Local Ohio Obituaries

John Tufts

Feb 24, 2018

John Jerome Tufts of Rushville received his heavenly wings when he was called home by his Lord February 24th, 2018. John was born to the late Charles Hayden Tufts and Catherine Altherr Tufts on May 16th, 1933, he was 84 years old.

John married Ruby Faye Osborn August 29th, 1950. They were married for 67 years.

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Geraldine M. Acker

Feb 22, 2018

Geraldine M. Acker, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Geraldine loved gardening especially her flower gardens. Geraldine is survived by her nieces and nephew, Gloria Corder, Carolyn (Fred) Paugh, and Richard (Debbie) Fisher; and several great nieces, nephews, and friends. Geraldine was preceded by her husband, Claude “Gene” Acker; son, Robert Eugene Acker; mother, Hazel Davis;...

Pearl "Gene" Coakley

Feb 19, 2018

Pearl Eugene “Gene” Coakley, age 88, died February 19th, 2018 at his residence. He was born to the late Pearl L. and Neva K. (Mattox) Coakley on July 18th, 1929 in Groveport, Ohio. Serving 12 years in the Navy, he was a veteran of both WW II and the Korean War, spending 6 months as a POW....

Clyde Curry

Feb 17, 2018

Clyde V. Curry, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Clyde was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from the Hexcel Corporation in Lancaster. He is survived by his sister, Geraldine Acker; nieces and nephew, Gloria Corder, Carolyn (Fred) Paugh, and Richard (Debbie) Fisher; several great nieces, great nephews, and friends. Clyde was preceded in death by...

Edna Friend

Feb 16, 2018

Edna L. Friend, July 14, 1930 - February 16, 2018. Mom passed away peacefully and will be missed dearly by close family, friends, and her furry boys (Kitties). Mom very much appreciated the efforts of all who helped her get by in her later years and loved her caregivers deeply. Thank you for loving her in return when she needed...

Goldie Bowman

Feb 16, 2018

Goldie (Thomas) Bowman, 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Pickering House. Goldie attended the Lancaster First Church of God and New Life Christian Center. She was also a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. She retired from Jolly Pirate Donuts on Memorial Drive in Lancaster. Goldie is survived by her sons, Larry (Mary) Thomas and...

Merle Kinder

Feb 16, 2018

Merle Leslie Kinder 83 of Logan, Ohio died Friday, February 16, 2018 at OBleness hospital, Athens, Ohio.

He was a retired tool and Die Maker for Fred D. Phenning.

Merle is survived by his daughters, Kelli Kinder of Logan, Ohio and Oleva Kathleen Kinder of South Carolina; sons, Merle L. (Cinnamon) Kinder of Caldwell, Idaho...

Curtis Huffer

Feb 15, 2018

Curtis R. Huffer, age 75 of Lancaster, died Feb. 15th, 2018 at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. He was born to the late, George Jr. and Mable Poling Huffer, on Aug. 21, 1942. Curtis was a 1960 graduate of Bremen High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed making cheese at the Pickerington Creamery,...

Tyler Eckfeld

Feb 14, 2018

Tyler Eckfeld, 23, passed away February 14, 2018 at his home. Tyler never said a word but spoke volumes. He taught us unconditional love, patience, and how to have peace the the midst of chaos. These gifts will forever be cherished. Thank you God for sharing your angel with us. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith...

Benjamin Grodhaus

Feb 10, 2018

Benjamin R. Grodhaus 75 of Carroll, Ohio died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll.

He was a ranch foreman.

Benjamin is survived by his brothers, Thomas (Pat) Grodhaus of Somerset, Ohio and James Grodhaus of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME...

Eric Eckfeld

Feb 10, 2018

Eric Eckfeld, 19, passed away February 10th, 2018 at his residence.

Eric was a senior at Canal Winchester High School, and his family would like to thank Ms. Andrea, all the staff and “PEEPS” who enriched Eric's life tremendously. We would also like to express appreciation to Home Health Connection for the incredible care provided. Eric's "scooting"...

Shirley Fox

Feb 9, 2018

Shirley J. Fox 87 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Pickering House. She liked to cook, can vegetables, baking, working in the garden and enjoyed reading books.

She is survived by son, Gregory (Doris) Fox of Millersport, Ohio; daughters, Pamela (Merrill) Raver of Baltimore, Ohio, Norma (Terry) White of Millersport, Ohio and...

Dave McCoy

Feb 9, 2018

Dave McCoy, 53, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, February 9, 2018. Dave served in the U.S. Navy. He was a managing custodian for Lancaster City Schools for many years. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and the Charity Newsies. Dave loved spending time with his family. He was also an avid Ohio State Buckeye...

Kathie Kennedy

Feb 8, 2018

Kathie Ann Kennedy, age 62 of Baltimore passed unexpectedly February 8th, 2018 at her residence. Kathie was born on April 22, 1955 in Greenfield, NC. A 1971 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School. A secretary at Barnaby Chenney for 10 years when she found her calling at Eastland Career Center, as a School Nurse, an Attendance Secretary and all around "Mom"...

B Ruth Andrews

Feb 8, 2018

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Ruth passed away peacefully at the Pickering House with family by her side.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Stiverson (George Miller), sons and daughters in law, Dyke Andrews (Cindy), and George Andrews (Sandy), 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 22 great great grandchildren....

Mary Davis

Feb 8, 2018

Mary E. Davis age 91, of Millersport, died February 8, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Charles and Rhoda Wade Schofield on May 25, 1926 in Chillicothe. She worked for Ray-O-Vac assembling Batteries. She was a 55 year member of the Baltimore VFW Auxiliary Post #3761 and the Olive Dale Senior Citizens. Mary enjoyed...

Lola Dennis

Feb 8, 2018

Lola Kay Dennis 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on September 30, 1941, to the late Karl F. and Dolores A. (Nightingale) Dennis. Lola grew up nurturing her love of art, nature and animals, and especially loved visiting her grandma and grandpa Dennis’ farm in Sugar Grove,...

Billy Sampson

Feb 6, 2018

Billy D. Sampson, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on February 6, 2018. He was born in Waterford, Ohio on November 2, 1931, to the late Ivan Sampson and Ruth (Parks) Fisher.

He is a retired Lieutenant of the Lancaster Fire Department, serving for 25 years. He was the equipment manager for the Lancaster Golden Gales football program...

Nicholas Carter

Feb 4, 2018

Nicholas G. Carter 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Irvin and Ethel (Thornton) Carter.

He was owner and operator of Carter Tree Service with 48 years of service. Nicholas was a member of the 40&8, Loyal...

Ruth Esteen Fisher

Feb 3, 2018

Ruth Esteen Fisher, 86, of Lancaster, peacefully passed on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Pickering House with her loving husband of 69 years, Raymond Fisher, by her side. She was born on April 26, 1931, in Williamson, WV to the late Charlie and Lydia (Yates) Van Dyke. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was...