Obituaries

Nov 24, 2016

Margaret M. “Peg” Gardner, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.   She was born August 6, 1953 in Logan and was the daughter of the late Warren and Elsie (Barr) Gardner.  Peg was a graduate of Lancaster High School and furthered her education at Hocking Tech.  She worked at Tri-County Physicians for several years before...

Nov 19, 2016

Milton E. Speakman, 88, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on August 15, 1928 in Amanda to the late Edward and Lulu (Young) Speakman. Milton was a veteran of  World War II and the Korean War, serving in  both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. Milton was an electrician...

Nov 16, 2016

Peggy L. LoMaglio, (Swackhammer) 75, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born on October 16, 1941 in Hocking County to the late Marshall and Eloise (Poling) Downs. She was a member of  Laurelville Church of God and attended Fairview U.M. Church. Peggy enjoyed teaching Sunday School, volunteering for others, loved cooking and baking, singing and gardening She...

Nov 15, 2016

Kristy Brubaker, 49, of Amanda, passed away November 15, 2016 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born on August 28, 1967 in Columbus, and is the daughter of Milford and Janette (Douglas) Howell. Kris loved animals, and was a longtime supporter of animal rescue organizations. She is survived by her husband Phil of 27 years; sons, Joshua (Casey) Brubaker and...

Nov 9, 2016

James W. Braden, 26, of Stoutsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 as a result of a tragic auto accident.  He was born December 7, 1989 in Lancaster and is the son of John E. and April D. (Burley) Braden who survive.  He attended his whole life at Amanda Clearcreek and was a carpenter for ABC Improvements. In addition to his...

Oct 26, 2016

Nina M. Smith, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.  She was born in Mentor, Ohio on February 26, 1937 to the late Robert Sr. and Evelyn (Heskett) Stoneman. Nina was a member of First Church of God, and previously worked for Ohio Bell as a long distance operator. She was a long time...

Oct 24, 2016

Donna Kay Penhorwood, 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Pickering House.  She was born August 8, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Mary L. (Widner) Weller.  Donna was formerly employed as a housekeeper for Fairfield Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Earl Penhorwood;...

Oct 21, 2016

Melissa L. Tipple, 36, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, October 21, 2016.  She was born June 23, 1980 in Lancaster.  Melissa was as a home aide. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Lee A. Tipple; children, Katlyn, Zack and Zowie Tipple; father and stepmother, Ted and Sandra Miller; mother, Debra Miller and step father...

Oct 20, 2016

Darrell Eugene Johnson, Sr., of Laurelville, left his health struggles behind at the age of 66 on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born Sept. 16, 1950 in Circleville and was the son of the late Ray and Juanita (Grooms) Johnson.  He served his country as a bulk fuelman in the Marines from 1970-1974 and was formerly employed by T.D. Thompson...

Oct 19, 2016

Edgar M. Stump, 75, of Rockbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.   He was born March 15, 1941 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Dickson and Violet (Lutz) Stump.  Edgar was a retired mechanic for Eastside Nursery and a member of Salt Creek Community Church. He is survived by his wife 50 years, Donna (Young)...

Oct 19, 2016

Timothy T. Schmueckle, 73, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was born December 19, 1942 in Columbus and was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Hyatt) Schmueckle.  Tim proudly served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Navy.  He was a general manager of MPW Industrial Services in Hebron and retired after...

Oct 17, 2016

Gerald E. DeLong, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.  He was born May 10, 1936 in Amanda and was the son of the late Lee and Alice (Sanders) DeLong.  Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Amanda High School, retired as a union painter for Lazarus and attended Fifth Avenue Church of...

Oct 11, 2016

Alice M. Bitler, 83, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016.  She was born March 6, 1933 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Earl and Laura Poling.  Alice was a 1951 graduate of Lancaster High School.  She was a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church, The “Lunch Bunch” and chair volleyball team. Alice is survived by her husband...

Oct 9, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Donald G. “Kat” Julian, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 5, 2016. He was born August 7, 1944 in Lancaster to the late Charles and Coral (Kern) Julian. Don retired after 42 years of service with Anchor Hocking. He enjoyed a good round of golf, following Amanda Clearcreek football, loved family times and good food...

Sep 29, 2016

Infant Robert Charles Edward Rose, born sleeping on September 29, 2016 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. He is survived by his parents, Jessica “Echo” Weekley and David Michael Rose; brother, Michael Alexander Rose; maternal grandparents, Russell and Angela Weekley all of Lancaster; paternal grandfather, Robert Rose of Amanda; great grandparents, Lloyd and Monta Noble of Tarlton, Robert and Diane Rose...

Sep 29, 2016

Beverly A. Schlosser, 77, of Stoutsville, went home to her Lord and family in heaven on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born June 15, 1939 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (Starkey) Brown.  Beverly attended Circleville High School and on Nov. 9, 1957 married the love of her...

Sep 27, 2016

Dorotha A. Bussert, 92, of Amanda, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Pickering House.  She was born February 9, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (DeLong) Frank.  Dorotha was a life long member of Zion United Methodist Church and a graduate of Stoutsville High...

Sep 25, 2016

Susan Marie Pinkstock, 66, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born September 23, 1950 in Greenfield and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Newman) Wisecup.  Susan was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, a Sunday school teacher and lay delegate.  She was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek...

Sep 23, 2016

Richard E. Hood, 87, of Amanda, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 23, 2016.  He was born on January 28, 1929 in Massachusetts and was the son of the late Chester and Esther (Allen) Hood.  Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during WWII.  He was a former member of Amanda Lions Club and a retired electrician for Claypool Electric...