Obituaries

Mrs. Ruby Ellen Gordon
Jul 22, 2012
Ruby E. Gordon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Carriage Court. She was born July 1, 1920 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Shaeffer) Kohler. Ruby was a retired secretary at Anchor Hocking after 34 years of service. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Chris) Stalder of Lancaster...
Mrs. Sheila Lynn Hart
Jul 21, 2012
Sheila Lynn Lenox Hart, 63, of Amanda, went to with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born July 12, 1949 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Scott) Megahey. Sheila was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High School and attended Cedar Hill Calvary United Methodist Church. She was...
Mr. Eddy R. Stevens
Jul 20, 2012
Eddy Ray Stevens, age 41 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Joyce (Hughes) and the late Ray Stevens. Eddy was employed by the Anchor Hocking Company for nearly 10 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Anita (Horn)...
Mrs. Mary E. Miller
Jun 28, 2012
Mary E. Miller, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Pickering House. Mary was born September 10, 1922 in Groveport and was the daughter of the late Worthington M. and Ethel (Rager) McDonald. She was a member of Trinity Sponagle Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mary was the former owner and...

Mrs. Edith L. Harless
Jun 24, 2012
Edith L. Harless, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Edith was born July 26, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Florence (Peterson) Finch. She is survived by her children, Marilyn Yeager of Amanda, George (R. Mary) Harless of Indiana, James (Martha) Harless of Canal...

Martha Janette Lyons
Jun 23, 2012
Martha J. Lyons, 62, of Heath, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1949 in Chillicothe and was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Violet M. (Howard) Christman. She is survived by four sons, Stephen, Gary, Billy and Bobby; sister, Beatrice (Paul) Huston of Newark; brothers, Charles D. Christman of Ross...
Mr. Russell E. Foster Jr
Jun 13, 2012
FOSTER Russell E. Foster, Jr., 30 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was a Master Mechanic with Company Wrench in Carroll. He was an avid hunter, outdoors man, and had a love for farming, sports, and anything he could create with his hands. Russell had a strong love for his wife Mollie and loved any...

Mrs. Dorothy E. Wasem
Jun 3, 2012
Dorothy E. Wasem, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Lan-Fair Center. She was born April 1, 1920, in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Roy and Carrie (Pierce) Waites. Dorothy was a 1938 graduate of Amanda High School, member of Lancaster United Brethren Church and Olivedale where she participated in the Olivedale Kitchen Band,...
Mr Joseph Conrad
May 24, 2012
Joseph "Joe" Conrad, Lancaster, born July 29, 1915 to James and Winiferd Conrad went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 24, 2012. Joe graduated from Amanda High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. His many dedications and memberships he served included; First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Masonic Bodies, VFW #1380, American Legion #11, Moose Lodge...

Mr. Paul F. Riegel
May 19, 2012
Paul F. Riegel, 92, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. Paul was born September 4, 1919 in Amanda and was the son of the late Cirby Clay and Laura May (Aldenderfer) Riegel. He was a 1937 graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and a 1942 graduate of the Ohio State University where he...

Mr. McKenzie Joe Abram
May 17, 2012
McKenzie "Joe" Abram, 27, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Joe was born Jan. 17, 1985 in Lancaster and was the son of William "Bill" and Venus (McKenzie) Abram, who survive. He was a 2003 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School and currently employed as a salesman at S & J Auto in...
Mr. Donald Mack Timmons
May 8, 2012
Donald Mack Timmons, 77, of Amanda, passed away Monday, May 8, 2012 at Berger Hospital. Mack was born June 16, 1934 in Pickaway Co., Ohio and was the son of the late Harold and Ethel (Welch) Timmons. He was retired from International Multi Foods (now Con-Agra) in Columbus. He was a member of the Pickaway Co. Coon Hunters Assoc. Mack...

Bentley Matthew Miller
May 5, 2012
Bentley Matthew Miller, infant son of Matthew Miller and Lacie Johnson, passed away May 5, 2012 at Children's Hospital after brief illness. Bentley was born April 7, 2012 in Lancaster. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Kyndal Bair; grandparents, Paul and Angie Miller...

Mr. Bernard Eugene Kemper
Apr 28, 2012
Bernard E. "Gene" Kemper, 74, of Columbus, formerly of Royalton, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Gene was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Gallia Co., Ohio and was the son of the late Samuel and Minnie (Wiggins) Kemper. He was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Ashville and former construction worker for Porter Drywall....

Mr. William Pearl McKenzie
Apr 27, 2012
William P. McKenzie, 80, of Amanda, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born June 17, 1931 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Henry James and Manda Judy (Skaggs) McKenzie. Bill was a member of the Royalton Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...

Ms. Mary K Tipple
Apr 25, 2012
TIPPLE Mary K. Tipple, age 70 of Amanda. Passed away Wednesday morning at Crestview Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past member of the Lady Knights of Columbus. She was born March 16, 1942 in Lancaster to the late Bernard and Nellie (Shaner) Fox. She is survived by her daughters; Jeannie (Rick) Garrett,...

Ms. Danielle T. Zeimer
Apr 9, 2012
Danielle T. Zeimer, 22, of Laurelville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2012 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Danielle was born in Columbus on October 18, 1989. She was a 2008 graduate of Logan Elm High School and formerly attended Damar college in Chillicothe. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Phyllis Paskins of Laurelville;...

Mrs. Marlyn Kay Pittman
Apr 6, 2012
Marlyn K. Pittman, age 72 of Lancaster. Passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was born January 22, 1940 in Lancaster to the late Wilbert and Ruby (Smith) Hines. She was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church and enjoyed Chair Volleyball with the Lunch Bunch. She is survived by her husband Richard of nearly 50...

Mr. Wilbur L. Darst Jr
Apr 4, 2012
Wilbur L. Darst, Jr., 64, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born April 6, 1947 in Pataskala and was the son of the late Wilbur L. and Lillian M. (Strickland) Darst Sr. Will was the general manager and owner of Amanda Bent Bolt in Logan and general manager of the...

Patricia Ann Marvin
Apr 2, 2012
Patricia A. Marvin, 68, of Lancaster. Passed away Tuesday at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1944 in Indiana to the late Francis and Christene (Rose) Marvin. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She retired from The Huntington Bank Operation Center in Columbus and was also a retired hairstylist in Lancaster. She...