Obituaries
Juanita Culbertson
Sep 14, 2015
Juanita Culbertson, 90, of Amanda, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born August 10, 1925 in Gibisonville and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Merle (Kendall) Fiume. Juanita was a cashier for many years at Jones Hardware in Tarlton. She is survived by a daughter, Leann Culbertson. A grave side service will be held 1:00 p.m....
Kyle Thomas Hanson
Sep 12, 2015
Kyle Thomas Hanson, 62, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky and was the son of the late Carl H. And Margaret E. (Schifler) Hanson. Kyle retired from Anchor Hocking Plant 1 after 43 years of service and was a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union. He...
Bill Boyer
Aug 31, 2015
Harry W. "Bill" Boyer, 80, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Lanfair Center surrounded by his family. He was born May 19, 1935 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Harry L. and Clarabelle (Burberry) Boyer. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School, served in the U.S. Marines Reserve, member of the...
Elva Blankenship
Aug 26, 2015
Elva Lee Blankenship, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away August 26, 2015 at her residence at Carriage Court. She was born October 23, 1925 in Ravenswwod, W.V. to the late Charles and Mabel (Riffle) Bosworth. Elva is survived by her children, Steve (Margie) Blankenship of Hebron, Linda (Jerry) Wemer of Amanda, Judy (Kenneth) Arnold of Buckeye Lake, Freda (Benny) Hartley of Lancaster,...
Harold W. VanGundy
Aug 7, 2015
VanGundy Harold W. “ Gundy†VanGundy, age 60 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1955 in Amanda, Ohio to Herbert and Aileen (Bowersock) VanGundy. He retired from Southeast Correctional Facility with over 15 years of service. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family. In...
Vaughn R. Strickler
Jul 22, 2015
Vaughn R. Strickler, 62, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Rescare Wellington in Wellington, Ohio. He was born May 13, 1953 in Circleville and was the son of the late Elvin and Helen (Pontious) Strickler. Vaughn was a lifetime farmer in the Amanda area. He is survived by a sister, Diane (James) Rhymer of Stoutsville; brothers, Virgil...
Lloyd Keith Welch
Jul 16, 2015
Lloyd Keith Welch, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born February 17, 1936 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Curtis and Florence (Valentine) Welch. Lloyd was a former drywall finisher and a social member of VFW Post #1380 in Lancaster. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd...
Kevin Snoke
Jul 9, 2015
Kevin E. Snoke, age 47, of Laurelville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 3, 1968 and is the son of William and Donna (Botts) Caldwell of West Virginia. Kevin enjoyed demolition derbies, as well as hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Sharma Lee Hunter
Jul 3, 2015
Sharma Lee Hunter, 70, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lanfair Center. She was born January 18, 1945 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Robert and Marietta (Wilson) Callihan. Sharma was a 1963 graduate of Circleville High School, a former teacher’s aide for Amanda Clearcreek Schools and a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church....
Zelda M. Seitz
Jun 24, 2015
Zelda Marie Seitz, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was born March 5, 1937 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie (Cupp) Courtney. Zelda had an extensive work history including Kresge, RBM, Drew Shoe Factory and Quality Farm & Fleet. She is survived by her children, Melody Marie...
Georgia Marcella Arledge
Jun 18, 2015
Georgia “ Marcella†Arledge, age 99 of Stoutsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2015 surrounded by her family at the Pickering House. She was born on October 15, 1915 to the late George and Jeanetta Mae (Conrad) Rhymer. Marcella was an active and a loving mother to nine children. She loved working in her flowers...
Johnie E. Wilson
Jun 7, 2015
Johnie E. Wilson, 62, of Amanda, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wexner Medical Center. Johnie was born on Apr. 22, 1953 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (May) Wilson. He served his country in U.S. Army and received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a self employed electrician. He is survived...
Helen Janice LeVan
Jun 1, 2015
Helen Janice “Jan†(Stebelton) LeVan , age 78 of Lebanon OH, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Jan was born June 1, 1937 in Amanda OH to the late Boyd and Clara (Stump) Stebelton. She is survived by daughters, Geri Conner and Susan Carter; son, Doug (Sheri) LeVan; grand children Maia Conner, Joby (Amanda) Carter,...
Lois E. Hood
May 24, 2015
Lois Elizabeth Hood, age 82, of Amanda Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1933 in San Francisco to the late Carl and Ethel (Phelps) Claypool. She played organ at the Amanda Lutheran Church of which she was also a member for many years. Lois also taught piano lessons, and played organ at...
Mary I. Moore
May 23, 2015
Mary I. Moore, age 76 of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Heartland of Fairfield. She was born on November 25, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Paul and Harriett (Nye) Kuhn. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James Moore; sons, Richard (Jennifer) Moore, Lawrence Moore, and Jim (Jackie) Moore all of Lancaster;...
Charles "Rick" Lones
May 10, 2015
Charles “Rick†Lones, age 65 of Kingston, passed away Sunday May 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1949 in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Juanita (Gobel) Lones. Rick was a 1967 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School, U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and worked as an inspector for the Kenworth Truck...
Merry Lee Walters
May 3, 2015
Merry Lee Walters, age 59 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Pickering House. She was born June 1, 1955, in Washington DC to the late George and Edna (VanDyke) Wilson. Merry Lee worked at Ohio University-Lancaster for over 28 years, most recently as the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Hubert Dalton
Apr 14, 2015
Hubert Dalton, 70, of Amanda, passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born on December 3, 1944 in Inez, Kentucky and was the son of the late Delbert Rufus and Ann (Bowen) Dalton. Hubert was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. He was retired from General Motors in Columbus, belonged to the UAW #969...
Francis Earl Seitz
Apr 13, 2015
Francis E. Seitz, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born June 3, 1930 in Amanda and was the son of Ira and Grace (Conway) Seitz. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Anchor Hocking and delivered for NAPA Auto Parts. Francis was also a member of Faith Memorial Church. He is survived by...
Gayla L. Kull
Apr 9, 2015
Gayla Leigh Kull, 61, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born July 31, 1953 and was the daughter of Billie and Glenna (Snyder) Crook. Gayla was a lifelong member of the Amanda Presbyterian Church and worked with her parents in the operation of the Amanda Greenhouse, which they owned. Additionally, Gayla worked at...
