Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Helen Louise (Stemen) Neel
Mar 27, 2019
Helen Louise (Stemen) Neel, 91, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born August 27, 1927 in Bremen, Ohio to Noah and Bertha Mary (Smith) Stemen. She was a 1945 graduate of Bremen-Rushcreek Memorial High School and a 1951 graduate of Capital University. Helen was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha...
Ruth Sholl Friel
Mar 18, 2019
Ruth Sholl Friel,90, of Bremen, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, Monday, March 18, 2019 at Pickering House. She was born March 19, 1928 in South Webster, Ohio to John and Golda (Howard) Williams. She worked for 20 years for Anchor Hocking, cutting artistic designs on glassware. She will be remembered by her friends of the Bremen Senior Citizens...
John William Fleure
Mar 16, 2019
John William Fleure, 80, of Rushville, died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Pickering House. He was born July 26, 1938 in Rushville, Ohio. John was a veteran of the US Army and was retired from Lancaster Electric Plating. He had attended Avlon United Brethren In Christ Church. He is survived by his children, Jana (Brian) Lehman, Lisa (Chad Thomas)...
Joyce Woltz Kirkwood
Mar 15, 2019
Our sister, Joyce Woltz Kirkwood, gave her heart and life to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and went to be with Him on Friday, March 15, 2019. Joyce was born October 7, 1938 in Bremen, Ohio. She was a graduate of Bremen Rushcreek Memorial High School, Class of 1956. It seems that anyone who met Joyce was never able...
Jenie Lee Steen
Mar 13, 2019
Jenie Lee Steen, 52, of New Conord, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born October 29, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio. Jenie had been a nurse for many years. She is survived by her parents, Roger L. Steen and Linda C. Reedy Hawkins; siblings, Jodie (Charles) Schildknect, Dallas (Linda), Leland (Ronda) Steen, and Marcy (Tim) Burkett;...
Judith A Fortner
Mar 7, 2019
Judith A. Fortner, 71, of Thornville, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born April 6, 1947 in Circleville, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Stump) Johnston. She was a 1965 graduate of Laurelville High School and received her BA from Rio Grande College and MA from Ashland University. Judy was an elementary teacher for...
Todd Allen Arledge
Mar 6, 2019
Todd Allen Arledge, 49, of New Lexington, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Columbus. He was born September 30, 1969 in Columbus the son of Alvin and Kathleen (Call) Arledge. Todd was employed by Compass Construction. Todd is survived by his wife, Diane L. (Bell) Arledge, whom he married on December 21, 1995; children, Justin (Sami) Arledge, Candace...
Betty Ann Middaugh
Feb 26, 2019
Betty Ann (Childers) Middaugh, 84, of Crossenville, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born April 21, 1934 in Crossenville to the late Clyde and Dorothy (Ashbaugh) Childers. Betty was a 1952 graduate of Junction City High School. She married Robert N. Middaugh on December 29, 1956. She was a member of Salem United...
Dannie Lee Williams
Feb 23, 2019
Dannie Lee Williams, 72, of Junction City, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1946 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Connersville, Indiana after 32 years and last worked at Perry County Transit. He is survived by his...
Jaakko Nicholas Naayers
Jan 23, 2019
Jaakko Nicholas Naayers, 21, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Shawnee State University. He was born July 6, 1997 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He was a 2014 graduate of Fairfield Christian Academy and was in his junior year at SSU where he was a History major and a member of the Men’s Tennis team. Jaakko is survived by his...
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