Obituaries
Gary Sellars
Feb 8, 2019
Gary E. Sellars, 67, of Amanda, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born June 9, 1951 in Newark and was the son of the late John and Mary (Lewis) Sellars. Gary would have graduated from Newark High School but enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam...
Judy Elaine Mullins
Feb 4, 2019
Judy Elaine Mullins, 78, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1940 in Harts, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Blaine and Sally Dingess. Judy was retired from UPS after 27 years of service and a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. Judys love...
Leona King
Jan 31, 2019
Leona Maxine “Mac” King, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1931 in Beech Hill, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Garland and Sally (Kinnard) Bechtle. Leona enjoyed people, gardening, flowers and reading. She and her late husband, Harry Lewis...
Joan Ruth Schumacher
Jan 21, 2019
Joan R. Schumacher, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Hicks) White. She attended Blessed Hope Bible Church. Joan is survived by her son, John Schumacher of New Martinsville, WV; grandsons, John and...
Fumiko Clarke
Jan 19, 2019
Fumiko A. Clarke, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll. She was born in Okinawa, Japan on March 30, 1941 and came to the United States in the early 1970's. She was retired from Columbus Industries. She is survived by a son, Hallie (Carrie) Clarke of Lancaster; daughters, Naomi (Brad) Adams...
Robert Picklesimer
Jan 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Kelly Picklesimer, 67, of Amanda, OH, passed away January 19, 2019, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. He was a man who worked tirelessly to provide comfort and opportunities for his family, whom he loved with quiet, fierce devotion. His tales were tall, but always true – and he will be greatly missed.
Bob was born in Columbus,...
Thelma Mae Strous
Jan 12, 2019
Thelma Mae Strous, 79, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born July 4, 1939 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (Lovett) Hartranft. Thelma was a 1957 graduate of Stoutsville High School and member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Tarlton and...
Ralph W. Aldenderfer
Jan 8, 2019
Ralph W. Aldenderfer, 102, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1916 and was the son of the late Perry and Minnie (Spangler) Aldenderfer. Ralph was a member of the Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church and various veteran’s organizations. He was a WWII veteran and served as a pilot...
Charles Kinser Jr.
Jan 8, 2019
Charles Kinser Jr., 94, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2019 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster. He was born August 20, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Lindsey) Kinser Sr. Charlie spent his first 10 years in school attending Walnut Schools and graduated in 1942 from Amanda...
Teresa Porter
Dec 25, 2018
Teresa Ann Porter, 59 of Amanda, passed away December 25, 2018 at Riverside Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1959 to Earnest and Wanda (Eskridge) King in South Bend, IN. Teresa was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church and adored her children and loved spending time with her five grandchildren. She is survived by her...
Louise Tipple
Nov 27, 2018
Stella “Louise” Tipple, 93, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the farm. She was born September 24, 1925 in Hocking County to the late Isaac and Laura (Green) Arter. Louise retired after 38 years with Mid-West Manufacturing. She loved to play bingo with her bingo buddies, especially her sister Gladys. ...
Mildred Maxine Williams
Nov 13, 2018
Mildred Maxine Williams formally of Amanda, Ohio went to her heavenly home on November 13, 2018. Born May 24, 1929 in Fairfield County, she is the daughter of the late George Nelson and Mary Margaret (Alexander) Drake She is survived by two brothers, Paul (Ed) and David Drake, her daughter, Shirley Curran, two daughters in...
Eileen Garrett
Nov 12, 2018
Eileen Garrett, 89, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born July 4, 1929 in Colfax, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Shaeffer) Kohler. Eileen was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School, retired from General Electric in Circleville after 30 years of service and a former cook at...
Judy Noble
Nov 11, 2018
Mary Judith “Judy” Noble, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1938 in Minneapolis, Kansas and was the daughter of the late Jack and Marie (Morton) Gardinier. Judy was a member of St. John XXIII in Canal Winchester and was retired from Amanda Clearcreek Schools where she served...
Chad Hoffman
Nov 8, 2018
Chad Hoffman, 44, of Stoutsville, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends. He was born February 8, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. Chad was a 1992 graduate of the Amanda-Clearcreek High School where he played football and was a part of many victorious football games. He was a participant and supporter of the...
Ollie Riegel
Oct 31, 2018
Ollie M. Riegel, 91, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on August 3, 1927 in Ross County and was the daughter of William and Golda (Martin) Wisehart. Ollie was a 1945 graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and attended Grant Hospital School of...
Austin Wright
Oct 21, 2018
Austin Alan Wright, 20, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1998 in Lancaster and was the son of Jeffrey Wright and Tonja Kirchgessner. Austin was a 2018 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. He leaves behind his grandparents, Otis and Linda Simmons who...
Carol E. Bates
Oct 18, 2018
Carol E. Bates, 79, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster. She was born on December 13, 1938 in Clearport and was the daughter of the late Merle and Eva (Hanaway) McBroom. Carol was born and raised in Fairfield County and was a 1957 graduate of Amanda High School. She...
Esther Jean Huffer
Oct 17, 2018
Esther Jean Huffer, 75, of Amanda, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1943 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn (Sheline) Sinift. Jean is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter J. Huffer; daughter, Kim (John) Conrad of Lancaster;...
Robert E. Kane
Oct 10, 2018
Robert E. Kane, 77, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was born September 29, 1941 in Fairfield County to the late John W. and Gleneth (Smith) Kane Jr. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Viet Nam and was a retired truck driver for Miller Pipeline. He is survived by...
