Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 28, 2015

Shirley VanArsdalen Ward Smeck, 79, of Groveport, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Pickering House. Shirley was a graduate of Thurston High School and the Ohio State University - School of Nursing. Shirley served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and a Major in the United States Army Reserve. Shirley is survived by...

Oct 28, 2015

Bill (William) Hubbard, 58, of Buckeye Lake, Ohio, died October 28, 2015. Born in Columbus, Ohio as the youngest son of Tom and Rita Hubbard. A friend to all and a stranger to no one. As Founder and President of Nortone Service Inc., Bill was proud to have served many hubs in Columbus, Charlotte, Chicago, and Harrisburg (PA), and proud...

Oct 27, 2015

Harold James Englehart, 75, of Millersport, went home to be with the lord on October 27, 2015. Harold “Fuzz” graduated from Pickerington High School in 1959 and served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1969. He retired in 1996 from the Metro Parks Department. He survived by his sons, Stephen (Sherry) Englehart and Chad (Yvette) Englehart; sisters, Ellouise...

Oct 26, 2015

Freda M. Elick, 91, of Heath, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, October 26, 2015, in Hospice Care at Licking Memorial Hospital. The eldest daughter of the late Andy and Mary Hedges of Amanda, was born July 30, 1924, in Fairfield County. She is survived by daughter, Robin (Elick) Hicks-Darby (Mike) of Heath; two brothers, Paul Hedges of Amanda and...

Oct 24, 2015

Cindy Ann Meadows, age 56 of Lancaster, died October 24th, 2015 at Butler County Care in Hamilton. She was a School Cook for Liberty Union. She was a good mother who loved her grandchildren and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Kevin) Turner of Liberty Twp.; son, Joshua Meadows of Amanda; mother, Patricia Nafzger...

Oct 22, 2015

Mary K. Gilmer, age 88 of Baltimore, died Oct, 22nd, 2015 at McCafferty Adult Care Center. She was born on January 11th, 1927 to the late Harry and Ethel Wilkins in Carroll. She was a member of the New Zion United Methodist Church. Mary raised her family while also working full time for 33 years at Anchor Hocking. She will...

Oct 21, 2015

John (Jack) "Red" Stamets, 91 of North Carolina, former resident of Lancaster, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio; Red was a professional musician (trumpet) and traveled with the Billy Butterfield Orchestra during the Big Band era. After settling down in Columbus, he met and married Sue, his wife of nearly 50...

Oct 18, 2015

Michael A. Griley, age 80, resident of Lancaster, OH and Molokai, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark on Oct 18th, 2015. He was born in Lancaster on July 13th, 1935 to the late Richard and Gladys Wyman Griley. Michael graduated from Mercersburg Academy and Denison University, where he pledged Phi Gamma Delta and was on...

Oct 16, 2015

Franklin Ross Hatcher 61 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was veteran of the US Army and a graduate of Liberty Union High School. He attended Eastgate Assembly of God and loved sports. Ross is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Max) Chang of Pickerington, Ohio and Jackie (Marcos) Knight of Blacklick,...

Oct 15, 2015

William “Bill” E. Mahon, 49, of Lancaster, returned to his Lord, peacefully at the Pickering House on Thurs., Oct. 15, 2015. He was born April 25, 1966 in Danbury, CT. He waged a valiant battle throughout his long illness that was an inspiration to us all. Above all, he was a dedicated, loyal and loving son and brother. Bill is...

Oct 15, 2015

Scott Joseph Nash, 45, after a long battle with illness passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was born on November 24, 1969 in Columbus. He graduated from Mifflin High School in 1988. Scott is remembered as a quiet and simple person. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Carole Nash; brothers, Jay (Cindi)...

Oct 13, 2015

Emo Gene “Jean” Hawker Finley, 102, born August 20, 1913, passed away peacefully October 13, 2015, at Lanfair Center. Jean taught in the Lancaster School System for 47 years. She started teaching 8th grade English and 7th grade History at South School, then moved to North School, and finished her years at Thomas Ewing Junior High. She always referenced her...

Oct 9, 2015

Benjamin F. Seckerson, age 80 of Carroll, died on Oct 09, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born in Columbus on Jan 16, 1935 to the late Benjamin F. and Veronica Kovach Seckerson, Sr. He retired as a Mill Wright for Lucent. He proudly served in the NAVY. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Ben was a man...

Oct 6, 2015

Mary K. Freeman 76 of Marysville, Ohio for resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Millcrest Nursing Center. She was a retired waitress for Kresges and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Mary is survived by her sons, John R. (Lisa) Freeman of Columbus, Ohio, James Freeman of Columbus, Ohio and Jason (Maggie) Freeman...

Oct 5, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Hardy, age 81, Korean War Veteran and a resident of the Chilicothe VA Medical Center, passed away on October 5th, 2015 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on January 4th, 1934 in Glenwood, West Virginia to Florence Reed and Cecil Hardy. Bob is survived by his children, Nancy (Phil...

Oct 1, 2015

Goldie M. Appleman, 87, of Millersport, passed away at her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Goldie loved cats and going to car shows. Goldie is survived by her daughter, Donna (David) Pridemore; sons, John Huber, Rickey (Bonnie) Appleman, Richard (Sharon) Appleman, Eric Appleman, and Jimmy Appleman; grandchildren, Paul Fetter, Shaina Spenner, Michael (Tara)...

Oct 1, 2015

Charles W. Garrett, 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a construction worker and a member of the Local Union 423. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty J. Grandstaff Garrett; son, Travis N. (Dawn) Garrett of Chillicothe, Ohio; daughter, Casey (Matthew) Davis of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Sep 30, 2015

Dorothy L. “Dottie” (Crabtree) Poff, age 81, of Pickerington, went home to heaven on Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 at her residence in Reflections Assisted Living in Lancaster. She was born to the late, Ezra and Dorothy Rensch Crabtree on November 13th, 1933 in Columbus. She worked at Krogers prior to having children. She retired from Cuthbert’s Greenhouse in Groveport. She...

Sep 28, 2015

Biography

Tim L. Cook, 57, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Tim was a big fan of the Buckeyes and the Browns. He loved cooking and liked to comment that he has been a cook all of his life, literally. His laughter and jokes brought a smile to many and will...

Sep 28, 2015

Larry L. Rausch 77 died Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth Rausch and his first wife, Barbara G. Rausch. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Rausch; sons, Skip (Jenny) Rausch and David (Deborah) Rausch; step-daughter, Monica (Doug) Hogle; grandchildren, Zachary (Lauren) Rausch, Katie (Thomas)...