Obituaries
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...
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...
