Obituaries
Mr. Daniel Merkoziaj
Dec 15, 2012
Daniel Merkoziaj, 43, of Grove City, Dec. 15, 2012 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. Born in Albania on Nov. 20, 1969 the son of Lutfi and Irini (Angjeli) Merkoziaj. Daniel was a professor at Columbus State University. Survived by wife, Arjola Hizmo; daughter, Eva Maria Merkoziaj; mother, Irini Merkoziaj; sister, Anna (Douglas) Ruff. Services 1:30 p.m. today at the Greek...
Mr. Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin
Dec 14, 2012
Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin, 77, of Amanda, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Joe was born July 12, 1935 in Adelphi and was the son of the late Kenneth Emmer and Mabel (Huffman) Baldwin. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Anderson Road Construction and a lifetime member of the Harley Owner's Group, Lancaster. Joe...
Mr. Gardner William Hunt Jr
Dec 13, 2012
Gardner William "Gary" Hunt Jr., 81, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his residence. Gary was born April 26, 1931 in Buffalo, NY and was the son of the late Gardner William and Mable (Schutrum) Hunt Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in the Counter Intelligence Command in Korea. He was former owner and operator...
Mrs. Melba Winland
Dec 6, 2012
Melba E. Winland, 99, of Whitehall, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Manor of Whitehall. She was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Vinton Co. and was the daughter of the late Garfield and Josie (Bishop) Hill. Melba was retired from Buchanan's Furniture in Lancaster and attended Hopewell United Methodist Church many years ago. She is survived...
Mrs. M. Charlotte Barnes
Nov 18, 2012
M. Charlotte Barnes, 73, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born September 29, 1939 in Mt. Vernon and was the daughter of the late Leland and Dorotha (Myers) Larimore. Charlotte attended Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Centerburg High School and attended Heidelberg College Business School....
Ms. Eva F. Hudson
Oct 31, 2012
Hudson, Eva Faye Hudson age 75 of Lancaster passed away October 31, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1937 to the late Sylvester & Rose (Freeman) Napper in Wilkesville, Ohio. Eva enjoyed time with family and her friends at the Salvation Army Adult Center. She is survived by her children Frank (Tracey) Hudson Jr., Brookann Nelson,...
Mr. Robert E. Henthorn
Oct 28, 2012
Robert E. "Coach Bob" Henthorn age 63 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday October 28, 2012 at OSU Hospital. He was born June 14, 1949 to the late Robert and Jane K. (Blessing) Henthorn. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy and was employed with KBR Construction at DuPont in Circleville for 30 years. He enjoyed his passion for...
Mr. Wayne R. Starner
Oct 25, 2012
Wayne R. Starner, 70 of Lancaster passed away October 25, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1941 in Fairfield County to the late Thomas and Alice (Bresler) Starner. Wayne served in the U.S. Army and retired from Anhcor Hocking. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his son Brian Starner...
Ruth L. Henson
Oct 13, 2012
Ruth L. Henson, 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 20, 1962 in Columbus and was the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Cordle) Trusler. Ruth is survived by a son, Douglas Ricks of Gahanna; daughters, Heather (Jason) Shields of Lancaster and Brittany Miller of Amanda;...
Mr. David C. Berry
Sep 28, 2012
David C. Berry, 51, of Sugar Grove, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. David was born October 1, 1960 in Lancaster and was the son of Gordon and Ruth (Sanders) Berry Sr. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster and was a former butcher for Falter's Meat Packing Co. in Columbus.David is survived...
Mrs. Connie Lynn Ambuehl
Sep 7, 2012
Connie L. Ambuehl, 57, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 after a long battle with Huntington's Korea. She was born August 15, 1955 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Charles E. and Lena M. (Francis) Bowersock. Connie was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School. She is survived by a son, SSGT. Joseph Sheets of Sheffield Barracks...
Mrs. Ruby Ellen Gordon
Jul 22, 2012
Ruby E. Gordon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Carriage Court. She was born July 1, 1920 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Shaeffer) Kohler. Ruby was a retired secretary at Anchor Hocking after 34 years of service. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Chris) Stalder of Lancaster...
Mrs. Sheila Lynn Hart
Jul 21, 2012
Sheila Lynn Lenox Hart, 63, of Amanda, went to with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born July 12, 1949 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Scott) Megahey. Sheila was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High School and attended Cedar Hill Calvary United Methodist Church. She was...
Mr. Eddy R. Stevens
Jul 20, 2012
Eddy Ray Stevens, age 41 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Joyce (Hughes) and the late Ray Stevens. Eddy was employed by the Anchor Hocking Company for nearly 10 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Anita (Horn)...
Mrs. Mary E. Miller
Jun 28, 2012
Mary E. Miller, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Pickering House. Mary was born September 10, 1922 in Groveport and was the daughter of the late Worthington M. and Ethel (Rager) McDonald. She was a member of Trinity Sponagle Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mary was the former owner and...
Mrs. Edith L. Harless
Jun 24, 2012
Edith L. Harless, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Edith was born July 26, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Florence (Peterson) Finch. She is survived by her children, Marilyn Yeager of Amanda, George (R. Mary) Harless of Indiana, James (Martha) Harless of Canal...
Martha Janette Lyons
Jun 23, 2012
Martha J. Lyons, 62, of Heath, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1949 in Chillicothe and was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Violet M. (Howard) Christman. She is survived by four sons, Stephen, Gary, Billy and Bobby; sister, Beatrice (Paul) Huston of Newark; brothers, Charles D. Christman of Ross...
Mr. Russell E. Foster Jr
Jun 13, 2012
FOSTER Russell E. Foster, Jr., 30 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was a Master Mechanic with Company Wrench in Carroll. He was an avid hunter, outdoors man, and had a love for farming, sports, and anything he could create with his hands. Russell had a strong love for his wife Mollie and loved any...
Mrs. Dorothy E. Wasem
Jun 3, 2012
Dorothy E. Wasem, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Lan-Fair Center. She was born April 1, 1920, in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Roy and Carrie (Pierce) Waites. Dorothy was a 1938 graduate of Amanda High School, member of Lancaster United Brethren Church and Olivedale where she participated in the Olivedale Kitchen Band,...
Mr Joseph Conrad
May 24, 2012
Joseph "Joe" Conrad, Lancaster, born July 29, 1915 to James and Winiferd Conrad went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 24, 2012. Joe graduated from Amanda High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. His many dedications and memberships he served included; First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Masonic Bodies, VFW #1380, American Legion #11, Moose Lodge...
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