Obituaries

May 13, 2016

Carl Edward  Bumgarner 85 of Ashville  passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital,Columbus.  He was born on Jan. 8, 1931 in Pickaway County to the late Harold and Nellie (Eitel)  Bumgarner.   He dedicated his life to his wife of 63 years Mary Irene (Partee) Bumgarner, his children and grandchildren, as well as his love for...

May 12, 2016

Merle E. Cathel 73 passed away May, 12, 2016.  He was born October 7th, 1942 in Columbus, OH.  He was preceded in death by wife Fran Cathel; parents Carl and Bernice Cathel; brothers Paul Cathel, Marion (Ann) Cathel, and Jerry (Glenda) Cathel and Ex Wife Judy Lucas (Rick).

He is survived by daughters Sherry (Frank)...

May 8, 2016

Gloria “Jeanne” Christman, 72, of Tower Hill, IL and formerly of Columbus passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Decatur, IL daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Mary (Blenstein) McCoy. She was a homemaker and had previously worked at Bath and Body Works in Columbus...

May 1, 2016

Jack  “Zeke” M.  Zeallear 68 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at Grant Medical Center.  He was born Oct. 4, 1947 in Columbus to the late Jack and Lillian (Woodruff) Zeallear. Zeke retired from Englefield Oil Co.  and had worked at COPW (Parts Plus) for many years and Coca Cola for several years.  He was a proud U.S. Army veteran...

Apr 30, 2016

Richard “Dick” Ptomey, 72, of Lockbourne, passed away at his residence on April 30, 2016. He was born January 19, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John and Betty (Williamson) Ptomey. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruth Ann (Houseman) Ptomey; daughters, Cheryl...

Apr 23, 2016

Pamela Sue (Blevins)  Murphy 61 of So. Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016  at home surrounded by her family.  She was loved by many and exemplified how to live with faith, strength, and generosity.   She was born on Feb. 10, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late James Everett and Julia Mae (  Russell )  Blevins.

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Apr 20, 2016

Harry Edward Pettry, age 77, of Ashville, passed away April 20, 2016 at his home.  He was born Mar. 22, 1939 to the late Harry and Opal Pettry in Kayford, WV.  Harry was in the US Army from 1960-63 and worked as a coal miner and truck driver.  He was a member of the So. Bloomfield VFW post 7941....

Apr 19, 2016

Betty Jean Moracco of So. Bloomfield, OH, formerly of Waterloo, NY, age 74, passed away April 19, 2016 at home.  She was born Dec. 7, 1941 to the late Noah and Mabel Turner Reynolds in Galax, VA.  She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She was a member and minister/evangelist at the Pentecostal Deliverance Church, Columbus.

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Apr 19, 2016

Carolyn A. Lutz, age 83, of Ashville, passed away April 19, 2016 at Grant Hospital.  She was born Nov. 2, 1932 to the late Donald and Grace Miller Courtright in Ashville, OH.  Carolyn was a graduate of Ashville H.S. class of 1950 and Ohio University 1971.  She was a loving wife, mother, school teacher (Walnut Elementary), and...

Apr 8, 2016

Larry E. Toole age 75, of Ashville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 8, 2016 in Clarksville, TN.  He was born July 15, 1940 in Ashville to the late William and Ina (Dumm) Toole in Ashville, OH.  He was a graduate of Scioto Township HS, a US Army Veteran, and a barber for over 50 years Larry was a member...

Apr 8, 2016

Betty Jane Smith of Ashville, age 92, passed away at Pickaway Manor Friday, April 8, 2016 in Circleville, Ohio.  She was born to the late Phillip and Gertrude (Hampson) Lanman in Ashville, Ohio.  Betty was a graduate of Walnut School and member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, Ashville Pythian Sisters, and Pickaway Senior Center.  She was a homemaker and...

Apr 5, 2016

Sue Thompson, age 69, of Canal Winchester, passed away Apr 5, 2016 at home surrounded by family.  She was born Sept 30, 1946 to the late John and Leona Rogers in Columbus, OH.  Sue loved spending time with her family, particularly bowling with her mother.  She was a volunteer at Mount Carmel West, enjoyed crocheting, and attending the zoo...

Apr 4, 2016

Steve  D.  Hoffman 66 of Ashville passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on July 18, 1949 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late James Orland and Garnett Maxine (Angus) Hoffman.  Steve worked for TP Mechanical Contractors as an estimator for over 20 years and was a graduate of Reynoldsburg...

Apr 1, 2016

Claude L Baugher (Vern), age 85, passed away at home April 1, 2016.  Born to the late Claude O and Beatrice (Endarffer) Baugher Aug 25, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan.  Beloved husband of Carol S. (Montoney) who survives and father of Mark (Lisa) Baugher, Claudia (Gary) Myers, Randall (Karin) Baugher, Paul (Laura) Baugher, and Vicki Baugher.  Step-children, Linda (Gary) Drolet,...

Mar 31, 2016

Phyllis Tolliver went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, March 31, 2016, surrounded by her family.  She was born October 8, 1936 in Circleville, OH to the late Harry and Martha (Duff) Ramey.  She and her husband Burton were owners of the Bell Sign Co. in Columbus for many years.  She was also a member...

Mar 27, 2016

James  R.  Walker 88 of Scioto Township, near Commercial Point, Ohio  passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Berger Hospital .  He was born June 24, 1927 to the late Lawrence N. and Sarah Ellen (Redman) Walker on the family farm, that has been in the Walker Family for several generations.

Jim was a lifelong farmer,...

Mar 20, 2016

Shelly Muncy, 52 of Circleville, OH left this world to go be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 20, 2016.  She lived a full life and traveled to faraway places (Brazil, Mexico, and Nepal) and many of the states across this great country.

Enjoying God’s creations filled her life with joy. ...

Mar 9, 2016

Charles G.  Blankenship 77 of Ashville, passed away peacefully at home on Wed. March 9, 2016.  He was born on May 31, 1938 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Seybert and Reba Mae (Cooper) Blankenship.

Charles was a co-founder of the former American Plastics Extruding in Columbus. He owned and raised horses for Harness Racing at...

Mar 8, 2016

Marie Akers, 85 of Circleville, OH went to the waiting arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Billy Akers, parents Daniel and Eulah Smith, brother Jimmie Smith and sister Edna Bryan.  Marie is survived by sisters Mary Williams of Circleville, OH...

Mar 4, 2016

Ruth Kennedy 91, of Stoutsville, passed away Friday March 4th, 2016 at 3pm.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Daisy Tustin, husband Paul Kennedy, son Richard Kennedy, Grandson Ronald Seggerman II, son-in-law Mark Morris, sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Jim Fisher, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Betty and Bob Woodward, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ginny and Casey Kennedy....