Local Ohio Obituaries

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.

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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...

Dec 22, 2018

Donald Stump, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1930 in Rockbridge to the late Vinton and Alice (Ogg) Stump.

Donald served our nation from 1951 to 1953 as an Army medic in the Korean War. He also served as letter carrier for the United States...

Dec 22, 2018

Luann Welch, 56, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2018, with her family by her side. She was a very loving person who never knew a stranger and loved her family and friends. Luann graduated from Forest Rose and participated in the Special Olympics in Lancaster, Ohio. She worked at Fairfield Industries for multiple years. Luann...

Dec 17, 2018

Iris “Connie” Constance (Little) Brewer age 76, resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 17, 2018 at 3:17 pm at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Connie was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 2, 1942 to James V. and Mary M. (Hobson) Little. She...

Dec 16, 2018

John Charles Bosser, 59, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 22, 1959 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of Nick and Loretta Klinger Bosser.

He was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and California University of Pennsylvania. After college he was a...

Dec 16, 2018

John F. Glaize 64 of Thornville, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, sports and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes Fan. He was a talented cabinet maker and finish carpenter. John is survived by his children, Shannon, Faith, Stormy Starcher, Cassidy Freeman and Johnathon Glaize; five grandchildren, brothers, Charles ‘chuck” (Dixie...

Dec 16, 2018

Ruth L. (Mathias) Manson, 89, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Ruth is survived by her sons, Steve (Jenni) Manson, Scott Manson, and Nick Manson; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Murrell “Jake” Manson; son, Walter Joe Manson; grandson, Ryan Manson; brother, Jack...

Dec 14, 2018

Joan Reese Crumley, 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Westerville, Ohio. She was born September 11, 1927 to the late Don B. and Opal (Metcalf) Reese. Mrs. Crumley retired from Lancaster City Schools where she had taught at Thomas Ewing, Lancaster High School, and Stanbery Freshman School and she...

Dec 14, 2018

Diane M. Ewing Robinson 73 of Baltimore, Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Fairfield Medical Center on December 14, 2018.

She was a Liberty Union High School Graduate Class of 1964 and a graduate from The Ohio State University with an Associate Degree. She was a retired x-ray/radiology technician for Children’s Hospital later...