Obituaries
Tim Morrison Sr.
Dec 26, 2022
Tim Morrison Sr, 67, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1955, to the late Beeman and Audrey (Hettinger) Morrison. Tim was an amazing father to Beeman (Krista) Morrison and Tim Morrison Jr. He was always helping both his sons on everything from cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, home remodeling...
Dorothy Gullatta
Dec 21, 2022
Dorothy M. Gullatta, age 79 of Circleville, passed away on December 21, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born in Cleveland on December 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Florence (Francl) and John Petrasek. Dorothy retired from AAA with over 25 years of service and was also co-owner of Mr. Meatball in Columbus with her husband. ...
David Boyd
Dec 11, 2022
David P. Boyd, age 79 of Amanda, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home. He was born January 11, 1943, in Coshocton, the son of the late John R. and Opal M. (Mossman) Boyd. He was a graduate of Coshocton High School, class of 1960 and then attended Ohio University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he...
Douglas Heffner
Nov 30, 2022
Douglas Dean Heffner, age 62, left this world unexpectedly on November 30, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 14, 1959, to Glenn and Ruth Heffner. Doug was a drummer in the Lancaster High School Band of Gold and he carried his affinity for music with him throughout his life. He couldn't resist drumming along to the beat...
Saundra M. Tipple
Nov 28, 2022
Saundra Marie "Sonnie" Tipple, age 58 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born November 24, 1964, in Lancaster, the daughter of Connie Jo (Cashdollar) Stuart. She was a member of the Lancaster High School class of 1983. After several unfulfilling jobs, she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a cosmetologist...
Diana L. Hyme
Nov 27, 2022
Diana L. Hyme, age 61 of Amanda, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on September 15, 1961, daughter of the late Carl and Marlene (Spaw) Hyme. Diana was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1979. She retired from the Petsmart Distribution Center in Groveport with 31 years of...
Chandra L. Destadio
Nov 26, 2022
Chandra Destadio, born May 13, 2001, died tragically in a car accident on November 26, 2022. A graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 2019, Chandra was a loving, free spirit, seeing the good in everyone. She made her own rules. Chandra could be the best daughter at times, or she could have a lot of attitude, but that...
Roberta Hutchinson
Nov 25, 2022
Roberta F. "Bert" Hutchinson, age 71 of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born January 28, 1951, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late John Earl and Lucille Jones. She formerly attended New Life Christian Church in Chillicothe. Bert loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, C.J. and John Russell Hutchinson,...
Ronald I. McKenzie
Nov 23, 2022
Ronald I. McKenzie, age 71 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 5, 1951, in Lancaster, the son of the late Ray and Dorotha (Poling) McKenzie. Ron was a member of AMVETS Post #1985, American Legion Post #11, VFW Post #1380, and the Lancaster Moose Lodge #955....
Richard M. Paskins Sr.
Nov 20, 2022
Richard M. "Rick" Paskins Sr., age 73 of Laurelville passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Berger Hospital in Circleville. He was born February 2, 1949, in Greensboro, PA, the son of the late Emerson and Irene (Roderick) Paskins. He was a proud mason, loved planting flowers, deer hunting and taking care of his wife and kids. Rick was a...
Richard "Dick" Bowers
Nov 19, 2022
Richard L. "Dick" Bowers, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home. He was born October 29, 1934, in Fairfield County, the son of the late Russell and Tressa (VanFossen) Bowers. Dick was a graduate of Amanda High School, class of 1952 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957,...
Joshua Meadows
Nov 16, 2022
Joshua A. "Josh" Meadows, age 43 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 20, 1979, in Lancaster, the son of Bob and Cindy (Nafzger) Meadows. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School, class of 1997 where he enjoyed playing soccer. Josh loved cars, especially low riders. He put a lot...
Catherine Hartley
Nov 15, 2022
Catherine R. Hartley, age 100 of Stoutsville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born January 10, 1922, in Stoutsville, daughter of the late George and Jeannette (Conrad) Rhymer. As a youngster, Catherine worked diligently on the family farm. After graduating from Stoutsville High School in 1940, she went to work for Murphy's....
Margo Crow
Nov 11, 2022
Janet "Margo" Crow, age 74 of Thurston, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1948, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Jona and Edna (Detwiler) Hite. She was a graduate of Sheridan High School (Northern Local), class of 1966 and then went on to Ohio University where she earned her Bachelor's...
Thomas L. Thornton
Nov 2, 2022
Thomas L. Thornton, age 72, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Country Lane Gardens in Pleasantville. He was born February 18, 1950, in Columbus, the son of the late Oma and Alyce (Rostorfer) Thornton. Tom was a volunteer firefighter at Violet Township and Amanda Township. He was a member of the Amanda Masonic Lodge, F. &...
Randy Lee
Oct 27, 2022
Randy Lee, age 67 of Amanda, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1954, in Lancaster, the son of the late George R. and Mary C. (McGee) Lee Hamilton. Randy was a member of the Amanda Christian Church and the Amanda Masonic Lodge #509, F. & A. M. for over 25 years....
John S. Payne
Oct 20, 2022
John S. Payne, age 91 of Circleville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living. John was born September 6, 1931, in Pickaway County, the son of the late Oather and Hazel (Rowland) Payne. He was retired from DuPont as a Technical Supervisor with 37 years of service. John served proudly in the US Navy during...
Hazel M. Henderly
Oct 19, 2022
Hazel M. Henderly, age 93 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home. She was born August 18, 1929, in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Herman F. and Iva M. (Webb) Sterling. She was a longtime member of the Amanda Presbyterian Church. After 22 years wintering in Florida, she became a shuffleboard pro. She loved...
Brian M. Carl
Oct 19, 2022
Brian Carl, age 38 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born April 12, 1984, in Columbus, the son of Jeffrey and Mary (McCann) Carl. Brian was a member of the Groveport Moose Lodge. He loved riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers; anything with wheels and a motor. He was passionate about his work and his children.
He is...
Martha "Marti" Curtis
Oct 18, 2022
Martha A. "Marti" Curtis, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her home. She was born December 26, 1941, in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Akeney) Wylie Sr. Martha was a graduate of Xenia High School. She was a longtime member of Greencastle Bible Church. She was a dedicated mother...
