All Obituaries

Anita J. McManus, 86 of Ashville, OH passed away Wed. March 13, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on April 28, 1932 in Carthage, NY to the late Abner and Anita (Deon) Stewart.  She was a graduate of West Carthage H.S.  and enjoyed volunteering at The Former VFW Post 2505 in Shadeville. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd F. McManus; grandchildren DeAnna, Elizabeth, and Hunter; great grandson Tyler; sisters and brothers Rosie, Mary, Tim, Walt, and...

Steven E. Hayes, 51 of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Tues. March 12, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 29, 1967 in Columbus. Steve worked for YRC Trucking the former Roadway Trucking for 32 years, was a member of the Teamsters Local 413 of Columbus, and currently a union steward. He loved hunting, spending time with his family, and enjoyed attending the First Wesleyan Church of Chillicothe, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen S. (Davidson); son...

Donald E.  Reams, 72 of Avon Park, FL and formerly of Circleville, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Respite Care at Royal Care in Avon Park.   He was born on April 26, 1946 in Springfield, OH.  Don was a member of the Circleville Noon Rotary Club, Charter member and past president of the evening Circleville Sertoma Club, member and past board member of the Circleville-Pickaway Chamber of Commerce, past board member of the Pickaway County MRDD and a member of the...

Brenda Sue (Boysel) Reams, 75, formerly of Circleville, passed away after battling Parkinson’s disease on March 5, 2019 at her home in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on January 10, 1944 to Robert and Marjorie Boysel (both deceased). She is survived by: her husband Donald E. Reams, of Avon Park, Florida; two children, Jason E. Reams, of Avon Park, Florida and Bethany (Dwayne) Mills of Inez, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Elijah, and Emily Mills. She is also survived by...

Karen Sue Holt, 71 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away at home on Thurs. March 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on July 29, 1947 to the late Sylvester Orville and Marie Lucille (Reynolds) Penrod in an ambulance on the way to the hospital in Vinton County, OH.  Karen loved OSU Football and was a good cook and enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows.  Karen is also preceded is death by a sister Carol Emmons and a grandson Bryan Emmons. Karen is...

S. Lanette Gerchy, 83 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville.  She was born on June 9, 1935 to the late James Lenox and Trudie Estelle (Graydon) Wallace in Rutledge, AL.  Lanette was a Case Worker for Ross County Social Services for over 15 years.        Besides her parents, Lanette is preceded in death by a sister Betty Palomino. Lanette is survived by son Joseph H. Gerchy II of South Bloomfield...

Willie B. Moore, 91 of Lockbourne, OH passed away at home on Monday, March 4, 2019.  Willie was born on July 10, 1927 to the late Isaac and Willie Belle (Jordan) Moore in Lawrence County, KY.  He retired as a Groundskeeper at Forrest Lawn Cemetery.  Willie was a member of the Lockbourne Church of Christ in Christian Union and loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting. He is also preceded in death by sisters Herma Jean Godfrey, Margaret Lozier and infant sister Gladys Moore and a...

On Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 Marcella Mae Scior went to be with her Heavenly Father at the age of 88 years old after a long battle with dementia.  Marcella was born May 27, 1930 in Ironton to the late Roland Edward and Virginia Ruth (Pinkerman) Brammer.  She graduated valedictorian of her high school class in Ironton.  Marcella started working as a telephone operator in Ironton for a short time and then retired from Western Electric in Columbus after many years.  Marcella...

Donald L. Fisher, 92 of Circleville passed on Thurs. Feb. 28, 2019 at Berger Hospital in Circleville.  He was born on Aug. 17, 1926 in Ashville, Walnut Township, OH to the late Harold Lloyd and Louise (Cromley) Fisher.  He graduated from Ashville-Harrison High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  Donald worked for California Gas/Electric in San Diego, CA and Pickaway Power here in Ohio.  Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife of...

Glenn R. Prohaska, 97 of Ashville passed away on Fri. March 1, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare in Circleville, OH.  He was born on June 28, 1921 in Vancouver, Washington to the late Joseph Lawrence and Mary Emmaline (Saunders) Prohaska.  Glenn worked for over 38 years in auto body repair for Johnny & Mack in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Glenn is also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years R. Helen (Giles) Prohaska in 2011 and brothers Lawrence Joseph Prohaska and Leslie Boyce...