Obituaries
Ramona Paul
Mar 14, 2017
Ramona M. Paul, 88, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born on January 1, 1929 in Darbyville and was the daughter of the late Charles E. And Ida (Golden) Shade. Ramona is survived by her children, Judy Wells (Rusty Gibson) of Glouster and Michael (Rebecca) Paul of Lancaster; grandchildren, Lisa...
Robert L. Beck
Mar 10, 2017
Robert L. Beck, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was born August 24, 1952 in Lancaster and is the son of Harold and Ethel (Beck) Walters who survive. Bob was a former baker at Jolly Pirate Donut Shop and Tim Horton’s and a member of GPAA. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife...
Ethelyn "Ethie" L. Carroll
Mar 4, 2017
Ethelyn (Ethie) Lou Carroll, 83, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from a short battle with cancer. Ethelyn was born to the late Claude and Ruth (Kane) Carroll in Rockbridge on December 9, 1933. She was number 13 of 14 children. Ethelyn was a retired restaurant owner of KFC in Logan,...
Lindsey Farrell
Feb 28, 2017
Lindsey S. Farrell, 32, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was born March 19, 1984 and is the daughter of Christopher Farrell and Joanie (Stetson) Lantz. She is survived by her children, Camille and Brayden Haley; brother, Corey (Megan Davis) Farrell; nephew, Beckham Farrell; father of her children, Scott (Randolyn Slack) Haley all of Lancaster. Cremation has...
Edith Priscilla Freeman
Feb 23, 2017
Edith Priscilla Freeman, 58, of Nelsonville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born June 28, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Charles Bailes and Edith (Bowlby) Miller who survives. Priscilla is survived by her husband, Dan Freeman; children, Debra VonWert, James Stearns, Charles (Joanna) Stearns, Loretta Stearns and Ronald (Jill) Brown; step daughters, Mistee (David)...
Weyland F. Bale
Feb 22, 2017
Weyland F. Bale, age 95, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 20, 1921 in Galena, Ohio to the late Forrest and Florence (Ritchie) Bale. Weyland was a US Army Air Force Veteran serving in WW II as an Aerial Gunner. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant with the...
Forrest F. Gabriel
Feb 17, 2017
Forrest F. Gabriel, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born July 11, 1929 in Athens County and was the daughter of the late George F. and Stella Mae (Dowler) McKinley. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Pythian Sisters in Stoutsville, O.E.S. and Clearcreek Valley Grange. She is survived...
Peggy R. McHale
Feb 5, 2017
Peggy R. McHale, 89, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Homestead Center in Lancaster. She was born May 15, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bernard and Ruth (Martin) Cluff. Peggy attended the Amanda U.M. Church, and was a member of Olivedale Senior Center. She had previously worked in the cash office for Lazarus Department Store...
Gerald Franklin Butler
Jan 19, 2017
Gerald “Jerry†Franklin Butler, 79, of Lancaster passed away on January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Weston, West Virginia to the late Foster Butler and Rachel Mildred (White) Butler. He graduated from Philo High School in Philo, Ohio where he then enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force as a frogman, he trained...
Phyllis L. Young
Jan 18, 2017
Phyllis L. Young, 89, long time resident of Amanda, has gone home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born August 12, 1927 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late McClellan and Florence (Griffey) Clark. Phyllis was a life long member of the Amanda United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, William (Judy)...
Joseph "Koty" Huston
Jan 14, 2017
Joseph Dakota “Koty†Huston, 21, of Amanda, passed away on January 14, 2017. Koty was born on February 2, 1995 in Fort Irwin, California. He was a 2013 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and attended Fairfield Career Center. He graduated from Army basic training in Fort Jackson, SC on November 7, 2013. After basic training he was stationed at Fort...
Lavada Wampler
Jan 13, 2017
Lavada Wampler, 86, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away January 13, 2017 in Lancaster. She was born December 27, 1930 in Columbus, and was the last living child of the late Dave and Cora (Roe) Osborn. Lavada was a lifelong member of Reese Community Baptist Church. She had previously worked as a furnace operator and retired from CE Glass. Lavada is survived by...
Donald E. Bussard
Jan 4, 2017
Donald E. Bussard, 83, of Amanda, passed away on January 4, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1933 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Lowell and Mary (Rittman) Bussard. Donald was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired butcher for B.I.S. He is survived by two daughters, Ronda Wiseman of Lancaster and Melissa (Chris) Beaty...
James "Mike" Jordan
Dec 30, 2016
James Michael “Mike†Jordan, 54, of Groveport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born October 3, 1962 in Columbus and was the son of Arnold Lee Jordan and Barbara (Jarvis) Osborn. Mike was formerly employed by BLS Trucking as an area manager. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy (Berry) Jordan; daughters, Heather (fiancé Zachary...
Sue A. Imler
Dec 28, 2016
Sue A. (Young) Imler, 64, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born December 31, 1951 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Burnett and Eunice (Burgner) Young. Sue was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and retired from Scott Lumber after 27 years of service. She is survived...
James N. Cox
Dec 28, 2016
James N. Cox, 77, of Circleville, passed away December 28, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 2, 1939 in Scioto County and was the son of the late Thomas and Ivory (Keaton) Cox. James attended Ashville CCCU, a member of Rickly Lodge #30 F&AM in Columbus. James was a truck driver for TL Express for over...
Michael P. Foster
Dec 25, 2016
Michael Perry Foster, 35, of Logan, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2016. He was born August 13, 1981 in Montgomery, West Virginia and is the son of Ronald and Erma (Kelly) Foster who survives. Michael formerly worked in the coal mines in West Virginia following in the footsteps of his father. He was employed by the Shelly Company in Grove City as...
Merlyn Schlosser
Dec 24, 2016
Merlyn A. Schlosser, 80, of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones on the 24th of December at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born February 2, 1936 to Arthur and Katherine (Redmond) Schlosser in Cross Village, Michigan. He was a 1954 graduate of Harbor Springs High School in Michigan. After graduation he joined the Air Force. He worked his way...
Timothy D. Clarke
Dec 23, 2016
Timothy D. Clarke, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Pittsburg, PA on September 28, 1962. Tim was the son of James F. And Ruth A. (Dwyer) Clarke. He was a designer for AEP in Columbus. Tim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lesley (Cotton) Clarke; son, Christopher Clarke...
Joyce Ann Peters
Dec 12, 2016
Joyce Ann Peters, 76, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born May 6, 1940 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Margaret (Harmon) Wears and Henry Buzzard. Joyce was a member of Hopewell U.M. Church. She is survive by her children, Jerry (Kathy) Peters, Jr. of New Lexington, Anthony (Sheila) Peters of...
