Obituaries

Jul 13, 2014

James A. Rizer, 49, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Pickering House.  He was born January 13, 1965 and was the son of Thomas Robinson and Diana Rizer. James is survived by a son, Skyler and a daughter, Haley; mother, Diana Giffen; brothers, Thomas Robinson of Oklahoma and Togarmah (Tina) Robinson of Lancaster; sister, Michelle Heise of...

Jul 1, 2014

Kenneth K. Kellenbarger, 66, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  He was born September 20, 1947 in Lancaster and was the son of Dwight W. and Harriett (Clark) Kellenbarger.   Kenny was retired from Cyril-Scott after 44 years of service.  He was an avid bowler and a member of the Ohio Bowling Council Hall of Fame and the Southeastern...

Jun 30, 2014

Macel E. Roark, 83, life long resident of Royalton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at her residence.  She was born February 8, 1931 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Alex and Lona (Royal) Prevette.  Macel was the former pastor at the United Pilgrim Church in Royalton.  She loved quilting and crocheting for family and friends.  She was an...

Jun 25, 2014

Oliver Thomas Lutz, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born February 2, 1927 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Oliver and Ida (Rutter) Lutz.  Oliver was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a retired electrician from Anchor Hocking. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Blankenship)...

Jun 14, 2014

Ruby J. Hunter, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, June14, 2014 at Stimmell Elderly Care in Lancaster.  She was born August 5, 1931 in Fleming Co., Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Wilson and Bessie (Grose) Thompson.  Ruby was a long time member of Mt. Zion U.M. Church and was a former secretary for Dr. Blosser DDS. in Lancaster. She...

Jun 14, 2014

Don Sharp, Jr., 67, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, June 14, 2014.  He was born January 4, 1947, in Lancaster and was the son of the late Don and Nana (Cordle) Sharp Sr.  Don was a 1965 graduate and co-valedictorian of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and served as a State...

Jun 13, 2014

Helen L. Frayer, 58, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Homestead Center surrounded by her family.  She was born June 2, 1956 in Williamson, West Virginia and was the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Hayes) Estepp.  She was a registered nurse and ordained minister through the Church of God. Helen is survived by her husband, Ed Frayer; mother, Helen...

Jun 10, 2014

James H. Eismon, 69,  of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on July 13, 1944 in Lancaster to the late William and Emma (Spires) Eismon.   He worked both as an ironworker with local 172, as well as a miner in the coal industry for many years.  James was an entertainer, and he played in numerous...

Jun 9, 2014

Joyce Miller, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born May 24, 1930 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Boyd and Clara (Stump) Stebelton.  Joyce was a retired cook from Amanda Clearcreek Schools, member of Fairview U.M. Church, Eastern Star and Clearcreek Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary.  She graduated from Amanda H.S. in...

Jun 8, 2014

Jennie "Mimi" Russell, of Circleville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Jennie was born in Columbus and was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Miller) Shirey.   She was retired from Pickaway Grain/Cargill after many years of service. She is survived by a daughter, Carla (Rob) Bastian of Circleville; two grandchildren, Trevor and Presley Bastian and...

May 21, 2014

Hazel M. Merritt, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born May 22, 1938 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Ray and Vivian (Hummel) Hines.  Hazel worked at Lancaster Glass for over 31 years and she and her husband participated in 4 local farm markets for 14 years.  She was known...

May 20, 2014

Barbara Rose White, 70, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday,  May 20, 2014 at the Pickering House.  She was born July 18, 1943 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Jay and Hilda (Brown) McKenzie.   She is survived by her husband, William A. White; daughter, Cindy Evans of Lancaster; step children, Connie (Paul) Karl of...

May 17, 2014

Donald  Rose, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1931 to the late Wilbur and Velma (Wilkins) Rose. Don was a graduate of Amanda High School. He was a long time farmer at the family farm and worked at Anchor Hocking for many years.  Don and his wife Edna enjoyed their...

May 15, 2014

Chance E. Konkler, age 7, of Port Authur, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born January 25, 2007, and is the son of Amanda C. (Reagan) Ahrent of Texas, and Todd (Leslie Hikec) Konkler of Lancaster, OH.  Chance was thought of by others as an outgoing and polite young man.  He was...

May 10, 2014

David S. Stoneman, 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday May 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1963  in Lancaster and was the son of Saundra (Armentrout) McFarland , and the late Robert Stoneman, Jr.   David loved to go fishing, also an avid golfer, and a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He is survived by his mother, Saundra...

Apr 25, 2014

GIBSON James "Jim" R. Gibson, age 72 of Lancaster, passed away this past weekend at his residence.  He was  born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank R. and Vera G. (Koon) Gibson on September 28, 1941. Jim worked in the restaurant industry for many years, most recently in the Grandview, OH area before retiring. He is survived by sisters, Nancy (Bill)...

Apr 19, 2014

Faye L. Winland, 81, of Laurelville, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Pickering House.  She was born July 13, 1932 in McArthur and was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (McKnight) Oharra. Survived by her husband, Henry "Beanie" Winland; brother, Benny Clayton (Marilyn) Oharra of Laurelville and a good friend Pat Hedges of Laurelville. Cremation has taken...

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Apr 12, 2014

Virginia M. Green, 86, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born December 18, 1927 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late E.H. and Inez (Shaw) Althaus. Virginia was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years,...