Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2013

Greenlee Timothy Allen Greenlee 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2013 with Acclaim Hospice. He was born on September 7, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Mae Gaskins Greenlee, father Howard Edward Greenlee, brother, Harry Dawson Greenlee, brothers-in-law, John Bullock and Richard Price and special aunt Bessie Inez...

Sep 19, 2013

Hargus Richard L. Hargus 54 of Lancaster, Ohio died September 19, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He manufactured his own wiring harness for the transportation industry. He was a member of AMVETS. He is survived by his father, Marvin Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Rod Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia A. Hargus....

Sep 16, 2013

Mary L. Rayburn, 80, Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. Mary is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Jeffrey) Thompson, Marilyn (James) Davis, Kathy Morse, and Lori Rayburn; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Nahnsen, Sherie Thompson, Shelley (Christopher) Barr, Annie (Isaac) Shelton, and Bob (Betsy Krestley) Davis; great grandchildren, Wilson and Callie Shelton, and Raylee Barr; and many nieces and...

Sep 15, 2013

William “Bill” Reeves, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Southeastern Correctional Institution. He was a avid Cincinnati Reds and NASCAR fan. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Sep 15, 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 past 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 14, 2013

Brandy A. Lansing, age 35, of Lancaster, died September 14th, 2013 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born at Grant Hospital to James and Deborah Nowlin on June, 25th, 1978. She was a Medical Fraud Analyst who was a 97 graduate of Fairfield Union, who went on to graduate from OU, and was finishing her Master’s at Walden...

Sep 12, 2013

Fred R. Carpenter March 10, 1936 - September 12, 2013

Carpenter Fred R. Carpenter, 77 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 13, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a US Army veteran and a farmer. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Dairy Boosters and C.O.B.A. Fred is survived by his daughters, Amy (Harold)...

Sep 12, 2013

Marcum Linda G. Marcum 68 of Thurston, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was a member of Jesus Only Church in Columbus, Ohio, liked bowling and fast cars. Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, Conard L. Marcum; sons, Conard Lee (Connie) Marcum, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio, George (Marlena) Marcum...

Sep 12, 2013

MARY M. (PEGGY) WELSH Baltimore: Mary M. (Peggy) Welsh, 84, Thornville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Autumn at the Lake Healthcare Facility in Thornville. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of Chartiers Township High School in PA. In 1950 she married her high school sweetheart Wayne. Peggy was a loving mother and homemaker and was a member of New...

Sep 10, 2013

Ruth Kathaleen Ruff, 105 years, 10 months, and 10 days, of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born on October 29, 1907, to the late Charles and Emma Fishbaugh of Lancaster. Ruth graduated from Lancaster High School in 1925. She was married to Merle Russell...

Sep 6, 2013

Thornton Charlie (Tom) Thornton, age 74, of Lancaster, died Friday Sept. 6, at Pickering House. He was a retired truck driver of over fifty years. He was a Korean Conflict US Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post #11 and 40 et 8. He is survived by his wife Susan Reinshell, daughters Jenny and Jovetta, son...

Sep 6, 2013

Sally Ann (Welker) Truex Sally Ann Truex, 67 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 at her home. Sally was born on August, 17, 1946, in Canton, OH, to the late Delbert and Arlene (Foltz) Welker. She graduated from Sandy Valley High School, Magnolia, OH. She worked for Timken Company following high school. She was a full-time...

Sep 4, 2013

Sanders Mary Lou Sanders 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in her home with her children by her side. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. and the Eagles. She volunteered for many organizations including Muscular Dystrophy, V. F. W. poppy sales, Homeless Veterans’ projects, Community Action...

Sep 3, 2013

Margaret Elaine Coe Buckholz, 65, of Millersport, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September, 3, 2013. Margaret was a member of the Millersport Covenant Church, The Rebekahs, American Legion Auxiliary Post #637, B.S.A. Troop 404, and she was past president of the Millersport PTO. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Amy Jo Buckholz of Millersport; son, James T. Buckholz...