Obituaries
Bonnie Azbell
Sep 30, 2023
Bonnie Azbell, age 96, of Fairfield County, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023, in her home. She was born March 4, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Judy (Skaggs) McKenzie. She loved attending church where she enjoyed singing. She had a passion for cooking and was known for her biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, and fried chicken.
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Harry King
Sep 24, 2023
Harry L. King, age 71 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 5, 1952, in Columbus, to the late Harry L. and Leona (Bechtle) King Jr. He retired from D.W. Lift Sales, Inc. with over 25 years of service. Harry was a member of the Moose...
David Spangler
Sep 21, 2023
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David A. Spangler, age 82 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1941, in Lancaster, to the late Charles and Florence (Winter) Spangler. He was a graduate of Amanda High School, class of 1959. He worked for and retired from Big...
James Forrest
Sep 17, 2023
James D. "Jim" Forrest, age 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1928, in Lilly Chapel, Ohio to the late Cecil and Lydia (Bennett) Forrest. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, class of 1946. He retired from General Motors (Fisher Body) after 41 years and...
Donna Patterson
Sep 11, 2023
Donna J. Patterson, age 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1952, in Lancaster, daughter of the late George and Betty (Stoneburner) Blank. She was a lifelong active member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children, Brian (fiancé Cheryl Johnson) Patterson, of Carroll,...
Jerry Meldrum
Aug 31, 2023
Jerry Meldrum, 82, passed away on August 31, 2023, in Circleville, OH. He was born on May 13, 1941, in Martins Ferry, OH, to William "Bill" Meldrum and Doris "Dottie" (Moore) Meldrum. Jerry graduated from Martins Ferry High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. He started his career as a teacher and...
Norma Sanders
Aug 28, 2023
Norma J. Sanders, age 91 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at her home. She was born May 25, 1932, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Smith) Childers. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1952. After graduation, she worked for Diamond Power prior to meeting and marrying her husband,...
James Moore
Aug 22, 2023
James E. Moore, age 92 of Amanda, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. He was born to the late Elmer Lawrence Moore and Mona Annie "Goodman" Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Isabella "Kuhn" Moore.
He Leaves behind many family members; he had four sons,...
Carol Bussert
Aug 21, 2023
Carol L. Bussert, age 79 of Amanda, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born July 2, 1944, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late William R. and Dorothy E. (Cotterman) Bay. She was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School, class of 1962. She co-owned and operated Cloverland Carriers with her...
Jerry Kern Sr
Aug 20, 2023
Jerry L. Kern Sr., age 84, of Amanda, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home. He was born August 15, 1939, in Amanda, the son of the late Paul A. and Margaret L. (Hiatt) Kern. He was a graduate of Stoutsville High School, class of 1959. Jerry was a meat cutter for 65 years, finishing his career at...
Cheryl Hursey
Aug 16, 2023
Cheryl E. Hursey, age 72 of Circleville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Pickering House. She was born October 24, 1950, in Circleville, the daughter of the late James and Olive (Hartley) Lovett. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Dean; daughters, Dayna Kelley, of Circleville and Bridget (David) Heister, of Circleville; sons, Jeff...
Chester Chapman
Jul 26, 2023
Chester "Chet" Chapman, age 89 of Lancaster, and formerly of Kermit, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 30, 1934, in Selwyn (Marrow Bone Creek), WV, the son of Clyde and Jessie (Hall) Chapman. He was a Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a jack of all trades...
Raymond Russell
Jul 18, 2023
Raymond H. "Buck" Russell, age 85 of Circleville, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 28, 1938, in Pickaway County, the son of the late Claude and Rena (Craig) Russell. He was a graduate of Walnut Township High School, class of 1956 and then served in the US Air Force. He retired from...
Rev. Orville Berry
Jul 13, 2023
Rev. Orville L. Berry, age 86, originally of Amanda, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was the son of the late Edgar and Jennie (Cordle) Berry. Orville married Janie M. Berry in 1957. Working in construction for all of his adult life, Orville worked for Porter Drywall for over 26 years. He was a...
Betty McJunkin
Jul 13, 2023
Betty K. McJunkin, age 95 of Amanda, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Circleville Post Acute. She was born June 28, 1928, in Pike County, the daughter of the late Dewey and Grace (Van Dyke) Chancey. She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. She was a member of Tarlton United Methodist Church. Betty was a founding member...
Sandy Brentlinger
Jul 9, 2023
Sandra A. “Sandy” Brentlinger, age 76 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Pickering House. She was born March 6, 1947, in Torch, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thayer and Lena Mae (Samms) Weekley. Sandy loved crafts, needlework, crocheting, puzzles and gardening. She was extremely proud of the way her flowers looked all...
T.J. Miller
Jul 3, 2023
On the afternoon of July 3, 2023, Terry (T.J.) Miller Jr. tragically passed away, at the age of 34, as a result of a workplace accident.
T. J. was born to Terry Miller of Waverly, OH and Suzanne Miller of Amanda, OH on June 14th, 1989. He worked his career in the construction field, following in his father's footsteps. He...
Ruth Campbell
Jul 1, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth Campbell, age 90, of Amanda, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born on February 17, 1933, the daughter of Isaac & Lottie (Boggs) Cordle. She was hard working and extremely devoted to her faith and family. Her butterscotch pies and potato salad will be greatly missed by...
Nick Reed
Jun 23, 2023
Nick Reed, age 81 of Columbus, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born July 12, 1941, in Millersport, the son of the late Gale and Dora (Harding) Reed. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1959. He worked for the North American Broadcast Company for 57 years. Nick...
Nancy Strait
Jun 12, 2023
Nancy L. (Combs) Smith Strait went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born April 25, 1938, to John Lester and Florence (Lutz) Combs, in Lancaster. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1956. Nancy worked at Anchor Hocking Plants #1 and #2 for 20 years. She was a member of the...
