Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Robert L. Miesse, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was born May 29, 1940 in Fairfield County to the late Joseph and Margret (Hooker) Miesse. Robert was retired from Anchor Hocking after 38 years. He also had worked and volunteered at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Oct 7, 2018

Angela D. Nester, 51 of Baltimore, Ohio died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. She attended the Now Church, liked doing crafts and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother, Sandy Nester of Baltimore, Ohio; father, Doran Nester of Newark, Ohio; sister, Amy Hosom of Newark, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Ashley,...

Oct 6, 2018

Lethia M. Kidder 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 11, 1942 in Hocking County, Ohio to the late William and Martha Daubenmire Brown. She loved to crochet.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim Kidder of Lancaster, Ohio, Kerry...

Oct 5, 2018

Raymond “Ray” G. Leiendecker, age 67, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Lancaster, OH to Raymond and Dorothy Leiendecker, He was a graduate of Pickerington High School in 1970.

Raymond worked as a blacktop sealer and heavy...

Oct 2, 2018

Dorothy J. Redick, 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1968. She was retired security person for Ricart. She attended faith Memorial Church and loved animals.

Dorothy is survived by her uncles, Jim Redick of Lancaster, Ohio, Don Redick of Arizona...

Oct 1, 2018

Henry “Hank” Wiseman 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 01, 2018 at his residence.

He was a retired machinist for Sandvik in Worthington, Ohio and an avid golfer and sports fan. He loved the Buckeyes and watching the girls’ sporting events.

Hank is survived by his wife of 44 years, Heidi;...

Oct 1, 2018

Dr. Halesh Murigeppa Patel M.D. F.A.C.P. (June 3rd 1947 - October 1st, 2018)

Beloved husband, father, poet, and doctor.

Halesh was born in Kariagnur, Karnataka, India on June 3rd 1947 to Puttanelamma (d:2003) and Murigeppa (d:1946). He is survived by his son Murali and Grandson Kiran, his son Sharath and wife Corinne, his...

Sep 30, 2018

Mary Jo Dickerson, age 97, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on October 13, 1920. Preceding her in death were her parents, Paul and Martha Cook, daughter, Sallie Jo Dickerson, spouse, Richard Troy Dickerson and close cousin, Nick Wolfinger.

She is survived by...

Sep 30, 2018

Deborah Kay Canter, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on September 30, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1955 to the late Thomas and Joann Fowler.

She loved to color, sew, knit, and was a great cook. Deborah was a nurse for over 20 years. She loved her family deeply, especially her...

Sep 29, 2018

Biography

Brian Wayne Lowe, 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Brian was born September 19, 1972, in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Brian served in the US Army where he was a Paratrooper and served during Operation Desert Storm. He earned his Masters Degree from Northwestern University. Brian started his...

Sep 29, 2018

James (Jim) Woltz, 58 of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Jim was a loving husband and father, and a proud "Papa Woltz". He loved serving his Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lancaster. He had many enjoyable years building and flying model airplanes. This city boy loved to take his country girl...

Sep 27, 2018

Mildred Poling passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on September 27, 2018.

She was a lifelong member of the Church of God, and loved to sing songs of praise to God.

Mildred leaves behind five children, James Baker of Newark, Ohio, Robin Baker of Chillicothe, Ohio, Mary Baker of Malta, Ohio,...

Sep 25, 2018

Raymond L. Fisher, 90, of Lancaster, peacefully passed on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Pickering House with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1928, in Piketon, Ohio to the late John and Dessie Fisher. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the car business for 40 years with Ricart...

Sep 23, 2018

Rev. Thomas V. McGranor, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Newark, Ohio. Thomas worked as an educator for several years before becoming a Pastor with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he served for 40...

Sep 22, 2018

Janet Joan Getz, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

In her career she was a telephone operator for the City of Lancaster, work at Starlight Bowling Alley and later to became a homemaker. She loved bird watching and her cats.

Janet is survived by her son, Jay...

Sep 21, 2018

Rebecca Lay Jeffery, age 89 of Baltimore, passed away Sept 21st, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Ernest and Ethel Leach Lay on March 28th, 1929 in Lamesa, TX. She retired as a dietitian at Logan Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rebecca is survived by her children, Nora...

Sep 19, 2018

David A. Harper, age 87 of Lancaster, Ohio left this life on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1931 to the late Patience and Dennis Harper. During his 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he met and married...

Sep 19, 2018

Victoria “Jodi” Dixon 59 of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1977 and director of gift production for Cheryl & Co., Inc.

Jodi is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jesse; sons, Josh (Jordan) Ring, Jesse (Jennifer...

Sep 19, 2018

Larry J. Niceswanger, age 77 of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Athens, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in 1941 to Dale and Audrey (Scott) Niceswanger in Chesterhill, Ohio. He graduated from Athens High School in 1959. And serve d in the Ohio National Guard for six years....

Sep 16, 2018

Pat Bader, age 73 of Baltimore, died Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Verna Gibbs on April 26, 1945. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a past member of the Baltimore Grange and Trinity Church of Christ. Pat devoted her life to taking care...