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Loretta Clark

Loretta Clark

May 16, 2014

Loretta Clark, 74, Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2014. Loretta was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Loretta is survived by son, Bill Clark; daughter, Robin (Jeff) Patrick; and daughter, Dee (Jeff) Wright. Beloved grandma to Madison, Jalynn, Jenesa, Jennifer, Jacinda, and Katelyn. Great grandma to Kimberly and her future great...

Dr. John Furlow

Dr. John Furlow

May 13, 2014

Dr. John W. Furlow, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He was born May 3, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Furlow received his Ph.D. in U.S. history at the University of North Carolina, his M.A. from the University of Michigan, and his B.A. from Middlebury College (VT). He contributed to four books, published in numerous scholarly...

Bernadine "Bernie" Baker

Bernadine "Bernie" Baker

May 12, 2014

Bernadine “Bernie” Baker, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at the Pickering House. Bernie was born in Lancaster on June 13, 1930, the oldest of Florence and Bernard Griffith’s 3 children. Bernie’s involvement and volunteering in the Lancaster community started at the age of 15, with the Parks Department Summer Craft Recreation Program for playgrounds with...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

May 10, 2014

Smith Nancy L. Smith 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was a retired real estate agent and a member of First English Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sons, Mark Smith of Lancaster, Ohio and Kirk Smith of Satellite, Florida; grandchildren, Alex and Tyler Smith both of Florida; great-granddaughter, Hadyn...

Martha ""Marti"" Gilkerson George

Martha ""Marti"" Gilkerson George

May 10, 2014

Martha "Marti" Allene Cook Gilkerson George went to be with the Lord on May 10th following a brief illness. Born on May 31, 1934, Martha enjoyed singing and leading choir in her church. While raising her family, she gardened, canned food and hosted many youth parties. Martha worked many years as a secretary where she was appreciated for her exemplary...

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

May 10, 2014

Young Carolyn M. Young 83 of Glenford, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She was owner of Carolyn’s Beauty Shop for over 20 years before retiring and a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of...

Paul Morton

Paul Morton

May 9, 2014

Paul J. Morton, age 87, of Lancaster, died May 9th, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born to Walter and Edna Claire Morton in Cincinnati on August 21st, 1926. He was an avid reader, who enjoyed learning. He was knowledgeable in a range of world affairs. He was a true historian. He served in the Army and was a...

Gordon Echard

Gordon Echard

May 7, 2014

Gordon “Mick” Echard, age 76 of Lancaster, died Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to Harry and Evelyn Fetheroff Echard on May 25th, 1937 in Lancaster. He was a LHS class of 1955 graduate. Mick was in the US ARMY and belonged to the Eagles 2120, American Legion, and the Lancaster Amvets. Mick enjoyed...

Jimmie Adell

Jimmie Adell

May 5, 2014

Jimmie Joe Adell, age 83 of Baltimore, died May 5th, 2014 at Rockmill Rehabilitation. He was born to Roy B. and Elizabeth Peck Adell in Franklin County on September 12, 1930. He was a member of the Reynoldsburg Moose, the Baltimore VFW, and the Buckeye Lake Eagles. He retired from At&T and will be greatly missed by his family....

Pat Schooley

Pat Schooley

May 3, 2014

Schooley Pat A. Schooley 77 of Lancaster, Ohio at the Pickering House went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was born on October, 11, 1936 in Lancaster to the late Jack Reed and Blanche M. Reed. She was a graduate of Amanda High School, a member of Fairfield Christian Church...

Jo Ann Benner

Jo Ann Benner

May 3, 2014

Jo Ann C. Benner, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Jo Ann was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She worked many years as secretary for the Lancaster Cemetery Department. She was also a member of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. Jo Ann enjoyed traveling, she loved to read, and she loved her grandchildren. Jo...

Charlene Kiger

Charlene Kiger

May 1, 2014

Kiger Charlene L. Kiger 66 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born on February 19, 1948 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Ray and Charlotte Starner. She was a nurses aid for Fairfield Medical Center. Charlene is survived by her husband, Russell, sons, Marvin (Julene) Kiger and Alex (Victoria) Kiger all...

Lester Sorrell

Lester Sorrell

May 1, 2014

Sorrell Lester Alan Sorrell 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, May 2, 2014 at this residence. He was born on April 18, 1954 in Logan, Ohio. He worked for AEP and was a member of Faith Memorial Church, Masonic Lodge and the Shrine. Alan is survived by his wife, LaDonna E.; son,...

Jennifer Shrider

Jennifer Shrider

Apr 29, 2014

Jennifer A. Shrider, 51, of Somerset, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Jennifer will be remembered for her generous and caring spirit, strong will, and her big heart. She always put others before herself. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ricky Lee Shrider, Sr.; daughters, Cheryl Shrider of Columbus and Tinya Shrider...

George Booth

George Booth

Apr 27, 2014

George E. Booth, age 95, of McArthur, died April 27th, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1918 on the Yankee St. family farm south of Wilkesvile, OH to his parents, David R. and Minnie Wilcox Booth. At age 24 he acquired a Bachelors Degree from Rio Grande College. He taught elementary school for four years. He...

Wilma Rine

Wilma Rine

Apr 27, 2014

Wilma L. Rine, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born July 24, 1924, in Uhrichsville, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ruth Della Glass. Wilma was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed playing bridge regularly and was an active TWIG member. Wilma was a devoted and...

Barton Hart

Barton Hart

Apr 25, 2014

Barton “Dale” Hart, age 59, of Lancaster passed away at his residence on April 25th, 2014. He was born to Robert and Alice Boyer Hart in Ross County on April 7th, 1955. He retired from Corna / Kokosing. Dale was an avid fisherman who was a faithful Saturday night poker player. Always the jokester, Dale loved people, and had...

Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox

Apr 25, 2014

Daniel T. Cox, age 52, of Lancaster died April 25th, 2014 at his residence. He was born to Carl and Shirley Hopper Cox, on November 13th, 1961 in Cincinnati. He worked as an electrician specializing in lighting for Sylvania, A and K Lighting, Trio Lighting, and Dibold. Daniel loved life, enjoyed listening to Rock and Roll, target shooting, and watching...

Nathaniel "Nate" Hill

Nathaniel "Nate" Hill

Apr 24, 2014

Hill Nathaniel (Nate) Hill, 78, of Lancaster, OH, died Thursday, April 24th, at the Pickering House, after a courageous battle with cancer. He retired as a Lt. Colonel after serving over 20 years in the United States Air Force, from which he completed a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, and never having been passed...

G. Lucille "Boots" Hockman

G. Lucille "Boots" Hockman

Apr 24, 2014

Hockman G. Lucille “Boots” Hockman 95 of Logan, OH former resident of Lancaster, Ohio was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Arcadia Acres. Boots was born on April 16, 1919 to John W. and Mary Belle (Baker) O’Harra who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

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