Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

Jim Engel, 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away shortly before midnight on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Our patriarch said good bye to us and headed on to his next gig to nibshit.

He left behind 5 siblings who all agree that they were blessed to have had him for a brother. They are: Robert Engel, Mary (Jim)...

Oct 31, 2018

Gregory Allen Woltz, 66, of Newark and Lancaster, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Greg loved and celebrated life on a daily basis, whether listening to his favorite band, The Beatles, or letting his loved ones know how much he cared by never failing to say, “I love you.” A social butterfly,...

Oct 31, 2018

Charles “Chuz” Alfred, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1932, and was preceded in death this year by his dear "Maggie", wife of 56 years. He is survived by his five children: Ted, Mike, Julie, Jen, and Dan; daughters-in-law, Teresa, Jill, and Sheyla Alfred; sons-in-law, Greg Hammond...

Oct 30, 2018

Keith A. “Haas” Murphy, Sr. 65 of Lancaster, Ohio died October 30, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He had worked for Heimberger, Inc. as a blacktop layer and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and golf.

Keith is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donita; sons, Keith (Tabby) Murphy, Jr. of Somerset, Ohio,...

Oct 27, 2018

Gerald E. "Pete" Ety December 6, 1930 - October 27, 2018

Gerald E. “Pete” Ety, 87, of Baltimore, passed away on October 27, 2018. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio on December 6, 1930 to the late Charles and Edith (Giesy) Ety.

Gerald was a graduate of Carroll High School, Class of 1948, a...

Oct 27, 2018

Larry L. Claffey, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on October 27, 2018 at Mt. Caramel East. He was born on September 9, 1937 to the late Charles and Relva Claffey.

Larry was a long time member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. He loved his tractors, gardening, being outdoors, and above all, spending time with family.

Oct 27, 2018

Linda V. Notestine, age 69 of Lancaster, died unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. She was born on March 10th, 1949 in Lancaster. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove. Linda worked 4 decades for the school system at Greensboro, NC, Snellville, GA, Oconee County, SC, and Forest Rose here in Lancaster....

Oct 26, 2018

Sarah Louise Taff Miller died early Friday morning, October 26, 2018. She was born February 24, 1929, in Oakland, California, to Charles Leverett Taff and Marvel Beatrice Law Taff.

She graduated from Alameda (California) High School in 1947 and studied vocal music at San Francisco City College.

She served with the American National Red Cross...

Oct 23, 2018

Betty C. Buckalew, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Arbors of Carroll Nursing Facility. She was a member of Maple St. United Methodist Church, where she previously served as a 1st grade Sunday School teacher, for 26 years.

She was a local artist of many paintings of historical barns, bridges, and fairgrounds. She...

Oct 23, 2018

Rhonda K. Birtcher, age 72 of Lancaster, died October 23rd, 2018 at the Laurel’s of Heath. She was born to the late, Guy and Ruth Bowen Barnett in Columbus on Feb. 3rd, 1946. Her mother died when she was 10 months old and she was raised by her loving grandparents, Eli and Emma Chaney Bowen. Rhonda retired from Dysart...

Oct 22, 2018

Louise Blauser Skoda 83 of Columbus, Ohio died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Manor White Hall. She had been a secretary at Lockbourne Air Base before becoming a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Eric Skoda and Jay Skoda of Titusville, Florida and Kevin Skoda of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Michelle Byers, Brian Skoda, Paul Skoda and...

Oct 22, 2018

Clyde Junior Carpenter, 93, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Thurston High School later to serve in the US Navy during WWII. He loved fishing and golf. Clyde was a letter carrier for 25 years in the Village of Baltimore and a janitor at Liberty Union High School. He was a...

Oct 22, 2018

Barbara A. Mohler 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital.

She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a graduate of Lancaster High School.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard; son, Todd (Beverly) Mohler of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Robert (Alisha...

Oct 20, 2018

Carolyn Sue Thomas 76 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and loved her family.

She is survived by her sons, Scott Thomas and Shawn Thomas both of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Christina Maston, Kristopher Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Stacy (Wes) Lewis, Storm Thomas and Shelina...

Oct 19, 2018

Jerrold R. “Jerry” Nauman 73 of Nokomis, Florida and Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence in Florida. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1963 later to serve two years in the US Navy aboard the USS Kearsarge during the Vietnam War.

Jerry was the third...

Oct 18, 2018

William “Bill” Edward Reddy Jr.,55, of Thurston, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born on June 24, 1963 in Syracuse, NY to the late William Edward Reddy Sr., and the late Betty Gibbs.

Bill was proud to be a Journeyman Lineman with IBEW Local 71. He was a proud husband,...

Oct 18, 2018

Scott Michael Braniff 49 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Altercare Nursing Center in Canal Winchester.

Scott was born on June 4, 1969 to Wayne and Barbara Braniff. He was their only child. He graduated from Forest Rose School and attended the Opportunity Center and Creative Journey...

Oct 16, 2018

Timothy L. “Gizmo” Hague, 60, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. Tim was a 1976 graduate of Liberty Union High School. He was a retired over the road truck driver. He was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. He was a great friend and always happy...

Oct 15, 2018

Rose M. Krebs 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a Lancaster High School Graduate Class of 1960 and a retired paralegal for Gail Arnold and Associates. She loved her grandchildren and was an avid Ohio State fan.

Rose is survived by her husband, Gary Krebs; son, Gary...

Oct 15, 2018

Edgar A. Everhart 88 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1929 in Alliance, Ohio to his parents, Allen and Odessa Everhart. He graduated from Wellsville Ohio High School and served in the US Navy. When he returned he married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy J. Jagusch.