Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
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...
Nicholas Scott Grandominico
Jul 7, 2021
Nicholas Scott Grandominico, 34, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home. He was born January 3, 1987 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Scott E. Grandominico and Tracey L. Courtright. Nick was a 2006 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was a supervisor at Danimal Installation. Nick is survived by his father, Scott (Debbie) Grandominico; mother, Tracey (Dean)...
Jamey L. O'Rourke
Jul 7, 2021
Jamey L. O'Rourke, Lancaster passed into eternal life on July 7th 2021 at Riverside Hospital Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 6th 1959 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Thomas J. O'Rourke and Hazel (Earley) O'Rourke. Jamey is survived by his daughter, Ashlie O'Rourke of Lancaster; sons, Samuel (Sammy) O'Rourke and Joseph (Jojo) O'Rourke of Lancaster; step-son Jimmy (Carrie) Long...
Fred Charles Hyme
Jul 4, 2021
The City of Lancaster lost one of the original Outdoorsman/Entrepreneurs. Frederick “Fred” Charles Hyme, 69, of Lancaster, died peacefully Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born December 1, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Wilford F. and Ellen A. (Kilbarger) Hyme. Fred was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster High...
Alvin Winfield Howdyshell
Jun 21, 2021
Alvin Winfield Howdyshell, age 96, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2021. Alvin was born on July 25, 1924 to Ivan and Dora (Householder) Howdyshell. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served in WWII. After leaving the Navy, he married the love of his life, Mary Lois...
Janet Esther Hutchison
Jun 19, 2021
Janet Esther (Howarth) Hutchison was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 22, 1929 to Frances Esther (Wells) Howarth and Dr. Ralph Percival Howarth, the third of four children. She died on June 19, 2021 at Altercare in Thornville, Ohio. Janet studied Animal Husbandry at The Ohio State University. She married Joseph E. Hutchison on August 19, 1950. They raised four...
Marcella Jean Fisher
Jun 7, 2021
Marcella Jean Good Fisher, 94, went home to her Heavenly Father, dying peacefully the evening of June 7, surrounded by children and grandchildren. Marcella was born August 25, 1926 to Ellis and Kathryn (Stemen) Good, the oldest of five girls. In 1948, she married Freeman Dale Fisher, who died in 1980. Together they owned a farm and raised six children:...
Deanna Gail Krey
Jun 3, 2021
Deanna Gail Krey, 40, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born August 25, 1980 in Detroit, Michigan. Deanna was a 1998 graduate of Lancaster High School and was an outstanding cosmetologist having worked in a variety of salons. She was the official hairdresser for all of her friends and family. Deanna is survived by her maternal grandfather, Gerald...
Nancy K. Curnell
Jun 2, 2021
Nancy K. Curnell, 65, of Baltimore, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born May 3, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Carl Lloyd and Freda Catherine (Bevard) Bolen. She is survived by children, David Curnell, Mike Curnell, Crystal Pittman, Cristin Elliott and Dustin Shook; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lowanna (Alan) Persinger, Suzanne Shook, Penny (Terry) Starkey, Michael...
Leo August Schmelzer
May 31, 2021
Leo August Schmelzer, 86, passed into eternal life May 31, 2021. He was born October 4, 1934 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Leo Sr. and Loretta (Wisenberger) Schmelzer. He was a member of the Little Flock Charismatic Prayer Group, where he served faithfully for many years. He was a lifelong farmer in the Bremen area. Leo is survived by...
Norma Jean Jones
May 23, 2021
Norma Jean Jones was born August 7, 1928 to Victor and Carrie (Dent) Hubbard. She graduated in 1946 from Rushcreek Memorial High School. On September 1, 1948, she married Rothel “Tweet” Jones. Norma passed away on May 23, 2021 at the age of 92. Norma is survived by sons, Ronald (Carol) and Thomas (Kathe) Jones; grandsons, Thomas C. (Kimberly), Andrew...
Ake Erryn Shick
May 16, 2021
Heaven has gained another beautiful soul – Drake Erryn Shick, age 24 of Bremen, entered eternal peace and happiness Sunday, May 16, 2021, just one day before her 25th birthday. Drake was born May 17, 1996, in Lancaster to Annette Winegardner and Chris Shick. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was kind, generous, and would...
Florence Rafter Gibson
May 8, 2021
Florence Rafter Gibson (Flo) died peacefully in her sleep May 8, 2021. She had recently celebrated her 92nd birthday on April 27. She is survived by her children Frank (Sharon) Gibson, Shirley McClelland, Nancy Auger, Kathy (Don) Maloney, Brian Gibson. Grand children Addy (Danny) Madorsky, Ian (Amanda) McClelland, Hannah (Kurt) McClelland, DJ Auger, Katelyn Maloney, Dillan Maloney, Frankie Gibson and...
Lowell Tom Tipton
Apr 21, 2021
Lowell “Tom” Tipton, 87, of Rushville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born March 28, 1934 in Royalton, Ohio the son of Kenneth and Freda (Anders) Tipton. Tom was a 1953 graduate of Rushville Union High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Diamond Power after 30 years. He loved fishing, gardening...
Robert J Ellis
Apr 18, 2021
Robert J. Ellis Jr., of Lancaster, 70, died Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born February 28, 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana the son of Robert J. Sr and Phyllis J. (Earick) Ellis. Robert was a 1969 graduate of White Pigeon High School and had worked for Owens-Illinois Plastic. Robert is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Ellis of Sturgis, Michigan, Jason...


