Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 25, 2013

Stiverson Ron Stiverson 54 of Thornville, Ohio died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving with the Sea Bees-MCB 5th Battalion. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, had worked for Austin Trucking as an over the road truck driver and also had worked for Ralston Foods for eight...

Aug 23, 2013

Kenneth Eugene Stafford, age 81, of Lancaster, died August 23rd, 2013 at the Pickering House. Kenneth was born on January 8th, 1932 to his parents Vernon and Esta O’Bryant Stafford in Xenia, OH. He was in the Air Force and retired from the Newark Air Force Base as a computer programmer. He was a Mason and an avid golfer, who...

Aug 23, 2013

Elizabeth G. Norman, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to William and Bertie Fry Gilmore on July 27th, 1920 in Jeffersonville, IN. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member and highly involved with several organizations throughout Lancaster. She was a wonderful...

Aug 23, 2013

Homer H. “Johnny” Schoffner, age 88, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, spending 3 1/2 years as a Fire Controlman living aboard the USS Mississippi in the Pacific. He graduated from Liberty Union High School in Baltimore and Franklin University in Columbus. He was a member of Trinity United...

Aug 22, 2013

Katherine Lines Mason, age 70 of Pleasantville, died Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to her parents, Azile Rienshield and Wayne Lines in New Salem OH on May 13, 1943. She retired from Kmart and worked at Kresgys prior to that as a clerk. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her...

Aug 21, 2013

Anita J. Alexander. 54, of Millersport, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at her home. Anita is survived by her mother, Mary Jo (Fisher) Alexander of Millersport and brothers, Chris (Grace) Alexander of Millersport and Eric (Robin) Alexander of Naples, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Jesse Alexander. A private memorial service will be held...

Aug 21, 2013

William “Bill” Blessing, 60, of Baltimore, went home to the Lord after a courageous three year battle on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Bill worked for Ohio Paperboard in Baltimore. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam Blessing; son, Andrew (Tammy) Blessing; daughters, Nyoka (Michael) Frost, Angela (Jason)...

Aug 17, 2013

Harper Mary L. Harper 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Pickering House. She retired from Jackson School District in food service and had been a clerk for the Hoover Co. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Glenn) Moreland of Lancaster, Ohio, Betty (Scott) Lehman of moon twp., Pennsylvania and Bill (Jill) Harper of...

Aug 13, 2013

Frank Boggs, Jr., 82, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Adena Medical Center. Frank was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. Frank is survived by his wife, Edith Boggs; daughter, Debbie Boggs; step children, Keith McCloud, Ronnie McCloud, and Donna Turner; grandchildren, Chris (Amber) Burleson and Amanda (Nathan) Langford; 7 great grandchildren;...

Aug 11, 2013

Russell D. Wilkes, 89, of Baltimore, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the Pickering House. Russell served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Kirkersville Apostolic Church and retired from Carr Manufacturing in Columbus. He we will be remembered as a loving and caring husband. Russell is survived by his son, Richard T. (Gail)...

Aug 11, 2013

Frank Homer, 93, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Frank served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was the recipient of 3 Bronze Stars. He was a plumber for 40 years and a member of the Plumber & Pipe Fitters Local #189. He enjoyed farming on the family farm after retirement. Frank is survived by his...

Aug 10, 2013

Margaret I. “Maggie” Fisher, 76, of Lancaster, born May 1, 1937, went home to the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Martin and Mildred Young; and son, Bill. She is survived by her children, Kathy Messer of Bradenton, FL, Charles (Teresa) Council of Sydney, OH, Pat Campbell of Bradenton, FL,...

Aug 10, 2013

David A. Stout, age 54, of Lancaster, died August 10th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on October 24th 1958 to Carl “Pete” and Anna Eslinger Stout Jr. He formerly worked at Anchor Hocking. David was a free spirit who will be missed by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Susan Stout...

Aug 7, 2013

Marcella F. Bushee, 92, of Millersport passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born January 5, 1921, in Bremen, Ohio to the late John and Josephine Brandt. Marcella was formerly a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. Marcella is survived by her daughter, Marla Kay Bushee of Millersport, Ohio; son, Gary (Rhoda) Bushee of Lompoc, California; granddaughter,...

Aug 5, 2013

Love Donna Jean Love 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at her residence on Monday, August 5, 2013. She had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and was a member of New Life Christian Center where she had been a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her sons, Marvin (Ann) Sowers and Melvin Sowers; daughter, Gloria (Ed) Imler...

Aug 5, 2013

Catherine Irene (Huber) Febus, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Irene was a member of Olivedale, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks BPOE, the Loyal Order of Moose, Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, and a former member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. She was co-owner, with her husband,...

Aug 4, 2013

Persinger Perry Scott Persinger, Sr. 58 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, August, 4, 2013. He had worked for Dalton Paving as a roller operator. He is survived by his children, Perry, Kelley, Trevor, Tray and Pearin; several grandchildren; mother, Margarite Persinger; father, Earl Persinger; brothers and sisters, Carol, Carlos, Jimmy, Richard (Myrtle), Manuel, Christal and Brent (Katherine); many nieces and...

Aug 1, 2013

Eugene E. LeFever, born March 20, 1944, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 1, 2013. Gene, as he is known to his close friends and family, married the love of his life, Barbie LeFever of 33 years. He retired from Lucent after 33 years of service. He was a dedicated member of the farming community his entire...

Jul 30, 2013

George W. Braden August 16, 1930 - July 30, 2013

Braden George W. Braden 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 after a long illness. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Jackson County, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, four daughters, two sons, 28 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

Jul 29, 2013

Brown Beulah Birmingham Brown, 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Homestead Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Warren County, Ohio to the late Fred and Roba Birmingham. She was a retired elementary school teacher with 32 years of service in Ohio schools. She supervised student teachers for Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio, Bowling Green University,...