Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Earl Wilkin

Earl Wilkin

Jun 4, 2012

Earl Herbert James Wilkin, age 83, of Sugar Grove, passed away at his residence on Monday June 4th, 2012. He was born in Lancaster on January 18, 1929 to Forest and Pauline Wilkin. He was a member of the American Legion Post 11, loved wood working, riding horses and loved his birds. He is survived by his wife of 58...

Gary Caughenbaugh

Gary Caughenbaugh

Jun 3, 2012

Caughenbaugh Gary Lee Caughenbaugh, 50 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was a machinist for Southeast Machinery, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2120, an avid bowler which he bowled in several different leagues, loved drag racing and was a loved pa paw. He is survived by his wife Sharen;...

Jim La Pointe

Jim La Pointe

May 30, 2012

La Pointe Jim La Pointe died at home on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Gabriella, daughters, Paulette and Brenda; son, Kris and step-daughter, Mia; several grandchildren. Also survived by his first wife, Norma. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith and grandson, Nicholas. Jim loved golf, daylilies and his dogs. A special thanks...

Delories Wittman

Delories Wittman

May 30, 2012

Wittman Delories Marie Wittman 74 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of Gloryland Nazarene Church, loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George W. Wittman; son, Charles W. Wittman of Bremen, Ohio; daughter, Teresa (Nathan) Vandergriff...

Frederick "Freddie" Hannan

Frederick "Freddie" Hannan

May 29, 2012

Frederick “Freddie” Hannan, 87, of Pleasantville, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. Freddie was a loving husband, father, and Papa. He was employed with Owens Corning for 37 years. He enjoyed 19 years as a 4-H advisor. He was also an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and trips to Canada with family and friends....

Major Donald Jeffery USAF Retired

Major Donald Jeffery USAF Retired

May 28, 2012

Major Donald Neal Jeffery USAF Ret., age 89 of Lancaster, OH, passed away on Memorial Day May 28th, 2012, at Fairfield Medical Center after a brief illness. Don Enlisted USAF and began proudly serving his country as a tail gunner in World War II; then as he rose in rank he became a pilot which he served in this capacity...

Frederick "Bigg Fredd" Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Peggy Lare

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

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

Raymond Ballard

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...

William Cecil

William Cecil

May 18, 2012

Direct Cremation

Judith Farrell

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....