Obituaries
Martha Janette Lyons
Jun 23, 2012
Martha J. Lyons, 62, of Heath, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1949 in Chillicothe and was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Violet M. (Howard) Christman. She is survived by four sons, Stephen, Gary, Billy and Bobby; sister, Beatrice (Paul) Huston of Newark; brothers, Charles D. Christman of Ross...
Mr. Russell E. Foster Jr
Jun 13, 2012
FOSTER Russell E. Foster, Jr., 30 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was a Master Mechanic with Company Wrench in Carroll. He was an avid hunter, outdoors man, and had a love for farming, sports, and anything he could create with his hands. Russell had a strong love for his wife Mollie and loved any...
Mrs. Dorothy E. Wasem
Jun 3, 2012
Dorothy E. Wasem, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Lan-Fair Center. She was born April 1, 1920, in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Roy and Carrie (Pierce) Waites. Dorothy was a 1938 graduate of Amanda High School, member of Lancaster United Brethren Church and Olivedale where she participated in the Olivedale Kitchen Band,...
Mr Joseph Conrad
May 24, 2012
Joseph "Joe" Conrad, Lancaster, born July 29, 1915 to James and Winiferd Conrad went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 24, 2012. Joe graduated from Amanda High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. His many dedications and memberships he served included; First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Masonic Bodies, VFW #1380, American Legion #11, Moose Lodge...
Mr. Paul F. Riegel
May 19, 2012
Paul F. Riegel, 92, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. Paul was born September 4, 1919 in Amanda and was the son of the late Cirby Clay and Laura May (Aldenderfer) Riegel. He was a 1937 graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and a 1942 graduate of the Ohio State University where he...
Mr. McKenzie Joe Abram
May 17, 2012
McKenzie "Joe" Abram, 27, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Joe was born Jan. 17, 1985 in Lancaster and was the son of William "Bill" and Venus (McKenzie) Abram, who survive. He was a 2003 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and currently employed as a salesman at S & J Auto in...
Mr. Donald Mack Timmons
May 8, 2012
Donald Mack Timmons, 77, of Amanda, passed away Monday, May 8, 2012 at Berger Hospital. Mack was born June 16, 1934 in Pickaway Co., Ohio and was the son of the late Harold and Ethel (Welch) Timmons. He was retired from International Multi Foods (now Con-Agra) in Columbus. He was a member of the Pickaway Co. Coon Hunters Assoc. Mack...
Bentley Matthew Miller
May 5, 2012
Bentley Matthew Miller, infant son of Matthew Miller and Lacie Johnson, passed away May 5, 2012 at Children's Hospital after brief illness. Bentley was born April 7, 2012 in Lancaster. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Kyndal Bair; grandparents, Paul and Angie Miller...
Mr. Bernard Eugene Kemper
Apr 28, 2012
Bernard E. "Gene" Kemper, 74, of Columbus, formerly of Royalton, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Gene was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Gallia Co., Ohio and was the son of the late Samuel and Minnie (Wiggins) Kemper. He was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Ashville and former construction worker for Porter Drywall....
Mr. William Pearl McKenzie
Apr 27, 2012
William P. McKenzie, 80, of Amanda, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born June 17, 1931 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Henry James and Manda Judy (Skaggs) McKenzie. Bill was a member of the Royalton Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
Ms. Mary K Tipple
Apr 25, 2012
TIPPLE Mary K. Tipple, age 70 of Amanda. Passed away Wednesday morning at Crestview Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past member of the Lady Knights of Columbus. She was born March 16, 1942 in Lancaster to the late Bernard and Nellie (Shaner) Fox. She is survived by her daughters; Jeannie (Rick) Garrett,...
Ms. Danielle T. Zeimer
Apr 9, 2012
Danielle T. Zeimer, 22, of Laurelville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2012 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Danielle was born in Columbus on October 18, 1989. She was a 2008 graduate of Logan Elm High School and formerly attended Damar college in Chillicothe. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Phyllis Paskins of Laurelville;...
Mrs. Marlyn Kay Pittman
Apr 6, 2012
Marlyn K. Pittman, age 72 of Lancaster. Passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was born January 22, 1940 in Lancaster to the late Wilbert and Ruby (Smith) Hines. She was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church and enjoyed Chair Volleyball with the Lunch Bunch. She is survived by her husband Richard of nearly 50...
Mr. Wilbur L. Darst Jr
Apr 4, 2012
Wilbur L. Darst, Jr., 64, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born April 6, 1947 in Pataskala and was the son of the late Wilbur L. and Lillian M. (Strickland) Darst Sr. Will was the general manager and owner of Amanda Bent Bolt in Logan and general manager of the...
Patricia Ann Marvin
Apr 2, 2012
Patricia A. Marvin, 68, of Lancaster. Passed away Tuesday at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1944 in Indiana to the late Francis and Christene (Rose) Marvin. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She retired from The Huntington Bank Operation Center in Columbus and was also a retired hairstylist in Lancaster. She...
Mr. John Allen Kougher Sr
Mar 5, 2012
John A. Kougher Sr., 72, of Amanda, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1939 in Amanda and was the son of the late Lowell D. and Ruth (Vanscoy) Kougher Sr. John was an active member of the Amanda Lions Club and retired from Amanda Grain with over 20 years of service....
Mr. Kenneth D. Amspaugh
Mar 2, 2012
Kenneth D. Amspaugh, 77 of Lancaster, passed away March 2, 2012 at the Pickering House. He was born October 6, 1934 to the late Howard and Mary (Hizey) Amspaugh. He was a member of the Fairfield Beach United Methodist Church, and also a member of the Millersport Lions Club. He was a retired glass worker with over 30 years of...
Mr. Walter R. VanGundy
Feb 26, 2012
Walter R. "Dick" VanGundy, Age 70 of Stoutsville. Passed away Sunday at Berger Hospital. He was born December 21, 1941 to the late Walter and Margaret (Pontious) VanGundy. He was Veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Sonoco Paper. He is survived by wife Sharon (Seesholtz) Vangundy, sons Rick (Tammy) VanGundy of Tarlton, and Clint VanGundy of Stoutsville....
Mrs. Margaret Ann Wolfinger
Feb 17, 2012
Margaret Ann (Krile) Wolfinger, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away Friday at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a long time member of the Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer L. Wolfinger and by her parents Clarence and Laura (Shull) Krile. She is survived by son Michael (Debbie) Wolfinger, of Logan;...
Mrs. Elsie Marie Bookman
Jan 29, 2012
Elsie Marie Bookman, 95, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. Elsie was born on April 3, 1916 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Ray Elmont and Clara Elizabeth (Moody) Dickson. Elsie was a 1934 graduate of Amanda High School, member of St. Peters Lutheran Church and owned and operated the Amanda...
