Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

John Franklin Mott

John Franklin Mott

Mar 5, 2020

John Franklin Mott, 72, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. He was born July 29, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Dana Edward and Alice Loretta (Franklin) Mott. John was a veteran of the U S Marine Corps serving as a Captain in the Vietnam War. Professionally,...

Donn M Leith

Donn M Leith

Mar 4, 2020

Donn M. Leith, 89, of Pleasantville, OH harvested his last crop & entered eternal glory on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH. Born Oct. 23, 1930 near Pleasantville, OH, he was a twin son of the late Helen & Donald Barr Leith. The twins were raised by their grandparents, Aubrey & Nettie Leith, after...

John William Rasor

John William Rasor

Mar 3, 2020

John William Rasor, 72, of Bremen, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born January 19, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio the son of John Robert and Ruby Pauline (Jordan) Rasor. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. John enjoyed music, cars and the company of his friends. John is survived by...

Cheryl Maureen George

Cheryl Maureen George

Mar 1, 2020

Cheryl Maureen George, 58, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born May 25, 1961 the daughter of Sidney Alan George and Barbara (LaBonte) Joyce. Cheryl is survived by her mother, Barbara (Jim) Joyce; sisters, Deanna (Dean) Throckmorton, Nannette (Joe Fox) George and Misti (Johnny) Sciacca; several nieces and nephews; and her loving cat, Ragzz. She was...

Ronald William "Bill" Hill

Ronald William "Bill" Hill

Feb 21, 2020

Ronald William “Bill” Hill of Bremen, passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 21st, 2020. He is survived by his mother Janet Hill; his children—Billie Jo, Nick, Krysta, Kenni (Kara), Abbey, and Liam; his 15 grandchildren plus one on the way; his brothers Bob and Tom, and his sister Bonnie. He is also survived by multiple stepchildren and step grandchildren he loved...

Tara Rae Lecrone

Tara Rae Lecrone

Feb 18, 2020

Tara Rae Lecrone, 64, of Bremen, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Pickering House. She was born June 10, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late Togarmah and Martha (Smith) Rizer. She attended the Bremen United Methodist Church and was a member of the River Valley Rods Custom Car Club and the Bremen Sr. Citizens. Tara is...

Bernadine Naomi Cupp Dupler

Bernadine Naomi Cupp Dupler

Feb 17, 2020

Bernadine “Bubbie” Cupp Dupler of Lancaster, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, left this life and joined her Creator in heaven on February 17, 2020. Bernadine was born on September 17, 1935 in Rushville, Ohio, the daughter of Denver and Ida (Fahrer) Cupp. A graduate of Rushville Union High School , class of 1953. Bernadine was a longtime member...

Kenneth Gilbert Schwalbauch

Kenneth Gilbert Schwalbauch

Feb 12, 2020

Kenneth Gilbert Schwalbauch, 82, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 18, 1937 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia the son of Orley D. and Myrle (Johnston) Schwalbauch. Ken ran his own saw mill on Pumpkinvine Road for many years. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth G. Jr. and Thomas G. Schwalbauch; 9 grandchildren;...

Carl Edward Lecrone

Carl Edward Lecrone

Feb 12, 2020

Carl Edward Lecrone passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born on December 23, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late Willard and Elizabeth (Eck) Lecrone. Carl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeannette; his son, Tracy (Amy); granddaughters, Heather and Hannah; brothers, Will (Cindy) and Gary (Sharon); sister, Lois Jean (Ed) Loraditch; sisters-in-law,...

Donald Richard Mohler

Donald Richard Mohler

Jan 30, 2020

Donald Richard Mohler, 87, of Junction City, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born September 19, 1932 in Five Points, Ohio the son of Earl and Mary (Nutter) Mohler. Don was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Rockwell International after more than...

Dianne Kay Pace

Dianne Kay Pace

Jan 10, 2020

Dianne Kay Hammer Pace, of Bremen, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Pickering House. She was born February 5, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Ivan and Thelma (Klingler) Hammer. Dianne had worked for Big Bear, Lancaster for many years. She had a passion for baking and decorating cakes for all occasions. She is survived by her son,...

Don C. Mathias

Don C. Mathias

Jan 6, 2020

Born in Rockbridge, Ohio on July 28, 1931, Don C. Mathias, son of the late Clifford “Skip” and Zetta Mathias, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020, at the age of 88, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Clara E. (Hahn) Mathias, and his brother, Ned Mathias...

Carl Theodore "Ted" Highley

Carl Theodore "Ted" Highley

Dec 14, 2019

Carl Theodore “Ted” Highley, 80, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1939 in Lancaster, the son of Carl and Miriam (Bookman) Highley. Ted was a 1958 graduate of Lancaster High School and served in the US Marine Corp. Ted enjoyed being a hairdresser for 60 years in Lancaster....

Linda Kay Edes

Linda Kay Edes

Dec 9, 2019

Linda Kay Edes, 54, of Bremen, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 9, 2019 at home. She was born March 24, 1965 in Athens County, Ohio the daughter of Norman Gene Gabriel and Roma Williams. Linda is survived by her husband, Michael R. Edes, whom she married November 14, 2001; children, Colton, Alyssa, Ashley, Kyle and Andrea; 2 grandchildren; step-mother, Sandra Gabriel;...

Tommie Allan Doan

Tommie Allan Doan

Dec 3, 2019

Tommie Allan Doan, 83, of Bremen, died peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born November 9, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio the son of Harry Lawrence and Edith Lucy (Payne) Doan. Tommie was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge, both in Lithopolis....

Rita Marcella Boch Kelley

Rita Marcella Boch Kelley

Nov 26, 2019

Rita M. (Boch) Kelley, 97, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, Ohio from natural causes. In the care of FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care for six months prior to her death, Rita died peacefully in her sleep. She gracefully leaves her adopted daughter, Jayne (Michael) Burns of Hudson, Ohio; adopted son Jeff (Michelle) Kelley,...

Virginia Angela Miller

Virginia Angela Miller

Nov 25, 2019

Virginia Angela Miller, 93, of Rushville, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. She was born December 30, 1925 in Noble County, Ohio the daughter of Herman E. and Pearl (Burkhart) Pabst. She was a graduate of Noble County High School and worked in home health care for many years. She was a member of Grace United...

Beatrice Ann Blosser

Beatrice Ann Blosser

Nov 11, 2019

Beatrice Ann “Bea Ann” (Shumaker) Blosser, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Pleasantville, Ohio went to her eternal home on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Pickering House. Beatrice was born Wednesday, January 7, 1925 at the Lancaster Hospital. She was the second of three daughters of the late Walter S. Shumaker (d. 1983) and Mary (Friesner)Shumaker (d. 1993) of Bremen,...

Grace V Phillips

Grace V Phillips

Nov 5, 2019

Grace V. Phillips, 86, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Sandy, Utah. She was born February 14, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio to the Clinton and Eleanor Floyd. She is survived by her daughter, Kaye Mansberger; son, Larry Phillips; foster son, Howard Horn; 3 grandchildren, Charles “Bill” (Donna) Reid, Tiffany Phillips and Veronica “Roni” (Shane) Johnson; 9 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren;...

Robert L. Beyer

Robert L. Beyer

Nov 2, 2019

Robert L. Beyer, 85, of Rushville, died Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born November 1, 1934 in Thornville to the late Ralph and Gladys (Daniels) Beyer. Bob was a graduate of Rushville Union High School class of 1953. He started his career working at the former Carnation Milk Company in Rushville and retired with 40 years of service from...