Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 13, 2018

Gerald “Gary” L. Thornton, 69, of Bremen, passed away on September, 13, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1949 to Eldon Thornton and the late Betty Thornton-Clark.

In his youth, Gary was very athletic. He played football, basketball, and was even on the track team. He loved the Buckeyes, Browns, and the Reds. He was a...

Sep 12, 2018

On September 12, 2018, at approximately 11:45 a.m., My SWEET, SWEET mother, Patricia Ann Johnson, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can only imagine, after having been without her sight for so many years, her amazement as she opened her eyes to see the face of Jesus. After that, there was no doubt,...

Sep 12, 2018

Billy W. Fanning, 86, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Billy was a member of Oakthorpe Church for many years and he was a member of the Patriot Lodge #496 F&AM for 68 years. He retired after 33 years as a printer with the Columbus Dispatch. In his retirement years, he was able to pursue his true...

Sep 12, 2018

Dennis L. Lewis, age 71 of Lancaster passed away surrounded by his family, September 12th, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Earnest and Jeannine Villeval Lewis in Mt. Vernon on April 13th, 1947. He retired from Anchor Hocking after 43 years as a Master Welder. Dennis was a member of Angler’s Paradise who enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2018

Garnet Charlesa (Norris) Nelson of Lancaster, Ohio, age 94, beloved wife of 61 years to the late John E. Nelson entered into her heavenly home on September 11, 2018. She was born February 6, 1924 in Ross County, Ohio to the late William Norris and Grace (Ott) Norris. In 1943, she graduated from Walnut Township School, in Pickaway County....

Sep 10, 2018

Betty Jean Bope-Cotterman, 67 of Canal Winchester, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a graduated of Lancaster High School Class of 1969.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Angie Cotterman...

Sep 8, 2018

Dale E. Snyder, 31, of Pleasantville, passed away suddenly at his home on Sept 8th, 2018. Dale was a 2005 Lancaster High school graduate and a 2006 graduate of Hocking College. He worked for Ohio Auto Club (AAA) as a tow truck operator and light service tech for 11 years. While at AAA he earned driver of the year...

Sep 8, 2018

Catherine Russell Drennen Sweeney, age 80, died Sept. 8th, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born and raised by the late Robert and Janet Ingram Russell on June 26th, 1938 in Ayr, Scotland. She came to the States in 1956, and became a proud U.S. Citizen. When she came to the states she began knitting and she created...

Sep 5, 2018

Shirley J. Rhonemus 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2018 at the Pickering House surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on December 10, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Donna Truitt. She loved being a mother and grandmother, traveling and playing golf. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church.

Sep 4, 2018

Pamela Underwood, 67, passed away on September 4, 2018 after an 18 ½ year battle with brain cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; mom, Patricia Jones; nephews, Jamie McQuarrie, Adam McQuarrie, and Jonathan Heyd; three grand nephews; two grand nieces; and her brother-and-sister-in-law, Alex and Stormee Heyd.

She is preceded in death by...

Sep 4, 2018

Anna Elizabeth Storts, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on September 4, 2018 at Crestview Rehab. She was born in Perry, Co. to the late Earl and Ruth Bradley.

Anna was a loving mother and grandmother. She also cared deeply for her animals.

She is survived by her children, Michael E. Storts, Paula R. Storts, and...

Sep 3, 2018

“Once upon a time… isn’t that how all stories begin, especially those written by Grandmothers?”

– Claudette Pierce

Once upon a time, on November 15, 1933, Claudette Arlene Pierce was born to parents Claude and Vera (Davis) Woolley in the small town of Avard, Oklahoma. Separated from her mother at a young age and raised...

Sep 1, 2018

Herbert E. Stone, 86, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born in Mason, W.V., the son of the late Earl and Ida Stone. Herbert is survived by his wife, Mona Stone; sons, Don (Nancy) Stone, Robert Stone, William (Theresa) Stone, and Michael Stone; daughter, Mona “Melissa” Stone; sister, Margaret (Vernon) Thomas; several grandchildren and great...

Aug 28, 2018

Edward M. “Griz” Readman, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1948 to Mary Readman, and the late Edward Readman. Griz was drafted into the Army at the age of 19 where he served his country in Vietnam from 1969 until 1972,...

Aug 25, 2018

Tim Dupler 58 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his residence. He was a dry wall installer and loved football.

Tim is survived by his son, Ty Timothy Dupler of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Terry Dupler of Pleasantville, Ohio and several nieces and nephews....

Aug 23, 2018

Jayden Spires, 12, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 23, 2018. Jayden was born on September 18, 2005 to his loving parents, James and Erin Spires.

An inspiration to many for his courage and strength, Jayden also had many loves. He was an artist whose paintings are treasured by many. He...

Aug 22, 2018

Jack L. Whitmore, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on August 22, 2018 at Carriage Court. He was born on April 26, 1931 to the late Gilbert and Cleo Whitmore in Columbus, Ohio.

Jack served in the Unites States Army from January of 1952 through December of 1953 in the 63rd AAA Gun Battalion. He was also a...

Aug 18, 2018

Betty Francis (Summers) Fritchen, 89, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. Born Sept. 14, 1928 in Reading, OH to the late Herman and Edith (Coleman) Summers. Betty’s family moved to Lancaster and she lived with her grandparents after her parents moved to Youngstown in 1946. She is a 1947 graduate of Lancaster High School.

Aug 17, 2018

Friday August 17, 2018 a great woman Shana Rife Lewis, went to be home with the Lord. Though her heart stopped beating, the memories and irreplaceable influence of a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend will live on. Shana Lewis was born on September 13, 1954 to Richard and Marla Jean Rife. She graduated from Lancaster High School with...

Aug 15, 2018

Wilmer T. “Bud” Findley, 87, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 15, 2018, at Arbors of Carroll. He was born July 27, 1931, in Vinton Co. to the late Helen A. (Hardesty) Findley and Charles Russel Findley. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Findley, Todd Findley; and from his first marriage, Larry (Beverly) Findley; sister, Betty (Ralph)...