Obituaries

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Manson E. Williams, Jr.

Manson E. Williams, Jr.

Feb 12, 2019

Manson E. Williams, Jr., 59, of Lancaster, passed away at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Manson was a retired corrections officer with Southeastern Correctional Institute. After retiring from SCI, Manson enjoyed being a “professional driver” for the Fairfield Center for disAbilities and Cerebral Palsy.

Manson is survived by...

John "Governor" Wayne Dowling Sr.

John "Governor" Wayne Dowling Sr.

Feb 8, 2019

John Wayne Dowling Sr. “Governor” of New Lexington passed away peacefully at home after his battle with cancer on Feb 8th, 2019.  He was born on June 18th, 1947 to the late Ralph and Catherine Dowling.  He served in the US Army proudly during both the Korean and Vietnam War.  He drove trucks all around the country.  Governor was...

Christopher F. Andres

Christopher F. Andres

Feb 8, 2019

Christopher F. Andres, age 45 of Lancaster, passed away Feb. 8th, 2019 at his residence due to complications from diabetes and kidney failure. He was born to Patti and Fred Andres on April 11th, 1973.  He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Sonya M. Andres;  father, Frederick W. (Cindy) Andres; mother, Patti J. ( almost dad,...

Martin K. Campbell

Martin K. Campbell

Feb 4, 2019

Martin K. Campbell 58 of Amanda, Ohio passed away at his residence surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, February 4, 2019 after a long battle with cancer, my husband has gone to be with his maker.  He was born on May 9, 1960 to the late Lloyd “Slim” and Martha Campbell.

While in...

Annetta Louise Cassandra

Annetta Louise Cassandra

Feb 4, 2019

Annetta Louise Cassandra of Lancaster, born on Sept. 13, 1940 in Ashland, KY to Ollie and Marie (Rackely) Hopkins passed away on February 4th at the age of 78, despite a long battle with lung disease.  Louise had a large family and many friends and leaves behind her husband Bruce who she was married to for 55 years; five...

Sam Luca

Sam Luca

Feb 2, 2019

Samuel Roy Luca passed away at the age of 47 on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born May 31, 1971 in Warren, OH to Nicholas J. Luca and Linda S. (Plummer) Luca.

A 1989 graduate of Southeast High School in Ravenna, OH, he went on to receive a degree of Associate of Applied...

Ayden Brian Konkler

Ayden Brian Konkler

Jan 31, 2019

Ayden Brian Konkler, 13, of New Lexington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Ayden is survived by his parents, Amy and Jayme Konkler; grandparents, James and Darlene Meier, Barb and Michael Lanning; aunts and uncles, Jenny Stewart, Elizabeth and Brant Hartman, Dennis and Mindy Konkler, Danny and Sherry Konkler, and Tammy Konkler; cousins, Roen, Ayanna,...

Roberta M. Hoshor

Roberta M. Hoshor

Jan 30, 2019

Roberta M. Hoshor, 72, resident of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away late in the evening of January 29th in her bed. She served as a federal employee for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years before retiring. Passionate about celebrating God, family and hard work she touched the lives of all around her. She is survived by her two...

Roger Lee Clevinger

Roger Lee Clevinger

Jan 29, 2019

Roger Lee Clevinger 65 of Carroll, Ohio died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.  He was born on January 9, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lee and Thelma (Walter) Clevinger.

He worked in quality control in the meat processing business.  He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and...

Paul O. Dilliard

Paul O. Dilliard

Jan 29, 2019

Paul O. Dilliard 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a US Navy Veteran and retired as an industrial engineer with Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. Paul was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, Amanda Lions Club, Olivedale Senior Citizens...

Hayley Danielle Gibbs

Hayley Danielle Gibbs

Jan 27, 2019

Hayley Danielle Gibbs, 27 of London, Ohio left this world unexpectedly Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Hayley was born on Tuesday, September 10th 1991 to Gary Brown and Caroline Gibbs.

She was a beloved girlfriend, daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend.

Hayley loved spending time with her beloved boyfriend, the outdoors, fishing, and spending time...

Beatrice S. Boggs

Beatrice S. Boggs

Jan 25, 2019

Beatrice S. Boggs 98 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center.  She was born on September 26, 1920 in Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Fannie Steele.  She was a retired switch board operator for National Electric Coil and liked the Christmas season by decorating for...

Sally Renee" (Speakman)  Jackson

Sally Renee" (Speakman) Jackson

Jan 24, 2019

Sally Renee’ (Speakman) Jackson 48 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Grant Medical Center.   She was born on October 22, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Charles F. and Nancy L. (Young) Speakman.

She enjoyed antiques, glassware and going to flea markets and...

Art J. Bevinger

Art J. Bevinger

Jan 23, 2019

Art J. Bevinger, age 69, of Lancaster died at his residence on January 23rd, 2019. He was born to the late Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Yonk Bevinger in Lancaster on May 16, 1949.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He was a Lt. on the Lancaster Fire Department and retired after 25 years, a member of...

Ronald D. Ortman

Ronald D. Ortman

Jan 22, 2019

Ronald D. Ortman, 74 of Pickerington, Ohio formerly of Thornville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on April 24, 1944 to the late Marvin and Thelma Ortman of Thurston, Ohio.

He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty Union Thurston High School and a member of Thurston United...

Helen Helen Roush-Creusen

Helen Helen Roush-Creusen

Jan 20, 2019

Helen Roush-Creusen, of Lancaster, passed away on January 20, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on June 28, 1933 to the late Harley C. and Effie E. (Stebelton) Creiglow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold Richard “Dick” Roush, and Jan W. Creusen; brothers, Frank (Doris), Lee (Eva), Homer (Leola), Clyde...

John W. Wallace, Sr.

John W. Wallace, Sr.

Jan 18, 2019

John W. Wallace, Sr. 75 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and later with the Ohio National Guard. He was a former employee of Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. as a glass decorator.

John is survived by his...

Helen Leona (Snider)  Wilson

Helen Leona (Snider) Wilson

Jan 18, 2019

Helen Leona Wilson, 101, was born November 20, 1917 at home in Basil, Ohio to Samuel Franklin and Vera Scheidegger Snider and died Friday, January 18, 2019.

She graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1933 and from The Ohio State University in 1937. She was a high school foreign language teacher for 30 years, most of...

John (Deere) Shonebarger

John (Deere) Shonebarger

Jan 13, 2019

John (Deere) Shonebarger, 24, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 13th, 2019.

John loved farming and tractors, being outdoors, scrapping, and driving anything on wheels. He never met a stranger and was always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone.

John is survived by his wife, Desiree Shonebarger; daughter,...

Glenford P. "JR" Wade

Glenford P. "JR" Wade

Jan 13, 2019

Glenford P. “JR” Wade, 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired machine repairman for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 42 years and the worked at a race horse farm for another 27 years.  He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center,...