Obituaries

Beverly A. Schlosser
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...
Dorotha Bussert
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...

Susan Marie Pinkstock
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...

Richard E. Hood
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...

Ivan L. Kougher
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...

Emma Jane Casey
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,...

Yvonne Marie Storts
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...

Herman E. Kull
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...

Vivian A. Stalder
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...

Michael D. Myers
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. âChipâ (Felicia)...
Charles "Tim" Hizey
Jul 30, 2016
Charles âTimâ 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,...

Randall K. Merritt, Sr.
Jul 28, 2016
Randall K. Merritt, Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence with family by his side. He was born in Calhoun County, West Virginia to the late Lester and Grace (Arthur) Merritt. Randall was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer and a former employee of Arcair. Randall...

Vivian Marie Todd
Jul 24, 2016
Vivian M. Todd, 81, of Canal Winchester, passed away at her residence on July 24, 2016. She was born of Feb. 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Larry and Catherine (Leist) Goodman. Vivian was retired from Ohio Bell, attended Davidâs United Church of Christ and enjoyed quilting. She enjoyed keeping everyone up to date on family activities. She is...

Sylvia B. Hicks
Jul 16, 2016
Sylvia B. Hicks, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on February 25, 1926 and was the daughter of Nathaniel and Rosie Bolen. Sylvia was a homemaker, cook and quilter. She has made hundreds of quilts. She attended a two room school house and rode a horse to school when...

Melony R. Stuteville
Jul 11, 2016
Melony R. Stuteville, age 56, passed away July 11, 2016 at her residence in Elida, Ohio. She was born on December 25, 1959 in Lancaster to Randall and Hazel (Hines) Merritt, Sr. Melony was a former employee of Lancaster Glass for over 11 years. She is survived by her husband James Stuteville; children, Penny (Rodney Hoey) Shaeffer, Randy (Tiffani) Shaeffer, Jr.,...

Gary E. Julian
Jul 10, 2016
Gary Eldon Julian, age 76, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born October 28, 1939 in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Coral (Kern) Julian. Gary was a member of Amanda Presbyterian Church and a 1957 graduate of Amanda High School. He was a volunteer firefighter/ EMT for Amanda Twp. and...

Carl E. Strous
Jun 30, 2016
Carl E. Strous, 82, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital at the Ohio State University. He was born April 21, 1934 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Fred and Carroll (McNeil) Strous. Carl was a member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church. He was a 1952 graduate of Salt Creek, retired...

Ronnie "Snake Bite" Griffith
Jun 28, 2016
Ronnie R. âSnakebiteâ Griffith, age 67, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the his residence. He was born in Lancaster on September 3, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Ester (Hedrick) Griffith. Ronnie was formally employed by the Shelly Corporation. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, June (Karcher) Griffith; sons, Kenny (Michelle) Griffith...

Madeline Dingess
Jun 23, 2016
Madeline Dingess, 82, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born July 26, 1933 in Harts, West Virginia and was the daughter of Blaine and Sally Dingess. Madeline worked for the Pentagon as a computer programmer for 15 years and was saved at the Heritage Freewill Baptist Church in Columbus. She is survived by a brother, Robert (Linda)...

George C. Sechrest
Jun 21, 2016
George C. Sechrest, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on December 4, 1951 in Bellaire and was the son of the late Robert and Yolanda (Liberati) Sechrest. George was a 1970 graduate of Bellaire High School and was retired from Colgate-Palmolive in Cambridge. He loved to play Texas Holdâem every chance he...