Obituaries
Mary Scarberry
Dec 15, 2017
Mary J. Scarberry, 86, of Columbus, passed away December 15, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on September 15, 1931 in Laurelville, OH to the late Alton and Irene (Julian) Hunt, Sr. Mary is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Scarberry; daughters, Karen (Felipe) Cortesano of Columbus, Diane Felcyn, Connie (Mike) Sydoryk, Deborah (Mike)...
Michael A. Cherubini
Dec 11, 2017
Michael A. Cherubini, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1944 in Newark and was the son of the late Albert E. and Esther J. (Roberts) Cherubini. Michael was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster. He was a graduate of Newark High School and attended Ohio University. Michael formerly worked...
Russell A. Cordle
Dec 8, 2017
Russell A. Cordle, 61, of Roseville, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born January 13, 1956 in Delaware, OH to the late Carl and Lolita (Young) Cordle. Russell was a member of the Eagles in Newark. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gladys (Lucas) Cordle; children, Christine Gill, Jennifer...
Mary Miller
Dec 7, 2017
Rosemary “Mary†(Vincent) Miller of Amanda was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7th. Mary was a retiree of General Electric, a member of St. John’s Church of Stoutsville, and a proud snowbird of her small town Floridian community. Mary is survived by her children, Janice Ray of Amanda, Cheryl Morningstar of Stoutsville; step-sons, Karl Miller...
Jeremy F. VanGundy
Dec 5, 2017
Jeremy F. VanGundy, 41, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born November 23, 1976 in Columbus and was the son of Gerald F. and Brenda (Wemer) VanGundy who survive. Jeremy was a 1995 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and was a foreman for American Boring. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
PAUL "P.D." KRAFT
Dec 4, 2017
Paul David “P.D.†Kraft, 87, of Circleville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Pickaway Manor. He was born on August 24, 1930 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Turney and Lola (Leist) Kraft. P.D. was a graduate of Circleville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Pontius...
Edie Christy
Dec 3, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Edith “Edie†Christy announces her passing on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Sugar Grove, at the age of 89. Our dear, sweet mother has left this world, yet we are confident she is now dancing in heaven. Born September 24, 1928, to Osville and Mary Risner of Carey, Ohio, Edie was...
Phyllis Kessler
Dec 3, 2017
Phyllis J. Kessler, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Carroll Place. She was born April 30, 1936 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Paul Henry and Ruth (Ruble) Shaw. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a member of St. Mark Church She was an avid gardener and enjoyed interior decorating. Phyllis...
Louise Hill
Dec 2, 2017
Louise Hill, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1934 in Lancaster to the late Charles and Orpha (De Vault) King. Louise loved spending time with her grandchildren as well camping. She and her husband enjoyed traveling on their Gold Wing Motorcycle. Louise is...
Jerry G. Lynn
Nov 27, 2017
Jerry G. Lynn, 73, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at OSU-Wexner Medical Center. He was born on January 30, 1944 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Ervin and Grace (Curtis) Lynn. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Walnut High School. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard and was retired from General Electric...
Geraldine Forrest
Nov 17, 2017
Geraldine L. “Geri†Forrest, 88, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born June 9, 1929 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late William and Nettie (Potts) Bower. Geri received her BA in Library Science from Ohio Dominican University and was retired from Wagnall’s Memorial in Lithopolis. She is survived by her husband, 70...
Dianne Durose
Nov 17, 2017
Dianne Durose, 70, of Lancaster, passed away November 17, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1946 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Louise (Hartranft) Denney. Dianne was a graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and a retired surgical tech for Fairfield Medical Center. She also served as the office manager for Dr. Durose. She was...
Eva Kinser
Nov 16, 2017
Eva Kinser, 94, a long time resident of Amanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born May 12, 1923 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Effie (Gwartney) Davis. Eva graduated from Amanda High School and married Charles Kinser on October 26, 1944. She followed him to Florida when he was drafted in...
Jack Edward Tilley
Nov 15, 2017
Jack Edward Tilley, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was born September 12, 1934 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and was the son of the late Jess O. and Noma (Brassfield) Tilley. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn (Hughes) Tilley; daughter Cathy Tilley and a son, Jeff Tilley and daughter-in-law,...
David G. Gerhardt
Nov 12, 2017
David G. Gerhardt, 52, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Somerset Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 24, 1964 in Circleville and was the son of the late George Gerhardt and Barbara (Butler) Heine. David was a 1983 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School. He had a love for martial arts, playing guitar and hunting....
Jane Sharp
Nov 11, 2017
Jane A. Sharp, 52, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born April 26, 1965 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Curtis and Jo Ann (Seifert) Boice. Jane was a graduate of Lancaster High School, member of Oakland United Methodist Church and a clerk for Oakland Grocery. She was a 4-H advisor for Clearcreek Showmen...
James Jackson
Nov 9, 2017
James A. “Jim†Jackson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on November 9, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio to Joseph and Nora Jackson on January 22, 1933. He graduated from Berne Union High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired after more than 30 years as a machinist with General...
Betty Louise Bowman
Nov 7, 2017
Betty Louise Bowman, 89, a former resident of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence at Reflections. She was born October 15, 1928 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Floyd E. And Viola (Good) Ruff. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School and a former member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Amanda...
Maxine A. Hunter
Nov 6, 2017
Maxine A. Hunter, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1933 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Garnet (Martin) Hartley. Maxine attended South Bloomingville School and formerly worked at General Electric in Circleville. She is survived by her children, Tom (Mary) Hunter of Florida, Janet...
MARY BOWERS
Oct 31, 2017
Mary F. (Goodman) Bowers, 81, of Lancaster, passed away October 31, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1936 in Pickaway County to the late Larry and Catherine (Leist) Goodman. Mary was a 1954 Graduate of Amanda High School. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard “Dick†Bowers; children, Randy (Brian) Bowers of Florida,...
