Obituaries
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,...
Mrs. Leora M. Palmer
Sep 10, 2011
Leora M. Palmer, 78, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Circleville Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 8, 1933 in Washington Court House. She was a member of Dresbach Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Fred Palmer; her children, Stephen (Deborah) Palmer and Jean (Bob)...
Mrs. Coral M. Julian
Sep 8, 2011
Coral M. Julian, 93, a resident at Carriage Court and formerly of Amanda, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at the Pickering House. She was born December 1, 1917 in Pickaway County and was the daughter of the late Kirby E. and Florence (Fosnaugh) Kern. Coral was a retired Housekeeping...
Mr. Gordon H. Berry Jr
Sep 7, 2011
Gordon H. Berry Jr., 52, of Amanda, took his last flight from earth and crossed over to the other side on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was born April 4, 1959 in Lancaster and was the son of the late Ruth Ann (Sanders) Berry and Gordon H. Berry Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of Lancaster...
Mr. Joseph W. Kim
Sep 5, 2011
Joseph W. Kim, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was born January 11, 1922 in Tuppers Plains, Ohio and was the son of the late Hernon and Lucy (Baker) Kim. Joe attended Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster and was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. He was a retired machinist at Diamond...
Mrs. Margaret Ruth Awalt
Aug 29, 2011
Margaret Ruth Awalt, 94, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1916 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late James Russell and Iva Montana (Gardner) Duncan. Margaret was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church on Crumley Road in Lancaster....
Mrs. Hilda I. Moyer
Aug 9, 2011
Hilda I. Moyer, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born July 8, 1919 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Netuschill) Wolfinger. Hilda was a charter member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She was a 1938 graduate of Amanda High School, 53 year member...
Mr. Donald E. Switzer
Jul 25, 2011
Donald E. Switzer, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield. He was born November 7, 1925 in Baltimore, Ohio and was the son of the late Forrest and Dorothy (Swinehart) Switzer. Don was a 70 year member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong farmer in Fairfield County, former member of the Canal Winchester...
Mrs. Margaret H. Young
Jul 22, 2011
Margaret H. Young, 94, of Amanda, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at LanFair. She was born February 25, 1917 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late William Henry and Lola Maewood (Baker) Hoffman. She was a member of Israel Lutheran Church at Dutch Hollow, Missionary Guild and Euchre Club. She is survived by three sons, Jack...
Mrs. Marthalee Taylor
Jul 17, 2011
Marthalee (Marty) Taylor, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1922 in Amanda and was the daughter of the late Miles and Gertrude (Conrad) Bell. She had made her home at Reflections Senior Retirement Center for the past seven years. Marty is survived by a sister, Danielle (Jerry) Azbell,...
Mr. Burtis J. Ambuehl
Jul 16, 2011
Burtis "Burt" Ambuehl, 77, of Lancaster, beloved husband of Doris, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was born December 25, 1933 in Ada, Minnesota and was the son of the late Anton and Magdalena (Walle) Ambuehl. He was married on March 25, 1957 to Doris Bonen. Burt attended Josephinum in Delaware, Ohio where he initially...
Mr. William W. McNutt
Jul 13, 2011
William W. McNutt, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. He was born December 27, 1950 in Lancaster and was the son of the late William P. and Iva Elizabeth (Ansel) McNutt. William was formerly employed by Lancaster Glass for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. (Cordle) McNutt; daughters, Tricia...
Mr. Billy Joe Kelley
Jul 10, 2011
Billy Joe Kelley, 73, of Lancaster ,Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born August 18, 1937, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the son of the late William E, and Florene Richardson Kelley. Billy was a former supervisor at Western Electric / ATT, until his retirement in 1989, He was an owner and trainer...
Mr. Timothy D. Curry Jr
Jul 4, 2011
Timothy D. Curry, Jr. "T.J.". Age 29, of Lancaster, died Monday from the result of a motorcycle accident. Tim was a Self Employed Contractor for Curry Construction Inc. Survived by wife Jenny Holcombe Curry, Chattanooga; Son Isaiah of Chattanooga; Parents Timothy and Theresa (Blankenship) Curry, Lancaster; Sisters Tiffany (Jon) Little, Valdosta, GA; Jenny (Matthew) Riker, Lancaster; Grandmother Dorothy Blankenship, Lancaster;...
Mr. Charles Ray Rhymer
Jul 4, 2011
Charles Ray "Barney" Rhymer, 91, formerly of Circleville, passed away July 4, 2011. He was born December 8, 1919 in Fairfield County and was the son of the late George and Jeanette (Conrad) Rhymer. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Circleville. Barney was an Army veteran of WW II from 1941-1945. He fought in many battles...
Mrs. Bessie M. Love
Jun 18, 2011
Bessie M. Love, 103, of Circleville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Brown Memorial Home in Circleville.She was born March 16, 1908 in Fairfield Co. and was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Shupe Bowers.Bessie was preceded in death by husbands, Earl Doering and Franklin Love; son, Gerald Doering; and four brothers, Walter, Clay, Russell and...
Mrs. Betty Jane Stebelton
Jun 16, 2011
Betty Jane Stebelton Betty Jane Smeck Stebelton, 84 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday June 16, 20011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre . She was born February 24, 1927 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late William M. and Amanda Carpenter Glenn. Betty's first job was for Kresge 5 & 10 store for .$.25 an hour. After taxes she took...
