Obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

Robert “Bob” Kelly Picklesimer, 67, of Amanda, OH, passed away January 19, 2019, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. He was a man who worked tirelessly to provide comfort and opportunities for his family, whom he loved with quiet, fierce devotion. His tales were tall, but always true – and he will be greatly missed. 

Bob was born in Columbus,...

Jan 12, 2019

Thelma Mae Strous, 79, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Logan Elm Health Care.  She was born July 4, 1939 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (Lovett) Hartranft.  Thelma was a 1957 graduate of Stoutsville High School and member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Tarlton and...

Jan 8, 2019

Ralph W. Aldenderfer, 102, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born September 22, 1916 and was the son of the late Perry and Minnie (Spangler) Aldenderfer.  Ralph was a member of the Lancaster Seventh Day Adventist Church and various veteran’s organizations.  He was a WWII veteran and served as a pilot...

Jan 8, 2019

Charles Kinser Jr., 94, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2019 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster.  He was born August 20, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Lindsey) Kinser Sr.  Charlie spent his first 10 years in school attending Walnut Schools and graduated in 1942 from Amanda...

Dec 25, 2018

Teresa Ann Porter, 59 of Amanda, passed away December 25, 2018 at Riverside Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1959 to Earnest and Wanda (Eskridge) King in South Bend, IN. Teresa was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church and adored her children and loved spending time with her five grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Nov 27, 2018

       Stella “Louise” Tipple, 93, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the farm. She was born September 24, 1925 in Hocking County to the late Isaac and Laura (Green) Arter. Louise retired after 38 years with Mid-West Manufacturing. She loved to play bingo with her bingo buddies, especially her sister Gladys.      ...

Nov 13, 2018

     Mildred Maxine Williams formally of Amanda, Ohio went to her heavenly home on November 13, 2018.  Born May 24, 1929 in Fairfield County, she is the daughter of the late  George Nelson and Mary Margaret (Alexander) Drake      She is survived by two brothers, Paul (Ed) and David Drake, her daughter, Shirley Curran, two daughters in...

Nov 12, 2018

Eileen Garrett, 89, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2018.  She was born July 4, 1929 in Colfax, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Shaeffer) Kohler.  Eileen was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School, retired from General Electric in Circleville after 30 years of service and a former cook at...

Nov 11, 2018

Mary Judith “Judy” Noble, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born March 8, 1938 in Minneapolis, Kansas and was the daughter of the late Jack and Marie (Morton) Gardinier.  Judy was a member of St. John XXIII in Canal Winchester and was retired from Amanda Clearcreek Schools where she served...

Nov 8, 2018

Chad Hoffman, 44, of Stoutsville, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends. He was born February 8, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio.  Chad was a 1992 graduate of the Amanda-Clearcreek High School where he played football and was a part of many victorious football games. He was a participant and supporter of the...

Oct 31, 2018

Ollie M. Riegel, 91, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was born on August 3, 1927 in Ross County and was the daughter of William and Golda (Martin) Wisehart.  Ollie was a 1945 graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and attended Grant Hospital School of...

Oct 21, 2018

Austin Alan Wright, 20, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home.  He was born on September 3, 1998 in Lancaster and was the son of Jeffrey Wright and Tonja Kirchgessner.  Austin was a 2018 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. He leaves behind his grandparents, Otis and Linda Simmons who...

Oct 18, 2018

Carol E. Bates, 79, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster.  She was born on December 13, 1938 in Clearport and was the daughter of the late Merle and Eva (Hanaway) McBroom.  Carol was born and raised in Fairfield County and was a 1957 graduate of Amanda High School.  She...

Oct 17, 2018

Esther Jean Huffer, 75, of Amanda, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born February 12, 1943 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn (Sheline) Sinift. Jean is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter J. Huffer; daughter, Kim (John) Conrad of Lancaster;...

Oct 10, 2018

Robert E. Kane, 77, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  He was born September 29, 1941 in Fairfield County to the late John W. and Gleneth (Smith) Kane Jr.  Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Viet Nam and was a retired truck driver for Miller Pipeline. He is survived by...

Oct 9, 2018

Jil Lynn Steinschreiber, 66, of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  She was born October 2, 1952 to the late Marcel and June (Johnson) Page Sr.  Jil was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster High School where she earned her cosmetology license.  She was a well know cosmetologist for over 45 years in...

Oct 4, 2018

Oct 3, 2018

       Ronald Richard Foster, 64, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1954 in Summersville, WV. to the late Robert and Virginia (Campbell) Foster. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a retired coal miner from the mines of West Virginia        He...

Sep 30, 2018

Gladys Myers, 90, of New Lexington, formerly of Amanda,  passed away September 30, 2018 at Altercare in Somerset. She was born January 28, 1928 in Hocking County to the late Isaac and Laura (Green) Arter. Gladys was a graduate of Amanda High School, and retired from the Anchor Hocking Glass Company. She always enjoyed going to bingo over the...

Sep 17, 2018

Richard L. “Dick” McDonald, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Amanda, Ohio, on March 20, 1927, to Robert W. and Danae M. (Fausnaugh) McDonald.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Geraldine “Gerry”; son, Steve “Mac” (Arletta) McDonald; daughter, Linda McDonald; a niece, nephews,...