Obituaries

Aug 11, 2020

Andrew E. Miller, 52, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Pickering House after battling cancer.  He was born November 8, 1967 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Aaron Miller and Bonnie Davis.  He attended Amanda Clearcreek School and worked at Canal Heating & Cooling.  Andy enjoyed fishing and liked working on cars...

Aug 7, 2020

Gene A. Miller, 79, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 13, 1940 and was the son of the late Marvin and Belva (Julian) Miller.  Gene was a 1958 graduate of Amanda High School.  He served on the Amanda Clearcreek High School Hall of Fame Committee and was on the...

Aug 5, 2020

Karl L. Miller, 53, of Laurelville, passed away at his home on August 5, 2020 after a lengthy batle with cancer.  He was born November 9, 1966 in Circleville and was the son of the late Larry Miller and Sally Miller who survives.  Karl was a 1985 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School where he played football and wrestled and...

Jul 25, 2020

Ellen M. Smith, 97, formerly of Stoutsville, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2020.  She was born January 22, 1923 in Stoutsville and was the daughter of the late Henry and Georgia (Goodman) Fausnaugh.  She was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Stoutsville and Israel Lutheran Church at Dutch Hollow.  She was employed...

Jul 21, 2020

Ina (Kate) Jackson, 94, of Pleasantville, died peacefully on July 21, 2020 at home with her daughter and son-in-law in Pleasantville. Kate was a life-long member of First English Lutheran Church of Lancaster and was a dedicated and loving wife and mother.

 

During the war years, Kate worked as a secretary at Curtiss-Wright in Columbus and later as a...

Jul 16, 2020

   Terri L. Gallagher, age 63 of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Crestview Manor. She was born July 19, 1956 in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Richard and Pam (Gibbs) Sayward. She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School, Class of 1975 and then earned her degree in nursing. She was employed at Riverside Hospital...

Jul 9, 2020

   Katherine D. Burnside, age 100 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. She was born October 25, 1919 in Amanda, daughter of the late Homer and Olive (Fosnaugh) Todd. She and her husband, Bill owned Adena Ridge Campground in Lancaster for many years. She loved travelling to many states where she and...

Jul 1, 2020

George Hatem, age 86 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, with his family present. He was born March 29, 1934 in New Lexington, son of the late Moneer and Nellie Hatem. George was a longtime member of St. Rose Catholic Church in New Lexington. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High...

Jun 30, 2020

   Martha J. Kennedy, 79, passed away on June 30, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice House,  Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born January 12, 1941, to Merle and Marjorie Kinser of Amanda. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and her family meant everything to her. 

    She is survived by one daughter, Tammy Baker of Port Charlotte, and two...

Jun 27, 2020

Rick L. Daniels, 65, passed away June 27, 2020 at Grant Hospital following injuries sustained from a car accident on June 21st. He was born March 29, 1955 in Newark and was the son of the late Larry and Patricia (Pheneger) Daniels

Rick is a 1973 graduate of Northridge High School. He was retired from Energy Cooperative in Newark and...

Jun 24, 2020

Karlyann J. Shellabarger, age 9 of Amanda, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born May 18, 2011 in Columbus, the daughter of Alicia (Herschel Green) Adkins. She was a student at Amanda-Clearcreek where she had just finished the second grade. Our Angel Karlyann, “Karbug” was always the...

May 31, 2020

   Delbert W. Waggoner, age 83 of Amanda, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital. He was born May 13, 1937 in Greenup County, Kentucky, the son of Delbert D. and Willamina (Phillips) Waggoner. Delbert served in the National Guard, graduated from Ohio University in 1976 and was retired from the Ohio State University College of Engineering,...

May 20, 2020

Marilyn L. Darling, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 20, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was born August 2, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Georgia “Marcella” (Rhymer) Arledge.  Marilyn loved to dance, work in her flower beds and sing as loud as she could in the car. ...

May 16, 2020

Jay Lang, age 55 of Amanda, passed away suddenly on Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2020 at his home. He was born March 29, 1965 in Orange, California, son of Jerome and Theresa. He worked for Thyssen Krupp Elevator for over 20 years plus and was widely respected as a mentor and leader in this industry. Jay was always a hard...

May 11, 2020

Paul C. “Corb” Gyger Jr., 73, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born at his grandmother’s house on August 31, 1946 in Mars, Pennsylvania to the late Paul C. and Betty (Burford) Sr.   After graduating from Mars Area High School in 1964, Corb joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged...

Apr 28, 2020

Mabel Owens, 90, of Circleville, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  She was born November 7, 1929 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Claude & Rena Bell Russell. She grew up on the farm with 15 brothers and sisters. She married Weldon Owens on June 23rd, 1948 in Greenup, Kentucky. In 1962 they built their...

Apr 19, 2020

Scottie Holbrook, age 80 of Stoutsville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Berger Hospital. He was born October 16, 1939 in Webbville, KY, son of the late Woodrow and Nanna (Caldwell) Holbrook. He was an Army veteran and was a plumber for many years. Scottie was a former member of Fairview United Methodist Church. He served on the Clearcreek...

Apr 17, 2020

Mildred “Millie” Stevens, age 92 of Amanda passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Country Lane Gardens. She was born May 14, 1927 in Vinton County, daughter of the late Floyd and Grace (VanFossen) Francis. Millie loved gardening and her cats. She worked as a caregiver for many years, providing in-home care. She loved her family and her animals.

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Apr 17, 2020

Apr 17, 2020

W. Allan Reid, age 79 of Amanda, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1940 in Lancaster, son of the late Wayne E. and Leota (Helber) Reid. He worked for Anchor Hocking as a machinist before his farming career of 56 years with Rufff’s Seed Farms. Allan actually traveled to Saudi Arabia where...