Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 22, 2019

Betty M. Dickson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Julie Dickson; sons, John (Kathleen) Dickson and Tim (Roxann) Dickson; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon (Dick) Shannon and Louella McClaskey; and brother, Gary (Jenny) Daubenmire.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Oct 21, 2019

Melvin M. Rauber, age 81 of Baltimore, died Oct 21, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical center.  He was born to the late Merritt and Glorene Crist Raber in Basil, OH on Dec. 22, 1937.  He was a member of the Ohio Nat'l Gaurd, enjoyed playing volleyball, car magazines, mowing, farm toys, and was a connoisseur of food.  He was...

Oct 21, 2019

Eldon C. Deeter, 74, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on October 21, 2019. He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert and Bernice Deeter on April 22, 1945.

Eldon worked for Anchor Hocking for 50 years, was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Oct 16, 2019

Dorothy “Joyce” Irene Horn, 90, of Somerset, passed away at 4:40 AM Wednesday October 16, 2019 at Altercare Somerset, OH.   Born October 27, 1928 in Doylestown, OH to the late Roy “Pop” and Lola Hershey, Dorothy was the oldest of five daughters and married Lawrence “Larry” E. Horn of Doylestown, OH on January 18, 1947.  She was married 51...

Oct 16, 2019

Tommy F. Taylor 75 of Moore Haven, Florida former resident of Millersport, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October16, 2019 at his residence.

He worked for Rockwell International Corp. as a grinder with 33 years of service and later owned and operated Taylor Maintenance on Buckeye Lake.

He was a member of Millersport United Methodist Church and...

Oct 15, 2019

Rick A. Dupler, age 74 of Millersport, died at his residence Oct. 15, 2019.  He was born to the late Arthur and Jessie Weaver Dupler on March 16, 1945 in Columbus.  He served his country during Vietnam in the US Air Force.  He retired as a systems analyst for National City Bank after 30 years.  Rick and his late...

Oct 13, 2019

L. Roger Kanniard, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at the Pickering House.

Roger was a loving father and grandfather, who will be missed by his sons, Michael Todd Kanniard and Loran Greg (Debra) Kanniard; grandchildren, Tyler Kanniard, Emily (Justin) Irvin, and Jennifer (Jay) Eason; and siblings, Charlotte Life, Tom Kanniard, Hazel Farley,...

Oct 10, 2019

Bill Cunningham, 91, born January 17, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio and passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Crestview Rehab. He was the oldest son of Ethel Boggs Cunningham and Everett Cunningham.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After returning, he finished high school, then got his Bachelors Degree from Cedarville College....

Oct 5, 2019

Robert Eugene Loy II, 64, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Sat., October 5, 2019. He was born September 19, 1955 in Circleville and is survived by his Father, Robert E Loy(Patricia Hettinger), of Amanda; , brothers, Bret Loy (Loretta), Shawn Loy (Susannah), Shane Loy, Tracey Loy (Malinda) and DJ Loy (Karen); sisters, Teri Loy, Jeri (Richard) Needles...

Oct 4, 2019

James H. Puckett 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jim served this country in the US Air Force while at the same time used his God given talent of music playing the trumpet in the Drum and Bugle Corps.  He spent 20 years working in the...

Oct 4, 2019

Mark Jolly, age 57 of Lancaster died Oct 4th, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late, Lloyd and Sonja Matz Jolly on Jan 24, 1962.  He was a Welder at Iron Fab LLC, and enjoyed golfing, camping, trains and anything radio controlled.  He truly loved spending time with his family and friends and will...

Oct 3, 2019

Margaret L. Duncan Bailey 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 29 years of service. She was a member of the A.F.G.W.U. #540, loved working crossword puzzles, cooking and baking.

She was a loving mother and grandmother....

Oct 2, 2019

Myrtle "Mickie" E. Hunter, age 89 of Canal Winchester, died Oct 2nd, 2019 at Winchester Care and Rehab.  She was born to the late Curtis and Bessie Daniels Johns, on July 25, 1930 in Mobile, AL.  She was a past member of Christ's Christian Fellowship where she was a music leader.  She retired as a dental hygienist and enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2019

Russell “Russ” Walston, age 83 of Lancaster, died Wed. October 2nd, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Russell and Mary Ellen Kuhn Walston on March 11, 1936 in Lancaster.  Russ retired from Anchor hocking as a machinist.  He served in the US Army and was an avid fisherman.  He enjoyed watching Bull Riding, and...

Oct 1, 2019

Thomas N. Acton, Sr. 88 of Carroll, Ohio, former resident of Coonpath Road, Lancaster, Ohio where he was a resident for 60 plus years.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and was a retired supervisor for Columbia Gas Transmission in Sugar...

Sep 27, 2019

Laura L. Hinton, 80, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was affectionately known as “Lovely Laura Louise from Laurelville” and will be dearly missed.

Laura is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ned A. Hinton and their daughter, Teresa (Michael) Fosnaugh.  She will also be...

Sep 23, 2019

Joyce A. Garrett, 82, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born in Amanda, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John Allen and Velma (Dupler) Lutz.

She graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1955.

Joyce was married to the love of her life, Donald Ralph Garrett, on January...

Sep 23, 2019

Carolyn (Swackhammer) Faber, age 76 of Lancaster, died at her residence on September 23rd, 2019. She was born to the late George and Jessie (Reed) Swackhammer in the hills of Hocking County on March 12, 1943.  She worked at Dupont, A.E.P., Anchor Hocking, and retired as an accountant at Crestview Manor.

Carolyn was preceded in death by...

Sep 22, 2019

Phyllis A. Frazier, 80, of Carroll, passed away on September 22, 2019. She was born in Columbus to the late Arthur and Helen Wagner on August 7, 1939.

During her life, Phyllis discovered a passion for crotchet, needle point, and ceramics.

Phyllis is survived by her sons, Michael Frazier and Tim Ailes; daughter, Karen DeLong;...

Sep 21, 2019

CM1 Donald "Buzz" Heston, born December 20, 1962 in Akron, passed away in his home in Lancaster, Ohio on September 21, 2019.

He proudly started his Seabee career in 1981 in Norfolk, VA with FIB-2 and then transferred to NMCB-133 (Kangaroos) Alpha Company in Gulfport, MS. Throughout his career, he served with Seal Team 4 and retired...