Obituaries

Nov 25, 2024

Paul A. “Tony” Massie, 55 of Ashville, OH passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Signature Health Care in Chillicothe, OH.  He was born on September 5, 1969 to the late Paul R. and Juanita (Havens) Massie in Chillicothe, OH.  He had worked for E & R Power and Shope’s Tire throughout the years.  Tony loved fishing, collecting...

Nov 24, 2024

William “Bill” R. Wood, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH.  Bill was born on November 14, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert and Eleanor (Davis) Wood.  He was a graduate of Hubbard High School and Youngstown State. Bill served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He...

Nov 23, 2024

Robert (Rob) Patrick McLaughlin, 54, of Ashville, OH passed away on November 23, 2024 surrounded by his closest family members and friends. Rob was born on September 21, 1970 to the late Cathy and Bob McLaughlin. He was also preceded in death by brother Ray McLaughlin, his beloved father-in-law Willard V. Harrell, Jr., and special family Gilmer McComas.

Nov 18, 2024

James F. Cook , 81 of Canal Winchester, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.   He was born April 26, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Pearl Cook and late Iva (Crawford) Ross.  Jim had attended Monroe School in Five Points.  He was an over the road truck driver for 40 years and...

Nov 18, 2024

Kathleen Chamberlain, 94 of Ashville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 27, 1929 at Reese Station, Ohio to the late Guy A. and Goldie M. (Calloway) Brewer.  A graduate of Hamilton H.S. Class of 1947 and retired from Ross Labs (Abbott) after 26 years as an Inventory Analyst.  ...

Nov 12, 2024

Richard W. Sutherland , 71 of Kingston, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  He was born on October 30, 1953 in South Charleston, WV, the son of the late John Sutherland, and Mary Sutherland, who survives.  Rich had worked at GE in Circleville for 16 years, CBS Cleaning Services for 10 years and later was...

Nov 10, 2024

Roger D. Cathel, 79, of Circleville passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded with those he loved.  He was born on Oct. 1, 1945, in Muhlenberg Township, Darbyville to the late Carl Sr. and Bernice M. (Henton) Cathel.  He attended Jackson Township School, served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Marines as a Sergeant, where...

Nov 9, 2024

Timothy Bryan Price, May 11, 1982 - Nov 09, 2024  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Bryan Price, aged 42, on November 9, 2024. Bryan was born on May 11, 1982, in Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus Ohio, and his departure leaves a void in the lives of all those who knew and...

Nov 8, 2024

Thomas Wayne Swetnam, 60 of Ashville, Ohio passed away Friday November 8, 2024 surrounded by his family at home.  He was born on February 9, 1964 in Columbus to the late Joseph N. and Audrey M. (Mason) Swetnam.  Wayne was a finish carpenter by trade.  He enjoyed all types of woodworking, restoring cars, mechanical work, and helping others.   In...

Nov 6, 2024

Mildred Hazel Wack, 91, of New Waterford, Ohio and formerly of Laurelville, Ohio, went to heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Salem North Nursing Facility in Salem, Ohio.  She was born on December 20, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Maggie (Spencer) Sturgell.  She was a member of the Nicholas Drive Church of God,...

Nov 4, 2024

Tonya S. Burch, 51 of Circleville, OH passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at OhioHealth Berger ER in Circleville.  She was born on November 28, 1972 in Columbus, OH and was a 1990 graduate of Marion Franklin High School.  Her grandkids were her life and she loved living in her fantasy world.

Tonya is survived by...

Nov 2, 2024

Martha (Marty) M. Hollenback entered into the Lord’s arms on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her children by her side. Born July, 11, 1943, she was 81 years old. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Hollenback, mother, Mary Fetherolf, father, Bernard Fetherolf, brother, John Fetherolf, daughters, Mary Slick, Tammy Peyton...

Nov 1, 2024

Jack L. Leaker, 87 of Circleville, OH passed away at home on Friday, November 1, 2024.  Jack was born on November 28, 1936 to the late John and Bernice (Allen) Leaker in Lima, OH.  He was a graduate of Lima Central High School and obtained a master’s degree from Northwestern University.  Jack retired as Assistant Superintendent of Pickaway County...

Oct 31, 2024

Janet S. Merideth , 82, of Lockbourne, OH passed away at Mercy Tiffin Hospital on October 31, 2024.  She was born on February 8, 1942, in Pike County, OH to the late William S. and Ethel (Gee) Nance.  She graduated from Piketon High School in 1960 and worked for Smith Brothers in Columbus and retired as a store clerk...

Oct 28, 2024

Matthew S. Morgan, 71 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1953 in Westchester, PA to the late Bobby G. and Mary Beth (Minnick) Sluder. He served in the U.S. Marines for 20 years and later worked as a truck driver for Forward Air.

He was...

Oct 23, 2024

Robert L. Baum , 96, of Ashville, passed away on October 23, 2024.  He was born on September 8, 1928, in Duvall, Ohio to the late Jesse and Essie (Somers) Baum.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Cade) Baum in 2020, his brother Frank, and sisters Rebecca, Betty, Kathryn and Jessie.  Bob graduated from Ashville Harrison...

Oct 22, 2024

Piet Topa, 67 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away Tuesday. October 22, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Grove City.   He was born on October 4, 1957 in Mando, Indonesia to the late Inyo and Yulien (Mantik) Topa.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Selvie (Palempung) Topa; sons Brolin (Ivane) Topa, Brando (Christa) Topa, and Bright...

Oct 17, 2024

Jo Ann Echelbarger, 73 of Ashville, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Grant Medical Center ER in Columbus, OH.  Jo Ann was born on August 15, 1951 in Columbus, OH and was a 1969 graduate of Teays Valley High School.  She worked as a Financial Specialist for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus for over 30 years.  Jo...

Oct 14, 2024

Joy A. Hinton, age 71 of Ashville passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 18, 1953, in Circleville, the daughter of Robert W. and Edith (Donaldson) Crosby. She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School, class of 1972. Joy retired from Eddie Bauer with over 20 years of...

Oct 13, 2024

Dorothy Estella (Dickinson) Gentilini, 81 of Ashville, left this earth to join her beloved husband, David and other family on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Bend, Oregon to the late Hershel Andrew Dickinson and Dorothy (Davis) Dickinson.

Dorothy is survived by her son David (Angel), brother-in-law Joe (Leo), sister-in-law Anne,...