All Obituaries

Bonnie L. Gottke Reedy, 83 of New Lexington, Ohio died on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home. Born May 7, 1936 in Junction City, Ohio to the late Chester & Norma Fern Garey Gottke. She was a Lutheran by faith; a long time server at the Top Hat and loved her grandkids Survived by her children, Debbie Ervin McClenaghan of Ft. Myers, FL; Beans Ervin of New Lexington and Melissa McCall Hammer of New Lexington; grandchildren, Tonia Ervin, John “ J.T.” Hammer and Braeden...

Wilma Jane Woltz of New Lexington, Ohio was taken home to be with her Lord early in the morning of November 21, 2019. She was born on July 25, 1940 to the late Melvin Foor and Helen Baumann. Wilma has been a resident of the area since 1969 and retired from New Lexington Schools as Food Service Director for the district’s food service. Wilma was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Lex where she has spent many years serving the church through youth ministries, bell...

Alan G. Vandewater, 70, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 7:49pm on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Genesis-Perry County Medical Center Emergency Department, Somerset, Ohio. Born November 10, 1949 in Rockville Centre, New York to the late Gordon C. and Jean M. Baylis Vandewater. Alan was a 1969 graduate of Baldwin High School in New York; self-employed sign painter; former member of Hook & Ladder Co. #2 of Baldwin, New York; Honorary Retired Member of New Lexington Fire Department of New...

Russell William Waddle, infant, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 1:00 am on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home. Survived by his parents, Autum Dawn Wolfe and Shayne William Waddle; grandfather, Shayne F Waddle, Sr.; step-grandmother, Mary Hiles and grandparents, Cindy (Tony) Slack. Preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Fain and grandfather, Russell Allen Cordle. Graveside funeral service and burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 22, 2019 at New Lexington Cemetery, 440...

Tracy D. Morris, 56, of New Lexington, Ohio died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Genesis-Perry County Medical Center Emergency Department, Somerset, Ohio. Born January 17, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert D. Morris and Vera Joan Clark Morris of Bremen, OH. Tracy was a United States Army Veteran; foreman for Construction Companies; Christian by faith; his Kids were the light of his life and he loved fishing, music and playing guitar. Survived by his children, Anthony (Stacey)...

John Lawrence “Larry” Isham, 58, of Zanesville, Ohio died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. Born October 21, 1961 in Downey, California to the late Donald Ray and Florence Rose Ricketts Isham. Survived by two brothers, Ron (Maria) Isham and Rick (Lana) Isham, both of New Lexington, Ohio and a good friend, Bob. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by a sister, Donna Carver. No calling hours or services will be held; something will be held by the family at a later...

Irene VanHorn Westfall, 99 of Ringgold, Ohio passed away after a well lived life on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Born August 25, 1920 in Sunday Creek in Morgan County to the late George and Melissa Post VanHorn. She married her husband, Leo Westfall in 1940 and enjoyed 58 years of life together. She was a homemaker, gardener, a wonderful cook and with Leo raised eight children; owned and operated the general store in Ringgold, and worked the family farm.  Later she worked and retired...

Susan L. Patton passed away at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on October 30, 2019. She was born to the late Lester and Beulah Hoy Patton in Zanesville, Ohio on January 12, 1950. Susan grew up in Bristol, Ohio and graduated from New Lexington High School in 1968. She attended Capital University. After college, Susan worked at Ralston and Higbie. Susan was the co-owner of the Junction City Hardware, where she worked and ran the hardware for 31 years. Susan was a member of the New...

Daine F. Storts, 81, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Corning, Ohio passed away at 11:50am on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 12, 1938 in Drakes, Ohio to the late Forrest and Anna Tokie Storts. Daine attended The Ohio State University; he was one of the first people to work for Western-Electric, where he was an Engineer; he loved cars, especially Oldsmobiles. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Zelma Craig Storts; daughter, Sherrie Storts;...

Dora M. Cheney, 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died at 6:25 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Crestview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Services, Lancaster, Ohio. Born July 31, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a loving mother; member of the First United Methodist Church of New Lexington and Fairfield County; she was active in the Christmas Bazars in New Lexington; Meals on Wheels of Perry County and Lancaster; Saint Cecelia’s Girls Choir and the Garden Club of New Lexington. Survived...