Obituaries
Jeremy F. VanGundy
Dec 5, 2017
Jeremy F. VanGundy, 41, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born November 23, 1976 in Columbus and was the son of Gerald F. and Brenda (Wemer) VanGundy who survive. Jeremy was a 1995 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and was a foreman for American Boring. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
PAUL "P.D." KRAFT
Dec 4, 2017
Paul David “P.D.†Kraft, 87, of Circleville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Pickaway Manor. He was born on August 24, 1930 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Turney and Lola (Leist) Kraft. P.D. was a graduate of Circleville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Pontius...
Phyllis Kessler
Dec 3, 2017
Phyllis J. Kessler, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Carroll Place. She was born April 30, 1936 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Paul Henry and Ruth (Ruble) Shaw. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a member of St. Mark Church She was an avid gardener and enjoyed interior decorating. Phyllis...
Edie Christy
Dec 3, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Edith “Edie†Christy announces her passing on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Sugar Grove, at the age of 89. Our dear, sweet mother has left this world, yet we are confident she is now dancing in heaven. Born September 24, 1928, to Osville and Mary Risner of Carey, Ohio, Edie was...
Louise Hill
Dec 2, 2017
Louise Hill, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1934 in Lancaster to the late Charles and Orpha (De Vault) King. Louise loved spending time with her grandchildren as well camping. She and her husband enjoyed traveling on their Gold Wing Motorcycle. Louise is...
Jerry G. Lynn
Nov 27, 2017
Jerry G. Lynn, 73, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at OSU-Wexner Medical Center. He was born on January 30, 1944 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Ervin and Grace (Curtis) Lynn. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Walnut High School. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard and was retired from General Electric...
Dianne Durose
Nov 17, 2017
Dianne Durose, 70, of Lancaster, passed away November 17, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1946 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Louise (Hartranft) Denney. Dianne was a graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and a retired surgical tech for Fairfield Medical Center. She also served as the office manager for Dr. Durose. She was...
Geraldine Forrest
Nov 17, 2017
Geraldine L. “Geri†Forrest, 88, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born June 9, 1929 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late William and Nettie (Potts) Bower. Geri received her BA in Library Science from Ohio Dominican University and was retired from Wagnall’s Memorial in Lithopolis. She is survived by her husband, 70...
Eva Kinser
Nov 16, 2017
Eva Kinser, 94, a long time resident of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born May 12, 1923 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Effie (Gwartney) Davis. Eva graduated from Amanda High School and married Charles Kinser on October 26, 1944. She followed him to Florida when he was drafted in...
Jack Edward Tilley
Nov 15, 2017
Jack Edward Tilley, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was born September 12, 1934 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and was the son of the late Jess O. and Noma (Brassfield) Tilley. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn (Hughes) Tilley; daughter Cathy Tilley and a son, Jeff Tilley and daughter-in-law,...
David G. Gerhardt
Nov 12, 2017
David G. Gerhardt, 52, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Somerset Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 24, 1964 in Circleville and was the son of the late George Gerhardt and Barbara (Butler) Heine. David was a 1983 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. He had a love for martial arts, playing guitar and hunting....
Jane Sharp
Nov 11, 2017
Jane A. Sharp, 52, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born April 26, 1965 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Curtis and Jo Ann (Seifert) Boice. Jane was a graduate of Lancaster High School, member of Oakland United Methodist Church and a clerk for Oakland Grocery. She was a 4-H advisor for Clearcreek Showmen...
James Jackson
Nov 9, 2017
James A. “Jim†Jackson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on November 9, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio to Joseph and Nora Jackson on January 22, 1933. He graduated from Berne Union High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired after more than 30 years as a machinist with General...
Betty Louise Bowman
Nov 7, 2017
Betty Louise Bowman, 89, a former resident of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence at Reflections. She was born October 15, 1928 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Floyd E. And Viola (Good) Ruff. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School and a former member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Amanda...
Maxine A. Hunter
Nov 6, 2017
Maxine A. Hunter, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1933 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Garnet (Martin) Hartley. Maxine attended South Bloomingville School and formerly worked at General Electric in Circleville. She is survived by her children, Tom (Mary) Hunter of Florida, Janet...
MARY BOWERS
Oct 31, 2017
Mary F. (Goodman) Bowers, 81, of Lancaster, passed away October 31, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1936 in Pickaway County to the late Larry and Catherine (Leist) Goodman. Mary was a 1954 Graduate of Amanda High School. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard “Dick†Bowers; children, Randy (Brian) Bowers of Florida,...
Dusty Shaeffer
Oct 24, 2017
Dustin P. “Dusty†Shaeffer, 33, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at his residence in Leesburg, Ohio. He was born August 13, 1984 in Lancaster and was the son of Paul and Pamela (Lawson) Shaeffer who survives. Dusty was a 2002 graduate of Lancaster High School and was currently employed at Dakota’s Steak House in Hillsboro, Ohio. He loved...
Harold Joseph Stumph
Oct 17, 2017
Harold J. Stumph, 83, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born September 18, 1934 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Dwight and Maize (Pinkstock) Stump. He was retired from Lancaster Glass and enjoyed making wicker baskets from White Oak splints. He is survived by his wife of 60...
Alvin E. Fosnaugh
Oct 15, 2017
Alvin Ellsworth Fosnaugh, 99, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was born December 13, 1917 in Amanda and was the son of the late Emanuel and Lily (Campbell) Fosnaugh. Alvin attended Amanda United Methodist Church and retired from Bent Bolt. He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Julian of Amanda and JoAnn...
Philip "Mike" Thornton
Oct 14, 2017
Philip M. “Mike†Thornton, 54, of Amanda, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1963 in Columbus and was the son of the late Thomas Walter and Joann (Kistler) Thornton. Mike was a 1982 graduate of Teays Valley High School and a member of Marcy Lutheran Church. He enjoyed riding horses, country line dancing...
