Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

John Warren Conrad

John Warren Conrad

Aug 1, 2019

John Warren Conrad was born of John J and Dessie (Gragg) Conrad on May 11, 1930 in Rackett, West Virginia. He was the fifth of seven children. John passed away peacefully August 1, 2019. John is a graduate of Glenville State College and earned his Masters degree at Ohio University. He was the first in his family to receive a...

Carol J Angle

Carol J Angle

Jul 25, 2019

Carol J. (Payne) Angle, 76, of Bremen, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning July 25, 2019 at her home. Carol is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles Angle; son, Charles Angle Jr of Conway, SC; daughter, Tina (Dana) Jackson of Bremen; 2 granddaughters; 7 great –grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She was...

Virgil M. George

Virgil M. George

Jul 23, 2019

Virgil M. George, 84, died of lung cancer and passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was born January 26, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio to Harry and Luella George. Virgil was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a successful machinist and co-owner of a machine shop for many years and retired in 1997....

Lois Anne Boch

Lois Anne Boch

Jul 12, 2019

Lois Anne Boch, 90, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born September 17, 1928 in Rushville, Ohio to the late Charles and Leila (Sain) Wagner. Lois was a 1946 graduate of Rushville High School and was a member of the Bremen United Methodist Church. Lois is survived by her children, Wayne (Cenell) Boch and Lina...

Barbara Lou Allen

Barbara Lou Allen

Jul 9, 2019

Barbara Lou Allen, 77, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born May 19, 1942 in Jackson County, Ohio the daughter of the late Amos and Bonnie (Wilson) Cantor. Barbara was a member of the Bremen Holiness Church Barbara is survived by 3 children, Joyce Allen, Mary (Joe) Perry and Charles (Kris) Allen; 2 brothers; 4...

Gene Raymond Qualls

Gene Raymond Qualls

Jul 5, 2019

Gene Raymond Qualls, 81, died Friday, July 5, 2019. Gene was born October 1, 1937 in Milton, W.V. to the late Paul and Nevada (Cummings) Qualls. He moved to Bremen, Ohio in 1942 and resided in the same house until his death. Graduating from Rushcreek Memorial High School in 1955, he went directly into the Air Force until he was...

Wilma L. Glaze Ruff

Wilma L. Glaze Ruff

Jun 14, 2019

Wilma L. Glaze Ruff, 95, of Lancaster, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at the home of her close friends, Ron and Esther Ramey. She was born October 23, 1923 in Amanda, Ohio the daughter of Rolland and Iva (Stump) Glaze. She was retired as a cook with the Fairfield Union School District and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church....

Glenna L. Bell

Glenna L. Bell

Jun 10, 2019

Glenna L. Bell, 95, of Bremen, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born February 17, 1924 in Perry County, Ohio the daughter of Porter Sr. and Risma (Poling) Huston. She was a member of Bremen Holiness Church. She is survived by children, Ronnie (Phyllis) Bell, Allen (Peggy) Bell, Charles (Sherry) Bell, Gloria (John) Brown, Terry...

Paul Thomas Adams

Paul Thomas Adams

Jun 4, 2019

Paul Thomas Adams, 57, of Rushville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born October 16, 1961 in Huntington, West Virginia. Paul was a very hard worker, He worked at G&M Home Improvement / Accents by Design for 25 years. One of the best days of his life...

Dave Beaty

Dave Beaty

Jun 4, 2019

Dave Beaty, 75, of Carroll, passed away June 4, 2019 after a long illness. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Vickie; sister, Judy Landis; nieces and nephews; his canine family, Bubba, Mocha, Java and Benjamin; and his family of 4-footer kitties. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Velda; brother, Bill; sisters, Nancy...

L. Diane O'Harra

L. Diane O'Harra

May 21, 2019

L. Diane Tarter O’Harra, 69, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Murrel “Mike” and Dorothy (Kellenbarger) Tarter. Diane was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High School and was a member of New Life Church. Diane is survived by her husband, Mike O’Harra, whom...

Betty Eileen Hockman

Betty Eileen Hockman

May 7, 2019

Betty Eileen Hockman, 89, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born May 18, 1929 in Lancaster the daughter of Willis and Helen (Gartner) Johnston. She was a 1947 graduate of Berne Union High School and served many years as owner and administrator of Johnston’s Nursing Home, Lancaster. She is survived by her husband...

Patsy L. Haines

Patsy L. Haines

Apr 30, 2019

Patsy L. Haines, 85 of Ashville, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born March 29, 1934 in Pickaway County to the late Fred W. Glick and Ruth F. (Cordray) Pontius. She was a 1952 graduate of Walnut Township School and was a member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church. Patsy retired as a bookkeeper for Old Republic Title, after 11...

Belinda Jo Good

Belinda Jo Good

Apr 25, 2019

Belinda Jo Good, born May 1, 1954 to the late Jay and Carrie Castle, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, John Good, whom she married July 3, 1970; children, Bobby Good and Destiny (Brian) Armstrong; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bev Starkey, Sandy Moyer, Kim (Mike) Good, Tammy (Rodney) Nash; brother,...

Suanne Boring Young

Suanne Boring Young

Apr 24, 2019

Suanne Boring Young, 74, of Junction City, Ohio passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on April 24, 2019. She was born to John “Jack” and Dorothy (Beach) Boring October 2, 1944. Suanne was a 1963 graduate of New Lexington High School and a lifelong member of New Lebanon Lutheran Church in Junction City. She worked many years at Bryant (Hamilton...

Leo Richard Flowers

Leo Richard Flowers

Apr 21, 2019

Leo Richard Flowers, 93 years of Lancaster, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Leo died peacefully at his favorite spot in the valley, and long time home. Leo was born March 23, 1926 to Arthur and Bessie (Kinser) Flowers of Fairfield County. Leo spent much of his younger years hunting, trapping and working with...

Haley Nicole Rankin

Haley Nicole Rankin

Apr 17, 2019

Haley Nicole Rankin, 20, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born February 28, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio. Haley was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 2017. Haley is survived by her son, Bentley Guy Rankin; parents, James and Jennifer (Woltz) Rankin Jr; grandparents, Tom (Christy) Woltz, Carol Woltz and Alice Saltsmans; and uncles, Brad (Teri) and...

Gertrude Ann Vanatta

Gertrude Ann Vanatta

Apr 13, 2019

Gertrude Ann VanAtta, 84, formerly of Bremen, passed peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2019. She was born April 28, 1934 in New Lexington, Ohio to Joseph Ignatius and Helen Regina (Sherlock) Reichley. She was a 1952 graduate of Thornville High School. Ann was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen; recently became a member of St. Francis DeSales, Newark...

Mary Ann Syfert Harmon

Mary Ann Syfert Harmon

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Ann (Syfert) Harmon, 68, of Bremen, passed peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to William Duane and Eleanor L. (Bowersock) Syfert. Mary attended Rushcreek Memorial High School. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding bikes, roller skating, riding horses, dancing and playing games. Mary worked at the...

Clarence James Galleher

Clarence James Galleher

Mar 28, 2019

Clarence James “Tex” Galleher, 82, of Bremen, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 surrounded by his family at home. He was born April 10, 1936 in Marion, Ohio to LeRoy Lincoln and Rebecca Louise (Winn) Galleher. Clarence “Clem” was a 1954 graduate of Toronto High School and 1962 graduate of The Ohio State University. He was a veteran of the United...