Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Kimberly Ann Golden
Dec 19, 2021
Kimberly Ann Golden, 51, of Pleasantville, Ohio died unexpectedly Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born December 15, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Stephen Leonard and Sharon Kaye (Bates) Golden. She was a 1989 graduate of Lancaster High School and earned her degree as a vet tech from Columbus State University. Kim is survived by her mother, Sharon “Shari” Golden;...
Marcia Ann "Pat" Kunkler
Dec 11, 2021
Marcia Ann “Pat” Kunkler, 89, of Bremen, died Saturday, December 11 , 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born December 22, 1931 in Logan, Ohio to Harry E. and Myrtle (Mosser) Taylor. She had worked many years at Taylor Chevrolet, Lancaster and retired from the Hocking County Board of DD. She was a member of the Lady Knights of...
Karen Johnson Anderson
Dec 7, 2021
Karen Anderson, 81, of North Chesterfield went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, James E. Johnson and Della (George) Johnson; brothers, G. Edwin Johnson, J. Lyndon Johnson and Gary R. Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, William G. Anderson; daughter, Vicky L. Fitzgerald...
Terry A. Mcghee
Dec 4, 2021
Terry A. McGhee, 71, of Lancaster, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home. He was born June 18, 1950, in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Clark M. and Carol T. (Erickson) McGhee. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Ohio University. He was a successful business owner and CEO of...
Florence Eileen West
Nov 28, 2021
Florence Eileen West, 85, of Pleasantville, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born May 23, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio to Walter Raymond and Anna Dell (Clendenin) Wiseman. Flossie had attended Rushcreek Memorial High School until her marriage to the love of her life, George West on December 24, 1953. She was a member of Pleasantville United Methodist Church. Flossie...
William Spence Stewart
Nov 16, 2021
William Spence Stewart, 73, formerly of Eatonton, Georgia died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 14, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Elvey William and Frances Jean (Spence) Stewart. Bill was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. Bill was a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed fishing,...
Jean Doan
Nov 12, 2021
Jean Doan, 85, of Bremen, finished her work and closed the day at peace shortly before the midnight hour on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Pickering House. Jean was born on September 28, 1936. She is survived by her sisters, Dotti Chappelear and Dee Helsel, children Mendie O’Reed, Allan Doan, grand children Gideon Doan, Atticus Doan, Nora Doan, and Nadia...
Robert F. Hilyard
Nov 7, 2021
Robert F. Hilyard, 91, of Bremen, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Crestview Nursing Home. He was born July 11, 1930 in Junction City, Ohio to Ray “Duke” and Alice Faye (Kelsey) Hilyard. He was a 1948 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Bob retired from Reichhold Chemicals in 1995. He was...
Patrick G. Boch
Nov 4, 2021
Patrick G. Boch, 64, of Bremen, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Altercare Somerset. He was born April 24, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to George Herbert and Patricia Ann (Piper) Boch. Patrick was a 1975 graduate of Lancaster High School and went on to receive his degree in Computer Science, working throughout his career as a computer tech. He was...
Virginia Eileen Boch
Nov 3, 2021
Virginia Eileen Boch, 93, of Bremen, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born February 9, 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio to Lawrence and Florence (Baldwin) Thimmes. She was a member of Bremen St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Virginia is survived by her husband of years 73 years, Richard H. Boch, whom she married June 1, 1948; children,...
Dale Goveneur Shaw
Oct 26, 2021
Dale Goveneur Shaw, 96, of Bremen, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1925 in Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio the son of Charles Hicks and Alease Blanche (Cooper) Shaw. Dale was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and attended Michigan State University and Franklin University. He was a veteran of the US...
Richard Wayne Wright
Oct 18, 2021
Richard Wayne Wright, 82, of Bremen, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born June 8, 1939 in Baltimore, Ohio to the late Price C. and Mildred A. (Smelts) Wright. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and had worked for Western Electric, retiring from AT&T. He was a member of the Lancaster Pistol...
Kathleen Mccabe Schmelzer
Oct 17, 2021
Kathleen McCabe Schmelzer, 63, of Seattle passed away at home on October 17, 2021. She worked at the St. James Cathedral Seattle as a Pastoral Assistant. She is survived by her husband, Jerome Schmelzer, formerly of Bremen and her son, Maurice Alexander. She is preceded in death by daughter, Victoria and son, Nathan. The Memorial Mass has been offered in...
Robert G. Morgan
Sep 15, 2021
Robert G. Morgan, 96, of Mount Vernon, OH, formerly of Lancaster, OH, passed peacefully into eternity on September 15, 2021. He was born May 5, 1925 to Marion and Ollie Morgan in Williamsport, Ohio. Bob was a 1943 graduate of Williamsport High School. He served in the US Air Force from 1944 to 1947. On March 12, 1949, he married...
Alpha Ray Sherlock
Sep 7, 2021
Alpha Ray Sherlock, 93, of Lancaster, made his flight home to Jesus on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born July 27, 1928 in Lancaster Ohio, the son of Austin Ray and Rozella Mae (Howdyshell) Sherlock. Ray was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean Conflict and had worked for One-Write Company retiring in 1990. He was...
Roger E. Fisher
Sep 1, 2021
Roger E. Fisher, 92, of Carroll, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born September 15, 1928 in Pickerington, Ohio the son of the late Benjamin Fisher and Dorothy Myers. Roger was a 1947 graduate of Carroll High School and was the owner of L & R Meats in Carroll. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving...
Barbara Louise (Ansel) Graf
Aug 15, 2021
Barbara Louise (Ansel) Graf, 87, met her Savior on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Barbara was born May 1, 1934 in Hocking County, Ohio, to Murl Owen Ansel and Louise Shaw Ansel. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Lee Graf; brothers, Thomas Ansel and Daniel Ansel; and sister-in-law, Norma Ansel. She was the Salutatorian of Rushcreek Memorial...
Edward Everett Wolfe
Jul 27, 2021
Edward Everett Wolfe, 95, of Bremen, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born March 24, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Delano Randolph and Mary Margaret (Dauterman) Wolfe. Edward was a graduate of Salt Creek High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Modiglass...
Gertrude "Trudy" Bateson
Jul 24, 2021
Gertrude “Trudy” Bateson, 88, of Logan, died Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born September 16, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Forest (Young) Fox. Trudy is survived by her children, Deborah (Butch) Lumpkin, Paul (Scott) Bateson and Sherry (Tracy) Beckman; 5 grandchildren, Arica, Brian, Derek, Alex and Connor; great-granddaughter, Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Charlie Kunkler Jr
Jul 19, 2021
Charlie Kunkler Jr., 65, of Pleasantville, died unexpectedly Monday, July 19, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Charles Raymond Sr. and Mae Ada (Coplan) Kunkler. Charlie was a veteran of the US Army serving for 18 years. He retired from Keurig/Dr. Pepper in 2019 and was a member of...