Obituaries

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...

Sep 29, 2016

Infant Robert Charles Edward Rose, born sleeping on September 29, 2016 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. He is survived by his parents, Jessica “Echo” Weekley and David Michael Rose; brother, Michael Alexander Rose; maternal grandparents, Russell and Angela Weekley all of Lancaster; paternal grandfather, Robert Rose of Amanda; great grandparents, Lloyd and Monta Noble of Tarlton, Robert and Diane Rose...

Sep 29, 2016

Beverly A. Schlosser, 77, of Stoutsville, went home to her Lord and family in heaven on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born June 15, 1939 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (Starkey) Brown.  Beverly attended Circleville High School and on Nov. 9, 1957 married the love of her...

Sep 27, 2016

Dorotha A. Bussert, 92, of Amanda, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Pickering House.  She was born February 9, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (DeLong) Frank.  Dorotha was a life long member of Zion United Methodist Church and a graduate of Stoutsville High...

Sep 25, 2016

Susan Marie Pinkstock, 66, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born September 23, 1950 in Greenfield and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Newman) Wisecup.  Susan was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, a Sunday school teacher and lay delegate.  She was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek...

Sep 23, 2016

Richard E. Hood, 87, of Amanda, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 23, 2016.  He was born on January 28, 1929 in Massachusetts and was the son of the late Chester and Esther (Allen) Hood.  Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during WWII.  He was a former member of Amanda Lions Club and a retired electrician for Claypool Electric...

Sep 13, 2016

Ivan L. Kougher, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on June 20, 1927 in Amanda and was the son of the late John and Anna (Bussert) Kougher.  Ivan was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School and was retired from Lennox Industries in Columbus. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela...

Sep 2, 2016

Emma J. Casey, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Pickering House.  She was born on July 31, 1932 in Mason County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Other and Martha (Terry) Meadows.  She was formerly employed by RBM and Rayovac. Emma is survived by her husband of 65 years, Lee Casey; son,...

Aug 20, 2016

Yvonne Marie Storts, 56, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Pickering House with the caring staff by her side.  She was born December 19, 1959 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Harry W. And Ann G. (Mete) Young.  Yvonne was a member of Fairfield Christian Church.  She was a 1978 graduate...

Aug 16, 2016

Herman Ellis Kull, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born on November 6, 1926 in Fairfield County to the late Frank and Mildred (Boerstler) Kull.  Herman was a member of Faith Memorial Church and 1944 graduate of Amanda High School. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from DuPont with...

Aug 15, 2016

Vivian A. Stalder, 77, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Lanfair Center.  She was born on February 20, 1939 in Stoutsville and was the daughter of the late Merle and Marjorie (Phillips) Kinser.  Vivian was a 1957 graduate of Amanda High School,  member of Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ and Olivedale Senior Center.  She was a bus driver for...

Aug 8, 2016

Michael D. Myers, 67, of Kingston.  Formerly of Amanda, he was born November 10, 1948 and was the son of the late Denzel and Mildred (Spung) Myers.  Mike was a 1968 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, retired from the City of Lancaster Water Department and attended the Amanda United Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Michael D. “Chip” (Felicia)...

Jul 30, 2016

Charles “Tim” Hizey, 66, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1949 in Columbus to John and Edith (Bodle) Hizey.  Tim attended the Amanda U.M. Church, and was a member of the Teamsters, Local #284 in Columbus. He was a truck driver for over 42 years, employed by Kroger, Commercial Motor Freight,...