Obituaries
John O. Stone
Aug 27, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts filled with love, we announce the passing of John O. Stone on August 27, 2026, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, veteran, and friend. Though he has left this earthly life, his memory and the love he shared with so many will remain in our hearts forever.
Born October 28, 1940, John was a...
Troy Matthew Daniels
Aug 26, 2026
Troy Matthew Daniels, age 49, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2026, after a courageous fight for his life following an unexpected cardiac arrest.
There are some people who leave behind a hole so large that words fail to explain it. Troy Daniels was one of those people.
To know Troy was to know kindness in its purest form. He...
Dennis Lynn Streitenberger
Aug 23, 2026
Dennis Lynn Streitenberger, 79, of Stoutsville, passed away on August 23, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born on October 12, 1946 in Circleville to the late, Ronald (Buck) and June Evelyn (Brown) Streitenberger. After graduating high school from Amanda Clearcreek in 1964 he was drafted into the US Army. After returning from the Army, he started farming with his...
John H. Chumley
Aug 21, 2026
John H. Chumley, age 80, of Stoutsville, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at OSU Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1945, in Cincinnati, to the late James and Nellie (Fath) Chumley. John was a graduate of Madeira High School in Cincinnati, class of 1963. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University, with a...
Roy Vernon Scott
Aug 16, 2026
Roy Vernon Scott, 83, of Carroll, passed away on August 16, 2026 at home. Roy was born on June 17, 1943 to Russell and Anna (Wolfe) Scott in Lancaster. He attended school at Rushville Union High School class of 1961. He then went on to the Andrew Columbus Barber College. He worked for the Plaza Barber Shop. He took a...
Gaelan F. Pinchot
Aug 15, 2026
Gaelan F. Pinchot, 28, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1998 to Jeff and Tami Schaar in Dearborn, MI. He loved the outdoors, fishing, DnD, Anime, and the Renaissance Faire. Gaelan loved all animals. He most especially loved his daughter.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Charles Belcher.
Gaelan is survived...
Elizabeth E. Bowman
Aug 13, 2026
Elizabeth "Buffy" Bowman, age 64, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 13, 1962, in Chillicothe, to the late Jerry and Jeri (French) Smith. She was a graduate of Circleville High School, class of 1980. She volunteered at the Pickaway Senior Center where she taught line dancing to the seniors...
Patricia A. Shannon
Aug 12, 2026
Patricia A. Shannon, age 85, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Pickering House. She was born on September 4, 1940, in Groveport, to Elmer and Thelma (Flowers) Myers. She was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School, class of 1958. Pat loved to sing. She sang and directed the choir at Hopewell United Methodist Church...
Penny B. Spangler
Aug 7, 2026
Penny Bohn Spangler
December 18, 1942 - August 7, 2026
Penny Bohn Spangler, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully into eternal life on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was born December 18, 1942, in Logan, Ohio, to the late Ernest Bohn and Harriet (Woodrow) Harden.
A devoted homemaker, Penny's warmth and care created a welcoming home for her family, defined above all...
Glenn E. Pearce
Aug 1, 2026
Glenn Eugene PearceFebruary 7, 1947 - August 1, 2026
Born on February 7, 1947, Glenn was the son of the late Forrest and Pauline Pearce. He attended Amanda High School and spent much of his working life behind the wheel, first as an over-the-road truck driver and later as a bus driver. He loved being on the road and, even...
Betty L. Peters
Aug 1, 2026
Betty L Peters, age 88 of Amanda and Logan, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Logan Community Hospital. She was born May 2, 1938, at home in Stoutsville, the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Marshall) Adams. She was a graduate of Stoutsville High School, class of 1956. Betty was a lifelong farmer, together with her husband of...
Carolyn E. Bigham
Jul 29, 2026
Carolyn E. Bigham, age 79, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and dear friends. She was born on October 23, 1946, in Lancaster, the daughter of Clement and Fannie (Clendenen) Welch. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs. She crocheted, loved baking and hosting holidays with her...
Arthur "Duke" Artrip
Jul 28, 2026
Arthur A. "Duke" Artrip, age 86, of Circleville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Mt. Carmel Grove City. He was born December 27, 1939, in Circleville, to the late Walter and Gertrude (Brown) Artrip. He was an active and dedicated member of Sugar Run Community Church. He enjoyed yard sales, going to auctions, family get togethers and he...
Judith A. Starner
Jul 21, 2026
Judith A. "Judy" Starner , age 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Main Street Terrace. She was born on August 15, 1947. Judy enjoyed bowling, bingo, and karaoke. She is survived by her children, Brian Starner and Amber (Bud) Glenn, both of Lancaster; grandchildren, Christina (Rex) Lozier, of Pleasantville, Corey (Jennifer) Mullins, of Amanda, and...
Ronald F. Bates
Jul 11, 2026
Ronald F. Bates, age 87, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1939, in Lancaster, to Frederick and Geneva (Kuntz) Bates. He was a graduate of Amanda High School, class of 1957. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science from The Ohio State University. He was a...
Anthony M. DeCastro
Jul 10, 2026
Anthony Michael DeCastro, 41, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Anthony was born on December 12, 1984, in Circleville, Ohio, to Bonnie Hedges and Mitch Ebert.A 2003 graduate of Logan Elm High School, Anthony lived life with a generous heart, an infectious smile, and a personality that drew people to...
Kathy Campbell
Jul 7, 2026
Barbara "Kathy" Campbell, age 75 of Amanda, passed away July 7, 2026, at her home after a long illness. She was born on November 7, 1951, the daughter of Norman Eugene and Mary Pearl (Orihood) Mills.She was steadfast and devoted to her faith and family. She enjoyed her vacations in Topsail Beach and gardening. Kathy is survived by her son,...
Larry D. Howell II
Jun 20, 2026
Larry D. Howell II, age 65, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. Larry was born on August 12, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio to Larry and Susan (Paxton) Howell Sr. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1979. Larry was an active and beloved member of Frontline Church...
Dick Hoskinson
Jun 18, 2026
Richard L. "Dick" Hoskinson, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 23, 1939, in Williamsport, Ohio, the son of Walter and Mildred (See) Hoskinson. He served in the Navy from 1956 to 1960. Dick was retired from the paper mill in Baltimore. He was proudly a Lay Speaker for...
Reba Jane Kelley
May 27, 2026
Reba Jane Kelley, 98, of Tarlton, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 5, 1928 in Ross County to the late Charles and Ethel (Ross) Miller.
Reba grew up on a farm in Ross County and graduated from Centralia High School. She was a hard worker on the farm and in the home....
