Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 30, 2014

Alma J. Frank, 90, of Thornville, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Alma worked for RBM and Fairfield Medical Center. Alma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Starlene and Richard Covington; grandson, Bart Sheumaker; great grandson, Paxton Sheumaker; brother-in-law, Kenneth Milliser; and many nieces and nephews. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Frank; parents,...

Sep 29, 2014

Kilbarger Gary Lee Kilbarger, 67, of Lancaster, OH passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2014. Gary was born on February 26, 1947 in Lancaster, Ohio. When Gary was young, his family lived on their farm in Bremen, OH until moving to Lancaster, OH as a youth. Upon graduation from Lancaster High School he joined the Navy, where...

Sep 29, 2014

Randy Lynn Swackhamer, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014, at his home. Randy was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. He was a Papaw to many. Randy is survived by his sons, Darrin (Jonalynn) Swackhamer, James (Jennilee) Swackhamer, and William (Teran) Swackhamer; niece, Jodie Swackhamer; grandchildren, Bailey J. Swackhamer, Jordan Swackhamer, Alexia “Stinky” Swackhamer, Tyler...

Sep 27, 2014

Kelly L. Thompson, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September, 27, 2014. Kelly was a loving, caring, full-hearted person, who cared deeply for friends and family. She loved nothing more than to spend time with her family. Her soul was beautiful and graceful. She spent all her time with her grandson. She always had a smile on her face...

Sep 27, 2014

Anna Laura Azbell, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2014 at The Pickering House, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 5th, 1931 to the late Thurman and Gladys Ward Welch in Rochester, OH. Anna was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge 955, and she retired from Anchor Hocking....

Sep 26, 2014

Howard Lee Claypool, age 81, of Lancaster died September 26th, 2014 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on December 27th, 1932 to the late Clark and Prudence Jackson Claypool in Fairfield County. He served his country in the Army, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and then worked for Claypool Electric. He was a member of Grace United...

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

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 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 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...