Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Jul 4, 2013

Paul Barber, age 75 of Millersport, went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on June 6th, 1938 to his parents, Lester and Anna Berthold Barber. He was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church and was a member F.&A.M. Alturas Lodge # 0537. He worked for Buckeye Stamping...

Jul 3, 2013

Azbell Helen “Mickey” Azbell 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was a retired blue print operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant 35 with 34 years of service. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, life time member of Ladies of the Moose Lodge 435, member of...

Jul 2, 2013

Gladys M. Campton, age 81, of Lancaster, died Tuesday July 2nd, 2013, at the Pickering House. She was born on September 12th, 1931 in Rockbridge, to her parents, Elmer and Nellie Pratt Campbell. She was a member of the First Church of God. She was an avid quilter and a wonderful baker. Gladys is survived by her daughters, Vicki...

Jul 1, 2013

Mackie Linda Kay Hane Mackie 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre. She was retired from the Limited Brands in the packaging department. She is survived by her daughter, Dana (Brad) Marsh of Lancaster, Ohio; step- children, Chris Varnell of Lancaster, Ohio, Jennifer and Keith (Cathy) Mackie of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Sydney...

Jun 29, 2013

Glenn Pressdee, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Pickering House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1930, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Clarence and Jane Pressdee. Glenn worked for many years at Kenny's Drive In, where he met his wife of 43 years, Catherine. Later on he was...

Jun 29, 2013

Ned Williams, 87, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born on July 16th, 1925, to the late Carlton and Ferris Williams. Ned was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Baltimore. He retired in 1987 from F&R Lazarus. Ned is survived by his wife, Joan Williams; sons, Bradley Williams, Jeff...

Jun 28, 2013

Cheadle Ron N. Cheadle 64 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, June 28, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired brick mason with the Brick Layers Local 55 with 42 years of service. He loved sitting on the beach, being with his family and friends. Ron is survived by his son, Ron N. Cheadle, II of Logan, Ohio; daughters, Cindee...

Jun 26, 2013

Shelton Dorothy Jean Shelton 86 of Columbus, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from Mt. Carmel Hospital in mail logistics. She is survived by her children, Paul Michael (Jean) Shelton, Dave (Angie) Shelton, Martha (Bret) Gillespie and John (Paula) Shelton; grandchildren, Keri (Brian), Jeremy, Josh (Heidi), Devin...

Jun 26, 2013

Peggy A. (New) Stidham, 65, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the Pickering House. Peggy is survived by her husband, Bill Stidham; son, Tom Stidham; and her sister, Brenda Meade. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Stidham; parents; and siblings, Jay “Buddy” New and Hazel Cattano. Funeral service for Peggy will be held...

Jun 25, 2013

Dern Esther Ann Woltz Dern of Millersport, formerly of Columbus and Baltimore; age 88, was peacefully called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The daughter of the late Andrew F. and Minnie Hedges Woltz. Graduated from Jerome Rural High School in 1942 and attended Capital University in Bexley. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church of Pickerington....

Jun 24, 2013

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Thomas W. Simmons, Sr., 85, of Lancaster, died on Monday, June 24, 2013. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He retired as maintenance supervisor for Lancaster City Schools in 1989 after 26 years of service and served as a Hocking Township Trustee. The “Mule Man's” true passion was the Fairfield County...

Jun 23, 2013

D. Dale Buck age 76 of Baltimore died Sunday June 23, 2013 at Faifield Medical Center. He retired from the former Columbus & Southern, now AEP as a supervisor and attended the Fairfield Christian Church. He volunteered at the Fairfield Medical Center and loved attending auctions and refinishing antiques. His family was his joy in life. He is survived by...

Jun 22, 2013

Thrush George Thrush “Bingo George” 74 the “Oldest Hippie in Lancaster”, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He will be warmly remembered for his white pony tail, bushy mustache, and his wonderful gift of gab. He was the first employee of Lancaster Bingo and the first retiree. He loved all his customers down...

Jun 22, 2013

Pedge Ronald E. Pedge 74 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1938 to the late Albert and Rose Pedge. He was a retired engineer from Diamond Power Specialty Co. with 20 years of service. Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL...