Obituaries
Kevin Snoke
Jul 9, 2015
Kevin E. Snoke, age 47, of Laurelville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 3, 1968 and is the son of William and Donna (Botts) Caldwell of West Virginia. Kevin enjoyed demolition derbies, as well as hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Sharma Lee Hunter
Jul 3, 2015
Sharma Lee Hunter, 70, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lanfair Center. She was born January 18, 1945 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Robert and Marietta (Wilson) Callihan. Sharma was a 1963 graduate of Circleville High School, a former teacher’s aide for Amanda Clearcreek Schools and a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church....
Zelda M. Seitz
Jun 24, 2015
Zelda Marie Seitz, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was born March 5, 1937 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie (Cupp) Courtney. Zelda had an extensive work history including Kresge, RBM, Drew Shoe Factory and Quality Farm & Fleet. She is survived by her children, Melody Marie...
Georgia Marcella Arledge
Jun 18, 2015
Georgia “ Marcella†Arledge, age 99 of Stoutsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2015 surrounded by her family at the Pickering House. She was born on October 15, 1915 to the late George and Jeanetta Mae (Conrad) Rhymer. Marcella was an active and a loving mother to nine children. She loved working in her flowers...
Johnie E. Wilson
Jun 7, 2015
Johnie E. Wilson, 62, of Amanda, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wexner Medical Center. Johnie was born on Apr. 22, 1953 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (May) Wilson. He served his country in U.S. Army and received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a self employed electrician. He is survived...
Helen Janice LeVan
Jun 1, 2015
Helen Janice “Jan†(Stebelton) LeVan , age 78 of Lebanon OH, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Jan was born June 1, 1937 in Amanda OH to the late Boyd and Clara (Stump) Stebelton. She is survived by daughters, Geri Conner and Susan Carter; son, Doug (Sheri) LeVan; grand children Maia Conner, Joby (Amanda) Carter,...
Lois E. Hood
May 24, 2015
Lois Elizabeth Hood, age 82, of Amanda Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1933 in San Francisco to the late Carl and Ethel (Phelps) Claypool. She played organ at the Amanda Lutheran Church of which she was also a member for many years. Lois also taught piano lessons, and played organ at...
Mary I. Moore
May 23, 2015
Mary I. Moore, age 76 of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Heartland of Fairfield. She was born on November 25, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Paul and Harriett (Nye) Kuhn. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James Moore; sons, Richard (Jennifer) Moore, Lawrence Moore, and Jim (Jackie) Moore all of Lancaster;...
Charles "Rick" Lones
May 10, 2015
Charles “Rick†Lones, age 65 of Kingston, passed away Sunday May 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1949 in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Juanita (Gobel) Lones. Rick was a 1967 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School, U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and worked as an inspector for the Kenworth Truck...
Merry Lee Walters
May 3, 2015
Merry Lee Walters, age 59 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Pickering House. She was born June 1, 1955, in Washington DC to the late George and Edna (VanDyke) Wilson. Merry Lee worked at Ohio University-Lancaster for over 28 years, most recently as the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Hubert Dalton
Apr 14, 2015
Hubert Dalton, 70, of Amanda, passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born on December 3, 1944 in Inez, Kentucky and was the son of the late Delbert Rufus and Ann (Bowen) Dalton. Hubert was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. He was retired from General Motors in Columbus, belonged to the UAW #969...
Francis Earl Seitz
Apr 13, 2015
Francis E. Seitz, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born June 3, 1930 in Amanda and was the son of Ira and Grace (Conway) Seitz. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Anchor Hocking and delivered for NAPA Auto Parts. Francis was also a member of Faith Memorial Church. He is survived by...
Gayla L. Kull
Apr 9, 2015
Gayla Leigh Kull, 61, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born July 31, 1953 and was the daughter of Billie and Glenna (Snyder) Crook. Gayla was a lifelong member of the Amanda Presbyterian Church and worked with her parents in the operation of the Amanda Greenhouse, which they owned. Additionally, Gayla worked at...
Herman F. Hinton Jr.
Apr 8, 2015
Herman F. Hinton Jr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Carroll Place. He was born March 5, 1931 in Ross County and was the son of the late Herman F. and Mildred (Arledge) Hinton Sr. Herman was the former owner and operator of Hinton’s Sunoco, avid fan of Ohio State Athletics and Cleveland Browns and Indians...
Macel Adkins
Apr 2, 2015
Macel Adkins, 99, of Amanda, formerly of Circleville, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Crestview Manor. He was born May 24, 1915 in Nicholas County, West Virginia and was the son of John and Mary Adkins. Macel was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Mavis (Neal) Adkins; children, Janice McCombs, Larry (Carol) Adkins and...
Mary L. Swain
Apr 1, 2015
Mary L. Swain, 94, of Amanda, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Main Street Terrace. She was born September 14, 1920 in Glenford and was the daughter of the late Carl and Daisy (Wells) Helser. Mary spent her life as a beautician and homemaker. She was a member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church in Tarlton and a graduate of Glenford High...
Gleneth S. Kane
Apr 1, 2015
Gleneth S. Kane, 99, of Rockbridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 22, 1915 in Hagger, West Virginia and was the daughter of George and Okey (Honaker) Smith. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Circleville. Gleneth is survived by two sons, Robert (Juanita) Kane of Laurelville and...
Virginia M. Kougher
Mar 27, 2015
Virginia M. Kougher, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Crestview. She was born in 1930 in Fairfield County to the late Russell and Tressa (VanFossen) Bowers, and was a lifelong resident of the Amanda area. She is survived by her husband of 64 ½ years, Ivan Kougher; daughter, Pamela Sue (Rick) Arthur of Lancaster; granddaughters, Julie Romine...
John Hill
Mar 23, 2015
Capt. John B. Hill, 67, of Lithopolis, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Lanfair Center. He was born November 23, 1947 in Amboy, Illinois and was the son of the late Leroy and Marie (Enrietta) Hill. John was a 28 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a professor at the University of Rio Grande. He was also member of Greencastle...
Nancy R. Wharton
Mar 22, 2015
Nancy Wharton, 80, of Amanda, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Nancy was born May 22, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Ruth Clark, who along with her sister Pat (Gene) Battles preceded her in death. In 1951, she graduated from Amanda High School, she was also a proud...
