Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Patrick Aloysius Kessler

Patrick Aloysius Kessler

Nov 25, 2018

Patrick Aloysius Kessler, 86, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1932 to the late Oscar Francis and Elizabeth Agnes (Funk) Kessler. Patrick was a graduate of Logan High School and was a co-owner of Kessler Brother’s Lumber in Enterprise for many years. He had previous attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bremen....

James Raymond Matz

James Raymond Matz

Oct 17, 2018

James Raymond Matz, 80, of Lancaster, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born April 25, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Raymond Matz and Maxine Nixon. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Lancaster High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked at Ralston...

Steven William Daugherty

Steven William Daugherty

Oct 17, 2018

Steven William Daugherty, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born April 23, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late William and Marie (Green) Daugherty. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. He had worked at Cyril Scott for many years prior to taking his new...

Frank Fatio Gibson Iii

Frank Fatio Gibson Iii

Oct 6, 2018

Frank Fatio Gibson III, 94, passed peacefully on October 6, 2018 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, OH. He was born on June 29, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey to Frank Fatio Jr. and Matilda (Shomas) Gibson. While a student at Amherst College he enlisted in the US Army in 1942. He saw active service in Central Europe in WWII. He...

Terry D Leach

Terry D Leach

Sep 25, 2018

Terry D. Leach, age 65 of Junction City, OH, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, September 25, 2018 at Fairfield Medial Center. He was born August 18, 1953 to the late Norman and Betty (Baker) Leach. He is survived by two sons, Ronnie (Susie) Leach of Junction City, Ohio and Ryan (Valerie) Leach of Carroll, Ohio; three grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann Hanna

Patricia Ann Hanna

Sep 23, 2018

Patricia Ann Lecrone Hanna, 77, of Bremen, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at LanFair. She was born July 25, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Willard and Elizabeth (Eck) Lecrone. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Bremen Rushcreek Memorial High School and retired from the Bremen Bank in 1998. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...

Frederick Morrow Love

Frederick Morrow Love

Sep 22, 2018

Frederick Morrow Love, 90, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born June 7, 1928 on the family farm to the late Earl Ethan and Florence Luella (Morrow) Love. Fred was a 1946 graduate of Rushville Union High School and served in the US Army. He retired from Rockwell International after...

Judy Lee Boysel

Judy Lee Boysel

Sep 14, 2018

Judy Lee Boysel, 78, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, following a brief illness. Born to the late Harry E. and Harriet F. (Baker) Byerman on June 22,1940, she was a graduate of Springfield High School and Clark Technical College. Judy is survived by a brother, Jack (Carol) Byerman; a sister, Joyce (David)...

Ronald Lee Huston

Ronald Lee Huston

Sep 8, 2018

Ronald Lee Huston, age 68, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH. He was born on January 12, 1950 to Porter and Wilma (Jewell) Huston. He graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1968 where he met the love of his life, Lois Ann Howdyshell, in first...

Deborah Joy Bibler

Deborah Joy Bibler

Aug 30, 2018

Deborah Joy (Davis) Bibler of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 30,2018. Debbie was born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 1, 1951. She is survived by her son, Robert W. Bethel, her father Billy N. Davis, her sisters Janice L. Davis, Barbara J. Harper, her brothers Nicholas E. Davis, Daniel J. Davis, and Andrew P....

William "Billy" Rodgers Jr.

William "Billy" Rodgers Jr.

Aug 22, 2018

William “Billy” Rodgers Jr, 67, of Rushville, died August 22, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1953,the son of William and Jessie Lou (Comstock) Rodgers Sr. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Johnson) Rodgers whom he married April 21, 1989; brother Joey and Kizz Rodgers; 2 step daughters, Stephanie Vanhorn and Samantha McKeska; 6 grandchildren...

James Nathan Scruggs

James Nathan Scruggs

Aug 10, 2018

James Nathan Scruggs, 72, of Bremen, Ohio went to his heavenly home on Friday, August 10, 2018. His life was surrounded daily by the activities and love of his kids, grandkids and great-grandchildren. He was born on July 21, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late William and Catherine Scruggs. James graduated from Ohio University with his Bachelor’s and...

Vernard Ervin "Pappy" Leach

Vernard Ervin "Pappy" Leach

Aug 5, 2018

Vernard Ervin “Pappy” Leach, 87, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Pickering House. He was born September 4, 1930 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the son of Pearl Eugene and Urtha (Cox) Leach. Vernard was a truck driver his entire career and drove for Superior Fibers for over 20 years retiring in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Elsiean Cromley Larue

Elsiean Cromley Larue

Aug 2, 2018

Elsiean Cromley LaRue, 89, died Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born July 2, 1929 the daughter of the late Thaddeus Edward and Franceil (Bell) Cromley. Elsiean was a graduate of Walnut Twp. High School and Capital University. She taught for many years and retired from the Fairfield Union School District. She was a member of the Bremen United Methodist...

Karen Sue Fleure

Karen Sue Fleure

Jul 18, 2018

Karen Sue Fleure, 73, of Rushville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her home. She was born July 25, 1944 in Huntington, West Virginia. Karen had attended Avlon United Brethren In Christ Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John William Fleure, whom she married February 8, 1964; children, Jana (Brian) Lehman, Lisa Fleure and John Michael...

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders

Jul 16, 2018

Cindy Ann Armstrong Anders, 58, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born March 29, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a 1978 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Anchor Hocking. Cindy was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren In Christ Church. Cindy is survived by her parents, Richard L. and Ruth...

Loren E. Lonberger

Loren E. Lonberger

Jul 15, 2018

Loren E. Lonberger, 85, born April 10, 1933 in Glouster, Ohio, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Carroll, Ohio. Survived by Marjory, his loving wife of 65 years; children, Susan (Scott) Douglas, Ashville, OH and Carol (Mark) Burns, Canal Winchester, OH; grandchildren, Kevin (Mackinzie) Douglas, Andrew (Julie) Burns and Alyssa Burns; great-granddaughter, Caroline Grace. Preceded in death by parents, Willard...

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger

Jun 7, 2018

Harriett Ann Kellenbarger, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Echo Manor Care Center. She was born February 11, 1927 in Carrollton, Ohio the daughter of Harry Clemmett and Maude Alice (Teeter) Clark. She was a 1944 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. Harriett was a member of Madison Christian Church and a...

Daryll Scott Spangler

Daryll Scott Spangler

Jun 5, 2018

Daryll Scott “Scotty” Spangler, 55, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born May 17, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a veteran of United States Army and a member of AMVETS Post 1985. He was a member of Cornerstone New Testament Church and Christ Revelation Church. Scotty is survived by his mother, Jacqie (Wilson) Spangler; children, Jasmine (John)...

Stephanie Jo Mccafferty

Stephanie Jo Mccafferty

May 23, 2018

Stephanie Jo McCafferty, 29, of New Lexington, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born November 4, 1988 in Zanesville, Ohio. Stephanie was a 2007 graduate of New Lexington High School and was a member of Living Word Church, Junction City. Stephanine is survived by her children, Olivia Dugan and Eli McCafferty; father, Jack E. McCafferty;...