Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 26, 2017

Bernice Florence Coleman, 87, left this world December 26, 2017, peacefully to her eternal rest. She was born on September 27, 1930 in Shoal Harbor, Newfoundland to Charles and Florence Mills. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas; sons, Thomas and Charles; and granddaughter, Ariel Pond. She is survived by her sons, Michael Coleman...

Dec 26, 2017

Lloyd R. Kilbarger 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1932 to the late Clarence and Ima Kilbarger.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was a self- employed in the timber business.

Lloyd was a...

Dec 25, 2017

Grace Boblitt 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Carriage Court Assisted Living.

She is survived by her sons, Vallen (Sharon) Boblitt of Chillicothe, Ohio, Jamie (Gina) Boblitt of Warwick, Ohio; step-children, Albert Boblitt of Xenia, Ohio and Connie (Don) Fain of Springfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather and Jordan Boblitt, Elliott and Jacob Boblitt...

Dec 24, 2017

Larry Edward Graf went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 24, 2017 after suffering a sudden heart attack. He was 66 years of age being born on April 23, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio.

Larry attended Ohio University-Lancaster and worked his way up from holding various machinist jobs to starting his own machine tool business in 1991...

Dec 23, 2017

Betty Ilene Hummel, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on December 23, 2017. She was born in Catawissa, PA to the late Harold and Clara Garrison. Growing up in Rohrsburg, PA, Betty soon moved to Orangeville, PA and lived there most of her life. She spent the last 4 years of her life in Baltimore, OH.

Betty loved...

Dec 23, 2017

Marian M. Keller, 100, of Baltimore, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1916, in Lucasville, Ohio. Marian graduated from Ohio University and taught in Lucasville, Ross County, and Liberty Union Schools. But most important, she was a Christian, farmer’s wife, and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 23, 2017

Stephen D. Cornell, age 69 of Buckeye Lake, died December 20, 2017 at Licking County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy Bierley Cornell in Columbus. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in both the US. Army and then reenlisted in the Navy. He worked as a social worker and...

Dec 23, 2017

Raymond Webster Snow, 42, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Raymond was an active supporter and volunteer of Veterans and Veterans groups. He enjoyed helping people. He loved riding motorcycles, cooking, and was an avid outdoorsman. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Heather Snow; parents, Rebecca and Ray Snow; animal children, Boss, Ladybug, and Fergie;...

Dec 21, 2017

Ellen Marie Hart 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a nurses’ aide for over 30 years. Ellen was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Rick L. Hart; daughters, Kathern Ann Wilson of Logan., Ohio and Denise (Doug) Wolford of...

Dec 19, 2017

Wanda L. Hall, 88, long time resident of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. Wanda lived an accomplished life. She was a member of the Parthenia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 124, Entre Nous, and in 1972, was proud to return to finish and receive her high school diploma from Liberty Union. In her younger...

Dec 18, 2017

Seth J. Eslich 21 of Millersport, Ohio passed away in Massachusetts on Monday, December 18, 2017.

He was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 2014 and a former member of the Iron Workers Local Union 172.

Seth is survived by his parents, Stephen and Nicole Eslich, III of Millersport, Ohio; brother, Christian Benedetti;...

Dec 18, 2017

Charles (Charlie) Turney Foster, son of the late Mark and Louella Foster, was called to help manage God’s forest on December 18, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Foster (d. 2017), his story continues on through their children, Wendy Hart (Kevin), Vicky Eggleston (Bryan) and Brian Foster; brother...

Dec 16, 2017

Jeffrey Lee Darfus, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working with his hands and always liked to stay busy. He was the owner of Jeff Darfus Irrigation. Jeffrey is survived by his children, Heather (John) Hamric, Joel Darfus, Derek...

Dec 15, 2017

Edward P. Poling 93 of Lancaster, Ohio, died Friday, December 15, 2017 at Carriage Court Assisted Living. He was born on April 2, 1924 in Rockbridge, Ohio to the late George E. and Fae Snoke Poling.

Edward was a World War II US Army veteran and the longtime owner of Dupler Lumber Co. in Lancaster.

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Dec 12, 2017

Ryan Nathaniel Dickson

June 17, 2007 - December 12, 2017

Ryan Nathaniel Dickson, 10, of Lancaster passed away at his residence on December 12, 2017. He was born on June 17, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ryan was a happy, happy boy who enjoyed his stuffed animals, watching his favorite movies, and playing with...

Dec 11, 2017

Leslie J. Christ 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a home health aide and loved to collect bells of all kinds.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Paul Christ; son, James Christ; daughters, Thelma Thompson and Lynn McNeil; eight grandchildren, Emma, Sarah, Lexi, Blayne,...

Dec 11, 2017

Samuel Guansing Laus, 64, of Lancaster, Ohio joined the Lord Creator on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on May 16, 1953 in Manila, Philippines.

He retired from radio broadcasting and operations management in the Philippines. He was well known by his radio handle “Smarty Sam”.

He will always be remembered...

Dec 10, 2017

Russell B. Campbell, 88, of Lancaster passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Russell was a lifelong Fairfield County resident. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for Anchor Hocking - Plant 1, in the office, for over 40 years. He was a member of the Violet Grange for over 72 years and a member of...

Dec 10, 2017

What a difference one beautiful life makes!....And so is the legacy of our beloved Ann Carpenter who passed into eternal life on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the age of 79. Born March 10, 1938 to Rev. James B. and Beatrice M. (Hennemann) Shallow in Royal Oak, Michigan, Ann was the fourth of six children. Graduating in 1956 from Redford...

Dec 10, 2017

Tom Simpson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Tom was a 32nd degree Mason, former member of the Triangle Lodge No. 748 F&AM in Columbus, current member of the Lancaster Masonic Lodge No. 57 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, he was...