Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

Jack Lee Rowland 84 of Baltimore, Ohio where he has been a resident since 1968 passed away in 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born in 1933 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Clovis and Helen Rowland.

He was a graduate of Marion High School in Chesterhill, Ohio and attended Ohio University for 2 years and...

Jan 13, 2018

Aurora Lyn Eldra, age 66 of Pickerington, Ohio, passed peacefully on January 13, 2018. Aurora was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her three devoted daughters Kathleen (Steve) Thaler, Sharleen (George) Karns, Jennifer (Kevin) Jones, and her treasured grandchildren Erin, Brendan, Eric, Megan, Claudia and Abigail. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert and...

Jan 12, 2018

Betty M. Murdock 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Main Street Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was retired from Ohio Bell as a telephone operator.

Betty is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Hazel Murdock, sisters, Barbara Bushee,...

Jan 12, 2018

Dorothy E. “Dottie” McClurg 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Pickering House.

She was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, an avid golfer and loved spending time with her family.

Dottie is survived by her daughter, Judy Woods of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Larry (Pamela) McClurg of Grove...

Jan 11, 2018

James I. Wallace 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio to the late James W. and Elizabeth Wallace.

He was a retired teacher of Communication and Western Civilization at Hocking College. James received his Masters Degree from Ohio University, was an...

Jan 10, 2018

Samuel T. Radebaugh, 55, of Lancaster (LHS '80), passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at The James Cancer Hospital. He was born February 19, 1962, in Lancaster to the late Melcha and John A.W. Radebaugh, Jr. Sam was a big OSU fan and a former member of the Ohio University Marching 110. Throughout his careers, he worked as a...

Jan 9, 2018

James W. Carpenter, age 84 of Lancaster, died January 9th, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born on February 3rd, 1933 to the late Floyd and Eva Carpenter, in Junction City. He served his country in the US Air Force and then retired from Diamond Power where he was a machinist. He is a member of...

Jan 7, 2018

William J. Ludwick, 85, passed away on January 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born in Havensport, Ohio to the late William and Iva Ludwick on September 18, 1932.

William was a proud Veteran of the Korean War. He also enjoyed building Volkswagens, and was an avid motorcycle racer.

William is survived by...

Jan 6, 2018

Pink Akers Jr. age 67, of Thornville, Oh surrounded by his family went to be with God and his family members in heaven on January 6th, 2018 at 9:50AM. He was born on Oct 14th, 1950 in McDowell, KY to the late Pink Sr. and Cloie Caudill Akers.

He was a devoted husband to his loving wife...

Jan 6, 2018

John E. Fleming, Sr., age 71, of Lancaster, Ohio and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Pickering House. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kathleen; his son, John, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Florida; daughter, Kimberly (Rodney) Gomez of Port St. Lucie, Florida; two grandchildren, Tyler and Brooke Gomez of Port St....

Jan 5, 2018

Sarah E. Wildermuth, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on January 5th, 2018 at Lanfair Center. She was born on July 23, 1931 in Bellaire, OH to the late William and Sarah Andrews.

Sarah was a devoted wife to Max Wildermuth; loving mother of Karen Ray (Steve Kinser), Connie (Joe) De Fillipo, James (Julie) Wildermuth, and Jill (J...

Jan 4, 2018

Robert E. Willis, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. Robert was born in Lancaster, Ohio on March 23, 1951, to the late Leroy and Emma Leah (Frederick) Willis. Robert is survived by his son, Mark Willis; and grandsons, Andrew Willis and Alex Willis. Funeral service for Robert will be held at 1:00...

Jan 4, 2018

Thomas J. Camp 51 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on June 29, 1966 to the late James T. and Sandra D. Camp in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of Terry Webb VFW Post.

Thomas is survived by...

Jan 1, 2018

Kathryn “Kay” Pack, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on January 1, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Oh to the late George and Bertha Walters.

Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Pack Jr.; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Jody) Pack of Louisville, Ky, and John Pack of...

Dec 31, 2017

Mark P. Anderson, 68 of Thornville, died December 31, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on June 9th, 1949 and worked as a Lab Technician for the City of Lancaster Water Department. Mark had several hobbies, including, cars, trains, computers, knife making, and owning the latest gadget. Most of all, Mark loved his family and will be greatly...

Dec 31, 2017

James L. Massey 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and Mildred Massey.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy as a submariner. James was an engineer working for...

Dec 31, 2017

Norma J. Conrad, age 83 of Somerset, OH died December 31st, 2017 at Lanfair Nursing Home. She was born to the late, Elias and Daisy Wadsworth Byrd on January 2nd, 1934. She was a 1951 Harrisville High School graduate; a member of St Lukes United Methodist Church; an assistant librarian in Harrisville, and a member of the D.A.R. Norma...

Dec 30, 2017

Heath “Candy Bar” Ryan Kelley, age 35 of Lancaster, died December 30th, 2017 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and attended Fairfield Industries. Heath was a ray of sunshine in his family’s life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Heath is...

Dec 28, 2017

Charles “Chuck” E. Bailey 54 of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a contractor who loved to build homes, woodworking and using hands. He attended Grace Bible Church in canal Winchester, Ohio.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 34 years, Amy; son, Matthew (Elizabeth) Bailey...

Dec 28, 2017

NOTE: DUE TO BAD WEATHER IN ATLANTA, GA THE SERVICES AND CALLING HOUR HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018. THE CALLING WILL BE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE AT 2PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME ON SATURDAY.

Alice Elizabeth Tobias Herndon, 100 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and formerly of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, December...