All Obituaries

Donald Kuhn, 75, of Lockbourne passed away on December 12, 2018.  He was born on October 28, 1943 in Waverly to Ezra and Alvira (Harris) Kuhn.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Rosabelle Clemens, Charles Kuhn, Kathryn Kise, Everett Kuhn, Alvin Kuhn, Mary  Gloyd.  Donald is survived by his wife Linda (Hatfield) Kuhn, children Shawn (Darrell) Miller, Staci (Brian) Rigsby, Krista (Marty) Garner, Sheri Kuhn, grandchildren Madison and Trey...

Kenneth Bidwell, 89, of Circleville passed away on December 10, 2018.  He was born on December 31, 1928 in West Jefferson, Ohio to Clarance and Etta (Stoner) Bidwell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis (Prushing) Bidwell, siblings Ernest, Cecil, Clyde, Geneva Thomas and Winfred Bidwell.  Mr. Bidwell is survived by daughters Brenda Lehman of Colorado, Kimberly Freeman of South Dakota and son Kenneth Bidwell Jr. of Ashville, 8 grandchildren,...

Glenn W. “Bill” Gray, 70, of Ashville passed away on December 7, 2018.  He was born on July 6, 1948 in Columbus to Clarence and Agnes (Muncie) Gray Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Dan, Steve and Clarence W. Gray, Jr and by sisters Margie Hanley and Nancy Gray Olney Robbins.  Glenn is survived by sisters Patricia (Floyd) Hughey, Circleville, Kathy Neal, Circleville, Beverly (Rick) Cook, Chillicothe, Penny (Kevin) Clark,...

Franklin D. Seimer, age 85, of Circleville passed away on December 6, 2018 at his residence.  Franklin was born on April 4, 1933 in Jackson Township, Circleville.  He was the son of Omer Franklin and Edith M. (Dumm) Seimer.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth H. (Hill) Seimer, December 18, 1991, his brothers James A. of Orient and Grove City, Richard T. (Ruth) of Circleville, sisters Jean C. Bach of Washington C.H., Irene M. Wilson of...

Matalene Metcalf, 89, of Circleville passed away on December 5, 2018.  She was born in Pickaway County to Walter and Bessie (Tisdale) Ebert.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Metcalf and by siblings Donald, John and Bob Ebert, Patricia VanFossen and Mary McNeal.  She worked for many years at GE and retired from Pickaway Manor.  Matalene is survived by her sons Richard (Susan) and Mark (Kathy) Metcalf, grandchildren Christopher...

Thelma L. Abshire, 84, Circleville, passed away on December 4, 2018 at Mt Carmel West.  Thelma was born on February 21, 1934 in Woodlawn, TN the daughter of Rena and Grover Smith.  Thelma was a devoted wife, mother, granny and mamaw.  She is survived by her husband, Tommy Abshire of 53 years; children, Patricia Lee, Debbie Fornof (Randy), Tommy Ray (Lisa) and Johnny Abshire (Courtney); 6 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 2 brothers and...

Michael D. Tuinstra, 58, of Circleville passed away on November 29, 2018.  He was born on February 25, 1960 in Kent, WA. to David and Jerri (Lind) Tuinstra.   He was a former employee of Thomson RCA.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Sherry (Predragovich) Tuinstra, daughters Nikki (Richey) Taylor, Megan (Ryan) Kroflich, Kelsey Tuinstra, grandsons Cohen and Reid, brother Darren (Barb) Tuinstra and sister Tami (Mike) West.  Funeral services will...

Robert E. Bauer, 94, of Circleville passed away on November 28, 2018.  He was born on September 4, 1924 in Spokane Washington to Pearl D. Bauer.  Robert spent his childhood in Portsmouth.  He was a WWII Navy Veteran, retired from US Small Business Administration, was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church and Pickaway County Camp Gideons International and served as Past State President.  In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Joanna...

Phyllis Sergent, 87, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2018 with her family at her side.  She was born on June 4, 1931 in Kenova, WV to Chester and Opal (Galloway) Williams.  She had a long involvement with the Nazarene Church in Circleville and Ashland, KY.  She was a previous Sunday School Teacher, a nursery worker and missions work and witness team member.  Phyllis was past leader of Prime Timers and was an avid reader and mentor to many young...

Christopher James Pate, 27, of  Circleville/Groveport/Springfield OH born January 27, 1991; was called home to the Lord; surrounded by his loving family on November 17, 2018.   He is survived by: father Kevin Pate of Groveport, OH, mother Lori (Beyor) Lattimer of Circleville, OH, stepfather Paul Lattimer of Circleville, grandfather Norman Howard Beyor of Bexley, OH, half-sister Samantha Merriman of Canal Winchester, OH, step-brothers Paul, Adam, Nathan Lattimer of Grove City,...