Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 27, 2013

G. Helen “Toodles” Goodwin , age 90 of Lancaster died Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter #434, a 4-H advisor, American Legion Auxiliary, LHS Class of 1941, Americana Players, OliveDale, and the Fairfield County Extension Agency. Her hobbies were all types of needle work and...

Jul 27, 2013

Steven Stone, 64, of New Lexington, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. Steven was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Steven is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Stephanie; and brothers and sisters, Charles, Virginia, Joyce, Robert, Kathy, Martha, and Barb. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Jul 25, 2013

Donald “Magilla” Miller, 63, of Lancaster, ended his long battle with cancer on July 25, 2013. Don was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Don loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite activities were hunting and fishing. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Miller and Clara Belle Fox. Don is survived by sons, Donnie...

Jul 23, 2013

Jerry Hurt, 65, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Ricart Automotive Group after 31 years. Jerry loved animals, fishing, and pulling pranks. Jerry is survived by his fiance, Sue Mossholder; children, Jerry Lee Hurt, Megan (Jared) Primmer, and Liz (Ron) Spires;...

Jul 23, 2013

Betty L. Blosser, age 85, died on July 23rd, 2013, at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 19th, 1928 to Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith in Lancaster, OH. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from the Fairfield County Health Department after 15 years. She was survived by her daughter, Carla (Gary) J. Goodman of Lancaster;...

Jul 22, 2013

With family members by her side, Nancy Sterner’s body passed away on July 22, 2013, and her soul moved on to heaven, with her savior, Jesus Christ. Nancy was born on January 15, 1933, to the late Jacob and Helen Kaminen of Ishpeming, Michigan and she was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin; sister, Marlene; and daughter, Sharleen She...

Jul 19, 2013

Noah Zane West

July 19, 2013 - July 19, 2013

West Noah Zane West, Infant, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Jessica K Whipps and Timothy W West; brothers Leeland and Phoenix; grandparents Kelly Whipps, Cathy (David) Argyle of Lancaster, OH; and William West of Columbus, OH;...

Jul 17, 2013

McGee Stephen Dwight McGee of Lancaster went to be with his Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was on the Ministry Team at Maple Street United Methodist Church as Director of Music. He retired from Ralston Foods where he was a Purchasing Co-coordinator. Steve was a private instructor of piano and trombone attending Louisiana Tech University and the University...

Jul 17, 2013

Gladys R. Foster, age 98, died on July 17th, 2013. She was born on August 11th, 1914 in Pataskala, to her parents, Olney and Ollie Reef Harter. She was a mother, chauffer, the best cook in the world never leaving anyone hungry, an avid gardener and farmer, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Dale A....

Jul 16, 2013

Michael A. Walters, 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Caring Cremation will take place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Jul 15, 2013

T. LOUISE ASHER, age 83, of Lancaster died Monday July 15, 2013 at the Pickering House. She worked for the Fairfield National Bank as a stenographer and was an Amanda High School graduate Class of 1947. She was a long time member of the Faith Memorial Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Y. Asher; 2...

Jul 15, 2013

James R. Mitchell, age 91, of Lancaster, died on July 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1922 in Fairfield County to his parents, Robert and Nellie Springer Mitchell. He worked for 30 years at Essex Wire, and was in the U.S. NAVY from Sept. 30, 1942 until Jan 24, 1947. He was a man who...

Jul 13, 2013

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Morris Mary Cecelia Morris 67 of Somerset, Ohio died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a retired registered nurse for FairHoPe Hospice and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Somerset, Ohio and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a devoted Catholic. She is survived by her sons, Jack (Samantha) Morris of West...

Jul 13, 2013

Connie Cripps, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Connie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Baltimore and a member of Olivedale Senior Center. She was a founding member of the West Side Block Watch and enjoyed volunteering for FairHoPe Hospice. She retired from Nationwide Insurance after 35 years. Connie's greatest love...

Jul 9, 2013

Crago Gary K. Crago 71 of Millersport, Ohio died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his residence. He was the former owner of KC’s Roofing Company for close to 40 years. He had a strong passion for horses and livestock sales, “you name it he could trade it”. He is survived by his daughter, Haley (Barry) Taylor of Thornville, Ohio; granddaughter,...

Jul 8, 2013

Ash Gene Ash, 88 of Lancaster, Ohio died on July 7, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Mary Mills Ash. He was a graduate of Piqua, Ohio High School and The Ohio State University College of Commerce. Gene worked after college for two years as...

Jul 8, 2013

Varney Della D. Varney 85 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Crestview Manor Rehabilitation Center. She operated Dee Beauty Shop in Columbus prior to her retiring and then working for Grant Medical Center in the gift shop. She was a member of the Scioto Ridge united Methodist Church and was a volunteer for First Community Nursing Home....

Jul 5, 2013

Robert “Zeke” Valentine, age 90, of Lancaster died Friday, July 5th, 2013 at Main St. Terrace Car Center. He was born in Lancaster on Saturday, May 5th, 1923 to his parents, Robert and Hettie Stroll Valentine. He was a 1942 Graduate of Berne Union. He was a Machinist at Rockwell Industries for over 35 years helping create innovative parts for...

Jul 4, 2013

Betty L. Pierson, 81, of Sugar Grove passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013, at her home Misty Valley Farm. She was born September 7, 1931, in Junction City to the late Harold and Florence (Hynus) Griffith. She was a 1949 graduate of Gahanna-Lincoln High School and retired from BankOne in Reynoldsburg. She was a member of Friends of the Park...

Jul 4, 2013

Tracy Huffman, age 57, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Formerly employed by Ohio Bell, AT&T, retired from Ameritech with 28 years of service. Graduated from Brookhaven High School. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bernice Gladden; brothers, William and Robert Gladden. She...