Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 19, 2013

Hargus Richard L. Hargus 54 of Lancaster, Ohio died September 19, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He manufactured his own wiring harness for the transportation industry. He was a member of AMVETS. He is survived by his father, Marvin Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Rod Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia A. Hargus....

Sep 16, 2013

Mary L. Rayburn, 80, Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. Mary is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Jeffrey) Thompson, Marilyn (James) Davis, Kathy Morse, and Lori Rayburn; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Nahnsen, Sherie Thompson, Shelley (Christopher) Barr, Annie (Isaac) Shelton, and Bob (Betsy Krestley) Davis; great grandchildren, Wilson and Callie Shelton, and Raylee Barr; and many nieces and...

Sep 15, 2013

William “Bill” Reeves, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Southeastern Correctional Institution. He was a avid Cincinnati Reds and NASCAR fan. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Sep 15, 2013

Rev. Robert “Bob” Quick, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Hideaway Hills, died September 25th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 28th, 1927 in Marion, OH. He is a past United Methodist Pastor who was active in the West Ohio Conference, serving 14 churches during his career. In his retirement, he served as an interim...

Sep 14, 2013

Brandy A. Lansing, age 35, of Lancaster, died September 14th, 2013 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born at Grant Hospital to James and Deborah Nowlin on June, 25th, 1978. She was a Medical Fraud Analyst who was a 97 graduate of Fairfield Union, who went on to graduate from OU, and was finishing her Master’s at Walden...

Sep 12, 2013

Fred R. Carpenter March 10, 1936 - September 12, 2013

Carpenter Fred R. Carpenter, 77 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 13, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a US Army veteran and a farmer. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Dairy Boosters and C.O.B.A. Fred is survived by his daughters, Amy (Harold)...

Sep 12, 2013

Marcum Linda G. Marcum 68 of Thurston, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was a member of Jesus Only Church in Columbus, Ohio, liked bowling and fast cars. Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, Conard L. Marcum; sons, Conard Lee (Connie) Marcum, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio, George (Marlena) Marcum...

Sep 12, 2013

MARY M. (PEGGY) WELSH Baltimore: Mary M. (Peggy) Welsh, 84, Thornville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Autumn at the Lake Healthcare Facility in Thornville. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of Chartiers Township High School in PA. In 1950 she married her high school sweetheart Wayne. Peggy was a loving mother and homemaker and was a member of New...

Sep 10, 2013

Ruth Kathaleen Ruff, 105 years, 10 months, and 10 days, of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born on October 29, 1907, to the late Charles and Emma Fishbaugh of Lancaster. Ruth graduated from Lancaster High School in 1925. She was married to Merle Russell...

Sep 6, 2013

Thornton Charlie (Tom) Thornton, age 74, of Lancaster, died Friday Sept. 6, at Pickering House. He was a retired truck driver of over fifty years. He was a Korean Conflict US Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post #11 and 40 et 8. He is survived by his wife Susan Reinshell, daughters Jenny and Jovetta, son...

Sep 6, 2013

Sally Ann (Welker) Truex Sally Ann Truex, 67 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 at her home. Sally was born on August, 17, 1946, in Canton, OH, to the late Delbert and Arlene (Foltz) Welker. She graduated from Sandy Valley High School, Magnolia, OH. She worked for Timken Company following high school. She was a full-time...

Sep 4, 2013

Sanders Mary Lou Sanders 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in her home with her children by her side. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. and the Eagles. She volunteered for many organizations including Muscular Dystrophy, V. F. W. poppy sales, Homeless Veterans’ projects, Community Action...

Sep 3, 2013

Margaret Elaine Coe Buckholz, 65, of Millersport, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September, 3, 2013. Margaret was a member of the Millersport Covenant Church, The Rebekahs, American Legion Auxiliary Post #637, B.S.A. Troop 404, and she was past president of the Millersport PTO. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Amy Jo Buckholz of Millersport; son, James T. Buckholz...

Sep 3, 2013

Muguette Halle McClenaghan, 94, of Lancaster, OH, died peacefully Tuesday morning, September 3, 2013, at her home. She was born September 24, 1918 in Chisholm, ME to the late Onesime and Valentine LaPierre Halle and was a Lancaster resident since 1947. She was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Fairfield Medical Center Twig 5, Lady Elks,...

Sep 2, 2013

Thomas Edgar Thayer, 85, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. He was born June 3rd, 1928, in Fairport, New York. Tom was the only child of Carlton E. And Louise Thayer. Tom married the former Betty Braisted of Montclair, New Jersey on October 15, 1950. Tom and Betty had three children, Louise (Gene) Thayer-Lee of Richmond, Virginia, Jeffrey C....

Sep 1, 2013

Couch Michael L. Couch 60 of Lockbourne, Ohio formerly of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late James and Mary Daubenmire Couch. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army from 1971-1974 as a helicopter mechanic with Troop A 7th...

Sep 1, 2013

Stevens Fern Stevens 93 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1920 to the late Zetta Mae and Benjamin Parkinson. Also, predeceased in death by her brothers, Lloyd, Clarence and Harry Parkinson. Fern is survived by her children, son, Ronald Schoop of Lancaster, Ohio, daughters, Patricia...

Aug 30, 2013

Barnhart Tina Marie Barnhart 43 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a homemaker. She loved her family and is survived by her husband of 28 years, Lloyd Lee Barnhart, Jr.; children, Rebecca Barnhart, Timothy Barnhart and Tiffany Barnhart all of Baltimore, Ohio; eight grandchildren; parents, Virgil and Maggie Moss, Jr. of...

Aug 29, 2013

Ralph J. Reeb, age 51, of Baltimore, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2013 at his residence. He was a 1981 St. Francis De Sales graduate and a 1985 Capital University Graduate. He was a State of Ohio Plumbing Chief, head of the Ohio's Backflow Program and an instructor for plumbing apprentices, a Walnut Township Zoning Administrator, a member of...

Aug 25, 2013

Stiverson Ron Stiverson 54 of Thornville, Ohio died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving with the Sea Bees-MCB 5th Battalion. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, had worked for Austin Trucking as an over the road truck driver and also had worked for Ralston Foods for eight...