Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 21, 2014

Carolyn Lucille Joos, age 78, of Lancaster, died Saturday, June 21st, 2014, at the Pickering House. She was born on October 7th, 1935 in Lancaster, to Bertha Wilson Reid and John Reid Sr. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953. She worked at Beiter and Flege Drug Store on Columbus, St., and then worked for Montgomery Ward as a...

Jun 20, 2014

Richard L. Boucher April 29, 1933 - June 20, 2014

Richard L. Boucher, age 81 of Pleasantville, died Friday June 20th, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on April 29th, 1933 to Leon and Freda Benson Boucher. He was a farmer who also did various commercial construction projects all throughout central Ohio. He was a member of...

Jun 20, 2014

Bitler Levi “Buddy” Bitler, Jr. 53 of Sugar Grove, Ohio died Friday, June 20, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a landscape supervisor for Stone Haven. Levi is survived by his wife of 25 years, Connie Bitler; son, Michael (Tisha Ankrom) Lindsey of Bremen, Ohio; daughter, Nichole (Eddie) Hatcher of CO; three grandchildren, Marissa, Jochlyn, and Autumn Rose; Mother,...

Jun 19, 2014

Bennett Ruth E. Bennett 86 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born on August 14, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Elmer and Mary Bigham Franks. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Ruth is survived by her sons, Michael Bennett of Danville, Ohio, Robert (RoxAnn) Bennett,...

Jun 15, 2014

Norma “Babe” Golden, age 72, formerly of Rushville, was called home to her Lord on June 15th, 2014 at her residence in Lancaster. She was born on February 26, 1942 in Lockbourne, OH to the late Frank and Belva Estep Osborn. She loved her family greatly, and enjoyed every moment with them. She will be greatly missed. She is survived...

Jun 13, 2014

Teresa E. Ross, 82, of Carroll, Ohio passed away at her home on Friday, June 13, 2014, with her family by her side. Teresa was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a wonderful, loving, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Teresa is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Frank...

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...