Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 25, 2016

Erleen K. Stoughton, 94, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala. Erleen was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. She retired from Diamond Power Specialty Company in 1984. She was a devoted volunteer, giving countless hours of her time to the Fairfield Center for disAbilities and Cerebral Palsy,...

Jun 25, 2016

Ilene R. Glunt aged 97 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away in her home on Saturday, June 25th. Born April 10, 1919 in Greenwich, Pennsylvania, Ilene was the oldest child of Joseph and Lovell Farrell. Her brothers and sisters were William, Mary Margaret, Ethan Allen, Hugh, and Joanne. As a young lady, Ilene was named Miss Barnesboro. She married David M....

Jun 23, 2016

Elsie Mae Burrell, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She worked for several years at Anchor Hocking Glass Co. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1516 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 11 Ladies Auxiliary, AMVETS Post 1985 Ladies Auxiliary, 40 et 8, Disabled American Veterans, Fairfield County Sheriffs Association, and Moose Lodge 955. Elsie...

Jun 20, 2016

Phillip E. Brown 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at LanFair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 13, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Eddie E. and Helen Goddard Brown. He was a member of Fairfield Community Church.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Brown of Celina, Ohio, several nieces,...

Jun 19, 2016

Judy L. (Deeds) Crist age 62, of Lancaster, passed away at Lanfair Center on June 19th, 2016. She was born on July 28th, 1953 to the late Roger A. and Norma J. Lawrence Deeds in Lancaster. Judy was generous, had a strong work ethic, and enjoyed her Fairfield Medical Center family for over 30 plus years as...

Jun 17, 2016

Vicki L. James 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Arthur James Cancer Hospital.

She was born on November 30, 1946 in Alameda, CA to the late Wayne and Wanda Bosworth.

Vicki is survived by her husband of 41 years, Bob James; brother, Tim Bosworth of Lancaster, OH; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Violet...

Jun 15, 2016

Carl V. Eckard 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center.

He was a carpenter for 30 years before retiring and a member of the Olivedale Senior Citizens Center.

Carl is survived by his son, David (Debby) Eckard of GA; grandchildren, Tamera (James) Nichols of Lancaster,...

Jun 14, 2016

Vigil A. Lacy 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his residence. He was retired from Fairfield County Engineers Office and loved fishing and playing pool.

He is survived by his son, T. J. (Amy) Lacy; daughters, Nicole (Jerry) Canfield, Jr. and Naomi Lacy all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Trey Guzman,...

Jun 14, 2016

Doris Mae Scott 75 of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Henderly of Rockbridge, Ohio and Bonita Thompson of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Rick (Mary) Clark of Bremen, Ohio and Andrew (Debbie) Canter of Lancaster, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter; brothers, Edward (Lois) Clark of...

Jun 13, 2016

William Strode “Bill” Cunningham, age 89 of Lancaster died June 13th, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born March 29, 1927, the seventh child of Henry B. and Emma E. (nee Hampshire) Cunningham. He was a 1945 graduate of Lancaster High School and a 1951 graduate of Miami University, Oxford Ohio. Bill served in the U.S. Army Air...

Jun 12, 2016

Daniel C. Wilson, Sr. age 70 of Carroll, passed away June 12th, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 2nd, 1945 to the late, Raymond and Nellie Klinger Wilson in Lancaster. He was a member of the Salvation Army Church. A beloved Reds, and Ohio State fan who loved watching sports and was constantly between...

Jun 10, 2016

Charles D. May, 73, of Thurston, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Pickering House. He was a member of Lighthouse Memorial Church in Millersport. He loved music and playing music. He also enjoyed fishing. He was a longtime member of the Lancaster Sertoma Club. Charles is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn...

Jun 10, 2016

Karen Kay Shaeffer, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Pickering House. Karen lived her life serving God, through helping others. She taught many lessons in life by her example and was always encouraging to everyone around her. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Pete Hoffmannbeck; granddaughters, Caitlin (Trey) Smith and...

Jun 10, 2016

Wilbert L. Wright, age 100, of Lancaster, died June 10th, 2016. He was born on March 15th, 1916, in Hillview, Illinois, to the late Jenison and Flossie Barstow Wright. He was an aircraft mechanic that retired from Rockwell. He was a lifetime member of the New Life Christian Center and gave his life to the Lord when he was...

Jun 6, 2016

Mike L. "Harley" Saunders, 55, died on Monday, June 6, 2016. The world lost a great man. Harley loved his family and was always happy to help anyone out. He loved his country and served in the U.S. Army. Harley is survived by his wife, Sheena Rose Saunders; 4 children, and 4 grandchildren. Caring Cremation has taken place through...

Jun 5, 2016

Our mother Wanda Martin Engle slipped away to be with the lord on June 5th 2016 after a short illness peacefully at home with her family.

She raised 7 children and has 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren that she also took part in raising. We are going to miss her smile, her laughter, her words of...

Jun 5, 2016

Edna (Beougher) Snider Bauman, age 99 years old, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Lindley Inn in The Plains, Ohio where she resided for the past five years.

Edna was born in Hocking County near Rockbridge on August 7, 1916 to the late Jesse and Lela (Kline) Beougher. She graduated from Rockbridge High School...

Jun 4, 2016

Jean K. West, age 87 of Lancaster, died June 4th, 2016 at Carriage Court. She was born on Feb. 17th, 1929 in Hocking County to the late George and Dessie Nungester Lutz. Jean graduated from Berne Union High School class of 1947. She retired from Lancaster-Fairfield County Head Start as Transportation Coordinator. She was the past president and member...

Jun 1, 2016

Patricia Ann Cox, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away on June 1st, 2016 at Crestview Rehab with her family by her side. She was born on April 17th, 1931 to the late Kenneth and Lillian Steward Knotts. She was a 50 year member of Grace United Church of Christ, where she served in the Choir and was the Secretary/Treasurer for...

May 30, 2016

Cleo W. Seesholtz, age 94 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord, May 30th, 2016 at Lanfair Nursing and rehabilitation. She was born in Rockbridge on March 1st, 1922 to the late William and Hattie Shaffer Kline. Cleo worked at Diamond Power and retired from Lancaster Glass. She was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church where...