Obituaries
James R. Porter
Dec 16, 2021
James R. "Jim" Porter, age 75 of Amanda passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1946, in West Jefferson, NC, the son of the late Joseph G. and Myrtle R. (McCoy) Porter. He was a member of the Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union and was...
Jo Anne Ebert
Dec 14, 2021
Jo Anne Ebert, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1940, in Reese Station, Ohio to the late Earl and Pearl (Farmer) Hardbarger. She had worked for C.E. Glass and Hordus Brothers in Lancaster and then TS Trim in Canal Winchester. Jo Anne was a member of...
Timothy A. Pinder
Dec 11, 2021
Timothy A. Pinder, age 67, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Altercare Lanfair in Lancaster. He was born June 5, 1954, in Portsmouth, the son of Eddie and Betty (Abrams) Fields. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1973. For forty years, he worked for Shaffer then Bob Summerell Tire Company in Lancaster....
Sharon Rose Lecrone
Dec 4, 2021
Sharon Rose (Lindsey) Lecrone passed away peacefully on Saturday December 04, 2021 at The Pickering House surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born April 20, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Lloyd E. & Leona M. (LeVan) Lindsey. She graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1973 and worked for over 20 years at the Cyril Scott Company before...
Holly Hiles
Dec 3, 2021
Holly Hiles, 48, passed away, December 3, 2021, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born, September 30, 1973 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of Gary E. and the late Donna E. (Irion) Hiles. Holly graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berne Union High School, Class of 1991 and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelors degree in English.
She...
Mae Evelyn Woodward
Dec 2, 2021
Mae Evelyn (Luck) Woodward, age 87 of Amanda, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born August 23, 1934, in Clearport, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Lucille (Warner) Luck. She attended Pleasant Hill Community Church in Laurelville. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and...
Mary L. Cordle
Nov 20, 2021
Mary L. Cordle, age 87 of Amanda, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. She was born May 17, 1934, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mary (Rittman) Bussard. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
She is survived by her sons, Steve (Vicki) Cordle of...
Dolores A. Leistikow
Nov 19, 2021
Dolores Ann (Wilson) Leistikow, beloved mother, grandmother, cousin and friend, passed in her home on November 19, 2021, at the age of 90. She was known for her incredible work ethic and hardworking nature. Dolores worked for Oasis-EBCO Manufacturing for more than 40 years and Schottenstein's for 20 years. Not long after she retired from her two full time jobs,...
M. Arlene Hiles
Nov 15, 2021
M. Arlene Hiles, age 82 of Amanda, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Crestview Manor in Lancaster. She was born July 15, 1939, in Buchtel, the daughter of the late John F. and Enid L. (Robson) Savage. Arlene was a 1957 graduate of Nelsonville York High School. She retired from the Cafeteria Food Service Co. at Lucent Technologies. She...
Kenny Smith
Nov 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth William Smith, age 78. Kenny passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2021. He was born August 6, 1943 in Amanda, Ohio, one of eleven children of the late Marjorie (Stebelton) Smith and Elmer Smith.
Kenny was a hard working man who was always willing to help family...
Candace Kay Scarberry
Nov 10, 2021
Candace Kay “Candy” Scarberry, age 70 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born August 22, 1951, in Columbus, daughter of the late William and Betty (Garrison) Suver. She was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School, class of 1969. Candy was a member of the Real Church in Pickerington. She...
Goble J. Branham
Nov 10, 2021
Mr. Goble J. Branham, 91, of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1930, in Rockhouse, Kentucky and was the son of the late Duvall and Delphia (Rowe) Branham and was raised by his step-father, Hurshel Ramey. He was a retired teacher for Logan Elm Schools...
Ronald Lee Chase
Nov 10, 2021
Ronald L. Chase Jr., age 61 of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 26, 1959, in Columbus. He was a graduate of Canal Winchester High School and Eastland Career Center. Ron worked for Town and Country Auto Parts for 34 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and he especially liked Dale...
Mike Miller
Nov 9, 2021
Mike D. Miller, age 64 of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1957, in Pickaway County, son of the late Maynard and Joyce (Stebelton) Miller. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1976 and then attended OU-L where he earned an Associates Degree in Electronics. In...
Ricky Queen
Nov 8, 2021
Ricky Queen, age 68 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation. He was born April 4, 1953, in Columbus, the son of the late Wilburn and Lena (Hart) Queen.
He is survived by his siblings, Phyllis Kougher, Boyton Queen, Goldie (Lee) Sterling, Lisa (David) Fisher; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...
Sandie Dee Rawlins
Nov 7, 2021
Sandie Dee Rawlins, 54, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born June 6, 1967 and was the daughter of Richard Holland and the late Carol (Spangler) Holland. She was a 1985 graduate of Teays Valley High School. Sandie was in quality control at Nifco of America in Canal Winchester. She...
Wilma Jean Moore
Nov 6, 2021
Wilma Jean Moore, age 90 of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Gail. She was born in Lancaster on January 1, 1931. She lived an active life and enjoyed raising and racing thoroughbred horses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Esther (Cook) Mathias and her husband, Jerald E. "Jug" Moore. She...
Steven L. Friesner
Nov 5, 2021
Steven L. Friesner, age 69 of Rushville, was received into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1952, in Lancaster, the son of Paul E. Friesner Sr. and Anna Catherine "Kate" (Tucker) Friesner-Hickman. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, class of 1970. He attended Capital University...
Joyce E. Butterbaugh
Nov 4, 2021
Joyce E. Butterbaugh, age 89, of Stoutsville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Carriage Court in Lancaster. She was born September 8, 1932, in Circleville, daughter of the late Howard and Pauline (McDonald) Huston. She was a graduate of Stoutsville High School, class of 1950. Joyce was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She loved...
Marion "Richard" Pittman
Nov 3, 2021
Marion "Richard" Pittman, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 3, 1939, in Logan, son of the late Truman Pittman and Velma (Cox) Nicolia. He was retired from Lancaster Electro Plating with over 30 years of service. He attended the Amanda United Methodist Church where he was active with his...
