Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 6, 2012

Charles E. “Chuck” Hedges, 75, of Lancaster, died on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Chuck was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove. He was a 1956 graduate of Lancaster High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was an associate with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and...

Feb 6, 2012

Funeral Service 11:00 PM ,Thursday, February 9, 2012 Redeemer Lutheran Church Calling Hours 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Thursday, February 9, 2012 Redeemer Lutheran Church

Feb 2, 2012

Direct Cremation Celebration of Life 2:00 PM ,Thursday, January 19, 2012 Liberty Union Middle School Auditorium

Feb 2, 2012

Rudy Scott Reed of Columbus, Ohio, died February 2, 2012, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus following an automobile accident. He was born November 2, 1960, to Jim and Portia Reed of Baltimore who will forever miss their special son. Rudy is survived by his wife Lisa Reed, daughters Kasey Reed (fiance Daniel Golko), Kristin Reed, Kortney (K.C.) Brewer,...

Jan 28, 2012

Merle A. Swain, Sr., 87, of Lancaster, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Merle was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church since 1952. He was a well known and successful Lancaster business man, owner of Lancaster Hardware and Supply for 55 years. Merle was an honest, caring, and God loving family man...

Jan 28, 2012

Daniel Kraft September 28, 1954 - January 28, 2012

Daniel Kraft, 57, of Pleasantville, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Daniel was co-owner of Bay Food Market and Packing in Lancaster. He also worked as a farmer and a truck driver. He was a 1972 graduate of Liberty Union High School. Daniel was...

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Jan 23, 2012

Bowers Teresa S. Bowers 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at her residence. She was retired from PNC Bank and loved her gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Bowers of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Judd Bowers of Lancaster, Ohio and Jonathan Bowers of Lithopolis, Ohio; grandson, Xavier Christian Bowers; sisters, Carol Knight of Somerset,...

Jan 23, 2012

Wallace Kathleen F. Wallace 61 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio. She had worked for Lancaster Glass Corporation. She is survived by her father, Norman F. Wendell, Sr. of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Bryan (Patricia A.) Wendell of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Noreen (Anthony) Angeletti...

Jan 23, 2012

Karen S. (Swartz) McAvoy, 63, of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. Karen worked 35 years for J.C. Penney. She loved to paint and she loved being with her grandchildren. Karen is survived by her daughter, Robin (Jeff) Mankin; sons, Jim (Lydia) McAvoy and Steve (Danette) McAvoy; mother, Shirley Swartz ; ten grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Judy...

Jan 21, 2012

Ila A. Mathias, age 90, passed away peacefully at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center on January 21, 2012. She was a longtime resident of Baltimore, OH and member of Christ United Methodist Church in Baltimore. She is survived by her son Charles (Judy) Mathias of Pleasantville; grandson, James K. (Patty) Mathias of Lancaster, granddaughter, Susan (Vic) Collins and great-grandchildren, Christian...

Jan 18, 2012

Dora M. Graffis, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center to be with our Heavenly Father. Family was by her side. Dora held many positions at Olivedale Senior Center in her thirteen years of employment before retiring. Dora was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Piper; step-father, Ralph Piper; brother,...

Jan 18, 2012

Graveside Service 2:00 PM ,Friday, January 20, 2012 Forest Rose Cemetery 1238 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Jan 17, 2012

McGarvey Jeffrey R. McGarvey 43 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his residence. He was a manager for Lowes and a life member of NRA, an outdoorsman and loved 4-wheelers. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Robyn McGarvey; children, Maranda McGarvey and Nick...

Jan 13, 2012

Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January...

Jan 13, 2012

Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January...

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