Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 5, 2013

Oct 5, 2013

James R. Dains, 70, of Logan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. James retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. James is survived by his son, Thomas (Sheila) Dains of Columbus; daughters, Deborah Dains of Gahanna and Brenda Carlson-Dains of Michigan; grandchildren, Michael, Samantha, Josh, Thomas James Jr., and Heather;...

Oct 4, 2013

Smith Richard N. Smith 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was Korean conflict veteran serving in the US Navy and a retired purchasing agent for the State of Ohio Department of Education with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Colfax and a...

Oct 4, 2013

David James Shonk

October 4, 2013 - October 4, 2013

David James Shonk, of Lancaster, was born and passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. David is survived by his parents, Tara Nester and Scott Shonk; siblings, Kaylee Shonk and Kyler Shonk; grandparents, Jim and Candace Shonk, Mary Shonk, and Greg and Shirley...

Oct 3, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Shoemaker, 60, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Mary attended Maple Grove United Brethren Church in Baltimore. She enjoyed fishing, reading, puzzle books, and talking with her friends. Mary is survived by her husband of 27 years, Carl D. Shoemaker; daughters, Tammy Beers and Malinda Beers; step-daughter, Melissa A. Hayes;...

Oct 2, 2013

Frasure Lester R. “Pump Handle” Frasure, Sr. 82 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was a Korean conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force. He was a retired fork lift operator for Crown Zellerbach with 43 years of service. Lester was a member of the Baltimore United...

Oct 2, 2013

Karen E. Hines, age 66 of Lancaster, died October 2nd, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She graduated in 1965 from Lancaster High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church; an avid card player who enjoyed getting together with her friends. She loved crocheting, gardening, and being with her family. She is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2013

John E. Morgan, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at the Pickering House. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. John is survived by his step-son, Jack (Sherri) Withem; daughter, Sheena (Mike) Saunders; grandchildren, Ijada Ellis and Jonathon Ellis; great grandson, Zachery Ellis; sisters, Kay Bowersock and Patricia Thress; brothers, Jonas Morgan and James...

Sep 30, 2013

Nial “Herb” Scott, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Pickering House. With his smile and sense of humor, no one was a stranger to Herb. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed singing; painting; hunting, fishing, and the outdoors; the Ohio State Buckeyes; NASCAR; and baseball. Herb...

Sep 30, 2013

Marguerite C. Bird, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Marguerite was most recently a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, but was very active in the Presbyterian Church through out her life. She was a cheerful person who enjoyed painting, reading, bible study, working with children...

Sep 28, 2013

Cloyce H. Brown “Brownie”, age 96 of Lancaster, died September 28th, 2013 at The Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to Clement and Lillie Cooper Brown on December 14, 1916. He was a lifetime member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a 1934 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was retired from Ohio Power...

Sep 27, 2013

Hooker Alan M. Hooker went to his heavenly home Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born May 13, 1950 to the late Ora and Annacetta Hooker in Louisville, Ohio. A 1968 graduate of Louisville High School, he earned his Bachelors in business degree from Cleveland State University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. Alan also completed...

Sep 26, 2013

Mary E. Thompson, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away at Riverside Country Care Center in McConnelsville, on Thursday September 26th, 2013. She was born to Samuel and Goldie Fleak in Groveport, OH on May 30th, 1928. She was a 1946 Groveport High School Graduate. Mary loved country crafts and loved her family very much. Our beloved Mary has now joined...

Sep 26, 2013

James Michael Potts, age 59, of Lancaster, died September 26th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on May 4th 1954, to James and Hazel Bontrager Potts. He worked for Arcair for 16 years and South Central Power for 16 years. He was a Berne Union Soccer, Basketball, and Football Youth League Coach. He loved to...

Sep 25, 2013

JoAnna Elaine Bowshier Hoffman, 85, of Carroll, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre. JoAnna was born January 19, 1928, one of five children, born to the late Hazel and Harold Bowshier. JoAnna was a member of the North Congregation Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lancater. She worked for many years at Anchor Hocking. JoAnna is...

Sep 25, 2013

Rev. Robert “Bob” Quick, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Hideaway Hills, died September 25th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 28th, 1927 in Marion, OH. He is a retired United Methodist Pastor who was active in the West Ohio Conference, serving 14 churches during his career. In his retirement, he served as an interim...

Sep 22, 2013

Charles Frederick “Fritz” Prosch, 77, of Lancaster, died Sunday, September 22, 2013. The world lost a great storyteller that day—a man with a big heart and a zest for living life to the fullest. Fritz was born January 24, 1936, to Olive (Ballentine) and Marcus Prosch. He grew up in Washington Court House, Ohio. He graduated from Washington Court House...

Sep 22, 2013

Bastian Jacqueline June (Lindsey) Bastian, 67 of Baltimore, Ohio and formerly of Ashville, Ohio died Sunday, September 22, 2013. Jackie was the daughter of the late John J. and Mildred (Reed) Lindsey. She was a member of the National Honor Society and a 1964 graduate of Teays Valley High School, Ashville, Ohio. She and her high school sweetheart, Paul, were...

Sep 20, 2013

Margaret “Peg” Fisher, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013, at Crestview Skilled Nursing Center. Peg retired after 42 years of service with Ohio Bell. She was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a member of the C.W.A. Local 4310. She was a volunteer at Fairfield Medical Center. Peg loved to play bingo...

Sep 20, 2013

Aaron Michael Smith, age 38, of Lancaster, died September 20th 2013, at the Pickering House. He was a member of Church of Christ. He was an avid bowler who participated in Tiki Bowling’s mixed Leagues every Thursday. He loved his family to death. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Smith of Lancaster; child, Emily Wood; mother, Karla Smith...