Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Ludwick

Feb 17, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Ludwick, age 84, a resident of Amanda, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1940, in Washington Court House, to Glenn and Genevieve (Johnson) Ludwick. He was a graduate of Leesburg High School, class of 1958. Following high school, he attended and graduated in the first class of...

Marianne Morgan

Feb 16, 2025

Marianne Morgan, age 93, of Laurelville, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 10, 1931, in Ehningen, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Elise (Bartenbach) Zipperle. Marianne was raised in Germany where she dreamed of being a beautician. Due to the War, she was unable to pursue this dream. In America, she began...

Steve Yoakum

Feb 16, 2025

James Steven Yoakum (Steve), 70, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, February 16 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 10, 1954 to the late James and Norma (Dick) Yoakum. He was an avid genealogist, an outdoorsman, and volunteered for the Boy Scouts. He retired in 2004 from THE Ohio State University after 30 plus years as a...

Curtis Wisecup

Feb 11, 2025

Curtis S. Wisecup, age 69, born August 15, 1955, passed peacefully on February 11, 2025. He was a Barber for over 30 years; over 25 of those were spent at the Zane Plaza Barber Shop. Curtis built friendships and clients that were loyal and long lasting. He attended the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ In Christian Union in Chillicothe and...

Larry Bell

Feb 9, 2025

Larry E. Bell, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at home in Lancaster. He was born August 9, 1954, in Columbus, the son of Joseph and Martha (Bragg) Bell. He was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales, class of 1973. Larry was retired from Sanese Services in Columbus.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Fred Palmer

Feb 8, 2025

Harold Fred Palmer, 92, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Logan Elm Healthcare. He was born March 19, 1932 in Adelphi. He was a member of Dresbach Church and recently attended Circleville First Church.

He is survived by his children, Stephen (Deborah) Palmer and Jean (Bob) Dollison both of Circleville,...

Lawrence Beverly

Feb 5, 2025

Lawrence Edward Beverly was called home on February 5, 2025 after 81 years. Lawrence was born on August 27, 1943 to Hazel and Herbert Beverly who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his loving wife Linda Beverly, children: Tim (Lizabeth) Beverly, Tina (Tony) Taley, grandchildren: Shannon (Eric) Warren, Shellie (Brandon) Bieber, Taylor (Brett) McClure, and five great grandchildren, siblings:...

Colleen H. Bradley

Jan 24, 2025

Colleen H. Bradley, age 98, of Circleville and formerly of Waverly, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born December 28, 1926, in Follansbee, WV, to Carl Newton and Gladys Genevieve (Parrish) Hunter.

Colleen was a longtime resident of Waverly, Ohio and moved to Circleville...

Joyce Wampler

Jan 23, 2025

Joyce A. (Young) Wampler 75, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away January 23rd, 2025, at her home after a brief battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend. Joyce was born April 7, 1949, in Royalton, Ohio to the late Walter Young and Elsie (Harmon) Young. Joyce was a 1967 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School...

Roger Sisler

Jan 23, 2025

Roger Edward Sisler, 77, of Amanda, peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior January 23, 2025. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Roger was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, loved his three sons and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, that loved hunting, fishing, and lawn care.

Roger often was the...

Tabetha Moss

Jan 13, 2025

Tabetha Kay Moss, 31, of Lancaster, left the earth to rejoin her mother and sing in the choir of angels on January 13, 2025. She was born to Timothy Moss and the late Tamela Abner in Lancaster on June 26, 1993.

Aside from her father, she is survived by her son James Paul Davis, III (LJ); siblings, Casey Moss, Jessica (Steven)...

Bob Hill

Jan 12, 2025

Robert 'Bob' Hill, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2025. Bob was born March 17th, 1934, to the late Hamlin and Freda Hill. Bob owned a local custom home building business for decades as a highly respected member of the Lancaster business community, volunteered for the Charity Newsies, was an avid golfer, and never once shaved strokes...

Maxine Christy

Jan 12, 2025

Maxine Christy, age 88, of Amanda, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Altercare Lanfair in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1936, in Colfax to John and Doris (Primmer) Bobbitt. She was a graduate of Rushville High School, class of 1954. For many years, she operated the kitchen at Producers Livestock Association. She...

Judy Smith

Jan 6, 2025

Judy A. Smith, age 69, of Manchester, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born in September 20, 1955, in Lancaster, to Clarence and Marilyn (Mathias) Moore. She retired from Columbus Industries with over 30 years of service. Judy enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets, time spent with her...

Neil LaVeck

Jan 6, 2025

Neil Vernon LaVeck , 81, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1943 to the late Everett and Dorothy LaVeck in Lancaster, Oh.

Neil is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; son, David (Lori) LaVeck; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; brother Jack (Norma) LaVeck, sister Peg (Frank) Dean, brother Mick (Ginger)...

James "Andy" Anderson

Jan 5, 2025

James L. "Andy" Anderson, age 80, of Amanda, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 1, 1944 in Salt Lake City, UT, the son of Harold T. and Mary E. (McCann) Anderson. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1962 where he achieved several track and field records....

Gracille Kuhn

Jan 2, 2025

Gracille M. Kuhn, born to James H. & Mary E. (Harris) McCain on May 10, 1929, the youngest and last of their 11 children. The oldest living sibling, Eva Hanley, lived to be 100 years old. Her siblings were: Elizabeth (Arthur) Fout, Daniel McCain, James T. (Vivian) McCain, Edith L. (Carl) Neal, Freda (Lester) Leasure, Ben (Helen) McCain, Donald (Rosie)...

Ben Julian

Dec 23, 2024

Benton D. "Ben" Julian, age 67, of Milan, Ohio and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Cleveland Metrohealth Hospital. He was born May 3, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Amanda Clearcreek High School. Ben liked country music and enjoyed watching the Smithsonian Channel and PBS. He also enjoyed classic cars and all cars for...

Renae Culbertson

Dec 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Renae Arlene Valentine Culbertson, 70, of Stoutsville, Born December 15, 1954 to Amos G Valentine and Florence M Valentine.

   It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Renae Arlene Valentine Culbertson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who went home to be with our Lord and savior on...

Pamela Blair

Dec 17, 2024

Pamela K. Blair, age 58, of Sugar Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on August 22, 1966, in Lancaster, to Buddy Lynn and Judith (Smyers) Howard. She was a graduate of Bloom Carroll High School, class of 1985. She was the office manager at Northcare Home Services. Pam enjoyed...