Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Rosa Reef

Rosa Reef

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...

Mary Hupp

Mary Hupp

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....

Rita T. "Peggy" Chapin

Rita T. "Peggy" Chapin

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,...

Paul Von Ins, (Retired)  U.S.A.F.

Paul Von Ins, (Retired) U.S.A.F.

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...

Marvin Hargus

Marvin Hargus

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,...

Betty Murphy - Hilyard

Betty Murphy - Hilyard

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...

Virginia Barry

Virginia Barry

Oct 30, 2013

Virginia P. “Polly” Barry passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2013, in the Pickering House - FairHoPe Hospice. Polly was born June 19, 1926, in Vanceburg, Kentucky. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gale L. Barry; sons, Frederick and Gregory of Lancaster; and granddaughter and...

Emma James

Emma James

Oct 27, 2013

James Emma L. James of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center. She was retired from Maple Street United Methodist Church as a care taker with over 30 years of service. She was also a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. Emma is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Vikki James...

Wilda Heft

Wilda Heft

Oct 25, 2013

Heft Wilda June Moore Heft 75 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on May 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Virgil S. and Dorothy R. Lenz Moore. Wilda is survived by her husband of 55 years, James R. “Jim” Heft; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Debbie (Jim) Henderly and Jana...

Elizabeth "Bette" Beier Bowers

Elizabeth "Bette" Beier Bowers

Oct 22, 2013

Bowers Elizabeth “Bette” L. Beier Bowers 63 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio and a graduate of St. Paul High School Class of 1968. She married Rick Bowers on March 11, 1989. She was retired from AT&T after 30 years working as a zoning Inspector for the...

Mary Vickroy Scott

Mary Vickroy Scott

Oct 20, 2013

Scott Mary Jo Scott 90 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a server for Sneads Restaurant and a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Mary is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Rodger) Ruckman, Carolyn Graham and Darlene Lantz all of Lancaster, Ohio; son, Lowell David Scott of Canal Winchester, Ohio;...

Winford "Gene" Collins

Winford "Gene" Collins

Oct 19, 2013

Winford Eugene "Gene" Collins, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Echo Manor Extended Care in Pickerington. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, Baltimore. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Virginia Stoneburner

Virginia Stoneburner

Oct 17, 2013

Virginia L. Stoneburner, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Virginia had a great sense of humor and an incredibly giving spirit - especially in her support of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed her plants, garden, and flowers. She had a special love for her two cats Levi and Sheba. And her...

Lois Parobeck

Lois Parobeck

Oct 17, 2013

Lois Jean Parobeck, age 84, of Lancaster, died October 17th, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Ashtabula, OH on June 6th, 1929. She was a 1950 Huron Road School of Nursing Graduate in Cleveland. She and her late husband, Daniel Parobeck, moved from Cleveland to Lancaster in 1957. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (George Henderson) Parobeck...

G. Kenneth Mohler

G. Kenneth Mohler

Oct 15, 2013

G. Kenneth Mohler, 70, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Heartland Fairfield. Kenneth was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church. He worked at Weaver’s Hardware in Baltimore for 23 years and was a letter carrier for 20 years with the U.S. Post Office in Reynoldsburg. He loved woodworking and was always willing to...

Gary Massie

Gary Massie

Oct 14, 2013

Gary M. Massie, of Lancaster, Ohio crossed the threshold of life to be with his Creator on Monday, October 14, 2013. He was born June 23, 1944, to Millard and Vergie (Delong) Massie. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary L. Massie; brother, Curtis Massie; sisters, Theresa Massie and Elizabeth Frazer; nieces Debra and Darcey Jones; and...

Shirley Hochradel

Shirley Hochradel

Oct 14, 2013

Memorial Service 3:00 PM ,Thursday, October 24, 2013 Trinity United Church of Christ 105 N. High Street Baltimore, OH 43105

Raymond Snoke

Raymond Snoke

Oct 13, 2013

Raymond A. Snoke, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, died at Mt. Carmel West on Sunday, October 13th, 2013. He was born to John and Ruth Snoke in Lancaster on June, 28th, 1939. He was a machinist for several years at Rockwell, Columbus Auto Parts, and McDonald Douglas. He served his country as a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his...

Dave Pulsinelli

Dave Pulsinelli

Oct 11, 2013

Pulsinelli Dave Pulsinelli 59 of Lancaster, Ohio died unexpectedly Friday, October 11, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was veteran of the US Coast Guard and a Sr. Loan Originator for Union Savings Bank. He was a member of the American Legion Post #11, 40 et 8, Knights of Columbus Lodge 1016, Loyal Order of Moose 955 and F. O....

Patty Brown

Patty Brown

Oct 9, 2013

Patty Ann Brown, age 86, of Sugar Grove, died October 9th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 20th, 1927 in Columbus OH. She was a 1945 Central High Graduate, in Columbus. She was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her family, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of...