Obituaries
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;...
Raymond E. Thompson
Nov 23, 2014
Raymond E. Thompson, 91, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Crestview Manor. He was born April 29, 1923 in Milford Center, Ohio to the late George and Leifa (Pierce) Thompson. Raymond was a member of the United Church of Christ in Clearport. He was a graduate of Colton H.S. and earned his bachelors degree in education from the Ohio...
Gerald E. Frazier
Nov 23, 2014
Gerald E. Frazier, 74, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1939 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Fred and Cora (Beverly) Frazier Sr. Gerald was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran, member of the American Legion Post 11 and attended Christ Lutheran Church at Hamburg. He...
David E. Morris
Nov 18, 2014
David E. Morris, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1934 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Ivan and Mary (Blackburn) Morris. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Faith Memorial Church. Dave owned and operated Morris Gravel, and was the former co-owner of Green Slopes Landfill...
William Buck McConaha
Nov 1, 2014
William Buck McConaha, 92, formerly of Amanda, passed away November 1, 2014. He was an Army veteran serving his country during WW II. A grave side service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at Lithopolis Cemetery with military honors. The Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Andrew Lyle Blauser
Oct 31, 2014
Andrew Lyle Blauser, 28, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born August 28, 1986 in Lancaster. Andrew was a 2005 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and was employed by Don’s Concrete in Amanda. He also attended Olivet Church of the Brethren in Thornville. He is survived by his parents, Donald Lee and Peggy Ann (Lyle) Blauser...
Don W. Griffith
Oct 23, 2014
Don W. Griffith, 84, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1929 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Martin E. and Edith V. (Will) Griffith. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic for Continental Can and retired from Wasserstrom....
Darrell Douglas Arnett
Oct 22, 2014
Darrell Douglas “Doug†Arnett, 57, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. He was born January 23, 1957 in Circleville and was the son of the late Darrell and Margaret (Williams) Arnett. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Logan Elm High School, member of the Carpenters Local 200 in Columbus and owner of Arnett’s Construction. Doug loved his children, his...
Donald G. Fowler
Oct 15, 2014
Donald G. Fowler, age 70 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Mount Carmel Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1944 and was the son of the late Glenn and Gladys (Raines) Fowler. Don was a U.S. Navy veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from the New Somerset Bank and continued working after...
Catherine A. "Kitty" Young
Oct 7, 2014
Catherine A. “Kitty†Young, 76, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1938 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Freida (Miller) Hartman. Kitty was a 1956 graduate of Berne Union High School, bowled for many years, was a hairdresser in Lancaster for many years and was...
Verna Bell Blankenship
Oct 1, 2014
Verna Bell Blankenship, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Ocotber 1, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born January 30, 1923 in Putnam Co., West Virginia and was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Oldlaker) McCoy. She is survived by her sons, Denny (Joyce) Blankenship of Circleville, Jim (Kim Coleman) Blankenship of Lancaster...
Jonathan Blaine Mullins
Sep 30, 2014
Jonathan B. Mullins, 44, of Amanda passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was a courier for Stat-Express in Worthington and a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church. Survived by parents, Larry and Judy (Dingess) Mullins Sr. of Amanda; brother, Larry (Amy) Mullins Jr. of Circleville; nieces, Amber, Deidre, Amee, Gabrielle and Tammy; nephews, Robert...
Jerry E. Blackston
Sep 26, 2014
Jerry E. Blackston, 69, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 13, 1944 and was the son of the late Charles E. And Anna Marie (Loring) Blackston. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, member of River Valley Rods, Lancaster Corvette Club and the Earth Angels Foundation...
James E. Lowe
Sep 13, 2014
James E. Lowe Jr., 63, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1951 in Columbus and was the son of the late James E. and Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Lowe Sr. Jim was an independent truck driver and loved playing basketball and participating in the A-C Alumni Tournaments. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing...
Wayne J. Wooten
Sep 12, 2014
Wayne J. Wooten, 78, of Amanda, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1936 in New Straitsville and was the son of the late James H. And Nancy (Lang) Wooten. Wayne was a 1955 graduate of Berne Union, former manager of Lancaster Hardware, storeroom manager for Anchor Hocking Plant 2 and Cottage Leader...
Edna Marie DeVault
Sep 11, 2014
Edna M. DeVault, 100, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at McCafferty Adult Care Facility in Pleasantville. She was born November 13, 1913 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late Harry P. and Effie E. (Nonnmacher) Leiendecker. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She is survived by a son, John L....
Connie Sue Brehm
Sep 11, 2014
Connie Sue Brehm, 54, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1959 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Birdie (Stufflebean) Kesterson. She is survived by her companion, Kevin Clum; daughters, Connie (Robbie) Smith of Obetz and Jessica (Craig) Johnston of New Orleans, LA; son, Michael (Sandy) Brehm...
