Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home

Aureta Wells, 89, of Mount Sterling, died Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Madison Senior Living Community surrounded by her family. Born July 21, 1934, in Ross County, Ohio, she was the daughter of Earl Crabtree and Mary (Dowdy) Crabtree. Aureta leaves behind three children: Marci (John) Darlington of Mount Sterling, Doug (Karen) Wells of London, and Lori (Kory) Metcalf of Grove City; grandchildren: Eli Darlington, Todd (Kelly) Cordetti, Stacey (Seth) Fry, Max (Lena) Darlington, Emily (Ricky Critchfield) Darlington, Aaron (Lauren) Wells, Emma (Dominic) Stacer, Eliza (Jay) McNelly, Nate Wells, Ashley (Danielle) Kidwell, Nicole (Jacqui) Kidwell; numerous great-grandchildren. She...

Eric Lee Morgan, 62, of London, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born November 17, 1960, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he was the son of Jerry Allan Morgan and Carolyn Faye (Dotson) Morgan. A graduate of Big Walnut High School and DeVry University, Eric worked professionally as a maintenance technician for BlueCrest Inc. He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, photography, reading, and hunting, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 34 years Suzan (Blosser) Morgan; sons Ryan Eric (Dani) Morgan and Christopher Lee (Kiona) Morgan;...

George N. Hill, 85, of Lancaster, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence. During his final moments, he was able to share one last "I Love You" with his beloved wife, Linda, while encircled in her arms, before leaving this world. Born May 29, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Edgar Hill and Mabel (Myers) Hill. After school, George enlisted in the United States Army, where he guarded the Panama Canal and served in the Panamanian Conflict of 1959. Following his time in the service, he went on to work as an electrician and HVAC specialist before joining The O.M. Scott and Sons Company, retiring as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Scotts' Twenty-Year Club...

Bertha "B" Marie Cox, 74, of South Vienna, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born June 3, 1949, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of Hezekiah and Betty Little. Bertha was a member of the United Church of South Vienna. She loved sewing and quilting and continued her passion for quilting every Tuesday at the Madison County Senior Center for many years. Some of her favorite pastimes included completing word searches and bowling. B bowled for several years and even tried to teach her great-grandson about proper technique. She hooked the entire family on watching the Cincinnati Reds, which became one of her greatest loves. Many...

Ellen "Rosie" Rutherford, 96, of London died Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Madison Health. Born July 14, 1927, in Fayette County; she was a daughter of Carl and Mabel (Wilson) Archer. A longtime member of the Newport Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU); Ellen had worked for Attorney Maurice Beathard for over 50 years. Survivors include her children Marla (Jack) Turvy and Mark Rutherford all of London; granddaughters Leah (Vince) Cirivello of Gahanna and Allison (Adam) Wilson of Mt. Sterling; great-grandchildren who were the light of her life Anthony and Samuel Cirivello and Amelia and Abram Wilson; sister Sylvia Isaacs of London; nieces and nephews Lynn (Edward) Banion, Eric...

Pamela Sue Lapointe, 77, of London died Saturday, September 30, 2023, in her residence. Born August 19, 1946, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Jesse and Anna (Warnock) Greer. Pamela had worked for the State of Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation and Reebok before opening her own cleaning company, Mint Condition. She had been a member of the Red Hat Society, Laconia Country Club, and Lochmere Country Club. She was also an avid golfer, skier, and was always ready to play a game of shuffleboard. Survivors include her husband of 24 years Robert Lapointe; sons Jay J. (Shelley) Jones and Robert S. Lapointe; several grand and great-grandchildren; brother Jesse Melroy (Sherry) Greer,...

Barbara "Barb" A. Bateman, 75, of West Jefferson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 24, 1948, in Franklin County, she was a daughter of Jesse Pearl White and Annabelle (Lloyd) White. Barb had worked professionally as a welder for Jefferson Industrial Corporation. Her most favorite activities included doing anything and everything with her family, especially the fishing trips at Lake Erie, and traveling to Florida for even more family fun. She also enjoyed crafting, particularly making hook loop rugs, and completing the largest jigsaw puzzles she could find. She leaves behind two sons Chris (Melinda) Bateman and Kevin (Beth) Bateman...

Kelso Lee Wessel, age 89, passed on September 16, 2023. At OSU he taught Ag Econ for 27 years and was the Direct Marketing Extension Specialist before retirement in 1995. He travelled the world, teaching on all six inhabited continents and established a family farm in London, OH where he practiced what he taught. He is survived by spouse Judy and two children: Bryce (Shelly) Wessel and Renee (Randy) Blankley along with four grandchildren: Samuel, Sophia, Maggie, and Luke. The viewing will be Monday September 25 from 4:00 - 7:00 at the Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home in London, OH. Funeral services will be Tuesday September 26 at 11:00 AM at the London Presbyterian Church with...

Deanna Jean Pancake, 79, of London, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 29, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert Sherman and Dorothy (Faniff) Sherman. Deanna had worked professionally as a secretary for Aeroquip and later worked for the First Presbyterian Church of London's daycare program. She also worked at the Players Tennis Club in London. On February 1, 1969, she married her adoring husband Ron, and together they had two daughters, Nerissa and Paige. While the girls were growing up, Deanna was as crafty as could be and was always crocheting or sewing clothes, including every Easter dress and...

Ted Slanker, age 74, of London, Ohio, went home to God peacefully on August 19, 2023. Ted was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 17, 1948. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Anne Slanker, his parents Warren and Geneva Slanker, and brothers Steve Slanker and Craig Slanker. He is survived by his children Krista (Bill) Houk and Nathan (Amy) Slanker, grandchildren Samuel and Savanna Houk, Annabelle Slanker, Nick (Annie) Houk and Greg (Paige) Houk, brother Daniel (Valerie) Slanker, sister-in-law Lona Slanker, loving cousin Helen Haas, dear friend Kathy Scanlon, nephews Joel (Stacy) Slanker, Andy (Stefanie) Slanker and Michael (Lindsey) Slanker, niece J.J. Slanker, as well as great nieces...

Nancy Lee Gross, 82, of London, OH, formerly of Johnson Creek, WI, died Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Born May 21, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN, she was a daughter of Marie (Landrey) and Henry Bayer. Considered to be the World's Greatest Mom and wife by all who knew her, Nancy had worked as a nursing assistant after decades of staying home and raising her family and managing the daily operations of the family beef farm. She leaves behind her loving husband of almost 64 years, Donald R. Gross; adoring children Michael (Jan) Gross, James (Cindy) Gross, Peter (Julie) Gross, Joan Gross, Paul (Kirsten) Gross, Laura...

Nancy Lee Gross, 82, of London, OH, formerly of Watertown, WI, died Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Born May 21, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN, she was a daughter of Marie (Landrey) and Henry Bayer. Considered to be the World's Greatest Mom and wife by all who knew her, Nancy had worked as a nursing assistant after decades of staying home and raising her family and managing the daily operations of the family beef farm. She leaves behind her loving husband of almost 64 years, Donald R. Gross; adoring children Michael (Jan) Gross, James (Cindy) Gross, Peter (Julie) Gross, Joan Gross, Paul (Kirsten) Gross, Laura (Michael) Buechner...

Karen Sue (Holt) Harris, 78, of London and formerly of Xenia, died Monday, August 9, at her home, following a year-long battle with multiple myeloma. Born November 11, 1944, in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Helen and William Holt. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and her Beloved Husband of 58 years Mayford "Junie" Harris Jr. Survivors include a sister, Sherry (Gene) Goodwin, her son Mayford "Mick" Harris III and wife Natlie (Wheeler), daughter Carri (Mark) Osbourne, grandchildren Matthew (Caroline) Osbourne, William Osbourne (fianc?e Evelyn), and twins Josie and Dean Harris. Karen also leaves behind numerous extended family and friends which loved...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Bernard, 72, of London, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born August 9, 1950, in Jamestown, Ohio, he was a son of Stanley and Georgianna (Ross) Bernard. Joe was a 1968 graduate of East Clinton High School. He then went on to join the United States Marine Corps, where he served his country as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War, Oo-Rah!! He then went on to work at Church and Dwight as a maintenance man and proudly served as a UIW union steward, representing coworkers within the union. Joe was a member of the Madison County Vineyard which led him to a new love, helping children in the church's summer feeding program. He loved sports...

David Lee Clouse, 93, a resident of Magnolia Springs, died June 30, 2023. He was born June 11, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Herbert and Mabel Clouse. Dave attended Heidelberg College and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Dave worked as a civilian for the Air Force in various positions including military packaging, contract administration, nuclear survivability, systems maintenance and staff support. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Pitstick) Clouse, and his sister Delores (Clouse) Rider. Survivors include three children, Chris Clouse (wife Susan), Mary Clouse, Rebecca (Clouse) Koski (husband Jim), and...

David Lee Clouse, 93, a resident of Magnolia Springs, died June 30, 2023. He was born June 11, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Herbert and Mabel Clouse. Dave attended Heidelberg College and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Dave worked as a civilian for the Air Force in various positions including military packaging, contract administration, nuclear survivability, systems maintenance and staff support. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Pitstick) Clouse, and his sister Delores (Clouse) Rider. Survivors include three children, Chris Clouse (wife Susan), Mary Clouse, Rebecca (Clouse) Koski (husband Jim), and...

Carl Robert Hamman, age 68, died on Friday June 9, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Clark) Hamman, two sons Robert Walton (Lindsey) Hamman and Scott Clark (Lauren) Hamman and four grandchildren, Harper, Blakely, Rhett and Quinn. He is also survived by his two sisters Jenny (Robert) Schmitz and Peggy (Charles) Landes. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Minshall Hamman and Joanne (Tuttle) Hamman. Carl grew up in Clarksburg, Ohio in Ross County. He graduated from Adena High School in 1973 where he was All-Ohio in football and also excelled in basketball and baseball. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1977. It was while attending OSU, that Carl met...

Carl Robert Hamman, age 68, died on Friday June 9, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Clark) Hamman, two sons Robert Walton (Lindsey) Hamman and Scott Clark (Lauren) Hamman and four grandchildren, Harper, Blakely, Rhett and Quinn. He is also survived by his two sisters Jenny (Robert) Schmitz and Peggy (Charles) Landes. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Minshall Hamman and Joanne (Tuttle) Hamman. Carl grew up in Clarksburg, Ohio in Ross County. He graduated from Adena High School in 1973 where he was All-Ohio in football and also excelled in basketball and baseball. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1977. It was while attending OSU, that Carl met...

Charles A. Remley, Jr., 74, of Galloway, died Monday, June 5, 2023, in Columbus. Born March 12, 1949, in Columbus, he was a son of Ruth (Watts) and Charles A. Remley, Sr. Charlie retired after 30 years from the Ohio Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Adult Parole Authority. A 50+ year member of the First Presbyterian Church of London, he was also past president and lifetime member of the London Jaycees. Survivors include his wife and love of his life of 46 years Carol (Wallis) Remley; son Mike Remley, brother Robert (Dianna) Remley, brother-in-law Gary Wallis; nephew Robert Remley, Jr. as well as several other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by...

Larry L. Morrison, 72, of North Lewisburg, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Memorial Hospital of Union County. Born October 9, 1950, in Columbus, he was a son of Luther Morrison and Nancy (Scott). After graduating from high school, Larry went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and finished his military service in the U.S. Navy. Following his time in the service he went on to spend his career working for Honda of Marysville where he retired from. Larry was a strong Christian of Pentecostal Faith. He enjoyed watching football and had a passion for anything involving muscle cars. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Lori A. (Howard) Morrison;...

Paul Andrew Oldham, 48, of London, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence. Born February 1, 1975, in Troy, Ohio, he was a son of Jackie Lee and Carolyn (Reeder) Oldham. Paul was a graduate of Miami East High School in Casstown, Ohio, and went on to serve a career in security where he worked for various companies. He leaves behind children Emily Elliott, Andrew Oldham, and Elizabeth Oldham; stepsons Chad Houser II and Toby Potter; grandson Blake Duff; siblings Thomas (Janet) Oldham, Daniel Oldham, and Rachel (Ryan) Oldham-Fleming; several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents. Private services are being held at the convenience of the...