Obituaries Listing
Stephen A. Justice
Aug 31, 2015
Stephen A. Justice, “Steve”, born June 5, 1949 in Mount Sterling, Ohio to the late Corbett and Ruth (nee Emswiler) Justice, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Southwest Columbus on Monday, August 31, 2015. Steve was a graduate of London High School, class of 1967, and a veteran SGT US Army 18th Airborne Corps, serving during the Vietnam War....
James O'Day
Aug 31, 2015
O'DAY James O'Day, III age 86 of Orient died Monday, August 31, 2015 in Monterey Care Center, Grove City. He was born June 17, 1929 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. A member of the Grove City Catholic Church-Our Lady of Perpetual Help; member of Teamsters #413; served in the United States Navy; member of Grove City American Legion; and V.F.W. He...
James F. Chapin
Aug 23, 2015
A service to celebrate the life of James F. Chapin, age 65 of Mt. Sterling will be held at 11 am. on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Community Center, 164 E. Main St. Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143, with Al Wright officiating. Per Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place. Jim was born on November 17, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. James...
Gwendylin Kasper
Aug 15, 2015
KASPER, Gwendolyn Kasper, age 96, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born January 8, 1919 in Clarksburg, Ohio. Daughter of the late Clarence and Estelle (Dawson) Bochard. Gwendolyn was a life member of American Legion Auxilaries; Blue Star Mothers of America Aux.; Purple Heart Aux.; DAV aux. (past president); Royal Red Hatters of Port...

John Junk
Aug 11, 2015
Junk, John, age 76 of Cardington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was born November 5, 1938, in Mount Sterling, Ohio to the late Webster and Mildred Junk. John loved horses; he trained and showed horses until the late 1980s. He helped with 4-H, and was part of the first 4-H horse club in Franklin County. John attended...

Charles Joseph Arbogast
Aug 10, 2015
Charles Joseph (Joe) Arbogast, 66, passed away unexpectedly August 10, 2015. He was born on January 21, 1949 to Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast of Mount Sterling. Joe was co-owner of The Ohio Willow Wood Company with lifelong involvement in its operation. He was the holder of multiple US patents, many of which were in the prosthetic industry. He also created...
Jason Wyatt Webb
Aug 9, 2015
Webb, Jason Wyatt, age 42, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Jason was born April 15, 1973 to Robert I. Webb and Ruby (nee Henry) Stein. He loved racing sprint cars, woodworking, and fishing. Jason was always willing to lend a hand and was a very loving son, brother, and uncle. He is preceded in death by...

Judy A. Brown
Aug 8, 2015
Judy A. Brown, a long-time resident of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, the 8th of August, at Bluebird Retirement Community after a brave battle with cancer. She was a devoted and loving wife to surviving husband, Frank Brown for 54 years. Judy was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 28th, 1943. She is...

Joyce M. Porter
Aug 7, 2015
Joyce Marie Porter, 79, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Friday, August 7 in Circleville, Ohio. She was born June 5, 1936 in Powell, Ohio to the late Howard and Hazel Solt. She graduated from Canal Winchester High School in 1954. She married her life-long love, Dean Porter, in 1957 and took up residence in the Mt. Sterling area as a...

Betty J. Adams
Jul 30, 2015
ADAMS Betty J. Adams, age 79 of Mt. Sterling died Thursday, July 30, 2015. She was born Sept. 15, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Sarah Jane (Mooney) Eblin. She is survived by daughters Sarah Miller and Teresa Williams; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister Mabel Slator. A Funeral service will be held...
Alma Harr
Jul 22, 2015
Harr, Alma, age 93, of Orient, Oh, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was born October 6, 1921 In South Shore, KY. She moved to Columbus with her husband, Enoch, and then to Orient, OH. They were longtime members of Orient Independent Church. Alma retired from Buckeye Steel, then at Sunshine Cleaners, before staying home to raise her children....
Ned P Ogle
Jul 17, 2015
Ned Peart Ogle, 83, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on July 17, 2015 at Mill Run Garden and Care Center, Hilliard, Ohio. He was the devoted husband to surviving wife, Martha (Norris) Ogle for 39 years. Ned was born on December 5, 1931 in Williamsport, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Gary Edward Johnson
Jul 9, 2015
JOHNSON Gary Edward Johnson, age 72, of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away peacefully from an extended illness on July 9, 2015. Gary was born October 25, 1942 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Lewis and Helen (Brandon) Johnson. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a meat cutter for many years and retired from SHOWA. Gary loved his...
Lori Ann Johnson
Jul 9, 2015
Johnson, Lori Ann, age 52, of Gahanna, passed away on July 9, 2015. Lori was the matriarch of her family. She adored her grandchildren more than life and was a selfless, God-fearing, compassionate woman. She enjoyed worshipping, singing, and playing the piano in her home church, The Apostolic Church of Truth. She treasured life with her family and never left...

Jack Corbin Miller
Jul 1, 2015
Jack Corbin Miller, 69, died Wednesday July 1, 2015 at his home in Williamsport. Born March 9, 1946 in Pickaway County. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Opal (Hunt) Miller; brother Don; sisters Joyce and Darlene. After several years of being in and out of hospitals and rehab's Jack was able to make it home. His wish was...

Sharon R. Taylor
Jun 27, 2015
Sharon R. Taylor, age 54, of Mount Sterling, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015. She loved riding horses, gardening, and spending time with her only grandson. Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Dean Crago. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael; her mother, Mary; children, Mary (Ronald) Carr, and Charlie Taylor; grandson, Austin...
Lavina E. Patterson
Jun 23, 2015
Patterson, Lavina E., age 92, formerly of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Lavina was a school teacher for 35 years. She was also active in the Circleville Senior Center, and a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Washington Court House. Lavina loved to travel and had visited most of the United States....

Carl Pennington
Jun 18, 2015
Carl Pennington, age 84 of Mt. Sterling, passed away at home where he wanted to be on Thursday, June 18, 2015. He was born May 13, 1931 in Jackson County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Jessie Pennington and Nancy (Seals) Pennington. Carl retired from Robertson Fence after 32 years of service. He loved fishing, camping, gardening, splitting...
John Meek
Jun 15, 2015
John Meek, 64, Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away too soon June 15, 2015. Mister Fix-It loved tinkering with old cars. Preceded in death by father, Franklin; sister, Susie; and brothers, Donald and William. Survived by wife, Wilma; mother, Helen; sisters, Debbie and Chris; brothers, Frank, Lee, Bob, and Steven; children, Dawn (Carl), Melissa (John), Donnie, Michelle, and Tiffany. 14 grandchildren...
Charles P. Graffis
Jun 14, 2015
Charles P. “Chuck” Graffis I, age, 58, formerly of Williamsport, passed away on June 14, 2015, surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on September 7, 1956 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by the love of his life, Chris Graffis; two daughters, Nicole( Kerry) Larkins and Kim Graffis; son Charles (Jenn) Graffis; mother, Sue Graffis; brother, John Graffis; and...