Obituaries
Carole A. Fife
Aug 26, 2021
Carole A. Fife, age 78 of Columbus passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 12, 1943 in Columbus, daughter of the late Virgil and Zona (Vance) Mason. Carole loved reading books, knitting and crafting and she was always laughing.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Tom) Detunno, of Columbus, Toni (Greg) Hardman,...
Donald A. Kraft
Aug 25, 2021
Donald A. Kraft, age 86 of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center - River Valley Campus. He was born October 3, 1934 in Columbus, son of the late George and Ruth (McCaffrey) Kraft. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, having served in Korea. He was a lifetime member of the...
Ashley N. Zeimer
Aug 23, 2021
Ashley N. Zeimer, age 33 of Amanda, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at home. She was born October 17, 1987 in Columbus. She was a graduate of Logan Elm High School, class of 2006. Ashley was a positive person who was also full of life and was always willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by her...
Jettie Jean Tackett
Aug 17, 2021
Jettie J. Tackett, age 90 of Marysville and formerly of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She was born January 8, 1931 in Pike County, KY, daughter of the late Otis and Jessie (Damron) Compton. Jettie was a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. She loved caring for and raising many children over...
T.J. Praither
Aug 1, 2021
Tucker James “T.J.” Praither, 12 weeks and 5 days old, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home. He was born May 5, 2021 in Circleville. T.J. was already an avid fan of the Chillicothe Paints, since he enjoyed being “milk-drunk” while attending many games with his family. He was our handsome man and “chunkers” who was always...
Donna O'Hara
Jul 27, 2021
Donna Mae O'Hara, 87, passed peacefully in her home in Winter Haven, Florida on July 27,2021.
She was born May 21,1934 in Fairfield County, Ohio in her grandmother's home. Donna was the daughter of the late Donald and Nellie O'Hara. She worked for the State of Ohio with the disabled at Orient State Institute and then The Ohio Reformatory for...
Carrol A. Stevens
Jul 26, 2021
Carrol A. Stevens, age 84 of Circleville, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born August 9, 1936 in Circleville, daughter of the late Arthur A. and Sylvia M. (Rattray) Leist. Carrol was a graduate of Circleville High School and Ohio University.
She was an elementary school teacher in the Logan Elm School...
Neal A. Shumaker
Jul 26, 2021
Neal A. Shumaker, 83, of Clearport, passed away at his home after a lengthy battle with dementia on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born July 19, 1938 in Clearport and was the son of the late Alva and Helen (Goslin) Shumaker. Neal retired from Kenworth Truck Company in 2000 as a tool and die maker. He was a devoted...
James J. Wohrer
Jul 12, 2021
James Joseph (Jim) Wohrer, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, on July 26, 1948, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Justus) Wohrer.
Jim graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1966 and entered the US Navy in January of 1969. He was proud...
Ida M. Artrip
Jul 11, 2021
Ida Mae Artrip, age 80 of Circleville passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 30, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Jesse and Maragaret (Beckler) Johnson. Ida was a member of the Free Holiness Mission Church in Chillicothe. She enjoyed to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach and Florida. She loved...
Mary Lou McNabb
Jun 25, 2021
Mary Lou McNabb, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born May, 9, 1934 in Thurston, daughter of the late Ira and Grace (Conaway) Seitz. She was a member of the Laurelville Church of God where she also served as the pianist and organist for 30...
Brett "Mooch" Reid
Jun 5, 2021
Brett Allan “Mooch” Reid, 58, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born April 1, 1963 in Lancaster and was the son of the late W. Allan Reid and Linda (Ruff) Reid. He was a 1981 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School where he excelled in football. He was an avid supporter of the Amanda Clearcreek Athletics....
Terry Eugene Williams
Jun 5, 2021
Terry E. Williams, 78, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1943 in Amanda and was the son of the late Fred E. and Evelyn (Yingling) Williams. He was a graduate of Amand Clearcreek High School. He was a truck driver and retired from Wal-Mart. Terry was a...
Edward E. Stebleton Jr.
May 28, 2021
Edward E. “Butch” Stebleton Jr., 71 of Sugar Grove, passed away, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1949 in Amanda and was the son of Edward E. and Ruth (Wolford) Stebleton. He was a 1969 graduate of Lancaster High School where he excelled in football and wrestling. After graduation he enlisted in the...
Jace Edward Spires
May 27, 2021
Jace E. Spires, 36, of Lancaster, died saving his family as a result of a tragic house fire on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born December 28, 1984 the son of Joel Spires and Paula (Lutz) Spires. He was a 2003 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and received an Associates Degree in Construction Management from Ohio State ATI....
Edith Louise Miller
May 24, 2021
Edith (Bowlby) Miller, 84 of New Lexington Ohio passed away on May 24, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1937 in Hocking County. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Clarice (Hutchinson) Bowlby; husband, Charles Miller; children Barney, Catherine, Priscilla, Ada and Ed Bailes; granddaughters, Candy Stearns and Kim Hoffman. She is survived by her brother, Jim...
Kenneth L. Paskins
May 21, 2021
Kenneth L. Paskins, 68, of Stoutsville, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. He was born September 30, 1952 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Emerson and Irene (Roddeck) Paskins. Kenny was a former Virginia State Patrolman, youth leader at B.I.S. and was a carpenter. He served in the U.S. Marines and was...
Barbara G. Anderson
May 20, 2021
Barbara G. Anderson, 76, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1944 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Denver Gail and Anna Louise (Hillyard) Seymour. She liked playing musical insruments, watching black and white movies, an avid QVC watcher and really enjoyed watching the...
Walter L. Miller
May 17, 2021
Walter L. Miller, age 93 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Pickering House surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born April 11, 1928 to the late Edward and Ada (Krile) Miller in Sugar Grove. He worked at Anchor Hocking for 36 years as a production planner and belonged to Redeemer Lutheran Church for many...
Lou Waggoner
May 13, 2021
Mary “Lou” Waggoner, age 79 of Amanda, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021at OhioHealth Berger Hospital. She was born March 25, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Lou had formerly owned Lou’s Purses and Things in Rockbridge where she made between three and five thousand purses over the years.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Waggoner, of Florida; son, Dennis...
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