Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

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...

Helen Louise (Stemen) Neel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jessie Ellen Chancey

Jessie Ellen Chancey

Jan 19, 2019

Jessie Ellen Chancey, 76, of Rushville, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at OSU Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1942 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Roy Edison and Ollie (Lovesy) Wolfe. Jessie was a 1960 graduate of Bremen Rushcreek Memorial High School and had worked at Diamond Power for almost 50 years. Jessie, with her husband Paul, established...

Janet Ann Mccafferty

Janet Ann Mccafferty

Jan 18, 2019

Janet Ann McCafferty, 71, of Lancaster, died Friday, January 18, 2019 surrounded by family at home. She was born July 22, 1947 in Chicago, Ill the daughter of the late Pearl Russell and Myrtle (Olsen) Clark. Janet was a 1965 graduate of Marysville High School and of The Ohio State University where she received her degree in Horticulture. She was...

Richard "Ric" Kemmerer Jr.

Richard "Ric" Kemmerer Jr.

Jan 12, 2019

Richard “Ric” Kemmerer, 73, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home. He was born June 18, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Richard Dwight Sr. and Dorothy Fern (Holcomb) Kemmerer. He was a 1963 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and retired in 2003 from Lucent Technologies. Ric was an avid sports fan and golfer and had worked...

Bill Gordon

Bill Gordon

Jan 1, 2019

Bill Gordon, 73, of Junction City, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the James Cancer Hospital. He was born July 2, 1945 in Medina, Ohio the son of the late Walter Wilmer and Sadie Mae (Beery) Gordon. Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the ST Owner’s Club and...