Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 13, 2015

Angela (Barnhart) Scott, 49, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Everyone she met soon became a friend of Angela’s. She enjoyed volunteering, helping to support and share with others through various pain groups and other groups. Angela is survived by her husband, Greg Scott; children, Misti (David Dorton) Barnhart and Michael Scott; grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2015

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Charles E. Knox, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born September 21, 1928, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Charles was a 1946 graduate of Butler High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. He served as Vice President of manufacturing...

Nov 10, 2015

BALTIMORE: Connie Leitnaker, 87, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born November 8, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Lois E. Yeager. Connie was dedicated to serving the community and preserving its heritage, playing a vital role on many community...

Nov 10, 2015

M. Lawreta Rager, age 79, of Lancaster, passed away on November 10, 2015 at the Bickford of Lancaster. She was a born to the late, Lawrence and Merrie Kinzie List on November 6th, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Lawreta was a legal secretary for Peck-Shaffer-Williams Law Office for 25 years. She was the church organist for 35 years at St. Paul’s...

Nov 10, 2015

Rosalind M. Hodge, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Rosalind was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. She was a retired teacher and librarian for Berne Union. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Rosalind is survived by her sons, Dan (Tari) Hodge of Lewis...

Nov 7, 2015

Joan Roberts, age 65, of Lancaster, died at Fairfield Medical Center on Nov 7th, 2015. She was born to the late Weldon and Ada Wiseman Cox on April 25th, 1950. She loved to crotchet and enjoyed fishing. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (George) Hartman...

Nov 6, 2015

Henry Arebalo rode into the sunset to be with his Lord on November 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Domingo Arebalo, sister, Bettie Plumm and brother-in-law, Vernon Ford. Henry was born October 23, 1939, to Domingo and Virginia Arebalo in San Luis Obispo County, California. Henry moved to Ohio from California...

Nov 5, 2015

Joy A. Lehman Evans 52 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her residence. She was a registered nurse. Joy is survived by her son, Erik J. Evans of Ohio; daughter, Erika Joy Evans of Bremen, Ohio; father, Clyde L. Lehman of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Elijah J. Evans and Bentley Z. Evans; sisters, Connie (Scott) Moyer of...

Nov 5, 2015

Verne E. Miller, age 86 of Baltimore, died Nov. 5th, 2015 at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born on Nov. 4th, 1929 to the late Emery and Mary Culp Miller. He was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church. He was a devout employee starting work for South Central Power when he was 17 and retiring as a Vice...

Nov 3, 2015

Todd Allen Golden 50 of Fayetteville, NC former resident of Baltimore, OH passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his residence. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force and a finance manager for Bleeker Automotive Group. He was an artist, of which he enjoyed portrait paintings, a loving father, dedicated friend and always putting everyone else first....

Nov 3, 2015

Carol M. Osborne, 83, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Carol was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano and teaching Sunday School for many years. She also loved searching yard sales, garage sales, and flea markets for great items to sell at her antiques booth. Carol is survived...

Oct 31, 2015

Richard L. Boris, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on October 31, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of the American Legion, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and Anglers’ Paradise. In Richard enjoyed hunting, shooting, and photography and was an outdoors enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Boris; children,...

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...