Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Emma Ray

Emma Ray

Feb 22, 2013

Emma Jean Ray, 85 of Columbus , formerly of Lancaster died Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Jean was known as the Cookie Lady and was born in Perry County to the late William and Edna McClanahan Hummel. She attended Somerset Elementary School, later moving to Hocking County and graduating from Logan High School in 1945....

Betty Blair

Betty Blair

Feb 20, 2013

Betty L. Blair, 70, of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at her home. Betty was retired from Kmart Distribution Center in Columbus. Betty is survived by her son, Ken Blair; daughters, Brenda (Duane) Mueller and Sandra (Jeff) Sarber; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Doris (Tim) Brunney; and brother, James (Donna) Frey. Betty was preceded in...

Stuart Ballengee

Stuart Ballengee

Feb 20, 2013

Devoted husband and father, Dr. Stuart Francis Ballengee, age 74, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on February 20th, 2013. He was born to Elizabeth and Donald Ballengee on August 16th, 1938 in Springfield, OH. As a young man he attended Ohio State University and later played college football at the University of Tennessee on scholarship while studying medicine. At...

Dr. A. Carol Ochs Hartman

Dr. A. Carol Ochs Hartman

Feb 19, 2013

Surrounded by loved ones, Dr. A. Carol Ochs Hartman, PhD, 79, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 19, 2013, in her daughter’s home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after a courageous, 16-month battle with lung cancer. Carol was born in Lancaster, Ohio on March 28, 1933 to Clarence M. and Frances Eymen Ochs, and grew up around the family business, Ochs Fruit...

Howard Jasper

Howard Jasper

Feb 19, 2013

Howard H. Jasper, 72, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his residence. Howard was born March 8, 1940 in Columbus OH to the late Horace and Loumetta Snyder Jasper. He was a member of the Baltimore VFW and was a retired Chief in the United States Airforce. Howard is survived by his wife of 50 years,...

JoAnn Landes

JoAnn Landes

Feb 18, 2013

JoAnn Landes, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. JoAnn was born in Lancaster on November 25, 1929, to the late Granville and Georgia (Smith) Stump. She was a 1947 graduate of Lancaster High School. She was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. JoAnn is...

Eddie Chiappetta

Eddie Chiappetta

Feb 18, 2013

Chiappetta Eddie Chiappetta 31 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday. February 18, 2013 at his residence. He was a dairy farmer and a member of F.F.A. and 4-H. Eddie is survived by mother and step-father, Sonja Lee and Bill Prine; son, Kaidyn; fiancé, Jami Gray; brothers, Nick (Charity) Chiappetta and Max (Brooke) Chiappetta; 4 nieces, a nephew and best...

Shirley Miller

Shirley Miller

Feb 16, 2013

Miller Shirley Denney Miller 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was a retired waitress, known as “Charlie” for Maugers Seafood Restaurant with over 40 years of service. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and had a great love for her family and animals. Shirley is...

Anne Wince

Anne Wince

Feb 14, 2013

Wince Anne Michels Wince 67 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 10, 1945 to George Thomas and Mary Wallace Michels in Charleston, West Virginia. She was retired from Fairfield Medical Center in the case management department with over 30 years of service. She liked to play...

Sherry Hubbard

Sherry Hubbard

Feb 14, 2013

Sherry Wharton Hubbard age 61, passed away February 14, 2013 peacefully at her residence with her family at her side following an extended illness. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Newton and his staff at the O.S.U. James Hospital. Sherry was preceded in death by her father Ted Wharton and is survived by her mother...

Robert L. "Bob" Harvey

Robert L. "Bob" Harvey

Feb 12, 2013

ROBERT L. “BOB”HARVEY age 89 of Lancaster passed away Tuesday February 12, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. Bob was born Sept. 21, 1923 to Donald and Mary Maude Hoffman Harvey. He retired from Anchor Hocking Corp. with 42 years of service. Bob also served on Lancaster City Council. Bob was in the 3 C’s as a teenager. Bob also served...

Sharon Proctor Britch

Sharon Proctor Britch

Feb 11, 2013

Sharon Faye (Proctor) Britch, age 64, of Lancaster, passed away to her loving saviors arms on February 11, 2013. She was a 1967 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and a graduate of Columbus Business University. She was a member of the 5th Ave Church of Christ, where she was active with the fellowship Committee for many years. She was...

Jerry Spence

Jerry Spence

Feb 11, 2013

Jerry Spence, 75, of Lancaster, died on Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Pickering House. Jerry was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked 28 years for Carborundum Company in Logan and retired from Buckeye Steel. He was also a member of the Eagles for many years. Jerry will be...

Debra Paumier

Debra Paumier

Feb 11, 2013

Debra Renae (Resa) Paumier, 56, of Baltimore Ohio, died unexpectedly at her home on February 11, 2013. Debbie was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Ricardo and Patricia Resa. She grew up as a Military “Brat” since her father was a career Air Force airman and Debbie had many fond memories of traveling overseas. She visited Germany, Panama and the Philippines...

George "Fred" May

George "Fred" May

Feb 11, 2013

George "Fred" May Sr., age 74, of Baltimore, passed away on February 11, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1938 to Leah and Dominic May in Glenford, OH. He worked at Huddles and also the Liberty Union Schools. He was an amazing Joke teller who loved his family deeply. He is survived...

John "Jack" "Col." Baumgardt

John "Jack" "Col." Baumgardt

Feb 11, 2013

John "Jack" "Col." Baumgardt, age 95, of Lancaster died February 11th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Caring Cremation has taken place through the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson

Feb 11, 2013

Mark H. Anderson, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. Mark was born March 29, 1949, in Woodbury, New Jersey to the late Robert and Myrtle Anderson. He was raised in Alabama before moving to Lancaster. He will be remembered most for his wonderful and exciting sense of humor. He will be truly missed by all who...

Marjorie Rockey

Marjorie Rockey

Feb 7, 2013

Rockey Marjorie Rockey 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church, graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1938, enjoyed playing euchre, bowling, and member of the Fairfield County Humane Society, worked at the Fairfield County Fair and loved music. Marjorie is...

Carrie Alice Hoover

Carrie Alice Hoover

Feb 6, 2013

Carrie Alice Hoover, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Pickering House. Carrie was a 1941 graduate of Liberty Union High School and she retired from Anchor Hocking after 36 years of service. Carrie is survived by her sons, Charles Hoover and Jeffrey (Barb) Hoover; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and...

Cynthia "Cindy" Wolfinger

Cynthia "Cindy" Wolfinger

Feb 5, 2013

Wolfinger Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Wolfinger 55 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Pickering House surrounded by her loving family. She was a long time member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Hospice volunteer, dental hygienist at Family Health Care in McCarthur and activities director with Reflections Retirement Facility. She was...