Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 17, 2017

August Rolland “Rollie” Rausch, age 89, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, former resident of Hide-A-Way Hills, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born September 2, 1927 in Marysville, Ohio to the late Leonard and Sarah Rausch.

He was a World War II and Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy and the...

Mar 17, 2017

William Quinton Quinn, 87, met eternal peace as he was surrounded by family in his home on March 17. Born September 17, 1929, in Athens County, Ohio, he went on to live a life that reflected unwavering determination and an incomparable respect for the value of hard work. After honorably serving in the United States Army at Fort Knox, KY,...

Mar 16, 2017

Ralph “Sonney” Hendrickson 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on December 18, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Lowell Revere and Gertrude Edith Springer Hendrickson. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy.

Sonney was a retired Supervisor at...

Mar 15, 2017

George Kinney Stokes, 95, residing in Lancaster, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Pickering House surrounded by loving family. He was born May 16, 1921, in Fremont, OH to George and Mary (Kinney) Stokes. On March 18, 1950 in Upper Arlington, OH, George married Betty L. Meeder, who passed September 1, 2014 at The Pickering...

Mar 15, 2017

Leonard Hajost, 91, passed peacefully to his Lord Wednesday, March 15, surrounded by members of his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hermine and James Hajost, brothers James and Edward Hajost, and sister Lorraine Wierschem. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, sons Scott Hajost(Theresa,) Brian Hajost (Elizabeth,) Bradley Hajost, Bruce Hajost, and daughters Cynthia Hajost...

Mar 14, 2017

Janet K. Hedges, age 76 of Lancaster, formerly of Baltimore, died on March 14, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. Janet was born to the late Dors and Roseann Wilson Wilkinson on July 24th, 1940 in Sugar Grove. Janet along with her late husband “Chuck” retired from the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home in Lancaster and previously lived at the Johnson-Smith...

Mar 12, 2017

Stephen Wade Marquart, 56, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center, from pulmonary disease and cancer. Wade worked for many years as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, restoration of classic cars, camping, and watching T.V. Wade is survived by his mother, Favonia Marquart of Baltimore; daughters, Jamie Marquart of Columbus...

Mar 12, 2017

Imogene "IM" McCoy, age 86 of Baltimore, died March 12, 2017 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitaion. She was born to the late Commodore Mitchell and Virgie Totten Bowling in Jeriel , KY on June 23rd, 1930. She was a member of the Lancaster Church of Christ, who greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be...

Mar 11, 2017

Emma "Leah" Willis age 89, of Lancaster, died March 11, 2017 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 19th, 1927 to the late Homer and Ruth Hankerson Frederick, in Lancaster. She volunteered for the Maywood Mission and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Leah was survived by her son, Robert...

Mar 10, 2017

Donald T. Boyd 89 of Pickerington, Ohio a servant of God, a follower of Jesus passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

He was born on August 7, 1927 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late John S. and M. Evelyn Stephany Boyd. He was a World War II US Army...

Mar 10, 2017

Betty Lou Myers 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Arbors at Carroll.

She was retired from RBM and a member of Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed putting together care packages for veterans, she liked gardening and going to thrift stores.

Betty is survived by her...

Mar 9, 2017

Jesse “Con” Collins 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on September 15, 1937 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Robert R. and Josephine Meadows Collins. He was a retired Supervisor at Goodyear with over 30 years of service.

Jesse attended the River of Life...

Mar 8, 2017

Richard “Dick” A. McNamee age 77, and Chrystal A. McNamee age 79, died March 8th, 2017. Chrystal retired as a legal secretary after working for Federal Judge Josh P. Kinneary. She was a past president of the Legal Secretary Association. She enjoyed sewing and doing Zoomba. Richard retired as an electrician from A.E.P. who served the U.S. as a...

Mar 8, 2017

Richard “Dick” A. McNamee age 77, and Chrystal A. McNamee age 79, died March 8th, 2017. Chrystal retired as a legal secretary after working for Federal Judge Josh P. Kinneary. She was a past president of the Legal Secretary Association. She enjoyed sewing and doing Zoomba. Richard retired as an electrician from A.E.P. who served the U.S. as a...

Mar 6, 2017

Helen I. Pickett, age 87, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on March 5th, 2017. Aunt Helen, will be remembered as an avid bowler, 1947-1949 women’s softball player, and a diehard OSU fan.

Helen was survived by her nieces; Charlotte (Stephen) Thimmes, Barbara (C. Christopher) Claypool, and Monica Mickey; nephew, Joe (Kay) Mickey;...

Mar 6, 2017

Gladys Louise Schaar, 87, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at her residence in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Wainwright, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John “Duck” Swaldo Sr. and Fanny Jane Swaldo. She was married to the late William (Max) Schaar. She was a devoted wife and mother of...

Mar 2, 2017

Dorothy G. DeVault, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2017. She is reunited with her parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 sons, and 1 granddaughter. She is survived by her children, Angie, Paul (Gina), Will (Tina), Steve (Brandi), and Marsha (Adam); as well as 2 sisters, grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Caring Cremation through the...

Mar 1, 2017

Joseph R. Swindells, 41, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Joseph is survived by his wife, Toni Swindells; sons, Eathan Swindells and Samuel Swindells; mother, Marilyn (Jack) Hanes; siblings, Jeremy (Amy) Swindells, Julia (Michael) Schriner, Denise Cloutier, Tom Swindells, Jack Hanes III, Jasmine Hanes, Jennifer Hanes, and Crystal Hanes; grandmothers, Thelma Naylor and Myrtle Hanes; and many...

Feb 28, 2017

Joseph Edward Huber, age 39 died February 28th, 2017. He was born on June 10th, 1977 to Gary and Jane Fuchs Huber in Columbus. Joe installed Terrazzo for 15 plus years, and enjoyed the outdoors. Camping was his hobby, yet fishing he mastered. He loved his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Skye...

Feb 28, 2017

Mary Jo (Fisher) Alexander 90 of Millersport, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Mary Jo was best known for her compassion, sense of humor and tenacious work ethic when it came to her church, her family and the family owned marine business, Alexander’s Landing on Buckeye Lake in Millersport, Ohio.