Obituaries

Mr. Jack D. Francis
Jan 5, 2012
Jack D. Francis, 75, of Amanda, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1936 in Whisler and was the son of the late Ernest E. "Bill" and Edith (Congrove) Francis. Jack was a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church, 1954 graduate of Amanda High School...
Mr. Rex Allen Julian
Dec 29, 2011
Rex Allen Julian, 51, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Amanda, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was born June 6, 1960 in Fairfield County and was the beloved son of Gary and Carolyn (Fosnaugh) Julian. Rex was a 1978 graduate of Amanda -Clearcreek High School. In 1983 he graduated from Ohio University in...
Mr. Thad Eugene Davis
Dec 28, 2011
Thad E. Davis, 84, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was born June 17, 1927 in New Holland, Ohio and was the son of the late Edgar W. and Edith (Byers) Davis. He was a member of Sixth Ave. Methodist Church and Olivedale Senior Citizens. Thad was an avid runner who ran in...

Mr. Dale R. Harmon
Dec 24, 2011
Dale R. Harmon, 67, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. Dale was born on May 19, 1944 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Levi and Alice (Poling) Harmon. He was a member of the Amanda Presbyterian Church. He was a 1963 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School, a retired drywall hanger...

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Caton
Dec 9, 2011
Tammy Lynn Caton, age 49 of Amanda. Went home to be with the Lord Friday December 9, 2011 at the Pikering House. She was born February 4, 1962 in Lancaster. Daughter of Roy and Pauline (Boggs) McKenzie. Member of the Royalton Community Church. She is survived by Husband Michael R. Caton, formally of Lithopolis,. Daughters: Melissa (Josh) Singleton and Mesina...

Mr. Robert Lee Shupe
Dec 2, 2011
Robert Lee Shupe, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1931 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Millard and Opal (Lama) Shupe. Bob was retired from Anchor Hocking after 34 years of service. He was a member of Fairfield Fish & Game in Baltimore and...
Mrs. Eunice Pearl Miller
Dec 1, 2011
Eunice Pearl. Miller, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Crestview Manor. She was born March 8, 1921 in Haydenville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Bert Edgar and Naomi (Bond) Cochran. She served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Eunice is survived by a daughter, Sharon (Dave) Clager of Powell; two sons, Mike...

Mrs. Ronnie K. Ogg
Dec 1, 2011
Ronnie K. Ogg, 48, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2011. She was born July 4, 1963 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late John and Juanita (Moore) Rodgers. Ronnie volunteered and served on the board of The New Hope Center in Lancaster. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

Mrs. Louise A. Hensel
Nov 30, 2011
Louise A. Hensel, 76, of Amanda, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Crestview Manor. She was born July 14, 1935 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Loren and Estella (Hartman) Armstrong. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Amanda and 1953 graduate of Amanda High School. Louise worked side by side with her...

Mr. Joseph Lee Myers
Nov 28, 2011
Joseph Lee Myers, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 17, 1925 in Bremen and was the son of the late William and Elgin (Frazier) Myers. Lee was retired from the U.S. Navy and Air Force and served in WW II, Korea and the VietNam wars. He was retired from...

Mr. Joseph Lee Myers
Nov 28, 2011
Joseph Lee Myers, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 17, 1925 in Bremen and was the son of the late William and Elgin (Frazier) Myers. Lee was retired from the U.S. Navy and Air Force and served in WW II, Korea and the VietNam wars. He was retired from...

Mr. Alvin Lawrence Arledge
Nov 12, 2011
Alvin L. Arledge, 68, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Homestead Care Center. He was born October 14, 1943 in Licking County and was the son of the late Harmon and Viola (Minor) Arledge. He retired from Anchor Hocking in 1999 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens and bowled for...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Dilley
Nov 10, 2011
Patricia Ann Dilley, 76, of Amanda, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1934 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Leota Mae (Roby) Kilbarger Sr. She was a member of Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove, Olivedale Senior Citizens and retired from Amanda Bent Bolt....

Mr. Thomas Wilson Curtis Sr
Oct 17, 2011
Thomas Wilson Curtis, Sr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away at his winter home in DeBary, Florida. He was born May 19, 1942 in Wilmington, Ohio. Tom was a member of Greencastle Bible Church. He was a VietNam veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was aboard the USS Enterprise and worked as a jet mechanic. He later retired with over...
Mrs. Louise M. Blankenship
Oct 9, 2011
Louise M. Blankenship, 92, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born December 15, 1918 in Buffalo, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late John Oscar and Grace (Oldaker) McCoy. Louise is survived by her children, David (Threassa) McCoy of Florida, Norma Lucas and Lucille (Michael) Alley both of Lancaster; grandchildren,...

Mrs. Martha J. Kiger
Oct 1, 2011
Martha J. Kiger, 82, of Rockbridge, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 7, 1928 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Ale and Alice Iona (Hutchison) Thompson Jr. She was retired from Anchor Hocking after 26 years of service. She is survived by two sons, Mark Davey of Circleville and Tom...

Mr. Richard E. Wasem
Sep 30, 2011
Richard E. "Woody" Wasem, 93, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Main Street Terrace. He was born March 28, 1918 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late Jennings and Mamie (Notestone) Wasem. Woody retired from Lancaster Lens. His first job was delivering 100 lb. blocks of ice for the Crystal Ice & Coal Company...

Mr. Dayrel J. Huffer
Sep 29, 2011
Dayrel J. Huffer, 60, of Stoutsville, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 22, 1951 in Circleville and was the son of the late Jesse and Thelma (Lutz) Huffer. Dayrel worked as an auto technician for Yates Buick in Circleville and was the former owner of Car-Toon Auto in Circleville...

Mrs. Wanda Ruth Valentine
Sep 24, 2011
Wanda R. Valentine, 78, of Amanda, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield. She was born October 24, 1933 in Circleville and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Nora (Starkey) Happenny. She formerly worked at GE in Circleville. Wanda is survived by her children, Michael (Shelly) Brumfield of Howe, Oklahoma, Roger (Susan) Brumfield of Amanda, Cheryl Gatwood...

Mr. Paul Lee Williard
Sep 18, 2011
Paul L. Williard, 88, of Laurelville, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Pickaway Manor. He was born April 13, 1923 in Carroll, Ohio and was the son of the late Thomas Albert and Dora Elizabeth (McGrady) Williard. He was a member of South Perry U.M. Church and a retired machinist at Essex Wire. He is survived by two sons,...