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In RemembranceCarol Ann (Shubirg) SimonsLoveland, Ohio6 Aug 1942 – 22 Mar 2013Carol Ann Simons - LOVELAND: Carol Ann Simons, 70, ofLoveland, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2013 at her residence.She was born on August 6, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the lateCharles and Phyllis Boyd Shubirg. She was a graduate of OhioUniversity and worked as an educator for 40 years. She was amember of King of Kings Lutheran Church, and an avid quilter andknitter.She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Donald Simons;children, Michael Simons of Loveland, Ohio, Christopher(Stephanie) Simons of Cincinnati, Ohio, Julienne (Don Michael)Taylor of Beavercreek, Ohio; grandchildren, Morgan and M.R.Cooper Taylor, and Audrey and Elena Simons; and sister, LindaShubirg Lancaster, Ohio.A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:30am at Rose Hill Cemetery Mason, Ohiowith the Rev. John Mueller officiating. No visiting hours will be observed.Memorial gifts may be given to King of Kings Lutheran of Mason, Ohio, the Loveland Middle SchoolMedia Center, or charity of one's choice . www.tuftsschildmeyer.comOriginally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on March 27, 2013Thomas L. AzbellLancaster, Ohio2 Jun 1941 - 22 Jun 2012LANCASTER: Thomas L.Azbell 71 of Lancaster, Ohiopassed away on Friday, June22, 2012 at Fairfield MedicalCenter.He was a retired school teacherfor Fairfield County Schools.Thomas was a member of St.Paul Evangelical LutheranChurch, Hocking CountyRetired Teachers Association,and life member of OhioTeachers Association.He is survived by his daughter, Robin (Daniel) Boggs; grandsons, Terry (Linda) Corbett and Drake Boggsall of Lancaster, Ohio; first cousins and second cousins; canine companions, Ginger and Tang.He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy S. Azbell on May 11, 2012, parents, George and Ethel"Marge" Azbell, and cousins, aunts, and uncles.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERALHOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with Rev. Roger Quayofficiating. Burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio. Friends may visit Wednesdayfrom 9-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.Memorial gifts may be given to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund for Thomas L.Azbell, 125 N. Eastwood Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on June 25, 20123

In RemembranceMary Rose (Yenrick)NutterLancaster, Ohio16 Oct 2011Lancaster woman killedin crashLANCASTER -- A 69-yearoldwoman was killed earlySaturday morning after shewas struck by a vehicle on the900 block of West Fair Avenuein Lancaster. Mary RoseNutter was pronounced dead atthe scene at 2:41 a.m.Saturday. Christopher Bayer II,29, from Lancaster, was driving the vehicle that struck the victim.Bayer was detained on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to a report from theLancaster Police Department. According to the police report, Bayer was given a breath test, in which hetested .115, which is more than the legal limit of .08. Charges are expected to be filed against Bayer onMonday, Lancaster Police Chief David Bailey said.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette October 16, 2011Lancaster woman remembered as gentle, lovingLANCASTER — Mary Rose Nutter was the type of person who didn’t like to be in anybody’s way. “Shealways felt like she was a bother to people,” recalls her niece, Bobbi Glass of Lancaster. “That’s why shealways did her errands at night, because there weren’t a lot of people around.” But a routine, early-morningtrip to the grocery store on Saturday took a tragic turn when Nutter, 69, was struck and killed by a vehiclewhile walking in the 900 block of West Fair Avenue. The driver of the 1997 Chevy Suburban, ChristopherBayer II, 29, of Lancaster, was reportedly driving drunk, according to police, and has been charged withaggravated vehicular homicide, a second-degree felony, and reckless homicide, a third-degree felony. Hewas arraigned Monday in Fairfield County Municipal Court and is out on bond. His preliminary hearing isset for Oct. 28. Glass said the sudden death of her aunt has left her and the rest of Nutter’s family,including her daughter Frankie Nutter, ex-husband Bill Nutter, and sisters Ruth Brenner and SuellenYenrick, all of Lancaster, in shock. “We loved her and we’re going to miss her,” Glass said. Nutter waspronounced dead at 2:41 a.m. Saturday after she was struck by Bayer’s vehicle. According to traffic crashreport from the Lancaster Police Department, Nutter had been pushing a grocery cart that containedshopping bags from Kroger when the crash occurred. Bayer was detained on suspicion of operating avehicle while intoxicated. He was given a breath test, in which his blood-alcohol level was .115, which ismore than the legal limit of .08, police records indicate. Glass said funeral arrangements have not yet beenmade for her aunt, a woman she described as private and soft-spoken. She added Nutter was a talentedartist who had a knack for putting together beautiful flower arrangements. “She could arrange flowers likeno one I’ve ever seen before,” Glass said. Pastor Craig Cessna of Lancaster Pilgrim Church said he hadgotten to know Nutter well over the past year, even driving up to Columbus with his wife to visit her in thehospital when she had a brain tumor removed. “She was a kind and gentle person ... very humble,” Cessnasaid. “She was quick to compliment others and think of others. ... Through her illness, she was unsteady onher feet and would stagger a lot when she walked and she worried often about needing to get a job.” Cessnaadded: “She was very concerned about doing the right thing.” Nutter was a resident of Mount PleasantPlace, 963 Prestige Blvd., which is located off Fair Avenue in Lancaster. Mount Pleasant Place is anindependent-living complex for residents 62 and older that is managed by Lutheran Social Services ofCentral Ohio. Dennis Rose, manager of Mount Pleasant Place, said Nutter moved into her apartment inFebruary and was active with the other residents there. “She was a very sweet lady and she will be dearlymissed,” he said. “A lot of the residents were disappointed and concerned to hear about what happened.”Jason A. Zielinski, director of marketing and public relations for Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio,said he was saddened to hear of Nutter’s death. “We have more than 900 residents at our affordable4

In Remembrancehousing communities across much of central Ohio, and we treat any of those 900 residents as if they weremembers of our own family,” he said. “We were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Mary,and offer our deepest condolences and prayers to her family and friends, including the many lives shetouched at Mount Pleasant Place.” Michelle George can be reached at (740) 681-4342 ormgeorge@lancastereaglegazette.com.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette October 17 and 18, 2011LANCASTER: Mary Rose Nutter, age 69, a resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, October15th, 2011.She was a resident of Pleasant View Place, where she made many friends. She was an extraordinary lady; aclass act so to speak. The only correct way to describe her was a diamond in the rough. She was shy, timid,and much unknown. She was a Christian woman who did not drink, or smoke, and who behaved in a godlyway to the best of her capabilities. She would always attend church and pay her tithe as long as her financeswould enable. She was brilliant and had many talents. She loved learning and had attended college manytimes. She was trained in secretarial duties, the arts, and was a 3-year electrical apprentice before her healthslowed her down. In 2010, she survived the removal of her teeth, 80% of her colon, and a brain tumoroperation. She was a fighter and was standing strong. She was hero to her family and should beremembered as such. She was an artist and a beautiful floral arranger.She is survived by her daughter, Franki Nutter; ex-husband, Bill W. Nutter; sisters, Ruth Ann Brenner andSue Ellen Yenrick; her niece, Bobbi Glass; nephew in law, Jeff Glass; brother in law, Don Nutter; cousin,Benjamin and Jackie Leith along with their son Jay who live in Kingston, Arizona; as well as many otherfamily members and friends.There will be a memorial service for her at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Thursday,October 27th at 4:00 pm with Pastor Craig Cessna officiating.She was loved and valued at the highest level possible and we will miss her always.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on October 25, 2011Virginia L. (Lane)WarthmanSugar Grove, Ohio23 Apr 2011SUGAR GROVE: Virginia L.Warthman, 68, of SugarGrove, passed away Saturday,April 23, 2011 at FairfieldMedical Center.Virginia was a retiredElementary School Teacherwith 32 years of service atBerne Union Schools. Shevolunteered at FairfieldMedical Center Gift Shop andwas a member of the Community of Christ Church and Delta Kappa Gamma.She is survived by sons, Chad Warthman (Debbie Hughes), Trent (Autumn) Warthman and Vic (Beth)Warthman all of Sugar Grove; grandchildren, Tristin, Trevor, Alex and Adam Warthman; sisters, Judy(Jim) May, Cindy (Greg) Huffman; brother, Mark (Susan) Lane; mother, Frances Calvert; several niecesand nephews; special friends, Patti Drake, Anna Fritts, Nell Sheets and Sandy Crozier.She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen K. Warthman; father, Edward Lane and step father,Paul Calvert.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with PastorCheryl Payne officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Wednesday and 1 hour prior the service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on April 25, 20115

In RemembranceCharles E. Lambert, Jr.Lancaster, Ohio12 Dec 1940 – 10 Dec 2010LANCASTER: Charles E. Lambert, Jr., 69, of Lancaster, passedaway Friday, December 10, 2010 at his residence.He was born on December 12, 1940 in Lancaster to the late CharlesE. and Rosemary (Noise) Lambert Sr. Charles was a graduate ofLancaster High School class of 1960 and the Ohio University class of1972 with a Bachelor's degree in Education. He was a teacher at boththe Lancaster City School and the Amanda Clearcreek Local Schoolsretiring in 1999. Charles was a member of St. Mary of theAssumption Church.Charles is survived by his wife, Sondra E. (Anneshansley) Lambert;daughter, Elizabeth (Tony) Pregent; son, Charles E. "Chip" (FiancéeCarrie Hodder) Lambert III; daughter and caregiver, StephanieLambert all of Lancaster; grandson, Austin Pregent; aunt and uncle,Anna and Howard Alspach; brother in law and sister in law, Robert (Donna) Anneshansley, of Florida;sister in law, Janet Anneshansley of Grove City; many cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Albert and Essie Lambert, Perry and Rose Noice;aunts and uncles; and brother in law, Rodney Anneshansley.Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the St. Mary ofthe Assumption Church. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday December13 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army Adult Daycare Services or to Hospice ofCentral Ohio in Charles's memory.The family would like to thank the staff at the Salvation Army Adult Daycare and the Hospice of CentralOhio for the excellent care given to Charles.To send an online condolence and sign the guestbook, please visit: www.webfh.com/sheridanfuneralhomeand click obituaries.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on December 12 and 13, 2010James D. ‘Smokey’HinesLancaster, Ohio21 Jul 1942 - 16 Oct 2010LANCASTER: James"Smokey" Hines, age 68, ofLancaster, died on SaturdayOctober 16th, 2010. He retiredfrom Anchor Hocking after 33years where he was aproduction manager. Heattended the First UnitedMethodist Church. He was anavid sports fan, enjoyed ourHarley, and was a lovinghusband and father.He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karen Hines ofLancaster; son, Jason Hines of Lancaster; sister, Pat Reid ofLancaster; half- brother, M. David (Brenda) Hines of Lancaster; half-sister, Joyce (Larry) Cox of TX;several nieces and nephews; and special furry friend, "Lucas".He was preceded in death by his parents, James Van and Ruth Ann Hines; sister, Mary Jo (Wendell) Fox;and step-mother, Grace Hines.Caring cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A Memorial service will take6

In Remembranceplace on Thursday at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church. Memorials can be made in James'sname to the P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. or PO Box 163549 Columbus, OH 43216.Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on October 19, 2010Theresa (VanDerHoven) MitchellHansville, Washington23 Oct 1942 - 31 Jul 2010HANSVILLE, WA: Theresa Mitchell passed away Saturday, July 31,2010. Her daughters, Caitlin and Glynis were by her side.Theresa graduated from Lancaster H.S, Lancaster, Ohio, attendedAntioch College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degreefrom the University of California at Santa Cruz. Married for 43 yearsto Charles B. Mitchell, Theresa had resided in Eglon and Hansvillesince 1979.Theresa was an avid cruising sailor and was a past Lt. Commander ofthe Agate Pass Power Squadron and member of the KCYC. She wasemployed by Rane Corporation of Mukilteo during its early yearsand by Brooke Engineering of Hansville.Theresa respected and admired aspects of Jewish culture andrequested that the family sit shiva in her memory. This memorial willbe held privately, but the survivors ask that friends near and far away take a few moments to rememberTheresa during the hours of 10 a.m. to noon PDT on the 7th of August.Theresa is survived by daughters, Caitlin Hamer, Glynis Mitchell; husband, Charles; and grandson,Roscoe Hamer.In lieu of flowers consider donations to Hospice of Kitsap County, 3100 Northwest Bucklin Hill Road,Silverdale, WA 98383.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com August 5, 2010George R. Savoy12 Jul 1941 - 13 Jul 2010Westerville, OhioWESTERVILLE: GeorgeSavoy, age 69, of Westerville,OH, the beloved husband, dadand Pop Pop went to be withthe Lord on July 13, 2010.He was a member of theChristian Fellowship Churchand the Gideons. He workedfor the Vernon Company for35 years.He is survived by his wife,Duon; six children; 22grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.Calling hours will be held at Christian Fellowship Church 5970 Godown Road, Columbus, OH 43235,Sunday July 18th from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. where a celebration of life service will be held Monday, July19th at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Pastor Gauch. Interment in Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gideons.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com July 17, 20107

In RemembranceRetired MSgt. RobertDavid Macioci20 Apr 1942 – 16 Jun 2010Suffolk, VASUFFOLK, VA: Retired MSgt.Robert David Macioci, ofSuffolk, VA and formerly ofLancaster, OH, passed away athis home on June 16, 2010,surrounded by his family aftera lengthy battle with lungcancer.He was born on April 20, 1942to the late Sidney A. and NellMacioci.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Robert D."Bobby" Macioci, Jr.He was a 20 year Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. He was awarded a Bronze star with V forValor because of his heroism while under enemy fire. In addition to Vietnam, he served twice in Germany,Texas, Langley AFB Virginia, and Minot, ND. For most of his 20 year career he was an aircraftmaintenance superintendent. Following retirement he moved back home to Lancaster and worked at whathe knew best, automobile mechanic. Upon his father's retirement from Macioci's Garage, Robert took asmall one man family business and expanded, improved, and served the Lancaster community with prideand honesty for 24 years, when in 2005 he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He then moved to Suffolk to benear his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the VFW Lancaster Post #11, AM Vets, MooseLodge, and American Legions. He was a previous member of the Lancaster Eagles. His passions in lifewere his work, his family, friends, and Nascar. After years of attending races, he gave up the traveling andwatched from his Nascar room where he was surrounded by a massive collection of memorabilia, includingan area for his all time favorite, "The King" Richard Petty.Robert is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jean Macioci; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelby and BuddyDerrick of Suffolk, Sharon and Ray Wroten of Gates, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and JenniferMacioci of Yorktown, VA; sister, Carol Wears; brother, Larry Macioci both of Lancaster, OH;grandchildren, Christopher Derrick, Jonathan Derrick and his wife, Kelli, R.A. Wroten, Thomas AaronWroten, Seth Duke; great grandchildren, Alexis Derrick, Caitlin Derrick and their mother, Shellie Derrick,Haley Wroten, Cayden Derrick, and Kaelan Wroten.A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory,3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA. Entombment with full military honors will be held at Nansemond SuffolkCemetery following the service. A memorial service will be held in Lancaster, OH on Saturday, June 26,2010 at 2 p.m. at the Sheridan Funeral Home, 222 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH.Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com June 18, 20108

In RemembranceJoan E. (Bayliss) TaylorColumbus, Ohio25 May 1942 – 19 Mar 2010Joan E. (Bayliss) Taylor - COLUMBUS: Joan E. Taylor, 67, ofColumbus, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010.Joan was born May 25, 1942, in Lancaster to the late John and RuthBayliss.She worked for AEP.Joan is survived by her sister, Barbara Bayliss of Boston, MA;several cousins including, Linda Johnson of Columbus and KarenGrein of Fredericksburg, VA; and aunt, Betty Bayliss of Lancaster.A private burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster.Caring cremation has taken place with the FRANK E. SMITHFUNERAL HOME.Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Joan's memory.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com March 23, 2010Sandra (Finnell) PritchardSandra was reported as deceased by her brother. Previous address was Reynoldsburg, Ohio. We have beenunable to confirm her loss.Robert Golden HeftSaginaw, Michigan19 Jan 1942 – 12 Dec 2009Robert Golden Heft -The designer of America’s 50-star flag passed away Saturdayafternoon, December 12, 2009,at Covenant Medical Center inSaginaw, Michigan. Age 67years. Bob was born onJanuary 19, 1942, in Saginaw.He was moved to Ohio as ayoung child, where he wasraised by his grandparents.While a 17 year-old junior atLancaster High School inLancaster, Ohio, Bob made his mark in our nation’s history bypreparing for a U.S. History project in 1958, where he fashioned thefamily flag into what is now our country’s symbol. Bob traveled the world extensively telling countlesspeople of his unique story. Bob attended Ohio University and Ohio State University. He retired after 30years as a high school and college history teacher. He was a seven-term Mayor of Napoleon, Ohio and paststate president of the Ohio Mayor’s Association. He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church,Saginaw, past president of the Saginaw Lions Club, District 11-D1 Governor of Lions Club International,was active in Habitat for Humanity, America’s Promise, Junior Achievement, 4-H, former member of theMasons. His interest in flags originally came from his volunteer work as a former Boy Scout. Bob was avery proud American. He devoted his life to inspiring others.Bob is survived by a nephew, Edward Heft; two great-nephews, E.J. Heft and Mark Heft; a great-niece,Juliah Heft; many other nieces and nephews; half-brothers and half-sisters; a sister-in-law, Joanne Heft; andmany dear friends, especially those at the Saginaw Lions Club.Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Resurrection LutheranChurch, 2110 Brockway St., Saginaw, Michigan. The Rev. Kathleen Basner will officiate with burial inHoly Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman FuneralHome, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday from9

In Remembrance2:00 to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The familyrequests memorials to be given to Saginaw Lions Club, P.O. Box 2211, Saginaw, Michigan 48605, orResurrection Lutheran Church, 2110 Brockway St., Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Sympathies may be sharedwith the family online at www.WakemanFuneralHome.comOriginally published at www.WakemanFuneralHome.com December 13, 2009Shirley K. (Beatty) HarveyLancaster, Ohio22 Jun 1942 – 4 Dec 2009Shirley K. Harvey - LANCASTER: Shirley K. Harvey, born June22, 1942, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 to be with herheavenly Father. She went peacefully at home surrounded by herfamily and loved ones. Shirley was a loving, caring and thoughtfulperson who brought cheer, joy and happiness to everyone throughouther life. She enjoyed playing cards, camping, arts and crafts,ceramics and crochet, creating wonderful gifts that she shared withfriends and family. Shirley especially loved spending time with herfamily watching over them and guiding them through her faith andbelief in God.She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Terry L. "Blue" Harvey;sons, Terry (Brandy) Harvey, Jr. and Shawn Harvey; daughters,Carla Harvey and Sherry Brunney all of Lancaster; grandchildren,Brandt Smith, Payton Harvey, Terry Lee Harvey III and Jenna ReneeStebelton; father, Richard Beatty of Lancaster; brothers, Brian Beatty and Kevin (Lisa) Beatty; sister,Marlene (Keith) Julian all of Lancaster; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother,Marvine Beatty.Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda withPastor Jesse Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Hamburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com December 5, 2009Pastor Robert E. ‘Bob’RauchLancaster, Ohio17 Dec 1941 – 1 May 2009LANCASTER: Pastor RobertE. Rauch, age 67, of Lancasterpassed away Friday, May 1,2009 at his home with hisloved ones by his side. Hefought a short battle withcancer.Robert was born December 17,1941 to the late Rose Rauchand John Rauch.Robert was a loving husband,great father and friend. He wasloved by many and had a positive affect on the lives of many people. He worked at Anchor Hocking for 15years. He liked playing softball and riding his Goldwing. He loved music and sang bass in several men'squartets including the River Valley Boys. He also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his dog,Bonnie. He always helped those in need and he and his good friend, Art, called themselves ABC (Art &Bob Charity). He started the original Fairfield Christian Academy and along with the help of his brother,Jim, he started WFCO radio station. He was a pastor for 36 years (Church of God, Christ Church andLaurelville Church of God).Robert is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Suzanne; two sons, Steve (Stacy) and Mark (Melissa)10

In RemembranceRauch; two daughters, Cindy (Lowell) Clark and Nancy (David) Hubbard; three brothers, Tom, Jim(Janice) and Dan Rauch; three sisters, Jane (Marv) Lavere, Rosie (Dave) Kern and Betty Lou (Bob)Oatney; twelve grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. You will be sadly missed by many but wewill see you again in Heaven. We love you Bob.Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Memorial Church. A memorial service will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday at Faith Memorial with Pastor Steve Rauch officiating. Burial will follow at Floral HillsMemory Gardens.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pleasant Chapel Church of God, 3225 Old Mill Rd., N.E.,Lancaster, OH 43130.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com May 5, 2009Bonnie Lee (Azbell)BoyerLancaster, Ohio12 Nov 1941 - 9 Feb 2009Bonnie L. Boyer, 67 ofLancaster passed awaysurrounded by her family andfriends at the Pickering Houseon Monday February 9, 2009.She was born on November 12,1941 in Lancaster. Bonnieworked at Kroger’s for over 25years retiring in 2008. She wasa member of the LancasterCommunity Church, Lancasterand a tutor at the West School after school program.Bonnie is survived by her children Scott (Sheila) Hommel of Lancaster, Theresa (Dwayne Beavers) Waits;mother Evelyn (Charles) Heisa of Circleville; grandchildren: Sean Heise, Ashley Heisa, Brandon Beavers,Ryan Hommel, Tyler Neff, Chris Green; great granddaughter Jasmine; brother Bob Azbell. Her father EarlAzbell preceded her in death.Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00AM Friday February 13, 2008 at the Lancaster CommunityChurch with Rev. David Dupler. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursdayfrom 2-4 & 6-8PM at the Sheridan Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff’s at the FairfieldMedical Center, the Pickering House, Heartland-Fairfield and her many friends for helping Bonnie get thruher Battle with Cancer.Originally published at www.LancasterEagleGazette.com 11 Feb 2009Philip C. MoyerColumbus, Ohio30 Mar 1942 - 29 Jun 2008Philip C. Moyer, 66, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, atThe Ohio State University Hospital.He was a former Plant Manager with Anchor Hocking Glass Corp.and was the owner of Clayton Moyer and Associates, Columbus. Hewas a former member of Grace United Church of Christ Church,Lancaster, an accomplished musician and artist and graduate ofLancaster High School, Class of 1960. He loved flying and spentmany hours at Don Scott Field, Columbus. He was a U.S. Army andNational Guard veteran.He is survived by his sisters, Karen (Terry) Swyers, Jane (Don) Grafand Margaret (John) Hart, all of Lancaster; nephew, Steven (Tracy)Graf; nieces, Krystal, Kerri, Kelli, Kourtnie and Kendra; and greatniecesand great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Geraldine Moyer.11

In RemembranceA special thank you to OSU Richard M. Ross Center and to Dr. Mehta and Dr. Amin for their loving care.Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with theRev. Jill Dunlap officiating.Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.Memorials may be given to The Pickering House, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130 in Philip'smemory.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette July 1, 2008Connie Sue HillGroveport, Ohio13 Nov 1942 – 16 Feb 2008Looking for Copy of ObituaryBucky E. RogersLancaster, Ohio24 Jul 1942 - 4 Jan 2008Bucky E. Rogers, 65, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Jan. 4,2008, at his daughter's house.He was born on July 24, 1942, in Lancaster. Bucky served in the U.S.Army. He worked for Anchor Hocking and retired from Securitus in2007. Bucky was a member of AMVETS. He enjoyed bowling andwas an avid Ohio State fan. But most of all, he loved going to hisgrandchildren's baseball and football games.Bucky is survived by his daughters, Lisa A. (Shawn) O'Rourke andSherry (John) Arnold; grandchildren, Tonya, Jessie, Jeremy, Ryan,Miranda and Crystal; great-grandchildren, Adam, Kiera, Kieyla,Kiersin, Tyler, Blake and Aliceson; fiancée, Patricia Graf; stepfather, George Noll; aunts and uncles; andmany cousins.His mother, Helen Noll, preceded him in death.Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sheridan Funeral Home with Chaplain Karl Hartmann officiating.Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery with military honors.Family and friends may visit on Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributionsmay be made to the Pickering House, Lancaster. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, pleasevisit www.webfh.com/sheridanfuneralhome and click obituaries.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette January 6, 200812

In RemembrancePatricia Joan (Nelson) DeedsLancaster, Ohio5 Aug 1942 – 16 Dec 2007Patricia "Joanie" Deeds, 65, of Lancaster, died Sunday, Dec. 16,2007, at Altercare of Valley View Nursing Home.She was a member of Faith Memorial Church. She is survived by herson, Jason Deeds of Lancaster; sisters, Lorretta (Richard) Bost andKathy (Dick) Hummel of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy L. Deeds; mother,Kathryn Dillon; father, Russell Nelson; and brother, Carl Dillon.Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank E. Smith FuneralHome Chapel, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, with Pastor MelvinTruex officiating.Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.Friends may visit two hours prior the service on Wednesday at thefuneral home. Memorial gifts may be given to Faith Memorial Church, 2610 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH43130. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, 405 N. ColumbusSt., Lancaster, with Pastor Melvin Truex officiating.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette December 18, 2007.Walter R, HiattLogan, Ohio3 Jan 1940 - 4 Nov 2007Walter R. Hiatt, 67, of Logan, went to be with his Lord, Sunday,Nov. 4, 2007, at Pickering House, Lancaster.Walter was born Jan. 3, 1940, in Circleville, to Walter E. and LorettaB. Hiatt. He was a member of the Shepard of the Valley UnitedBrethren Church of Logan and was a United States Navy Veteran.Walter was preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Arthur "Bud"and Charlie Hiatt.Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Heinlein-Brown FuneralHome, Logan with Pastor Douglas Stull officiating.Burial will be in the Knollwood Cemetery, Logan.Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at thefuneral home. The family suggests donations be made to FairHoPeHospice, Pickering House, 1111 E. Main St. Lancaster, OH 43130. Letters of condolence may be sent tothe family at www.brownfuneralservice.com.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette November 6, 2007John Rich ValentineLancaster, Ohio3 Dec 1939 – 4 Oct 2007John Rich Valentine, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, Oct.04, 2007, in his residence.He was born on Dec. 3, 1939, in Lancaster, a son of the late HaroldRichard Valentine and Georgia (Prevost) Lynn. He retired fromDiamond Power and was a member of the American Legion Post 11and the Diamond Bowling League.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lucy Jean (Haynes) Valentineof Lancaster; sons, Jerry Alan (Tera) Valentine of Lancaster andJason Scott (Tiffany) Valentine of Chillicothe; daughter, Selena Kaye(Jeff) Valentine Abbott of Logan; brother, Ernest (Faye) Bowshier ofVenice, Fla. and grandchildren, Bradley, Caleb, Hannah, JT,Christian, Tori, Kaydence, Savana, Desiree and Jeffrey Jr.13

In RemembranceHe was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sherry Platt.Graveside Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Stukey Cemetery, 5815 Sugar Grove Road with Capt.Pat Ward officiating. Military Honors provided by the Lancaster Burial Detail. The family is being servedby the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army,228 W. Hubert St., Lancaster, OH 43130 in his memory.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette 5 Oct 2007Mary Kay (McFee) WardColumbus, Ohio4 Oct 1942 - 25 Mar 2007Mary Kay "Sam" Ward, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, left this side ofthe world peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Sunday,March 25, 2007.Born and raised in Lancaster, OH, to Jim and Helen McFee. Belovedwife of Richard T. Ward; sister and best friend of Molly Mott; motherof Tim (Beth) Hammer, Susan (Kevin) Doherty, Karen (Ron)Cameron, Molly (David) Tanner; grandmother of Tyler, Joey andMeghan Doherty, Allyson, Jacob and Katy Tanner, Alex and AbbyCameron, Tommy and Nicholas Hammer; aunt of Michael (Jessie)Mott; and great-aunt of Max and Lainey Mott.Proceeded in death by her parents, and nephew Peter Mott.Also survived by special grandchildren and great-grandchildren,Kristin (Jeff) and Simon Dollinger, Rick (Emma), Stella and Nina Chambers, and Jennifer Chambers.Her love of family, friends, travel, and the arts was the focus of her life, but she would say that her greatestaccomplishment was her family. Everyone who knew her knew of her creative and adventurous spirit,strength of character, and love of life that was contagious. Her doors were always open, with a gift ofhospitality that could not be measured.Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Liberty Presbyterian Church, 7080 OlentangyRiver Rd., Delaware.Originally published in The Columbus Dispatch on 3/27/2007James D. Harvey Jr.Lancaster, Ohio27 Feb 1942 - 18 Jan 2007James D. Harvey Jr., 64, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, Jan.18, 2007.He was a member of USTA.He is survived by his son, James R. Harvey; daughters Stacy L.Harvey Green and husband Kevin E. Green, Kim Nye and husbandJeff Nye and Kelly Fagan; grandchildren Kaz James Leavitt, KevinRiley Green, Korri Lynn Green, Kelsey Nye and Klay Nye; brothersDennis "Lard" Harvey, Terry "Blue" Harvey and wife ShirleyHarvey; and family and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, James D. Harvey Sr. andmother, Marian F. Harvey.Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and onehour prior to services Monday at Halteman-Fett and Dyer funeral home. Services will be at 11 a.m.Monday at the funeral home.Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette January 20, 200714

In RemembranceShirley (Boggs) WilsonJoelton, Tennessee20 Aug 1942 - 28 Nov 2006Shirley Boggs Wilson, 64, ofJoelton, born Aug. 20, 1942, inLancaster, departed this lifeNov. 28, 2006, at BaptistHospital.Mrs. Wilson was retired fromthe U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers with 31 years ofservice to our country.She is survived by her lovinghusband of 40 years, John W.Wilson; one daughter, LisaKelley; one son, Michael Wilson; six grandchildren, all of Joelton;two brothers, Frank (Edith) Boggs of Cedaredge, Colo., and Chester(Polly) Boggs; three sisters, Loretta Smith and Bertha (Bob) Hilyard,all of Lancaster, and Betty Snyder of Sugar Grove; and her extendedfamily at the Corps.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Rebecca Qualls Boggs of Lancaster.Memorial contributions may be made to Greenridge Toys for Tots, 1104 Stark St., Greenbrier, TN 37073.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette December 5, 2006Roger D. FordRockford, Illinois16 Aug 1942 - 12 Oct 2006Roger D. Ford, 64, ofRockford, died at 4:50 a.m.Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, in hishome.Born Aug. 16, 1942, inLancaster, Ohio, the son ofClark I. and Anita (Roller)Ford. Roger graduated fromLancaster High School in 1961.He attended Ohio StateUniversity and Michigan StateUniversity, where he graduated with a B.S. in Forestry. He received aMasters in Applied Science from University of Montana. A closeadvisor convinced Roger to pursue a PhD in economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA.He left VPI for an advanced teaching position and further studies at University of Missouri and later, atWestern Illinois University in Macomb, IL, continuing studies towards another PhD at University ofIndiana. Roger was instrumental in the development of tourism for Missouri’s Department of Recreation.He moved to Rockford in 1988, and applied his vast knowledge of parks and recreations for the RockfordPark District. He also worked for Nicholson’s Hardware and the Construction Industry Funds in Rockford.Roger was a member of Heartland Community Church in Rockford. He thoroughly enjoyed his smallgroup, and after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, he volunteered to go to Waveland with his church togive aid to those affected.Survived by wife, Carol, of Rockford; daughters of first wife, Patricia Morin, Kendra Wise and NicoleStremlow; step-children, Stephen (Susan) Pitkin, Susan (Gary) Contrady, both of Rockford, and Shelly(Mike) Ford of Rochester Hills, MI; grandchildren, Austin and Tayia Wise, Logan and Landon Stremlow,Jenny, Joe, David, and Jack Nethery, Kathryn Foster and Annelise and Sam Contrady; parents, Clark andAnita Ford of North Vernon, Ind.; brothers, Ron Ford of Butlerville, Ind., and Rick Ford of Geneva; and15

In Remembrancesister, Chris Fields of Mendam, N. J.Memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services,Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave.Visitation will be from 4 to 5:15 p.m., prior to the service. Roger’s family requests that instead of flowers,contributions may be made to the building fund of Heartland Community Church, 601 Perryville Rd.,Rockford, IL 61107.David Roy LongneckerGroveport, Ohio21 Jun 1942 - 26 Aug 2006Roy David Longnecker, 64,of Groveport, formerly ofLancaster, passed awaysuddenly Saturday, Aug. 26,2006, in his residence.He was born in Lancaster onJune 21, 1942, a son ofJeannette (Roach) Longneckerand the late Roy A.Longnecker. David was aveteran of the U.S. MarineCorps, active in the CharityNewsies, a member of theAladdin Shrine Temple Kentucky Colonels, the American LegionPost 0144 and an auxiliary police officer with the Groveport PoliceDepartment. Dave will be remembered as a proud dad and a kind andgenerous man.He is survived by his mother; son Michael Longnecker, who is currently serving his country with the U.S.Army in Kuwait; sisters Jean (Ben) Schowe and Mary Carol (Richard) Sims; niece and nephews Mary andBenjamin Schowe and Christopher Sims; Mark (Tracy) Sims; and great-niece Maya Ellen Sims.He was preceded in death by his father.A Masonic Service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster. Amemorial service will follow with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating. Military honors will be provided bythe Lancaster Burial Detail. Burial will be in Green Mound Cemetery. Memorial contributions may bemade in his memory to Charity Newsies Inc. of Franklin County, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH43214.Originally Published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette 3 Sep 2006Karl David MooreLancaster, Ohio13 Dec 1941 - 28 Mar 2006Karl David Moore, 64, of Lancaster, died March 28, 2006, atBerger Healthcare in Circleville.He was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. in the furnaceroom with 32 years of service. He was a Vietnam veteran serving inthe U.S. Navy.He is survived by his wife, Sally; two daughters, Rebecca (Steve)Farmer of London, Ohio, and Robyn Lanning of Lancaster; fourgrandchildren, Kaleb and Mahaley Farmer and Tyler and MackenzieLanning; mother, Lolabell Moore of Lancaster; brothers and sisters,Mike (Hideko) of Lancaster, Terry (Ellen) Moore of Zanesville,Vicki Tipple of Lancaster, Pam Hunter of Barnesville, Tim (Debbie)Moore of Batesville, Ind., and Tom Moore of Lancaster; mother-inlawand father-in-law, Cleo and Ramon Seesholtz of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Stephanie (Art) Carmichaelof Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.16

In RemembranceHe was preceded in death by his father, Harold Moore.Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory,Lancaster, with Caring Cremation to follow.Originally published March 30, 2006 in Lancaster Eagle GazetteWilliam (Bud) PrevostColumbus, Ohio27 Aug 1942 - 15 Mar 2006William "Bud" Prevost, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday,March 15, 2006, at his residence.He was a retired supervisor for Lucent Technologies with 34 years ofservice.He is survived by his wife, Marie Medley Prevost; daughter, JulieAnn Havermann of Yorktown, Va.; two grandchildren, Eric ChristianHavermann and Ryan Cloyce Havermann, both of Yorktown, Va.;mother, Eileen Prevost of Lancaster; stepson, Duane (Songa) Long ofDallas, Texas; and four step grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his son, Captain Mark W. Prevost;father, William C. Prevost; brother, Thomas A. Prevost; andgrandparents, Louella and Clarence Tipple and Ava and WilliamPrevost.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, Ohio, with theRev. Larry Brown of First United Methodist Church officiating.Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at thefuneral home.Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 649 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43130.Originally published March 17, 2006 in Lancaster Eagle GazetteArlo Franklin StreetsLancaster, Ohio3 May 1942 - 14 Feb 2006Home.Arlo "Bud" F. Streets, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday,Feb. 14, 2006, at his residence.Bud was a 1960 Lancaster High School Graduate.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy George Streets ofLancaster; sister-in-law, Linda (Gary) Carpenter of Carroll; brotherin-law,Keith George of Lancaster; and nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father, Arlo F. Streets Sr.; andmother, Mary L. Woltz Streets.Cremation has taken place. No calling hours or services will beobserved. Donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation,1373 Grandview Ave., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212-2804.Arrangements are being handled by Halteman-Fett & Dyer FuneralOriginally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette February 18, 200617

In RemembranceThomas Earl RutterLaGrange, Ohio14 Mar 1942 - 2 Jan 2006Thomas E. Rutter, 63, of LaGrange, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, atthe Cleveland Clinic following a long illness.Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Virginia "Ginger" Rutter;daughter, Cheryl Hansen; sons, Chuck Butler, Sean Rutter and AaronRutter; five grandchildren; sister, Lavera Lutz of Lancaster; brother,Harold E. Rutter, Jr. of Logan; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by a brother, William Reeves; and parents,Harold E. Sr. and Margaret Rutter.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio44035. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.Burial will follow in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery,Rittman, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to The KidneyFoundation of Ohio, 1370 West 6th Street, Suite 201, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.Originally published January 6, 2006 in Lancaster Eagle GazetteDonald Earnest CoxCanal Winchester, Ohio6 Feb 1942 - 25 Dec 2005Donald Earnest Cox, 63, of Canal Winchester, died Sunday, Dec.25, 2005, at Licking Memorial Hospital.Born Feb. 6, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to the late Donald L. andAda W. (Thorpe) Cox, he was a 1960 graduate of Lancaster HighSchool, where he was a star basketball player. He also played forNorth Carolina State in 1961-62. After returning to Columbus, hewas an electrician with Local 683 IBEW for 42 years, working forSterling Electric, EPE, AJ Electric and retired in January 2002 fromMid-City Electric.He was the beloved husband of Joann Cox for 37 years, devotedfather of Susan Manganello and her husband Anthony Manganello ofPickerington, and grandfather of Joshua and Ryan Hahn and Brendanand Carter Manganello; he is also survived by devoted sisters and brothers-in-law Donna (Cox) and HarryLobdill of Baltimore, Phyllis (Cox) and Paul Roe of Lancaster, Lou Ann (Cox) Shy of Lewis Center, Renee(Cox) Rhoades and her son Michael Rhoades of Grandview and brothers and sisters-in-law William andLoretta Cox of Lancaster, Jim and Vicki Cox of Millersport; sister-in-law Linda Orr of Hillsboro, Texas;many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Charles and Shirley Bailey.He was preceded in death by brother-in-law Walter Shy, Jr.Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 650 W.Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. MelTruex officiating.Interment Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com.Originally published by Lancaster Eagle Gazette December 27, 200518

In RemembranceRuth Ann (Nutter)RobitzerLancaster, Ohio17 Dec 1941 - 4 Sep 2005Ruth A. Robitzer, 63, ofLancaster, passed awaySunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at theArthur G. James CancerHospital, Columbus.She was born on Dec. 17,1941, in Lancaster to Floyd andBetty J. Hanna Baird. Ruth wasa salesperson for Sears for 25years. She was a member of St.Mark Church, Lancaster, andshe enjoyed traveling and especially shopping.Ruth is survived by her daughter, Catherine M. (Richard) Dardis ofCarroll; son, John M. (Holly A.) Robitzer of Lancaster; grandson,Austin M. Robitzer of Lancaster; father and mother, Floyd and BettyBaird of Lancaster; brother, Floyd "Stretch" (Marlene) Baird of Lancaster; sister, Mary J. Rhoades ofLancaster; brother and sister-in-laws, Richard and Phyllis Robitzer of Carroll, Nick and Ellen Shaw ofAmanda, and David and Loretta Leohner of Rockbridge; special cousins, Charles and Ellen Steinmetz ofLancaster; and several aunts and uncle, nieces and nephews.Her husband, John M. "Jack" Robitzer, preceded her in death.Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Church, Lancaster, withinternment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday atSheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster. A vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu offlowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, or thedonor's choice. Ruth's family would like to give a special thank you to all her caring friends that havesupported her and her family through everything.Thomas Jackson SheppardLancaster, Ohio13 Oct 1940 - 10 Jul 2005Thomas Jackson Sheppard, of Lancaster, died Sunday, July 10,2005, at his residence.He was a self-employed contractor.He is survived by son, Brent (Lori) Sheppard of Lancaster; daughter,Rebecca Owen of Amanda; daughter-in-law, Debbie Sheppard;grandchildren, Alicia, Wesley, Emilia, Tucker, Jackson, JoAnn andJoshua; brothers, William C. Sheppard of South Carolina, JohnSheppard of West Virginia, Charles Sheppard of Virginia and JimSheppard of Canada; and sisters, Ethel Woyan, of Rockbridge andMargaret Ann Sprinkles of Florida.Tom was preceded in death by his son, Blaine Sheppard; parents,Thomas and Margaret Miller Sheppard; sister, Dorothy Jean Bell; andbrother, Edward B. Sheppard.Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sheridan Funeral Home. Services will be at 1p.m. Friday, July 15, 2005, at Sheridan Funeral Home, with Deacon Paul Deshaies officiating.Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Memorials can be made in Tom's memory to Brent Sheppard for a college fund for the grandchildren.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituaries 12 Jul 200519

In RemembranceStephen K. WarthmanSugar Grove, Ohio11 Jun 1942 - 9 Jan 2005Stephen K. Warthman, 62, ofSugar Grove, passed awaySunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at OhioState University MedicalCenter.Born June 11, 1942, he was theson of the late Willis K andLillian Nihiser Warthman, andthe owner of WarthmanDrilling Inc.He is survived by his wife,Virginia Lane Warthman; sons,Chad (Cindy) Warthman, Trent Warthman and Vic Warthman, all ofSugar Grove; grandchildren, Tristin and Trevor Warthman; sisters,Lois (Bob) Upp and Bonnie (Jon) Noice; nieces and nephews, Curt(Cheryl) Upp, Amy Sammler, Ted Noice, Tim (Jan) Noice andTravis (Hannah) Noice; and great-nieces and nephews, Amber andDerek Upp and Lillia and Corbin Sammler.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Elder Janet Smithofficiating.Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituaries 11 Jan 2005Larry S. CattranCarroll, Ohio30 Mar 1942 - 3 Jul 2004Larry S. Cattran, 62, of Carroll, passed peacefully from this worldinto the loving arms of his personal Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday,July 3, 2004, at his residence.He retired from Diamond Power Specialty Co. after 32 years as abuyer and currently worked with his sons at Local Waste Services.He was a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, where hewas a Sunday school teacher, a board member and headed the Men'sMinistry. He was a member of the Gloryland Quartet and was namedthe 2003-04 Layman of the Year of the Central Ohio District Churchof the Nazarene.He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ulko Cattran; daughter, KimberlyCattran of Lancaster; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry "Chuck" andLisa Cattran and Richard and Carisa Cattran, all of Carroll;grandchildren, Amber, Cecelia, Megan, Preston, Justin, Courtney and Chase; sister and brother-in-law,Cheryl and Fred Bougher of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Carolyn Cattran of Lancaster; nieces, nephews,cousins and many special friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Chick" and Eileen Cattran; brother, Richard "Dick"Cattran; grandparents, Florence and Ernest Scott; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Genevieve andEdward Ulko.Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, 3570 Coonpath Road,with Pastor Mark Clingan officiating.Burial will follow at Forest Rose Cemetery.Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster, and20

In Remembranceone hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to Gloryland Church, P.O.Box 2554, Lancaster 43130, in Larry's memory.Originally published Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, July 4, 2004Roger W. BlosserLancaster, Ohio5 Oct 1941 - 27 May 2004Roger W. Blosser, 62, ofLancaster, went home to bewith his Lord on Thursday,May 27, 2004, from hisresidence after a struggle withcancer.He was a retired employee ofLucent, and a member ofFairfield Christian Church,where he served as a deacon.He is survived by his wife,Linda L. Blosser; son, Jeff(Pam) Blosser of Milford; daughters, Suzy (Trent) Thorson of Jersey,Ohio, and Amy (Adam) Long of Bexley; stepdaughters, Tina (Marc)Phillips of Lancaster, and Tracy (Mark) Suma of Georgetown, Colo.;a brother, Ron Blosser of Lancaster; and grandchildren, Jacob,Joshua, Rachel, Sarah, Emily, Hannah, Carly, Leah and Michael.He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mildred Blosser; and a sister, Beverly Miller.Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Christian Church Chapel, Lancaster, with Ken Mulpasofficiating.Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster.Contributions can be made to Fairfield Christian Church or a charity of choice in his memory.Originally published Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, May 30, 2004Gary D. KauffmanLancaster, Ohio24 Jul 1942 - 5 Dec 2003Gary D. Kauffman, 61, Lancaster, passed away Friday, Dec. 5,2003, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.He retired after 30 years from AT&T and Lucent. He was a U.S. AirForce veteran, a member and past master of Masonic Lodge 57F&AM, a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, and a friend andneighbor to all who met him.He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cheryl (Brady) Kauffman,Lancaster; mother, Mary Nelle (Richard) Funk, Lancaster; son, DavidE. (Beth Anne Rice) Kauffman, Hilliard; daughters, Julie LynnKauffman, Lancaster; and Laurie A. Kauffman, Pickerington;granddaughters, Sarah Anne and Mary Elizabeth Kauffman, Hilliard;sister, Barbara (Paul) Anderson, Lancaster; and three stepbrothers.He was preceded in death by his father, D. Emery Kauffman.Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home with the Rev. SteveRice officiating.Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail performingmilitary graveside services.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be heldat 6p.m. with Masonic Lodge 57 F&AM. Donations may be made in Gary's memory to the Ohio MasonicHome, 2655 West National Road, Springfield 45504.21

In RemembranceOriginally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette 7 Dec 2003Sharon K. BurnsideLancaster, Ohio1 Nov 1942 - 1 Dec 2002Sharon K. Burnside, 60 diedSunday, Dec. 1, 2002, atFairfield Medical Center.She retired from LancasterColony Glass as selector.She is survived by herdaughter, Cassandra Amerineof Lancaster; Mother, CharleneBurnside of Lancaster; Sisters:Janice Campbell of Lancaster,Rena (Tim) Groves ofLancaster; Grandmother, DorisNunley of Lancaster; Nieces, Nephews, aunts and uncles; Specialfriends, Sharon Campbell of Lancaster and Carol Karwowski of Maryland.Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sheridan Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Seeversofficiating.Burial will be at Forest Rose Cemetery.Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sheridan Funeral Home. Memorial contributionsare requested to assist with funeral expenses.Algia E. (Conkey) WilsonWesterville, Ohio7 Dec 1941 - 14 Sep 2002Algia Elaine Wilson, 60,Columbus and formerly ofLancaster, passed away at herson’s home Saturday, Sept. 14,2002.She was the accountant andowner of Al’s Accounting.She is survived by her soul mateCarl Robertson of Columbus;daughters, Ronda (Jeff)Whitehouse of Lancaster, JudithFrazier of Newark, Jaylene(James) Dooley of Galloway, Dawn Drake of Lancaster; son, James (Mary) McCall of Lancaster; 11grandchildren; brothers, Lester (Claire) Conkey of Westerville, Alvin (Connie) Conkey of NewPhiladelphia, Thomas (Doris) Conkey of Amanda; nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by parents Lester and Sarah (Wilson) Conkey.A funeral and commental service will be held at noon Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster withPastor Chris Brown and Rev. Alvin Conkey officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.Memorial gifts can be made to Hospice of Fairfield County, 1111 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43130.Arrangements were made by Sheridan Funeral Home.22

In RemembranceCarolyn S. (VanGundy) BitlerBluffton, South Carolina29 Mar 1942 - 8 Feb 2002Carolyn S. Bitler, 59, Bluffton, S.C. and formerly of Lancaster, wascalled home to be with the lord Feb 8, 2002, at Hilton Head MedicalCenter.She was a licensed minister and the Ministry Mother of the Disciplesof Christ Ministry. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School andemployee of Goody's Family clothing store in Bluffton and a formeremployee of Anchor Hocking Glass in Lancaster.She is survived by her mother, Juanita VanGundy; brother, JohnVanGundy; daughters, Susan (Trent) Strawser and Melissa Nicol;son, Matt Nicol; and her spiritual family of the Disciples of ChristMinistry.She was preceded in death by her father, Carl F. VanGundy andbrother, David VanGundy.Services will be noon Monday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort, S.C., with Pastor Darrell Brooksofficiating.Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaufort.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a charity or church of your choice.Delbert Jim BoggsTampa, Florida14 Jan 1941 - 27 Jul 2001Delbert J. “Jim” Boggs Sr., 60, Tampa, Fla., formerly ofLancaster, died Friday July 27, 2001, in Tampa.He was the past governor of Lancaster Moose and a member ofLancaster Eagles. He worked as a machinist in the Machine shop ofEssex Wire Company.He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Runkle of Lancaster; son Jim(Sheila) Boggs of Lancaster; daughters, Stephanie (Dana) Dobson ofArizona and Betsy Elkena and fiancé Robert Thompson of Lancaster;grandchildren, Brent, Justin, and Kenall Boggs, Branda Jones, Devanand Kendall Elkins; Longtime companion Sherrie Anderson ofTampa; former wife Arlene Boggs of Lancaster, and several aunts.He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert J. Boggs.Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster, with Pastor MarkBarbee officiating.Burial will be at Forest Rose Cemetery.Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.23

In RemembranceLarry N. FastReynoldsburg, Ohio27 Feb 1941 - 16 Jun 1999Larry N. Fast, 58,Reynoldsburg, died suddenlyWednesday at his residence. Hewas born in Lancaster onFebruary 27, 1941.He was a maintenancetechnician for The Limited andmember of the ReynoldsburgLodge No. 340 F&AM.He is survived by his wife,Mary Lu Fast of the residence;son, Todd (Melissa) Fast;daughter, Tammy Fast, both of Reynoldsburg; stepson, Tom(Brenda) Stauffer; stepdaughter, Tracy (Tony) Woolridge; grandchildren, Ashley, Shanna, and KathrynStauffer, and Tony and Aimee Woolridge; parents, Daniel and Lucille Seifert Fast of Lancaster;grandmother, Lula Seifert; brothers, Ron (Trudy) of Toledo, and Mark (Leslie) of Lancaster; sisters,Carolyn (Tony) Mauger of Lancaster, Kay (Paul) Meunchen of Canton, and Sandy (Mike) Skidmore ofRootstown; and nieces, nephews, and friends.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main St.,Reynoldsburg, where the service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.Interment will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today.William L. MiddaughLancaster, Ohio23 Aug 1942 - 8 Apr 1999William “Bill” L. Middaugh, 56, Lancaster, died Thursday, April8, 1999, at Fairfield Medical Center.He was a member of the Lancaster Church of the United Brethren inChrist.Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Joel and Amy Middaughof Louisville, Ky., and Andy and Leah Middaugh of Georgetown,Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Chris Wentz of Logan; sixgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and JoAnn Middaughof Circleville; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Eliza Middaugh.A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Frank E. Smith FuneralHome Chapel, Lancaster, with the Rev. Henry Cadwellofficiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Bremen.Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Memorial gifts may be given to Multiple Sclerosis, care of the funeral home.24

In RemembranceSamuel L. BowmanAmanda, Ohio16 Dec 1940 - 6 Mar 1999Samuel Leon Bowman, 58, Amanda passed away Saturday, March6, 1999, at the V.A. Medical Center in Chillicothe.He was born Dec. 16, 1940, in Fairfield County, the son of the lateHoward and Doris Shoemaker Bowman. He attended AmandaPresbyterian Church.He is survived by several cousins.A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Taylor FuneralHome in Amanda with the Rev. Michael W. Shirey officiating.Burial will be in Amanda Township Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Monday.Naomi J. (McCormick) McLaughlinColumbus, Ohio7 Dec 1941 - 19 Nov 1998home.Naomi J. McLaughlin, 56, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, diedThursday, Nov 19, 1998, at St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville.She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Peace Church inColumbus.She is survived by her husband of 36 years, James A. McLaughlin;daughter, Christine (Kevin) Berry of Clarksville, Tenn; son, RobertC. McLaughlin of Columbus; and grandson, Devan C. McLaughlin.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and MabelMcCormick.Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the SheridanFuneral Home, with Father Martin V. Weithman officiating.Burial will be at Stukey Cemetery, Sugar Grove.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeralRay GriffithColumbus, Ohio28 Aug 1942 - 24 Apr 1998Ray Griffith (born RonnieBobbitt), 55, passed awayFriday, April 24, 1998, at hisresidence after a long illness.He graduated from LancasterHigh School in 1960.He is survived by his birthmother, Mona (John) Burgoon;sisters, Becky (Ray) Sells,Robin Ratcliff and Marlene(Ed) Dye; brother, KennethBobbitt; and nieces andnephews.He is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Howard Ray and Margaret Griffith.A gathering in Ray’s memory for family and friends will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at 308 Lewis Ave.,Lancaster. The family may be contacted at 687-6143.25

In RemembranceArrangements by Cook and Son-Pallay Funeral Home, Columbus.Ronald W. IrvinLancaster, Ohio28 Feb 1942 - 25 Feb 1998Ron Irvin, 55, Lancaster, died Wednesday, Feb 25, 1998, atFairfield Medical Center.He was a machine operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp, with 38years service. He was a member of AFGWU No. 144 and HarleyOwners’ Group.He is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Dan Irvin and Jeff Irvin;daughter, Michelle Irvin, all of Lancaster; two stepdaughters, JenniferBrady of Lancaster and Joyce Mitchell of Lorain; stepson andstepdaughter-in-law, Terry and Teresa Garner of Pickerington; fourgrandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; two sisters and brotherin law, Jeanie Botts and Karen and Jim Taley, all of Lancaster; andmany nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wayne and Eileen Irvin.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster,with Pastor Melvin Truex of Faith Memorial Church officiating. Burial will follow in maple GroveCemetery.Friends may visit today until time of service at the funeral home.Michael Francis PurcellBremen, Ohio7 Mar 1942 - 28 Sep 1996Michael F. Purcell, 54, passed away Saturday, 28, 1996, at hisresidence.He was a member of Bremen United Methodist Church and anemployed by Ralston Foods. He formerly was employed by WesternElectric and Bremen Police Department and was a member of theBremen Water Department board.He is survive by his wife of 31 years, Karen Purcell; son anddaughter-in-law, Michael II and Michelle Purcell of Lancaster;parents, Francis and Virginia Purcell of Lancaster; sister, MarciaSouders of Lancaster; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and AnnPurcell, Tim and June Purcell, and Tom and Alejandra Purcell, all ofLancaster; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Halteman-Fett &Dyer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dana G. Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery,Bremen.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.The family suggests contributions be made in his memory to the Bremen United Methodist Church furnacefund.26

In RemembranceWanda (Spencer) FaulknerLancaster, Ohio5 Nov 1942 - 30 Jul 1995Wanda J. Faulkner, 52 Lancaster, died Sunday, July 30, 1995, atJames Cancer Hospital, Columbus.She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Granville Faulkner; son,Randy Faulkner of Lancaster; daughter, Michelle Faulkner ofLancaster; parents, Clarence and Glenna Spencer of Lancaster;brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Janice) Spencer of Amanda; sister,Stella Spencer of Lancaster; and nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Spencer.Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sheridan FuneralHome with Dr. Brooks W. Heck officiating.Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Fairfield County Unit.Julia K. (Westenhouser) WargaReynoldsburg, Ohio5 Apr 1942 - 15 Dec 1994Julia “Judy” Westenhouser Warga, 52, Reynoldsburg, formerlyof Lancaster, died Tuesday, Dec 27, 1994, at her residence.She attended the Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Church,Columbus. She was a former activities assistant at Eastland CareCenter, Columbus, and activities assistant at Rosegate Nursing Home,Upper Arlington. She also was a volunteer at the Lighthouse Shelter.She is survived by her husband, Chuck Warga; two daughters andsons-in-law, Diana (Terrie) Whitaker-Turner of Westerville andDebbie (Ben) Whitaker-Halla of Lancaster; one grandson, BrentonTurner; stepdaughter and husband Christina and Rick Bailey ofGrove City; stepson and wife, Douglas and Linda Warga ofHarrisburg; five stepgrandchildren; mother, Kathryn Westenhouser ofLancaster; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan and Richard Kilbarger of Carroll and Janis and DonaldCordle of Lancaster; brother, Kenneth Westenhouser of Lancaster; brothers-in-law, Bob (Mary) Warga ofSugar Grove and Guy Wood of Canal Winchester, aunts, Peggy and the Rev. Jack Combs of Reynoldsburgand Jenny Poling of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Sharon and Gary Short ofLancaster, Karen Burke of Gahanna and Bonnie Cook of Columbus.She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Westenhouser.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. JackCombs and Alan Sippel officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until time of service Friday at the funeral home.Memorials may be given to Lighthouse Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence where she served as avolunteer.27

In RemembranceFyanne (Edwards) HartPalos Verdes, California3 May 1942 – May 1992Fyanne (Edwards) Hart, 49,Palos Verdes, California,formerly of Lancaster, passedaway after a lengthy illness.She is survived by three sons,Alex of Germantown, MD.,Michael of New Haven, Conn.and Gregory Hart of Boston,Mass.; a daughter, SuzanneHart of Palos Verdes, Calif.;one grandson, Alex WilliamHart; her father, HowardEdwards of Lancaster; two brothers, the Rev. John Edwards ofBaltimore and Joseph Edwards of Lancaster; and special friend Jeff Cassell.She was preceded in death by her mother, Leota Edwards.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at Forest Rose Cemetery, with FatherFrank Brown officiating.The family suggests contributions be made in her memory to Wellness Community, 109 W. TorrenceBlvd., Suite 100, Redondo, Beach, Calif., 90277.Arrangements completed by Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home in Lancaster.Fyanne married Pete Hart in 1961. They lived in Boston, Columbus, Chicago and Palos Verdes (LosAngeles area). Fyanne developed cancer in the late 1980's, and then appeared to go into remission. Sadly,not long after this photo, the cancer return and hit her very hard. She died in 1992 in California. Fyanneand Pete had four great children: Alex, Michael, Gregory and Suzanne. Alex is in Portland, OR. whileMike, Greg and Suzanne are all in New York City. They are all doing great things. Fy was very proud ofher crew, and would be even more proud today! She is missed by many.William Keith McClurgLancaster, Ohio6 Oct 1942 - 27 Dec 1991W. Keith McClurg, 49, ofSharon Court, died Friday,Dec. 27, 1991 at his residence.He was a retired 20-yearveteran, serving in the U.S.Navy, and a member of theFleet Reserve Association. Healso was a member of the FirstUnited Methodist Church,Lancaster.He is survived by his wife, Kathleen McClurg; two daughters,Kammy McClurg of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Kimberly McClurg ofTempe, Ariz.; sister, Sue Ann (McClurg) Hothem of Lancaster;mother Virginia McClurg of Lancaster; and several aunts and uncles.He was preceded in death by his father, William C. McClurg.Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the Frank E. Smith funeral Home, Lancaster, with dr.Brooks Heck officiating. Private burial will be in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 o 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given toHospice of Fairfield County or the American Cancer Society.28

In RemembranceCharles Dave HegeleCalifornia31 Jan 1942 - 31 Oct 1990Anita SilbaughLong Beach, California16 Dec 1941 - 28 Jul 1989Anita K Silbaugh, 47, of Long Beach, Calif., died Friday.She is survived by her father and stepmother, J. Kenneth and EllenLouise Silbaugh of Logan; three sisters, Linda Silbaugh of Portland,Ore., Cynthia James Silbaugh of Lancaster and Pamela JeanKopaskie.Her mother, Sue Marie Silbaugh, died previously.The graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Maple GroveCemetery, with the Rev. James H. Heil officiating.Memorial gifts may be given to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.Local arrangements are by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.George Allen BowersLancaster, Ohio14 Feb 1942 - 15 Feb 1989George A. Bowers, 46, of Lancaster, died Sunday at Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital.A barber for 25 years, he was the owner of George’s Lookin’ Trimbarber shop. He was a member of Tarhe Lions Club and sponsoredGeorge’s Lookin’ Trim bowling team at Starlite Lanes in Baltimore.He is survived by his wife, Louise; two daughters and son-in-law,Cindy and Phil Weaver, of Reynoldsburg, Cheri Bowers, ofLancaster; brother and sister-in-law, Chilton and Lois Bowers, ofLancaster; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Gene Gillespie, ofLancaster; three brothers-in-law, Fred Hulkenberg, of Westerville,Richard Hulkenberg, of Baltimore, Md., Francis Hulkenberg of Ft.Worth, Texas; several nieces and nephews.His parents, Dillard and Effie Bowers, died previously.Funeral service tentatively has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Frank E. SmithFuneral Home with Rev. F. Raymond Sharritts officiating. Interment will be in Floral Hills MemoryGardens.Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.29

In RemembranceLornell (Kidder) MartinColumbus, Ohio12 Mar 1942 – 3 Sep 1988Lornell K. Martin, 46, of 1140 Maple St., died Sunday in Mt.Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. She was an employee of AT&TCompany, Columbus.She is survived by husband Robert A.; one daughter, Kelly Martin,Lancaster; sisters and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Bruce Conrad,Lancaster, Mrs. Lorene Touchton, Florida, Mrs. Rita Robinette,Nelsonville, Mrs. Forrest Adams, Reedville, Mrs. Garnet Glidewell,California; brothers and sisters-in law, Bud Kidder, Texas, Dale andNorma Kidder, Paul and Leatha Kidder and Glen and Mary JoKidder, all of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and parents.Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the SheridanFuneral Home; Pastor David Shugert and Pastor Karen Alsnauer officiating; burial in Maple GroveCemetery.Friends may call 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.Contributions may be made to the Fairfield County Hospice Association, 1231 E. Main St., in her memory.Robert WoodruffMarion, Ohio3 Mar 1941 - 31 Dec 1986Robert (Bob) Woodruff, 45, of 329 Edgewood Ave., diedWednesday at Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital.Employed by Swan Manufacturers, Columbus, he was a member ofthe Living Word Assembly of God, Baltimore, Fairfield Fish andGame, N.R.A., and Ohio Gun Collectors Association.He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Brian, of the home; daughter,Kelley Woodruff, Lancaster; two brothers, Gary and Randy,Lancaster; parents, George and Pauline Woodruff, Lancaster.Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of theFrank E. Smith Funeral Home; Rev. Kenneth L. Brewer and JefferyD. Connar officiating; burial in Amanda Township Cemetery.Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Donald Ray StarnerLancaster, Ohio8 Mar 1942 - 7 Jul 1986Donald R. Starner, 44, of 1715 Zimmer Ave., died today atLancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital.A draftsman for Anchor Glass Container Division, Zanesville, he wasa member of Baltimore Fish and Game.He is survived by his wife Kathy Jo; two sons, Todd Starner,Lancaster, James Starner, of the home; daughter Kaydon Starner, ofthe home; four sisters. Mrs. Don (Norma) Heath, Mrs. Paul (Joan)Oiler, Mrs. Russ (Charlene) Kiger, all of Lancaster, Yvonne Starner,Columbus; many nieces and nephews.Funeral service has tentatively been set for Wednesday in the chapelof the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home; burial in the Forest RoseCemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.30

In RemembranceJohn Edward SmithLancaster, Ohio14 Aug 1942 - Oct 1984John E. Smith, 42, of 1872 Mohawk Dr., died Monday at theresidence.A design engineer at Rockwell International and member of East SideChurch of Christ, he is survived by his wife Karla; three sons, AaronM., Kyle E. and Brett A., all of the home; parents, Mr. and Mrs.Archie Smith, Lancaster; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Pierce,Carroll, and Karen Smith, Lancaster; several aunts and uncles; niecesand nephews.Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., in the chapel of the FrankE. Smith Funeral Home; Keith Kress officiating; burial in floral HillsMemory Gardens.Friends may call today, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and until time of service Thursday at thefuneral home. Family suggests contributions be made to East Side Church of Christ, c/o Frank E. SmithFuneral Home.Kenneth Eugene MilliganSugar Grove, Ohio31 Jan 1942 - Jun 1983Kenneth E. Milligan, 41, of 4800 Savage Hill Road, Sugar Grove,died Thursday in Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital.An employee of Diamond Power, member of Diamond UnityManagement Club, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, he served in thePueblo crisis in Korea and is survived by his wife, Brenda; twodaughters, Kellie and Kimberly, both of the home; parents, Mr. andMrs. Raymond (Marjorie) Milligan, Lancaster; sister, Mrs. Charles(Diane) Rudd, Columbus; nephew, David Rudd Columbus.Friends may call Saturday, 7-9 p.m., and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., atthe Sheridan Funeral Home. Other arrangements will be announcedlater by the funeral home.Marianne Judith (Russell) HaleLancaster, Ohio29 Oct 1942 - 25 May 1981anytime Thursday.Mrs. Judith (Judy) Hale, 38, of 1855 Lancaster-Kirkersville Rd.,died suddenly yesterday in Lancaster-Fairfield County Hospital.A member of the First United Methodist Church, she is survived byher husband, Alan; three daughters, Lori, Brooke and Nikki of thehome; son Nathan of the home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert M.(Mary) Russell, Lancaster; two brothers, James C. and Ted Russell,both of Lancaster; nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by a brother Judge Charles Russell.Funeral services will be Friday, 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the FrankE. Smith Funeral Home; the Rev. George S. Brown and Rev. JamesT. Caldwell officiating; burial in Greenfield Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 7-9 p.m., and31

In RemembranceFriends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.John Richard KehrerZanesville, Ohio29 Jul 1939 - 14 May 1978John Kehrer, 37, of 5430 Bellview Dr., Zanesville, died Sundaymorning in Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville.He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Stacy, of the home;step-daughter, Jackie, of the home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul(Thelma) Kehrer, Lancaster.Arrangements will be announced by Bolen Funeral Home, Zanesville.Shirley Jane (Ricketts) FinnellLancaster, Ohio21 Mar 1942 - 1 Mar 1973Mrs. Shirley J. Finnell, 30, of 315 Summitview Dr., died Thursdayat 4: 25 p.m. in Lancaster – Fairfield County Hospital.She was employed as secretary for several years by former MayorWilliam Burt.Survivors include her husband, Donald G. Finnell; a daughter, CherylLynn, and son, Donald G. Jr., both of the home; a brother, RichardRicketts, Lancaster; two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Linda) Wilkinson.,Rossford, O., and Mrs. Preston L. (Sharon) Rhymer, Lancaster;nieces and nephews; mother, Mrs. Iva Woods, Lancaster; and father,Elmer L. Ricketts, Lancaster.Services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the FrankE. Smith Funeral Home with John Boice of Jehovah Witnesses officiating; burial in Stuckey Cemetery.Friends may call at Smith’s after 7 p.m. today and all day on Saturday.Carl R. CornLancaster, Ohio25 Jul 1942 – 31 Aug 1972Lancaster Man Fourth Crash VictimA Lancaster man became the fourth traffic fatality of a pre-dawn autocrash Aug. 23 on U.S. 33 near Bellefontaine, where he was in MaryRutan Hospital.Wolshire GoodA second Lancaster man, Ray Wolshire, 32 of 223 Lynwood Lane,who was a passenger in the Corn vehicle, is still listed in “good”condition at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.Bellefontaine Post State Highway stated a car traveling east on U.S.33 at a high rate of speed attempted to pass a semi-truck and crashedhead-on into a pick-up truck in which Corn and Wolshire were riding.The three occupants of the auto were Donald L. Coglan, 33, RobertW. Collins, 21, and Robert D. Garrard 21, all of London, O. All threemen were killed.Corn was an operation engineer at Hocking Valley Steel Erectors Co., Columbus. He was also a memberof the Knights of Columbus, Council 1016.He is survived by his wife, Janice (Susie); two sons, Christopher and C. Nicholas, both of the home;parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Corn, Lancaster; brother, Darrell, Winter Park, Fla. and sister, Mrs. Bill33

In RemembranceSampson, Lancaster.The time and place of the funeral will be announced later by Sheridan Funeral Home.Triple Fatality Seriously Hurts Two Local MenTwo Lancaster men are in serious condition after being involved in a pre-dawn automobile crashWednesday that killed three.The Ohio Highway Patrol post in Bellefontaine reported that at 5:30 a.m. three London men were travelingeast on U.S. 33 at a high rate of speed in an auto.Hits PickupAttempting to pass a semi truck, the car was blocked by a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.Swerving back to the right lane, the car apparently went out of control and crashed head-on into a pick-uptruck traveling westbound.All three occupants of the car were killed. They have been identified as Donald L. Coglan, 32; Robert W.Collins, 21, and Robert D. Garrard, 21, all of London, Ohio.Both occupants of the pick-up truck were seriously injured. They are Carl R. Corn, 30, of Rt.1 CoonpathRd. and Ray Wolshire, 32, of 223 Lynnwood, Lancaster. Following the crash the two men were rushed toMary Rulan Hospital, Bellefontaine.Peggy Ann (Pugh) BishColumbus, Ohio2 Jul 1942 – 13 Feb 1972Peggy Pugh Bish, 29 of 1076 Neil Ave., Columbus, died Sunday at7 a.m. in Doctors Hospital North.Survivors include two sons, Kirt and Allen of Columbus; a brother,Paul A. Pugh, Lancaster; a half sister, Mrs. Jerry Blankenship,Newark; father, Paul R. Pugh, Lancaster, mother, Mrs. Ruth Marsh,Pine Bluff, Ark.; grandmother, Mrs. Laura Pugh, Lancaster.Arrangements will be announced by Sheridan Funeral Home wherefriends may call after 6 p.m. today and all day Tuesday.Ronald JosephSchmelzerLancaster, Ohio1942 - 28 Sep 1968Father Of One, AthleteVictimsTwo Killed in HeadonAccidentDEATHS Saturday noon of a26 year old Lancaster man anda 16 year-old Fairfield UnionHigh School athlete raised thecity-county traffic death toll to15 for the year.Ronald Joseph Schmelzer, 26of 695 Mithoff Dr., and Kenneth Ronald Hendrickson, 16, Rt.5Lancaster, were drivers of the two autos that crashed head-onSaturday at 12:15 p.m. about 2 miles east of Lancaster on U.S. 22.Two others, also Fairfield Union athletes, were injured. One,Thomas Lee, 16, Rt. 5 Lancaster, was severely injured and was infair condition today at Lancaster-Fairfield County Hospital. Thesecond, Edward Stickel, 17, Rt. 1 Bremen was treated and released.Both were passengers in the Hendrickson auto.34

In RemembranceSTATE HIGHWAY patrolmen said Schmelzer was driving east when he came up behind another cartraveling slowly to make a turn. Schmelzer swerved his car, went left-of-center and hit the Hendricksonauto head-on. The Hendrickson auto skidded around backwards, the rear portion smashing into a tree. Thevehicle then spun around again.Pleasantville and Bremen emergency squads were at the scene.Hendrickson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Hattie) Hendrickson, Rt. 5 Lancaster. The youth diedat the hospital two hours after the mishap. Besides the parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. JerryBoyer, Rt. 1 Lancaster, and Miss. Barbara Jean of the home; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. BerthaHendrickson, Lancaster. He was a junior at Fairfield Union, a member of Pleasant Township EmanuelLutheran Church and played basketball, track and cross country for his school.Hendrickson, Lee, and Stickel were on their way to Lancaster with the F.U. cross country team toparticipate in a meet.Funeral services for the youth will be held Tuesday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home; Rev. Paul O. Weimerofficiating; burial in Ziegler Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.Schmelzer, dead at the scene, is survived by a daughter, Misstie, at the home; his mother Mrs. EdnaSchmelzer, also at the home; two sisters, Mrs. Harold Uhl, Lancaster and Miss Jean Schmelzer, of thehome; and a grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Young, Lancaster.Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church with burial at St. Mary’sCemetery by Sheridan Funeral Home. Friends may call at the residence after Tuesday noon.Schmelzer’s father, Joseph, was fatally injured in an auto accident several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. HubertSchmelzer, 312 Green field St., Lancaster, had a very personal implication in the double fatality. TheSchmelzer man killed was Mr. Schmelzer’s nephew, while the Hendrickson youth was a nephew of Mrs.Schmelzer. As far as is known, the two victims did not know one another.Jeffery Lynn MooreLancaster, OhioMarch 1958Funeral Services will be held Friday for Jeffery Lynn Moore, 15,of 333 Eagle Ave., who died in University Hospital, Columbus, earlyyesterday, after being struck by a car Monday on U. S. Rt. 22, Westof Amanda.Surviving are his father, Edgar J. Moore, Lancaster; his mother, Mrs.Marie Grimm, Lancaster; three brothers, Russell an Paul Moore, bothof Lancaster; M-Sgt. Neil Moore, Lockbourne Air Force Base; sixsisters, Mrs. Ellen Freeman, Mrs. Martha Seifert, and Miss DavidaMoore, all of Lancaster; Mrs. Paul Kossler, Dayton; and Mrs. PaulKaas, Lakeland, Fla.Friends may call at the Sheridan Funeral Home after 6 p. m. today. The Rev. Sydney Waddington willconduct funeral sevices Friday at 10:30 a. m. in St. John’s Episcopal Church.Burial will be made in Forest Rose Cemetery.Accident Occurs West of AmandaA 15-year old Lancaster High School Sophomore accidentally ran into the path of an automobile on U.S.Rt. 22 late yesterday afternoon, state highway patrolmen reported.The youth, Jeffery Moore, of 333 Eagle Ave., reported officers, died today at 7:20 a.m. in UniversityHospital, Columbus.Highway patrolmen who are still investigating the accident, reported that the driver of the car, MahlenGraybill, 35 of Mashbern, Pa., was not held.The accident occurred 3.9 miles west of Amanda on the federal highway, at about 5:15 p.m. yesterday.Officers reported that the youth had alighted from a westbound auto in which he was hitchhiking to visitfriends and ran in front of the car, towards the Justice Store, when he was struck by the westbound Graybillvehicle.A Patterson ambulance from Leesburg, O., happened to be passing the scene and immediately took youngMoore to Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital.From the hospital, Moore was transferred to University Hospital by Sheridan ambulance.The youth underwent brain surgery last night, but died this morning.35

In RemembranceHe was the son of Edgar J. Moore, 217 ½ S. Broad St., supervisor of city school bus transportaion and aformer deputy sheriff and the son also of Mrs. W. C. Grimm, Camp Ground Rd.Jeffery Moore became Fairfield Counties 10th traffic victim of the year.Jeffery Moore, 15, hit and fatally injured by auto on U.S. 22 west of Lancaster.Originally Published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette 1958.Charles Raymond RockeyLancaster, Ohio20 Nov 1942 - 8 Feb 1957Rockey Rites 10 A.M. Monday, At St. Mary’sRequiem high mass for Charles Raymond Rockey, 14, son of Mr. andMrs. Herman F. Rockey, 124 S. Cherry St., will be held Monday, 10a.m., in St. Mary’s Church. Interment is to be made in St. Mary’sCemetery.The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Frank E. SmithFuneral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.Charles, a freshman at Lancaster High School, died at 4:30 a.m.yesterday in Children’s Hospital. Doctors at the hospital said death was caused by an intracranialhemorrhage.Cause of Local Boy’s Death Not Determined YetCharles Raymond Rockey, 14, son of M. and Mrs. Herman F. Rockey, 124 S. Cherry St., died at 4:30a.m. today in Children’s Hospital, Columbus. Cause of the boy’s death had not yet been determined.The boy was rushed to Children’s Hospital yesterday around 1 p.m. after Fire Department emergencysquadmen here treated him twice in the morning and he was taken to Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital.Charles was a freshman at Lancaster High School and a member of St. Mary’s Church. He was a memberof the L.H.S. Marching Band and the Symphonic Band.Surviving besides his parents are: one sister, Sally, of the home; two grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R.“Doc” Sowers; and three great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wasch, of Barberton, O., and Mrs. DanaSowers, of Circleville.Arrangements for services and burial will be announced later by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.36