Obituaries

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,...

Sep 17, 2018

D’Andrea “Dee” Guajardo, 54, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter’s home.  She was born April 24, 1964 in Ontario, California and was the daughter of Oran Zimmerman and Joi (Staton) Geiger.  Dee was a former cashier at Save-A-Lot, a softball team mom and cheerleading coach at East School for many years.  She was a devoted wife and...

Sep 11, 2018

Marlina Sue McMillen, 70 of Amanda, Ohio passed away September 11, 2018 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer with her son and daughter at her bedside. She was born November 15, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James P. And Patricia Lou (Hall) Littrell.  Sue was a Licensed Practical Nurse and after 40 years of dedicated nursing service...

Sep 10, 2018

Orlando R. Gross, 94, of Amanda, formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was born February 29, 1924 in Wheeling, WV and was the son of the late Alfonse and Verna (Reedy) Gross. Orlando proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII.  After returning from the war he married Helen...

Sep 6, 2018

Sep 5, 2018

Christopher James Hubbard, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  He was born on March 10, 1962 in Lancaster and was the son of James and Sheila (Stover) Hubbard who survive.  Chris was a 1980 graduate of Lancaster High School and married Diana Ebert on June 6, 1992.  He was an...

Sep 5, 2018

            Betty L. Sharp, 90, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Columbus on September 30, 1927 to the late Stanley and Pauline (Shaeffer) Defenbaugh. Betty was a member of the Oakland U.M. Church, as well as a past member of the Stoutsville Senior Citizens...

Sep 1, 2018

Maxine Kennedy, 94, formerly of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Lanfair Center.  She was born March 14, 1924 in Scioto county and was the daughter of the late Ross and Hazel (Hoffman) Dick.  Maxine was a member of Central Church of Christ in Portsmouth and attended  Amanda Presbyterian Church.  She was a former teletype operator for Western...

Aug 30, 2018

Frank W. McCafferty, 65, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 30, 2018.  He was born December 7, 1952 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Kermit L. and Gertrude D. (Thomas) McCafferty.  Frank was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was a delivery driver for 17 years for Nickles Bakery. ...