Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 29, 2013

Robert H. Westcamp, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Robert was employed by ABF and a member of the Teamsters Local #413. Robert enjoyed being with his friends and he took great pride and joy in his hobbies, including model trains, old cars, football, and exercising at the YMCA. Robert...

Nov 28, 2013

Charles “Bill” Butterbaugh, Jr., 45, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was a man among men; hunter, fisherman, loving husband, father, and son. He loved his family and would move mountains for them as well as his friends and strangers. He was a big guy with and even bigger heart. Bill...

Nov 27, 2013

Brenda Grubb-Phillips Brenda Grubb-Phillips 54 of Lancaster, OH died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Ramsey) Skillen of Lancaster, OH; five grandchildren, Jordan Grove, Kisha Grove, Madison Skillen, Thomas Skillen and Kristen Skillen; two sisters, Dianna (Rick) Lawson and Marjory Grubb all of Lancaster, OH; brother, Thomas (Marlo) Grubb of Thornville,...

Nov 27, 2013

Schultz Dorothy M. “Dot” Schultz 84 of Lancaster, OH died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from Diamond Power Specialty Co. and was a member of AMVETS. Dorothy is survived by her son, Daniel (Deb Pearson) Schultz of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Allison Schultz of Amelia, OH and Slade (Caren) Schultz of Lancaster, OH; great grandchildren, Leah,...

Nov 26, 2013

Terry “Doc” Clark, age 70 of Louisa, KY, formerly of Baltimore, OH died Tuesday November 26th, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born February 1, 1943 in Lancaster to Clyde N. and Mary L. Landis Clark. He retired from Worthington Industries Cylinder Division. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Sain Clark; daughter, Jennifer (C.J.) Perkins; son, Terry...

Nov 23, 2013

Patricia “Pat” Harper, age 69 of Lancaster, formerly of Ashley, OH died November 23rd, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was born in Ashley, Ohio on January 27th, 1944. She worked at the Lancaster Walmart ever since its grand opening. She was an avid crafter who also loved puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Routte of TN; grandchildren,...

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...