Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
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...
Brian K. Ashbaugh Sr.
Apr 1, 2021
Brian K. Ashbaugh Sr., 50, of Lancaster, died April 1, 2021 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. Brian was born May 4, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Merle and Gerry Ashbaugh. Brian was a 1989 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had been working at Glass Floss in Lancaster. Brian was a member of the Salem Chapel...
Judith Katherine Marie Marcum
Mar 28, 2021
Judith Katherine Marie Marcum, 57, of Junction City, Ohio died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born July 6, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. Judy was a graduate of Westland High School, Columbus and Bliss College where she received her associates degree in accounting. She was currently the Practice Manager for her daughter’s business, Positive Wellness. Judy is survived...
Jenna Marie Knox
Mar 21, 2021
Jenna Marie Knox, 37, of Pleasantville died unexpectedly Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. She was born March 7, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio. Jenna was a graduate of Lancaster High School and had recently worked for Mike Springer and Pacer’s Restaurant in Pleasantville. Jenna is survived by her mother, Ginger Nichols; her father, Jeffrey (Carisa) Knox; sister, Markie (John)...
Nancy La Verne Hartman
Mar 16, 2021
Nancy La Verne Hartman, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Herbert and Esther Mae (Hayden) Soles. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and had worked as head bookkeeper at the Farmer Citizens Bank, Rushville and...
Francis P Bope
Mar 12, 2021
Francis P. Bope, 95, of Rushville, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born June 2, 1925 in Rushville, Ohio the son of Robert and Emma (Miller) Bope. Francis was a graduate of Rushville High School and farmed his entire career in the Rushville area. - He was a member of the Rushcreek Presbyterian Church and...
Doris Wavlene Byers
Feb 25, 2021
Doris Wavlene Byers, 80, of Lancaster, died suddenly Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born August 19, 1940 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Paul H. and Faye (Campbell) Fisher. Doris was a 1958 graduate of Lancaster High School and had worked Frear Insurance. Doris is survived by 2 sons, Tim Byers and Christopher (Elaine) Byers; 4 grandchildren, Blake, Angie,...
David Frederick Ruff
Feb 18, 2021
David Frederick Ruff, age 78, of Rushville, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:40 AM. David was born September 20, 1942 at home on the family farm in Rushville, Ohio the son of the late Lloyd Charles and Kathryn Evelyn (Boring) Ruff. David was a 1960 graduate of Rushville Union High School. A true,...
Lloyd Douglas Grimm Jr.
Feb 10, 2021
Lloyd Douglas Grimm Jr., 98, of Lancaster, departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 to be with his Lord whom he loved dearly. He was born January 5, 1923 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Lloyd Douglas Sr. and Edna Melissa (Lienard) Grimm. Lloyd was a 1941 graduate of Lancaster High School and received his degree from Olivet Nazarene...
Clarence E. "Red" Miller
Feb 7, 2021
Clarence E. “Red” Miller Jr., died Sunday, February 7, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born April 22, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Clarence Milller Sr. and Carrie F. Wade. Red was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and spent his career as a farmer and truck driver. He enjoyed his horses,...
Donna D. Delong
Feb 2, 2021
Donna D. Delong, age 78 of Bremen, passed away peacefully after battling dementia for 3 years on February 2nd, 2021 at Altercare Newark North. She loved spending time with her family and having them visit. She will be greatly missed. Donna is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Delong, and her parents, Loren and Carol Darbyshire. She is...
Lois Ellen Ely
Feb 1, 2021
Lois Ellen Ely, 82, of Circleville, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Brown Memorial Home, Circleville. She was born June 20, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Edgar A. and Lucille M. (Dennis) Ward. Lois had worked at Purina Mills as a secretary. She had attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen when her and Robert lived outside of Bremen....
Judith Ann West
Jan 27, 2021
Judith Ann West, 86, of Rushville, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1934 in Shadyside, Ohio the daughter of the late Cecil William and Dorthy June (Hoffman) Lemmon. She was a graduate of Shadyside High School, received her nursing degree from Ruth Brandt School of Nursing. She had worked for Dr. Robert...