Local Ohio Obituaries
Ann Chess
Dec 7, 2015
LANCASTER: Ann Bradford Chess, 68, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday December 7, 2015 at Lanfair Center, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born August 9, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Walter Kerfoot and Marcia Houlton Chess, and was one of five children. She graduated from Wittenberg University in 1969. Ann was a career elementary music teacher in the Lancaster City...
Dena Fox
Dec 7, 2015
Dena Lucille Fox, 86, of Lancaster Ohio; passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a kind hearted and gentle soul who loved life and family. Dena was loved by all whom she encountered and only had nice and sweet things to say to everyone. She will be...
Darlene Hedges
Dec 5, 2015
Darlene Flowers Hedges 61 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She loved dogs, cats and flowers. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul Hedges, Jr.; daughter, Danielle Hedges of Lancaster, Ohio; Jason Hedges of Canal Winchester, Ohio; step-children, Christopher (Rose) Hedges of Logan, Ohio, Troy Hedges and Michelle (Scott) Hedges...
Marilyn Miller
Dec 3, 2015
Marilyn Jean Miller, age 61, of Ashland, OH died of acute arthritis December 3rd, 2015 at her parents’ residence. She was born on July 26th, 1954 to her parents James W. and Sarah Taff Miller. Marilyn graduated from Lancaster High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and obtained her Master’s Degree from Mount St. Mary’s in Education. She retired from Ashland...
Emily Schoonover
Dec 3, 2015
Emily “Lou” L. Schoonover 89 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on December 3, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, Baltimore Garden Club, One Voice, and Active at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Lou is survived by her five sons, Timothy (Jeannie) Schoonover of...
James Beaty
Dec 1, 2015
James R. Beaty, 72, of Lancaster, OH, passed away December 1, 2015 at East Ohio Region Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. Jim was born May 14, 1943 in Fairfield County, OH to John and Mary Beaty. He retired from Anchor Hocking where he was a mold maker for 42 years. He was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne. He was a...
Barbara Bainter
Nov 30, 2015
Barbra L. Bainter, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away, November 30th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on September, 29th, 1937 to the late Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith. She retired as a receptionist for Dr. Snider. Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church who loved gardening. She dedicated her life to raising...
Michael Kelly
Nov 29, 2015
Michael L. Kelly, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on November 29, 2015 at the Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was an outgoing and fun loving guy, who enjoyed making everyone in his presence laugh and smile. He retired after 40 years as a railroad engineer...
Harold Stover
Nov 27, 2015
Harold J Stover, age 71, of Carroll went home to be with his “Sweet Jesus” on Friday, November 27, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born October 8, 1944, in Athens County to the late Charles B. and Essie Stover. He retired after 36 years of service from Diamond Power in Lancaster, OH and was also a member...
Dewey Marcum, Jr
Nov 26, 2015
Dewey Marcum Jr. age, 69 of Baltimore, died November 26th, 2015 at his daughter’s residence in Jamestown, OH. He was born to the late Dewey and Gertrude Allen Marcum in Williamson, WV on Nov. 25th, 1946. He was a member of the American Legion Post 283. Dewey was an independent truck driver who loved to get out in his...
Paul Finnefrock
Nov 26, 2015
Paul W. Finnefrock, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and a retired certified millwright mechanic for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. He was a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, enjoyed bass fishing,...
William "Bill" Friend, Sr
Nov 25, 2015
William “Bill” Friend, Sr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, played football for the Gales, Ohio State Buckeye fan, liked birds, ginseng hunter, and a retired roofer. Bill is survived by his children, Mike (Jennifer) Friend of Lancaster, OH, William (Cynthia L.) Friend,...
Margaret Persinger
Nov 23, 2015
Margaret Persinger, age 78, of Lancaster, died November 23rd, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 3rd, 1937 in Fremont Co., TX to the late Simon and Jacoba Sanches Gurraro. She retired as a glass selector at Hortis Brothers and Premier Glass. She was dedicated to her whole family spending as much time with them as...
John Starkey
Nov 22, 2015
Starkey John W. Starkey, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and a retired truck driver for Roadway Express with 27 years of service. He was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1952, life member of the Loyal...
Carl Deeds
Nov 18, 2015
Carl E. Deeds, of Lancaster, passed away on November 18, 2015 at the Arbors at Carroll. Carl is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Deeds and his brother, Jim Koska. Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Novemeber 30 at 1 p.m. at the Amanda Township Cemetery. Graveside...
Bill May
Nov 18, 2015
Billie “Bill” K. May, age 70 of Millersport, died November 18th, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born in Matewan, WV on Feb. 27th, 1945 to the late Johney and Lula Smith May. Bill worked for Lucent Technologies for 35 years and retired as the Chief of Police in Millersport after 27 years. Bill also worked as a Fairfield...
C. Joy Strohm
Nov 18, 2015
C. Joy Strohm, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 18th at the Pickering House with the love of her life, Dale Strohm. Joy was born June 21, 1941 to Charles and Mildred Hampton in Coshocton County. Joy was retired from Diamond Power, Inc. after 25 years of service. Most recently she retired...
Harold Brown, MD
Nov 17, 2015
Harold Tway Brown, MD, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Harold graduated Cum Laude in 1954 from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency in 1968 and then became the first director of the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic....
Ernie Cupp
Nov 16, 2015
Ernie E. Cupp, age 64 of Carroll, died at the Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, Nov 16th, 2015. He was born in Lancaster, on May 4th, 1951 to the late Hallick Cupp and Augusta Pitman Lang. Ernie will be greatly missed by his whole family, and especially by his grandbabies who he loved to hold. He is survived by his...
Judith Gwilym
Nov 16, 2015
Judith C. Gwilym, 74, of Rushville, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Judith retired after many years of service with Mid West Fabricating. After retirement she spent many years living in Iverness, Florida. She was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. Judith is survived by her daughter, Cynthia...
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