Local Ohio Obituaries

Frederick "Bigg Fredd" Murphy

May 28, 2012

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Friday, June 1, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Thomas Bosworth

May 28, 2012

Thomas W. Bosworth, 59, of Pleasantville, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. Thomas worked for 33 years with Anchor Hocking and was a member of the Local 20 Skilled Labor Union. He loved his motorcycles and riding. He also enjoyed the outdoors. Thomas is survived by his wife, Connie Bosworth; brother, Tim Bosworth; sister, Vickie...

Marilyn Brown

May 27, 2012

Biography Marilyn Kay Brown, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday May 27, 2012. Marilyn will be remembered as a loving and strong-willed woman. She is survived by her sons, Roger Dean Knecht, Shannon K. (Shannon) Knecht, Brannon D. (Bridget) Knecht, and Tony L. Knecht; daughter, Dianna Guisinger; seven grandchildren; brother, Richard D. (Sandy) Shaw; sister, Ruth Hawk; half brother,...

Gertrude Withem

May 27, 2012

Gertrude Withem, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday morning May 27th, 2012 at Winchester Place Nursing and Rehab. She was born to William and Dora Withem on March 17th 1928, in Hocking County. She was one of sixteen children. She retired after working 45 1/2 years from Lancaster Glass. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxillary...

John King

May 23, 2012

King John David King 57 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army and a retired truck driver. John is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Raymond) Welch of Lancaster, Ohio; son, Michael king of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Breanna and Amber; fiancé, Pam Rodgers of Lancaster, Ohio; brother,...

Wayne Shumaker

May 23, 2012

Wayne A. Shumaker, 64, of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Wayne served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was a 1966 graduate of Lancaster High School and he was a truck driver for 40 years. Wayne is survived by his best friend and longtime companion, Debbie Arnold Shumaker; mother, Kathleen...

E. Myrtle Brickey

May 22, 2012

Biography E. Myrtle Brickey, 92, of Baltimore, OH passed away at the Homestead Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH on May 22, 2012. She was born April 17, 1920 to James and Sarah Belle Tackett Qualls. She is survived by daughter, Patricia (Gene) Redecker of Grayson, KY; and son, John (Daryl) Brickey of Baltimore, OH; six grandchildren, Ray, Randy (Tammy), Rich...

Darrell "Gene" Lucas

May 22, 2012

Lucas Darrell Eugene “Gene” Lucas 74 of Bremen, Ohio went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his residence. He worked for American Standard and also in landscaping. He was a member of Bible Holiness Church in Bremen, Ohio. He is survived by his daughters, Vickie (Richard) Vaughn of Lancaster, Ohio, Kim (James) Mason of...

Teresa Edwards

May 20, 2012

Teresa K. (Blanton) Edwards, age 60, of Gahanna, died at her home on Sunday Morning May 20, 2012. Teresa graduated from Lancaster High School in 1969. She was employed with G& J Pepsi Cola Bottlers for nearly 21 years where she formed many loving relationships with her co-workers. Teresa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Erin and Brian Swartz;...

Raymond Ballard

May 19, 2012

Biography

RAYMOND MARVIN BALLARD USN, Born March 22, 1927 North Granville, NY -- Died May 19, 2012 Lancaster Ohio. Raymond was a renaissance man: scientist, musician, outdoorsman, and socially involved/committed citizen. Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering - Clarkson College, NY; Engineer: All American Engineering, Thiokol, Dupont, and had multiple engineering patents. Musician: Oboe, Recorder, Vocalist, student of all major...

Peggy Lare

May 19, 2012

Peggy Ann Lare, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Peggy will be remembered as a loving and caring person. Peggy is survived by her grandson, Jason Jones; great granddaughter, Emily Jones; sisters, Pam (Dave) Peck and Linda Hendrickson; brother, Sam (Trudy) Marshall; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in...

Curtis Hunt

May 19, 2012

Memorial Service

Thursday May 24, 2012 , 1:00 PM at Church of the Risen Lord

Facts Born: September 19, 1942 Death: May 19, 2012

William Cecil

May 18, 2012

Direct Cremation

Judith Farrell

May 18, 2012

Judith A. Farrell, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 18, 2012, with her family by her side. Judith was a beautiful, caring, and selfless person who was loved by many. She was also an avid supporter and enthusiast for the Lancaster Golden Gales Wrestling Team. Judith is survived by her son, Christopher E....

E. George Clark

May 17, 2012

Emmitt George Clark of Lancaster, Ohio died peacefully on May 17, 2012 at The Inn at Fairfield Village. He was 87 years young. George was born on November 5, 1924 at OSU Medical Center to Emit (Whitey) and Vivian W. (Poole) Clark. The oldest of 6 children, George graduated from Lancaster High School with the Class of 1942 and started...

Peggy Wicke

May 17, 2012

Peggy June Wicke, age 57, passed away at her home in Carroll, Ohio on Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 28, 1954, to Joan C. Jackson and the late Richard L Jackson. She volunteered for American Red Cross, loved to read and laugh and had a great love of animals. Peggy is survived by...

Dorothy Vannatta

May 15, 2012

Dorothy E. Vannatta, 94, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Dorothy was a long time member of St. Michael’s United Church of Christ in Baltimore. She was a 1935 graduate of Liberty Union High School and a 4-H leader for 30 years. Dorothy was also a seamstress for many people including donating her talents to Touching...

Ginny Myers

May 15, 2012

Ginny Myers, age 63 of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday morning, May 15th, 2012, at Fairfield Medical Center after fighting a hard battle for several years. She was born in Hocking County on January 26th, 1949 to her parents, Alfred and June Hayden Boals. She worked at CE Glass for 20+ years, the Southeast Sight Center and also the Functional...

Ruth Martin

May 13, 2012

Graveside Service 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Forest Rose Cemetery 1238 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Graveside Service 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Forest Rose Cemetery 1238 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Melissa Montag

May 12, 2012

Montag Melissa Dawn Montag 36 of Centerville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio returned to her heavenly father on Saturday, May 12, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Margie Weinstiger Montag and Kenneth (Connie) Montag; brother, Chris (Dawn) Mulliss; nephews, Kevin and Charlie; aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends, John Steiding and Ben Stewart. Melissa was preceded in death...