Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Etta Marie Shelton

Etta Marie Shelton

Oct 24, 2017

Etta Marie Shelton was born October 1, 1922 in Russell, Iowa, and went home to Heaven on October 24, 2017. She is the daughter of Jacob and Anna Schumann, and was the youngest of nine children. Etta is survived by nieces, Doris Jean (Gene) Hollenbeck; Jackie (Jared) Knepper; and their children Tyler, Morgan, Ryan, Nathan, and grandson Hunter; nephews, Jeff...

Marie Annabelle Young

Marie Annabelle Young

Oct 19, 2017

Marie Annabelle Young, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born August 23, 1924 in Meigs County, Ohio the daughter of Wallace William and Lydia Emily (Colwell) Sisson. She was a founding member of the Bible Holiness Church in Bremen. Annabelle is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Bell; daughter-in-law,...

Linda G. Sturm

Linda G. Sturm

Oct 15, 2017

Linda G. Sturm, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at home on October 15, after a valiant battle with Multiple System Atrophy-C. Linda grew up in Bremen, Ohio, graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1974 and earned a Court Reporting Degree from Northern Technical School of Business in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1978. She was preceded in death by...

James T Johnston

James T Johnston

Oct 1, 2017

James T. Johnston, 75, of Bremen, was suddenly welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. Jim was born November 17, 1941 in Bremen, the son of James E. and Emma (Wolfe) Johnston. He was a lifelong resident of Bremen and a 1959 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. He was a member of...

Jack Kimberland

Jack Kimberland

Sep 28, 2017

Jack Kimberland, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born in Canonsburg, PA. He served 21 years in the Navy and retired from Mid-State Tractor. He was a fun loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved to make people laugh. He loved to play golf and Texas Hold-em and was a diehard...

Dorothy Estella Morgan

Dorothy Estella Morgan

Sep 24, 2017

Dorothy Estella Morgan, 100, entered heavens glory on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from Homestead Nursing Center, Lancaster. She was born November 9, 1916 in Bremen, Ohio, the daughter of Ivan Winfield and Dora Elizabeth (Householder) Howdyshell. She was a member of Salem Chapel United Brethren In Christ Church. She was devoted to God and her family and loved by many....

Rebeckah Faith Ferrell

Rebeckah Faith Ferrell

Sep 18, 2017

Rebeckah Faith Ferrell, 20, passed away on September 18, 2017 in Anchorage, Alaska. She is survived by her parents, David and Pamela Ferrell; her siblings, Miranda Gonzalez, Wesley, Isaiah and Caleb Ferrell. A visitation will take place Friday from 5 til 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the...

Floyd R Morrison

Floyd R Morrison

Sep 14, 2017

Floyd Randall Morrison, 67 of Bremen passed away on Thursday September 14, 2017. Randy, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Charleston WV to the late Floyd Denver and Agnes Hunt Morrison of Rock Castle. Randy attended Thornville Elementary and graduated from Sheridan High in 1968. He attended Ohio University and received his BS in...

David Neal "Shorty" Hartshorn Jr

David Neal "Shorty" Hartshorn Jr

Sep 4, 2017

David Neal “Shorty” Hartshorn Jr., 49, died peacefully, Monday, September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1968 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of David Neal and Patricia Irene (McQuaid) Hartshorn. David was a 1986 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was an iron worker for Kokosing. He is survived by his parents; his wife,...

David Leroy Reece

David Leroy Reece

Sep 2, 2017

David Leroy Reece, 70, of Mt. Perry, died Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was born November 18, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Helen (Fleak) Reece. Dave had worked as a diesel mechanic, last working for Golf Shapers Construction in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the...

Keith Alan Ruff

Keith Alan Ruff

Aug 22, 2017

Keith Alan Ruff, 57, joined his heavenly and earthly Fathers on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born April 16, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. He had worked as director of security at the John Glen International Airport. Keith was a strong man and a true fighter. Wearing many coats, he worked for Columbia Gas, was a pastor in various churches,...

Frank Louis Likovic

Frank Louis Likovic

Aug 15, 2017

Frank Louis Likovic, 79, of Bremen, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born December 3, 1937 in Barberton, Ohio the son of Frank Martin and Irene Elizabeth (Mazan) Likovic. He was a graduate of Norton High School and was retired from Diamond Power. Frank loved the outdoors and especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of...

Rose Eileen Ashbaugh

Rose Eileen Ashbaugh

Jul 27, 2017

Rose Eileen Ashbaugh, 86, of Columbus, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center. She was born July 24, 1931 in Fairfield County, Ohio the daughter of Ford and Freda (Lauderbaugh) Smith. Eileen is survived by her son, Donald Ashbaugh; daughters, Machelle (Timothy Bischoff) Ashbaugh and Cynthia (Michael) Reed; sisters, Marilyn (Ken) Spangler and Sharon Miller; brother,...

Rita C Winland

Rita C Winland

Jun 28, 2017

Rita C. Winland, long-time resident of Bremen OH, passed away on June 28, 2017 at her current residence in Lebanon TN. She was 92 years old. Rita is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert; daughter Carol Douglas; son Robert (Robyn) Winland; granddaughters Briana (Chase) Froud and Mikayla Winland; and great-grandchildren Evan and Abigail Froud, all of Lebanon TN....

Melvin Clyde Dixon

Melvin Clyde Dixon

Jun 21, 2017

Melvin Clyde Dixon, 78, died peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his home. He was born December 13, 1938 in Pike County, Ohio to Clyde and Gracie Bell Dixon. Mel was a veteran of the United States Army and served 4 years in the Air Force Reserves. He retired from Navistar in 1999. He attended Woodside Church of Christ In...

Douglas Merton Raymer

Douglas Merton Raymer

Jun 16, 2017

Douglas Merton Raymer, 91, of Thornville, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born March 12, 1926 in Vermontville, Michigan. Doug was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Area. He started Tansky’s Auto Supermart in Lancaster, where he was general manager and salesman for...

Eileen H. "Tommy" Thomas

Eileen H. "Tommy" Thomas

Jun 15, 2017

Eileen H. “Tommy” Thomas, 88, of Rushville, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 after a short illness. She was born March 9, 1929 in Fairfield County, Ohio to Rev. Ira Newton and Melza (Klingler) Burnworth. Eileen retired from Hocking Valley Hospital in 1991 with 26 years’ service. She loved working at Harvest Adventures and meeting all of the people there....

George Ellsworth Foltz

George Ellsworth Foltz

Jun 14, 2017

George Ellsworth Foltz, 89, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1927 in Basil, Ohio to Henry George and Velma Louise (Trimmer) Foltz. George was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and was active in Civil War reenactments for many years. George is survived by...

John R. Vanatta

John R. Vanatta

Jun 4, 2017

John R. VanAtta, 73, of Lancaster, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home. He was born January 24, 1944 in Shawnee, Ohio, the son of Paul M. and Betty E. (McCarty) VanAtta. He was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was retired from Diamond Power with almost 50 years service. John’s greatest joy was his family and...

Ina Mae Harmon

Ina Mae Harmon

May 3, 2017

Ina Mae Hartman Harmon, 88, a lifelong resident of Bremen, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Homestead Nursing Center. She was born October 5, 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio to William and Edna Beatrice (Daubenmire) Hartman. Ina’s joy was being a homemaker, selflessly caring for the daily needs of her family. She was a 1947 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School...