Obituaries
Linda Carr
Oct 10, 2019
Linda (Wampler) Carr, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio fell asleep in death on October 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 2, 1950 to Charles Lester and Lavada Wampler. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. She was married to Leonard E. Carr of Beckley, WV on...
Treva Ann Fausnaugh
Oct 9, 2019
Treva Ann Fausnaugh, 89, of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born April 29, 1930 in Ross County and was the daughter of the late Delano Cyrus and Ida Elizabeth (Dearth) Haynes. Treva was a 1948 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She...
Clara A. Kraft
Oct 9, 2019
Clara A. Kraft, 86, of Circleville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville. She was born January 14, 1933 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Earl Truman and Gertrude Irene (Spung) Schooley. Clara was a 1950 graduate of Amanda High School and a life long member of Pontius United Methodist...
William A. Smith
Oct 8, 2019
William A. Smith, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home. He was born March 29, 1924 in Toronto, Ohio and was the son of the late Perry J. and Thelma Jane (Shoemaker) Smith. Bill was a 1942 graduate of New Lexington High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from...
Bryan K. Hutchinson
Oct 3, 2019
Bryan K. Hutchinson, 59, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born July 29, 1960, the son of Clifford and Mabel (Roark) Hutchinson who survive. Bryan was a 1978 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired elevator mechanic...
William "Bill" Maravy
Oct 1, 2019
William “Bill” M. Maravy, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on October 10, 1948 to the late William “Glen” Maravy and Maxine (Kilbarger) Maravy Fox. Bill graduated in 1966 from Bishop Fenwick H.S., and married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Jenny Wessel in 1969....
Ruth E. Heffner
Sep 24, 2019
Ruth Elizabeth Heffner, 91, a lifelong resident of Amanda, joined her husband on the streets of Gold and living in the mansions that God will provide for them. She was born January 9, 1928 near Laurelville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Amos and Grace (Hartsough) Winland. Ruth was a member of Cedar Hill Calgary United Methodist...
Wendel E. Fox
Sep 21, 2019
Wendel E. Fox, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Pickering House. He was born February 16, 1934 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Earl and Coral (Hewitt) Fox. Wendel was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Anchor...
Terry Lee Imler
Sep 18, 2019
Terry Lee Imler, 77, of Circleville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born March 20, 1942 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Harold and Lucille (Kocher) Imler. Terry was a 1960 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a retired independent truck driver. He drove for Bussert Livestock, Value City...
David Soland
Sep 17, 2019
David G. Soland, 66, of Stoutsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1953 in Columbus and was the son of the late Gordon and Alma Jean (Crabtree) Soland. David was a retired plumber and formerly worked for David White Services in Lancaster. He is survived by a son, David...
Connie L. Roth
Sep 10, 2019
Connie L. Roth, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster. She was born February 23, 1957 in Athens and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Wanda (Ashcraft) Porter. Connie was a former housekeeper for Fairfield Medical Center. She is survived by two sons, Alan Roth and...
Bernyce "Sue" Deffenbaugh
Sep 6, 2019
Bernyce “Sue” Deffenbaugh, 83, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born November 13, 1935 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Grace (VanFossen) Francis. Sue was a retired supervisor for National Meter Parts in Lancaster. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Stevens of Lancaster...
Mary Zeimer
Aug 23, 2019
Mary Zeimer, 86, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away at her daughter’s home in North East, Maryland. She was born October 27, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia and was the daughter of the late James Leslie “Melbourn” and Henrietta (Emmons) Jernigan. Mary was a member of St. John Church in Stoutsville and was a cook for Crites Nursing Home and Brown...
Donna Faye Byas
Aug 21, 2019
Donna Faye Byas, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1949 in Corydon, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Lamar Jerry and Mary Oletha (Popham) Wills. Donna was inflicted with polio and had to overcome struggles her entire life. She persevered through many obstacles she...
Larry Jay Dyer
Aug 9, 2019
Larry Jay Dyer, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born April 6, 1938 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Benjamin Newton and Mellie Irene (Sater) Dyer. Larry was an Air Force veteran and was retired from Ralston Foods in Lancaster. He is survived by his son,...
Ruby Bates
Aug 9, 2019
Ruby Lou Bates, 87, formerly of Amanda, passed away August 9, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. She was born November 6, 1931 in Baxley, Georgia to the late Millard and Lola (Herrington) Faulk. Ruby was a long time member of Faith Memorial Church and enjoyed singing in the sanctuary choir. She was the owner of...
Richard E. Bigham, Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
Richard E. Bigham Sr., age 75, formerly of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born July 12, 1944 in Fairfield County to the late Ernest and Rosetta (Kilbarger) Bigham. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of VFW Post #1380, American Legion Post...
Dona "Jane" Poling
Aug 3, 2019
Dona “Jane” Poling, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born September 3, 1929 in Fairfield County to the to the late Boyd and Clara (Riegel) Spangler, Sr. Jane was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a former member of the ABWA. She was a retired beautician,...
Phyllis L. Paskins
Jul 25, 2019
Phyllis L. Paskins, 65, of Laurelville, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia and was the daughter of Gerald Poole and Mary (Jernigan) Zeimer. Phyllis was a 1971 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. She is survived by her husband, Rick Paskins; six children, Tammy...
Frederick E. Dumm
Jul 21, 2019
Frederick Ervin Dumm, 92 of, Amanda, passed away at Crestview Rehabilitation on Sunday July 21, 2019. He was born March 11, 1927 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Homer and Ruth (Young) Dum. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran serving in W.W. II. and a member of the V.F.W. of Circleville. He enjoyed...
