Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Michelle "Missy" Renee Stiltner
Sep 16, 2020
Michelle Renee (VanHoose) Stiltner, 55, of South Charleston, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born on June 28,1965 to Thelma (Dixon) Williams of Springfield and the late Larry VanHoose. Missy considered everyone she met her friend. She made everyone feel comfortable and important. She loved butterflies, home-made ice cream, gardening, and working puzzles....
Jo Ann Clouse
Sep 13, 2020
On Sunday, September 13,2020, Jo Ann Clouse, loving wife of Timothy Clouse, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center amongst her friends, loved ones and FMC family. The family thanks everyone at FMC for the loving care they provided Jo Ann. Jo Ann was born in August 5, 1953 on Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Nata Shaefer. Jo Ann will be...
Shelby Mccafferty Snapp
Sep 1, 2020
Shelby McCafferty Snapp, 82 of Pleasantville died Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born March 18, 1938 to Nolen and Henrietta (Shoemaker) McCafferty. Shelby was a 1956 graduate of Lancaster High School and received her bachelors degree in elementary education from Ohio University. She attended Maywood Mission and in being homebound over the last year, the thing she missed the...
Larry Blaine Parks
Aug 18, 2020
Larry Blaine Parks, 63, of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was born November 27, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Howard and Ruth Parks. Larry was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1974 -1977. He was the Sales Manager for Columbus Mobility Specialists, assisting disabled veterans, which he found to be very...
Nancy J. Dennison
Aug 17, 2020
Nancy J. Dennison, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020, peacefully at home. She was born October 25, 1946 in Peebles, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Lucille (Hunt) Vorhees. Nancy’s faith was central in her life. Seeking God’s wisdom and guidance each and every day over the years. She had many health...
Georgia Lee Sonnichsen
Aug 16, 2020
Georgia Lee Sonnichsen, 84, of Reynoldsburg, entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Canal Winchester Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 11, 1936 in Bremen, Ohio, the daughter of Lee and Sarah Ruth (Turner) McCandlish. Georgia was a 1954 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a 1958 graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She was a...
Harold L. Hockman
Aug 14, 2020
Harold L. Hockman died Friday, August 14, 2020 at Buckeye Care & Rehab where he was able to spend the last 36 hours together with his wife Marilyn. Harold graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School, Class of 1950. He entered the US Navy on January 1, 1951 and served in the Korean Conflict until December 6, 1954. He married Marilyn...
Glenda Nell Kus
Aug 7, 2020
Glenda Nell Kus, 79, of Lancaster, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at home. She was born September 11, 1940 in Greenville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Bethel) Winsett. She was an office manager for various dental practice throughout her career and had lived in Scottsdale, Arizona for 35 years prior to moving to Lancaster. Glenda is...
Fern Judith Grimm
Aug 1, 2020
Fern Judith Grimm, 83, of Lancaster, departed this life on Saturday, August 1, 2020 to be with her Lord whom she loved dearly. She was born May 12, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Samuel Raymond and Helen (Schwalbaugh) Miller. Fern received received her bachelor degree from Ohio University and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She taught...
Douglas A. South
Jul 25, 2020
Douglas A. South, 58, of Lancaster, died Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born July 17, 1962 in Lancaster, Ohio. Doug graduated from Fairfield Union High School and attended Bible Holiness Church in Bremen. He is survived by his father, John J. (Tenina) South; children, Shay South, Douglas and John Rager; step-children, Jaron Young and Jenee Lemaster; brothers, Mike, David,...
Rhonda Lynn Wiseman
Jul 24, 2020
Rhonda Lynn Wiseman, 50, died Friday, July 24, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born December 12, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. Rhonda was a graduate of Beechcroft High School and had worked at Slagle Kiser Dental Ceramics as a dental lab tech. She is survived by her husband, Craig Scott Wiseman whom she married August 19, 2000; mother, Wanda...
Henry Bud Woltz
Jun 15, 2020
Henry “Bud” Woltz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born to the late Henry and Mary Woltz on October 21,1930. He attended the Lancaster High School. Bud saw himself as a person of great expectations and strived to be and do many things to achieve his goals. He worked...
Opal Rienschield
Jun 8, 2020
Opal Rienschield, 92, Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born January 27, 1928 in Hocking County, the daughter of Frank and Garnet (Thress) Dicken. Opal is survived by daughter, Darlene (Dennis) Miller, Cincinnati, OH; sisters, Mary Brunney, Verna Clay; brother, Richard Dicken; 8 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
William Edward Hines
Jun 8, 2020
William Edward Hines, 73, of Lancaster, died Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born August 22, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Charles V. and Faye W. (Ailes) Hines. He had worked at Lancaster Glass for 40 years. William is survived by his children, Christy Kinser, Lisa Jones, Trina (Donald) Boyer, Theresa (Jon) Brown, Billie Hines and William Hines...
Malachi Samuel Kistler
Jun 7, 2020
Malachi Samuel Kistler, 23, a dearly loved son, brother, grandson and friend died Monday, June 7, 2020 in Lancaster. He was born January 7, 1997 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was currently working at Kroger on Memorial Drive. Malachi is survived by his parents; Shad S. (Mia) Kistler and Terri K. Johnston; paternal grandparents, Neil Kistler and Connie Porter; maternal grandparents,...
Sherry M Bell
May 19, 2020
Sherry M. Bell, 70, of Bremen, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1949 the daughter of Dwight and Geneva (Holt) Cox. She was a 1969 graduate of New Lexington High School. Sherry is survived by her husband of 46 years, Charles L. Bell, whom she married June 30, 1973; sons, Jerome (Lenita)...
Connie Lee Litzinger
Apr 29, 2020
Connie Lee Litzinger, 60, of Baltimore, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born February 27, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio. Connie was a 1978 graduate of Lancaster High School and was currently the general manager at the Baltimore IGA. Connie loved people. She thought of her family as friends, and her friends as members of her...
Billy Joe Lecrone
Apr 25, 2020
Billy Joe Lecrone, 64, of Bremen, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born November 7, 1955 in Logan, Ohio. Billy was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School in 1974. That same year he began his career with the Cyril Scott Company where he worked for over 40 years. He attended the Bremen United Methodist...
Vesta Joan White
Apr 20, 2020
Vesta Joan White, 81, of Bremen, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Altercare Thornville. She was born January 27, 1939 to the late Joseph David and Helen (Haught) Smith in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was a graduate of New Matamoras High School and was retired from the Friendly Bremen Bank, Bremen Branch. She was a member of the Eastern Star...
Dave Curnell
Apr 18, 2020
Dave Curnell, 68, of Lancaster, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born October 20, 1951 in Columbus the son of Elza and Violet (Sain) Curnell. Dave had worked for many years at East Side Nursery, Groveport and was a member of the Pickerington Moose Lodge 2321. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Bolen) Curnell;...