Local Ohio Obituaries

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,...

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

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 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 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

Biography

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...