A tribute to our champions, friends and their legacies

 Don was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Columbus, to Earl Reuben Lintner and Emma Marie Graumlich.

He graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High  School in 1945. Don was an avid follower of Jesus Christ, kind and most generous to everyone that he met, greeting everyone with, “Good  morning.”

He was a great lover of draft horses, with which he farmed for 31

 Don was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Columbus, to Earl Reuben Lintner and Emma Marie Graumlich.

He graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High  School in 1945. Don was an avid follower of Jesus Christ, kind and most generous to everyone that he met, greeting everyone with, “Good  morning.”

He was a great lover of draft horses, with which he farmed for 31  years. Don bought his first team of Belgian workhorses, a pair of mother  and daughter mares, at the age of 16 with his grandpa, Zif Graumlich.  He moved to Pickaway County in 1949 and started dairying with a herd of  Holstein cows. Most of Don’s crop farming and hay making was done with  the team.

In later years, Don was a reputable and respected dealer of fine  Holstein dairy cattle in the US and Canada. With the progress of  machinery, crop production and efficiency, the team was sold for a  number of years. Don’s passion for his team of horses was never lost. In  1979, a team of Percherons was purchased. The 110-acre farm produced 40  tons of pumpkins and hundreds of dozens of sweet corn each year until 2012 when he retired. 

 Together with his wife, Theresa Jacqueline  Couchie (Cochae) Lintner. Together they raised seven daughters, Sheila Dawn (Jeff) Writsel, Christy Sue (Bob) Diltz, Aunda Lu (Scott) Watters,  Brenna Colene (HL) Gibson, Lisa Ann (Eric) Berlin, Donna Raye (John)  Haller and Tonya Marie “Toni” (Alan) Sutton. He also leaves 18  grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; special friend, David Carson;  sister, Betty Whitacre; brother, Larry (Helen) Lintner; and brother,  Beck (Barb) Lintner. 

 Howard Grant Weaver, of Circleville, born October 29, 1931, he was the son of Earl I. and Sadie A Weaver. He was a kind, creative, humorous, and humble man whose amazing accomplishments created a legacy for many to follow.
 

After graduating from Circleville High School (1949), he spent four years in the U. S. Navy. A life-long educator 

 Howard Grant Weaver, of Circleville, born October 29, 1931, he was the son of Earl I. and Sadie A Weaver. He was a kind, creative, humorous, and humble man whose amazing accomplishments created a legacy for many to follow.
 

After graduating from Circleville High School (1949), he spent four years in the U. S. Navy. A life-long educator and counselor, Howard earned undergraduate degrees in History and Secondary Education and a Master's degree in Guidance Counseling. Each degree was conferred from The Ohio State University. As an educator committed to his students, he taught or counseled at the following schools: Centralia (now Zane Trace), Chillicothe, Westfall, and Teays Valley. He concluded his education career as a Secondary Teacher Supervisor with the Pickaway County Board of Education in 1985.
 

Howard was an active member of the local American Legion, AMVETS and VFW posts, as well as the local Elks and Moose Lodges. He was Past-President of the Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Board, serving from 1974-1985. Serving on the mental health board was indeed one his proudest contributions to the community. In his "spare time", Howard sold real estate, coached, and played golf, pioneered cable television in Pickaway County, tinkered and created useful and enjoyable things–all the while being a good friend, neighbor, and devoted family man.
 

Mr. Weaver is a champion on so many levels for his lifetime of service to others, a selfless heart filled with ambition, perseverance, and humbleness. 

What would you call your hero if you were to meet him/her? Words just would not be able to express your respect and appreciation for all he/she has done in life. We all agree that if you to ask Mr. Weaver, he would humbly respond with, “just call me Howard” Mr. Weaver’s legacy lives on through his family, friends, students and the many hearts he has touched through his life and for that we honor him as one of our Champions. His legacy lives on through his wife of 52 years: Helen Weaver, Children: Randy, Barry, Lavona, Grandchildren: Grant, Sadie, Evan, Ean, Christy, Michelle, and Shawn. 

 It is with great sadness the family of Daniel W. Imler, 86, of  Circleville, Ohio, announces his passing. He went home to be with his  Lord on April 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was  born on February 8, 1937 to the late Ronald and Eunice Imler at home in  Saltcreek Township. He graduated from Saltcreek School in 1955. On

 It is with great sadness the family of Daniel W. Imler, 86, of  Circleville, Ohio, announces his passing. He went home to be with his  Lord on April 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was  born on February 8, 1937 to the late Ronald and Eunice Imler at home in  Saltcreek Township. He graduated from Saltcreek School in 1955. On Leap  Day, February 29 in 1956, Dad married his sweetheart, Betty Reed, and  they had four children, Dianna Imler-Moss, Daniel (Linda) Imler and  Dolly (James) Kroeger, and Ronald (Audra) Imler.

Dan, nicknamed  "Tag" in his youth, never met a stranger, striking up a conversation  everywhere he went. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church for  almost 60 years where he served as a trustee and Sunday School teacher.  He retired from Elford Inc in 1992 as a Laborer from the Laborers Local  423. Dan loved to garden, travel, quilt, build and spend time with his  grandchildren.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents; son,  Ronald C. Imler; granddaughter, Emma Imler; and brothers, Donald and  David Imler. Father of 4, grandfather of 5, and great-grandfather of 7.  He will be greatly missed!

  Brian Ralph Gerlach, 60, of Ashville, Ohio went home to be with Jesus  on April 5, 2023. He was born on April 12, 1962 to the late Louis and  Maxine (Stevens) Gerlach in Circleville. Brian was a graduate of Logan  Elm High School. He worked for Shenker, (Dupont) and in the food service  department at Berger Hospital. Brian was an avid f

  Brian Ralph Gerlach, 60, of Ashville, Ohio went home to be with Jesus  on April 5, 2023. He was born on April 12, 1962 to the late Louis and  Maxine (Stevens) Gerlach in Circleville. Brian was a graduate of Logan  Elm High School. He worked for Shenker, (Dupont) and in the food service  department at Berger Hospital. Brian was an avid fan of THE Ohio State  University Buckeyes, watching NASCAR, and Gospel music.  He was a member  of Village Chapel Church in Ashville where he loved his church family  and participated in many activities.  

Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by nephew, Jacob Curtiss.

Brian  is survived by his sisters, Cathy (Paul) Curtiss, Julie (Brian)  Leonard; nieces, Katie (Mitch) Hamel, Kristi (Shane) Riddle, Kendra  Hupp, and nephew, Kyle (Shelby) Hupp.

 Rebecca, 80 of Saltcreek Township, passed  away on August 31, 2023 at Wyngate after a battle with Parkinson’s. She was born to the late Robert and Esther (Waliser) Collins in Circleville  on October 21, 1942.

Becky Was a 1960 graduate of Saltcreek High  School and a 1963 graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She  married her high 

 Rebecca, 80 of Saltcreek Township, passed  away on August 31, 2023 at Wyngate after a battle with Parkinson’s. She was born to the late Robert and Esther (Waliser) Collins in Circleville  on October 21, 1942.

Becky Was a 1960 graduate of Saltcreek High  School and a 1963 graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She  married her high school sweetheart, Denny Valentine, June 13, 1964.  

Becky was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Saltcreek Valley Grange, and the Pickaway Historical Society.

She started her career as an RN at Berger Hospital in ER and OB and  finished working at Northridge Family Practice as Dr. Vernon Bolender’s  nurse. After retiring, she became a greeter at Defenbaugh Wise  Schoedinger Funeral Home.

She is survived by daughter, Denise  (Keith) Kerens of New Philadelphia; sons, Jason Valentine, Kingston, and  Troy (Elena) Valentine, Kingston; 10 grandchildren,  7  great-grandchildren, brother Bob (Pat) Collins; sister Darlene (Mike)  Woodward; and brother-in-law Kenny (Ruth) Valentine.

Her quiet demeanor her smile that served as a light to all will be greatly missed!

Lloyd Tackett, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, 75, of  Chillicothe, Ohio, entered his eternal home 12:44 a.m. Friday, April 8,  2022 at Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Lloyd was born October 15, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late  Arlie Lee Tackett and Katie Katheryn (Ratliff) Tackett

Lloyd Tackett, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, 75, of  Chillicothe, Ohio, entered his eternal home 12:44 a.m. Friday, April 8,  2022 at Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Lloyd was born October 15, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late  Arlie Lee Tackett and Katie Katheryn (Ratliff) Tackett.  On April 23,  1966, he was united in marriage to Flora Tackett.

Lloyd  was a 1965 graduate of Southeastern High School, a Veteran of the U.S.  Army having served in Vietnam.  He was the retired owner of Lloyd's  Heating & Cooling.  He touched many lives during his 40 years as a  Minister and Sunday School teacher in numerous area churches.

Surviving are two daughters, Debbra Lynn Hall and Brenda Lou (Tommy)  Nichols, son, Dennis Ray Tackett, seven grandchildren, Anthony Hall,  Abigail Hall, Keith Tackett, Kaleb Tackett, Drew (Cassie) Nichols,  Gabriel Nichols and Benjamin Nichols, sister, Stella (Willis) Hamilton, and four  brothers, Floyd (Verna) Tackett, Bernard (Linda) Tackett, Paul Tackett,  and Charles Tackett.

 Lloyd V. Roush, Jr. 75, of Circleville, went to his eternal home on February 4, 2012e. He was born April 30, 1936 in Cheshire, OH, the son of  Lloyd and Ruth (Ward) Roush. He was a member of the Linden Lodge 637 F  &AM Mason Chapter for 49 years, loved to play golf and watch his  grandchildren participate in sports. He was also an avid

 Lloyd V. Roush, Jr. 75, of Circleville, went to his eternal home on February 4, 2012e. He was born April 30, 1936 in Cheshire, OH, the son of  Lloyd and Ruth (Ward) Roush. He was a member of the Linden Lodge 637 F  &AM Mason Chapter for 49 years, loved to play golf and watch his  grandchildren participate in sports. He was also an avid OSU sports fan.   The family wishes to thank Dr.  Gary Gillen, Heartland Hospice and the Logan Elm Health Care staff for their excellent care. Memorial contributions may be made to Logan Elm Health Care, Activity Fund, 370 Tarlton Rd., Circleville, OH 43113 or  Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Sutie 1509, New York, New  York, 10018. 

My father, Edward F. Riffle Sr. was a wonderful family man with great spirit, character and integrity. He was a leader in community organization being born May 2, 1924 in  

          Kansas, Ohio. He was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1994 after his retirement from Cooper Tire in 1992. He was a lint application specialist an

My father, Edward F. Riffle Sr. was a wonderful family man with great spirit, character and integrity. He was a leader in community organization being born May 2, 1924 in  

          Kansas, Ohio. He was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1994 after his retirement from Cooper Tire in 1992. He was a lint application specialist and would come home covered in lint black that was used within his area of the plant. He may have had Parkinson's but it would not define him as his spirit and faith exceeded the bounds the PD could reach. Many times he would fall and we would dive to catch him. However, many times he would complete the fall with a "tuck and roll" to his back. He was in a tireless pursuit of the perfect "10" which we would gladly give him as he smiled quietly. Soon the falls became more frequent and the laughter subsided as we grew were more and more concerned. A community gathered for a wonderful  celebration of life for our father "the perfect 10" in so many ways on May 22, 1999 when he softly passed into glory and left a way of living and legacy in our hearts where it became our way of life and legacy for us to follow.

It is with great sadness that we announce that a good friend and resilient man of faith, Mr. William Hough of Stoutsville, Ohio is now experiencing the loving embrace of our Lord since October 20, 2025.  

Please prayerfully lift up for peace, strength and guidance Bill's wife and carepartner Marilynn; his children, Brian Hough and Melis

It is with great sadness that we announce that a good friend and resilient man of faith, Mr. William Hough of Stoutsville, Ohio is now experiencing the loving embrace of our Lord since October 20, 2025.  

Please prayerfully lift up for peace, strength and guidance Bill's wife and carepartner Marilynn; his children, Brian Hough and Melissa Gloyd  (Michael); his grandchildren, Robert, Maxine and Michael Gloyd; and his  brother Dean Hough, and the rest of the family. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation  was held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the  Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster (405 N Columbus St, Lancaster,  OH 43130). A service was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at  11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (222 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH  43130). A burial was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at the Amanda  Township Cemetery.

May William's family be blessed many times over as memories reflected back turn into fond laughter of his life lived to the fullest.