Obituaries
Peggy R. McHale
Feb 5, 2017
Peggy R. McHale, 89, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Homestead Center in Lancaster. She was born May 15, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bernard and Ruth (Martin) Cluff. Peggy attended the Amanda U.M. Church, and was a member of Olivedale Senior Center. She had previously worked in the cash office for Lazarus Department Store...
Gerald Franklin Butler
Jan 19, 2017
Gerald “Jerry†Franklin Butler, 79, of Lancaster passed away on January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Weston, West Virginia to the late Foster Butler and Rachel Mildred (White) Butler. He graduated from Philo High School in Philo, Ohio where he then enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force as a frogman, he trained...
Phyllis L. Young
Jan 18, 2017
Phyllis L. Young, 89, long time resident of Amanda, has gone home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born August 12, 1927 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late McClellan and Florence (Griffey) Clark. Phyllis was a life long member of the Amanda United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, William (Judy)...
Joseph "Koty" Huston
Jan 14, 2017
Joseph Dakota “Koty†Huston, 21, of Amanda, passed away on January 14, 2017. Koty was born on February 2, 1995 in Fort Irwin, California. He was a 2013 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and attended Fairfield Career Center. He graduated from Army basic training in Fort Jackson, SC on November 7, 2013. After basic training he was stationed at Fort...
Lavada Wampler
Jan 13, 2017
Lavada Wampler, 86, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away January 13, 2017 in Lancaster. She was born December 27, 1930 in Columbus, and was the last living child of the late Dave and Cora (Roe) Osborn. Lavada was a lifelong member of Reese Community Baptist Church. She had previously worked as a furnace operator and retired from CE Glass. Lavada is survived by...
Donald E. Bussard
Jan 4, 2017
Donald E. Bussard, 83, of Amanda, passed away on January 4, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1933 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Lowell and Mary (Rittman) Bussard. Donald was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired butcher for B.I.S. He is survived by two daughters, Ronda Wiseman of Lancaster and Melissa (Chris) Beaty...
James "Mike" Jordan
Dec 30, 2016
James Michael “Mike†Jordan, 54, of Groveport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born October 3, 1962 in Columbus and was the son of Arnold Lee Jordan and Barbara (Jarvis) Osborn. Mike was formerly employed by BLS Trucking as an area manager. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy (Berry) Jordan; daughters, Heather (fiancé Zachary...
Sue A. Imler
Dec 28, 2016
Sue A. (Young) Imler, 64, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born December 31, 1951 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Burnett and Eunice (Burgner) Young. Sue was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and retired from Scott Lumber after 27 years of service. She is survived...
James N. Cox
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...
Michael P. Foster
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...
Merlyn Schlosser
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...
Timothy D. Clarke
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...
Joyce Ann Peters
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...
Margaret M. Gardner
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...
Milton E. Speakman
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...
Peggy L. LoMaglio (Swackhammer)
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...
Kristy Brubaker
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...
James Wiley Braden
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...
Nina Smith
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...
Donna Penhorwood
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;...
