Obituaries
Clarence A Levan
Jul 29, 2014
Clarence A. Levan, age 78 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Franklin, OH. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Stoutsville, OH to the late Charles and Rosa (Strausbaugh) Levan. Clarence was the owner of Cedar Valley Plastics before retiring. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. He is survived by his loving...
Earl C. Herron
Jul 27, 2014
Herron Earl C. Herron, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 13, 1921 in Athens County to the late George and Vonnie (Mace) Herron. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He is survived by children, Sandra (Terry) Green and Diane (Dan) Binner both of Lancaster,...
Ronald J Fitz
Jul 27, 2014
Fitz Ronald “Jamie†Fitz, age 43, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 11, 1971. He is survived by his father, Ron G. (Cherie) Fitz; mother, Carolyn “Sue†(Bud) Seitz; brothers and sisters, Darren Steven (Andrea) Fitz, Melissa (Christopher) Moore, Bobbie (Richard) Cox, David (Chastity) Braman, Anthony (Aprille)...
John W. Sharp
Jul 24, 2014
John W. Sharp, 72, of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 after a short illness with Kidney and Lung Cancer. He was born February 11, 1942 in Amanda and was the son of Alford Vance and Helen Louise (VanFossen) Sharp. John’s great love for farming and family times were his world along with his passion for dancing. He is survived...
James A. Rizer
Jul 13, 2014
James A. Rizer, 49, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born January 13, 1965 and was the son of Thomas Robinson and Diana Rizer. James is survived by a son, Skyler and a daughter, Haley; mother, Diana Giffen; brothers, Thomas Robinson of Oklahoma and Togarmah (Tina) Robinson of Lancaster; sister, Michelle Heise of...
James J. Hoon
Jul 13, 2014
James J. “Jim†Hoon, 78, of Canal Winchester passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born March 3, 1936 in Columbus and was the son of the late James Richard and Bessie (Bailes) Hoon. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a self employed carpenter. Jim is survived by his wife, Anita (Potter) Hoon; children, Stephanie (George)...
Kenneth K. Kellenbarger
Jul 1, 2014
Kenneth K. Kellenbarger, 66, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was born September 20, 1947 in Lancaster and was the son of Dwight W. and Harriett (Clark) Kellenbarger. Kenny was retired from Cyril-Scott after 44 years of service. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Ohio Bowling Council Hall of Fame and the Southeastern...
Macel E. Roark
Jun 30, 2014
Macel E. Roark, 83, life long resident of Royalton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1931 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Alex and Lona (Royal) Prevette. Macel was the former pastor at the United Pilgrim Church in Royalton. She loved quilting and crocheting for family and friends. She was an...
Oliver Thomas Lutz
Jun 25, 2014
Oliver Thomas Lutz, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1927 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Oliver and Ida (Rutter) Lutz. Oliver was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a retired electrician from Anchor Hocking. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Blankenship)...
Ruby J. Hunter
Jun 14, 2014
Ruby J. Hunter, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, June14, 2014 at Stimmell Elderly Care in Lancaster. She was born August 5, 1931 in Fleming Co., Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Wilson and Bessie (Grose) Thompson. Ruby was a long time member of Mt. Zion U.M. Church and was a former secretary for Dr. Blosser DDS. in Lancaster. She...
Don Sharp Jr.
Jun 14, 2014
Don Sharp, Jr., 67, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born January 4, 1947, in Lancaster and was the son of the late Don and Nana (Cordle) Sharp Sr. Don was a 1965 graduate and co-valedictorian of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and served as a State...
Helen L. Frayer
Jun 13, 2014
Helen L. Frayer, 58, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Homestead Center surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1956 in Williamson, West Virginia and was the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Hayes) Estepp. She was a registered nurse and ordained minister through the Church of God. Helen is survived by her husband, Ed Frayer; mother, Helen...
James H. Eismon
Jun 10, 2014
James H. Eismon, 69, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Lancaster to the late William and Emma (Spires) Eismon. He worked both as an ironworker with local 172, as well as a miner in the coal industry for many years. James was an entertainer, and he played in numerous...
Joyce Miller
Jun 9, 2014
Joyce Miller, 84, of Stoutsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1930 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Boyd and Clara (Stump) Stebelton. Joyce was a retired cook from Amanda Clearcreek Schools, member of Fairview U.M. Church, Eastern Star and Clearcreek Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary. She graduated from Amanda H.S. in...
Jennie "Mimi" Russell
Jun 8, 2014
Jennie "Mimi" Russell, of Circleville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Jennie was born in Columbus and was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Miller) Shirey. She was retired from Pickaway Grain/Cargill after many years of service. She is survived by a daughter, Carla (Rob) Bastian of Circleville; two grandchildren, Trevor and Presley Bastian and...
Hazel M. Merritt
May 21, 2014
Hazel M. Merritt, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 22, 1938 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Ray and Vivian (Hummel) Hines. Hazel worked at Lancaster Glass for over 31 years and she and her husband participated in 4 local farm markets for 14 years. She was known...
Barbara R. White
May 20, 2014
Barbara Rose White, 70, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born July 18, 1943 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Jay and Hilda (Brown) McKenzie. She is survived by her husband, William A. White; daughter, Cindy Evans of Lancaster; step children, Connie (Paul) Karl of...
Donald Rose
May 17, 2014
Donald Rose, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1931 to the late Wilbur and Velma (Wilkins) Rose. Don was a graduate of Amanda High School. He was a long time farmer at the family farm and worked at Anchor Hocking for many years. Don and his wife Edna enjoyed their...
Chance E. Konkler
May 15, 2014
Chance E. Konkler, age 7, of Port Authur, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born January 25, 2007, and is the son of Amanda C. (Reagan) Ahrent of Texas, and Todd (Leslie Hikec) Konkler of Lancaster, OH. Chance was thought of by others as an outgoing and polite young man. He was...
David S. Stoneman
May 10, 2014
David S. Stoneman, 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday May 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1963 in Lancaster and was the son of Saundra (Armentrout) McFarland , and the late Robert Stoneman, Jr. David loved to go fishing, also an avid golfer, and a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He is survived by his mother, Saundra...
