Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Ake Erryn Shick

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Jean Dillon

Betty Jean Dillon

Jan 26, 2021

Betty Jean Dillon, 72, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Columbus. She was born June 13, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the Charles Ottie and Mary Susan (Lemaster) Wray. She had attended Holiness Community Church, Logan. Betty is survived by her children, Twila Dillon, Kenneth Jr. (Lori) Dillon and Robert (Lisa) Dillon; grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Jacob,...

Cinda Jo Friend

Cinda Jo Friend

Jan 24, 2021

Cinda Jo Friend, 60, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of James W. and Charlene Su (Harmon) Stephenson. Cinda was a 1978 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and received her Associates Degree in accounting from Ohio University. She had worked as a...

Karl Samuel Scott

Karl Samuel Scott

Jan 20, 2021

Karl S. Scott, 87, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Columbus. He was born December 20, 1933 in Hardy, Kentucky the son of Dewey and Tina (Weddington) Scott. Karl was a commercial window cleaner working in Detroit prior to moving to Lancaster where he was the owner of Advance Cleaning for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. After...

Brian Lacey

Brian Lacey

Jan 20, 2021

Brian Lacey, 58, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home. Brian was born April 4, 1962 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late Robert W. and Thelma (Stoner) Lacey. Brian graduated from Fairfield Union High School, Class of 1980 and received a degree from DeVry University. He was a member of the Calvary...