Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Rose Herges

Rose Herges

Mar 26, 2025

Rose Herges, 47, of Somerset, Ohio was called home to Jesus on March 26, 2025. Born on November 28, 1977, in Zanesville Ohio, Rose was the daughter of Duane and the late Linda Conway (Moore). Rose married her high school sweetheart, Chris Herges, on June 6th, 1997. Rose had a special spot in her heart caring for children. She enjoyed...

Robert Brian Harvey

Robert Brian Harvey

Mar 18, 2025

Robert B. Harvey, born in Burley, Washington, November 17. 1934, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Robert was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Eleanor Harvey, who were married January 1, 1912 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. He was the original bassist for the Jefferson Airplane. Harvey is...

Jo-Ann Bigham

Jo-Ann Bigham

Mar 17, 2025

Jo-Ann (Amerine) Bigham – 90 years old, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the home of her daughter & son-in-law, Bev & Bob McFarland in Bremen, Ohio with her daughters, Belinda and Bev at her side. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on November 25, 1934 to Harold W. and Fannie (Zervis) Amerine. She is a 1952 graduate...

Maynard Eugene Fisher

Maynard Eugene Fisher

Mar 17, 2025

Maynard Eugene Fisher, 93, of Rushville, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home. He was born May 31, 1931 in Rushville, Ohio the son of Stanley D. and Fern Elizabeth (Stoltz) Fisher. Maynard was a 1949 graduate of Rushville Union High School and was drafted into the US Army in 1951, serving during the Korean War. He worked for...

Nancy Faith Herron

Nancy Faith Herron

Mar 14, 2025

Nancy Faith Herron, 83, of Bremen, died peacefully Friday, March 14, 2025 at Altercare Lanfair Center. She was born October 18, 1941 in Newark, Ohio the daughter of John Wilmen and Zola Barbara (Kelch) Mason. Nancy was a graduate of Lancaster High School and had owned, over her career as a beautician, several beauty salons in Lancaster. She enjoyed crafting...

Mark Edward Brown

Mark Edward Brown

Mar 9, 2025

Mark Edward Brown, 53, passed away in his sleep unexpectedly on March 9th, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born January 5th, 1972 to the late Joe & Wanda Brown. Mark dedicated many years of his career to O’Reilly Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2007. His passion for cars extended beyond his profession, as he was an avid...

June Conrad

June Conrad

Mar 8, 2025

Ila June (Byrd) Conrad was born of Elias C and Daisy (Ash) Byrd on March 2, 1932 in Hazel Green, West Virginia. She was the third of eight children. June passed away peacefully March 8, 2025. June had worked at Lancaster Glass and Crestview Manor Nursing Home. June was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church for many years...

Ronda L Mcnichols

Ronda L Mcnichols

Mar 4, 2025

Ronda L. McNichols, 57, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 with family by her side. She was born November 19, 1967 in Lancaster, Ohio. Ronda was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She worked at Crites Nursing Home and Fairfield Industries, where she met her loving husband of 36 years, Michael. Ronda loved gardening, crocheting...

Vera Joan Morris

Vera Joan Morris

Feb 20, 2025

Vera Joan "Joann" Morris, age 88, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. Joan was born April 6, 1936, in Macksburg, OH. She was an active lifetime member of the Bremen Calvary United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family, and having big dinners and get togethers. She was greatly...

Francis C Sherlock

Francis C Sherlock

Feb 6, 2025

Francis C. Sherlock, 87 of Bremen, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2025 in his home surrounded by his wife, sons, and grandkids. Francis was born February 27, 1937 in Perry County to the late Floyd "Jack" and Lucille Sherlock. Francis attended Junction City High School and Eastland Vocational School where he obtained his...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Byrd

Robert "Bob" Eugene Byrd

Feb 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Eugene Byrd, 86, of Rushville, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born August 8, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Leonard Paul and Gladys Bernice (Scoby) Byrd. Bob was retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver. Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Mae (Arthur)...

Janet Elaine Keller

Janet Elaine Keller

Jan 31, 2025

Janet was born December 13, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Scott) Megahey. She passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Janet was employed at Interim Healthcare in Lancaster until January 22, 2025. She loved going into her client’s homes and caring for them. She previously retired from Anchor Hocking...

Tom George

Tom George

Jan 31, 2025

Tom George, 78 of Lancaster, Ohio and Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home in Sarasota. He was born September 19, 1946 in Pleasantville, Ohio to his parents, Herb and Jean George. Tom was known by many loyal customers that came to him at Tom George Ford in Bremen, Ohio. Later he established his State...

Jan M Ritchie

Jan M Ritchie

Jan 27, 2025

Jan M. Ritchie, 70, of Rushville passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2025 at The Pickering House surrounded by her family. She was born on April 9, 1954 to the late William and Nora Jane Rutherford. Jan was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School class of 1972 and The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Jan spent her career of...

Doris J. Courtright

Doris J. Courtright

Jan 25, 2025

Doris J. Courtright, age 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Pickering House. Doris was born in Richmond, KY on June 23, 1959, to the late James and Norma (Lynch) Ross. She was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, class of 1977, where she played basketball and softball. She was retired from the Bremen...

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill

Jan 24, 2025

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill, 78, of Amanda, formerly of West Rushville went to be with our Lord Friday, January 24, 2025. Gene was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, Class of 1965 and a loyal Falcon supporter his entire life. He was a veteran of United States Navy, serving from 1966 – 1970, where he was an aircraft mechanic...

Eleanor L. Syfert

Eleanor L. Syfert

Jan 23, 2025

Eleanor L. Syfert, 95, Lancaster Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Jan. 23, 2025. She was born September 16, 1929, with her twin brother Clyde. Eleanor was the last surviving child of the late Gertrude and Daniel Bowersock's 12 children. As a young woman she worked as a nurse at Johnson's Nursing home, Lancaster Glass and Anchor Hocking....

Leroy Emerson Vickroy

Leroy Emerson Vickroy

Jan 20, 2025

Leroy Emerson Vickroy, 85, of Logan, formerly of Bremen, died unexpectedly Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born March 3, 1939 in Perry County, Ohio the son of Charles and Ida (Holcomb) Vickroy. He was a graduate of New Straitsville High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was retired from Superior Fibers, Bremen, where he worked...

Bonnie Ruth Pontious

Bonnie Ruth Pontious

Jan 12, 2025

Bonnie Ruth Pontious, 95, of Fairfield County, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born September 18, 1929 in Logan, Ohio the daughter of Marion Francis and Stella Edith (Smith) Beery. She was a 1947 graduate of Logan High School and was the office manager at Gribble Chrysler, Plymouth, Toyota for many years. Bonnie was...

Patricia Josephine Mcgonagle Vigue

Patricia Josephine Mcgonagle Vigue

Jan 7, 2025

Patricia Josephine McGonagle Vigue, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born February 27, 1936 to John and Dora (Hedfelt) McGonagle. A lifelong resident of Junction City and member of St. Patrick Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Ronald on April 21, 2020. Survived by sons, Ron and Mike; daughter, Marie (Kevin) Hickey and beloved grandchildren, Emily...