Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Jimmie Lee Parker Jr., age 86 of Lancaster passed away August 28th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on August 23rd, 1934 to the late Opal and Jimmy Lee Parker Sr.  in Tiptonville, TN.  He was a very intelligent man who worked for the GTE telephone company and was a head supervisor over Athens Ohio before retiring. ...

Aug 27, 2020

Janie Hamlin, 71 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Talbit Hall in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of Lima Township Seniors Citizens.

Janie was a beloved wife, aunt, friend and surrogate grandmother, Janie...

Aug 26, 2020

Kay Shover age 83, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away August 26th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late William and Rheada (Whittington) Ford on February 28th, 1937 in Thornville. She was a retired book keeper for Glasfloss Industries. She will be dearly missed by many.

She is survived by her husband,...

Aug 25, 2020

Charles William Furniss, 28, of Carroll, passed away on August 25, 2020. He was born on September 20, 1991 to Richard and Wanda Furniss in Lancaster, Oh.

He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Furniss; brother, Richard Furniss; sister, Tiffany Furniss; grandparents, Henry and Sharon Furniss, and Lana Furniss; aunt, Sherri Furniss; and parents.

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Aug 24, 2020

Lois Jene Wiley, 83, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.  Lois is survived by her sister Leota Trimmer; four of her children Jeff (Becky) Wiley, Marcy (Tony) Prestifilippo, Holly (Steve) Gray, Wendy (Jim Carter) Wiley, 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and another great grandchild due any day; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Lois...

Aug 23, 2020

Donna Gene Mauger 92 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Echo Manor Nursing Home, Pickerington, Ohio.

She was retired from Gaylord Container Corp., where she worked in the office with 33 years of service.

Donna was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, LWBA Board member for over 25...

Aug 23, 2020

Delbert Fisher 81 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his residence.

He had worked for US Steel and was retired from fence installer. He attended Jesus Way Church, loved to work outside, travel, camping and was an awesome dad.

Delbert is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diana...

Aug 20, 2020

Russell Bailey, 92, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully at his residence and surrounded by family on August 20, 2020. He was born in Lovely, KY to the late Bill and Myrtle Bailey on October 20, 1927.

Russell was loved by all, and never met a stranger. He cared deeply for his family, always putting them first, and...

Aug 20, 2020

Keith M. Bowers, 77, passed away Thursday August 20, 2020.  Keith is preceded by his wife of 54 years, Sharon Bowers.  Keith was born April 25, 1943 in Lancaster, son of Donald L. Bowers, Sr. and Avonelle A. Tobin-Bowers.

He was a graduate of Bloom Carroll High School, retired from Western Electric/Lucent Technologies and a member of...

Aug 18, 2020

Mary Kate “Kay” (Barrett) Wiseman 89, of Lancaster, passed away at Bickford Senior Living on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Kate Graduated from Jacksonville High School.  She was a loving wife and homemaker.  She loved to golf, dance, and travel.  In her later years, she enjoyed many days watching the world go by at Rising Park.

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Aug 17, 2020

Melvin L. Miller 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired Brick Mason with the Bricklayers Local Union #55.  He was a life member of the Tri County Sportsmen’s Club and a member of the Flying FORKS in Lancaster.

He is survived by his...

Aug 16, 2020

Vivian Geneva Schroeder, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away August 25, 2020 at Laurel of Heath Nursing Home. She was born in Buchtel, Ohio on September 16, 1933 to Aldren Easterling and Martha Christian.

Vivian graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953. She was loved by many. The many people that knew her, would say, she was...

Aug 13, 2020

Ray R. Coats, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on July 3, 1938 to the late William T. and Leona M. Coats.

Ray graduated from Kenton High School in 1956 where he played trumpet in the marching band. After graduation he joined the Army, and after...

Aug 12, 2020

Robert Holley, age 70 of Thornville formerly of Columbus, died August 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He resided at Country Lane Gardens for about a year. Previous to staying at the Country Lane Nursing Facility he was located in Columbus for the past 15 years.  If anyone has any knowledge about any next of kin or friends, please...

Aug 11, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Jean Sharp passed away on August 11, 2020. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Becky was born to Dwight and Eugenia McGee on December 28, 1956.

Becky met her husband, Pete Sharp, they married and had three children, Willy, Matt, and Ruth. Becky and Pete were faithfully devoted to one another for 45 years of marriage....

Aug 11, 2020

Floyd D. Pierce Sr., age 72 of Baltimore, died August 11, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on December 20, 1947 to the late Loyd and Betty Baucher Pierce, Sr.  He worked for 40+ years at Anchor Hocking and served in the US. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Faith Memorial Church,...

Aug 10, 2020

LeeAnn Graf, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on August. 10, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1964 to the late Jerry and Sandra Roby. LeeAnn never met a stranger, and could always put a smile on your face. She was extremely caring, loving, and accepting of all. LeeAnn was a mother to all who was fortunate enough to...

Aug 9, 2020

Douglas C. Warthman 61 of Thornville, Ohio died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired auto glass installer for Harr’s Auto Glass.  He was a former Boy Scout Master Troop #422 out of Asbury United Methodist Church Canal Winchester, Ohio from 1997-2003.

Douglas is survived by his sons, Dustin Warthman...

Aug 9, 2020

Donald Richard Parke, age 67 of Lancaster died August 9th, 2020 at his residence.  He was born to the late Donald and Marion Parke on January 6th, 1953 in Sidney, Ohio.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed woodworking as a journeyman framer. But his real passions were in film and literature.  His personality,...

Aug 6, 2020

Travis John Neff, 42 of Lancaster, Ohio. Passed away August 6, 2020. Travis was born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 18, 1978, to Albert and Elaine Neff.

He attended Lancaster High School. Loved Classic cars and making people laugh, Travis was the life of the party, He had a heart of gold.  Travis was a drywall finisher...