Local Ohio Obituaries

Janet Gilmore
Aug 31, 2014
Janet McKenzie Gilmore, of Lancaster, dearly loved mother of John Gilmore (Pat) and Anne Gilmore, of Lancaster, Steven Gilmore (Cindy) of Memphis, TN, and Susan Buck (Robert) of Atlanta, GA. died on August 31, 2014, at The Inn at Fairfield Village in Lancaster. She was 99 years old. A 60+ year resident of Lancaster, she had been an active volunteer...

Randall "Randy" Bosscawen
Aug 30, 2014
Bosscawen Randall Randy L. Bosscawen 61 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Kobacker House. He was owner and operator of Multicon Fire Containment. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki; children, Shawn J. Bosscawen of Groveport, Ohio, Nathan D. Bosscawen of Whitehall, Ohio; Christi M. (Michael) Fields of Carroll, Ohio, and Ryan...

Linda Middleton
Aug 29, 2014
Linda Middleton, age 67 of Millersport, passed away at her residence in the early morning of August 29th, 2014. She was born to the late, Ernest and Oma Garey Dupler on January 25th, 1947 in Columbus. She was an avid golfer, who also enjoyed going to the beach, and occasionally combined the two. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother...
Raymond Hollaway
Aug 28, 2014
Raymond L. Puddy Hollaway, Jr, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Pickering House. Ray was born July 4, 1924 in Ferguson, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Marybeth Hollaway; parents, Agnes and Raymond L. Hollaway, Sr. of Alliance, Ohio; son, Jeffrey Jay Hollaway; and son-in-law, William...
Lola Griffith
Aug 28, 2014
Griffith Lola Jean Jeannie Griffith, 71, made her home in Lancaster, Ohio with her cousin, Melverna C. Huey, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Amanda Senior Citizens Group, Bremen Senior Citizens Group, Friendly 60s, Olivedale...

Richard Waugh
Aug 27, 2014
Richard E. Dick Waugh, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Pickering House. Dick was a 1951 graduate of Lancaster High School, where he played on the school golf team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, a retired foreman with Anchor Hocking...
Alberta Beddow
Aug 27, 2014
Beddow Alberta M. Beddow 78 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church, liked to walk the River Valley Mall, Avid bingo player, and enjoyed her family. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Paul Smith) Householder of Sugar Grove, Ohio, Elizabeth (Larry) Hill of Grove Port,...

Frank Graf
Aug 27, 2014
Frank H. Graf, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Frank was a graduate of Berne Union High School. He retired after 45 years with Lancaster Glass. Frank was always there for anyone who might need a hand with anything. Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Leota Graf; children, Bryan (Ken) Graf, James (LeeAnn)...

Norma Woltz
Aug 26, 2014
Woltz Norma L. Woltz 79 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Lan-Fair Nursing Center. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years, taught Sunday School, avid caregiver and loved gardening. She is survived by her son, James Woltz of Lancaster, Ohio; daughters, Sandra (Steve) Brown, Judy (Darrell) Bresler, Beverly Pugh all...

Esther Tucker
Aug 24, 2014
Esther Louise Tucker, 86, lifelong resident of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center in Lancaster. Louise was born November 30, 1927 to Stewart and Esther Mae Howard. She was a retired food service supervisor for the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District, member of the Order of Eastern Stars, and member of Trinity...

Jean Baker
Aug 22, 2014
Jean McCleery Baker, 95, of Rushville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Heartland of Fairfield Nursing Center. Jean was born October 19, 1918 in Hooker, Ohio to Russell and Emma McCleery. She enjoyed her role as wife and mother. She took care of and fed anybody and everybody who walked through her door. Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Butch)...
M. Joan Secrist
Aug 21, 2014
M. Joan Secrist, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Bellefontaine, died August 21st, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Reverend T.P. and Anne (Bohlender) Laughner, on February 7th, 1928 in Terre Haute, IN. She was a 1946 graduate of Leetonia High School; she graduated from Wittenberg University in 1950; she obtained an additional undergraduate degree...
Steven Reid
Aug 20, 2014
Steven Lee Reid, 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 For every ending, no matter how tragic, there will be a new beginning. On August 20th at 12:19 pm Steven took his last breath, as a single lonely tear fell from his eye. But his life will go on in the hearts of all he touched....
Hazel Kirven
Aug 20, 2014
Hazel Laverne Kirven, 77, residing in Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Hazel was born in Louisville, Ohio on January 14, 1937 to the late James and Delora Willison. She married the late Paul Mangus and remarried the late Jerry Kirven. Hazel was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, survived by her five children, Larry and...
Jonas Morgan
Aug 18, 2014
Jonas E. Joe Morgan, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Monday, August 18, 2014. Joe Morgan was a simple man who enjoyed everything that life had to offer. There were certain treasures and experiences in his journey of life that he enjoyed the most; his family, hunting, fishing, gardening, and enjoying any sports contest that was available...
Florence Davis
Aug 15, 2014
Davis Florence Olive Davis, 93 passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Carriage Court in Lancaster. She was born in South Bloomingville, Oh, Hocking County to the late Charles F. and Etta Steele Davis. Florence graduated from South Bloomingville High School in 1938. She worked at Murphy's in Logan before moving to Lancaster where she worked at Essex Wire....
Harold Blauser Sr
Aug 15, 2014
Harold M. Blauser Sr., age 65 of Baltimore, formerly of Millersport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, August 15, 2014, at the Pickering House. He was born on March 14, 1949 in Lancaster, to Jesse and Florence Hurley Blauser, who preceded him in death. He was a 1969 Graduate of Millersport High School...

Wanda Block
Aug 13, 2014
Block Wanda V. (Gerken) Block 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Carroll Place. She was born on July 9, 1927 and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and the Republican Womens Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Block, parents, Fred and Freda Gerken, sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis (Gerken) and...

Donald Burnside
Aug 12, 2014
Donald G. Burnside, 77, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Donald was born July 2, 1937 in Fairfield County, Ohio to Gilbert and Hazel Burnside. He was retired from Diamond Power and Don Burnside Services, as a builder. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his Lord...
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