Obituaries

Mrs. Hilda I. Moyer
Aug 9, 2011
Hilda I. Moyer, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born July 8, 1919 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Netuschill) Wolfinger. Hilda was a charter member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She was a 1938 graduate of Amanda High School, 53 year member...

Mr. Donald E. Switzer
Jul 25, 2011
Donald E. Switzer, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield. He was born November 7, 1925 in Baltimore, Ohio and was the son of the late Forrest and Dorothy (Swinehart) Switzer. Don was a 70 year member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong farmer in Fairfield County, former member of the Canal Winchester...
Mrs. Margaret H. Young
Jul 22, 2011
Margaret H. Young, 94, of Amanda, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at LanFair. She was born February 25, 1917 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late William Henry and Lola Maewood (Baker) Hoffman. She was a member of Israel Lutheran Church at Dutch Hollow, Missionary Guild and Euchre Club. She is survived by three sons, Jack...

Mrs. Marthalee Taylor
Jul 17, 2011
Marthalee (Marty) Taylor, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1922 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Miles and Gertrude (Conrad) Bell. She had made her home at Reflections Senior Retirement Center for the past seven years. Marty is survived by a sister, Danielle (Jerry) Azbell,...

Mr. Burtis J. Ambuehl
Jul 16, 2011
Burtis "Burt" Ambuehl, 77, of Lancaster, beloved husband of Doris, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was born December 25, 1933 in Ada, Minnesota and was the son of the late Anton and Magdalena (Walle) Ambuehl. He was married on March 25, 1957 to Doris Bonen. Burt attended Josephinum in Delaware, Ohio where he initially...

Mr. William W. McNutt
Jul 13, 2011
William W. McNutt, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. He was born December 27, 1950 in Lancaster and was the son of the late William P. and Iva Elizabeth (Ansel) McNutt. William was formerly employed by Lancaster Glass for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. (Cordle) McNutt; daughters, Tricia...

Mr. Billy Joe Kelley
Jul 10, 2011
Billy Joe Kelley, 73, of Lancaster ,Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born August 18, 1937, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the son of the late William E, and Florene Richardson Kelley. Billy was a former supervisor at Western Electric / ATT, until his retirement in 1989, He was an owner and trainer...

Mr. Timothy D. Curry Jr
Jul 4, 2011
Timothy D. Curry, Jr. "T.J.". Age 29, of Lancaster, died Monday from the result of a motorcycle accident. Tim was a Self Employed Contractor for Curry Construction Inc. Survived by wife Jenny Holcombe Curry, Chattanooga; Son Isaiah of Chattanooga; Parents Timothy and Theresa (Blankenship) Curry, Lancaster; Sisters Tiffany (Jon) Little, Valdosta, GA; Jenny (Matthew) Riker, Lancaster; Grandmother Dorothy Blankenship, Lancaster;...

Mr. Charles Ray Rhymer
Jul 4, 2011
Charles Ray "Barney" Rhymer, 91, formerly of Circleville, passed away July 4, 2011. He was born December 8, 1919 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late George and Jeanette (Conrad) Rhymer. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Circleville. Barney was an Army veteran of WW II from 1941-1945. He fought in many battles...

Mrs. Bessie M. Love
Jun 18, 2011
Bessie M. Love, 103, of Circleville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Brown Memorial Home in Circleville.She was born March 16, 1908 in Fairfield Co. and was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Shupe Bowers.Bessie was preceded in death by husbands, Earl Doering and Franklin Love; son, Gerald Doering; and four brothers, Walter, Clay, Russell and...
Mrs. Betty Jane Stebelton
Jun 16, 2011
Betty Jane Stebelton Betty Jane Smeck Stebelton, 84 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday June 16, 20011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre . She was born February 24, 1927 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late William M. and Amanda Carpenter Glenn. Betty's first job was for Kresge 5 & 10 store for .$.25 an hour. After taxes she took...

Mrs. Norma Jean Schneider
Jun 7, 2011
Norma Jean Sharp Schneider, 84 of Circleville, formerly of Oakland, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2011 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 30, 1926 near Waverly to Walter E. and Clara Jenkins Osterle. She was a 1944 graduate of Kingston - Union High School. She worked as a bookkeeper and salesperson for Frankel's in Chillicothe and J.C....
Mrs. Alice Marie Parker
May 29, 2011
Alice Marie Parker, 87, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1923 in Wren, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Marion Franklin and Julia Rebecca (Rhodes) Crates. She was a life long member of Cedar Hill Calgary U.M. Church. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Justice...
Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Grubb
May 22, 2011
Carolyn R. Grubb, 61, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Berger Hospital. She was born August 10, 1949 in Stoutsville and was the daughter of the late Verne and Betty (Smith) Carter. Carolyn was a graduate of Logan Elm High School, U.S. Marine serving in Viet Nam and was retired from General Electric. She is survived by...

Mr. Vincent Brian Cordle
May 21, 2011
V. Brian Cordle, 51, of Rockbridge, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1959 in Lancaster and was the son of Clarence and Arleta (Ogg) Cordle. He was a 1978 graduate of A-C High School and a fork lift driver for T & D Thompson Co. in Laurelville. He is survived by his...

Mr. Thomas E. Moore
May 20, 2011
Thomas E. Moore, 52 of Lithopolis, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. Carmel Medical Center East on Friday May 20, 2011. He was born Oct. 2, 1958 in Lancaster and was the son of James and Mary Kuhn Moore who survive. Tom was a 1977 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. He was an Arborist. In addition to his parents he...

Mr. Kent Kraft
May 14, 2011
Kent Kraft, 55, of Amanda, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born November 30, 1955 in Lancaster and was the son of P.D. and Clara (Schooley) Kraft. Kent was a 1973 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and former employee of Simmons and Kleinline. Kent played men's fast pitch softball for over 15 years...
Mrs. Louella B. Betz
Apr 22, 2011
Louella B. Betz, 93, of Amanda, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Emeritus at Lakeview in Groveport. She was born October 2, 1917 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Ignatzi) Ketter. She was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens and Amanda Lunch Bunch. Former member of Farm Bureau Council...

Mr. Harold Timothy Roark
Apr 21, 2011
Harold "Tim" Roark, 55, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was born June 21, 1955 in Columbus and was the son of Harold and Macel (Prevette) Roark. He was a member of United Pilgrim Church in Royalton and a 1973 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. Tim is...
Mr. Barry L. Aldenderfer
Apr 20, 2011
Barry L. "Butch" Aldenderfer, 64, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born January 26, 1947 in Stoutsville and was the son of the late Harry Leland and Ina Cinderella (Betz) Aldenderfer. Barry was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance and Omega Lodge #564 F & AM. He is...