Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Carl Thomas Leopold was born on September 20, 1939 and he passed to Heaven on May 3, 2023. He was born in Newport, Kentucky to Audrey Leopold (nee Beckman) and Carl Leopold and he is survived by his brothers Larry (Peggy), Robert Vogel (Bonnie) and his sister Joy Quedens (Eric). Carl is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

May 1, 2023

Donald C. Von Ins, 62, of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, OH.  Don was born on August 2, 1960 and was a 1978 graduate of Teays Valley and The Ohio State University with a degree in Computer Science.  He had worked in IT Management at Grange Insurance.  He was a...

Apr 26, 2023

Charles C. Crites , 80, of Ashville, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Grant Hospital.  He was born on February 10, 1943 to the late Henry Monroe Crites and Muriel Jean Clow Crites in Columbus, Ohio and was a graduate of Walnut High School.

Charles’ early business adventures included Century 21 real estate, antique...

Apr 24, 2023

Kenneth W. Roese Jr. 52 of Ashville, OH passed away at home surrounded by his wife and two daughters on Monday, April 24, 2023.  He was born on June 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. Kenny had worked in IT -Networking for Citi in Delaware, OH. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during Desert Storm. A graduate...

Apr 22, 2023

Mark R. Graham, 71 of Commercial Point, OH passed away at home on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  He was born on July 6, 1951 to the late John Dean and Ruth Eleanor (Mathess) Graham in Steubenville, OH.  He was a 1969 graduate of Toronto High School and had worked as a warehouse forklift operator.  In his younger days, he...

Apr 19, 2023

Ellen M. Booth, 69 of Ashville, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.  She was born on April 8, 1954 to the late William and Ethel (Prader) Ramey in Prestonsburg, KY.  Ellen was a 1972 graduate of Prestonsburg High School and worked as a Maintenance Facilitator for Zulily.  She enjoyed her...

Apr 19, 2023

Betty Jane Bertha (Rings) Pence , 100 years old, of Lockbourne, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Grove City.  Betty was born on January 3, 1923, to the late Herman George and Gladys Florence (Tripp) Rings at their family home in Amlin, Ohio. Betty graduated from Hilliard High School in 1941 where she...

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia A. (Foreman) Pontius, 92 of Ashville passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville, OH. Patricia was born on August 25, 1930 to the late Hurshal and Norene (Decker) Foreman in Shadeville, OH.  She was a 1948 graduate of Hamilton Twp. Schools and retired as a secretary from the Teays Valley...

Apr 18, 2023

Gerald Leroy Wilburn , 76 of Ashville, OH passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH.   He was born April 5, 1947 to the late Bertie Lee and Lona Florence (Blanton) Wilburn in Circleville, OH.  Gerald was a self-employed truck driver and a Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Army.  He was a member...

Apr 9, 2023

Dallas L. Aldenderfer, 87 of Ashville, OH passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home in Circleville, OH.   He was born May 28, 1935 to the late Clinton Amos and Bernice Margaret (Moody) Aldenderfer in Chillicothe, OH.  Dallas had worked for Owens Illinois in Columbus.  He was with the Army National Guard for 7 years. He...

Mar 28, 2023

Shawn D. McGowan, 52 of South Bloomfield passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his residence.  Shawn was born on November 12, 1970, to the late Ralph James and Rita JoAnn (Haulk) McGowan.  He was a graduate of Wehrle High School Class of 1989.  Shawn was employed by Messer Construction as a carpenter and was a “workaholic.”  He...

Mar 19, 2023

Gloria M. Noggle , 97 of Ashville passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Ohio Health Berger in Circleville, OH.  Gloria was born on March 15, 1926 to the late Harvey D. and Clistia (Zigler) Roby.  She was a graduate of Ashville-Harrison High School Class of 1944.  Gloria retired as a bookkeeper for Ashville Grain for 20 years. ...

Mar 17, 2023

Kathleen Gerchy, 61 of Circleville and formerly of the Corona, CA area passed away at her home peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023.  She was born May 5, 1961 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank John and Virginia Susan (Martin) Gerchy.

Kathy was a graduate of Edison H.S. in Huntington Beach, CA and moved to the...

Mar 16, 2023

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Thomas  L. “Tom” Wood 75 of Pennsville and formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Thurs. March 16, 2023. . He was born on July 14, 1947 in Stoutsville, Ohio to the...

Mar 13, 2023

Julie Anne Gingerall Israel, 63 passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, OH.  She was a member of the Jackson High School Class of 1978.  Julie moved to Columbus and managed several apartment complexes for many years before returning to the Jackson area.

Born on December 18, 1959 to James and...

Mar 4, 2023

Timothy L. Berry, 58 of Lockbourne, OH, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  He was born on September 29, 1964, in Columbus, OH to Ralph and Linda (Hoffman) Berry.  Tim had served in and received an Honorable Discharge from the Air Force and worked in sales for a number of years.

He is...

Mar 2, 2023

Teddy G. McKenzie, 72 of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2023 at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on April 22, 1950 to the late Buel Eugene “Geno” and Betty (Boggs) McKenzie in Paintsville, KY.  He was a retired truck driver for Loeb Electric.  He was a member of Lamb of God on Fernhill...

Feb 25, 2023

William Neil “Bucky” Thimmes, 69 of Ashville, OH formerly of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  He was born on July 9, 1953 in Columbus, OH to the late Neil Francis and Lois (Poland) Thimmes.  Bucky had attended Lancaster High School and had retired from the Home Improvement Industry.

Besides his parents,...

Feb 25, 2023

Janet Marie “Cricket”  Foreman, 77 of South Bloomfield, passed away Sat. February 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.   She was born in Ironton, Ohio on Aug. 10, 1945 to the late Wells and Garnet (Murnaham) Walke. Janet had retired from Sear’s Fashion Center in Columbus.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42...

Feb 22, 2023

Charles R. Teeters, Sr. “Charlie, Chuck, Chub”, 84 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away at Mount Carmel Grove City on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 21, 1938, in Chattaroy, WV to the late Patrick Howard and Emma Dean (Diamond) Teeters.  After attending Chattaroy High School, where he played basketball and...