Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 10, 2012

Biography Tina Marie Sowers, 46, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Tina was deeply loved and will be missed dearly by her family. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Sowers; children, Amber (Josh) Flanders and Timothy Hedges, Jr.; mother, Sharon Connell; father, Kenneth Mitchell; brothers, Kenneth (Leanne) Mitchell, Jr, and John (Vickie) Connell;...

Mar 9, 2012

Danny M. Fox, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, March 9, 2012. Danny attended Marion-Franklin High School and worked many years in construction. Danny is survived by his sisters, Carole (Carl) Simons, Mary Moye, and Gerrie (Conley) Matthews; brothers, Buddy (Linda) Fox Sr., Bob Fox, and Bill (Iva) Fox; many nieces and nephews, and ex-wife,...

Mar 9, 2012

Biography Thelma Iris Shuttleworth, 86, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Inn at Belden Village in Canton, Ohio. Thelma is survived by her husband of 66 years, John A. Shuttleworth; daughter, Margaret E. Lecorchick; son, David J. (JoAnn) Shuttleworth; grandchildren, Marjorie, Andrew, and Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Logan and Justin; and sister-in-law, Mary. Caring Cremation...

Mar 8, 2012

Patricia Helen McKittrick Martin, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Pickering House with her family by her side. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She retired from teaching after 30 years of service with Lancaster City Schools, East School, where she enjoyed teaching kindergarten. Patricia was a selfless and...

Mar 7, 2012

Biography Amelia Pierce, 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Caring Cremation has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Facts Born: November 30, 1922 Death: March 7, 2012

Mar 5, 2012

Toni Starkey, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio, beloved wife, sister, and mother, died on March 5, 2012 having suffered a long illness. She was born July 28, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Richard B. Davis and Frances Mae (Drury) Davis. Crowned Homecoming Queen in 1959, Toni graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima in 1960...

Mar 4, 2012

Biography Grace L. Russell age 88 of Lancaster died Sunday March 4, 2012 at The Pickering House. She was a homemaker and a former member of the Wesleyan Church in Lancaster. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Tanya Russell, Montclair, CA; David and Carolyn Russell, Findlay and Earl and Linda Russell, Carroll; 8 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren;...

Mar 3, 2012

Grover C. Blauser age 90, of Lancaster, passed away at Crestview Rehabilitaion March 3rd, 2012. He was born to Grover and Orlean Hite Blauser on June 20th, 1921 in Baltimore, OH. He was a District Supervisor for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources division of Oil and Gas and a WWII veteran of the Coast Gaurd. He is survived by...

Mar 2, 2012

Robert W. Hartinger, age 75 of Lancaster, passed away March 2, 2012 at the Pickering House. He was enlisted in the US Army and was in the Korean War. He worked in construction all throughout the Fairfield County area. He enjoyed making beautiful canes and jewelry boxes. He was survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Harriet Hartinger of...

Mar 2, 2012

Richard L. Scheidegger December 11, 1933 - March 2, 2012

Scheidegger Richard L. Scheidegger 78 of Pataskala, Ohio died Friday, March 2, 2012 at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was a lifelong farmer and worked for the Construction Union. He was an avid gardener and loved to raise livestock. He...

Feb 29, 2012

Funeral Service 3:00 PM ,Saturday, March 3, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ,Saturday, March 3, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ,Saturday, March 3, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral...

Feb 28, 2012

Diana G. Williams, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Diana is survived by her son, Joshua (Traci) Brown; daughters, Lori Smith and K-Cee Williams; sister, Tami (Steve Baker) Gallion; grandchildren, Jeremy, Ryan (Kellie) Brown, Trevor, and the light of her life, Bailey; great grandchildren, Shayla and Braeden; niece, Tish (Dan)...

Feb 27, 2012

Biography

Hutton Joan Marie Hutton 79 of Florence, Alabama went to be with her Lord on February 27, 2012. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ann and George Hutton. She was the oldest of three siblings. She is survived by her sister, Doreen Eucker of El Cajon, California; brother and...

Feb 26, 2012

Direct Cremation

Feb 23, 2012

Dr. Hagely Dr. James M. Hagely 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at The Pickering House. He was Doctor of Veterinary Medicine operating the Hagely Vet Clinic with 56 years of service. He was a World War II US Army Air Corp. veteran. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Lifetime member...

Feb 23, 2012

Fischer Deloris E. Fischer 81 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at The Pickering House. She retired from Western-Electric in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her children, Harold (Lydia) Fischer, Jr. and Carol (William) Solomon all of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Elissa (Eric) Kellett of Lancaster, Ohio, Amy (Scott) Madan of...

Feb 23, 2012

Lape Mary A. Lape 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 28, 1932 to the late Lewis and Aldys Blake. She is survived by her son, David Lape of Ohio; daughter, Rita (Dale) Adams of W. Carrolton, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer, Julie and Jessica; great grandchildren...

Feb 22, 2012

Kathryn M. Schosek, age 101, died Wednesday, February, 22nd, 2012 at Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on Oct. 26th, 1910 in Buffalo, NY, to her parents John and Katherine Toenniessen Krueger. She is survived by her sons, Albert R. “Bud” (Jo Ann) Schosek of Sugar Grove and Jack A. Schosek of NY; grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Feb 21, 2012

Grace P. Reid, age 69, of Lancaster, passed away at Heartland of Fairfield Nursing Center on Tuesday February, 21, 2012. She was born in Baltimore, OH to Charles and Cora Raver on May 27th, 1942. She was a loving mother and devoted her life to caring for her disabled daughter, Amy. She is survived by her children, Nancy Watkins, of...

Feb 21, 2012

Calling Hours 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Thursday, February 23, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Thursday, February 23, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Friday, February 24, 2012 St. John's Episcopal Church 134 N...