Obituaries

Mrs. Donna Jean VanGundy
Dec 4, 2013
Donna J. VanGundy, 52, passed away Dec. 4, 2013 in Pickaway County. She was born Dec. 22, 1960 in Circleville and was the daughter of Guy Richard and June Lee (Floyd) Allison. Donna worked at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Grove City. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Doug VanGundy; sons, Kenneth (Marissa) VanGundy of Stoutsville and...

Mr. Curtis "Ronnie" Kempton
Dec 2, 2013
Curtis "Ronnie" Kempton, 74, of Circleville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. He was born Nov. 21, 1939 in Massieville, and was the son of the late Curtis W. and Irene (McGee) Kempton. He was a graduate of Centralia High School, former owner of CR Kempton Building Contractor and retired from Ross Correctional Institution. He was...

Mr. Buddy E. Lynn
Nov 21, 2013
Buddy E. Lynn, 76, of Carroll, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1937 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Ernest and Garnet (Marshall) Lynn. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and spent 17 years in the National Guard. He was a retired machinist from Diamond Power, member Fairfield...

Mr. Larry Lee Miller
Nov 15, 2013
Larry L. Miller, age 64, of Amanda, passed away November 15, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born November 25, 1948 in Circleville and was the son of the late Merle E. and Pauline E. (Harvey) Miller. He was a member of St. John Church in Stoutsville, a 1967 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and was a heavy equipment...
Mrs. Esther P. Griffith
Nov 14, 2013
Esther P. Griffith, 89, of Lancaster, formerly a life long resident of Amanda, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Lanfair. She was born January 12, 1924 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Goldie Irene (Shaeffer) Hedrick. She was a former Amanda Twp. Fire Dept. Auxiliary Member.She is survived...
Alisha Jean "Tish" Schuman
Nov 2, 2013
Alisha Jean "Tish" Schuman, 49, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was born November 4, 1963 in Willoughby and was the daughter of Al Schuman and Jean (Peters) Nye. Tish was a 1982 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. She was a purchasing coordinator for McGraw Hill Education in Columbus and was currently attending Central Ohio...
Mr. James "Sugar Bear" Disbennet
Oct 23, 2013
James A. "Sugar Bear" Disbennet, 58, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born January 4, 1955 in Fairfield County and was the son of Emil and Edna (Rodgers) Disbennet. Jim was a former employee of Anchor Hocking and a truck driver. He was a former owner of Aunt Junie's restaurant in Amanda....
Mrs. Dorothy I. Harrell
Oct 19, 2013
Dorothy I. Harrell, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Crestview Manor. She was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Metzger) England. Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Salt Creek High School, 48 year member of O.E.S., member of St. John Church and was the head cook...

Mr. Kenneth E. Stoneburner
Oct 18, 2013
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Stoneburner, 84, of Amanda, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. He was born November 30, 1928 in Madison Twp. and was the son of the late Walter and Lena Ruth (DeLong) Stoneburner. Kenny was a member of Israel Lutheran Church and a U.S. Army veteran serving in the 432nd Construction Engineers Company B during the Korean Conflict....

Mrs. Annabel Stebelton
Oct 5, 2013
Annabel Stebelton, age 88 of Amanda was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Pickering House. As she unconditionally loved her family and friends, Annabel was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She was a 60 year member of the Order of the Eastern...

Mr. Ricky Dale Mayes
Oct 5, 2013
Ricky D. Mayes, 49, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. Ricky was a 1983 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and following his generous nature, he gave the gift of sight by donating his eyes to the Ohio Lions Eye Bank. Ricky is survived by his mother, Saundra Lovelace of Georgia; brothers, David (Jennifer)...

Mrs. Alice L. DeLong
Sep 29, 2013
Alice DeLong, 100, formerly of Amanda, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 28, 1913 in Nelsonville and was the daughter of the late George and Neva (Matheney) Sanders. Alice was a member of Fifth Ave. Church of Christ.She is survived by her children, Lee (Nellie) DeLong, Jr. and Gerald (Rosie) DeLong...

Mr. Jeff C. Fields
Sep 20, 2013
Jeff C. Fields, 65, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Grant Hospital as a result of an auto accident. Jeff was born May 8, 1948 in Columbus and was the son of the late Conard and Janice (Wills) Fields. He was the owner and operator of Better Quality Home Improvement. Jeff is survived by his son, Jeff...

Mrs. Dorothy May Allen
Sep 9, 2013
Dorothy M. Allen, 99, of Amanda, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at Caring Touch in Lockbourne. She was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Turney and Gladys (Fosnaugh) Heffner. Dorothy was a 1931 graduate of Amanda High School. She is survived by her children, Vernon (Eleanor) Allen of Amanda and Phyllis...

Mr. Larry E. Cofman
Sep 5, 2013
Larry E. Cofman, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1946 in Carroll and was the son of the late Orville and Marcella (Mondhank) Cofman. Larry was a 1964 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, member of Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ, and past member of Amanda Twp....
Mrs. Peggy Ann Martin
Sep 1, 2013
Peggy Ann Martin, age 78 of Lancaster passed away September 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Fayette County, Ohio to the late Homer and Fayette (Mercer) McConnaughey on May 23, 1935. Peggy is survived by her husband of 48 years Glenn D. Martin; children, Greg (Mindy) Martin of Stoutsville, Angie (Richard) Romines of Stoutsville, and Paige (Larry)...

Mr. Jerald E. "Jug" Moore
Aug 17, 2013
Jerald E. "Jug" Moore, 84, of Pleasantville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Jerald was born October 15, 1928 in Barnesville, Ohio and was the son of the late Maynard and Nellie (Bowersock) Moore. Jug was retired from Anchor Hocking Plant #2 and was an avid horseman who trained, bred and raced Thoroughbred horses for...

Ms. Eileen Julian
Aug 10, 2013
R. Eileen Julian, 87, of Lancaster, formerly a long time resident of Amanda, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the home of her daughter. She was born Dec. 10, 1925 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Oliver Benton and Sadie Delena (Fisher) Watters. During WW II Eileen worked at the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Company, she worked as...

Mrs. Lena Marie Myers
Aug 5, 2013
Lena M. Myers, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born Jan. 25, 1933 in Vinton County and was the daughter of the late Floyd H. and Grace E. (VanFossen) Francis. Lena was a retired Supervisor of housekeeping at Fairfield Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Rick Sheets) Wilkin...

Mr. James E. Callicoat
Aug 4, 2013
James E. Callicoat, 56, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born May 15, 1957 in Willow Wood, Ohio and was the son of the late James O. and Wanda (Vititoe) Callicoat. James was a retired independent truck driver, an avid outdoorsman and a dedicated family man. He is survived by his wife...