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Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Ohio, Class of 1983
Remembrance Section of Class Directory
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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.
Images – We do not have a 1983 Mirage yearbook at this time so yearbook images are not available.
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.
Kelly Lynn Love
Thornville, Ohio
13 May 1965 – 2 Nov 2012
THORNVILLE AND LANCASTER: Kelly Lynn Love, 47, of
Thornville and Lancaster passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012,
at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on May 13, 1965 in
Lancaster. Kelly was the assistant manager for Kroger's in
Reynoldsburg. She cherished spending time with her family, going to
cars shows, gardening, making crafts and home decorating. She was
also a member of the River Valley Rods and Customs. Her greatest
joy was found in loving her family.
Kelly is survived by her mother, Sandy Love; Fiancée, Bradley A.
Miller; sons, Erek Chapman and Neil Chapman; step daughter, Tiffany Miller; step son, Cody Miller;
grandchildren, Morgan Chapman, Melanie Miller and Kyrstin Miller; sister Billie Jo (Max) Deskins;
brother, Shane (Diane) Love; aunt, Linda Campton Milliser; and beloved by her nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her father, William Love.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 8:00PM Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL
HOME with David Dupler officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the funeral
home. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and
click obituaries.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on November 5, 2012
Douglas Scott DeLong
Lancaster, Ohio
1 Feb 1965 – 4 Sep 2012
LANCASTER: Douglas Scott DeLong, age 47, of Lancaster, died September, 4, 2012. He was born in
Washington on Feb. 1, 1965 to his parents Paul and Dorothy DeLong. He was in the US NAVY for 8 years,
and he loved to cook and was very good at it.
Douglas is survived by his sons, Jonathan and Tyler DeLong; daughter; Ashley Easter; mother, Dorothy
DeLong; brother, David Delong; sister, Pam DeLong; several nieces and nephews; several great nephews;
and two grandbabies, Samuel Easter and Gabriel DeLong.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul L. DeLong, his grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
Caring Cremation has taken place through the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Condolences can be
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sent to the family at www.funeralhome.com
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on September 8, 2012
Teresa L. "Tracy" (Eaton) Barnhart
Lancaster, Ohio
16 Nov 1964 – 18 May 2012
LANCASTER: Teresa L. "Tracy" Barnhart, 47 of Lancaster passed away Friday May 18, 2012 at the
Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1964 in Lancaster. Tracy loved spending time
with her family and friends especially going to her children's school functions. She helped run the Bingo
with the Lancaster Band Boosters and was an avid Dale Jr. Fan.
Tracy is survived by her parents Lew and Bonnie (Selby) Eaton; children Marc A. Barnhart, Matthew W.
Barnhart, Allen W. Barnhart Jr., Allison L. Barnhart; husband Allen W. Barnhart Sr.; cousins, aunts and
uncles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00PM Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the Sheridan Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at
the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association . To send an
online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and click obituaries.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on May 20, 2012
Anne (Lester) Heeter
Fairfield, Ohio
14 Mar 2011
FAIRFIELD: Anne "Lester" Heeter, 46, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, March 14, 2011 at the
Fairfield Medical Center. She is a member of Fairfield Christian Church.
Survived by her loving family, husband, David; son, Joshua; parents, John M. and Jo Anne Lester; sister,
Karen ( Neal) Allison; brother, Jon (Jenny) Lester; father and mother-in-law, George and Lois Heeter;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Christian Church Chapel, 1965 N.
Columbus Street, Lancaster with Pastor William C. Lavely officiating.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home and 1 hour prior
to services at the church on Thursday.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests contributions to Fairfield Christian Academy in Anne's memory.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on March 15, 2011
Darren Patrick Craft
Lancaster, Ohio
3 Mar 2011
LANCASTER: Darren Patrick Craft, 45 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his residence.
He was the night manager for Giant Eagle Grocery in Hilliard, Ohio.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Rae Craft of Lancaster, Ohio; aunt and uncle, Donna and Jerry
Forsythe of Florida; and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Dick" C. Craft, grandparents, and aunts.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL
HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with David C. Tingler
officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, 115 W. Fifth Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio
43130.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on March 5, 2011
Frances R. "Frannie" (Eyman)-Austin
Lancaster, Ohio
11 Oct 1964 – 20 Jan 2011
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LANCASTER: Frances R. "Frannie" Eyman-Austin, 46, of Lancaster was received in the arms of the Lord
on January 20, 2011 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1964 in Ventura, California and lived
her life in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a 1983 graduate of Lancaster High School and enjoyed gardening as a
hobby.
Frannie leaves behind her loving family consisting of her daughter, Casandra Losey of Lancaster; son,
Easton Austin of Lancaster; mother, Helen "Sandy" Aucreman of Rockbridge; sisters, Lou Anne
Moneymaker of Rockbridge and Beth (Steve) Ramey of Rockbridge; brothers, Mike Eyman of Lancaster
and Joseph T. (Tammy) Aucreman of Bremen; amd a very special friend, Mike Losey of Lancaster. Frannie
is preceded in death by her dad, Joseph Aucreman; husband, Bruce Austin; and grandparents.
Family will receive friends on Monday, January 24, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the SHERIDAN
FUNERAL HOME, where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with Dwayne Featheroff and Albert
Simms officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at a later date in Forest Rose Cemetery.
To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and click
obituaries.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on January 22, 2011
Gregory C. Gilkerson
Pleasantville, Ohio
7 Aug 2009
PLEASANTVILLE: Gregory C. Gilkerson, 46, Pleasantville, passed August 7, 2009.
Formerly of Logan and Lancaster. He worked for Adena Ridge RV, graduated from Lancaster H.S. and
served in the Army. Greg loved the outdoors, playing practical jokes, and playing with the grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Beth; step daughters, Leah Carsey of Pleasantville, Cara Carsey and fiance,
Jonathan Watkins of Reynoldsburg; grandchildren, Trinity and Jase Watkins; mother, Marti George;
mother-in-law, Ginny (Bob) Farley; father-in-law, Ralph (Terri) George; sisters, Becky (Dave) Cain, Jana
(Chuck) Lamb; brothers, Randy and Jim Gilkerson; sister-in-laws, Melissa (Tom) Straits, Maria (Mike)
Wolfe; former step mom, Marie Gilkerson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, step brothers and
sisters; close friends, Doug, Dana, Eric, Leif, Bernice, Kevin, Stacy, Judy, and many other friends.
Preceded in death by father, James Gilkerson; and grandparents.
Cremation will take place.
Greg will be remembered the way he wanted, by sharing memories, this will take place Saturday, August
15 from 5-8 p.m. at 106 E. Columbus St. in Pleasantville. In lieu of flowers please contribute to your
favorite organization.
Originally published at www.lancastereaglegazette.com August 11, 2009
Suzanne (Weidner) Turner
Columbus, Ohio
16 Oct 1964 – 8 Aug 2009
COLUMBUS: Suzanne (Weidner) Turner, after a long, courageous two year battle with cancer, we have
lost our dear Suzy. Born October 16, 1964, Suzy passed away on August 8, 2009.
Suzy was a graduate of Lancaster High School and of The Ohio State University. She worked at
Nationwide for over 20 years and most recently served as a Director of Operations in Retirement Plans.
Suzy is survived by her beloved children, Dana and Derek Turner; father of children, Bradley Turner and
friend, Amy Witt of Hilliard; parents, Thomas and Ruth Ann Weidner of Baltimore; brother, Tim (Mary)
Weidner of Avon Lake; sister, Kristi Weidner Trussa of Brunswick; nieces and nephews, Claire and
Benjamin Weidner and Colin and Brielle Trussa; Suzy is also survived by aunts and uncles, Richard (Jean)
Weidner, Don (Betty Lou) Barclay; cousins Barbara Bonner Musso (Robert), Joseph (Anna) Forquer, Greg
(Jackie) Forquer, Kay Weidner Sims (Jerry), David (Stephanie) Weidner, Shelley Barclay and Chris
Barclay.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Oscar and Floris Weidner, Clark and Edna Higgins, Noel and Mildred
Gessell.
Because of her beautiful character, she has been blessed with a wide circle of good friends, especially best
friends, Paula Miller and Sherri Schmidt who have been like family and have provided constant loving
support. The family would like to express their gratitude to Christopher V. Lutman of Riverside Hospital
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and his caring staff.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 3-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON
CHAPEL, 6699 North High St., Worthington, OH, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Interment at Union Cemetery, Columbus, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family and friends request any donations be made to the Suzy Turner Family
Memorial Fund at any Chase Bank or at the funeral home during the service.
To offer condolences to Suzy's family visit: www.schoedinger.com.
Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com August 10, 2009
Tom Felda
Lancaster, Ohio
12 Jul 2009
LANCASTER: Tom Felda, 44 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, July 12, 2009 in Lost Hollow
Campgrounds in Hocking County.
He was an installer for Arrow Heating and Cooling in Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of Lancaster
High School Class of 1983 and an avid camper.
He is survived by his daughter, Christy Felda; son, Steve Felda; step-father, Bud Wiseman all of Lancaster,
Ohio; step-mother, Shirley Felda; brothers, Jim (Kari) Felda and Chuck Felda all of Kewanna, Indiana;
sister, Tammy (Ken) Clancey of McCarthur, Ohio; step-brothers, Mark (Lori) Wiseman and Buddy
Wiseman, Jr.; step-sisters, Cheryl Beatty and Theresa Wiseman all of Lancaster, Ohio; many nieces and
nephews; special friend, Steve Harmon of Lancaster, Ohio and Lost Hollow Campground friends. He
would have been a future grandfather in January.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Felda in 2008; parents, Tom Felda and Sylvia R.
Wiseman.
Funeral service will be held Thursday in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N.
COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with Pastor Mark Barbee of Fairfield Christian Church
officiating. Burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio. Friends may visit Wednesday
from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to Fairfield Federal Bank, Memorial Fund for Thomas Felda, 111 E. Main St.,
Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com July 14, 2009
David P. McGuire
Lancaster, Ohio
24 Dec 1964 – 7 Feb 2009
David P. McGuire, 44, of Lancaster, died at his residence after a long illness on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009.
He was born Dec. 24, 1964, in Johnstown, N.Y. He was a 1983 graduate of Lancaster High School and a
member of the varsity basketball team. He loved the game and on consecutive weeks was honored as the
Player of the Week in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette.
In 1987, he earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Miami University in Oxford.
He is survived by his loving parents, Jack and Pat McGuire of Lancaster; brothers, John McGuire of
Lemont, Ill., and Michael McGuire of Lancaster; and sisters, Maureen McGuire of Lancaster and Linda
Topka of New York.
A caring cremation was handled by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster.
Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com February 12, 2009
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Martha Loretta Kidder 1
Lancaster, Ohio
24 Dec 1962 – 2 Oct 2008
Martha Kidder - Martha L. Kidder, 45, of Lancaster, died
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Pickering House.
She was a volunteer for Girl Scout Troop No. 2486.
She is survived by her mother, Lethia Kidder of Lancaster; sisters,
Kim (Randy) Keeton of Lancaster and Kerry (Bryan) South of
Bremen; brother, Paul 5. (Lori) Kidder of Lancaster; a mother figure
to her niece and nephew, Janey Mae Kidder and River Owen Kidder,
both of Lancaster; other nieces and nephews, Sonja Petro-roy,
Jonathon Kidder, Blade South, Travis Burns, Angela Brown, Ryan
South, Alissa Snider, Tristen Keeton and Jadine Keeton.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul C. Kidder.
Caring Cremation has taken place by Frank E. Smith Funeral
Home and Crematory, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130.
A celebration of life will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 19, at Rushville Union Lions Club, 2960 Logan-
Thornville Road, Rushville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family, c/o Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette obituaries October 5, 2008
Terra Lynn (Hudnell) Weirich
Lancaster, Ohio
11 Feb 1965 - 4 Mar 2008
Terra Hudnell Weirich - Terra Hudnell Weirich, 43, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at
Fairfield Medical Center.
She was an optical technician at Wal-Mart in Grove City.
She is survived by her husband, Eric Weirich; daughter, Brittany Deeds of Lancaster; son, Cory Jones of
Lancaster; parents, Sherman and Linda Hudnell of Lancaster; brother, Eric (Kristi) Hudnell of Olympia,
Wash.; sister-in-law, Christine Hudnell of Lancaster; and several nieces, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and brother, Stanley G. Hudnell.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, 405 N. Columbus St.,
Lancaster.
Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette March 6 and 9, 2008
Nancy Lee (Frost) Miller 2
Lancaster, Ohio
28 Mar 1965 - 14 Oct 2004
Nancy Lee Miller, 39 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 at her residence after a 4 1/2-
month battle with cancer.
She worked in the dietary department of Fairfield Medical Center. She was a Lancaster High School
graduate, Class of 1983.
She is survived by husband, Brad Miller; two daughters, Christine Donaldson and Tiffany Miller, both of
Lancaster; son, Cody Miller of Groveport; granddaughter, Hannah McAfee; mother, Catherine Frost; two
sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy and Mark Warner, all of Lancaster, and Mary Reed of Corning; brother
and sister-in-law, Michael and Nyoka Frost of Thurston; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins.
1 Martha L Kidder is displayed as a classmate in the 1981 Mirage Yearbook but is listed as a graduate in
1983 in the 2010 LHS Alumni Directory.
2 Listed in Lancaster Eagle Gazette as a 1983 Graduate of LHS but not listed in the 2000 LHS Alumni
directory.
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She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Frost; and mother-in-law, Phyllis Miller.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with Pastor
Glenn Williams officiating. Burial will follow in West Rushville Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given to the family
c/o the funeral home.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Saturday, October 16, 2004
Todd Allen Ruff
Lancaster, Ohio
23 Jan 1965 – 1 Jan 2000
Todd Alan Ruff, 34 born Jan. 23, 1965, in Lancaster, died Saturday, Jan 1, 2000, at his residence.
He was employed at Simmons Company, Grove City, was a former member of Eagles and the Tarhe Lions,
and was a 1983 graduate of Lancaster High School and a graduate of the Columbus Business College.
He is survived by his parents, Phillip L. and Darlene Ruff of Lancaster; brother, Rodney L. Ruff of
Lancaster; special nephew, Hunter Lee; grand-mothers, Evelyn Ruff of Rushville and Carrie Strawn of
Lancaster; uncles and aunts, Paul E. (Pauline) Ruff of Canal Winchester, George (Barbara) Mowery,
Edward (Florence) Tipple, Lester (Edna) Strawn, Samuel (Vonda) Strawn, Leo (Kay) Strawn, all of
Lancaster,
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Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette January 3, 2000
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Michael James Parobeck
7 Jul 1965 – 3 Jul 1996
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Erick Scott Mitchell
Lancaster, Ohio
5 Oct 1964 – 19 Sep 1994
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Kenneth George Milbaugh
Lancaster, Ohio
28 Dec 1964 – 26 Oct 1993
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David Allen Dickerson
Ohio
24 Apr 1965 – 25 Jun 1993
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Paul M. Weidner
Lancaster, Ohio
22 Jun 1965 – 19 Jan 1989
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Notes:
The following classmates are listed as reported deceased in the 2000 LHS Alumni directory but
confirmation has not been obtained.
3 Kenneth George Milbaugh is not listed in the 1978-1998 Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituary Index
published by the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society in Lancaster, Ohio.
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Dianna M. Morgan
Dianna M. Morgan is not listed in the 1996 LHS Alumni Directory
Check 10 Dec 1966 – 9 Nov 1998 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Dianna M. Morgan is not listed in 1978-1998, 1999 or 2000 Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituary
Index published by the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society in Lancaster,
Ohio
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Larry Dale Douglas
Larry Dale Douglas is not listed in the 1996 LHS Alumni Directory
Check 9 Jan 1965 – 22 Dec 2003 in Boulder, Colorado
Larry Dale Douglas is not listed in 1978-1998, 1999, 2000, or 2003 Lancaster Eagle Gazette
Obituary Index published by the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society in
Lancaster, Ohio
Looking for additional information
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