Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 8, 2012

Reverend Erladean Heffner, 87, of Baltimore, Ohio, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Erladean was born on July 31, 1924, in Fairfield Co., Ohio to her parents Earl and Harriet McBee. In high school she exerted her contagious energy as a cheerleader. She studied dairy science and received her associate degree in animal...

Jan 2, 2012

Born: September 2, 1895 Death: January 2, 2012

Jan 2, 2012

Wanda A. Rowland, 82, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 02, 2012, at Lanfair Center. Wanda was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Wanda was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Robert R. (Barbara) Rowland, Jr. and daughter, Linda Sue (Bruce) Peck. Also surviving are her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Robert and Jennifer Rowland and their...

Jan 2, 2012

Biography Barbara Ann Reese, age 79 of Lancaster died Monday January 2, 2012, at home after a brief illness. She was a member of the Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church, Sugar Grove and was a 1950 graduate of Logan High School. She is survived by son, William R. Reese, Pickerington; daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Deborah) Moskonas, Canal Winchester and Mrs. Jeff (Ann)...

Jan 1, 2012

Roy Lee Fritz, 45, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at his home. Roy is survived by his father, LeRoy L. Fritz; sisters, Bernadine Beck, Lillian Marsh, MyLinda (Ben) Cash, and Rosalie Stephens; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, unlces, and cousins. Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Dickson Fritz and his older brother, LeRoy...

Dec 31, 2011

Biography Rose M. Simmons, 74, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the Pickering House. Rose was born August 20, 1937, in Lancaster to the late Tom and Ethel Seymour. Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Otis and Linda Simmons, Jr.; niece, Patty (Nile, Sr.) Brown; 3 grandchildren, Scott, Joe, and Lori Simmons; and 2 great...

Dec 30, 2011

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Thursday, January 5, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling Hours 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405...

Dec 29, 2011

CREMATION Celebration of Life 7:00 PM ,Monday, January 2, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Monday, January 2, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Dec 28, 2011

Funeral Service 2:00 PM ,Sunday, January 1, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Saturday, December 31, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Saturday, December 31, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral...

Dec 25, 2011

Kevin P. Byers, age 54, of Logan, passed away December 25, 2011 at OSU Medical Center. He was a member of the State and Federal Bar Associations. He graduated from Bluffton College in 1979 and then graduated Capital Law in 1988 and had his own practice. He is survived by his son Nate (Ashley) Byers of WI; brothers, Rick (Elizabeth...

Dec 24, 2011

Callahan Emily L. Callahan 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born March 6, 1923 in Crescentville, Ohio to the late Jesse and Carrie Henry Latham. She was a retired waitress and cook. Emily is survived by son, Jesse (Michelle) Dodson of Somerset, Ohio; daughters, Mary Jo (Bob) Sinz...

Dec 24, 2011

Linehan Bob “Larry’ Linehan 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his residence with his step-daughter Evelena Pickens by his side. He was born on May 7, 1923 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Matthew and Freda Becker Linehan. Bob was a retired master electrician and a World War II US Army veteran holding rank...

Dec 23, 2011

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Robert L. "Robby" Wetzel, age 66 of Lancaster died Friday December 23, 2011 at The Pickering House. He was a retired 30 year employee of the City of Lancaster in the Cemetery Department. He is survived by his wife of 35 ½ years, Sally A. Wetzel; daughter, Robin (Tony) Seckman; sons, John “Eddie” (Karen) Wetzel and Adam (Jessica)...

Dec 23, 2011

Brenda Mae Culbertson-Snyder, born on Feb. 7th, 1959, age 52 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord, Mother, Father and sister on December 23rd,2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation. Brenda is survived by her daughter Jennifer (David) Hardy of Lancaster; son, Carl (Melanie) Culbertson of Lancaster; grandchildren, Madison, Hailey and Keely Culbertson, Dominic and Aliyah Smith, and Keyana and Ava Hardy;...

Dec 23, 2011

Christian Vivian M. Christian 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away in the arms of her devoted daughter, Jan on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Ray and Margaret Knight. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, of 61 years, Ray Christian, their dear son,...

Dec 22, 2011

Shook Albert W. Shook 94 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was retired from Gaylord Container with 28 years of service. He was an avid bowler, loved the Cincinnati Reds, and gardening. He is survived by his son, Jim (Bida) Shook of Baltimore, Ohio; daughters,...

Dec 19, 2011

Holly Elaine Bope, age 46, of Rushville, passed away on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born in Lancaster, OH on October 10th, 1965 to her parents Herbert David and Doris Mack Shiltz. She is a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where she was in the St. Peter’s Hand Bell Choir and the Mary Circle....

Dec 17, 2011

Loretta Jean McCoy, age 74, of Lancaster, formerly of Rockbridge, passed away at her residence on Saturday December 17th, 2011. She was born to Julis and Gertrude Blankenship in the Thacker Mines in WV on August 4th, 1937. She was a member of Lancaster AMVETS post #1956. She is survived by her sons, Wallace McCoy of Sugar Grove, David (Trudy)...

Dec 17, 2011

Herbert S. Neel, 94, of Lancaster, died on Satruday, December 17, 2011. Herbert was an automotive mechanic for many years. He loved reading and music, especially playing the piano and clarinet. He enjoyed his prized 1925 Model T Ford Roadster. Herbert was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army 27th Div. serving in the Pacific Theater, including Saipan and...

Dec 17, 2011

Biography Helen M. Deeds, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Helen was a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She was a 1939 graduate of Berne Union High School. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Relva and Barry Blackstone; grandchildren Alicia (Joel) Maynard, Jason Deeds, and Koren (Mike) Furrey; 6 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, William...