Obituaries

Mar 21, 2018

Allan Craig Switzer, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  Allan was born September 11, 1955 in Fostoria and was the son of the late Donald and Gloria (Pember) Switzer.  He was a 1973 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church.  Allan enjoyed farming with his father...

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Doris Jane (Miller) Barr, 95, of Columbus, formerly of Amanda, Ohio passed away on March 20, 2018 at Friendship Village in Columbus.  She was born on November 5, 1922 in Amherst, Ohio, to the late Franklin S. and Christine (Gruse) Miller.  Doris was a graduate of Amherst High School (1940) and Oberlin College (1944). She retired as a math...

Mar 14, 2018

Lois J. Presler, 91, of Ashville, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Amanda to the late Otis and Hazel (May) Riegel. Lois was a long time member of the Cedar Hill Calvary UM Church, and was involved in many church activities and functions over the years.  She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2018

Betty J. Branham, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on August 9, 1933 in Ousley, Kentucky to the late Elkana and Louisa (Meade) Spears. Betty graduated from Wheelwright High School in KY, and was the manager at Sharff’s in Lancaster for over 15 years. She is...

Mar 10, 2018

Mar 8, 2018

Feb 27, 2018

Robert Richard Turvey, 89, formerly of Tarlton, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Logan Elm Health Care.  He was born April 4, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio and was the son of the late Edgar and Lenna (Diehl) Turvey Sr.  Richard was a graduate of Stoutsville High School,  member of Tarlton U.M. Church and retired from GE...

Feb 27, 2018

David Vance Crites, 32, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Pickering House.  He was born May 8, 1985 in Lancaster and was the son of Willison and Tracy (Mettler) Crites who survive.  David was a 2004 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health...

Feb 26, 2018

Margaret D. Gummere, 83, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Margaret, referred to as Peg by her family and friends, was born on March 5, 1934, in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Margaret I. (Ridgeway) Rinkes.  She was a wonderful...

Feb 7, 2018

Connie K. Lutz, 67, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born July 28, 1950 in Fairfield County to the late Oliver and Gladys (Meecham) Lutz. Connie loved spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed painting and making things for others; she was very crafty.        She is survived by...

Jan 30, 2018

Lois C. Rowley, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Lanfair Nursing Center.  She was born May 7, 1932 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Margaret T. (Love) Johnson.  Lois was member of Faith Memorial Church. She was a retired rural letter carrier and a member of the Rural...

Jan 29, 2018

George W. Holsinger, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2018 as a result of an auto accident.  He was born May 6, 1945 in Franklin County and was the son of the late Eddie and Faye (Morehart) Holsinger.  George was a 20 year veteran serving in the U.S. Army.  He served three tours in Vietnam and...

Jan 27, 2018

Marion E. Miller, 84, of Circleville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1933 in Stoutsville and was the son of the late Clarence E. and Hazel (Britch) Miller.  Marion was a 1951 graduate of Stoutsville High School and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  He was a...

Jan 23, 2018

Gwendolene L. Hoplite, a life long resident of Amanda, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.  Gwen was born December 23, 1923 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Boerstler) Kull.  She was a 1941 graduate of Amanda High School.  She was a member and very active at Cedar...

Jan 10, 2018

Jan 5, 2018

Michael “Mike” K. Withem, 71, of Amanda, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home.  He was born October 28, 1946 in Lancaster, OH to the late Roy and Gladys (Buehler) Withem. Mike enjoyed fishing and spending time with his four legged friends.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Phyllis (Skeese) Withem; children,...

Jan 4, 2018

Helen Louise Sharp, 98, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born May 5, 1919 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Albert Willis and Sarah Catherine (Congrove) Vanfossen.  Helen was an egg gatherer at the chicken farm in Oakland for many years.  She had made dolls...

Dec 22, 2017

Wilbert A. “Billy” Hines, 62, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family and friends on Friday, December 22, 2017.  He was born on August 5, 1955 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Wilbert and Ruby (Smith) Hines.  Billy was the owner of Hines Auto Wrecking and Towing and Clearport Transportation.  He was a member of Lancaster...

Dec 19, 2017

Paula Marie Bigham, 65, of Zanesville, went to be with her Lord on December 19, 2017.  She was born June 18, 1952 in Columbus, OH to William and Mary (Sigrist) Schooley. Paula is survived by her daughter, Kelly Bigham of Zanesville; son, James (Amanda) Bigham of Colgate, OK; father, William (Donna) Schooley of Lancater; brothers, Paul (Cindy) Schooley and Mike Schooley...

Dec 16, 2017

Roger L. Cox, 63, of Laurelville, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born October 10, 1954 in Fairfield County, to the late Ralph and Zola (Bibler) Cox. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army. Roger is survived by seven brothers and sisters, William E. (Carolyn) Cox of Lancaster, Jeffrey (Marcy) Cox of Laurelville, Marvin...