Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 13, 2015

Ruth Margaret Johnson, 97, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 12, 1917 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Willard and Mary Dickson. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Lilyon) Johnson, Jack (Pam) Johnson, Charles Johnson, and John (Sue) Johnson; daughters, Carolyn Morris,...

Jan 12, 2015

Marian Raab Townsend, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at the Pickering House. Marian was a member of the First Community Church in Columbus and First United Methodist Church in Lancaster where she was also a member of the Laura Rice Seaman Circle. Marian worked as an elementary school teacher in Bexley, Ohio and Lakewood, Ohio....

Jan 12, 2015

Frances L. Switzer 94 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Arbors West. She retired from Crown-Zellerbach and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Frances is survived by her daughter, Connie (Ron) Hanes of West Jefferson, Ohio; grandson, Matthew Hanes of Columbus, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Gabriel and Saffron; nieces and nephews, Don DeLong, Rosetta...

Jan 11, 2015

Ralph C. Hennis, 67, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away January 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Ralph was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1965. He was employed for 25 years with C.O.W. Inc. Ralph is survived by his wife of 11 years, Carolyn E. (Pennington) Hennis; children,...

Jan 10, 2015

Barbara J. Byers, 76, of Rushville, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Jan 9, 2015

Lorraine Adeline Skinner, age 84, of Bremen, OH died January 9th, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late John and Susan Durrant Green in Los Angeles, CA on Aug 30, 1930. She worked as a teller. She was an avid gardener who also enjoyed crocheting and loved being with her family and will be greatly missed....

Jan 7, 2015

Maxine (Reese) Barnes, 85 of Clearport, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was a graduate of Amanda High School Class of 1947. She was a life member of the American Legion Post 11 Women’s Auxiliary and a member of Mt. Carmel Church in Clearport. Maxine retired from Equitable Federal Savings and Loan in Lancaster and was a secretary...

Jan 6, 2015

Roger William Rex, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at home on January 6, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he enjoyed fast cars and karaoke. He was an amazing sales executive and was highly regarded by his colleagues and friends. Roger is survived by his children, Julia...

Jan 5, 2015

Dakota Dyar Fields 12/25/1990-1/5/2015 If you knew Dakota, you knew he was the most Extraordinary Person! Dakota had a certain glow about him-he touched people’s lives coast to coast. Truly “made in the U.S.A.; Dakota lived in Florida, Las Vegas and Ohio making many caring friends wherever he traveled. Born in Florida, he was involved in sports from the age...

Jan 5, 2015

Dan Warren Hester, 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, January 5, 2015, surrounded by members of the immediate family. He was born in October, 1923, to the late Myrtle Cornell and Nat William Hester in Fries, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances, and brother, Carl. Dan’s cherished...

Jan 4, 2015

Hermalee Conley Hardin, 91, of Baltimore, Ohio died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky March 25, 1923 to parents George W. and Stella Meade Conley. Also preceded in death by husband, John Hardin; former husband, Gail “Rick” Dunkel; sister, Ila Beatrice McGuire; brother, George D. Conley; and nieces,...

Dec 31, 2014

Linda Jane Carpenter, 70 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was a retired loan processor for Huntington Mortgage Co. with 26 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and collecting snowmen. Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Carpenter; sons, Scott (Cheryl) Carpenter of Granville, Ohio and Dan...

Dec 31, 2014

Kimberly D. Friedrich, age 49, of Baltimore, died December 31st, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 17th, 1965 to the late Richard Kinnear and Linda Vickroy. Kim worked for Beacon 360 Management and also previously for Gorsuch Realty Co. for 15 years. She enjoyed shopping and playing BINGO, but mainly loved to...

Dec 31, 2014

Herman L. Truelove, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at his home. Herman was born August 26, 1925, in Clermont, Georgia, to Beulah (Dunagan) and Clyde Truelove who preceded him in death. After graduating from high school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Herman enlisted in the United States Navy. Late in World War II, Herman served on...

Dec 29, 2014

M. Jeanne Keeney, age 88 of Lancaster, died on December 29th, 2014 at Autumn on Forry in Newark. She was born on November 29th, 1926 to the late W. E. and Bessy Manning Pierson in Logan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the puppet ministry. She retired from Gay Fad Glassware...

Dec 27, 2014

James F. Shaeffer, Sr., 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Jim was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. He retired from Mid West Fabricating after 48 years with the company. He enjoyed woodworking and he especially enjoyed being a grandfather. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Shaeffer; daughter, Kathy (Pete) Hoffmannbeck; granddaughters,...

Dec 26, 2014

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Harry K. Nauman, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday, December 26, 2014, at the Pickering House. He was born April 13, 1928, to Leona and Rolland Nauman Harry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1942 and was in the U.S. Army of Occupation in Japan after World War II. He was a sign...

Dec 23, 2014

Robert W. Weimer, 68, of Lancaster died a his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Robert was born on December 21, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to Homer and Esther Weimer. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran. Anyone with information about Robert's family or relatives, is asked to please call the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home at 740-653-0652 or the Fairfield County...

Dec 21, 2014

David Michael “Mick” Schwamberger 74 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at his residence. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force and was a retired analyst for Lucent Technologies with over 30 years of service. He loved woodworking and loved spending time with his grandchildren. David is survived by his son, Michael (Roberta)...

Dec 19, 2014

John P. “Whitey” Kerns 100 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was co-owner of Doid Kerns and Son Roofing and Heating for 70 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. John is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Jim) Karr of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Robert Z....