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Mary D. Wilson, 92, of Logan passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1930 in Orville, Ohio to the late George and Hilda (Bails) Wallace. Mary was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Logan and Pine Lake Estates. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, playing and listening to music and watching Westerns especially John Wayne. Mary is survived by her sons Kenneth (Edna) Wilson, Christopher Wilson, and Dennis Wilson, daughter Jolene (Tom) Larimer, 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Stub) Boals, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roy Ray Wilson,...

Jack E. Craiglow, age 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 20, 2022. He was born in Lancaster to the late Max E. and Dorothy (Gloyd) Craiglow. He was a dedicated member of the North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. After graduating Fairfield Union High School in 1970, He attended the Ohio State Machinist apprenticeship program. He began his career as a machinist with Robert Alten Machine Shop of Lancaster where he had a long and distinguished career. For the past several years, he has been working for Locher, Inc. Machine Shop of Lancaster, where according to friends and coworkers he was considered a "master machinist" and "there is not much of anything in the...

Janet Ruth Potts, age 99, passed away on May 17, 2022. Born on August 15, 1922 in Martinsburg, Oh. Parents, Lloyd & Althea (Davis) Strawn of Logan, Oh. Janet was a 1940 graduate of Logan High School. She worked for R.B.M. (Essex) in Lancaster for 40 years. For about 10 years she volunteered at the Fairfield Medical Hospital in the gift shop & front desk before she became a nurse's aide. Over the years, Janet crocheted, knitted or quilted many items for family& friends that were unique & greatly appreciated. She enjoyed being part of Julie Cuppett's exercise class & the ladies of the class at the Y on Memorial Drive. Buttercup, her favorite dog, will miss her. Janet is...

Hugh "Bud" Spires went to be with his Lord and his beautiful wife Darlene on Friday May 13th at the age of 86. Born on October 4, 1936, Bud was the youngest of eight children of George and Grace Spires. George was originally from Lancaster and Grace from Buchtel Ohio. They married in 1920 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church and later moved to Columbus where most of their children were born, including Bud. Born into a deeply Catholic family, Bud was devout to his Catholic faith. Bud was the last patriarch of the Spires clan, which numbered 56 grandchildren, 102 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren at the time of his father's passing. Bud married Doris A. Wolfe...

Jane Schwendeman, 92, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Circleville, Ohio on September 6, 1929 to Nelson and Becky Bell. She graduated from Walnut Township High School in 1947, Ohio University in 1951, and later Cleveland Clinic School of Physical Therapy. After briefly working as a physical therapist, she found her true passion in motherhood. Jane was a kind and generous woman with a great sense of humor. She loved gardening, outings with the Lunch Bunch, and spending time with her family. She was also a founding member of St. Bernadette Church. Jane is survived by her children and their spouses, Becky and Mark Shonebarger of...

Anne Elizabeth Figgins, age 90, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1932 to the late Howard and Margaret (Jones) Harpster. Anne worked at New Horizons and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir. She and her husband of 24 years, Roger, loved traveling, golfing, and enjoying life in Punta Gorda for the past 7 years. Anne is survived by her children, Barbara (Alan) Risch, James (Leslie) Knox, and Douglas (Lesa) Knox; step-daughter, Carol Figgins-Clarke; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; twin sisters, Marcia Swanson and Mary Lou McKinley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to...

Jamie Paul Cree, 52, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in the comfort of his home Jan. 10, 2022. Jamie who was larger than life, was born in Lancaster, attended Lancaster City Schools and was a member of the wrestling and football teams, graduating from LHS in 1988. He was also a 1993 graduate of Ohio Northern University, where he earned a B.S. degree in Industrial Technologies, played football, and a became a proud member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. Jamie enjoyed keeping in touch with his Fraternity brothers and getting together with them. He had a life-long commitment to fitness and health, was a Patriot, and his hobbies included woodworking, barbequing, travel, politics,...

Kay Hoover Collins, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away on November 2, 2021 at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born on August 8, 1941 in Norman, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Myrtle (Blair) Hoover. Kay retired from Fisher Catholic High School after 27 years of teaching. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. Kay is survived by her sons, Kevin (Etsuko) Collins and Thomas Collins, granddaughter, Maya Collins, and brother, James (John Aubry) Hoover. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Lancaster, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, or the Fairfield Area...

Kaye E. Gaines (Cox) was called to heaven on October 5, 2021. Kaye was born on July 30, 1941 in Circleville and most recently resided in Baltimore. Kaye spent most of her life raising her 3 sons. In Kaye's free time, she loved going to church and bible study as well as spending time with her friends and family. She also really enjoyed making flower arrangements for those she loved, and she enjoyed traveling the United States to attend Classic Car shows with her late husband, Herbie. Kaye retired from the Ohio State University where she worked for many years as a Secretary. Kaye was a coach for Weight Watchers in her early years and was very proud of her work there. Kaye also had many cats...

Stephen Thomas Joos, age 85 of Troy, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy. Stephen was born March 31, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio, son of the late Clarence and Alma (Hempfling) Joos. He was raised in Lancaster with his 11 siblings where they were active in the St. Mary's parish and attended school. He attended St Mary High School where he played basketball and met his high school sweetheart Toni (Thomas) Joos. They were married in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church on September 13, 1958 and celebrated 61 years together before her passing in 2019. Steve was dedicated to his family and lifelong career in the radio broadcasting business. His...

Mary A. Shaut, 86, of Lancaster, OH formerly of Delaware, OH passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her residence. She was gentle in spirit, kind in heart, fierce in faith, she loved God, Jesus, and His mother Mary. Mary is survived by her husband of 68 years R. Edward Shaut; 9 children Douglas Shaut, Debbie (Jay) Shaut-Williams, David Shaut, Dianne (Shawn) Seward, Daniel Shaut, Dana (Beth Bradley) Shaut, Daphne (Ray) Stewart, Mary (Ken) Shaut-Mills; 18 grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Velma (Lloyd) Austin, brothers Charles Austin, Frederick Austin; daughter Denise Shaut. Mary was a devoted prayer warrior for all her family....

Arnett A. "Binks" Griffith, age 99 of Lancaster, passed away on July 4, 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born in Hocking County, Ohio on July 9, 1921 to the late Ben and Blanche (Mahaney) Griffith. Arnett was a U.S. Army Veteran, and served in World War II. He was also a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. Arnett is survived by his son, Ed Griffith; daughter, Janet Daumbenmire; grandchildren, Nancy Moody, Benjamin Griffith, Greg Daumbenmire, and Craig Daumbenmire; great grandchildren, Kelsey, Kevin, and Karlee Daumbenmire, and Max and Patrick Moody; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Griffith,...

Linda K. Boch, 81, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1939 in Bremen to the late Ralph and Vera Irene (Naginey) Nixon. Linda served as assistant Vice President of Fairfield National Bank, retiring after 38 years, and the former co-owner of the Rushville Golf Course. Linda is survived by her son, Tim (Ami) Boch; grandchildren, Casey and Jessa Boch; siblings Ron Nixon, twin Larry Nixon, David Nixon, Nancy Kemmerer, Marcia McCoy, Sandra Steginsky, and Mark Nixon; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Robert J. "Bo" Boch, son Todd A. Boch, and her parents. A...

Mary Ann Flowers, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 21, 1939 in Somerset, OH to the late John and Mary (Flautt) Altier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Flowers on March 3, 2011. Mary Ann obtained her cosmetology license in Columbus, Ohio, fell in love, married February 27, 1960 to the love of her life and started their family. After raising eight children, she re-entered the workforce with Gibson Greeting Cards servicing Kroger (west). She loved interacting with people and helping them find that perfect card for their special occasion. She was often referred to as the "Card Lady". Over...

Janet Courtright Graham went to her heavenly home on June 7, 2021. She was born in Lancaster on February 14, 1929 to the late Armond W. Courtright and Ina L. (Valentine) Courtright. Janet graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947 and Ohio University in 1951, where she met and married her husband of 72 years, Dr. William D. Graham. She received her Masters Degree from Ohio State University. Janet began her teaching career in Stoutsville, Ohio and taught in central Ohio before working for the Ohio State University Extension Service, the Pennsylvania State University Extension Service, then back to the Ohio State University Extension Service from which she retired. She received the Ohio...

Gloria Jean Johnson went to be with her Lord on April 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by husbands Harry J. Canter, James Wolfe, and Joseph Johnson, daughter, Vikki L. Boyle, mother, Lillie Deer and step-father, William Deer. She was a member of New Life Christian Center and enjoyed playing piano, her accordion and singing for the Salvation Army Samaritan Center, Meals on Wheels, and Carriage Court, where she resided. She is survived by cousins, William D. Davis and Linda Teter, both of East Lake, Ohio; special friends, MarySue Taub, Dee Anne Conrad, Tabitha Heisner, and Pat Courtright. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at New Life Christian Center,...