Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Julia Estep

Julia Estep

Jan 4, 2026

Julia Ann Estep, 57, of Junction City, Ohio, died peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born November 19, 1968 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Leroy and Judith (Shriner) Stevenson.

Julia was a 1987 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and received her bachelor's degree from Ohio University, Athens. She was currently employed with Carnaud Metal Box in Lancaster.

She...

Robert Reedy

Robert Reedy

Jan 4, 2026

Robert (Bob) C Reedy, 78, was reunited with the love of his life, Ruthie, at 6:13pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after a short battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia.

He was the youngest of five born to Donald and Florence (McCandlish) Reedy on June 27, 1947. He was a 1966 graduate of Fairfield Union.

Bob worked at Anchor Hocking, McDonnell Douglas, and...

Danielle Marie (Wolfe) Brison

Danielle Marie (Wolfe) Brison

Dec 28, 2025

Danielle Marie (Wolfe) Brison, 41, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born on May 3,1984 in Lancaster, Ohio.

Danielle was the definition of a ride or die girl. She was an amazing friend, mother, daughter and sister. Always there for a good time but also there for you through the tough times. She had finally found her "happy...

John Graham

John Graham

Dec 19, 2025

John Eugene Graham, 73, of Lancaster, died Friday, December 19, 2025 at Altercare of Canal Winchester. He was born September 3, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late James H. and Frances (Notestone) Graham.John is a 1970 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. John was a devoted and passionate dairy farmer his entire career. One of the hardest...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Ankrom

Thomas "Tom" Lee Ankrom

Dec 18, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Lee Ankrom, 86, passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished, following complications from a stroke.

Tom was born on November 29, 1939, in Bremen, Ohio. He graduated from Bremen High School (Rushcreek Memorial) in 1958 and soon after joined the U.S. Navy where he proudly served four years...

Brenda Sue Strachan

Brenda Sue Strachan

Dec 16, 2025

Brenda Sue Strachan, born on February 24, 1949, passed away December 16, 2025 surrounded by love. 

Brenda was a hard worker thoughout her life, known for her strong work ethic, determination and dedication to providing for those she loved. She took pride in everything she did and carried herself with perseverance and responsibility. She was a devoted mother and is lovingly survived by...

Wilma Mohler

Wilma Mohler

Nov 10, 2025

Wilma Ruth (Childers) Mohler, affectionately known as “The Energizer Bunny” went home to the loving embrace of her Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025 after reaching her milestone of 90 years. She was born October 3, 1935 in Crossenville, Ohio the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Ashbaugh) Childers.

Wilma was a devoted Christian and member of Salem Chapel United Brethren Church....

Jack Chapman

Jack Chapman

Nov 7, 2025

Jack Bernard Chapman, 80, of Bremen, Ohio died Friday, November 7, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born July 9, 1945 in Majestic, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Pearl (Harr) Chapman.

Jack was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. He...

Margie Robinson

Margie Robinson

Nov 5, 2025

Margie A. Robinson, 80, died peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born March 2, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio to Roger and Mabel Robinson. 

Margie was a member of the Pickerington Church of Christ. She worked at Diamond Power, Hartzler Mortgage and retired from Huntington Bank. She loved to travel with her mom and sister, Ruth to Branson, Missouri...

Karen Ardrey

Karen Ardrey

Nov 3, 2025

Karen Kay Ardrey, age 83 of Rushville joined her heavenly Father on November 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and laughter to forever live in our hearts.

She was born December 22, 1941 to the late Ernest and Loretta (Saffol) Hanna in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a 1960 graduate of Rushville Union High School. After high school,...

Suszanne E. Shook

Suszanne E. Shook

Oct 28, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Suszanne E. Shook, who departed this life on October 28, 2025. Born on March 25, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carl and Freda Bolen, Suszanne filled her years with love and dedication, particularly in her role as a home health caregiver. She touched the lives of many with her...

Bernice Detwiler

Bernice Detwiler

Oct 19, 2025

Bernice Lorraine Detwiler, beloved teacher, devoted Christian, and cherished community member, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at age 98.

Born June 22, 1927, in Monongah, West Virginia, to Grover and Mary "Mame" (Yost) Spragg, Bernice developed a lifelong love of learning and service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Fairmont State College and...

Craig Stanley

Craig Stanley

Oct 5, 2025

Craig Stanley, 87, of Rushville Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 5th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was born at home, in Carbondale, Ohio on Christmas Eve in 1937. The last of nine children born to Joseph and Blanch (Cox) Stanley. After graduating from Nelsonville High School in 1956, Craig served for 2 years in...

Charles Hayes

Charles Hayes

Sep 23, 2025

Charles Thomas Hayes, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio died peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born October 3, 1942 in Zanesville, Ohio to E. Thomas and Hazel Irene (Stoneking) Hayes.

Charlie was a veteran of the US Army serving 3 years during the Vietnam War and served in the Ohio National Guard for 3 years. He spent the majority...

Mary Householder

Mary Householder

Sep 18, 2025

Mary A. Householder, 97, of Lancaster, died peacefully September 18, 2025 at the Pickering House surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 2, 1927 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Lester and Lesta (VanAtta) Stuart.

Mary graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School and began setting her hands to work at various places over her lifetime- the Lancaster...

Lester F. Sharp Sr.

Lester F. Sharp Sr.

Sep 17, 2025

Lester Freddie Sharp Sr., 88, of Bremen, died peacefully Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He was born March 18, 1937 in Bremen, Ohio to the late Edward William and Virgie Vera (Musser) Sharp.

Lester was a 1957 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School in Bremen. He retired after 32 years of service from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a farmer...

Phillip McCafferty

Phillip McCafferty

Sep 15, 2025

Phillip Thomas McCafferty, 71, of Rushville, Ohio died unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born March 27, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Kermit Leroy and Gertrude (Thomas) McCafferty.

Phil was a 1972 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked for Loewendick & Sons. Phil loved his golf,...

Sandra Collins

Sandra Collins

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra E. "Sandy" Collins, 78, of Bremen, died Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born October 26, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. She worked for Diamond Power for several years and finished her career, retiring from Amanda Bent Bolt. Sandy was a loving Mom and Grandma. She loved her...

Carrie "Kay" Watters Spangler

Carrie "Kay" Watters Spangler

Aug 25, 2025

Carrie "Kay" Watters Spangler, 70, flew to Heaven on August 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster on August 14, 1955 to the late Oliver and Frances (Souders) Watters.

In addition to her parents, Kay is preceded in death by her siblings Ben "B.J." Watters, Mary Carson, and Larita "Rita" McClaskey.

Kay is lovingly remembered by her...

Mildred Gaskins

Mildred Gaskins

Aug 21, 2025

Mildred Pauline "Polly" Gaskins, 96, of Bremen, died peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born March 13, 1929 in Beverly, Ohio, to the late Homer E. and Grace (Reed) DeMent.

Polly was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS and made it a priority to donate to them yearly. She was hardworking - housesitting and always...