All Obituaries

SANDRA KAY “SANDY” WILSON, age 68, of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 8:43 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She was born on November 22, 1952 in Fayette County to Floyd Alvin and Mary Frances (Williamson) Pettit. She was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School and later received her degree from Southern State Community College in Medical Assisting. Sandy worked in Jamestown, Ohio with...

JOHN KEITH RUSSELL, age 53, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 9, 1967 in Clark County, Ohio to John E. and Gail (Morris) Russell. He was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School. John worked in construction for most of his adult life. He enjoyed working on cars, going to Tennessee but most of all, he loved being a grandpa. John was preceded in death by his parents and maternal grandparents,...

BRIAN KEITH HOWARD, age 62, of Jeffersonville, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a two year battle with Cancer. He left this life surrounded by his loving wife, Rena and other close family members. Keith was preceded in death by his parents Charles (Chuck) and Carolyn (Dean) Howard, his father and mother-in-law, Elton and Betty Taylor and his sister-in-law, Paula Moore. He is survived by his wife, Rena (Taylor) Howard, sisters: Kathy...

ANGEL LORRAINE UPPERMAN, age 36, of Greenfield, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 8:49 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1985 in Fayette County to James Eugene Howland and Cheryl Ann Upperman. She was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Angel held several different jobs after graduation. She enjoyed reading, watching scary movies, fishing, and being with her family. Angel was preceded in death by her...

LAWRENCE EDWARD WHEATON II, age 51, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 3:41 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on March 1, 1970 in Fayette County to Lawrence Edward and Penne Sue (Bennett) Wheaton. He attended Washington High School and lived most of his life in the local area. Lawrence was self-employed and did construction for many years. He was a member of The Sons of the American Legion Post #25. He enjoyed camping, fishing,...

NORMAN ELLIS HARPER, age 94, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6:03 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on December 27, 1926 in Hamilton County, Ohio to Delbert Sr. and Lelia (Gano) Harper. Norman worked as a fuel delivery specialist for Hartley Oil Company from 1967 until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed reading the Bible and National Geographic magazines, puzzling, playing cards, and looking at old pictures with his...

JERALD DEAN “JERRY” O’CONNER, age 77, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio to Cecil B. and Dorothy (Semour) O’Conner. Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy. After returning home, Jerry worked at CorTek for 35 plus years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing, camping, and being with his family. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and the...

ORVILLE L. STRITENBERGER, age 97, of Washington CH, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Court House Manor. He was born on August 15, 1923 in Fayette County to Orville L. and Clara V. (Morris) Stritenberger. Orville proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He pastored at the New Holland Church of Christ in Christian Union for several years; he also owned and operated the Lafayette Tree Service. Orville was a member at the House of Prayer...

HORST JUDKINS, age 61, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1:32 a.m. at Grant Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1960 in Dreux, France at the United States Air Force Hospital to Staff Sergeant Billie Payne and Ursula Gertrude (Kupfer) Judkins. He obtained his GED and joined the United States Air Force at a young age. Horst grew-up in Houston, Texas and worked as a painter for most of his adult life. Horst was extremely talented and had a natural gift for playing...

RANDY HARRY SILBERMAN, age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1955 in Alameda County, California and raised by his parents Phillip and Leone Silberman. Randy grew up in San Lorenzo, California and was a 1973 graduate of Arroyo High School. He spent many summers working at Haywood Area Recreation and Park District with his Dad. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from California State University, Hayward. Randy worked as an...