Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 20, 2011

Charles A. Reber, 91 , of Lancaster , passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Charles was born in Sugar Grove and graduated from Berne Union High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. Charles loved his family, flying, and his garden as well as feeding...

Nov 19, 2011

Russell “Pete” E. Shell, 75, Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at The Pickering House, after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Russell was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved fishing and building things with his hands. He retired from Straight...

Nov 18, 2011

Valerie Kay Linn, 49, of Lancaster, The Lord Jesus took Val’s hand and led her home on Friday, November 18, 2011. Valerie’s greatest love was her family; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother a.k.a. G.G., daughter, and sister. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church where she also taught Sunday school for a number of years. A beautiful...

Nov 18, 2011

Richard A. Schofield, 47 of Lancaster, OH passed away on November 18th, 2011. He was born on March 27th 1964 in Lancaster; Graduated from Fisher Catholic High School in 1982 and attended Tiffin University. Rick is survived by his mother, Lucille "Connie" (Phil) Saunders, his father, Charlie (Carolyn) Schofield of Lancaster, OH; sister, Tammy (Mark) Hunt of Wilmington, NC;...

Nov 17, 2011

Kathy E. Moore Graf, age 54, went to be with our lord on Thursday, November 17th, 2011. She was a loving mother, and grandmother who enjoyed her family. She is survived by her mother, Bonnie (Jim) Clark of Lancaster; father Marvin (Shelia Lynn) Moore of Marion; daughters, Misty Dawn (Bernard Bennett) Graf and Karrie Jo (Greg Randolph) Miller of...

Nov 15, 2011

Roger Thomas “Tommy” Wilson, 46, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Tommy was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He loved being in the outdoors and snowmobiling, especially in the mountains of Montana. He also enjoyed camping and riding dirt bikes at Honda Hills. Tommy is survived by his father, Roger Wilson; sisters, Sherri (Randy) Magers and...

Nov 15, 2011

Zora Gray Burcham of Brunswick, Maine, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at Midcoast Senior Health Center, following several months of declining health. She was 97. A resident of Thorton Oaks, Brunswick, from 1997-2011, Zora was born in January 1914 in Buchtel, Ohio, the daughter of William and Millie Locke Gray. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1932....

Nov 14, 2011

Davida S. Spears, 72, Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Davida owned and operated Davida’s Beauty Salon for 42 years. She was also a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens and played in the Olivedale Kitchen Band for many years. Davida is survived by her daughter, Tina Sowards of Pennsylvania; son and loving caregiver for many years, Paul...

Nov 12, 2011

Samuel Edward Robison, age 63 , of Baltimore, passed away Saturday November 12, 2011 at his home. He attended St. Bernadette Church, and he attended Fairfield Industries for 20 plus years. He is survived by many loving friends who will greatly miss him. A service will take place on Thursday at 10:30AM at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home in Baltimore. Caring...

Nov 10, 2011

Nov 9, 2011

Cremation with Burial to follow

Floral Hills Memory Gardens

Nov 8, 2011

Vorys William T. Vorys, Sr. 64 of Carroll, Ohio died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements were handled by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LANCASTER, OHIO.

Nov 6, 2011

Gary L. Massie, age 40, of Lancaster died Sunday, November 6, 2011, at University Hospital, Columbus. He was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church, Buchtel; a former member of the American Legion Post #11; and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Tammy L. Massie; daughters, Abigail Marie Massie and Erin E. Swain; son, Ethan...

Nov 2, 2011

Robert E. Bibler, age 89, of Baltimore died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He retired from the former Crown-Zellerbach Corp., Baltimore; was a charter member of the Baltimore Lions Club; longtime member of the Trinity United Church of Christ; the Baltimore Masonic Lodge 475 F&AM; Tarhe Shrine; Columbus Aladdin Temple; A.A.R.P.; and enjoyed bowling in leagues....

Oct 29, 2011

James Robert “Bob” Claypool, age 89, passed away after a short illness on Saturday October 29, 2011. He was born on July 13, 1922 to the late Clark and Prudence (Jackson) Claypool. Bob will be missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby (Abbott); children, Chris (Barbara) and Gwen (Mike) Shafer; grandchildren, Christina (Andrew) Deem, Michelle (Bart) Hampson, Matthew...

Oct 28, 2011

MATHENY Daniel J Matheny, age 68, died peacefully at home in the Hocking Hills on October 28, 2011. Dan was born on September 23, 1943 in Logan, Ohio to the late Dan and June Matheny. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy. Dan graduated from Logan High School, received his degree in Sociology...

Oct 26, 2011

Raymond F. Powell, age 75, of Lancaster, returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 26, 2011. He passed from this earth life at home surrounded by his loved ones, after 14 years of a lengthy illness. He was born on March 31, 1936 to Charles William Powell and Mary Rebecca Kohler Powell. He married Virginia Joyce Gross Powell July...

Oct 26, 2011

TOOLE MYRTLE E. TOOLE 83 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. In her earlier years she enjoyed babysitting and being a waitress. In later years she worked as a sales clerk for Elbee Shoes and a fitting room attendant for Hills Department Store....

Oct 25, 2011

SCHOPP THOMAS E. SCHOPP 79 of Lancaster, Ohio, former resident of Grove City, Ohio died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired tree surveyor for Triple A. McCoy Tree Service. He is survived by his son, Steve Schopp of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Kayla and Harrison of Reynoldsburg; cousins, Rev. Lawrence Hard and Evelyn Quick;...

Oct 25, 2011

Raymond G. Grein, age 85, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Founder and former owner of General Machine and Mould, a WWII Navy Veteran, member of the Elks Lodge #570, American Legion Post 11, Knights of Columbus, former President of Lancaster High Athletic Boosters, a member...