Obituaries
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 David’s 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. “Snakebite†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 Hold’em every chance he...
Cathy I. Osmer
Jun 6, 2016
Catherine “Cathy†I. Osmer, age 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly June 6, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born January 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Bailes and Edith (Bowlby) Miller who survives. In addition to her mother, Cathy is survived by her children, Gary (Alyssa) Hoffman, Kimberly Carson, Edward Hoffman, and Kayla Hoffman; sisters...
Richard M. Timmons, Jr.
Jun 3, 2016
Richard Mack Timmons, Jr., age 31, of Columbus, passed away at Mount Carmel Medical Center on June 3, 2016. He was born December 14, 1984 in Columbus to Richard and Laura (Briggs) Timmons. Richard is survived by his father, Richard M. Timmons, Sr., of Rockbridge; mother, Laura A. Timmons of Arizona; sisters and brothers, Allison Timmons of Columbus, Rackel Rosado...
Mary Allen
May 31, 2016
Mary V. Allen, 89, of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1926 in Long Beach, California and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Harper) Camden. Mary had attended Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster. She is survived by her sons, Jed Allen and Tim (Paula) Allen...
Edith Ellen Cave
May 26, 2016
Edith E. Cave, 94, of Circleville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Genesis Health Care. She was born September 5, 1921 in Clearport and was the daughter of the late Homer and Ella (Wagner) Bushee. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Pat) Cave in Lewis Center; daughters, Judith Julian of Circleville, Joy Murdock of Lancaster and Susan Cave of...
Jack Nusbaum
May 24, 2016
Jack D. Nusbaum, 84, of Rockbridge, passsed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Logan Health Care Center. He was born October 5, 1931 in Sullivan, Indiana and was the son of the late Harold and Cletis (Harris) Nusbaum. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Canal Winchester High School, Naval Seabee during the Korean Conflict, member of the Amanda United Methodist Church,...
Dorina Kay Mumaw
May 15, 2016
Dorina Kay Mumaw, 51, of Circleville, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1964 in Circleville to William Nelson Mumaw Sr. and the late Dora E. (Spears) Mumaw. Dorina was a member of Circleville First Church. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle (Kevin) Lind, of Amanda; grandchildren, Skylar, Seth and Te’Onna; father,...
Franklin E. Williamson
May 12, 2016
Franklin E. Williamson, 97, of Lancaster, passed away May 12, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1919 in Dry Run, OH to the late Frank and Jessie (Weaver) Williamson. He attended Amanda U.M. Church and Cedar Hill Calvary U.M. Church where he taught Sunday school for many years. Franklin was a veteran of the US...
Drew Douglas
May 11, 2016
Drew Douglas, age 75, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1940 in Elk Valley, TN to the late Andrew and Elsie (Lay) Douglas. Drew was a veteran of the United State Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Trinidad “Heidi†(Sayes) Douglas of Makati,...
Charles M. Rupe
May 9, 2016
Charles M. Rupe, 67, of Tarlton, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Columbus on April 17, 1949 the son of the late Donald and Mary (Bruce) Rupe. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Living by Faith Church in Grove City. Charles...
Lena Queen
May 7, 2016
Lena Queen, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born in Rockbridge on Sept. 17, 1922 to the late Boynton and Goldie (Hart) Queen. Lena is survived by her children, Jean Kougher of Lancaster, Boyton Queen of Stoutsville, Goldie (Lee) Sterling of Lancaster, Rick Queen of Circleville and Lisa (David) Fisher of Atwater; numerous grandchildren, great...
Mary "Kathy" Bennett
May 6, 2016
Mary “Kathy†Bennett, 55, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at James Cancer Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbus on March 26, 1961 to James and Patricia (Lewis) Corsi. Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Westland High School and retired from Nationwide Insurance after 28 years of service. After she retired she assisted her husband Jack...
