Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Kimberly Ann Golden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...