Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 23, 2013

Billie Faye Baker Pursley died November 23rd, 2013 at Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, just a month prior to her 90th birthday. She was born in Celina, Texas on December 20th, 1923, and grew up in Skiatook, Oklahoma, one of seven daughters. During the war, she worked in the defense industry making bombers, and later aviation fuel. After the war,...

Nov 22, 2013

Tuncer H. Koksal, age 79 of Lancaster, formerly of Bradenton, FL, died November 22nd, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born to Cevdet and Halide Koksal in Istanbul, Turkey on September 2nd, 1934. He was a past Production Manager for Diamond Power in Lancaster, became a Vice President at Jerpbak-Bayless in Solon, OH , and semi-retired as a manager...

Nov 22, 2013

Peters Daniel L. Peters, Jr. 41 of Lancaster, Ohio has gone to be with his eternal God and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 22, 2013 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was owner of Lancaster Bicycle. Dan was awarded the Lancaster Eagle-Gazettes Orchid Award for providing free maintenance to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and Lancaster Police Department’s bicycle...

Nov 21, 2013

Adam T. Walk, age 73, of Lancaster, died November 21st at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Adam was born to Temple and Hazel Fletcher Walk, on July 6th, 1940 in New Boston, OH. He served our country in the US ARMY. He was a security guard who retired from Cintas. He was an avid fisherman who loved spending time with his family....

Nov 21, 2013

Mary Benadum, age 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died November 19th, 2013 at the Pickering House. She retired from Crown Auto Top as a secretary after several years. Her greatest joys were her family and friends. She had a song or poem for every feeling and occasion. She is survived by her daughters, Michele Lodoen and Marlane (Scott) Foor;...

Nov 20, 2013

MOSIER KATHRYN E. MOSIER age 92 of Springfield died Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Forest Glen Health Center. She was a lifelong member of the First Prebyterian Church, Lancaster and the Home Study Group at the church.She is survived by daughter-in-law, Shirley Ann Mosier, Lancaster and brother Jon R. (Sandy) Armstrong, Lancaster 4 grandchildren Larry N. (Susan) Ashbaugh, Gregory...

Nov 20, 2013

Charles "Cy" Gilbert Parrish, Sr. March 20, 1917 - November 20, 2013

Parrish Charles Gilbert “Cy” Parrish, Sr. 96 passed away peacefully at his farm residence of 65 years on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Cy was born third of six children to Homer D. and Mary Kathryn Blauser Parrish at home on their family farm in rural walnut Township...

Nov 19, 2013

Richard E. Barnes age 61, of Lancaster, died November 19th, 2013. He was born in Lancaster on July 24th, 1952 to his parents Roy and Betty Frazier Barnes. He retired from Anchor Hocking. Dick was an avid hunter who especially enjoyed hunting turkey and target shooting. He is survived by his son, Chad (Shannon) Barnes; grandchildren, Zane and Zander...

Nov 18, 2013

John A. Murphy, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. John was involved with church and prison ministry as well as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. John is survived by his brother, Jim (Patricia) Murphy of Millersport; sister, Roberta (Mike) Hughes of Florence, Kentucky;...

Nov 18, 2013

Steele Helen L. Steele 89 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 15, 1924 in Millersport, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila (William S.) Gordon of Pleasantville, Ohio; grandson, Shane (fiancé Susan Kelly) Gordon of Columbus, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Jerri Steele of Millersport, Ohio and...

Nov 16, 2013

Irene B. Rice, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Crestview Manor with her family by her side. Irene worked for Anchor Hocking. She also enjoyed her many years of volunteer work with Maywood Mission. She will be remembered as a very special, loving and caring mother and grandmother. Irene is survived by her sons, Mark...

Nov 15, 2013

Thomas Eric Walton Tom Walton 63 of Baltimore, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Tom was born on April 30, 1950 at Lancaster Hospital to Charles Dyar and Jeanne L. (Roshon-DeLong) Walton. After graduating from Liberty Union in 1968, Tom worked at Gaylord Container/Crown Zellerbach in the box shop and was also...

Nov 14, 2013

Miskell Linda L. Miskell 69 of Amanda, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at her residence. She was a homemaker and loved to cook and bake. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard “Dick” Miskell; sons, Richard (Debra) Bitler and Brian (Teresa) Bitler all of Lancaster, Ohio; daughters, Shelly (Matt) Harless of...

Nov 13, 2013

Barnes Joshua “Josh” A. Barnes, 24 of Canal Winchester, Ohio died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. He was a construction worker and a graduate of Groveport Madison High School. He loved the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys football teams. Josh is survived by his parents, Greg and Brenda Barnes of Canal Winchester, Ohio; brother, Jason Barnes of...

Nov 11, 2013

Rosa G. Reef, age 90, of Lancaster, died November 11th, 2013, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center. She was born to Lee and Lettie L. Fox Azbell on December 22, 1922 in Laurel Township, Hocking County, OH. She was the seventh of eleven children. She was united in marriage on May 26, 1956 to Russell R. Reef, who preceded her...

Nov 7, 2013

Mary J. Hupp, age 78, of Lancaster, died November 7th, 2013. She was born to James and Linnie Hill Criner on May 8th, 1935 in Buffalo, WV. She was a member of Faith Memorial church and retired from Anchor Hocking. She was an avid fan of all sports, a great seamstress, enjoyed reading her bible, and loved her family deeply....

Nov 6, 2013

Rita T. “Peggy” Chapin, age 97, of Lancaster, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on November 6th, 2013 at Rockmill Nursing Facility. She was born on April 22, 1916 in Montgomery, VA to her parents Harrison and Nellie Gutshawl Eagle. She worked at Western Electric and retired from Colonial Heights Furniture. She was baptized into Christ on May 7th,...

Nov 4, 2013

Col. Paul R. Von Ins, U.S.A.F. (Retired), age 90, of the Glenmoor Retirement Community at World Golf Village, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Glenmoor Health Center. Paul was a farm boy who grew up in Ohio. He served over 31 years of continuous military active duty from 24 February 1942 to 1 June 1973. He...

Nov 1, 2013

Hargus Marvin C. Hargus 76 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, November 1, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired senior electrical engineer for United Technologies. He is survived by his son, Rod Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Gwen (Robert) Shahan of Lancaster, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death b his wife, Patricia A. Hargus,...

Oct 30, 2013

Biography Betty D. Murphy - Hilyard, 88, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Betty is survived by her children, Janice, Dennis, and Bruce; step-children, Marianne, Michelle, and Georganna; eighteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and sister, Vera...