Obituaries
Mr. Roger H. Armentrout
Feb 5, 2013
Roger H. Armentrout, 67, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after an extended illness. Roger was born September 19, 1945 in Columbus and was the son of the late Homer and Jean (Hayes) Armentrout. He was a retired automobile mechanic. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife and best friend of 48...
Mr. Paul James Brown
Jan 23, 2013
Paul J. Brown, 76, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center. Paul was born July 23, 1936 in Carbon Hill and was the son of the late Alman J. and Marjorie (Mender) Brown. He was a truck driver and worked as delivery sales for Coca-Cola, Schwann's and various companies. After he...
Mr. Barry F. Hood
Jan 21, 2013
Barry F. Hood, 57, of Sugar Grove, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at OSU Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1955 in Columbus and was the son of the late Francis and Ina (Nicholson) Hood. Barry was a retired Lt. Col. of the U.S. Navy and served in the Viet Nam and Gulf Wars. He received his Master's...
Mrs. Marguerite M. Bussert
Jan 19, 2013
Marguerite M. Bussert, 95, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1917 in Sugar Grove and was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Alice (Fisher) Stalder. Marguerite was a 1935 graduate of Amanda High School and held various positions from secretary to truck driver for many...
Mr. Phillip "Steve" Young
Jan 13, 2013
Phillip "Steve" Young, 57, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at his residence. Steve was born April 8, 1955 in Hocking County and was the son of the late James Mander and Lucy Belle (Adams) Young. He was a 1973 graduate of Logan Elm High School and was the owner of Young's...
Mrs. Darlene F. Darst
Jan 4, 2013
Darlene F. Wolfe, 62, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2012 as a result of an auto accident. She was born Mar. 10, 1950 in Victoria, Texas. Darlene was the daughter of the late James and Eunice (Butler) Wolfe. She is survived by a daughter, Angela (Rhen) Blais of Greenfield; son, Jim (Dee) Darst of Pataskala; step daughters, Andrea...
Ms. Patti L. Ehorn
Jan 1, 2013
Patti L. Ehorn, age 61 of Lancaster passed away suddenly January 1, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1951 in Circleville, Ohio to Ruby (Thompson) Hunter and the late Harold Hunter. Patti was retired from Job and Family Services, and was currently a realtor for Anderson & Company Realtors. In addition to her mother, she...
Mrs. Rhonda Lee Brown
Dec 29, 2012
Rhonda Lee Brown, 43, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born Feb. 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA and was the daughter of the late Ronald E. and Ada L. (Taylor) Ayers. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Robert Brown; daughters, Orena Ayers and Crystal Brown; brothers and sisters, Wendy, Ron, Billy...
Mr. Orville L. Garrett
Dec 17, 2012
Orville L. Garrett, 83, of Amanda, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1929 in Pickaway County and was the son of the late Robert and Nellie (Reed) Garrett. Orville was a 1947 graduate of Stoutsville High School, volunteer fireman for Amanda Fire Dept. and former owner and operator of Garrett's Garage...
Mr. Daniel Merkoziaj
Dec 15, 2012
Daniel Merkoziaj, 43, of Grove City, Dec. 15, 2012 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. Born in Albania on Nov. 20, 1969 the son of Lutfi and Irini (Angjeli) Merkoziaj. Daniel was a professor at Columbus State University. Survived by wife, Arjola Hizmo; daughter, Eva Maria Merkoziaj; mother, Irini Merkoziaj; sister, Anna (Douglas) Ruff. Services 1:30 p.m. today at the Greek...
Mr. Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin
Dec 14, 2012
Kenneth "Joe" Baldwin, 77, of Amanda, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Joe was born July 12, 1935 in Adelphi and was the son of the late Kenneth Emmer and Mabel (Huffman) Baldwin. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Anderson Road Construction and a lifetime member of the Harley Owner's Group, Lancaster. Joe...
Mr. Gardner William Hunt Jr
Dec 13, 2012
Gardner William "Gary" Hunt Jr., 81, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his residence. Gary was born April 26, 1931 in Buffalo, NY and was the son of the late Gardner William and Mable (Schutrum) Hunt Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in the Counter Intelligence Command in Korea. He was former owner and operator...
Mrs. Melba Winland
Dec 6, 2012
Melba E. Winland, 99, of Whitehall, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Manor of Whitehall. She was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Vinton Co. and was the daughter of the late Garfield and Josie (Bishop) Hill. Melba was retired from Buchanan's Furniture in Lancaster and attended Hopewell United Methodist Church many years ago. She is survived...
Mrs. M. Charlotte Barnes
Nov 18, 2012
M. Charlotte Barnes, 73, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born September 29, 1939 in Mt. Vernon and was the daughter of the late Leland and Dorotha (Myers) Larimore. Charlotte attended Mt. Carmel United Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Centerburg High School and attended Heidelberg College Business School....
Ms. Eva F. Hudson
Oct 31, 2012
Hudson, Eva Faye Hudson age 75 of Lancaster passed away October 31, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1937 to the late Sylvester & Rose (Freeman) Napper in Wilkesville, Ohio. Eva enjoyed time with family and her friends at the Salvation Army Adult Center. She is survived by her children Frank (Tracey) Hudson Jr., Brookann Nelson,...
Mr. Robert E. Henthorn
Oct 28, 2012
Robert E. "Coach Bob" Henthorn age 63 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday October 28, 2012 at OSU Hospital. He was born June 14, 1949 to the late Robert and Jane K. (Blessing) Henthorn. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy and was employed with KBR Construction at DuPont in Circleville for 30 years. He enjoyed his passion for...
Mr. Wayne R. Starner
Oct 25, 2012
Wayne R. Starner, 70 of Lancaster passed away October 25, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1941 in Fairfield County to the late Thomas and Alice (Bresler) Starner. Wayne served in the U.S. Army and retired from Anhcor Hocking. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his son Brian Starner...
Ruth L. Henson
Oct 13, 2012
Ruth L. Henson, 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 20, 1962 in Columbus and was the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Cordle) Trusler. Ruth is survived by a son, Douglas Ricks of Gahanna; daughters, Heather (Jason) Shields of Lancaster and Brittany Miller of Amanda;...
Mr. David C. Berry
Sep 28, 2012
David C. Berry, 51, of Sugar Grove, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. David was born October 1, 1960 in Lancaster and was the son of Gordon and Ruth (Sanders) Berry Sr. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster and was a former butcher for Falter's Meat Packing Co. in Columbus.David is survived...
Mrs. Connie Lynn Ambuehl
Sep 7, 2012
Connie L. Ambuehl, 57, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 after a long battle with Huntington's Korea. She was born August 15, 1955 in Lancaster and was the daughter of Charles E. and Lena M. (Francis) Bowersock. Connie was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School. She is survived by a son, SSGT. Joseph Sheets of Sheffield Barracks...
