Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

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...

James Theodore "Ted" Morrow

James Theodore "Ted" Morrow

May 3, 2017

James Theodore “Ted” Morrow, aged 67 years, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, May 3, 2017. A memorial service that will celebrate his life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1965 Lutheran Church Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 on Saturday, May 13th at 1:30 PM with a dinner to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent...

Michael A. Friel

Michael A. Friel

Apr 24, 2017

Michael A. Friel, 88, of Bremen, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1928 to Celestine and Mary Friel. Mike was a 1946 graduate of New Lexington High School. He had worked 28 years at Ludiwici Tile Plant, New Lex, then for a time at Diamond Power before ending his working career...

John W Seifert

John W Seifert

Apr 9, 2017

John W. Seifert, 62, of Bremen, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of David Wesley and Dorothy (Moyer) Seifert. John was the owner of Seifert Construction established in 1979. He was a member of the United Church of God, Westerville. John is survived by his mother,...

Jon B. Turner

Jon B. Turner

Apr 6, 2017

Jon B. Turner, 66, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1950 in Lancaster the son of Raymond B. and Emily W. (Proffitt) Turner. Jon was a 1968 graduate of Fairfield Union High School, attended Miami University and completed his bachelor’s degree at Otterbein University in 1972. Jon had worked...

A Phillip Ardrey

A Phillip Ardrey

Mar 20, 2017

A Phillip Ardrey, 74, of Thornville, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1942 in Brownsville, Ohio the son of Stanley Raymond and Antoinette C. (Reiber) Ardrey. He was a member of Rushcreek Presbyterian Church. He was a 50 year member and past master of the Rushville Masonic Lodge 211 and a past...

David G Engle Sr

David G Engle Sr

Mar 11, 2017

David G. Engle Sr., 80, of Bremen, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late George Edison and Margaret (Brownsted) Engle. David was retired from Raltson Purina and Sears and had served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Living Word...

Margaret Ruth Cornell

Margaret Ruth Cornell

Mar 1, 2017

Margaret Ruth Cornell, 98, of Lancaster, died peacefully Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Cindy’s Adult Care Home. She was born January 13, 1919 in Junction City, Ohio the daughter of John and Josephine (Sheumaker) Brandt. She was a graduate of Junction City High School and a former member of Bremen Jerusalem Church. She had worked for the Huntington Grain Association...

Rosemary Caudy

Rosemary Caudy

Feb 28, 2017

Rosemary Caudy, 70, of Norwood, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born September 6, 1946 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry Russell and Beulah (Mack) Senig. Rosemary was a 1964 graduate of Liberty Union High School and had worked for Head Start – Hamilton County. She was a member of Towne Worship...

Carol Sue Woosley

Carol Sue Woosley

Feb 23, 2017

Carol Sue Woosley, 62, of Baltimore, died Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born July 1, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. Carol was passionate about her family and enjoyed putting together the family reunion year in and year out. Her motto was to live, laugh and love. She is survived by her children, Chad (Melissa Corns) and Travis (Erica McCune) Woosley,...

Gail Edwin "Woody" Wood

Gail Edwin "Woody" Wood

Feb 3, 2017

Gail Edwin “Woody” Wood, 95, of Pleasantville, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born November 15, 1921 in Pleasantville, Ohio the son of George Edward and Gaie Lucille (Buchanan) Wood. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign during WWII. He was the produce manager for IGA grocery for...