complications resulting from a fall. Born on January 22, 1930, and raised in Gibson County, TN, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Jonathan J. “Jack” and Mabel (Anderson) Robertson. She was a 1948 graduate of Peabody High School (TN). After...

Sep 21, 2014

LANCASTER: Shirley Ann (Shallenberger) Billingsley, passed away peacefully at age 72, on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was devoted, caring, and fun-loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Shirl enlightened the hearts of many who knew her, with her smile, her wit, and personality. All of your thoughts, prayers, and concerns for Shirley are gratefully appreciated. She smiles...

Sep 14, 2014

Kevin Lee Landis, 44, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Grant Medical Center. Kevin was a 1988 graduate of Sheridan High School and earned his Bachelors of Electrical Engineering from DeVry University. He worked for American Electric Power. Kevin was an avid bowler. Most of all Kevin loved his family and being the #1 soccer...

Sep 9, 2014

Young Rosalie “Rose” J. Utt Young 81 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Hebron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center. She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. Rose is survived by her daughters, Gloria Crist of Lancaster, Ohio, Connie (John) Russell and Dawn Breneman all of New Lexington, Ohio; sons, Patrick (Tracey)...

Sep 5, 2014

Karen Sue (Hunt) Kuhn, age 67, of Fairfield, Ohio passed unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2014, while on vacation in Rhode Island. Born December 23, 1946, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Mary and the late Russell Hunt of Lancaster. Karen graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1965 and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism. Karen...

Sep 5, 2014

Mauger E. Irene McDowell Mauger 93 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Homestead Nursing Center. She was a member of the former Methodist Church in front of Violet Cemetery and a member of the Pickerington Senior Citizens. She is survived by her daughter, Naomi Stiles of Baltimore, Ohio; sons, Paul (Barbara) McDowell of Willis, Texas and Darrell...

Sep 3, 2014

Kenneth R. Earle, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Pickering House. Kenneth was born February 22, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Dorothy Earle. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda Earle; children, Kim (Geoff) Davis, Scott (Cindy) Earle, and Stephanie...

Sep 2, 2014

John Curtis Baird October 19, 1917 - September 2, 2014

Baird John Curtis Baird 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 19, 1917 to the late Clarence and Sadie Tobin Baird in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 125 N....

Sep 2, 2014

Eugene “Gene” Haffey, 86, of Carroll, Ohio passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Gene was a member of David’s United Church of Christ and he served in the U.S. Army. He was a milk hauler for 36 years; built, owned, and operated the Dairy Queen in Canal Winchester for 23 years; and drove a Bloom...

Sep 2, 2014

Gladys E. Wright, 91, of Newark, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. She taught Sunday school for 30 years and was a choir member with the New Life Christian Center in Lancaster. She attended New Life Christian Center since 1960 and has attended The Life Church in Heath, Ohio since...

Sep 2, 2014

Kimberly A. Barnhart, age 48 of Logan, died September 2nd, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Butler, PA on April 15, 1966. She graduated from OU and helped the world by being an energy auditor and incorporating solar energy into people’s lives. Kim was the beautiful baby daughter of Karl and Peggy Barnhart of Lancaster; a wonderful sister...

Sep 1, 2014

Betty L. Stokes, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Glenn and Mary Tinker Meeder in Chicago on April 18th, 1927. Betty graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1944 and was a 1949 graduate from the Ohio State University. She mostly taught 5th and 6th grade at...

Aug 31, 2014

Janet McKenzie Gilmore, of Lancaster, dearly loved mother of John Gilmore (Pat) and Anne Gilmore, of Lancaster, Steven Gilmore (Cindy) of Memphis, TN, and Susan Buck (Robert) of Atlanta, GA. died on August 31, 2014, at The Inn at Fairfield Village in Lancaster. She was 99 years old. A 60+ year resident of Lancaster, she had been an active volunteer...

Aug 30, 2014

Bosscawen Randall “Randy” L. Bosscawen 61 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Kobacker House. He was owner and operator of Multicon Fire Containment. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki; children, Shawn J. Bosscawen of Groveport, Ohio, Nathan D. Bosscawen of Whitehall, Ohio; Christi M. (Michael) Fields of Carroll, Ohio, and Ryan...

Aug 29, 2014

Linda Middleton, age 67 of Millersport, passed away at her residence in the early morning of August 29th, 2014. She was born to the late, Ernest and Oma Garey Dupler on January 25th, 1947 in Columbus. She was an avid golfer, who also enjoyed going to the beach, and occasionally combined the two. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother...

Aug 28, 2014

Raymond L. “Puddy” Hollaway, Jr, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Pickering House. Ray was born July 4, 1924 in Ferguson, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Marybeth Hollaway; parents, Agnes and Raymond L. Hollaway, Sr. of Alliance, Ohio; son, Jeffrey Jay Hollaway; and son-in-law, William...

Aug 28, 2014

Griffith Lola Jean “Jeannie” Griffith, 71, made her home in Lancaster, Ohio with her cousin, Melverna C. Huey, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Amanda Senior Citizens Group, Bremen Senior Citizens Group, Friendly 60’s, Olivedale...

Aug 27, 2014

CREMATION Thursday, August 28, 2014