Obituaries
Neal A. Shumaker
Jul 26, 2021
Neal A. Shumaker, 83, of Clearport, passed away at his home after a lengthy battle with dementia on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born July 19, 1938 in Clearport and was the son of the late Alva and Helen (Goslin) Shumaker. Neal retired from Kenworth Truck Company in 2000 as a tool and die maker. He was a devoted...
James J. Wohrer
Jul 12, 2021
James Joseph (Jim) Wohrer, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, on July 26, 1948, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Justus) Wohrer.
Jim graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1966 and entered the US Navy in January of 1969. He was proud...
Ida M. Artrip
Jul 11, 2021
Ida Mae Artrip, age 80 of Circleville passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 30, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Jesse and Maragaret (Beckler) Johnson. Ida was a member of the Free Holiness Mission Church in Chillicothe. She enjoyed to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach and Florida. She loved...
Mary Lou McNabb
Jun 25, 2021
Mary Lou McNabb, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born May, 9, 1934 in Thurston, daughter of the late Ira and Grace (Conaway) Seitz. She was a member of the Laurelville Church of God where she also served as the pianist and organist for 30...
Brett "Mooch" Reid
Jun 5, 2021
Brett Allan “Mooch” Reid, 58, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born April 1, 1963 in Lancaster and was the son of the late W. Allan Reid and Linda (Ruff) Reid. He was a 1981 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School where he excelled in football. He was an avid supporter of the Amanda Clearcreek Athletics....
Terry Eugene Williams
Jun 5, 2021
Terry E. Williams, 78, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1943 in Amanda and was the son of the late Fred E. and Evelyn (Yingling) Williams. He was a graduate of Amand Clearcreek High School. He was a truck driver and retired from Wal-Mart. Terry was a...
Edward E. Stebleton Jr.
May 28, 2021
Edward E. “Butch” Stebleton Jr., 71 of Sugar Grove, passed away, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1949 in Amanda and was the son of Edward E. and Ruth (Wolford) Stebleton. He was a 1969 graduate of Lancaster High School where he excelled in football and wrestling. After graduation he enlisted in the...
Jace Edward Spires
May 27, 2021
Jace E. Spires, 36, of Lancaster, died saving his family as a result of a tragic house fire on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born December 28, 1984 the son of Joel Spires and Paula (Lutz) Spires. He was a 2003 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and received an Associates Degree in Construction Management from Ohio State ATI....
Edith Louise Miller
May 24, 2021
Edith (Bowlby) Miller, 84 of New Lexington Ohio passed away on May 24, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1937 in Hocking County. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Clarice (Hutchinson) Bowlby; husband, Charles Miller; children Barney, Catherine, Priscilla, Ada and Ed Bailes; granddaughters, Candy Stearns and Kim Hoffman. She is survived by her brother, Jim...
Kenneth L. Paskins
May 21, 2021
Kenneth L. Paskins, 68, of Stoutsville, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. He was born September 30, 1952 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Emerson and Irene (Roddeck) Paskins. Kenny was a former Virginia State Patrolman, youth leader at B.I.S. and was a carpenter. He served in the U.S. Marines and was...
Barbara G. Anderson
May 20, 2021
Barbara G. Anderson, 76, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1944 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Denver Gail and Anna Louise (Hillyard) Seymour. She liked playing musical insruments, watching black and white movies, an avid QVC watcher and really enjoyed watching the...
Walter L. Miller
May 17, 2021
Walter L. Miller, age 93 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Pickering House surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born April 11, 1928 to the late Edward and Ada (Krile) Miller in Sugar Grove. He worked at Anchor Hocking for 36 years as a production planner and belonged to Redeemer Lutheran Church for many...
Lou Waggoner
May 13, 2021
Mary “Lou” Waggoner, age 79 of Amanda, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021at OhioHealth Berger Hospital. She was born March 25, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Lou had formerly owned Lou’s Purses and Things in Rockbridge where she made between three and five thousand purses over the years.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Waggoner, of Florida; son, Dennis...
Bobbie (Bob) L. Jones
Apr 27, 2021
Bobbie (Bob) L. Jones, 70 of Lancaster, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday April 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 15, 1950 to the late Woodrow and Lorraine (Mullins) Jones of Clay, West Virginia. Bob was a 1968 graduate of Clay...
Mildred Sue Moore
Apr 24, 2021
Mildred Sue Moore, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021. Sue was born April 24, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Cordie (Short) Evans of Waverly, Ohio. She was blessed with and survived by 5 brothers and 5 sisters whom she loved deeply. Through marriage, Sue had many...
James T. Anderson
Apr 20, 2021
James T. “Jim” Anderson, age 57 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1963 in Lancaster, the son of James L. and Barbara G. (Seymour) Anderson, who survive. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek, class of 1982. He worked in construction as a drywaller and formerly owned A-C Drywall for...
Carol S. Minnard
Apr 14, 2021
Carol S. Minnard, age 72 of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born April 10, 1949 in Lancaster, the daughter of Homer Lee “Barney” and Bette Irene (Harmon) Bigham. Carol was an easy person to love. She had an easy-going personality; Carol was very loving, most gentle and kind, compassionate, and...
Donald D. DeCamp
Apr 10, 2021
Donald D. DeCamp, age 76 of Rockbridge, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Don was born December 29, 1944 in Columbus, son of the late Donald E. and Kathryn (Thomas) DeCamp. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Norfolk Southern with 33 years of service. Don loved to garden...
Linda L. Young
Apr 6, 2021
Linda L. Young, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 18, 1952 in Orrville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jenny (North) Keplar. She was a founding member of God of All Ages Church, Lancaster. She was a devoted...
Janet Mae Giraud
Apr 3, 2021
Janet Mae Giraud, age 86 of Lancaster passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born October 24, 1934 in Middletown, PA, daughter of the late James William and Elsie Maude (Barry) Leggore. Janet was close with many of the residents where she lived at the Lancaster Campground, too numerous to name. She loved bowling...
