Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 6, 2014

Wayne S. Horn January 8, 1925 - August 6, 2014

Wayne S. Horn, 89, of Pleasantville, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Crestview. Wayne was a 1943 graduate of Pleasantville High School and a lifelong farmer in Pleasantvile. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. He also served as a township committeeman with the Farm Service...

Aug 5, 2014

Warren “Corny” Francis, age 83 passed away August 5th 2014. He graduated from Amanda High School, Class of 1949. He is retired from the Fairfield County School for Boys and the Buckeye Youth Center in Columbus, Ohio. An avid sports lover that allowed many years officiating countless games in football, basketball, baseball, and continued to officiate even at home while...

Aug 3, 2014

Ressler Helen Marie Ressler 96 of Lancaster, Oh former resident of Canton, OH passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was a retired bookkeeper for Beaver Petroleum Co. with 24 years of service and also retired from Friendly’s Restaurant. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Canton, American Business Women and founder of...

Aug 2, 2014

Johnson William “Bill” E. Johnson 56 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his residence. He was a US Army veteran, a truck driver for Port-A-Clean and a member of AMVETS. Bill is survived by his wife, Tish Johnson; son, Michael W. Johnson of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Jennifer (Shawn) Sibit of Colorado Springs, CO; two step-grandchildren, Reagan Sibit...

Aug 1, 2014

Hoover Robert H. Hoover 87 of Thornville, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver and a World War II US Army veteran. He attended the Apostolic Life Ministries. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta; children, Christine (Jim) Swain of Loveland, OH, Ralph Hoover of Hamilton, OH, Bert (Kathy)...

Jul 31, 2014

Stallard Barry Kenneth Stallard, 52, of Baltimore, left our world peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Des Plaines, Illinois, and was a graduate of Licking Heights High School. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...

Jul 31, 2014

Phyllis A. Disney, 78, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Pickering House. Caring Cremation has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Jul 30, 2014

Nancy Enmen Floyd Nancy Enmen Floyd, 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, born March 15, 1932, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Pickering House. She is survived by daughters Terri (Pierre) Danuic, Joni (Donnie) Wilson, Sons Mark Floyd and Joel Floyd; grandchildren Amber, Sonya, Matthew, Stefan and Julia; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild;...

Jul 30, 2014

Charles Warren Osbun May 29, 1922 - July 30, 2014

Charles Warren Osbun, 92, of Lancaster, formerly a 47 year resident of Millersport, passed away July 30, 2014, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1922, in Galloway, Ohio and was a graduate of North High School in Columbus, Ohio. Charles was a retired dairy farmer. He...

Jul 26, 2014

Sue L. Bowers, 67, of Baltimore, lost her courageous battle and passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel East Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her Father, Leslie A. Brown (Brownie), and Mother, Mary M. Brown. Sue is survived by her beloved Husband of 48 years, Ted E. Bowers, loving...

Jul 25, 2014

Jeffrey A. Bowers, 49, Millersport, formerly of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 26th, 2014. He was born January 30, 1965 to Dale and Rasma Bowers. Jeff is survived by his sons, Janson and Jared Bowers; brother, Jonathan (Yasuko) Bowers; estranged wife, Lisa Bowers; and parents, Dale and Rasma Bowers. He is also survived by his nephew, Joshua and...

Jul 23, 2014

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Jason M. Caudill, 35, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Jason was a graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. Jason is survived by his parents, Donald and Peggy Caudill; sister, Sarah Caudill; nephews, Quinton and Alex; grandmother, Mary Moore; aunt, Edna Moore; and several...

Jul 22, 2014

Drake William H. O. Drake, Jr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a contractor. He is survived by his wife, Christiann Drake; father of 13 children; four step-children; many grandchildren and many step-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers; many nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Jul 18, 2014

Gaffney James E. Gaffney, age 78, of Baltimore, passed away July 18, 2014 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on November 23, 1935 to Claude E. Gaffney and Mary Frances (Neal) Keys. He was a truck driver all his life and retired from TransFleet Enterprises. He attended Trinity United Church of Christ; was a Past Master...

Jul 16, 2014

David L. Phillips, age 66, of Lancaster died July 16th, 2014 at OSU Medical Center. He was born in Junior, WV on September 30th, 1947 to Howard and Dorothy Sturms Phillips. He served his country in the Ohio Air National Gaurd and was in Korea, during the Pueblo Crisis. David retired after 28 years as a Lieutenant at Firehouse #2...

Jul 16, 2014

Dustin M. LaVeck, 35, of Rushville, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Dustin is survived by his wife, Nicole LaVeck; children, Kayla Williams, James Watkins, Joseph Watkins, and Averi LaVeck; parents, Mick and Ginger LaVeck; siblings, Chris (Theresa) LaVeck, Rob (Ursula) LaVeck, and Heather LaVeck; grandmother, June (Levi) Pugh; and aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Dustin was preceded in...

Jul 14, 2014

John W. Welch, 60, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014. John worked for BriskHeat Manufacturing Company for 40 years. John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Char Welch; son, Steven Welch; daughter, Jasmine Welch; and mother, Irene Schneider. John was preceded in death by his father, John Welch; and brother, Robert Welch. An open...

Jul 14, 2014

Richard (Rich) O. Jones, age 62, of Baltimore, passed away July 14th, 2014. Rich was born on June 27th, 1952 in Columbus to his parents, Ned and Betsy Friedrichs Jones. He was a retired fire fighter from Columbus Fire Department with 25 years of service. He was also an Honor Guard member and C.O.A.F.F.A. member. Rich was a man of...

Jul 14, 2014

Sherry Kitsmiller Dunkle, age 86 of Lancaster died at her residence on July 14, 2014 surrounded by family. She was born on September 1st, 1927 to her parents Lester and Helen Bannon Ferrin, in Tonasket, WA. She retired in 1983 from Diamond Power as an office services supervisor. Sherry enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by her...

Jul 11, 2014

Dwight E. Campbell, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014. Dwight was a member of the Columbus Restoration Branch. He was a WW II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Dwight enjoyed spending time with his family. Dwight is survived by his sister, Louisea Sargent; brother, Russell B. Campbell; and many cousins; special friends, Joyce and Noah...