Obituaries

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...

Apr 27, 2021

Bobbie (Bob) L. Jones, 70 of Lancaster, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday April 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 15, 1950 to the late Woodrow and Lorraine (Mullins) Jones of Clay, West Virginia. Bob was a 1968 graduate of Clay...

Apr 24, 2021

Mildred Sue Moore, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021. Sue was born April 24, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Cordie (Short) Evans of Waverly, Ohio. She was blessed with and survived by 5 brothers and 5 sisters whom she loved deeply. Through marriage, Sue had many...

Apr 20, 2021

James T. “Jim” Anderson, age 57 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1963 in Lancaster, the son of James L. and Barbara G. (Seymour) Anderson, who survive. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek, class of 1982. He worked in construction as a drywaller and formerly owned A-C Drywall for...

Apr 14, 2021

 Carol S. Minnard, age 72 of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born April 10, 1949 in Lancaster, the daughter of Homer Lee “Barney” and Bette Irene (Harmon) Bigham. Carol was an easy person to love. She had an easy-going personality; Carol was very loving, most gentle and kind,  compassionate, and...

Apr 10, 2021

   Donald D. DeCamp, age 76 of Rockbridge, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Don was born December 29, 1944 in Columbus, son of the late Donald E. and Kathryn (Thomas) DeCamp. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Norfolk Southern with 33 years of service. Don loved to garden...

Apr 6, 2021

Linda L. Young, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 18, 1952 in Orrville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jenny (North) Keplar. She was a founding member of God of All Ages Church, Lancaster. She was a devoted...

Apr 3, 2021

   Janet Mae Giraud, age 86 of Lancaster passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born October 24, 1934 in Middletown, PA, daughter of the late James William and Elsie Maude (Barry) Leggore. Janet was close with many of the residents where she lived at the Lancaster Campground, too numerous to name. She loved bowling...

Apr 1, 2021

Charlene K. Serio, age 68 of South Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1952 in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Juanita (Amspaugh) Frazier. She was a member of St. John Church in Stoutsville and NARVRE Unit 20. She was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek...

Mar 25, 2021

   Donna Mae Horn went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert M. Horn, Sr.; two brothers, Robert Horn, Jr. and Samuel Horn; sister, Ramona Horn. She leaves behind her parents, Garnett and Hoover Horn; son, Jeremy White, of Richland, MO; daughter, Shawna Welch, of...

Mar 25, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" C. Queen, 70, of Warsaw, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 25th, 2021.  He was born February 24, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Norman H. Queen and Lillian (Cave) Queen.  Ron was a member of Gospel Hill Ministry Church. He was previously employed by ATCO, Inc.

Ron is survived by his beloved twin brother, Donald (June) Queen, and brothers Robert and Daniel.  He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins....

Mar 25, 2021

Gailord A. Howard, age 93 of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1927 in the Town of Tonawanda, NY, son of the late Frederick C. and Jessie E. (Gillis) Howard. He graduated from Kenmore Senior High School, Kenmore, NY as an August 1945 graduate in the Class of 1946,...

Mar 18, 2021

   Scott Gordon Smith passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. He was born March 14, 2021 in Columbus, the son of Kyle Smith and Victoria Daniels, of Lancaster. Although “Bubba” wasn’t here long, he had a profound impact on the lives of those closest to him and was he was loved very much. He...

Mar 17, 2021

Carol A. Danner, age 77 of Oakland, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 6, 1943 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Fuhr) Pemberton. Carol loved the Reds and the Bengals. She was a member of the Oakland Methodist Church and loved time spent with family.

She is survived by...

Mar 13, 2021

Lois Karlen, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, was called home on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She passed peacefully at OhioHealth Hospice Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born May 22, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Walter and Henrietta (Hempler) Pichelmeyer.

Lois was a long-time resident of Lancaster and member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She was...

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald L. Lambert, 78, of Amanda, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  He was born Feb. 6, 1943 in Columbus and was the son of the late Jack and Mary (Pollock) Lambert.  He was a sheet metal worker and last worked at Circleville Metal Works. He is a member of the Sheet Metals Worker Union #24.

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Feb 14, 2021

   Kierston S. Jackson, age 29 of Lancaster, had his life tragically taken from him on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born March 7, 1991 in Westerville, the son of Katie Shaeffer and Scott Crossman. Kierston grew up playing football, basketball, baseball and soccer in Lancaster. Mostly, he loved fishing and football. He worked in and was extremely gifted...

Feb 13, 2021

Drew K. Gorby, 32, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born January 3, 1989 in Columbus and was the son of Joseph Gorby of Lancaster and Lori Ann (VanGundy) Gorby of Lancaster. Drew was a 2007 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Deegan...

Feb 8, 2021

Richard E. “Rich” Troup, 80, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021.  He was born November 22, 1940 in Pleasantville, Ohio the son of Richard Eugene Troup and Edna (Ruffner) Troup.  Rich was a 1958 graduate of Pleasantville High School and attended The Ohio State University.  He managed the three mills owned by his family and operated as...

Feb 8, 2021