Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Timothy C Shugert
Sep 14, 2026
Timothy C. Shugert, 81, of Logan, Ohio, will be lovingly celebrated for the fullness of his life, which he shared with others through love and faith. Born on August 25, 1945, in Lancaster, Ohio, Tim transitioned to his heavenly home on September 14, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family.A proud graduate of Lancaster High School, Tim dedicated 40 years of his...
Nancy Sue Lehman
Sep 14, 2026
Nancy Sue Lehman, 82, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026.She was born April 10, 1944, in Lancaster, Ohio to Freeman and Marguerite Poling.Nancy was a proud 1962 graduate of Bremen/Rushcreek Memorial High School. Her class wasthe final high school class to graduate in Bremen before the school district became part ofFairfield Union.Throughout her life, Nancy worked...
Ambrose E Schmelzer
Sep 12, 2026
Ambrose Eugene Schmelzer, 90, of Bremen died Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born September 5, 1936 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Henry Vincent and Frances Elizabeth (Kunkler) Schmelzer.
Ambrose was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He was the long-time owner of Bremen Meats and was retired from Cyril-Scott. He was a member of...
Malakai Jared Maxam
Sep 1, 2026
Malakai Jared Maxam passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2026. Malakai, along with his twin brother, Matthew, was born on July 15, 2026 to parents, Kylie Eyman and Micah Maxam. Even though Malakai was only here with us for a short time, he was loved tremendously. Everyone who met him just fell in love with him. He had the sweetest...
Douglas A Burnworth
Aug 31, 2026
Douglas A. Burnworth, 71, of Bremen died Monday, August 31, 2026 at the Pickering House. He was born March 2, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio to Newton Junior and Donna Mae (Van Horn) Burnworth.
Doug was a 1973 graduate of Fairfield Union High School where he was active in FFA. Doug was a lifelong farmer and found great joy in his work....
Raymond Donald Bode
Aug 30, 2026
Raymond Donald Bode, 81, of Rushville, Ohio died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Altercare of Somerset. He was born December 20, 1944 in Lancaster, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Rushville.
Don was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School and spent many years running his lawn care service, Bode Mowing.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde R. and Pearl L....
Marilyn C Martin
Aug 28, 2026
Marilyn Carpenter "Grammy" Martin was born on September 5th, 1940 in West Liberty, Ohio. She had graced this earth for nearly 86 years when the Lord called her home on August 28th, 2026. She passed with her closest family members nearby.
Marilyn was the youngest of five siblings and grew up on a farm with her family. She graduated from West...
Janet Charlene Barnard
Aug 26, 2026
Janet Charlene (Hart) Barnard, 72, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Pickering House. She was born June 27, 1954 in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late Charles Nimrod and Velma Carol (Roberts) Hart.
Janet was a 1973 graduate of Loudonville High School. Janet enjoyed many years working at White Cottage Restaurant in Lancaster and last worked as...
Louise Mae Winland
Aug 19, 2026
Louise May (Harmon) Winland, 91, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Main Street Terrace. She was born March 16, 1935 in Lithopolis, Ohio to Owen and Evelyn (Bradley) Harmon.
Louise was retired from Anchor Hocking after many years of service. She was a member of the Lithopolis American Legion, Post 677.
She is survived by her children, Richard Derbyshire, Ricky...
William Donald Reynolds
Aug 16, 2026
William D. Reynolds, 76, of Somerset, died Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to Samuel James and Edna Marie (Miller) Reynolds.
Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Perry County and of being raised in Crossenville. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and especially time spent at Indian Lake.
Bill is...
Raymond Andrew Hambel
Aug 9, 2026
Raymond A. Hambel, 51, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 in the home he loved. He was born October 18, 1974 in Athens, Ohio to Rodney and Susie (Courtright) Hambel.
Andy loved his family and he will be deeply missed by his wife, Jennifer Jackson Hambel; his children, Andrew and Ava Hambel; his parents, Rodney and Susie; mother-in-law, Debbie and Glen O'Bryan and...
David W Merckle
Jun 19, 2026
David Wylie Merckle, 71, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born on July21, 1954, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Dolores Maxine (Straits) Merckle and Delbert Eugene "Gene"Merckle.David grew up and spent most of his life in Bremen, Ohio, and was a 1972 graduate of FairfieldUnion High School. While he enjoyed life on "the farm," he also had an...
Norma R Curry
Jun 17, 2026
Norma "Rosey" (Ackerman) Curry passed peacefully on June 17, 2026. She passed away after a decades long battle with diabetes.
Norma was welcomed into the world on May 7, 1943 by her parents, Harold Norton and Freda Leona (Purvis) Ackerman. She attended Junction City schools through her Junior year before graduating from New Lexington High School in 1961. While Norma loved...
Mary E Likens
Jun 16, 2026
Mary Likens, 75, of Lancaster, died peacefully Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Pickering House. Mary was born March 8, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ollie James and Eileen (Lehman) Fugate. She grew up with nine siblings, with whom she was close her whole life - James Fugate, Robert Fugate, Glora Fugate, Donna Singer, Hannah Goss, Porter Fugate, Agnes Kitchens, Alberta...
Carol "Susie Belle" Daugherty
Jun 15, 2026
Carol "Susie Belle" Daugherty went to a peaceful afterlife on June 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Carol passed away at home after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinsons. She fought a gallant battle.
Carol was welcomed into this world April 5, 1943 to her parents, Howard and Norma (Thrash) Benson. She attended Bloom Carroll schools where she...
Mary Josephine Kelley
Jun 1, 2026
Mary Josephine (Graham) Kelley, 95, of Bremen, died peacefully Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born February 18, 1931 in Logan, Ohio to the late Carl and Elizabeth (Malone) Graham.
Mary was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and took her greatest pleasure from spending time with all of her family and friends. She was devoted to caring for her family...
Anita Kaye Davisson
May 23, 2026
Anita Kaye Davisson, 84, of Junction City, Ohio died Saturday, May 23, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born August 6, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio. Kaye was a devoted mother, grandmother, and proud GG whose greatest joy in life was her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than life itself and her love for them could be felt in the quiet,...
Gregory Martin Watson
May 22, 2026
Gregory Martin Watson (54), better known to most as Marty, passed away on May 22, 2026 in Sugar Grove, OH. His loss is felt deeply by all who loved him, and his absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.
Born to Mefford "Wayne" and Lillie "Jill" Watson, Marty lived a life of courage, curiosity, and a relentless drive to push beyond the...
Gerald J Van Buren
May 20, 2026
Gerald J. Van Buren, 79, of Bremen, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio, on May 20, 2026. He was born to Vincent and Anna (Niggemeyer) Van Buren at their house in Bremen. In 1969, he married Judith H. Highley, and they would be married for 57 years until his death. Gerald and Judie were the proud parents of Brooke Conrad...
Michael E Braglin
May 19, 2026
Michael E. "Mike" Braglin, 57, of Bremen, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born April 16, 1969 in Lancaster, Ohio to Andrew Jay and Janet (Hartshorn) Braglin.
Mike is survived by his brother, Steven Braglin; sister, Linda (Roger) Yingling; nieces and nephews; Jackie, Katie, Krista and Sebastian Braglin and Tabitha Anderson; great nieces, Adriana, Lily, and Rayne; great nephews, Jackson, Jayce,...
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