Obituaries
Mrs. Marilee Hinton
Mar 24, 2013
HintonE. Marilee Hinton, 82 of Lancaster passed away peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was born in Fairfield County on August 21, 1930 to the late Everett & Forest (Bussart) Hunter. Marilee graduated from Amanda High School in 1948. For over 50 years she played piano at Mt. Zion U.M. Church and attended Faith Memorial...
Mrs. Goldie Mae Flowers
Mar 14, 2013
Goldie Mae Flowers, 88, of New Lexington, formerly of Amanda, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 9, 1924 in Hocking County and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Bigham) Wilson. Goldie was a 1942 graduate of Gibisonville High School. She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn...
Ms Gay Rebecca Sharp
Mar 8, 2013
Gay Rebecca SharpThe angels are likely posing for a group picture, as Heaven has gained the services of a beloved, keen-eyed professional photographer. Gay Rebecca Sharp, 67, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Pickaway Manor Care Center in Circleville. She was surrounded by friends and family and passed peacefully.Gay was born February 9, 1946, in...
Mrs. Helen V. Brown
Mar 7, 2013
Helen V. Brown, 88, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Homestead Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 6, 1925 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Frazier) Compton. Helen was a former cook for Amanda Clearcreek Schools and retired from Essex Wire. She attended Fairfield Community Church She is survived by...
Mrs. Virginia Stone
Feb 17, 2013
Virginia I. Stone, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 11, 1920 in Vinton Co., Ohio and was the daughter of the late Carl and Garnett (Clark) Glaspell. Virginia was a 1938 graduate of McArthur High School and life time member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church....
Angie Marie Moody
Feb 13, 2013
Angie M. Moody, 42, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. She was born June 2, 1970 in Detroit and was the daughter of Frank Aaron and Thelma Lea (Varney) Leach. She is survived by her mother, Thelma Lewis of Milford, Michigan; brother, Michael (Barbara) Leach of Milford, Michigan; sister, Jennifer Browning of...
Mr. Robert Eugene Althaus
Feb 5, 2013
Robert E. Althaus, 66, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1946 in Amanda and was the son of Eugene and Mary (Gordon) Althaus. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield Union High School, an Army National Guard veteran who served during the Viet Nam era, lifelong farmer in Fairfield County...
Mr. Roger H. Armentrout
Feb 5, 2013
Roger H. Armentrout, 67, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after an extended illness. Roger was born September 19, 1945 in Columbus and was the son of the late Homer and Jean (Hayes) Armentrout. He was a retired automobile mechanic. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife and best friend of 48...
Mr. Paul James Brown
Jan 23, 2013
Paul J. Brown, 76, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center. Paul was born July 23, 1936 in Carbon Hill and was the son of the late Alman J. and Marjorie (Mender) Brown. He was a truck driver and worked as delivery sales for Coca-Cola, Schwann's and various companies. After he...
Mr. Barry F. Hood
Jan 21, 2013
Barry F. Hood, 57, of Sugar Grove, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at OSU Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1955 in Columbus and was the son of the late Francis and Ina (Nicholson) Hood. Barry was a retired Lt. Col. of the U.S. Navy and served in the Viet Nam and Gulf Wars. He received his Master's...
Mrs. Marguerite M. Bussert
Jan 19, 2013
Marguerite M. Bussert, 95, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1917 in Sugar Grove and was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Alice (Fisher) Stalder. Marguerite was a 1935 graduate of Amanda High School and held various positions from secretary to truck driver for many...
Mr. Phillip "Steve" Young
Jan 13, 2013
Phillip "Steve" Young, 57, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at his residence. Steve was born April 8, 1955 in Hocking County and was the son of the late James Mander and Lucy Belle (Adams) Young. He was a 1973 graduate of Logan Elm High School and was the owner of Young's...
Mrs. Darlene F. Darst
Jan 4, 2013
Darlene F. Wolfe, 62, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2012 as a result of an auto accident. She was born Mar. 10, 1950 in Victoria, Texas. Darlene was the daughter of the late James and Eunice (Butler) Wolfe. She is survived by a daughter, Angela (Rhen) Blais of Greenfield; son, Jim (Dee) Darst of Pataskala; step daughters, Andrea...
Ms. Patti L. Ehorn
Jan 1, 2013
Patti L. Ehorn, age 61 of Lancaster passed away suddenly January 1, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1951 in Circleville, Ohio to Ruby (Thompson) Hunter and the late Harold Hunter. Patti was retired from Job and Family Services, and was currently a realtor for Anderson & Company Realtors. In addition to her mother, she...
Mrs. Rhonda Lee Brown
Dec 29, 2012
Rhonda Lee Brown, 43, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born Feb. 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA and was the daughter of the late Ronald E. and Ada L. (Taylor) Ayers. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Robert Brown; daughters, Orena Ayers and Crystal Brown; brothers and sisters, Wendy, Ron, Billy...
Mr. Orville L. Garrett
Dec 17, 2012
Orville L. Garrett, 83, of Amanda, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1929 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Robert and Nellie (Reed) Garrett. Orville was a 1947 graduate of Stoutsville High School, volunteer fireman for Amanda Fire Dept. and former owner and operator of Garrett's Garage...
Mr. Daniel Merkoziaj
Dec 15, 2012
Daniel Merkoziaj, 43, of Grove City, Dec. 15, 2012 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. Born in Albania on Nov. 20, 1969 the son of Lutfi and Irini (Angjeli) Merkoziaj. Daniel was a professor at Columbus State University. Survived by wife, Arjola Hizmo; daughter, Eva Maria Merkoziaj; mother, Irini Merkoziaj; sister, Anna (Douglas) Ruff. Services 1:30 p.m. today at the Greek...
Mr. Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin
Dec 14, 2012
Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin, 77, of Amanda, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Joe was born July 12, 1935 in Adelphi and was the son of the late Kenneth Emmer and Mabel (Huffman) Baldwin. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Anderson Road Construction and a lifetime member of the Harley Owner's Group, Lancaster. Joe...
Mr. Gardner William Hunt Jr
Dec 13, 2012
Gardner William "Gary" Hunt Jr., 81, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his residence. Gary was born April 26, 1931 in Buffalo, NY and was the son of the late Gardner William and Mable (Schutrum) Hunt Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in the Counter Intelligence Command in Korea. He was former owner and operator...
Mrs. Melba Winland
Dec 6, 2012
Melba E. Winland, 99, of Whitehall, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Manor of Whitehall. She was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Vinton Co. and was the daughter of the late Garfield and Josie (Bishop) Hill. Melba was retired from Buchanan's Furniture in Lancaster and attended Hopewell United Methodist Church many years ago. She is survived...
