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Mary Scholl

Mary Scholl

Jan 10, 2014

On Friday, January 10, 2014 Mary Minnie Cupp Scholl, age 85, passed away. She was born December 7th, 1928 to the late Joseph and Mae Gordon. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Randy McCullough and two wonderful granddaughters, Kristin McCullough of Columbus and Lauren McCullough of Lancaster. A niece, Sandy (Mike) Packer of Lancaster and nephew,...

Elwood Phillips

Elwood Phillips

Jan 9, 2014

Phillips Elwood “Woodie” R. Phillips Jr. 81, of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. Woodie was born December. 5, 1932, in Baltimore, Ohio the son of the late Elwood Sr. and Inez Phillips. Woodie graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1950. He married Nancy E. Phillips and they have lived in Pleasantville,...

Rebecca Elam

Rebecca Elam

Jan 7, 2014

Rebecca (Ruckman) Elam, 61, of Thurston, passed on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Fairfield Medical Center with family and close friend at her side. She was born April 5, 1952, to the late Don and Barb Ruckman. Rebecca was a member of The Thurston Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary - Post 3761. She retired from the Limited Distribution Center....

Thelma Mauger

Thelma Mauger

Jan 4, 2014

Mauger Thelma M. Mauger 89 of Carroll, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Springs of Carroll. She was a member of Trinity Untied Church of Christ, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 Ladies Auxiliary, National Farmers Association, Fairfield Grange and a former member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ and organist of the...

James Chatfield

James Chatfield

Jan 3, 2014

Chatfield James L. Chatfield 91 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was born on January 10, 1922 in McCarthur, Ohio. He was a World War II US Army veteran with the 574th Motor Ambulance Company and awarded the Bronze Star. Jim loved his...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Dec 29, 2013

Smith Richard P. Smith 80 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was a Korean conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He retired from Bob Sumerel Tire and Service with 42 years of service. He was a member of Lancaster First Church of God, VFW Post #1380, volunteer fireman for Berne Twp....

Martha "Marty" Turpin

Martha "Marty" Turpin

Dec 29, 2013

Martha Rose “Marty” Turpin, age 95 of Lancaster, died peacefully at the Pickering House on December 29th, 2013. Marty was born August 20th, 1918, in Cleveland to James Cherrington and “Alice” Mildred Howard Fippin. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1936 and Ohio State University in 1940 with a BS in Physical Education. Marty married William “Bill” Turpin, on...

Kimberly Bitler

Kimberly Bitler

Dec 28, 2013

Kimberly M. Bitler, 43, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Kimberly is survived by her husband, Warren Bitler; children, Ilysa Miller, Cody LeDeaux, and Zach Wilson; siblings, Shawn (Trisha) Johnson, Phillip Miller II, and Melisa Collingsworth; parents, Suzi and Phil Miller and Kimble Johnson; grandmother, B. Joan Miller; aunts, Cindy (Richard) Coakley and Donna Bowen; and many...

Charles Deeds

Charles Deeds

Dec 26, 2013

Charles E. “Chuck” Deeds, took his last flight with the Angels on December 26th, 2013. Born to Lola (Bailey) and W. Elmer Deeds on January 24, 1937, in Sugar Grove, Ohio, he graduated in 1955 from Berne Union High School with honors. The next 11 year was in the Air Force where he became an F-100 Super Sabre pilot and...

Brandon Dawson

Brandon Dawson

Dec 24, 2013

Brandon Dawson, age 35, of Lancaster passed away at his residence december 24th, 2013. Arrangements are being handled through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Jim J. Messenger

Jim J. Messenger

Dec 24, 2013

Jim J. Messenger, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Jim was a Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean War. He attended Avalon United Brethren Church in Bremen. Jim enjoyed movies, eating things he wasn’t supposed to, and telling a great story or joke. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jim is...

Bonnell Lundell

Bonnell Lundell

Dec 20, 2013

Lundell Bonnell Duff Lundell formerly of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2013 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on July 16, 1931 to the late Ester and Leola Duff, in Livingston, Texas. “Bonny” was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (by which she was affectionately known as ‘Granny Bonny’). She lived most of her life in Texas...

Ralph Lovejoy

Ralph Lovejoy

Dec 20, 2013

Ralph Lovejoy, age 85, of Lancaster, went to be with his lord on December 20th, 2013, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lorado, WV to Millard and Ida Lovejoy on December 25th, 1927. He was a very devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Lancaster. He retired after several years from Kalkan, World Food Inc. He...

Otis Whitt, Jr

Otis Whitt, Jr

Dec 20, 2013

Whitt Otis Whitt, Jr. age 69, of Lancaster, passed on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was retired from Capital City Products with 36 years of service as a warehouse supervisor. He was an avid hunter, along with friends, Bob Adkins, Charlie Horner, Acie Craig and Larry Clifford. He is survived by his wife of 48...

Judy Horn

Judy Horn

Dec 19, 2013

Judy A. Horn, 64, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Pickering House. Caring Cremation has taken place and no services have been scheduled. Cremation

Robert Meachem

Robert Meachem

Dec 17, 2013

Robert E Meachem, 74, passed away at his home in Thurston on December 17, 2013. Robert is survived by his wife, Judy D. Meachem; daughters, Cindy Meachem and Sherry (Charles) Tracey; sons, Tony E. Meachem, Robert R. Meachem, Tim A. Meachem, and John (Dawn) Fletcher; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dee, Cheryl, Kay (Greg), Janette, Janie, and Barbara. Robert...

Lottie Harvey

Lottie Harvey

Dec 16, 2013

Harvey Lottie B. Harvey 75 of Lancaster, OH died Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was co-owner of Jim’s Auction House. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Martin D. Harvey; sons, Russell L. (Mary) Dennis and Michael P. (Krystal) Dennis; many grandchildren, Two great grandchildren; brothers, Kenny Braglin and Harry (Linda) Braglin; sister,...

A. Bruce Cork

A. Bruce Cork

Dec 16, 2013

A. Bruce Cork, age 77 of Lancaster, died December 16th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 19th, 1936 to Lawrence and Mabel Pahl Cork. He worked for The Drake Hotel and was instrumental in opening The Drake Oakbrook. He was the manager of the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OH. In Cincinnati, he ran...

Jean Redman

Jean Redman

Dec 15, 2013

Jean Ann Redman, of Orrville, passed away on December 15, 2013, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Redman; two daughters, Janalyn Redman and Tamra Pettit; two sisters; and her parents. Jean is survived by two daughters, Ronda Redman of Firestone, Colorado and Joni Davis of Wooster, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren;...

Bill Frank

Bill Frank

Dec 15, 2013

Bill Frank William R. Frank, more commonly known as Bill Frank, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Pickering House. Bill was 64 years old and resided in Lancaster, Ohio. Bill was a kind, generous man who was respected and loved in the community. Bill worked for the City of Lancaster Water Dept. for 31 years. Not...

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