Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Bruce A. Stump, 62, of New Lexington, Ohio, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  He was born October 9, 1955 in Pickaway County.  Bruce  was employed by Millwright Local #1090 in Columbus He is survived by his children, Shawn (Nenyah) Stump of Lancaster, Krista (Lincoln) Rhymer of Amanda and Tara (George) Abbott of Laurelville; father,...

Apr 11, 2018

Mark W. Ratcliff, 54, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at The James Cancer Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born May 10, 1963 and was the son of the late Howard Ratcliff and Alline (Patton) Ratcliff.  Mark was a Fairfield County Deputy Sheriff and served for 25 years. He is survived by his wife...

Apr 8, 2018

Apr 3, 2018

Nichole M. “Nikki” VanGundy, 37, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  She was born on October 22, 1980 and was the adopted daughter of Kevin and Patty (Bickel) Swackhamer who survive. Nikki is survived by her husband, Ted VanGundy; children, Taylor and Joseph Patterson both of Amanda; three sisters, Jodie Swackhamer, Misty...

Mar 26, 2018

Velma Marie Sharp, 84, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 26, 2018.  She was born April 6, 1933 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late William and Ada (Wynkoop) Fogler.  Marie was a graduate and valedictorian of Salt Creek High School and a member of Pythian Sisters in Circleville.  She was...

Mar 25, 2018

Donna J. Lama, 79, of Amanda, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Pickering House.  She was born September 28, 1938 in Oakland and was the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Hart) Bowman.  Donna was a graduate of Stoutsville High School and a retired employee of Anchor Hocking after 35 years of service. She is...

Mar 24, 2018

Jerry Joe Peters, 72, of Amanda, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 24, 2018.  He suffered a long time with COPD.  Jerry was born August 13, 1945 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Howard and Edna (Pairan) Peters.  Jerry was raised on the family farm with his brother and sisters.  He was a...

Mar 21, 2018

Allan Craig Switzer, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  Allan was born September 11, 1955 in Fostoria and was the son of the late Donald and Gloria (Pember) Switzer.  He was a 1973 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church.  Allan enjoyed farming with his father...

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Doris Jane (Miller) Barr, 95, of Columbus, formerly of Amanda, Ohio passed away on March 20, 2018 at Friendship Village in Columbus.  She was born on November 5, 1922 in Amherst, Ohio, to the late Franklin S. and Christine (Gruse) Miller.  Doris was a graduate of Amherst High School (1940) and Oberlin College (1944). She retired as a math...

Mar 14, 2018

Lois J. Presler, 91, of Ashville, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Amanda to the late Otis and Hazel (May) Riegel. Lois was a long time member of the Cedar Hill Calvary UM Church, and was involved in many church activities and functions over the years.  She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2018

Betty J. Branham, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on August 9, 1933 in Ousley, Kentucky to the late Elkana and Louisa (Meade) Spears. Betty graduated from Wheelwright High School in KY, and was the manager at Sharff’s in Lancaster for over 15 years. She is...

Mar 10, 2018

Mar 8, 2018

Feb 27, 2018

Robert Richard Turvey, 89, formerly of Tarlton, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Logan Elm Health Care.  He was born April 4, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio and was the son of the late Edgar and Lenna (Diehl) Turvey Sr.  Richard was a graduate of Stoutsville High School,  member of Tarlton U.M. Church and retired from GE...

Feb 27, 2018

David Vance Crites, 32, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Pickering House.  He was born May 8, 1985 in Lancaster and was the son of Willison and Tracy (Mettler) Crites who survive.  David was a 2004 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health...

Feb 26, 2018

Margaret D. Gummere, 83, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Margaret, referred to as Peg by her family and friends, was born on March 5, 1934, in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Margaret I. (Ridgeway) Rinkes.  She was a wonderful...

Feb 7, 2018

Connie K. Lutz, 67, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born July 28, 1950 in Fairfield County to the late Oliver and Gladys (Meecham) Lutz. Connie loved spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed painting and making things for others; she was very crafty.        She is survived by...

Jan 30, 2018

Lois C. Rowley, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Lanfair Nursing Center.  She was born May 7, 1932 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Margaret T. (Love) Johnson.  Lois was member of Faith Memorial Church. She was a retired rural letter carrier and a member of the Rural...

Jan 29, 2018

George W. Holsinger, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2018 as a result of an auto accident.  He was born May 6, 1945 in Franklin County and was the son of the late Eddie and Faye (Morehart) Holsinger.  George was a 20 year veteran serving in the U.S. Army.  He served three tours in Vietnam and...

Jan 27, 2018

Marion E. Miller, 84, of Circleville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1933 in Stoutsville and was the son of the late Clarence E. and Hazel (Britch) Miller.  Marion was a 1951 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  He was a...