Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 11, 2019

Melissa Anne Williams, 53 of Carroll, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 10, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Russell Williams and Hattie (Shy) Williams.

God sent us Melissa to give us a glimpse into heaven.  She cherished...

Jan 11, 2019

Everett L. Beers, age 66 of Lancaster, died January 11th, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Myron and Marcella Beers in Lancaster, on Jan. 17th, 1952.  He served his country in the US Air Force and retired as a truck driver for the postal service.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Jan 9, 2019

Jim Postle, age 65 of Pleasantville, died January 9th, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Frank and Wilma Jean Sims Postle in Westerville, on April 17, 1953. Jim retired from Parts Channel. He enjoyed watching OSU football, fishing, sitting on his porch listening to rock and roll and met his loving wife while...

Jan 8, 2019

Emma E. Tussing, 94 of Baltimore, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 16, 1924 to the late Dariel and Lala (Gilmer) Finkbone.

She was an active member and business woman in Baltimore. She was co-owner of the Baltimore Laundromat from 1959-1977....

Jan 8, 2019

JoAnn Fay Erickson Phillips Shaeffer Passed peacefully, at the Fairfield Medical Center on Tuesday January 8, 2019, with her daughter, Deborah Monger by her side. The only child born to Harvey E. and Olga T. Erickson in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Valentine’s Day, JoAnn would have been 88 years young, in February. JoAnn attended most of her primary...

Jan 6, 2019

Jim Jewett, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was born in Utica, Ohio to the late S. Dwight and Ethel Jewett. He attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and retired after 36 years, as co-owner of Health Care Consultants.

Jim was a member of the...

Jan 5, 2019

Mary M. Tussing Boso, 89, of Millersport, passed away on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, at the Pickering House. Mary was born July 30, 1929, to the late Wilson and Mabel Tussing. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Buckeye Lake. Mary is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Mike) Stoneburner and Christine Jones; sons, Brad...

Jan 5, 2019

Jeffrey Allen Bowden, 31, left emptiness in the hearts of his family and friends just before his 32nd Birthday in 2019.

Jeff was the hardest worker and could fix anything that he could get his hand on. His greatest passion was to be in the woods hunting and fishing. His greatest love was his daughter Kaleigh.

Jan 5, 2019

Patricia Ann DuFeu, age 72, died Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on July 2nd, 1946, in Lancaster, to Ralph R. and June M. (Stalder) Davis. She was a 1964 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. She married Roger L. DuFeu on September 2nd, 1967. She retired from Anchor Hocking in 1989....

Jan 4, 2019

Carol J. Soper wanting to have the last word conveyed her sentiments for this - her last story. She died from lung cancer and wanted to strongly urge smokers to quit. If not for themselves then for their families.

Carol was co-owner of the Antique Palace with her sister Beverly for 23 years. She loved baking and...

Jan 3, 2019

David Lee Seesholtz Sr., 75, of Lancaster, passed away on January 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1943 to the late Gerald and Ruth Seesholtz.

David was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Center of Hope, and lifetime member of the AMVETS....

Jan 1, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Kraus, 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully January 1, 2019 at the Pickering House. Peggy was born in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to Dwight and Burdetta (Graham) Hill. She was the middle child of three girls. Peggy worked at various places over the years, including S. S. Kresge’s (where she met Johnny), Drew Shoes, Hart’s Department Store, and...

Dec 29, 2018

Harold E Roby age 88, of Lancaster died December 29th, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He as born to the late Russell and Ellen Roby at his parents home in Lancaster on May 14, 1930. Harold enjoyed being a truck driver at Columbus Retreading and retired from Zebco. Harold will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He...

Dec 29, 2018

Cynthia Ann Clary, age 50 of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on December 29th, 2018. She was born to her mother, Donna Sinift and her late father, David Clary Sr. on August 26th, 1968. Cynthia was a member of the New Life Christian Center. She will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family....

Dec 29, 2018

Mollie A. Holt, age 75, peacefully passed away at Arbors of Carroll on Dec. 29th, 2018. Born Sept. 13th, 1943, she was the daughter of Arthur E. and Bette L. (Unkle) Friesner. Mollie was a long time office manager for Cody-Zeigler Construction, proprietor of Body Bronze Tanning and Nail Salon in Baltimore and retired from Granville Milling. She was...

Dec 28, 2018

Major Raymond Cornejo 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born in Lorain, Ohio on March 15, 1938 to the late Martin and Josephine Cornejo. He was a retired Major in the US Air Force and a Vietnam veteran. He also went onto retired from Boeing Corporation with...

Dec 28, 2018

Michael D. Crow 72 of Baltimore, Ohio died Friday, December 28, 2018 as the result of an industrial accident in Delaware, Ohio.

He was a Bloom-Carroll High School Graduate Class of 1964. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army where he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, First Oak Leaf...

Dec 28, 2018

Sara Jane Dickson Thomas, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She had been employed as purchasing agent for AEP and later retired from JCPenney as a senior detail assistant. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, loved her crafts, being an artist and her sewing....

Dec 26, 2018

Robert “Bob” Kirby, Sr., 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a high graduate where he loved to play football then went into the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving as Staff Sargent. He retired from Diamond Electronics as a production manager with 35 years of...

Dec 23, 2018

Harold E. Walters, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired supervisor at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp., member of the American Legion Post #11, VFW Post #1516 and Gold Prospectors Association of America.

Harold is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ethel; daughter-in-law, Sharon...