Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Ohio, Class of 1955 - Lhs60.net

In Remembrance 

Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Ohio, Class of 1955 

Remembrance Section of Class Directory 

This section may be incomplete! Comments and corrections can be provided to Chet@LHS60.net. 

These pages are dedicated to 

Carol Lynn (Carroll) Karwowski 

28 Jan 1942 – 24 Aug 2013 

Lancaster High School Class of 1960 

Classmates – Classmates are included as we learn about them. Initial listing includes classmates 

identified in the Lancaster High School 2000 Alumni Directory, June 2008 Alumni Newsletter and LHS 

Class of 1955 web site at http://www.classof55.com. 

Images – Images are from a 1955 Mirage yearbook. Current images are included when available. 

Dates – Dates are included from various genealogy records or obituaries when available. 

Obituaries – Obituaries are included when available. In many cases they are the source for adding a 

classmate and provide verification that information contained here is correct. 

Special Thank You to all of the many individual who have contributed changes, recommendations and 

updates to these pages and to the Lancaster, Ohio Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society for maintaining 

copies of the Lancaster Eagle Gazette obituaries that make it so easy to organize these pages for you. 

Special Thanks to Mr. Jack C. Azbell for providing dates and information allowing us to update these 

remembrance pages for the class of 1955. 

Richard Neil Hill 

Lancaster, Ohio 

7 Oct 1936 - 25 Sep 2014 

Richard Hill - LANCASTER: Richard N. Hill, 77, of Lancaster, 

Ohio passed away, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his residence. 

He was a retired draftsman and loved to do woodworking. 

He is survived by his sister, Betty Powell of Denton, TX; brother, 

Bob Hill of Somerset, OH; sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Miller and 

Marcy Van Curen both of Lancaster, OH, Janet Hill of Bremen, OH, 

and Nancy Hill of FL; niece and nephew, great nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita J. Hill, parents, Homer 

and Mazie Hill, brothers, J, C. Hill and Rudy Hill, brothers-in-law, 

Gerald and Russell Van Curen. 

Funeral service will be held Monday, September 29, 2014 at 1:30 

p.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. 

COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with Pastor Tim Teague officiating. Burial to follow in 

Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, OH. Friends may visit Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. 

To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com. 

Funeral Home - Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 North Columbus Street Lancaster, OH 43130, 740- 

653-0652 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Sept. 27, 2014 

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Donald G. Burnside 


2 Jul 1937 – 12 Aug 2014 

Donald Burnside - LANCASTER: 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 and Master. He 

was a member of Faith Memorial Church. 

Surviving are wife of 56 years, Patricia Lou Coffman; daughters, 

Karla J. (Matt) Waits of Baltimore, Ohio, Sheri L. Burnside (Rick 

Beaty) of Lancaster, Ohio and Juli R. (Joe) McCafferty of Lancaster, 

Ohio; grandchildren, Kaleb and Kameron Waits, Hannah Burnside and Austin, Aiden and Ashten 

McCafferty. 

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Hazel Burnside; half brother, Garnet Hay; and inlaws, 

Donald and Zelma Coffman. 

Memorial Services will be held at 4 PM Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Faith Memorial Church, Lancaster, 

Ohio. You may greet the family one hour before the service. 

A special thank you to the Doctors and Staff at Fairfield Medical Center for the wonderful care that Donald 

received. Donations can be made in memory of Donald to the Dr. Gordon B. Snider Cardiovascular 

Institute at Fairfield Medical Center. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2014 

Gordon "Mick" Echard 


May 25, 1937 - May 7, 2014 

Gordon Echard - LANCASTER: Gordon "Mick" Echard, age 76 of 

Lancaster, died Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical 

Center. He was born to Harry and Evelyn Fetheroff Echard on May 

25th, 1937 in Lancaster. He was a LHS class of 1955 graduate. Mick 

was in the US ARMY and belonged to the Eagles 2120, American 

Legion, and the Lancaster Amvets. Mick enjoyed golf and all kinds 

of sports. He loved his family, especially his special grandkids Dylan 

and Cooper. 

Mick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Ruby Disbennet; 

sons, Michael Echard of Massachusetts and Gordon Echard of 

Lancaster; grandchildren, Cooper and Dylan Echard, Ericka 

Luidhart, Jeff Echard, and Jennifer Meadows; great-grandchildren, 

Trenton Echard; sister Harriet Bussard of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Echard; parents, Harry and Evelyn Fetheroff Echard; and brother, 

Bill Echard. 

Mick will have a service take place at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Monday at 1:30PM. 

The Lancaster Veteran's Burial Detail will have a committal service following the service at Floral Hills 

Memory Garden. Family and friends may call from 11:30AM until 1:30PM on Monday at the funeral 

home. Memorials can be made in his name to The M.D. Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital, PO 

Box 16810 Columbus, OH 43216. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on May 9, 2014 

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Julia Catherine (Earle) Steel 


20 Nov 1937 – 15 Jan 2014 

Julia Steel - LANCASTER: Julia Catherine Steel (Earle) age 76, 

died on January 15th, 2014. She was born on November 20,1937 in 

Glendale, WV to E. Lee Earle and Virginia H. Earle. Julia was a 

member of the First United Methodist Church for 60-years and 

served on the flower committee. 

Julia is survived by her daughter, Lisa Steel of Lancaster; a son, 

Kevin (Melissa) Steel of Lancaster; two grandsons, Noah and Nathan 

Steel; sister, Mary (Robert) Garrison, step-sister, Barb Schumacher; 

nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, 

stepmother, Ethel Earle, sister, Martha Schilling and step-sister, 

Pauline Hall, brother-in-law, Robert Garrison. 

Julia was cremated at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. A 

memorial service is scheduled on March 15th, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church 

Sanctuary, 163 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, OH. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Mar. 11, 2014 

Shirley A. (Stocker) 

Good 


26 Apr 1937 – 13 Dec 2013 

Shirley Good - LANCASTER: 

Shirley A. Good, 76, passed 

away Friday, December 13, 

2013 at The Pickering House. 

Shirley was born April 26, 

1937 in Lancaster, Ohio the 

daughter of the late Donald and 

Marjorie (Chittem) Stocker. 

She was a member of Lancaster 

United Brethren in Christ 

Church and Olivedale Senior 

Citizens. 

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Good, sons, Marc (Brenda) Good and Jay (Carol) 

Good, daughter, Lori (Kenny) Hochradel; grandchildren, Lorelie, Christopher, Josh, Stephanie, Morgan, 

Samantha and Cassie, great grandchildren, Ashlee and Jude Ryan; brother, Raymond (Cookie) Stocker, 

several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Troy Good, parents, brother, Herbert Stocker, sister, Evelin Woltz. 

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Rev. 

Greg Voight and Rev. Henry Cadwell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Rose Cemetery. Friends may 

call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Memorial gifts may be given to the Pickering House, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette December 15, 2013 

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Dorothea Jean (Keller) Ochs 


6 Apr 1938 – 6 Dec 2013 

Dorothea Ochs - LANCASTER: Dorothea Jean Ochs, 75, of 

Lancaster, Ohio peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, 

December 6, 2013. 

Dorothea was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 6, 1938 to the 

late Carl and Juliana Keller. She graduated from Lancaster High 

School and from Concordia Lutheran Teachers College in River 

Forest, Illinois. She continued her post graduate education at Capital 

University, Columbus, Ohio and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. 

She earned her Masters Degree in Education/Administration. 

Dorothea taught school in Evansville, Indiana; at Redeemer Lutheran 

School in Lancaster, Ohio and in the Lancaster City School District. 

She retired from the Lancaster City School District as the testing supervisor. 

She was a member of the Kiwanis Club, First Presbyterian Church and various educational organizations. 

She was a passionate animal lover. 

Dorothea is survived by her daughter, Janis King; son, David (Janet) Ochs; five grandchildren, Steve King, 

John King, Caitlin King, Rachael (Claude) Smith and Daniel K. Ochs; brother, Harold C. Keller all of 

Lancaster, Ohio and former husband, Daniel Ochs. She is also survived by many close friends, relatives 

and her family of animals. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Hilda Marie Fahrer. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian 

Church, 222 N. Broad St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Rev. Matthew Richardson officiating. Caring 

Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 405 N. 

COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. 

In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Forgotten 4-Paws, PO Box 1046, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 

in her memory. 

To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette December 8, 2013 

William E. Gothard 

Circleville, Ohio 

3 Mar 1937 – 3 Mar 2013 

William E. Gothard - 

CIRCLEVILLE: William E. 

Gothard, 76, of Circleville, 

peacefully passed away while 

surrounded by his family and 

friends at his home following 

an extended illness. He passed 

on his birthday but is reborn 

again in heaven with his Lord. 

He was born March 3, 1937, in 

Carroll, Ohio, to the late Ellis 

E. and Neva Lucille White Gothard. On October 12, 1987, he 

married the former Brenda J. Sheetz who survives; also surviving are children, Tina Gothard, of Lancaster, 

David (Paula) Butcher, of Rapid City, SD and Twila (Jeffrey) Walters, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, 

Timothy Beer, Thomas Shahan, Korey Walters and Katherine Walters; a brother, Bill (Linda) Newlen, of 

Cedar Rapids, IA; a sister, Nancy (Beale) Hayhurst, of Worthington; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by a son, Billy Lynn Gothard; and a sister, Phyllis Gothard. 

William served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Partners with John 

Hagee Ministries. William retired from the Kroger Co. where he had worked for 41 years. He was a 

member of Scioto Lodge #6 F&AM for 26 years and O.E.S. Chapter 419. 

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William loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR and entertaining family and friends with his stories and jokes. 

He was well known for his cornhole tournaments. 

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Rev. 

Karen K. Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore, Ohio where military 

graveside rites will be conducted by the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail. Friends may call at Ware's from 

4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday where a Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. 

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on March 5, 2013 

James Robert Eden 


21 Jan 1938 – 9 Feb 2013 

James R. Eden Sr. - LANCASTER: James R. Eden Sr., 75, passed 

away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born 

January 21, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Walter A. and Millie 

(Minerva) Eden. Jim served in the U.S. Army (Armored Div.) during 

the Korean War. He was a local Barber for many years in Lancaster. 

Jim was preceded in death by parents, brother and sister-in-law, Jack 

and Lena Groff, brother, Harold Groff, sisters, Jill Marie Eden and 

Virginia Bates, brother-in-law, Tom Bates. 

He is survived by his wife, Judy K. (Mason) Eden, son, James R. 

Eden Jr., sister-in-law, Freda Groff, stepmother, Bertha Mae Eden, 

step sisters, Janis Shumaker and Joan Coakley, step brother, Robert 

Wolfley, several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER 

FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Harold Sturm officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery where 

the Lancaster Burial Detail will perform military graveside services. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 Tuesday. 

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's memory to the American Legion post #11 or VFW post 

#1380. 

To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.haltemanfettdyer.com 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on February 11, 2013 

George E. Sheets 

Nashport, Ohio 

22 Nov 1935 – 17 Sep 2012 

George E. Sheets - NASHPORT: George E. Sheets, 76 of Nashport, 

OH passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Pickering 

House in Lancaster OH. 

George was born November 22, 1935 in Lancaster to the late Homer 

and Helen Sharp Sheets. He was retired from Anchor Hocking Plant 

1, a member of the Pleasantville Masonic Lodge, Newark American 

Legion, Heath Eagles Lodge, former owner of Brenda Sue's Country 

Fixin's, and he enjoyed country and western music and dancing, 

golfing, fishing, Nascar, and was a Ohio State Sports Fan. 

George is survived by, daughter, Debra McKee of Lancaster; sons, 

Gary (Carolyn) Sheets USN Retired and Jerry (Karla) Sheets all of 

Lancaster; grandchildren, Samantha Sheets, Joshua McKee, Bo 

McKee, Nicole McKee, Kevin Sheets, Jason Sheets, Bryan Sheets; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Nora 

Wells, Relva Van Buren, Myrtle Doty; loving companion and her family, Norma Johnson of Nashport. 

George was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Crystal Sheets; brother, Lewis Sheets; sister, 

Edna Mae McCarty. 

Funeral service will be 1:30 pm Thursday, September 20 2012 in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL 

HOME, 207 S. Main St., Baltimore OH 43105. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends 

may call 2-4 and6-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorial may be given in his name to Fair HOPE Hospice and Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster 

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OH 43130 or Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Road, Suite 200, Columbus OH 43212. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on September 18, 2012 

Mary Ann (Hall) 

Huston 


2 Sep 1937 – 18 Jul 2012 

Mary Ann Huston - 

LANCASTER: Mary Ann 

Huston 74 of Lancaster, 

Ohio passed away 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 

Fairfield Medical Center. 

She was born on September 

2, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio to 

the late Melvin R. and Mary 

Pearl Friesner Hall. She was 

co-owner of Myrl's Boutique and a member of the First 

Presbyterian Church, Twig 7 and Tarhe Shrine. 

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Myrl; daughter, Molly 

(Dan) Bates; son, Marc (Suzette) Huston all of Lancaster, Ohio; six grandchildren, Miles Huston, Clark 

Bates, Matthew Bates, Connor Huston, Nathan (Heather) Bates and Sarah (Wyatt) Borah; four great 

granddaughters; brother, Jim (Arlene) Hall of Colorado; three nephews and canine companion, Maggie. 

The family wishes to thank the staff on the fifth floor of the Fairfield Medical Center for their care of Mary 

Ann. 

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, niece, Vickie and mother-in-law, Sedalia Huston. 

A memorial service will be held Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with 

the Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth officiating. Caring Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date 

at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may visit Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH 

FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. 

Memorial gifts may be given to the American Diabetes Association, Columbus Office, 471 E. Broad St, 

Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or American Cancer Society, Central Region-FAIR, 870 Michigan 

Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215. 

To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on July 20, 2012 

Walter Lee Harvey 


14 Dec 2011 

WALTER LEE HARVEY - LANCASTER: WALTER LEE 

HARVEY age 74 of Lancaster died Wednesday December 14, 2011 

at his residence. He was a self employed painter and was preceded in 

death by his mother, Mary G. Harvey. 

A private service will be held in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Memorials may be given to the Maywood Mission in Walter's 

memory. Arrangements were completed by the Frank E. Smith 

Funeral Home, Lancaster. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on 

December 17, 2011 

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Sallye L. (Smith) Snow 

Vicksburg, Michigan 

15 Jul 1937 – 22 Nov 2010 

Sallye L. Snow - 

VICKSBURG, MI: Sallye L. 

Snow, age 73, of Vicksburg, 

passed away on November 22, 

2010. 

Sallye was born on July 15, 

1937 in Lancaster, OH. She 

was the daughter of Baker and 

Lucile (White) Smith. She 

graduated from Lancaster High 

School in 1955. After high 

school she met and married Aaron Snow of Vicksburg and they were 

married on May 29, 1956. For 10 years she worked for an attorney 

before taking a position with the Upjohn Company as a Secretary in Regulatory Affairs. In her free time 

she loved to spend time with her family and also doing needle point. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main 

St., Vicksburg (649-1697). Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the same location. 

Sallye's family includes her husband, Aaron; three children: Holly (Charles) Snow, of MN, Kelly (Kirk) 

Bergland, of CA, Chris (Kelly) Snow, of Detroit; nine grandchildren; and two siblings: Mike Smith, of AZ 

and Dee Solt, of OH. 

She is preceded in death by one brother, Jack Smith. 

Please visit Sallye's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can sign her memory book online 

before coming to the funeral home or make a memorial donation to the Fund for Cancer Research at Mayo 

Clinic and/or the Vicksburg Community Schools Foundation. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on November 25, 2010 

Alice Eleanor (Carlisle) Liepins 

Chicago, Illinois 

29 Jun 2010 

Alice Liepins - CHICAGO, IL: Alice (Carlisle) Liepins, of Chicago, 

passed away on June 29, 2010. 

Dear sister of Donna Noice of Lancaster; fond step-mother of Renee 

Liepins, Michele Brennan and Eric Liepins; cherished aunt of 

Christopher Noice, of Berkley, CA, and Jeffrey Noice of Atlanta, 

GA; fond stepgrandmother of Jack, Sarah Brennen, Calvin and 

Catherine Liepins. 

She was preceded in death by husband, Ivars Liepins; and parents, 

Lester and Gertrude Carlisle. 

Alice was a graduate of Lancaster High School and the University of 

Florida and the co-owner of the Carlisle Liepins Inc., a graphic 

design firm in Chicago. 

Memorial service is Friday, 2:30 p.m., July 30, 2010, at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western 

Avenue, Chicago. Interment was private. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com JULY 25, 2010 

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George Edward 

Beougher 

Mount Vernon, Ohio 

25 Jun 1937 – 30 Jul 2009 

George Edward Beougher - 

MOUNT VERNON: George 

Edward Beougher, 72, of 

Mount Vernon, Ohio, went 

home to be with his Lord & 

Savior, Jesus Christ, on 

Thursday, July 30, 2009 

following a brief illness. 

He was born in Lancaster, 

Ohio, on June 25, 1937, to the 

late Carl & Marjorie Beougher. He was a 1959 graduate of Fort 

Wayne Bible College. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathelene (Exelby) Beougher. 

He is survived by his present wife, Marilyn (Ketchel) Beougher; children, Martha (Harold) Jackson, 

Timothy (Susan) Beougher Nathanael (Ronda) Beougher, and MaryAnna Beougher; stepchildren, James 

(Jacqueline) Ketchel, Richard (Brenda) Ketchel, Mary (Timothy) Mundy, and William (Jennifer) Ketchel; 

18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; four sisters, Marilyn Nauta of Franklin Park, New Jersey, June 

Ryan of Bricktown, New Jersey, Joyce Boyce of Lancaster, Mary Faber of Columbus; and two brothers, 

William Beougher of Columbus and David Beougher of Longwood, Florida. 

George wore many hats. He served as a substitute teacher in the Mount Vernon Middle School system, was 

an elder in the Mount Vernon Christian Fellowship (which was pastored by his first wife), and taught 

numerous bible studies and Sunday school classes. He was involved with the Knox County Ministerial 

Association and a regular participant at the weekly Community Prayer Meetings. Since 1965 he has been 

known as the "Ice Cream Man" and he was easily identified by the colorful red and white candy-striped Joy 

Wagon from which he served delicious treats to children of all ages. This has been more than a business to 

him; it has been a ministry wherein he spread the love and joy of the Lord to people, young and old. Quick 

to offer prayer and encouragement to anyone with whom he came in contact, he never missed an 

opportunity to share Jesus Christ. He lived life with energy, passion and zeal. George will be remembered 

for the many smiles he spread throughout the Knox, Richland and Marion areas. 

A service celebrating his life was held Sunday, August 2 at the Trinity Assembly of God Church, 1051 

Beech Street, Mount Vernon. Pastor Don Matolyac officiated the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Voice of the Martyrs, P.O. Box 443, 

Bartlesville, OK, 74005. 

VICTORY ! ! ! 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. 

The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon was honored to serve the family of George Edward 

Beougher. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com August 7, 2009 

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Ada Mae (Wagner) Shaeffer 


5 Dec 1936 – 6 Apr 2009 

Ada Mae Wagner Shaeffer - LANCASTER - Ada Mae Wagner 

Shaeffer, 72, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at 

Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born December 5, 1936 on Country Club Road to the late 

Walter and Viola Alspaugh Wagner. She was a Lancaster High 

School Graduate Class of 1955. 

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul E. Shaeffer; sons, 

Ryan Shaeffer of New Albany, Ohio and Perry (Ann) Shaeffer of 

Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Charles (Janet) Wagner of Lancaster, Ohio; 

sister, Anna Marie (David) Fritts of Sugar Grove, Ohio; several 

nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Forest Rose Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1- 

2 p.m. on Thursday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., 

LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. 

Memorial gifts may be given to the Central Ohio Parkinson Society, 1380 Dublin Rd., PO Box 18313, 

Columbus, Ohio 43218-0313. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com April 8, 2009 

Donald Arlington 

"Frosty" Strohm 


26 May 1937 – 13 Mar 2009 

Donald Arlington Strohm - 

LANCASTER - Donald 

Arlington "Frosty" Strohm, 71, 

passed away in the early 

morning hours of Friday, 

March 13, 2009, after a brief 

battle with lung cancer with 

family at his side. 

He was born on May 26, 1937 

in Pickerington, Ohio and a 

graduate of Lancaster High School. He retired after 41 years from 

Anchor Glass Container Corp. of Tampa, Florida and returned to his 

lifelong home in Lancaster, Ohio. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was loved by 

many and a stranger to no one. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Arlington Strohm and Georgia Lucille Spangler Strohm; 

and bother, G. Robert "Bob" Strohm. 

He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, Kevin (Penny) Strohm 

(Chris, Rick, Kody, Paige) of Lancaster, Ohio, Scott (Lesley) Strohm (Spencer, Cassie, Michael) of Dublin, 

Ohio, Eric Strohm of Gahanna, Ohio, and Lisa Strohm of Lancaster, Ohio. Survived also by sister, June 

Strohm Jones of Venice, Florida and "Little Bro" Dale (Joy) Strohm of Lancaster, Ohio; many nieces, 

nephews, and cousins. Don is also survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Susan Michael, her son, 

Scott Michael and her daughter, Cheryl Michael Moore, and granddaughter, Hanna Moore. 

Caring cremation has taken place by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, 405 N. Columbus 

St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Celebration of life service will take place Thursday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. at 

Crossroads Ministry Center, West Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio with Rev. Larry Brown officiating with a 

gathering of family and friends 2 hours prior to the service. Dinner for the family following the service. 

The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to all the nurses at FairHoPe Hospice. A special thank 

you to Dr. John Abidin, who spent extra time with Don, assisting him with one of the biggest decisions of 

his life, to die with compassion, love and dignity. 

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In lieu of flowers a donation in Don's memory can be made to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, 

Ohio 43130 or charity of choice. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com March 17, 2009 

John Robert "Bob" Steel 


20 Mar 1937 – 8 Mar 2009 

John Robert Steel - LANCASTER - John Robert "Bob" Steel, 71, 

passed away Sunday March 8, 2009 at his residence. 

Bob was born in Lancaster on March 20, 1937 to the late Ray and 

Ireta Combs Steel. Bob was part owner of Atlas TV, worked at 

Associated TV, then later owned Bob's TV all in Lancaster. 

Bob is survived by his loving companion, Freda Griffin of Lancaster; 

a son, Kevin (Melissa) Steel of Lancaster; a daughter, Lisa Steel of 

Lancaster; step-children, Tammy Griffin of Lancaster, Amanda 

Griffin of Lancaster, Kirk (Candy) Griffin of Junction City, and Julie 

Griffin of Lancaster; a sister, Norma Jean (Bill) Venrick of Lancaster; 

an aunt, Margaret Milligan of TN; eleven grandchildren and five 

great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm at The Frank E. Smith Funeral 

Home Chapel, 405 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Pastor Vernon Barrell officiating. 

A caring cremation will take place. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 2 

pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the funeral home. 

Memorial gift may be made to Fair HoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 in Bob's name. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com March 10, 2009 

Saundra Lee Hewitt 


14 Mar 1937 – 14 Jan 2009 

Saundra L. Hewitt - Saundra L. Hewitt, 71, of Lancaster, died 

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Fairfield Medical Center. 

She was born March 14, 1937, in Lancaster. 

She was a member of Fifth Ave Church of Christ and retired from 

Drew Shoe Company. 

She is survived by brother, R. Wayne (Norma) Hewitt; loving niece, 

Saundra (Roger) Collins of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and several nieces, 

nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard M. and Mary M. 

Hewitt; and brother, Keith Hewitt. 

Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Halteman-Fett 

& Dyer Funeral Home. 

Services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Shane Thompson officiating. 

Burial will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. 

Contributions may be made to Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in her memory. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com 15 Jan 2009 

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Fred R. Hoffman 


16 Oct 1937 – 14 Dec 2008 

Fred R. Hoffman - Fred R. Hoffman, 71, of Lancaster, passed away 

unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. 

He was born Oct. 16, 1937, in Parkersburg, W.Va. Fred retired as a 

Lab Technician at Ralston Foods. He served in the U.S. Army. Fred 

was a member of the AMVETS Post 1985 and the Eagles 2120. 

Fred is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon M. (Gundelfinger) 

Hoffman; son, Adam (Amy) Hoffman of Lancaster; daughters, Molly 

Persons of Pleasantville, Mindy (Jeff) Currence of Lancaster, Becky 

(Randy) Sheets of Missouri and Gretchen (Shannon) Conrad, Jessica 

(Dave) Watters, Rachel (Craig) Thompson, all of Lancaster; 21 

grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; brother, John (Debbie) 

Hoffman; sisters, Donna (Glen) Bader and Barbara (Dave) Haffey; 

sister-in-law, Carol Hoffman; in-laws, Julia and Ken Nemitz, Phyllis and Robert Bierly, Bill and Marty 

Gundelfinger and Tom Gundelfinger; many nieces, nephews; and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Hiles; father, Donald Hoffman; stepfather, Tom Hiles; 

brother, Dick Hoffman; and son-in-law, Greg Persons. 

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster, with Father Donald Franks 

officiating. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. 

Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Lancaster Ohio 

Veterans Burial Detail. 

Memorial contributions may be to the American Heart Association or the Haven of Hope Cancer 

Foundation. 

To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.webfh.com/sheridanfuneralhome and 

click obituaries. 

Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com 16 Dec 2008 

Lawrence E. ‘Larry’ 

Shipley 

Waco, Texas 

22 Apr 1937 - 10 Mar 2008 

Lawrence E. Shipley - 

Lawrence E. Shipley, 70, of 

Waco, went to be with his 

Heavenly Father Monday, 

March 10, 2008. Visitation 

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday, March 13, at Lake 

Shore Funeral Home, 5201 

Steinbeck Bend in Waco. 

Services will be 1 p.m. 

Friday, March 14, at Central United Methodist Church, Hwy. 6 

and Bagby Ave., in Waco with the Rev. Carl Freeto officiating. 

This will be a closed casket service. Reception will immediately 

follow. Larry was born April 22, 1937, in Lancaster, Ohio, to 

Harold and Betty Shipley. He graduated from Ohio University, 

however, he was an avid Buckeye fan. He retired from the 

Department of Navy after 42 loyal years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is 

survived by his wife of 37 years, Oneta Shipley of Waco; daughters, Renee Schilling of Waco, 

Deanna Hollenback of Aquilla, and Lori and husband, Darren Guidry of San Diego, Calif; sons, 

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Douglas Delfraisse of Virginia Beach, Va., and Rick and wife, Diane Delfraisse of Lufkin; nine 

grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan, Jason, Stephen, Richard, Andy, Tiffany, Brooke and Nathan; his 

sister Marcia Wiseman; and nieces, Vicki Tauer and Valerie Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be his 

nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's 

Research. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at 

www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com. April 22, 1937 - March 10, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at 

www.wacotrib.com 

Originally published in Waco Tribune-Herald from March 11 to March 13, 2008 

Edna (Briggs) Pearson 

Bayou Vista, Louisiana 

21 Feb 1937 – 3 Sep 2007 

Edna Pearson – Edna Pearson, a native of Portsmouth, longtime 

resident of Dayton and recent resident of Bayou Vista, La., died 

Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at Patterson Healthcare Center in Patterson, 

La. 

Edna’s two joys were her family and NASCAR racing. Edna took 

great pleasure in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and 

never failed to be amazed by their accomplishments, no matter how 

large or small they might be. 

And everyone knew not to call during a Busch or NASCAR race 

because she wouldn't answer the phone or call you back until it was 

over. Even after her eyesight failed, she would listen to the race and 

loved to "crank it up." 

Mrs. Pearson is survived by her four children, Cynthia Lindsey and her husband Charles of Patterson, La., 

Christine Jay Hodell of Dayton, John N. Jay Jr. of Bayou Vista, La., and Sam L. Jay of Knoxville, Tenn.; 

two sisters, Joann Miller and her husband Neal of Bremen and Sarah Katherine "Kate" Pense of Lancaster; 

seven grandchildren, Curtis Lindsey and his wife Denise of Port Arthur, Texas, and Delores "Dee Dee" 

Lindsey of Bayou Vista, La., Jennifer Abel and her husband Charles, Ryan Quatman, Bruce Wade Hodell, 

John N. "Nick" Jay III, and Joey Jay, all of Dayton; and seven great-grandchildren: Daniel and Bradley 

Lindsey of Port Arthur, Texas, Katherine and Jillian Null of Bayou Vista, La., Cayden Toups of Bayou 

Vista, La., and Brittany and Jacob Abel of Dayton. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marjorie Brown Briggs; her first husband, John N. Jay 

Sr.; her second husband, Kenneth Pearson; three brothers; and one sister. 

Mrs. Pearson donated her body to science. 

The family will host a celebration of Edna’s life at 2 p.m. Sunday at 4524 Hwy. 182 W., Patterson 

(Calumet), La. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette September 7, 2007 

Ronald Edward Engle 


2 Feb 1937 – 13 Apr 2007 

Ronald Engle – Ronald E. Engle, 70 of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield 

Medical Center on Friday, April, 13, 2007 

H was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 1955 graduate 

of Lancaster High School and co-owner of Engle and Engle Sohio gas 

station. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly Engle; daughters, Brenda 

(Steve) Fitzpatrick of Logan, and Rhonda (Bill) Glenn of Lancaster; 

grandchildren, Rachel Starner, Abraham Starner, Brad (fiance Amber 

Kennedy) Fitzpatrick, and Brittany Fitzpatrick; great-grandchild, K.C. 

Thomas; brother, Richard (Janelle) Engle of Lancaster; stepbrother, Herb 

(Pat) Engle of Lancaster; and several cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Jennie Engle; and 

stepfather, Charles Engle. 

A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Frank E. Smith 

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Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Memorials can be made in Ronald Engle’s name to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette April 15, 2007 

Agnes S. (Hillberry) Archer 


20 Jul 1936 – 19 Nov 2006 

Agnes S. Archer - Agnes S. Archer, 70, of Lancaster, passed away 

Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in the Crestview Manor Nursing Home. 

She was born July 20, 1936, in Farmington, W.Va., a daughter of the 

late William and Anna (Stocker) Hillberry. Agnes was a member of 

First United Methodist Church. 

She is survived by a son, William (Marie) Archer of Aurora; sisters, 

Jean (David) Johnston and Judy (Tim) Speaks, both of Lancaster; 

and four grandchildren. 

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald E. 

Archer; and a brother, Thomas Hillberry. 

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer 

Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral 

home with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens 

Mausoleum. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette November 21, 2006 

John Slantz Young 


6 Apr 1937 – 6 Sep 2006 

John Young - John Slantz Young, 69, of Lancaster, passed away 

Sept. 6, 2006, at his residence. 

He was born April 6, 1937, to the late William and Elizabeth 

(Friesner) Young. 

John worked as a tool/die maker for AT&T Lucent Technology for 

28 years; he retired in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army. John was a 

member of the Lancaster Jaycees, Torhe Lions Club, First United 

Methodist Church Choir; Celebration Singers, and the American 

Legion Post 20. 

He is survived by wife Joan (Walters) Young of Lancaster; children 

Todd (Tliffini) Young of Grand Junction, Colo., and Chad Young of 

Lancaster; grandchild Miranda; and many nieces and nephews. 

John was preceded lii death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law Ed (Betty) Young; sister and brotherin-law 

Viola (Bob) Baus; and sister and brother-in-law Ester (Bob) Kline. 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Larry Brown officiating. 

Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 Friday at Sheridan Funeral Home. 

Donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church. Interment will take place at St. Mary 

Cemetery with Military Honors. 


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Esther Jean (Wright) Bookman 


18 Apr 1938 – 26 Jan 2006 

Esther Jean Bookman - Esther Jean Bookman, 68, Lancaster, died 

suddenly at her home on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. She was a loving 

wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at Risch Drug Store on 

North Columbus Street. 

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Roger and 

Caryl Bookman of Washington Court House; daughter and son-inlaw, 

Pam and Dennis Croft of Sugar Grove; grandsons, Brian and 

Eric Croft; sisters, Virginia Schiefelbein of Old Monroe, Missouri, 

and Bette Davidson of Cape Coral, Fla.; sister-in-law, Billie (Ray) 

Buckalew; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Wendel 

Fox, Ginny Johnson, and Katie Allen. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roger Bookman; 

and her parents, Harry L. and Mary E. Thesing Wright. 

A graveside memorial service will 

be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens 

with the Rev. Sam Halverson officiating. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette January 29, 2006 

James E. Karns 1 


26 Nov 1937 – 3 May 2005 

Looking for copy of Lancaster Eagle Gazette obituaries for 

May 4, 2005 

Ronnie L. Shouldis 


18 May 1936 – 30 Mar 2005 

Ronnie Shouldis - Ronnie Shouldis, 68, of Lancaster, passed away 

Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation 

Center. 

He was a retired tow motor operator at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. 

Distribution Center with 40 years of service. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Shouldis; son and 

daughter-in-law, Doug and Lisa Shouldis of Rockbridge; 

granddaughter, Aandrea (Jeremy) Pickett of Lancaster; two greatgrandchildren; 

a niece; and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by an infant son; parents, Howard and 

Madge Shouldis; sister, Betty Lou Shouldis; and brother, Kenneth 

Shouldis. 

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with Pastor 

Melvin Truex of Faith Memorial Church officiating. Burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. 

Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette April 1, 2005 

1 Listed as senior in 1955 Mirage but no picture was found in the 1955 Mirage Yearbook. 

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Gordon W. Hutt 

Huntsville, Alabama 

13 Jun 1937 – 8 Mar 2005 

Gordon W. Hutt - Gordon W. Hutt, 67, of Birmingham and 

Huntsville, Ala., passed away March 8, 2005. 

A native of Lancaster, he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country 

honorably for 28 years. He worked his way through the ranks from 

enlisted to the Commander and earned a number of commendations 

and awards along the way. A submariner, he served aboard SS 

Cobbler, SSN Jack, SSN Sargo, SSBN James Monroe, SSBN 

Thomas Edison, and SSN Indianapolis. He graduated from Auburn 

University in 1963. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled 

American Veterans, a member of Military Officers Association of 

America and American Radio rely League (KH6VL). 

On Nov. 3, 1998, he married Katherine Patricia Letford, formerly of Altamonie Springs, Fla. In addition to 

his wife, survivors include their children Lauryn, Taylor, James, Rosemarie, and Warren; grandsons, Ian 

and Zebediah; granddaughter, Angela; sister, Ruthellen Wise of Columbus; two nephews; five nieces; and 

two aunts. 

Service will be 2 p.m. March 14, 2005 at St. Stephen's Episcopalian Church, 3775 Crosshaven Drive in 

Birmingham, Ala. Interment will be at 3 p.m. June 13, 2005, at Arlington National Cemetary, Washington, 

D.C. with full military honors. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DAV of Alabama, Paralyzed Veterans of America 

or to St. Stephen's Church. 

Arrangments made by Abanks Mortuary and Crematory in Birmingham, Ala. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, March 13, 2005 

Kenneth William Roe 2 

Mountain View, California 

15 Sep 1936 – 3 Nov 2004 

Looking for copy of obituary 

2 Kenneth William Roe was not found in the 1955 Mirage Yearbook. 

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Barbara Ellen (Littrell) 

Dennis 

Somerset, Ohio 

11 Feb 1937 – 15 Jan 2003 

DEATH NOTICES - Barbara 

Dennis; of Somerset; died Jan. 

15 at her residence; 

arrangements by Ohio 

Cremation & Memorial 

Society, Columbus. 

Originally published in the 

Lancaster Eagle Gazette 

January 16, 2003 

Barbara Dennis - Barbara 

Ellen Dennis of Somerset passed away January 15, 2003, at her home 

after a long illness. Barb was born Feb. 11, 1937, in Fairfield County. 

She was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School. 

She is survived by daughters Mrs. Debra (Phil) Mohler of Rushville, Ms. Renee Dennis of Somerset, and 

son Jay Dcnnis of Somerset; grandchildren, Shawn Strohl, Philip and Rebecca Mohier, Justin and Candi 

Van Sickle; sisters, Mrs. Sandy (Joe) Aucreman of Rockbridge, Tiny Littuell of Buckeye Lake; brother 

Butch Littrell of Lancaster; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence W. Dennis; grandson, Larry J. Dennis; parents, Russell 

and Lfflian 

Littrell; and brother, Russell Littrell Jr. 

No calling hours will be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Larry 

Dennis Scholarship Fund c/o Sheridan High School, 8660 Sheridan Road, Thornville, Ohio 43076. 

Arrangements were handled by Rodman Funeral Service/Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society. 


Sue A. (Dittmar) Daubenmire 3 


17 Apr 1937 – 20 May 2003 

Sue A. Daubenmire - Sue A. (Dittmar) Daubenmire, 66 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003 

at Fairfield Medical Center. She was the former owner and operator of the Rainbow Cupboard Craft Shop. 

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas F. Daubenmire, daughters and sons-in-law, Debra 

(Tim) Bake, Barb (Jim) Baker, Cathy (Robert) Gaskill, all of Lancaster, grandchildren; Tom Garner, Mike 

Garner, Wendy Emmert, Shane Gaskill, Ryan Gaskill and Brandi Gaskill; four great-grandchildren, brother 

and sister-in-law, George (Charlotte) Dittmar, Lancaster, and many nieces and nephews. 

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Margaret Dittmar. 

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Pastor 

John Davidson officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at 

the funeral home and 1 hour prior to services Saturday. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette May 22, 2003 

3 Listed as a classmate in the LHS 2000 Alumni Directory but not found in 1955 Mirage. 

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June Annetta (Moore) Ludwig 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

10 Jun 1936 – 7 Apr 2002 


Mary Ann (Krebs) Siler 

Rockbridge, Ohio 

9 Jul 1937 – 12 Feb 2002 

Mary Ann Siler - Mary Ann Siler, 64, Rockbridge, passed away 

Thesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at her residence. 

She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Amanda Senior 

Citizens, Olivedale Senior Center and AALC. 

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Carl Siler of Rockbridge; 

daughter, Carla Bryan; son and fiance, Bryan Siler and Patsy 

Dingess; grandchildren, Colin, Amanda, Eli, Nathan and Josh, all of 

Lancaster; sisters and brother-in-law, Gary and Rose Krebs of 

Lancaster; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Kenneth and 

Shirley Good. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Leola May 

Krebs. 

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First English Lutheran Church with Pastor Lawrence “Bud” 

Myers officiating. 

Burial will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends my call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

The family suggests memorial donations be made in her memory to First English Lutheran Church, World 

Hunger or American Cancer Society. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette February 13, 2002 

Kenneth Roger Miller 


22 Nov 1936 – 9 Oct 2001 

St. Mary Cemetery. 

Kenneth Miller – Kenneth R. Miller, 64, Lancaster, died Tuesday, 

Oct. 9, 2001, at Sunbridge Homestead Nursing Home. 

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a retired 

draftsman with Diamond Power, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, 

and was a red coat usher at Ohio State University. 

He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Trent M. and Jody Miller 

of Lancaster and Brent Scott Miller of Florida; granddaughters, 

Rachel Maric Miller and Hannah Nicole Miller both of Lancaster. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Miller; mother 

Catherine Bryan; and brother James Miller. 

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral 

Home with the Rev. Sam Halverson officiating. Burial will follow at 

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Friends may call 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or Hospice of Fairfield County. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette for 

October 10, 2001 

Michael Emerson Boyd 

Pickerington, Ohio 

18 Feb 1937 – 22 Sep 2001 

Michael Boyd - Michael E. “Mick” Boyd, 64, Pickerington, died 

suddenly Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, at his home after spending the 

afternoon with family and friends. 

He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 189, 

and was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Boyd; children, Michael D. 

(Stephanie) Boyd of Pickerington, Kimberlee (Gregg) Ellis of 

Hocking Hills, Annette Molinari of Dublin and Renee (John) Walsh 

of Pickerington; and grandchildren, Nicole Boyd, Joseph Ellis, 

Christa (Zeke) Hegenberger, Jessica Ruth Boyd, and Cole 

Benacquista. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and June Boyd; 

and his brother, David Boyd. 

According to Mike’s wishes, a funeral will be held at Floral hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster, at 1 p.m. 

Saturday. 

Arrangetiients are made by Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Pickerington. 


James Bennett Anderson 


23 Jul 1937 – 25 May 2001 

James B. Anderson - James B. Anderson, 63, Lancaster, died 

Friday, May 25, 2001, at Fairfield Medical Center. 

He was a retired mold inspector at Anchor Hocking Corp. 

He is survived by his wife, Rita L. Anderson; daughters, Brenda K. 

Himes and Shelly L. Landon, both of Lancaster; son, James “Ben” 

Anderson of Lancaster; stepdaughter, Christine (Bart) Anderson of 

Dublin; stepsons, David (Laura) Lusher of San Antonio, Ralph H. 

Lusher III of Columbus; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; one 

step-grandson; sisters, Wanda Rainier, Leona (Bud) Huston and Flora 

(Pat) Agosta, all of Lancaster; nieces and nephews; and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda K. Anderson; 

second wife, Shirley Jean Anderson; daughter, Patricia Ann Christian; grandson, Kenneth James “Andy” 

Anderson; and parents, James and Ola Rosella Lehman Anderson. 

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sheridan Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Dexter 


Burial will be at a later date. 

Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 


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George Edwin Johnson 

Delaware, Ohio 

22 Feb 1937 – 12 Feb 2001 

Familiar farming voice dead at 63 – DELAWARE, OH (AP) - Ed 

Johnson, a farming fixture in Ohio for years through his agriculture 

broadcast reports, has died. 

Johnson, 63, died Feb. 12 of an apparent heart attack at his Delaware 

County farm, said Dale Minyo of the ABN farm network. 

A cattle and grain farmer, Johnson founded the TV show Agri 

Country, which made its debut in 1982 and is carried by broadcast 

outlets around Ohio. It is one of the longest running locally produced 

syndicated programs in Ohio. 

Johnson was the founder and president of Agri Communicators Inc. 

formed in 1972. Through the ABN radio network, he broadcast his 

morning show five days each week from the studio at the family farm in Delaware County. 

The midday farming report originated live from studios in Columbus or from agriculture events around 

Ohio. 

Johnson's programming was carried through the years on broadcast outlets in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and 

West Virginia, Minyo said. 

Johnson had heart problems several years ago, but had been working out regularly, Minyo said. "I saw him 

at the office today (Feb. 12) and had no reason to believe it was not like any other day," Minyo said. 

Johnson was looking forward to episode 1,000 of Agri Country, planned for March, Minyo said. 

Johnson was raised on a 230-acre general livestock farm in Fairfield County, southeast of Columbus. He 

was a graduate of Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics and agricultural 

education. 

Surivors include his wife, Marilyn. Funeral arrangements were pending early Feb. 13. 

Originally published in the High Plains Midwest AG Journal 

Johnson survived a heart attack in the mid-1990s. Dedicated to his work, he was back at the microphone 

just days after his surgery. Sadly he suffered a massive heart attack in February 2001 and passed on at the 

age of 63. Marilyn Johnson still resides on the Delaware County farm she and her husband shared. 

Johnson was honored posthumously for his work by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting in 

2005 with enshrinement in the NAFB Hall of Fame. 

Originally published in notes from October 26, 2013 e-mail 

Ronald R. ‘Dub’ Coakley 


13 Mar 1937 – 13 Jan 2001 

Ronald Coakley Sr. - Ronald “Dub” Coakley Sr., 63, Lancaster, 

passed away at his residence Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001. 

He was a member of the New Life Christian Center and a U.S. Army 

veteran. He was a machinist and owner of the Rod shop of Lancaster. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Gavin Coakley; sons, 

Ronald Coakley Jr., Charles (Tina) Coakley and Michael Coakley; 

daughter Karen (Jeffrey) Ball; grandchildren, Marie, Megan and 

Gavin Ball, and Rebekah, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Stephen Coakley; 

brothers, Eugene (Janice) Coakley, Leo (Barbara) Coakley and Gail 

(Joan) Coakley; and sisters, Wanda (Ken) Whalen, Monna Searls and 

Ramona (Melvin) Boeck. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Neva Mattox Coakley. 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Life Christian Center with Pastor Gary Keller 

officiating. Burial will take place in Green Summit Cemetery in Adelphi. 

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheridan funeral home; 

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and one hour prior to the service at the church. 


William David Wohlfarth 


1 Jul 1937 – 19 Nov 2000 

William Wohlfarth – William David Wohlfarth, 63, Lancaster, went 

home to be with our Lord on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at M.D. 

Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. 

Bill was born July 1, 1937, in Xenia. He was a long time member of 

the First United Methodist Church, U.S. Army Reserve veteran and 

an 18-year employee of South Central Power. 

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rebecca; daughters, Susan 

Eberhand and her husband Lonnie of Marco Island, Fla. and Karen 

Shorts and her husband Mark of Ashtabula; grandchildren, Jarrod 

and Chase Eberhard and Joshua and Sydney shorts; father and 

mother-in-law, Thomas and Theda Clark; sister-in-law and brotherin-law, 

Judith and Tirre Fortney; aunt, Mrs. Paul Wohlfarth of Melrose, Mass.; cousin, William P. 

Wohlfarth of North Reading, Mass.; nieces and nephews, Sandra and Chris Henry, Catherine and Ed 

Warner, and Patricia Bininger and Richard Bininger. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gretchen Dennis Wohlfarth. 

Pallbearers will be Terry Bope, Joe Conrad, Tirre Fortney, Paul List, Gail Motsch and Jon Walton. 

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry 

Brown officiating. Burial will be at Forest Rose Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

The family suggests contributions be made in his memory to the Fairfield County Unit of the American 

Cancer Society, 151 Lake Street, Lancaster 43130. 


Earl Fredrick Frazier 

Logan, Ohio 

23 Sep 1937 – 11 Nov 2000 

Earl Frazier – Earl Frazier, 63, Logan passed away Saturday, Nov. 

11, 2000, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 

Arrangements will be announced later by Sheridan Funeral Home. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette 

November 13, 2000 

Earl Frazier - Earl F Frazier, 63, Logan, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 

2000, at Hocking County Community Hospital, Logan. 

He was a member of the VFW Post 1380, Lancaster, and Anglers 

Paradise. He was a retired caretaker from Floral Hills Memory 

Gardens and Amanda Township Cemetery. 

Survivors are his wife, Valerie Frazier of Moxahala; four daughters, 

Janine Frazier of Lancaster, Vonda Gainer of New Straitsville, Robin and Bryan Russell of Lancaster and 

Nancy and Tim Conley of Logan; one son, Todd and Julia Frazier of Lancaster; one stepdaughter, Polly 

and Mick Putterbaugh of Logan; one sister, Barbara Fox of New Lexington; three brothers, Jerry (Arletta) 

Frazier, John (Kay) Frazier and Fred Frazier, all of Lancaster; and several grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cora Beverly Frazier. 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Gary K. Taylor 


Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Sheridan Funeral Home. 

The family suggests donation to Sheridan Funeral Home to help defray the funeral expenses. 


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Donald Edward Beougher 


28 Apr 1937 – 10 Jan 2000 

Donald E. Beougher Sr. - Donald E. Beougher Sr., 62, Lancaster, 

died at Fairfield medical Center. 

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2120, a 

retired state of Ohio TICO Corrections Officer and a former 

Lancaster Police Officer. 

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Richard 

Sharp of Bexley; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Mary Kay 

Beougher Jr. of Hillard and Dennis and Angie Beougher of Newark; 

grandchildren, Adam and Abby Sharp, Kyle, Jason and Evan 

Beougher and Zack, Sarah and Ellie Beougher; special friend and 

family, Midge Norman, Cheryl Littrell and Tammy Saunders, all of 

Lancaster, and Scott Wagstaff of Newark; brother, Fred (Sally) Beougher of Jacksonville, Fla.; and several 

nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mildred Beougher. 

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. 

Richard Barber and Dr. Reber Bright Officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Wednesday, January 12, 2000 

June Eileen (Wright) Smith 


19 Aug 1937 - 31 Dec 1999 

June E. Smith - June E. Smith, 62, Lancaster died Friday, Dec. 31, 

1999 at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center. 

She was a member of the First Church of God on Sixth Avenue. 

She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Smith, and daughter and 

son-in-law, Connie S. and Charles Yost; all of Lancaster; sons and 

daughter-in law, Robert L. and Donna Smith, Ashville, and Scott A. 

Smith of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; brother Jack W. (Barbara) 

Wright of Lancaster; nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Wright. 

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Frank E. 

Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Karl Hartmann officiating. 

Burial will follow at Floral Hills memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. 

Sunday at the funeral home. 


Ronald E. Cruit 

Saint Petersburg, Florida 

5 Oct 1937 – 12 Jun 1999 

Ronald E. Cruit - Ronald E. "Ron" Cruit, 61, St. Petersburg, Fla., 

died Saturday, June 12, 1999, of a heart attack. 

He was a Lancaster native and member of Fairfield Church of Christ. 

He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, a farmer and worked at 

Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. He was an Air Force veteran and loved 

to read. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1978 and for 10 years worked 

at Honeywell Space Systems as an assembler. He was a member of 

Northeast Christian Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Carl Cruit; and 

his brother, John Cruit. 

He is survived by his wife of 22 years Sharon K.; one son, Randall 

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Cruit of Lancaster; one stepson, Russell Yates of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and two grandchildren. 

Services will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes in St. Petersburg, Fla. 

Interment will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Tuesday June 15, 1999 

Delores Francis Carlisle 


27 Apr 1933 – 5 Feb 1999 

Dolores Carlisle - Dolores F Carlisle, 65, Lancaster, passed away 

Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at Grant/Riverside Medical Center, Columbus. 

She was a seamstress and owner of Carlisle Garment Reweaving; a 

graduate of Lancaster High School and Clark School of Dressmaking 

and Fashion Design; and a member of Grace Baptist Church, 

Hospital Christian Fellowship and Disabled Peer Support Group. 

She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley H. and Helen 

Carlisle and Joseph L. and Karen Carlisle, all of Lancaster. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Emma 

Hawkins Carlisle; brothers, Charles and Wilbur; and sister, 

Gladys Keels. 

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Sheridan Funeral Home, with the Revs. Eugene Turner and 

Robert Hunter officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and before the service Monday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Peer Support Group. 


Doyle Thurston Wood 


18 Feb 1938 – 18 Jan 1998 

Doyle Wood - Doyle Thurston “Woody” Wood, 59, Lancaster, died 

Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998. 

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of American Legion Post No. 

11 and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2120. He was a 42-year 

employee of Lancaster Glass. 

He is survived by a sister, Margaret “Margie” Houchins of St. 

Petersburg, Fia.; brothers and sister-in-law, Gene and Nancy Wood 

and Dennis Wood, all of Lancaster; aunts and an uncle, Carol and 

Ralph Mack of Lancaster and Almeda Ramsey of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; 

nieces and nephews; special friend, Nancy Mansell; and his extended 

family at the Eagles Lodge. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Narine Wood. 

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, with the 

Rev. Harold R. Sturm officiating. 

Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens where the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail will conduct 

military graveside rites. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the Lancaster Eagles 

will conduct memorial services at 7:30 p.m. 

The family suggests contributions to the Charity Fund of FOE in his memory. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle January 20, 1998 

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David Earl Black 

Piketon, Ohio 

19 Oct 1936 – 11 Aug 1997 

David Black - David Earl Black, 60, Piketon Nursing Home, 

Piketon, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, at 

Mount Carmel East Hospital. 

He is survived by a son, David S. (Cathy) Black; two daughters, 

Lillian Black of Big Fork, Minn., and Cheri (Dave) Shrider of 

Lancaster; five grandchildren; and three stepchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ritzer Black; and his 

parents. 

Caring cremation has taken place at David’s request. 

Donations may be given to Hospice of Fairfield County in David’s 

memory. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette August 12, 1997 

Carol L. (Snoke) Wolfinger 

Columbus, Ohio 

20 Sep 1937 – 24 May 1997 

Carol Wolfinger - Carol L. Snoke Wolfinger, 59, Columbus, passed 

away Saturday, May 24, 1997, of cancer at River side Hospice 

Kobacker House. 

She was born and raised in Lancaster and was a 1955 graduate of 

Lancaster High School. She taught ceramics and babysat for a 

number of years. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Snoke. 

She is survived by her father, John Snoke; husband of 38 years, Jerry 

Wolfinger; daughters, Teresa (Kevin) Coadyof Powell and Tamara 

(Ralph) Polletta of Columbus; sons, Tony Wolfinger of Chicago and 

Andrew (Sheri) Wolfinger of Worthington; grandchildren, Jennifer, 

Erin and Ryan Coady, Rachel, Robert and Stephanie Polletta, Cassandra and Nicholas Wolfinger; brothers, 

Norman (Debbie) Snoke of Lancaster, Raymond (Judy) Snoke of Reynoldsburg, Richard (Nancy) Snoke of 

Reynoldsburg and John Snoke Jr. of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, with 

Father John Swickard celebrant. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Columbus. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger North Chapel, Columbus. 

Contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43214. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette May 27 and 28, 1997 

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Edward Joseph Shook 

18 May 1937 – 16 Jan 1997 

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John Charles Rogers 


15 Mar 1937 – 22 Nov 1996 

John C. Rogers - John C. Rogers, 59, Lancaster, passed away 

Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at his residence. 

He was a retired employee of Anchor Hocking and was self 

employed as a transportation consultant for United McGill, 

Columbus. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of 

American Legion Post 11, Grace United Church of Christ, Lancaster 

Masonic Lodge No. 57 F&AM, where he served as past master in 

1971 and secretary for the past 13 years and also was a trustee, 

Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, all Lancaster York Rite Bodies, 

District DEO officer of the 13 th Masonic District, M.Z. Kreider No. 

147 Order of Eastern Star, where he was a past patron, and Lancaster 

Kiwanis, where he was a past president (1981-82) and secretary. He was past lieutenant governor of 

District 105 and member of the Lancaster All-Alumni Association Committee. 

He is survived by his wife Susan K. Kunningham Rogers of Lancaster; daughter and son-in-law, Bridget 

and Jerry Murphy of Ezel, Ky.; son, Bret Rogers of Lancaster; grandson, Cory Murphy of Ezel; sister and 

brother-in-law, Shirley and John Holland of Fairfax Station, Va.; father-in-law, Gail Cunningham of 

Lancaster; and nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Claudia Rogers. 

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Halteman Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the 

Rev. Robert C. Tussing officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery where the Lancaster Ohio 

Veteran Burial Detail will conduct military graveside service. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Lancaster Masonic Lodge No 57 F&AM will conduct service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Lancaster Kiwanis will conduct a memorial service at its noon meeting Wednesday. 

The family suggests contributions be made in his memory to Lancaster Masonic Temple Building Fund or 

Grace United Church of Christ. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette November 23 and 24, 1996 

4 Edward Joseph Shook is not listed in the 1978 through 1998 Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituary Index 

published by the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society in Lancaster, Ohio. 

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Charles Edward 

‘Chuck’ Lytle 


31 May 1937 – 9 May 1996 

Charles E. Lytle - Charles E. 

“Chuck” Lytle, 58, Lancaster, 

died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at 

Grant Medical Center. 

He was born Mat 1931, 1937 in 

Pennsylvania to the late 

Kenneth R. Sr. and Evelyn G. 

Lytle. 

Charles was a 1955 graduate of 

Lancaster High School and 

member of Fairfield Church of Christ and Americn Legion Post 11. 

He was a retired career U. S. Army veteran, having served in the 

Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Maj. Charles E. Lytle was a 

1959 graduate of the U.S.Military Academy at West Point. While at 

West Point, Maj. Lytle was an exceptionalstudent and athlete. He was a recognized member of the West 

Point football team and played first string on Army’s last undefeated football team and was a letterman. 

Maj. Lytle also played on the baseball team. After graduation from West Point, he served as a scout for the 

West Point Sports Association and was an assistant football coach. Maj. Lytle was commissioned in the 

infantry and served a variety of assignments in the United States and overseas, including two tours of duty 

Vietnam. During his second tour in Vietnam, Maj. Lytle served as the district senior advisor. He also was 

a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger Schools and was a graduate of Career Infantry in Fort 

Benning, Ga., in 1963. Throughout his service in the military, Maj. Lytle served his country and his fellow 

servicemen. He received numerous awards and commendations, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 

Silver Star, Infantry Badge, Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service 

Medal, and Air Medal Oakleaf Cluster and many others. 

Aside from his unforgettable and distinguished military service, Maj. Lytle was a wonderful and loving 

father and friend who is cherished by all. 

He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Mary-Evelyn Lytle of Orlando, Fla. and Tiffany and 

William Hoffmeister of Lombard, Ill.; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth R. Jr. and Robbye R. Lytle of 

Lancaster; nieces; nephews; aunts; and uncles. 

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Russell 

Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors will be Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery. 

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. 

The Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail will conduct services at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

The family suggests contributions to Fairfield Church of Christ building fund in his memory. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Saturday, May 11, 1996 

Janet Kaye (Wilson) Arter 


2 Aug 1937 – 2 Feb 1996 

Janet Arter - Janet Kaye Arter, 58, Amanda, passed away Friday, 

Feb. 2, 1996, at her home following an extended illness. 

She was born Aug. 2, 1937, in Fairfield County, daughter of Hiram 

A. and Norma McDaniel Wilson, who survive. She was a member of 

the National Wildlife Federation and the Stoutsville Senior Citizens. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Creighton 

Arter; one brother, H. Daniel (Barbara) Wilson; two sisters, Lynda A. 

(Yogi) Mathias, all of Lancaster, and Lisa (John) Briggs of 

Groveport; and several nieces and nephews. 

No funeral service or calling hours will be observed. Cremation 

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services will be by Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda. 

Janet requested that contributions be made to her memory to either the Columbus Zoo or Hospice of 

Fairfield County. 


Yvonne Maxine (Tucker) Bauman 


21 Oct 1937 – 20 Jun 1995 

Yvonne Bauman – Yvonne M. Bauman, 57, Lancaster, passed away 

Tuesday, June 20, 1995. 

She was born Oct. 21, 1937, in Baltimore, to Thurman and Audrey 

Poston Tucker. She was raised there until 1948, when her family 

moved to Lancaster. It was here she met Jim Bauman, and they 

married June 16, 1956. She was a member of Twig 12 and a floral 

designer for Mount Pleasant Florist and Gifts. 

Her greatest joy was being a devoted wife, loving mother, 

grandmother and friend. 

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, James D. Bauman; 

daughters and sons-in-law, Holli and George William Krauss and 

Becky and Mike McCandlish; granddaughters, Sarah and Megan Krauss and Valerie McCandlish; mother, 

Audrey G. Tucker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Bill Echard and Carol and Dick Hoffman; brother 

and sister-in-law, Paul and Bunny Tucker; mother-in-law, A. LeNeve Hedges; brother-in-law, Bill and 

Linda Bauman, all of Lancaster; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and special friends, Donna Sampson and 

Connie Peck. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Thurman Tucker; grandson, Jeremy Clinton Krauss; and nephew, 

Richard “Dick” Echard. 

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert C. 

Tussing officiating. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral 

home. 

The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette June 21 and 22, 1995 

Carolyn M. (Tobin) Wildermuth 5 


26 Jan 1937 – 18 Oct 1993 

Carolyn Wildermuth – Carolyn M. Wildermuth, 56, Lancaster, passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 1993, at 

her residence. 

She was employed by Hallmark Crown Shop at River Valley Mall, a member of the First United Methodist 

Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens, coffee Time and Perfect 10+2 bowling league. 

She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. of Lancaster; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Jean and 

Dennis Hughes of Spartanburg, S.C., and Cynthia “Cindy” and James Guess of Lancaster; son, Troy 

Wildermuth of Orient; grandchildren, Stephanie Humphrey, Elizabeth and Sarah Morgan all of Lancaster; 

mother, Mary Tobin of Lancaster; and sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Charles Shonebarger of 

Carroll. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Clem Tobin Jr. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, with Dr. 

Brooks Heck officiating. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 

The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Fairfield County in her memory. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette October 19, 1993 

5 Carolyn M. Tobin was not found in the 1955 Mirage yearbook. 

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Mary Kathryn ‘Cass’ (Lecrone) Steenmans 

Tampa, Florida 

9 Sep 1937 – 29 May 1993 

Mary Steenmans – Mary “Cass” K. Lecrone Steenmans, 55, Tampa, 

Fla., formerly of Lancaster, died Saturday, May 29, 1993. 

Arrangements to be announced by Haltemann-Fett & Dyer funeral 

Home, Lancaster. 


Mary Steenmans - Mary K. “Cass” Steenmans, 55, Tampa, FIa., 

formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1993, at her 

residence. 

She was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School, a member of 

National Honor Society, graduate of Christ Hospital School of 

Nursing in Cincinnati and was employed by St. Joseph Humana Women’s Hospital in Tampa as a 

registered nurse. 

She is survived by her husband, Norm Steenmans; son, Bert Steenmans; daughters, Roxanne Steenmans 

and Babette (David) Bailey; granddaughter, Kristin Bailey, all of Tampa, Fla.; parents, Loy G. and M. 

Margaret Lecrone; sister, Charlene Hall, all of Lancaster; and nephews. 

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry 

Bubolz officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 

The family suggests contributions be made to the Fairfield County Unit of the American Cancer Society. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette June 1, 1993 

Sally Lee (Lehew) Sterbutzel 

McLean, Virginia 

17 Oct 1937 – 24 Mar 1993 

Sally L. Sterbutzel - Sally L. Sterbutzel, 57 passed away Friday 

March 24, 1993 at Henhorn in McLean, Va.. She was born in 

Lancaster, Ohio where she graduated from Lancaster High School in 

1955, and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She 

moved to McLean, where she has been a Freelance Photographer 

since 1961. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and Craig; her 

parents, Carl and Dorothy Lehew of Lancaster; sister, Susan L. 

(Mike) Noll of Castle Rock, Colorado; brother, Robert of Tulsa, 

Oklahoma; aunts, Bertha Alspach of Lancaster and Ruth Farmer of 

Clinton; uncles, Ted Unks of Lancaster. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette March 26, 1993 

Miona (Stallard) Newman 

Marietta, Ohio 

16 Nov 1936 – 31 Oct 1992 

Miona Newman - Miona Newman, 55, Route 8, Marietta, died 

Saturday, Oct. 31, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg, W.Va. 

She was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Kite, Ky., daughter of Adeline 

Newman Swick of Lancaster and the late John Stollard. She was a 

retired circulation manager for Marietta a.m. newspaper and was a 4- 

H adviser. 

She is also survived by her husband, James Newman, whom she 

married June 17, 1958, in Logan; two sons, Mark Newman of 

Wooster and James Newman of Zanesville; three daughters, Julie 

McCauley and Cathy Cawley, both of Marietta, and Rebecca 

Aldhizer of Maple Heights, Ohio; brother, Robert Stallard of 

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California; two sisters, Ruth Anders of Lancaster and Ethel Rayer of Groveport; and nine grandchildren. 

She was also preceded in death by brother, John R. Stollard, and sister, Joan Bales. 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Gerald 

Bubolz officiating, with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta and at the church 

from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday. 

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Kidney Foundation. 


Clarence Clifford ‘Butch’ Wedge 


3 Feb 1937 – 9 Jul 1990 

Clarence C. Wedge - Clarence C. Wedge, 53, Lancaster, died 

Monday at Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital. 

He was a retired employee of Anchor Hocking and a member of First 

United Methodist Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Joan A. Wedge; two daughters and son-inlaw, 

Jodie L. Wedge of the home, and Julie R. and Patrick Quick of 

Columbus; son and daughter-in-law Shawn E. and Dandra L. Wedge 

of Lancaster; six grandchildren; sister, Janis A. Sprague of Lancaster; 

brother and sister-in.law, Clifford and Dottie Wedge of Chardon; 

mother-in-law, Clara K. Cassley of Lancaster; and an aunt, nieces and 

nephews. 

His parents, Clarence C. Sr. and Ina O. Wedge, died Previously. 

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Halteman..Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, with Dr. Brooks 

Heck officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. 

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 

Memorial conthbutions may be made to the charity of choice. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette July 10, 1990 

Janet Rae (Deuschle) McElroy 

Delaware, Ohio 

18 Dec 1937 – 17 Jan 1990 


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Ronald Louis Eyman 


9 Aug 1937 – 14 Nov 1989 

Ronald Eyman - Ronald L. Eyman, 52, of 154 E. Walnut St., died 

Tuesday in Chillicothe VA Medical Center. 

He was employed as a millwright through Local 207, and was a 

member of AMVETS, VFW, Moose and American Legion. He was 

an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. 

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Eyman; three sons, Robert Eyman 

of Lancaster, Tracy (Ruth Ann) Eyman of Fort Stuart, Ga., and Trent 

(Christine) Eyman of Florida; a stepdaughter, Shannon Shugert of the 

home; three grandchildren; a brother, Jerry (Opal) Eyman of 

Lancaster; his mother, Frances Eyman of Lancaster; his grandmother, 

Ruth Lyman of Lancaster; aunts and uncles; and nieces and nephews. 

His father, Otis Eyman, died previously. 

The funeral service will be at 11a.m. Friday in Sheridan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bryan Thomas 

officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. A military graveside service will be conducted by 

the American Legion 

and VFW. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 


Eyeman service - The funeral service for Ronald L. Eyman, 52, of 154 E. Walnut St., who died Tuesday, 

will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Sheridan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bryan Thomas officiating. Burial will 

follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. A miltary graveside service 

will be conducted by American Legion and VFW. 

His father, Louis Eyman, died previously. 


Larry Winfield Brown 


31 Jan 1938 – 19 Aug 1989 

Larry W. Brown - Larry Winfield Brown, 51, of 331 Lewis Ave., 

Lancaster, died Saturday in his home. 

Brown had been an electronic technician with McDonnell Douglas 

Corp. He was vice president of United Automotive Workers Local 

2927 and served in the U.S. Navy. 

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Brown; sons, Mathew Brown of 

South Carolina and Daniel Brown of Florida; daughter, Ann Brown 

of Florida; a step-son and daughter-in-law, William Scott and 

Virginia Congrove of Lancaster; two step-daughters and a son-inlaw, 

Christine Danforth of Lancaster, and Carla and Mark 

Westhoven of Lancaster; a step-granddaughter, Jessica Westhoven of 

Lancaster; mother Bessie Brown of Logan; two brothers, Charles 

Brown of California, and Mike Brown of Kentucky; nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sheridan Funeral Home, with the Rev. 

Anthony J. Ruble officiating. Cremation will follow. 

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 


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James Roosevelt Chilcote 


5 Jun 1937 – 14 Aug 1989 

James Chilcote - James R. Chilcote, 52, of 2320 Hamburg Road, 

Lancaster, died Monday in Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital. 

He was a member of Lancaster Moose Lodge, where he served as 

prelate. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Local 291 

International Association of Firefighters. He was a retired paramedic 

from Lancaster Fire Department. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary T.; three daughters and sons-in-law, 

Julia Ann and Philip Kauffman of Lancaster, Mary Beth Chucote of 

the home and Tracy Ann and Thom Mills of Lithopolis; sons and 

daughter-in-law, James R. and Donna Chilcote Jr. of Cincinnati, and 

Edward J. Chilcote of the home; four grandchildren, Philip and 

Robert Kauffman of Lancaster, James R. Chilcote III and Amy O Chilcote, both of Cincinnati; sister and 

brother-in-law, Rosemary and Lester Smith of Lancaster; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Hughie and 

Sue Chilcote, Layon and Donna Chilcote, and Tom and B.J. Chilcote, all of Lancaster. 

His parents and a brother, Roger, died previously. 

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Sheridan Funeral 

Home. 

Memorial contributions may be given to the Heart Fund. 


Lee Ann (Bosch) McCabe 


15 Aug 1937 - 6 Oct 1988 

Lee Ann McCabe - Lee Ann McCabe, 51, of 1518 Zimmer Ave., 

died Thursday in her the home. She retired from Mt. Pleasant 

Greenhouse and was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. 

She is survived by her husband, Fred; two sons and daughter-in-law, 

Mike of Columbus, Mark and Janie of Zanesville; two grandsons; 

two brothers, Howard K. Bosch Jr., Lancaster, Daniel Bosch, 

Rushville; four sisters, Carolyn Young, Dayton, Norma Jean 

Cochran, Lancaster, Bonnie Preston, Miamisburg, Mary Helen 

Barnett, Newark; sister-in-law, Carol Bosch, Lancaster; several 

nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ronald. 

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Sheridan 

Funeral Home; Pastor F. Raymond Sharritts officiating; burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 today and until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. 

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette October 7, 1988 

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Ronald H. Robey 

Bremen, Ohio 

14 Jul 1937 - 16 Jul 1985 

Ronald Robey - Ronald Robey, 48, of 132 Strayer Rd., Bremen, died 

Tuesday at University Hospital, Columbus. 

Retired from Fairfield School for Boys, he is survived by his wife, 

Martha; sons, Jeffrey, Lancaster, Allen and Craig, San Jose, Calif.; 

daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Coni) Cochran, Springfield, Karla and 

Crystal Roeby, of the home; step-daughters, Deanna and Denise, 

Columbus; eight grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Chalmer (Janet) Marker, 

Greenfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Joe (Evelyn) Neider, Akron, and 

Mrs. Glenn (Wanda) Yergin, Toccoa, Ga.; nieces and nephews. 

Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later by the Sheridan 

Funeral Home. 

Originally published n the Lancaster Eagle Gazette July 17, 1985 

Robey Services - Funeral services for Ronald Robey, 48, of 132 Strayer Rd., Bremen, who died Tuesday at 

University Hospital, Columbus, will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Sheridan Funeral Home; Rev. Cletus 

Randolph officiating; burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. 

Friends may call today at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. 

Originally published n the Lancaster Eagle Gazette July 18, 1985 

Lawrence W. Dennis 

Somerset, Ohio 

28 Jul 1937 – 1 Aug 1984 

Lawrence Dennis - Lawrence W. Dennis, 47, of Somerset, died 

Wednesday while visiting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 

An employee of Diamond Power Corp., he is survived by his wife, 

Barbara (Littrell); son, Jay, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Debra 

Strohl, Junction City, and Mrs. Renee VanSickle, Fort Lauderdale; 

three grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Margaret (Quirk) Mansbarger, 

Buckeye Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Shields, Harbor Hills, Mrs. 

Charlotte Bess, Buckeye Lake, and Mrs. Andrea Owen, Bend, Ore. 

Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m., in the Thomas Funeral 

Home, Somerset; burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. 

Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. 


Gloria Rae (Alspaugh) Smith 


7 Oct 1936 – 18 Jan 1984 

Smith Services - Funeral services for Gloria Ray Smith, 47, of 

Crestview Manor Nursing Home, who died Wednesday in Lancaster- 

Fairfield Community Hospital, were held to day, 3 p.m., at the 

Sheridan Funeral Home; Rev. Samuel Rayer officiating; burial in 

Amanda Township Cemetery. 

Additional Survivors include the mother, Helen Alspaugh, Lancaster, 

and a brother, Gerald Alspaugh, Elkins, W. Va. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Paul Alspaugh. 


January 21, 1984 

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Cynthia Kay (Fulkerson) Short 

Raleigh, North Carolina 

5 Sep 1936 – 6 Sep 1983 


Edward Joseph Shook 

Middleburg Heights, Ohio 

27 Nov 1936 – 3 Aug 1978 

Edward J. Shook - Edward J. Shook, 41, of 15510 Sprague Rd., 

Middleburg Hts., died Thursday in Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; parents, helen Jones, Daniel E. 

Shook, Washington C.H., step-mother, Pearl E. Jones, Pleasantville; 

brothers, Daniel, of Maryland, John and Charles of Lancaster; sister, 

Marjorie Hoffman, Pleasantville. 

Services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Divinity Lutheran church, 

11817 Blossom Ave., Parma Hts.; the Rev. donald Hesterman 

officiating; burial in Lutheran Memorial Park Cemetery Hinckley. 

Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Powell funeral Home, Parma Hts. 


Dale A. Kern 

28 May 1937 – Apr 1974 


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Mona Marlene (Hines) Eckard 


11 Oct 1937 – 23 May 1963 

Mrs. Francis Eckard - Mrs. Mona Eckard. 25, died Thursday, 4 

p.m. at her home, Rt. 3 Lancaster. 

She leaves her husband, Francis Eckard; 2 sisters. Mrs. Carl Eckard. 

Miss Iris Hines, both Rt. 2 Lancaster; a brother. Orval Hines, Rt. 3 

Lancaster; grandmother, Mrs. Dana Hines, Lancaster. 

Funeral. Monday 10 a.m., Ray Wise Funeral Home, Rev. Lawrence 

Hard officiating; burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. 

Friends may call at Wise's after 1 p.m. Saturday. 


May 24, 1963 

Donald Edward Hutsler 


10 Nov 1937 - 22 Jan 1961 

Woman Dies In Two-Car Auto Crash 

LANCASTER - A Baltimore, 0., woman was killed and two men 

were injured, one seriously, in a two-car collision on Route 158 about 

three miles north of here Sunday. 

Mrs. Wavelene Gordon, 25, of Baltimore, was dead on arrival at 

Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital of a brain concussion and internal 

injuries. 

Donald Hutsler, 23, of 143 East Chestnut street. Lancaster, son of 

Lancaster Police Chief Sam Hutsler, was in serious condition late 

Sunday night at the hospital with a brain concussion, chest injuries 

and a fractured right arm He had not regained consciousness. 

Mrs. Gordon's husband, Herman, 29, driver of the second car, received a deep laceration of the forehead, 

three fractured ribs and a fractured right knee. He was jn fair condition at the hospital. 

Ohio Highway Patrolmen from the Lancaster Post were not certain of how the accident occurred and are 

continuing their investigation. However, they said that the Gordon car had rammed into the rear of the 

Hutsler vehicle. 

Mrs. Gordon's body was removed to the Johnson Funeral Home at Baltimore. 

The accident was the first traffic fatality of the year in Fairfield County. 

Originally published in the Zanesville Times Recorder January 23, 1961 

Crash Proves Fatal 

LANCASTER - Donald D. Hutsler, 23. of 143 East Chestnut street. Lancaster, son of Lancaster Police 

Chief Sam Hutsler, died Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital from injuries received in a 

two-car collision Sunday. 

The accident also claimed the life of Mrs. Wavelene Gordon. 25. of Baltimore, 0.. who was killed at the 

scene. 

Originally published in the Zanesville Times Recorder January 24, 1961 

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Richard Jerry Maddux 

Columbus, Ohio 

28 Sep 1937 – 23 Apr 1956 

Richard Jerry Maddux - Richard Jerry Maddux Born September 

28, 1937 Died April 23, 1956. He is survived by his parents, Robert 

W. and Donna L. (Potter) Maddux; brothers, twin brother Robert 

Larry Maddux and Don Maddux; sister, Sue Maddux. He his buried 

at West Rushville Cemetery, West Rusfville, Ohio. He graduated 

from Lancaster High School class of 1955. 

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