Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 27, 2014

Beddow Alberta M. Beddow 78 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church, liked to walk the River Valley Mall, Avid bingo player, and enjoyed her family. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Paul Smith) Householder of Sugar Grove, Ohio, Elizabeth (Larry) Hill of Grove Port,...

Aug 27, 2014

Frank H. Graf, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Frank was a graduate of Berne Union High School. He retired after 45 years with Lancaster Glass. Frank was always there for anyone who might need a hand with anything. Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Leota Graf; children, Bryan (Ken) Graf, James (LeeAnn)...

Aug 26, 2014

Woltz Norma L. Woltz 79 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Lan-Fair Nursing Center. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years, taught Sunday School, avid caregiver and loved gardening. She is survived by her son, James Woltz of Lancaster, Ohio; daughters, Sandra (Steve) Brown, Judy (Darrell) Bresler, Beverly Pugh all...

Aug 24, 2014

Esther Louise Tucker, 86, lifelong resident of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center in Lancaster. Louise was born November 30, 1927 to Stewart and Esther Mae Howard. She was a retired food service supervisor for the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District, member of the Order of Eastern Stars, and member of Trinity...

Aug 22, 2014

Jean McCleery Baker, 95, of Rushville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Heartland of Fairfield Nursing Center. Jean was born October 19, 1918 in Hooker, Ohio to Russell and Emma McCleery. She enjoyed her role as wife and mother. She took care of and fed anybody and everybody who walked through her door. Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Butch)...

Aug 21, 2014

M. Joan Secrist, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Bellefontaine, died August 21st, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Reverend T.P. and Anne (Bohlender) Laughner, on February 7th, 1928 in Terre Haute, IN. She was a 1946 graduate of Leetonia High School; she graduated from Wittenberg University in 1950; she obtained an additional undergraduate degree...

Aug 20, 2014

Steven Lee Reid, 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 For every ending, no matter how tragic, there will be a new beginning. On August 20th at 12:19 pm Steven took his last breath, as a single lonely tear fell from his eye. But his life will go on in the hearts of all he touched....

Aug 20, 2014

Hazel Laverne Kirven, 77, residing in Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Hazel was born in Louisville, Ohio on January 14, 1937 to the late James and Delora Willison. She married the late Paul Mangus and remarried the late Jerry Kirven. Hazel was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, survived by her five children, Larry and...

Aug 18, 2014

Jonas E. “Joe” Morgan, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Monday, August 18, 2014. Joe Morgan was a simple man who enjoyed everything that life had to offer. There were certain treasures and experiences in his journey of life that he enjoyed the most; his family, hunting, fishing, gardening, and enjoying any sports contest that was available...

Aug 15, 2014

Davis Florence Olive Davis, 93 passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Carriage Court in Lancaster. She was born in South Bloomingville, Oh, Hocking County to the late Charles F. and Etta Steele Davis. Florence graduated from South Bloomingville High School in 1938. She worked at Murphy's in Logan before moving to Lancaster where she worked at Essex Wire....

Aug 15, 2014

Harold M. Blauser Sr., age 65 of Baltimore, formerly of Millersport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, August 15, 2014, at the Pickering House. He was born on March 14, 1949 in Lancaster, to Jesse and Florence Hurley Blauser, who preceded him in death. He was a 1969 Graduate of Millersport High School...

Aug 13, 2014

Block Wanda V. (Gerken) Block 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Carroll Place. She was born on July 9, 1927 and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and the Republican Womens Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Block, parents, Fred and Freda Gerken, sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis (Gerken) and...

Aug 12, 2014

Donald G. Burnside, 77, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Donald was born July 2, 1937 in Fairfield County, Ohio to Gilbert and Hazel Burnside. He was retired from Diamond Power and Don Burnside Services, as a builder. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his Lord...

Aug 11, 2014

Leona M. Stokes, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. Leona was born in Lancaster on July 12, 1923. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #1380. Leona is survived by her daughter, Aleta (David) Upp; son, Monte (Gloria) Stokes; sister-in-law, Margaret McClintock; and several nieces and nephews. Leona was preceded in death by her...

Aug 11, 2014

Bachman Carolyn Sue Bachman 74 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at her home. She was a retired custodian for Liberty Union School District with 26 years of service. She attended Harvest Christian Community Church in Pickerington, member of the Baltimore Lions Club for 16 years of which she served as the club secretary. She was...

Aug 8, 2014

Nada Jean Smith Kerr, age 92, of Athens, passed away on August 8th, 2014, 12:12 AM, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Nada was born in Lancaster, on August 6th, 1922 to Frank E. and Myrtle Ginder Smith. Nada was an amazing person who lived her life, always enjoying close friends, family, and contributing to the world. She believed that life was...

Aug 7, 2014

Donald Boid Reid, Jr, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, August, 7, 2014 at Mount Carmel Hospital. Donald was a lifelong resident of Lancaster. He loved music and playing the guitar. He was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Lancaster. He lived to serve the Lord and helped guide others to serve as well....

Aug 7, 2014

Jim W. Sparks, age 58 of Carroll, died at his residence on August 7th, 2014. He was born in Sandusky, OH on June 6, 1956. He attends Fairfield Christian Church. He has worked 33 years for Columbia Gas Transmission, where he is a project management professional. Jim was an avid golfer and motorcycle enthusiast, who loved his family very much....

Aug 6, 2014

Lukens Flora Mae Waller Lukens 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Union Vale, Ohio to the late Harvey W. and Jessie A. Busby Waller. She was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and later it became Consolidated Telephone Co. for 11 years. She was...

Aug 6, 2014

Wayne S. Horn January 8, 1925 - August 6, 2014

Wayne S. Horn, 89, of Pleasantville, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Crestview. Wayne was a 1943 graduate of Pleasantville High School and a lifelong farmer in Pleasantvile. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. He also served as a township committeeman with the Farm Service...