Obituaries
Clara Rhymer
Mar 16, 2015
Clara E. Rhymer, 85, of Amanda, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 6, 1930 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Charles and Orpha (Devault) King. Clara is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 67 years, Merle Rhymer; children, Judy (Roger) Guisinger of Bremen, Sue (Don) Simpson and Rod Rhymer...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Bethel
Mar 9, 2015
Jeffrey “Jeff†D. Bethel, 57, of Circleville passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Logan Elm Health Care after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a 1976 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School where he played basketball and was active in the F.F.A. Jeff was an avid Ohio State Football fan. He is survived by his mother, Pat Bethel of Amanda;...
John Queen
Mar 9, 2015
John S. Queen, 78, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born May 14, 1936 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Charles and Josie (Gue) Queen. John was a lifelong farmer, loved gardening, fishing and hunting and was a life time member of the North American Fishing Club. He is survived by his...
Wilbur Swain
Mar 9, 2015
Wilbur E. Swain, 91, of Amanda, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Fairfield Medical in Lancaster. He was born October 14, 1923 to the late Emmit and Bessie (Julian) Swain. Wilbur was a life long farmer, born, raised and lived in the same house his entire life. Wilbur was a member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Tarlton and a...
Melvin H. Ruff
Feb 27, 2015
Melvin H. Ruff, 73, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born Nov. 21, 1941 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Herbert N. And Loretta M. (Smith) Ruff. Melvin was a 1960 graduate of Amanda High School. He served our country in both the Ohio National Guard and Air Force Reserve...
Lucille Ingram
Feb 24, 2015
Lucille Ingram, 75, of Stoutsville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at Berger Hospital. She was born April 23, 1939 in Phelps, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Greeley and Addie (Sawyer) Eldridge. Lucille is survived by a son, Robert Shawn Ingram of Stoutsville; sisters, Geral (Wayne) Sanson of Stoutsville, Pricie Young, Opal Wolford and Ruth (Billy) Dotson all...
Larry E. Jackson
Feb 24, 2015
Larry E. Jackson, 75, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born, January 11, 1940 in Lancaster. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Berne Union High School and retired from Western Electric. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and F.O.E. #2120. Larry was an avid bowler and bowled...
Terry L. Covell
Feb 15, 2015
Terry L. Covell, 61, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born September 29, 1953 in Sterling, Illinois and was the son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Campbell) Covell. Terry was a 1971 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and a truck driver for Arrow Transports in Ashville, Ohio. He is survived by his wife...
Betty E. Wampler
Feb 12, 2015
Betty E. Wampler, 83, of Stoutsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Berger Hospital. She was born January 31, 1932 in South Portsmouth, KY to the late Jesse and Bessie (Parker) Roe. Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her time spent with family and friends and will be dearly missed by all...
Kenneth E. Good
Feb 4, 2015
Kenneth E. Good, 84, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born July 2, 1930 in Stoutsville and was the son of the late Durbin and Cleo (Rhymer) Good. Kenny was a member of the Church of God and a retired salesman for Coca-Cola in Circleville. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Donald E. Gardner
Jan 31, 2015
Donald “Don†E. Gardner, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1928 in Fairfield County to the late Clarence and Evelyn (Hughes) Gardner. Don was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster. He retired from Columbia Gas after 30 years of service. Don is survived by his...
Ronald M. Nida
Jan 20, 2015
Ronald Maxwell Nida, 68, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born May 28, 1946 in Hocking County and was the son of the late Romeo and Edith (Carper) Nida. Ron was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country in the VietNam war. He was employed by Scioto Darby Concrete in Hilliard for...
Doris "Dude" Willison
Jan 19, 2015
Doris L. “Dude†Willison, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 12, 1928 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Paul Ashford and Louise Hannah (Relken) Huffman. Dude was a member of the Classic Cruisers Car Club and former treasurer of the Sin-Shore Ladies Club in Columbus. She...
Becki Miller Gentzel
Jan 15, 2015
Becki Miller Gentzel, 61, of Stoutsville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born September 20, 1953 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Maynard and Joyce (Stebelton) Miller. Becki was a 1971 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and was formerly employed by Schenker Logistics. She is survived by her sons, Matt (Maria) Gentzel...
James E. Fraunfelter
Jan 2, 2015
James E. “Ferd†Fraunfelter, Sr., of Amanda, passed away on his 85th birthday, Friday, January 2, 2015. He was born January 2, 1930 and was the son of the late Marvin and Jessie (Thomas) Fraunfelter. Ferd was a 1947 graduate of Amanda High School, served on the Amanda Clearcreek Board of Education and was active in the Alumni Association for many years. He...
H. Elaine Tatman
Dec 28, 2014
H. Elaine Tatman, 65, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born June 27, 1949 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Wilbert L. and Ruby E. (Smith) Hines. Elaine was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church, member of Moose Lodge #955 in Lancaster and was formerly employed by Glasfloss Industries. She taught...
John Edward Wolfe
Dec 11, 2014
John E. Wolfe, 55, of Mt. Perry, OH passed away on December 11, 2014 in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on October 14, 1959 to Margaret (Davis) and the late James Wolfe. He is survived by his children John E. (Dawn Lyons) Wolfe Jr. of Lancaster, Charles Lee (Helen Bowen) Wolfe of Mt. Perry and Kim (Steve McClellan) Wolfe...
Joan F. Tucker
Dec 10, 2014
Joan F. Tucker, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born May 17, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Wilma (Defoe) Crossland. She is survived by her children, Scott (Trish) Tucker of Lancaster, Robert Jr. (Robin) Tucker of Sugar Grove, and Beth Conrad of Lancaster; grandchildren, Electra, Alicia, Blaine,...
Carolyn Sue Seitz
Dec 2, 2014
Carolyn “Sue†Seitz, 66, of Sugar Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1948 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Leo and Hazel (Myers) Facemire. Sue was an avid bingo player, and a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend to all those in her life. She is survived by her...
Viola Marie Vickroy
Nov 30, 2014
Viola M. Vickroy, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Crestview Manor. She was born June 21, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Margie (Stebelton) Smith. She formerly attended Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ. Viola is survived by her sons, William (Jamie) Vickroy Jr. and Jim (Janis) Vickroy both of Lancaster;...
