Obituaries

Jul 15, 2019

James J. Bitler, 88, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born July 25, 1930 in Lancaster and was the only child of James G. and Clara (Judy) Bitler.  Jim was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Korean Conflict veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and a retired custodian from Amanda Clearcreek...

Jul 13, 2019

Lacy Mae Meadows McClellan was born asleep on July 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She is survived by her parents, Thomas Michael and Danielle Dawn Virginia (Meadows) McClellan, brother, Luke Thomas Michael McClellan; maternal grandparents, Don and Garra Meadows; paternal grandmother, Ruth Ann McClellan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of compassionate, caring people at...

Jul 1, 2019

Grace L. Miller, 84, formerly of Circleville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019.  She was born January 26, 1935 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Albert and Virgie Lang.  Grace was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School and insurance agent and owner of Miller & Miller Insurance Agency in Circleville for 50 years. ...

Jun 27, 2019

Ed Julian, 77, of Amanda, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 27, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born August 20, 1941 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles F. and Coral (Kern) Julian.  Ed was a long time farmer in the Amanda area and was a Township Trustee for...

Jun 13, 2019

Homer J. “Junior” Frank, 72, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born to the late Homer and Etta (Smyers) Frank. Junior was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be greatly missed.  He retired...

Jun 5, 2019

Darrell E. Patterson, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born September 17, 1949 in Franklin County and was the son of the late John and Mary Jane (Francis) Patterson Sr.  Darrell was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and retired...

May 30, 2019

     Carolyn “Jean” Stedman, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll. She was born on October 16, 1938 in Amanda, OH to the late Denzel and Mildred (Spung) Myers. She was a 1956 graduate of Stoutsville High School.      Jean is survived by her brother, Randolph Lee “Zeke” Myers; nephews,...

May 20, 2019

Linda M. Kilbarger, 82, of Lancaster,  passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019. She was born on February 18, 1937 to the late Wayne T. and Marie Kathryn (DeLong) Reese in Lancaster, Ohio. Linda is survived by her life partner, Larry Schooley and her children, Karen Petrie, Kathryn (Tom) Jones, Kristina (Rick) Babcock, and Kelly (Joyce) Kilbarger. She leaves...

May 19, 2019

     Boyd E. Moody, 82, of Canal Winchester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Carroll Place.  He was born June 21, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Ira and Gladys (Fosnaugh) Moody.  Boyd was a 1954 graduate of Amanda High School and was stationed in Germany serving in the U.S....

Apr 25, 2019

Florence V. Sharp, 95, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. She was born November 6, 1923 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Marion and Christina (Kohler) Hoffman.  Florence was a 1941 graduate of Amanda High School and retired from G.E. after 32 years of service. ...

Apr 23, 2019

Susan K. Bell, 69, of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Pickering House.  She was born October 5, 1949 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Martha G. (Bragg) Bell.  Susan was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2019

Justin M. Johnson, 33, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home.  He has made the journey to join hands with  Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Johnson.  He was born March 9, 1986 in Columbus and was the son of Joseph Johnson of Utica and Susan Resch of Amanda.  Justin was a 2004 graduate of Amanda...

Apr 7, 2019

Apr 6, 2019

     Patricia Ann Glendenning, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   She was born August 7, 1931 in Cowan, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Tenney) Mathews.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in West Rushville.  Ann worked many jobs...

Apr 5, 2019

Apr 4, 2019

Dennis Todd Griffith, 75, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born April 20, 1943 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Doyle and Marietta (Todd) Griffith.  Denny was a 1961 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during Vietnam.  He was...

Mar 24, 2019

Rosa Mary Lowery, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born April 20, 1924 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Edna (Danner) Bode.  Rosa was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens and past member of Stoutsville Senior Citizens.      She...

Mar 24, 2019

George A. “Whitey” Staten, 68, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1951 in Columbus to the late Homer and Margaret (Murphy) Staten.  George was a veteran on the U.S. Marines and was a retired independent truck driver.      He is survived by his wife of 42...

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 16, 2019

Corrine Sanson, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 27, 1934 in Phelps, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Greeley and Addie (Sawyers) Eldridge.  Corrine had a strong faith in Jesus and lived her life to the fullest.  She also loved to collect baby...