4A SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 LANCASTER EAGLE-GAZETTE AMANDA Mark F. King age 57, of Amanda, passed away unexpectedly on Tues- day, April 16, 2024 at Medical Cen- ter. He was born March 11, 1967, in Circleville, to the late Lee King and Jo Ann (Dresbach) King, who survives, of Tarlton. He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek, class of 1985. Mark loved to golf, hunt and He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
He had a great sense of humor and was sometimes a little stubborn. He was a great friend to many, especially in the group of friends. He is survived by his mother; daughter Daija King, of Ashville; grandchildren, Izmaila and Trey; sisters, Tanya (Kenny) Kitchen, of Amanda and Lisa (Tony) Garrett, of Adelphi; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousin, Troy Mill- er; special friends, Tracy and Patti Sharp. He is preceded in death by his father. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 with funeral services to follow immediately at Taylor-Theller Funeral Home, Amanda. To honor Mark, friends and family are strongly encouraged to wear their favorite Cincinnati Reds gear. Interment will fol- low at Amanda Township Cemetery. Friends may make memorial contributions to Meals on Wheels, 1515 Cedar Hill Lancaster, OH 43130.
Mark King COLUMBUS Marjorie Fonto, was born on November 3, 1930 in Lancaster, OH; and according to my heirs, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. I am grateful to my parents, Lillian Mauk Bauman and Clarence Jacob Bauman for their kindness and guidance shown to me in my upbringing. My protective brother, John William Bauman, a WWII veteran, and six years older than provided me with helpful advice and instructions. I mar- ried my wonderful Ed Fonto in 1959, a veteran of WWII. We had a beautiful 32 years teaching and traveling together across the United States.
John William and his wife Jesse had two girls, Peggy Lee and Billie Ann. Both nieces have been thoughtful, especially in my later years. I would be remiss if I failed to mention Olive Ream Lovebury of Somerset, OH, who gifted me with the means to attend The Ohio State University where I re- ceived my B.S. Degree in Education. It has been my great opportunity to continue my education at Middlebury College in Vermont.
Here I re- ceived my M.A. with a solid background for my profession of teaching Spanish. What a joy it was to spend 22 years teaching wonderful young folks at Clinton Jr. High in Columbus, OH. It was my great fortune to receive support during my good illness from Eleanor McBurney, Co- lumbus, OH and Virginia Schwarm of Hartford, CT.
Also, it was my good luck to meet a kind and faithful friend, Judith Anderson, Plain City, OH. Early in our friendship, we enjoyed travel and shopping, and in my later years she called me every day to check on me. Furthermore, she is a wonderful cook, and is quite generous with her delicious dishes. Needless to say, she has been a wonderful friend. How grateful I have been for another special friend, Anne Tyler.
A great travel- ing companion and caregiver. In addition, I wish to remember Rita Damiano and Ed Edinger for their many hours of outstanding assistance. Then, of course, I wish to pay my gratitude towards my many kind and helpful neighbors and many in the medical and numerable thoughtful folks in the public. Also, as a member of the American Association of University Women and Clintonville Club, I met many friendly people and participated in many activities offered by both. All I must thank for their support during my journey through life.
Mil Gracias! Hasta Luego! Condo- lences and fond memories may be expressed to the family at Arrangements entrusted to O.R. Woodyard Co. Funeral Services, Columbus, OH. Marjorie Fonto Jo Ann Wellman Funeral Home-Circleville South Bloomingville, OH Apr 19 87 Dawn A. Funeral Home Apr 24 Halteman-Fett Dyer Funeral Home Apr 18 Lancaster, OH 59 Marjorie O.R.
Woodyard Co. Columbus, OH Lee Sheridan Funeral Home Apr 18 82 Sarah Lauren Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights Apr 20 Brown-forward Funeral Home Apr 12 23 Mark Taylor Theller Funeral Home Amanda, OH Daniel Manson Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park Apr 24 Apr 18 Palm Harbor, FL 95 Jerry D. Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Apr 23 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Apr 16 Lancaster, OH 61 St.
Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery Patrick Michael Schoedinger Northwest Apr 11 70 Judy Kay Morgan Funeral Home Apr 24 Morgan Funeral Home Apr 18 Lancaster, OH 83 Ebenezer Cemetery DEATH NOTICES information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at lancastereaglegazette.com/obituaries Name Age Town, State Passed Arrangements Service Time Service Location Interment Obituaries LANCASTER Judith Kay (Colby) Ste- men, 83, of Lancaster, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born September 9, 1940 in Olean, New York the daughter of George W. and Katherine (Sprague) Colby. Prior to moving to this area from Hardin Coun- ty, Judy worked as a physical therapist at hospi- tals in Kenton and Findlay. Upon arrival in the County area she was the only physical therapist within a 5 county area.
She operated her PT Clinic for 15 years and provided home health care services for another 4 years through her company TLC. She wrote poetry and was a volunteer at FMC where she was fondly known as the Autoharp Lady. Judy has been a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church since 2013. Judy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray Stemen, whom she married June 17, 1961; children, Rick (Kutz) Stemen and Deb (Michael) Parrish; grandsons, Drew and Ian (Kelsey) Par- rish; brother, Rich (Linda) Colby; sister, Carol (George) Chitty; brother-in-law, Will (Karis) Stemen; sisters-in-law, Mary Diller and Grace Foraker; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; parents, Elmer (Harriet) Stemen; and brothers-in-law, Robert (Leola) Stemen and Dave Diller.
A time to visit with family will be Tuesday, April 23rd from 2 4 and 6 8 PM at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 6935 Twp Rd 234, Logan, OH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in the church with Pastor Steve Hubbard ating. Graveside services will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. Contributions in memory may be made to the Missionary Fund at Ebenezer Baptist. Online condolences at www.morganfu- neralhomeohio.com Judy Kay Stemen Lee A.
Grove, age 82 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at Pickering House with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was born in Lancast- er on November 18, 1941 to the late John W. and Wortha (Swartz) Grove. Lee was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and a proud U.S.
Army veteran. He retired from Ralston after 25 years of hard work and ded- ication. Lee enjoyed watching his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes and spending time with his family. Lee is survived by his daughter, Hallie (Ste- phen) Shopbell of Neenah, WI; grandsons, Eli and Samuel Shopbell; and sister-in-law, Sandra McCandlish. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Linda (Capoccio) Grove and brother, John Grove.
Private graveside services will take place in St. Mary Cemetery. Cremation is in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home. Per wishes, a Celebration of Life Pizza Party will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank- you to the extraordinary caretakers at Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care, who provided ex- emplary care, especially Nicole Kolikohn and Kelly VanScoy; as well as Dr.
Andrew Twehues for guiding him in the right direction. In lieu of please consider memorial contributions to Fairhope Hopsice and Pallia- tive Care, 282 Sells Lancaster, OH 43130; OR Reach Counseling, 1509 S. Commercial Neenah, WI 54956 for their SANE Clothes Closet and assistance for those who cannot afford coun- seling services. To send an online condolence and sign guest- book, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and click obituaries. Lee Grove LANCASTER Jerry D.
Miller, 61, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Medical Center. Jerry is survived by his children Eric (Brenda) Schmidt, Heidi (Terry Swinehart) Joiner, and Heather (Scott) Emmert; grandchildren Stacey (Jamie) Whitehead, Amanda (Kenny) Wells, Julien (Kelsey) Lewis, Jennifer (Kam) Curtis, Michelle (Troy) McClung, Erika (Jeremi) Hedges, John Comer, Mikayla Moss, Shane (Kristin) Emmert, Skylar (Rylan) Heischman, Ryan (Amberlee) Em- mert, and Brynn (Jacob) Morse; 18 great grand- children; mother Yvonne Miller; siblings Jim Mill- er, Janice (Robert) Minnard, Robert (Carmelyn) Miller, and Max (Helen) Miller; as well as nieces and nephews Jenifer Tod, Amanda Lee, Bradley Minnard, Lydia Minnard, Robert Miller, Quaid Miller and Elizabeth Miller. He is preceded in death by his wife Charlene A. Miller; and father Raymond Miller. Calling hours will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 from 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 8:00 at the Frank E.
Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, OH 43130. The funeral service will be Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:30 in the funeral home. Burial to follow in St.
Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery. To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com. Jerry D. Miller LANCASTER Dawn A. Cunningham, 59 of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Medical Center.
Dawn was born on April 13, 1965 in Zanesville, Ohio and was a graduate of Crooksville High School and The Ohio State University. She retired from the City of Lancaster Police Department, where she worked as a Dispatcher. Dawn is survived by her mother, Donna Schooley; brothers, Scott (Rita) Dillinger and Chris (Joan) Dillinger; nieces, Allison and Chloe; nephews, Shannon and Aaron; step-children, Kay- tie (Greg) Milliken and Nicholas Cunningham; grandson, Fin Milliken; aunts, Beverly Collins, Barbara Rosser, and Karen Tolley; mother and father in law, Bob and Melodye Cunningham; brother in law, Todd (Shannon) Cunningham; special relative, Kathy (Mark) Wood; and many other loving family members and special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bri- an Cunningham; step-father, William Schooley; father, Denzil Dillinger; uncles, Billy Tolley and Dale Tolley, and her grandparents. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 24, 2024 from with services following at at the HALTEMAN-FETT DYER FUNERAL HOME.
Dawn A. Cunningham SOUTH BLOOM- INGVILLE Jo Ann Carpenter, 87, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1936 in McArthur to Emmitt and Edna (Jiv- iden) Thompson. She was retired as a County Records Clerk. She attended Colrain Methodist Church in Kingston and attended Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Carpenter; her siblings Mack Thompson, Georgene Kemerer and Carol Sue Staten. Jo Ann is survived by daughters Julia (David) Sharp and Karen (Terry) McClaskey; grandchildren Kellie (Bob) Delong, Mandy (Tony) Tallerico, Clayton Sharp, Sarah Shaw, Nicholas (Mariah) Covell, Kimberly (Eric) Holbrook; 13 great grandchil- dren and by siblings Arthur and Bill Thompson and Libby Enicso. Graveside service will be held in Otterbein Cemetery on May 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of donations can be made to American Heart Association or Bible Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 1395 Duffy Road SE, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
Jo Ann Carpenter.
