Obituaries
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...
Georgie Beavers
Oct 7, 2017
Georgie (Sharp) Beavers, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Main Street Terrace surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1929 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late John Vance and Della Iona (Arter) Sharp. Georgie was a 1947 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a member of Heidelberg United Church of Christ...
Jessie Naomi Rose
Oct 1, 2017
Jessie Naomi Rose, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 25, 1922 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Icenogle) Moore. Jessie was a member of Eastland Christian Church. She is survived by her children, Robert (Diane) Rose and Doris Castaneda both of Columbus; six grandchildren and...
Emmer E. Baldwin II
Sep 15, 2017
Emmer E. Baldwin II, 27, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born October 17, 1989 in Lancaster and was the son of Emmer E. and Pam (Kint) Baldwin. Emmer was a 2010 graduate of Forest Rose and attended Fairfield Industries. He is survived by his mother; brother, Travis (Mary Beth)...
Juliann Smith
Sep 4, 2017
Juliann “Julie†Smith, 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away at her residence peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017. Julie was born September 20, 1951 in Lancaster to the late Raymond Thompson and Wilda (McBroom) Thompson who survives. She attended Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ in Clearport. Julie was an avid tennis player and Cincinnati Reds fan. She traveled around...
Louise Christian
Aug 24, 2017
Louise Christian, 76, formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Homestead Center in Lancaster. She was born August 26, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Willis Mabry and Nora (Parker) Drake. Louise was retired from General Motors. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Rick) Antle of Amanda, Kathy (Tony)...
Arleta Mae Miller
Aug 18, 2017
Arleta M. Miller, 95, of Circleville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1922 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Hizey) Amspaugh. Arleta was retired from GE after 27 years of service. She was formerly a long time member of Fairview United Methodist Church in...
Walter Kiser
Aug 5, 2017
Walter Kiser, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky and was the son of the late Taulbee and Nellie (Branham) Kiser. Walter was retired from the City of Columbus as a heavy equipment mechanic and a member of the Old Regular Baptist...
William "Bill" White
Jul 29, 2017
William “Bill†A. White, 85, formerly of Amanda, passed away peacefully at Arbors of Carroll on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born August 29, 1931 in Lockbourne, OH to the late John and Bertha (Hicks) White. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955, and later worked at the Ohio State Penitentiary until 1984, retiring as a...
Charles H. Hanes
Jul 24, 2017
Charles H. “Chuckâ€Hanes Jr., 79, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1938 in Columbus and was the son of the late Charles and Shirley (Cordle) Hanes Sr. Chuck was the founder of Econco HVAC in Lancaster and former owner of Hanes Gun Shop in Circleville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and...
