Local Ohio Obituaries

May 22, 2020

Donna A. Pierce, age 70 of Baltimore, died at Fairfield Medical Center on Friday,May 22, 2020. She was born to her late parents, Don and M. Irene Cournette Tisdale in Logan, OH on March 24, 1950.  She was a member of the Faith Memorial Church, She was the Assistant Secretary of the VFW Auxiliary, a member of the American...

May 22, 2020

Mary Ann (Annie) Hudnall, age 86, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, May 22nd, 2020 at the Pickering House surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred Hummel McFarland in Columbus on March 3, 1934.  She worked as an auditor at JCPenny's and later managed rental properties.  She was a member of the 6th...

May 20, 2020

Waneta R. Burt, 88, of Thornville, passed away on May 20, 2020 at the Pickering House. She was born in Gahanna to the late Raymond and Pauline Carpenter on May 3, 1932.

Waneta expressed her passion for taking care of the elderly by working in home healthcare and nursing homes. She loved her family greatly, having a...

May 20, 2020

Edward Gehard, age 77 died May 20, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He retired from Lancaster Glass after 38 years.  Caring Cremation will take place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.  Online condolences can be made here at www.funeralhome.com

May 19, 2020

Wayne Kugler, Jr. 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on June 12, 1946 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Wayne Kugler, Sr. and June Renee Kugler.

Wayne was a graduate of Oil City High School, Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a BA in...

May 19, 2020

Jamie Hedges 26 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence after a long battle with a congenital brain disorder. He was born on November 30, 1993 to Robert Hedges and Deborah Wagner in Columbus, Ohio.

He is survived by his loving parents, Robert Hedges and Deborah Wagner; sister, Silicia Hedges of Columbus,...

May 15, 2020

Ray Bloodwyn Sr., 73, of Lancaster, passed away on May 15, 2020 at the Pickering House.

Ray was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps who served in Vietnam and received three purple hearts. He was also a member of the Lancaster Pistol and Rifle Club.

He is survived by his wife, Saundra...

May 15, 2020

Samuel L. LeFever 75 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Main Street Terrace Care Center.

He was a retired senior engineer for South Central Power Co. with 39 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Blue Lodge #57 F & AM and a former member of...

May 13, 2020

Curtis A. Mann, Jr. 75 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

He had been a salesman for Osburn and Associates Inc. of Logan, Ohio. He attended Trinity @ The Eastern Gate and loved OSU Football.

Curtis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara; son, Todd...

May 11, 2020

Trula V. Gasset of Lancaster died May 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 27, 1955 in Columbus to Ralph and Zona Hughes McKenzie. Trula was an amazing cook who had worked as a waitress for restaurants such as Fat Cats, Olive Garden, Roots, and Bob Evans. Trula loved to crochet where she put her perfectionist...

May 8, 2020

Robert Edward Stein, age 71 of W. Mulberry St.Lancaster,OH  died May 6th, 2020 at his residence. Please notify the funeral home of any information concerning information about any of his next of kin.

May 7, 2020

Richard A. Miller Jr., age 77 of Lancaster, was welcomed home by our Lord peacefully with his wife by his side on May 7, 2020 at Crestview Rehab and Skilled Nursing.  He was born to his parents, the late Richard A. and Pauline Weisman Miller Sr. on July 14, 1942 in Dayton.  He graduated Oakwood High School in Dayton...

May 5, 2020

Terry Eugene Bope, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on May 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1938 to the late Eugene and Marie Bope in Thurston, Ohio.

Terry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 34th Armored Division. Terry worked for 42 years at Diamond Power, and...

May 4, 2020

Alice Carol Raab of Lancaster, age 94, passed away on May 4 at Bickford of Lancaster. Alice was born May 6, 1925 to the late Scott and Esther Winter Courtright in Carroll, Ohio.

Alice was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years, Doid Raab, sister and...

May 3, 2020

Bryan K. Knox 53 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence.

He was a truck driver. Bryan liked to hunt, fish, and be involved in any outdoor related activity. He loved his family and friends including making friends with animals that he came in contact with.

Bryan is...

May 3, 2020

Laura A. McClurg, age 56 of Lancaster, died May 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1964 in Fond du Lac, WI to Thomas and Claire Geiger DeNell. Laura has always been such a caring, and kind-hearted individual. She always had a smile on her face, and truly saw the light in every situation....

May 2, 2020

Thelma Jean Mauger, 80 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, belonged to a sewing group at the church, was a life member of the Lancaster Old Car Club, and enjoyed hosting ladies domino night. She was a graduate of Thurston...

May 2, 2020

Mary Imogene McCullough 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church on George Road and a former member of Rushville Lioness Club.

Mary is survived by her husband of 73 years Dean McCullough, sons, Douglas (Susan) McCullough of Lancaster,...

May 1, 2020

Gary R. Schmelzer, Sr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a member of Victory Hill Church of God, enjoyed spending time with his family, working outside and loved to laugh.

Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna Schmelzer;...

Apr 27, 2020

Shirley M. West, 92 of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence.

She was a retired secretary for Westwood Lumber & Construction Company, owned by her and her husband Lawrence E. “Larry” West (deceased).  She is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and a 66 year member of the Baltimore...