Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Patricia  J.  Sharp 90 of Baltimore and formerly of Ashville, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Lancaster, OH.   She was born Aug. 2, 1934 to the late Herbert and Edith (Summers) Pennington in New Salem, Fairfield County, OH.  Pat had retired from Westinghouse after many years and also worked for Duffy Homes and...

Mar 16, 2025

Stanley V. Echelbarger, 84 of Ashville, OH passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Grove City Senior Living.  He was born on June 18, 1940 in Columbus, OH to the late Victor and Helen (Holmes) Echelbarger.   He was a graduate of Central High School and retired from the State of Ohio Employment Office as an office agent. Stan served...

Mar 14, 2025

Pat Ann DeLong, 82, of Circleville passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1942 in Columbus to the late Eugene and Anna (Thompson) Wears.

Preceded in death by her husband of 16 years, Lawrence DeLong in 2008; and son, Timmy Joe Wishon.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Linda...

Mar 9, 2025

Randall L. Smith , 70, of Grove City, Ohio was born on January 20, 1955, in Gallia County, Ohio, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly, on March 9, 2025.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Albert N. and Ruth A. (Shaw) Smith; his father-in-law Tony Pagnanelli; mother-in-law Betty Pagnanelli; mother-in-law Pat...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Beavers, 84, of Ashville, OH passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025.  She was born on June 25, 1940 in Millport to the late James and Thelma (Pettibone) Toole.  Linda was a graduate of Scioto Township H.S. Class of 1958 and retired after 18 years from Westfall Schools. She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 4, 2025

William “Bill” James Chester Jr. 78 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital ER in Circleville, OH.  He was born on June 26, 1946 in Frankfort, OH to the late William J. Sr. and Tonya (Crowe) Chester .   Bill served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam

and retired as a...

Mar 1, 2025

Jean J. (Jackson) Siriano of Ashville, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 89, at Carolyn’s Cottage in Grove City, Ohio. Jean leaves a lasting impression on countless lives, from being a loving guide and example for her children and grandchildren, teaching for over 30 years, and serving others in church and in her community....

Feb 28, 2025

Howard ‘Garry’ Osborn born October 1, 1942 passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2025 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents Howard and Blodwin Osborn, brother and sister in-law Jerry and Phyllis Osborn and nephew Eric Bruce Osborn.   He is survived by his daughter Julie (Randy) Samlow, his son Drew (Paula) Osborn and their mother Laura Osborn, grandchildren...

Feb 26, 2025

Richard S. Pasco, 61, of Circleville, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Mount Carmel Grove City. He was born on May 17, 1963 in Columbus, OH to the late Joyce (Brown) Maynard and Fred Pasco Jr. who survives.   Rich graduated from Whitehall High School in 1982, and immediately enlisted to serve...

Feb 25, 2025

Stephen Ray Rice, 68 of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Doctors Hospital West, Columbus.   He was born on March 27, 1956 in Columbus to the late Gordon Ray and Anna Louise (Hall) Rice.   Stephen was a 1975 graduate of Teays Valley High School, a veteran of the US Army where he was stationed in Germany and...

Feb 20, 2025

Steven R. Jordan, 59 of Logan, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.   He was born on July 2, 1965 in Columbus to the late William Jordan and Janice Darling Jordan who survives.   Steve had worked for the former Buckeye Steel some years.  He loved watching Football, especially The Dallas Cowboys and Vise Grip Garage. ...

Feb 19, 2025

Daniel Joseph Taynor, 70, of Ashville, OH, passed from this life and was ushered into eternal glory peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

He was a man whose walk with God, love, and dedication to his family left an impact on everyone he met. His warmth, generosity, and unwavering support shaped...

Feb 15, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Ellen Leatherwood Sampsill, 77, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on February 15, 2025 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born on April 16, 1947 to Mary Rathburn Legg and Edward Leatherwood. On October 9, 1965 Rebecca married Bruce Sampsill, who survives. They were childhood sweethearts and married for more than 59 years. Rebecca was...

Feb 15, 2025

Dorothy Mae (Ett) Cormany, 93 of Ashville, OH passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Wyngate Senior Living in Circleville, OH.   She was born on September 16, 1931 in Walnut Township, Pickaway County, OH to the late Howard Heffner and Mary Malinda (Sark) Ett.   A graduate of Walnut H.S. Class of 1949, she retired from General Electric in Circleville...

Feb 13, 2025

Hinton S. Waites, 92 of Ashville, OH passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Circleville, OH.  He was born on September 30, 1932 in Circleville, OH.  He was raised in The Pickaway County Children’s Home until The John Lamon Family took him in.  He served in the U.S. Army during peacetime stationed in Texas and later worked in...

Feb 12, 2025

John Teele, 98, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korea and later as a patrolman with the Columbus Police Department for 29 years.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Jay Stanley and Lida Teele; his sister, Emma Jane...

Feb 12, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” A. Thomas, 69 of Ashville, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at O.S.U. Medical Center, Columbus, OH.  She was born on September 22, 1955 in Wheelersburg, OH to the late James W. and Phyllis Irene (Frame) Burns.  Libby was a graduate of Walnut Ridge H.S. Columbus.  She had retired from Teays Valley Schools in food...

Feb 6, 2025

Charles R. “Chuck” Cordell, 80, of Circleville, and formerly of the Ashville area, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.   He was born on February 4, 1945, to the late Herbert and Betty (Thompson) Cordell.   Chuck retired some years ago as a driver in the moving industry; however, it was his greatest joy and honor...

Feb 1, 2025

Geraldine "Jeri" Anna Robbins, 93, of Conroe, TX formerly Circleville, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1931 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Charles E. and Josephine D. (Arledge) Uhrig. She was a clerk of the Circleville Municipal Courts. Jeri was a gentle and quiet...

Jan 29, 2025

Bernice L. McClure, 81 of Orient, OH passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  She was born on September 7, 1943, to the late Edward and Dorothy (Propps) Syner in Winona, WV.  She retired from Ohio Bell (Ameritech) after 35 years of service. She attended Creekside Church in Galloway and was a member of the...