Obituaries

Apr 25, 2014

GIBSON James "Jim" R. Gibson, age 72 of Lancaster, passed away this past weekend at his residence.  He was  born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank R. and Vera G. (Koon) Gibson on September 28, 1941. Jim worked in the restaurant industry for many years, most recently in the Grandview, OH area before retiring. He is survived by sisters, Nancy (Bill)...

Apr 19, 2014

Faye L. Winland, 81, of Laurelville, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Pickering House.  She was born July 13, 1932 in McArthur and was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (McKnight) Oharra. Survived by her husband, Henry "Beanie" Winland; brother, Benny Clayton (Marilyn) Oharra of Laurelville and a good friend Pat Hedges of Laurelville. Cremation has taken...

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Apr 12, 2014

Virginia M. Green, 86, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born December 18, 1927 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late E.H. and Inez (Shaw) Althaus. Virginia was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years,...

Apr 10, 2014

Elmer E. West, 80, of Lancaster was reunited with his wife Dorothy on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at OSU Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, 1934 in Bremen and was the son of the late Mack and Anna (Washbaugh) West. Elmer was a 1952 graduate of Bremen High School and as a member of the Bremen Oilers made All Ohio...

Apr 9, 2014

Leland G. Dupler, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born December 12, 1936 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late John F. and Nada (Martin) Dupler. Leland was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, U.S. Army veteran, self employed truck driver and a member of Amanda Lions...

Mar 21, 2014

Joan E. Ruble, 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Pickering House in Lancaster with her family by her side. She was born July 26, 1934 in Marion and was the daughter of the late Harold Carl and Clara Martha (Mayers) Rengert. She graduated 3rd in her class in 1952 from Pleasant High School...

Mar 18, 2014

Edwin Keith Smith, 91, of Trenton, Florida, passed away March 18, 2014 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida. He was born April 10, 1922 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Gertrude Irene (Vickers) Smith. Keith was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WW II, member of the VFW and formerly an owner/operator truck...

Mar 3, 2014

Barbara Ann (Saum) Smith, age 77, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born June 11, 1936 to the late Chester and A. Lucile (Crumley) Saum. Barbara graduated from Amanda High School class of 1954 and Otterbein College in 1958. She obtained her teaching credentials from New Mexico State University....

Feb 28, 2014

Robert R. McBroom, age 89 of Lancaster passed away February 28, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1924 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Ricketts) McBroom. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country during World War II. He was a member of the Maple Street United Methodist Church, Lancaster...

Feb 19, 2014

John W. Kane III, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1940 in Lancaster and was the son of John W. and Gleneth (Smith) Kane Jr. John was a 1959 graduate of Laurelville High School, owner/operator for over 40 years and life member of O.O.I.D.A....

Feb 19, 2014

Ruby E. Creiglow, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1928 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Russell and Tressa (Van Fossen) Bowers. She was retired from Drew Shoe in Lancaster. Ruby is survived by three brothers, Richard (Mary) Bowers and Paul Bowers both of...

Feb 13, 2014

Bradley N. Kalb, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. He was born August 7, 1952 in Bucyrus to Robert Kalb, deceased and Linda (Leuthold) Londeree who survives him of Lancaster. Brad was a 1970 graduate of Bucyrus High School. He was a realtor in Fairfield county for over 25 years and currently employed...

Feb 9, 2014

Carla Ann Harvey, 52, of Lancaster, passed away Feb. 9, 2014 in Columbus. She was born March 31, 1961 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Terry L. and Shirley (Beatty) Harvey Sr. Carla is survived by her father, Terry L. Harvey Sr. of Lancaster; brothers, Terry L. (Brandy) Harvey Jr. and Shawn Harvey both of Lancaster; sister, Sherry Henderson...

Feb 6, 2014

Larry Lee Gloyd, 71, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1942 in Ashville and was the son of the late Edgar VanMeter and Leela Ann Gloyd. Larry was retired from the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his children, Tammy York, Jason Gloyd and...

Jan 24, 2014

Ottie Carolyn Harmon, 71, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born September 24, 1942 in Sandyville, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Hartley) Mills. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Laurelville High School and member of the Amanda United Methodist Church....

Jan 9, 2014

Dilon Jacob Uhl, 20, of Amanda, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at OSU Medical Center as a result of an auto accident. He was born May 24, 1993 in Lancaster. He was a 2011 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and a union carpenter. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Shelly (Gardner) Uhl; brother, Drew Locke and...

Jan 7, 2014

Carol L. Bowers, 77, of Amanda, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born August 31, 1936 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Viola Ruth (Spangler) Shaeffer. Carol was retired from Anchor Hocking after 38 years of service. She was a member of Circleville First Church of Christ...

Jan 5, 2014

Helen Pauline Lewis, 95, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Homestead Center. She was born July 21, 1918 in Wayne, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Jerry Criten and Mary (Alley) Smith. She is survived by her son, Homer (Linda) Lewis of Lancaster; grandsons, Jeff (Dawn) Lewis and Vaughan Lewis and friend, Larry Hobbins...