Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 19, 2012

Gabbard Alan L. Gabbard 53 of Carroll, Ohio died Friday, October 19, 2012 at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel and Crematory, Lancaster, Ohio.

Oct 19, 2012

Steinmetz Jane Steinmetz 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was a retired Registered Nurse (OB Nurse) from Fairfield Medical Center with 30 years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 11 and O. P. E. R. S. Jane is...

Oct 17, 2012

NEAL E. MILLER age 88 of Bremen had a peaceful passing with his family by his side on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving his Purple Heart from the Battle of the Bulge Campaign. He retired from Diamond Power in 1987 after 30 years. Neal and...

Oct 16, 2012

Betty A. Edwards, age 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed into eternal life on October 16, 2012 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Betty spent her career teaching third grade at East Elementary School. She was an active member and tireless volunteer of the First United Methodist Church and Fairfield Medical Center Twig 7. She is survived by son, James (Judith)...

Oct 14, 2012

Engle Thomas G. Engle 63 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his residence. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1967 and Austin Peay College in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was former owner of Rushcreek Golf Course and was a maintenance supervisor for Alter-Care of Canal Winchester. He was a member of the Fraternal...

Oct 13, 2012

S. Eileen Farmer, of Amanda, age 74 died on October 13th, 2012 at Darby Glenn Nursing in Hilliard. She was born in Fairfield County to her parents, Paul and Marguerite Bussert, on December 25th, 1937. She was a homemaker, loving mother and wonderful wife. She is survived by her children, Sheril Farmer, Vicki (Jim) Ward of Amanda, Kevin (Cheri) Farmer...

Oct 12, 2012

Ruth E. Underwood, age 66, of Lancaster, was reunited with both the Lord and her husband suddenly, Friday October 12th, 2012 at OSU Medical Center. She was born in Vinton Co. on November, 10th, 1945 to William and Verna Estep. She was a member of The Church of Good Hope. She retired from Fairfield Union as a Transportation Aid and...

Oct 10, 2012

Paul D. Molyneux, age 67, of Baltimore, passed away at his residence, Wednesday October 10th, 2012. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 1, 1945 to Rev. Donald and Ruby Molyneux. He was a band director at various schools, a member of New Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant Photography Club, A.R.B.A., Toastmasters; he was a 4-H Rabbit...

Oct 9, 2012

McKenzie Karen M. McKenzie 56 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for We Care a cleaning service and attended St. Mark Catholic Church. She loved to play cards and bingo and loved her pets. Karen is survived by her husband of 19 years, Donald McKenzie; children, Jeremiah Woolsey, Angela Woolsey and...

Oct 8, 2012

Russ Miller, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family early Monday morning October 8th, 2012. He was born in Bainbridge, Maryland, to his parents, Art and Shirley Miller, on April 7th, 1955. He was a salesman for 19 yrs at the Lang Stone Co. of Columbus and worked at Menards in Lancaster for four...

Oct 8, 2012

Brackbill Fred K. Brackbill, age 86 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pleasantville, Ohio. He served 22 years in the USAF, as a navigator, finishing his career as a Major. He taught Industrial Arts at Heath Middle School, for several years until he retired. He lived with his family in...

Oct 8, 2012

Robert Lee “Bob” Waits, 61, of Lancaster journeyed peacefully from this life into the arms of Christ after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, October 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on October 24, 1950, to the late John Raymond and Denise Jeanne (Jassogne) Waits. Bob graduated from Ohio State University, where he...

Oct 6, 2012

Biography

Harold E. Caldwell, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Harold was born in Lancaster on February 4, 1939, to the late Elmer and Bessie (Wasem) Caldwell. He was a member of the Community of Christ in Lancaster. Harold is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Jeffries; niece, Anne (Randy) Staffey and their children Dominik and...

Oct 5, 2012

Biography Wanda E. Reid, 66, of Logan, formerly of Lancaster and Portsmouth, passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2012, at the Pickering House. Wanda was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was retired from Anchor Hocking. Wanda is survived by her husband, Donald Reid; children, Roger Reid, Paula (Daniel) Thomas, and Brenda (Raymond) Householder; grandchildren, Josh,...

Oct 5, 2012

Dale Edward Meeks February 23, 1933 - October 5, 2012

Dale Edward Meeks, 79, of Baltimore, passed peacefully at his home to join family and friends in heaven. Dale was a 1951 graduate of Hebron High School and married his wife Eileen on June 3, 1951. Soon after he and Eileen moved to Baltimore and ran Poverty Hills Farm...

Oct 5, 2012

Connor Daniel Sowers

October 5, 2012 - October 5, 2012

Connor Daniel Sowers, of Bremen, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012, at Fairfield Medical Center. Connor is survived by his parents, Donald and Stephanie Sowers; siblings, Madison and Aiden; grandparents, Marvin E. Sowers of Lancaster, Vickie Poling of Smithers, West Virginia, Sonia Schwalbach of Lancaster, and Michael...

Oct 2, 2012

Comer Douglas W. Comer 57 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Wexner Medical Center. He was owner of a franchise for Pepperidge Farmfor 20 years. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School. A member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aries 2120, past governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, social member of the VFW...

Oct 2, 2012

Johnson S. Kay Johnson 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was Director of Education for FairHoPe Hospice for 15 years. She was a registered nurse for 44 years and a member of Ohio Directors of Nursing, National Directors of Nursing and Mt. Pleasant White Shrine of Jerusalem #57. Kay...

Oct 2, 2012

James L. VanAtta, 73, of Lancaster, born in Bremen, Ohio on June 24, 1939, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. James retired from Anchor Hocking with 36 years of service. James was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva and Robert VanAtta, Sr.; mother and father, William and Dorothy VanAtta; brothers, Louie and Dick VanAtta; and step-daughter, Susan Fowler. James is...

Oct 1, 2012

Mildred Louise Roby, of Lancaster, Ohio died at the Pickering House on Monday, October 1, 2012, at age 94. Louise was a retired secretary for Modern Plumbing in Lancaster with over 40 years of service. She was also a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs....