Obituaries

Dec 28, 2016

James N. Cox, 77, of Circleville, passed away December 28, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 2, 1939 in Scioto County and was the son of the late Thomas and Ivory (Keaton) Cox. James attended Ashville CCCU, a member of Rickly Lodge #30 F&AM in Columbus. James was a truck driver for TL Express for over...

Dec 25, 2016

Michael Perry Foster, 35, of Logan, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2016.  He was born August 13, 1981 in Montgomery, West Virginia and is the son of Ronald and Erma (Kelly) Foster who survives.  Michael formerly worked in the coal mines in West Virginia following in the footsteps of his father.  He was employed by the Shelly Company in Grove City as...

Dec 24, 2016

Merlyn A. Schlosser, 80, of Stoutsville, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones on the 24th of December at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born February 2, 1936 to Arthur and Katherine (Redmond) Schlosser in Cross Village, Michigan. He was a 1954 graduate of Harbor Springs High School in Michigan.  After graduation he joined the Air Force.  He worked his way...

Dec 23, 2016

Timothy D. Clarke, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  He was born in Pittsburg, PA on September 28, 1962.  Tim was the son of James F. And Ruth A. (Dwyer) Clarke.  He was a designer for AEP in Columbus. Tim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lesley (Cotton) Clarke; son, Christopher Clarke...

Dec 12, 2016

Joyce Ann Peters, 76, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born  May 6, 1940 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Margaret (Harmon) Wears and Henry Buzzard. Joyce was a member of Hopewell U.M. Church. She is survive by her children, Jerry (Kathy) Peters, Jr. of New Lexington, Anthony (Sheila) Peters of...

Nov 24, 2016

Margaret M. “Peg” Gardner, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.   She was born August 6, 1953 in Logan and was the daughter of the late Warren and Elsie (Barr) Gardner.  Peg was a graduate of Lancaster High School and furthered her education at Hocking Tech.  She worked at Tri-County Physicians for several years before...

Nov 19, 2016

Milton E. Speakman, 88, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on August 15, 1928 in Amanda to the late Edward and Lulu (Young) Speakman. Milton was a veteran of  World War II and the Korean War, serving in  both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. Milton was an electrician...

Nov 16, 2016

Peggy L. LoMaglio, (Swackhammer) 75, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born on October 16, 1941 in Hocking County to the late Marshall and Eloise (Poling) Downs. She was a member of  Laurelville Church of God and attended Fairview U.M. Church. Peggy enjoyed teaching Sunday School, volunteering for others, loved cooking and baking, singing and gardening She...

Nov 15, 2016

Kristy Brubaker, 49, of Amanda, passed away November 15, 2016 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born on August 28, 1967 in Columbus, and is the daughter of Milford and Janette (Douglas) Howell. Kris loved animals, and was a longtime supporter of animal rescue organizations. She is survived by her husband Phil of 27 years; sons, Joshua (Casey) Brubaker and...

Nov 9, 2016

James W. Braden, 26, of Stoutsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 as a result of a tragic auto accident.  He was born December 7, 1989 in Lancaster and is the son of John E. and April D. (Burley) Braden who survive.  He attended his whole life at Amanda Clearcreek and was a carpenter for ABC Improvements. In addition to his...

Oct 26, 2016

Nina M. Smith, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.  She was born in Mentor, Ohio on February 26, 1937 to the late Robert Sr. and Evelyn (Heskett) Stoneman. Nina was a member of First Church of God, and previously worked for Ohio Bell as a long distance operator. She was a long time...

Oct 24, 2016

Donna Kay Penhorwood, 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Pickering House.  She was born August 8, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Mary L. (Widner) Weller.  Donna was formerly employed as a housekeeper for Fairfield Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Earl Penhorwood;...

Oct 21, 2016

Melissa L. Tipple, 36, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, October 21, 2016.  She was born June 23, 1980 in Lancaster.  Melissa was as a home aide. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Lee A. Tipple; children, Katlyn, Zack and Zowie Tipple; father and stepmother, Ted and Sandra Miller; mother, Debra Miller and step father...

Oct 20, 2016

Darrell Eugene Johnson, Sr., of Laurelville, left his health struggles behind at the age of 66 on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born Sept. 16, 1950 in Circleville and was the son of the late Ray and Juanita (Grooms) Johnson.  He served his country as a bulk fuelman in the Marines from 1970-1974 and was formerly employed by T.D. Thompson...

Oct 19, 2016

Edgar M. Stump, 75, of Rockbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.   He was born March 15, 1941 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Dickson and Violet (Lutz) Stump.  Edgar was a retired mechanic for Eastside Nursery and a member of Salt Creek Community Church. He is survived by his wife 50 years, Donna (Young)...

Oct 19, 2016

Timothy T. Schmueckle, 73, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was born December 19, 1942 in Columbus and was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Hyatt) Schmueckle.  Tim proudly served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Navy.  He was a general manager of MPW Industrial Services in Hebron and retired after...

Oct 17, 2016

Gerald E. DeLong, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.  He was born May 10, 1936 in Amanda and was the son of the late Lee and Alice (Sanders) DeLong.  Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Amanda High School, retired as a union painter for Lazarus and attended Fifth Avenue Church of...

Oct 11, 2016

Alice M. Bitler, 83, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016.  She was born March 6, 1933 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Earl and Laura Poling.  Alice was a 1951 graduate of Lancaster High School.  She was a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church, The “Lunch Bunch” and chair volleyball team. Alice is survived by her husband...

Oct 9, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Donald G. “Kat” Julian, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 5, 2016. He was born August 7, 1944 in Lancaster to the late Charles and Coral (Kern) Julian. Don retired after 42 years of service with Anchor Hocking. He enjoyed a good round of golf, following Amanda Clearcreek football, loved family times and good food...