Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 21, 2018

Leroy R. Smith, 74, of Lancaster, passed peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Lee was born July 9, 1944, in Williamsport, Ohio to the late Robert and Jewella Smith. Lee retired after 47 years with Sonoco Products Company. Lee is survived by his wife, Judi Smith; brothers, William (Joanne) Smith, John (Jean) Smith, and Ronnie (Debbie)...

Nov 21, 2018

Ernestine Cox 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School.

She was a retired clerk for the City of Lancaster and a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Ernestine is survived by her sons, Don (Connie) Cox of Lancaster, Ohio...

Nov 20, 2018

Jonathan Matthew Pyeatt (Matt), age 39, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on November 20, 2018 at his residence. Matt was born on December 20, 1978 to M. Dwain Pyeatt and the late Rene Triplett Pyeatt in North Palm Beach, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his mother and Grandfather, Jack Pyeatt

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Nov 19, 2018

James T. Bruney, Sr. 78 of Georgetown, Ohio formerly of Athens and Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Anderson Mercy Hospital.

He was a graduate of Ohio University and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He worked for the State of Ohio in public relations for MR-DD with over 20 years of service...

Nov 19, 2018

Mary L. Redd, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Mary was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Mary is survived by her daughters, Leanne (William) McClellan of Lancaster and Rebecca (Ed) Schwartzkopf of Sunbury, Ohio; grandchildren, Sarah (Matthew) Winters of Centerville, Ohio and Jesse (Vedrana Novesol) McClellan of Sacramento, California; great grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2018

Ronald H. Koker, 69, of Marysville, and formally of Baltimore, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Ron was a 1967 graduate of Liberty Union High School and attended Western Kentucky University. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran and a 2 bronze star and Purple Heart recipient. Ron was also a...

Nov 15, 2018

Jerry Saunders, Jr. 76 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He was a US Navy veteran serving as an electrician as a submariner. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lancaster, real-estate agent, barber, horse trainer, paramedic, truck driver and...

Nov 14, 2018

Harold Gillespie, age 85 of Logan formerly of Baltimore, OH died November 14th, 2018 at his sister’s residence in Logan. He was born to the late Harrison and Mary Hammner Gillespie on July 2nd 1933. He was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church. Harold was the owner and operator of “Sis and Harold’s Pizza” in Baltimore, along with...

Nov 12, 2018

Michael Edward Frank, age 59 of Lancaster, died November 12, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to Bruce John and Lenora Swank Frank. He was a member of the Maple Street United Methodist Church. He was also a member of AA for several years and the second ever Alumni of the Creed Recovery Program. He retired from...

Nov 11, 2018

Roger “Mac” McDaniel age 85 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord, Nov. 11th 2018 at the Pickering House surounded by his family. He was born to the late Roland and Nellie Burgett McDaniel in Columbus on Aug. 9th, 1933. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired as a plumber from Young’s...

Nov 10, 2018

Beverly Jean Thimmes, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Bakersville, Oklahoma to the late George H. and Hilda Wallace.

Beverly enjoyed working with flowers all her life, and loved the times she got to go camping with her husband, Lawrence.

She is survived...

Nov 10, 2018

Timothy Lee Claypool November 10, 2018

Timothy Lee Claypool, 67, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at his home, on November 10, 2018. He was born on August 20, 1951 to Juanita and the late Donald Claypool.

Tim was a man of many accomplishments. He served 6 years in the Air National Guard, was a member...

Nov 9, 2018

Joan Benson, 82, of Millersport, passed away on November 9, 2018. She was born on May 3, 1936 to the late Wilma and James Allen Sr.

Joan was a long time member of Lancaster Emanuel Lutheran Church. She also proudly answered the fire phone from 1960-1984 for the Millersport Volunteer Fire Department.

She is survived...

Nov 9, 2018

Timothy “Timmy” Saunders, 12, of Newark, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. Timmy is survived by his mother, Robyn Saunders; father, Doug Berry; siblings, Desiree and Charlies Saunders; guardian, Calista Byrnes and Damion Morgan; grandfather, Jerry Saunders, Jr.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Timmy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosetta Lee DeLong Saunders; and cousin, Timothy...

Nov 8, 2018

Benjamin Francis “Hot Wheels” Liedel, 30, of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Ben is survived by his father and step-mother, Timmy and Christy Liedel; sister, Christina (Cori Beatty) Liedel; step-sister, Harmony Spence; Godparents, Brian and Peggy McSweeney; paternal grandmother, Norma Liedel; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ben was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Wilkin;...

Nov 7, 2018

Terry Mohler, 70, of Baltimore, passed away on November 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born on July 7, 1948 to the late Charles and Zelda Mohler in Lancaster, OH.

Terry was a veteran of Vietnam, and was a member of the Baltimore VFW Post 3761.

He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 7, 2018

Sierra Lyn Beal, 20, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Sierra was a 2017 graduate of Lancaster High School and was currently serving in the Ohio Army National Guard. Sierra, “Daddy’s Little S### Bird”, was a fun-loving, kind, confident, and independent woman who was determined to live life on her own terms. Sierra is survived by her father, Dennis...

Nov 6, 2018

Darlene Ann Diddle, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Homestead Center, with her loving family by her side. Darlene was a 1961 graduate of Lancaster High School and she received her bachelors degree from Ohio University. Darlene was a teacher with Bloom Carroll School District for 31 years. She also was a volunteer with the...

Nov 5, 2018

Loretta Irene Lavey, age 91, of Lancaster died November 5th, 2018, at Homestead Genesis Nursing facility. She was born on September 27th, 1927 to the late Clyde and Ida Marie Lewis Boals in Logan, OH. She was quite a thrifty lady who enjoyed going to local yard sales and finding great deals. She enjoyed cooking for her friends and...

Nov 1, 2018

David Lamar Straten, 89, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018.

He retired from Anchor Hocking as a Mold Maker after 36 years of service. He served in the Korean War in 1950 and 1951 with the 1st Cavalry Division, was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal with 6- Battle Stars and numerous other medals and...