Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 16, 2017

Charles “Chuck” R. Rutter, Jr., 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, with his family by his side at Lanfair Center. Chuck was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Lancaster. He was a Lancaster Police Officer for several years and then became a Power Plant Engineer, working at several plants before retiring. Chuck enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2017

Erma Jane Gobert, 102, of Millersport, passed away peacefully at Chapel Grove Inn, Heath, Oh. Erma was born July 10, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arlie and Margery Parrish-Spitler.

She graduated from Millersport High School and was the Valedictorian and last surviving member of the class of 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Harold...

Nov 14, 2017

Sandy Maholm, 71 in years, but decades younger in spirit, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of November 14, 2017. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, OH, she was born on April 14, 1946 to Harold “Dave” and Mildred “Mid” Markwood. Sandy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964 and Ohio University in 1990. It was while working at Anchor...

Nov 14, 2017

Dallas L. Taylor, age 72 of Cardington, passed away at his residence on November 14th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 3rd, 1945 to the late Franklin Squire and Loie Gay Underwood Taylor in Cheshire. Dallas owned his own heating and cooling business, but truly enjoyed farming. He was an amazing man who was always inventing...

Nov 9, 2017

Susan Kay (Dawson) Paskins Knowlton passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th, 2017. Susan was born on June 2nd, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Wheeling High School in 1963. She loved and enjoyed being with her family and was an avid reader. She spent a great deal of time outdoors and liked volunteering. All who came to...

Nov 8, 2017

Donna Jean (Ruff) Estep, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Donna Jean was a 1956 graduate of Linden-McKinley High School in Columbus. She worked as an operator for Ohio Bell and she also worked for Crown Zellerbach. She is survived by her children, Michael (Melissa) Smith, Christine Smith, and Timothy (Paula) Smith; grandchildren, Andrew (Rebecca) Smith,...

Nov 8, 2017

Corrine F. Draper, 85, of Carroll, OH, went to hold her babies in heaven, on November 8, 2017.

Born Mar 14, 1932, she dearly loved her home state of VT and her face lit up when talking about her youth there. Corrine embraced life, thrived on having her family around her, and selflessly cared for them. Corrine...

Nov 8, 2017

Heather Kirsten Beckley, 45, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Pickering House. Heather was born in Lancaster, Ohio on January 20, 1972 to the late Donald L. and Alice M. Beckley, Sr. Heather was a long time employee of Fed Ex as a package handler, as well as a supervisor for Amanda Bent Bolt. She was...

Nov 3, 2017

Carl “Steve” Green, 62 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Grandview High School Class of 1973. He was a retired master mechanic for AAA with 27 years of service.

Carl was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed his...

Oct 30, 2017

Carolyn R. Fausnaugh 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and graduated from St. Mary School.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Fausnaugh; children, Jodi (Stephen) Lynn Pollitt of Los Altos, CA, Kevin...

Oct 30, 2017

Walter Salmen, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. Walter is survived by his wife, Lenore Salmen; son, Mark Salmen; daughter, Karen (Tim) Ball; great grandchild, Daphnee; sisters-in-law, Doris and Rose; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at First Baptist Church, 1950 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Pastor...

Oct 29, 2017

Dan L. Thomason, age 70 of Lancaster, died on October 29th, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late, Olen and Lyndall Shiers Thomason in Bell, CA on December 31st, 1946. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a maintenance engineer from Trident Seafood in Motley, MN, previously worked for Tyson...

Oct 27, 2017

Dorothy J. Findley, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born January 28, 1937 to the late Leo and Helen Carpenter. She is survived by her husband, Wilmer (Bud) Findley, whom she married December 2, 1952; two sons, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Findley, and Todd Findley; brothers, John Carpenter, and Herb (Ceil) Carpenter;...

Oct 27, 2017

Jeanne M. Pence, 94, died October 26, 2017 at Lanfair Nursing Care. She was born on January 17, 1923 to the late Leslie and Dorothea Hufford. Jeanne graduated in 1940 from Pleasantville H.S. She retired from Nationwide Insurance after 35 years, 18 of which she was a secretary to the President, John Fisher. She earned her Certified...

Oct 26, 2017

Violet Irene Hoffman 86, of Stoutsville, quietly passed away on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 surrounded by her children. Violet is survived by her Son, Lewis (Kathleen) Hoffman Jr.; Daughters, Cindy (Scott) Fourman, Linda (Chris) Shoemaker, Brenda (Keith) Divelbliss, Rosa (Johnny) Hoffman-Hicks, and Lori Hoffman; along with numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Lewis...

Oct 24, 2017

Edwin “Ed” Imler, Jr., 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Ed is survived by his wife, Diane Imler; daughters, Tumeka Imler, Kaisha (Jeremiah) Black, and Christina Imler; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; mother, Janice Lanning; brothers, Steve Imler and Brian Imler; sisters, Kay Hughes and Karen Nicholson; many other family and friends;...

Oct 22, 2017

Rick Allan Lavinsky passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his home in Hide A Way Hills. Rick was born to Irving and Ruth Lavinsky in New Rochelle, New York on October 9, 1944.

Rick had a passionate love for his family and of his country. He had developed a deep faith in Christ which...

Oct 22, 2017

Cathy L. (Linch) Goforth 52 of Hide-A-Away Hills also known as the Goforthinator, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family after a yearlong battle with cancer. A warrior in every sense, her strength and courage will carry me through until we are together again.

She was born in...

Oct 20, 2017

Gary “Yogi” Mathias 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Pickering House.

He was born to the late Richard and Mildred Mathias on September 2, 1946 and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1965.

Yogi was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy as a...

Oct 19, 2017

Larry Howard Henderson, age 80 of Lancaster, died October 19th, 2017 at the Arbors at Carroll Nursing Facility. Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Direct Cremation Wednesday, October 25, 2017