Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 13, 2014

Betty E. Neel, age 85, of Lancaster, died June 13th, 2014 at her residence. She was born on October 28th, 1928 to Ernest and Grace Farver McAfee in Orrville, OH. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She was an avid gardener who loved spending hours in her flower beds. Betty will be greatly missed...

Jun 11, 2014

Dorsie Lewis, Jr., 63, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Dorsie retired from Premier Auto Glass. He was a kind and generous person who would help anyone in need. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Dorsie also loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends as if they were his own children and grandchildren....

Jun 9, 2014

Joie Jordan-Binner, 61, of Lancaster, passed away Monday June 9, 2014 after losing her courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 10, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Geneva Young. She is survived by her loving husband, Douglas Binner; sisters Phyllis Young and Roberta (Phil) Pysher; daughters, Melinda Garner (Joe Woods), Jolene (Harold) Austin and...

Jun 9, 2014

C. Edwin McLaughlin March 23, 1918 - June 9, 2014

C. Edwin McLaughlin, 96, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Monday, June 9, 2014. Edwin was born March 23, 1918, and was a lifelong farmer in Rushville. He was married to his wife, Wahnetta on July 2, 1977. He was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church...

Jun 8, 2014

Upp Dorothy L. Kiger Upp 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a Lancaster High School Graduate class of 1940. She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church, Pickerington Senior Citizens Center and Sugar Grove Senior Citizens. In 2014, she was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame....

Jun 8, 2014

Elizabeth “Tillie” Merton, age 96, of Lancaster died June 8th, 2014 at Lanfair Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born in Birmingham, Al on October, 4th 1917 to her parents, Walter and Rhe Crowley Tillett. She graduated with a B.S. in Music from the University of Kentucky. Tillie went on to teach for 25 years in Lancaster and Florida. She helped...

Jun 8, 2014

Harold V. Taylor passed on June 8th at age ninety-six in Fort Myers, Florida. Prior to retiring in Florida, he was a life long resident of Ohio. Harold served proudly and honorably in WW II and is part of the “Greatest Generation”. Upon discharge from the service, he pursued the career of a professional tile, stone and marble cutter and...

Jun 6, 2014

Lois M Garey, age 80 of Baltimore, died on Friday, June 6th, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to her parents, Don and Pearl Ford Trimmer on November 1st, 1933 in Pickerington. She had a lifelong occupation as a hair dresser, fixing hair up until just a few months prior to her passing. She was an active member...

Jun 6, 2014

Zack Thomas Laughlin, age 16 of Lancaster, born June 20, 1997, died June 6th, 2014 in an auto accident. He played percussion in the Berne Union Marching Band and Wind Ensemble, was a member of the Honor Society, and was entering his senior year of High School. He enjoyed playing video games, hanging out with friends, and playing the...

Jun 4, 2014

Thomas Edward Hanna, 65 of Lancaster, born August 8, 1948, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. Tom worked for Anchor Hocking for 5 years, and was retired from Premix/Venture where he drove a tow-motor for 28 years. He was also a painter at the Old County Home and had done various roofing jobs for...

Jun 4, 2014

Smith Eileen M. Smith 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 peacefully at her home. She was a member of the First united Methodist Church, Rebecca Circle, Women on the Home Front, a seamstress for the VA Hospital, volunteer at the Georgian Museum, election poll worker, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother. Eileen is survived...

Jun 2, 2014

Floyd E. Shupe, age 79, of Baltimore died June 2nd, 2014 at his residence. Floyd was born on August 13th, 1934 to Le Roy and Lucille Edgington Shupe in Lancaster. Floyd retired from TWA after 38 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen (Dan) Roshon of Baltimore, Julie (Bryan) Sines of Worthington; grandchildren, Ashley (Nate) Byers of Madison,...

May 27, 2014

Andres Naomi E. Andres 87 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home. Naomi was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church until her illness prevented her from attending services. As the wife of a minister, she served the church in many capacities....

May 22, 2014

Floyd R. Henderson Jr., age 57 of Pleasantville, died at his residence surrounded by his loving family on May 22nd, 2014. Pete was a hero in his battle with lung cancer. He was born in Lancaster, on March 21, 1957 to his parents, Floyd R. and Betty E. Swick Henderson. Pete loved the Lord, and was a member of...

May 22, 2014

Robert “Rob” Austin, 58, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Rob was born March 22, 1956, in Ironton, Ohio. Rob is survived by his sons, Steven Austin and Rich Austin; granddaughter, Taylor Austin; beloved parents, Bob and Esther of Lakeland, Florida; sister, Denise Austin; and brother, Anthony Austin. Memorial service for Rob will...

May 20, 2014

Thomas Lee Lucas, age 74 of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on May 20th, 2014. He was born to Richard and Marjorie Short Lucas on July 14, 1940 in Lancaster. He was a member of the Lancaster and Logan Eagles and was also a member of Angler’s Paradise and was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He...

May 20, 2014

Brandyberry Dorothy M. Brandyberry 94 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a loving and devoted Pastor’s wife. She attended Cleveland Bible College. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Ed) Helber of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, David Brandyberry...

May 18, 2014

Yarger Wanda Mae Nutter Yarger 82 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of New Lexington, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her residence. She was retired from Diamond Power International Co. as a blue print reader. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a volunteer at the church and traveled with Olivedale Senior Citizens. Her grandchildren were...

May 18, 2014

Lotrell Warren Lunsford

April 11, 2014 - May 18, 2014

Lunsford Lotrell Warren Lunsford 1 month old, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was the son of Dashawn Lunsford and O’Neal Blackburn of Lancaster, Ohio; grandparents, Dana and Doug Scarberry of Amanda, Ohio, and Danesha Lunsford of Columbus, Ohio;...

May 16, 2014

Kathy Poling, 57, of Junction City, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Pickering House. Kathy was born June 11, 1956, in Columbus to the late Richard and Alice Podelco. Kathy is survived by her husband, Brian Poling; children, Alice (Jeff) of Junction City, Brian Jr. of Junction City, and Jennifer (Steve) of Columbus; grandchildren, Sammi Kerr, Nathaniel...