Local Ohio Obituaries

May 29, 2011

Rooker Mary K. Rooker 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Altercare Valley View Nursing Home in Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was a member of the Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church, head deaconess at the church and volunteer assistant manager of the Good Neighbor Thrift Store. She is the beloved mother of her 6 children, Bonnie LeFever...

May 28, 2011

Reeves Georgia E. Reeves 83 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a retired selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and a member New Life Christian Center and Red Hat Society. She is survived by her children, Linda (Denver) Beall, William (Rita) Reeves all of Lancaster, Ohio, Michael J. (Susan) Rosser...

May 24, 2011

Virginia Marie Byers, age 91, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at her daughter’s residence. She worked at her husband's business, Byer's Electric as a secretary. She was a great cook, a wonderful teacher, loved vacations, and she lived for her family. She was survived by her son, Tim (Nancy) Byers of Lancaster; daughters, Barbara (John) Heston of Lancaster...

May 23, 2011

Graham James L. Graham 64 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was retired from the Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 35 years of service in the furnace room. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army. He loved to ride his motorcycle, also loved bowling, fishing and the great outdoors, the...

May 23, 2011

Ruth L. Shields, 95, of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011, at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. Ruth was born August 14, 1915, in Pickerington, Ohio to the late Fred and Bertha (England) Moore. Ruth was a member of the Pickerington Rebekah Lodge and the Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Pickerington. Ruth is survived by her son, Walter...

May 21, 2011

Kathleen Harrison, 82, formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. Kathleen was a life member of the Parthenia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #124. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Paul) Rhodes of Amanda; sons, Michael Harrison of Baltimore and Mitchell (Sue) Harrison of Mansfield, Texas; grandchildren, Steve, Suzi, Holly, Mechelle,...

May 20, 2011

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Larry L. Fenn, 70, of Lancaster, died on Friday, May 20, 2011. Larry was born Saturday, August 31, 1940, in Greentown, IN. Larry is survived by his son, Bradley Fenn; daughter, Larra Fenn; and sister, Gloria Handcook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Candice Fenn. Caring Cremation has taken place with the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL...

May 18, 2011

Sean E. Poling, age 32, of Lancaster, passed away May 18th, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a 1996 Lancaster High School graduate. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Gale Poling of Lancaster; brother, Brett Poling of Canal Winchester; son, Xaler Johnson of Lancaster; niece Jaida Poling of Canal Winchester; grandfather, Edward Poling of Lancaster; and several...

May 16, 2011

Florence A. Hartman, age 90, of Lancaster passed away on May 16th, 2011. She retired after working several years at Anchor Hocking Plant I; she was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sam and Mary Hartman of AZ, Herman and Ruth Hartman of FL, and Williard and Nola Hartman...

May 13, 2011

LANCASTER: Sandra Nadine Grogg Stemple 72 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 23, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Cleophas and Dorothy Holdcraft Grogg. She was a retired Registered Nurse at various hospitals. She is survived by her children, James Stemple, Linda S. Beach and Joe Stemple...

May 12, 2011

Jude Thomas Widener, age 12 weeks, of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was survived by his parents, Scott and Natalie Widener of Lancaster; brother and sister Jack and Julia Widener; grandparents, Dana and Vickie Widener of Lancaster and Ed and Cheryl Hiles of Lancaster; great-grandparents, Bob Loy of Lancaster, Mary Widener of Carroll,...

May 10, 2011

Ival Vivian Eck LANCASTER: Ival Vivian Eck was born February 27, 1913 to Wm. Franklin and Cora Ellen (Featheroff) Schooley in Vinton Co., Ohio. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Eck; parents; and eleven sisters and brothers – Oakel, Leman,...

May 10, 2011

LANCASTER: Helen Wharton 92 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Reichold Chemical Inc. and did babysitting for friends, loved flowers and loved to read. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Griffith and Carolyn Garber; son, Gary Wharton all of Lancaster, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Marlena (George) Marcum...

May 8, 2011

Agnes Bowen, age 72, of Carroll went to be with her Lord on Mother’s day May 8th, 2011 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of the Bloom Baptist Church in Lithopolis. She was born to her parents, in Pike County, KY on Oct. 12, 1938. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd (Sarah Barnes) Bowen...

May 8, 2011

Eudella Smith, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Fairfield Medical Center. Eudella was a strong woman who loved her family. Eudella is survived by her daughters, Diana (Gary) Kennedy of Kentucky, Carolyn Smith of Lancaster, and Penny (Clarence) Boysel of Lancaster; son, Paul David (Chris) Smith of Galena, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica (Blair) Dowdy, Jennifer (Chris) Wood,...

May 8, 2011

Kathryn H. (Burson) Gillogly, formerly of Columbus passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster at the age of 95. She was a resident of The Inn at Fairfield Village in Lancaster. She was born on Sept. 15, 1915 at Pratts Fork, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Carrie E. Burson ....

May 7, 2011

John J. Balthaser, 66, of Lancaster, died at home after a brief illness on Saturday, May 7, 2011. John was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked many years for both Conrail and Premix. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2120; AMVETS Post 1985; and the American Legion...

May 5, 2011

Sleeth Lester “Les” W. Sleeth 84 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was a World War II US Navy veteran and a retired project manager for Turner Construction. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, woodcarver with Charlie Chippers and loved to play dominoes. He is survived by his wife...

May 4, 2011

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Deborah (Lape) Wise, 55, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Deborah loved and enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed being an entertainer and her late night shopping trips. She loved many people and was loved by many in return. She was a firecracker. Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jessica...

May 1, 2011

Wanda Helen Binder Thimmes In loving memory of Wanda Thimmes, who passed away May 1st, 2011, and will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and love of animals. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Charlotte) Thimmes and daughter, Stephanie (Calvin Cole) Howard; granddaughter, Andrea (Patrick) Cuthbert; grandsons, Douglas (Andrea Banik) Thimmes and Tucky Wade Howard; great...