Obituaries

Feb 13, 2021

Drew K. Gorby, 32, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born January 3, 1989 in Columbus and was the son of Joseph Gorby of Lancaster and Lori Ann (VanGundy) Gorby of Lancaster. Drew was a 2007 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Deegan...

Feb 8, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

Richard E. “Rich” Troup, 80, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021.  He was born November 22, 1940 in Pleasantville, Ohio the son of Richard Eugene Troup and Edna (Ruffner) Troup.  Rich was a 1958 graduate of Pleasantville High School and attended The Ohio State University.  He managed the three mills owned by his family and operated as...

Jan 31, 2021

Earl Paul Stauffer, age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio (formerly of Massillon, Ohio) passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Earl was born in Massillon, Ohio, on November 5, 1936, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Keller) Stauffer. He was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and worked as a machine inspector at Tyson Bearing Company for 27 years. In...

Jan 30, 2021

   Richard E. Luck, age 92 of Lancaster passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Summit’s Trace Healthcare Center in Columbus.  He was born June 16, 1928 in Fairfield County, the son of the late Edwin G. and Lucille (Warner) Luck. Richard worked for many years at Huddles and then retired from the Lancaster City Schools Maintenance Department. He was...

Jan 27, 2021

Haylen M. Tabor, age 16 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 14, 2004 in Lancaster the son of Jeffrey Johnson and Laura Tabor. Haylen was a sophomore at Lancaster High School where he was loved by all. He was a goofball, jokester and the class clown. Haylen...

Jan 24, 2021

Parvy Hill Jr., age 88 of Amanda passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1932 in Maineville, Ohio the son of the late Parvy and Ida Grace (Linsey) Hill Sr. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the Ohio Prison System, retiring on 1991 with 31 years...

Jan 23, 2021

Robert W. Parry, age 78, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Buckeye Care & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born April 26, 1942 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Albert and Helen Jean (Hildebrand) Parry.  He was a United States Navy veteran and had worked primarily in construction and building bridges.

He is...

Jan 18, 2021

Robert E. Hondel Sr., age 86 of Amanda, passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born October 29, 1934 in Estill, KY, son of the late Willis John and Madge (Martin) Hondel. He was a US Navy Veteran and was retired from General Motors with 35 years of service. He was a member of the...

Jan 13, 2021

George A. Bartram, age 58, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 13, 1962 in Lancaster and was the son of the late George and Georgia (Hamilton) Bartram.  He was co-owner of Clearcreek Machine Company in Amanda.

            He is survived by his son, George (Alice) Bartram of Lancaster; grandchildren,...

Jan 10, 2021

John F. Canfield, age 69 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1951 in Lancaster, son of the late Martin and Esther (Schaeffer) Canfield. John was an Army veteran and he was retired from Anchor Hocking.

   He is survived by his daughter Tara Bentley, of Florida; several grandchildren and great...

Jan 3, 2021

Betty M. (Conkle) Chapman, age 81 of Amanda, and formerly of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Grove City. She was born January 29, 1939 in Wegram, Ohio, daughter of the late Luther and Louella (Mason) Conkle. Betty enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was an excellent cook who had owned several restaurants with her...

Dec 30, 2020

   John W. Buckler, age 73 of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Woody and Jane (Cantrill) Buckler. He was a lifelong carpenter who would do anything for you and could build anything. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father,...

Dec 26, 2020

The public visitation and funeral service for Janet Posey has been postponed. Please share this information among her family and friends to help make others aware. Updated service arrangements will be announced later by Taylor-Theller Funeral Home. We, along with Janet's family, appreciate your patience and understanding at this difficult time.

Janet L. Posey age 66 of Lancaster, passed away...

Dec 25, 2020

Ray G. Wampler, age 88 of Stoutsville, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1932 in McDowell, KY, son of the late Rome and Lucille (Moore) Wampler. He was a member of Lithopolis Blue Lodge #169; 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Aladdin Shrine, member of the Pickaway County Shriners and...

Dec 22, 2020

   Aaron M. Pheaster, age 40 of Amanda passed away in Dayton, Ohio. He was born August 5, 1980 in Lancaster, the son of Paul and Mary (Danner) Pheaster. He was a 1999 graduate of Logan Elm High School where he played snare drum in the band. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003 when he...

Dec 21, 2020

   Leota “Shorty” Harmon, age 77 of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Amanda, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home in Lakeland, FL. She was born March 22, 1943 in Fairfield County, daughter of the late Levi and Mabel (Polen) Harmon. She was a veteran of the US Navy and was a photographer. She worked for Kodak during...

Dec 15, 2020

Stuart Allen Wharton went to be with His Lord on the morning of December 15, 2020

at his home near Amanda after fighting a courageous 3 ½ year battle with stage-4 

cancer. Stuart was born on September 4, 1963, in Lancaster, to Donald Buryl Wharton

and Ruth Ellen Wharton (Loy).

   Stu graduated from Amanda-Clear Creek in 1981, and in...

Dec 14, 2020

Mary F. Bresler, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1941 in Fairfield County, daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Dennison) Ety. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Pleasantville High School. She worked in banking for over 50 years and was retired from Fairfield Federal in 2016...

Dec 8, 2020

   Betty J. Stevens, age 90 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1929 in Pickaway County, daughter of the late Floyd and Grace (VanFossen) Francis. She was retired from G.E. in Circleville. She was a member of the Southeast Ohio Dairy Goat Association and the Hocking Valley Steam Thrashers Association.

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