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APRIL 17 - 30, 2026 The LOCAL NEWS | A3
Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church

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with members initially meeting in
other churches while construction
BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ of the church at 14 Furnace Street
took place. The first installed pastor
was Rev. A Wilbur Liggett. After Pas-
tor Liggett resigned in 1898, several
pastors followed, serving the church
through the years. A record written
71 years after the church was estab-
lished showed that the church mem-
bership had grown from 39 members
to 240. Because of this growth, con-
struction of a new church building lo-
cated on West Carlisle Road started
in early 1970, and by the first Sun-
day in December, services were held
in the new building. Six years later,
a Centennial Celebration was held
in the church. The original Frazeys-
burg Church was destroyed by a fire
in 2001. The most recent pastor for Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church located at 10905 West Carlisle Road in Frazeysburg. Lynette Dotson
the church was David McCann, who
served the church as pastor from “I essentially grew up in the church The Frazeysburg Presbyterian of our church because I think that’s
2014 until his retirement in 2022. and have been a member and have Church has served the community what makes it special and keeps
Since that time, the session has led always just been a part of this church by helping with intermittent needs, people here,” Kim explained.
the church, with members of the ses- family. That’s how we describe our- such as pitching in during an emer- The oldest member of the church,
sion providing the Sunday worship selves,” explained Kim. “What keeps gency. The church is also regularly Sue Lawler (86), Kim’s mother-in-
message or selecting a leader to me here are my relatives, as well supporting AIM Food Pantry and law, has been a member since 1964.
lead the service. The current board as just the need. When they asked LifeWise. The youngest attending the church is
of church members are Sesson: Kim me to be moderator of the session Looking to the next 150 years, the her nine-month-old great-grandson.
Lawler (leader), Fred Bennett, Donna because our part-time pastor was church is hoping to continue to grow. “[The church] is my second family,”
Fulton, David McCann, Mike Wise- retiring and we didn’t have a replace- “We’ve had several new people join said Sue. “They’ve seen me through
carver, and Sue Lawler (clerk); Dea- ment, I prayed about it because I the church recently, and that has just hell,” Sue spoke about experiencing
cons: Carolyn Green (leader), Carla work full-time. I have a full-time fam- brought new life to the church. And serious health issues six years ago,
Bennett, Fred Bennett, Kelsey Law- ily. And I was like, oh, dear Lord, how it’s our mission. It’s our mission to but she has recovered and is doing
ler, and Kathy Moran; Trustees: Eric can I do this? But it was meant to share God’s word with more people. well. “I’ve really been blessed. We’re
Lawler (leader), John Fulton, Scott be. And I’ve been doing this for four So I hope we continue to grow but just a close-knit family,” she added.
Lawler, and Matthew Wisecarver. years almost to the day.” also maintain that same family feel

Frazeysburg Presbyterian celebrated their 150th anniversary as a church with a lunch after their Sunday service. Tables with photos and memorabilia were on display at the celebration.
Lynette Dotson
Becky Vansickle

Frazeysburg office manager Becky Vansickle will retire this month after a 44 year banking
career. Lynette Dotson

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farm life and family, and hopefully “Thank you to the community,” said
some campfires and get some travel, Vansickle, “and thank you for all of the
get some camping in,” Vansickle ex- friendships and relationships built over
plained. the years.”
She is excited to begin her retire- An open house retirement party for
ment, but will miss helping custom- Vansickle will be held on April 30 from
ers problem-solve and help them by 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Frazeysburg
finding and filling needs that they may Community Bank office, located at 10
have. W 3rd Street.

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