Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
B June Hoffman
Jan 30, 2017
B. June Pullen Hoffman, 70, of Lancaster, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home. She was born October 1, 1946 in Kanahwa, West Virginia the daughter of Walter Raymond and Edna June (Atkins) Pullen II. June worked for H & R Block for over thirty years as a tax professional. She was passionate about horseback riding and was a...
Candy "Yum" Romine
Jan 30, 2017
Candy “Yum” Romine, 55, of Junction City, died unexpectedly Monday, January 30, 2017. She was born April 4, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Candy is survived by her mother, Carol (Thuron) Daugherty; children, Brandy (Joe) Pacino and Tyler Borah; granddaughter, Brooklynn Roshon; sisters, Susan (Tom) Roshon, Penny (Chris) Arnold and Summer (Rick) Corey; brother, Darrell (Karen) Romine Jr.; and numerous nieces...
Carston Ford Adams
Jan 29, 2017
Carston Ford Adams, 4 months and 26 days old, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Children’s Hospital. He was born September 3, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Justin Kelby and Ashley Kaye (Dutiel) Adams. Carston is survived by his parents; his big sister, Trinity Taylor Adams; paternal grandparents, Mike (Andrea) Adams; maternal grandparents, Tom...
Robert E Edgar
Jan 11, 2017
Robert E. Edgar, 73, of Bremen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born June 14, 1943 in Logan, Ohio the son of Melvin and Edna (Dowler) Edgar. He graduate from Logan High School and then joined the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had worked as a carpenter after leaving the Army...
James Thomas Allender
Dec 29, 2016
James Thomas Allender, 77, of Springfield, died peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1939, in Medway, Ohio the son of Roy and Alma (Arnett) Allender. Jim spent his entire career as a heating and cooling guy. He installed units for Brockman Furnace Company until he retired in 1998. He loved building and...
Donald E. Hill Sr.
Dec 18, 2016
Donald E. Hill Sr., 78, of McArthur, died peacefully Sunday, December 18, 2016 surrounded by his family at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born September 15, 1938 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Ralph Olen and Goldie Marie (Miller) Hill. He was a 1957 graduate of Rushville Union High School and worked for Anchor Hocking Plant #2 until its’...
Lester Carl Hensley
Dec 18, 2016
Lester Carl Hensley, 61, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1955 in Chesapeake, Virginia the son of Carl Lloyd and Mary Frances (England) Hensley. Lester had a degree in Computer Science from Ohio University and received multiple certifications as an employee of RICOH. He had attended Living Water Church....
Thomas Brown West
Dec 17, 2016
Thomas Brown West, 81, of Rushville, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1935 near Winchester, Ohio the son of the late Elmer Ernest and Nellie (Maude) Brown. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Sardinia High School, received his BS in...
Shelby Estell Davis
Dec 12, 2016
Shelby Estell Davis, 24, of Baltimore, died unexpectedly Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born October 30, 1992 in Lancaster, Ohio. Shelby was a 2011 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. Shelby is survived by her husband, Bruce “Cruiser” Davis; children, Millie, Emerson and Brantley Davis; father, Bobby John Good; mother, Angela Rana (Marty) Moore-Smith; paternal grandparents, Belinda (John) Good;...
Meredith Stanley Vance
Dec 6, 2016
Meredith Stanley Vance, 95, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born June 22, 1921 in Vinton County, Ohio. Meredith was married to Florence Isabella Vance for 74 years. He was a wonderful husband and provider. He was a longtime member of the Bremen Holiness Church. Meredith spent...
Betty Lou Sherlock
Dec 3, 2016
Betty Lou Sherlock, 81, of Lancaster, made her flight home to Jesus on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was born August 25, 1935 in Lancaster the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Beatrice (Mathias) Highley. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Bremen Rushcreek Memorial High School and after raising her children worked for Wyman Cleaners. She was member of...
George Milton Rowe
Nov 25, 2016
George Milton Rowe, 98, of Hide Away Hills, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born October 1, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio the son of George W. and Mildred (Bachman) Rowe. The world just lost a good man but he was blessed to go and be with Mom; and that’s what he wanted. He was married...
Lois Christine Borah
Nov 23, 2016
Lois Christine Borah, 88, of Bremen, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in her home. She was born March 21, 1928 in Basil, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Blanche (Woodruff) Ballinger. She was a 1946 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was retired from Anchor Hocking, Bremen where she was a glass cutter. Lois is survived by...
Ralph Robert Foltz
Nov 17, 2016
Ralph Robert Foltz, 88, of Bremen, passed away at home, surrounded by his family and caregivers on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born April 14, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of R.M. and Ora Mae (Davis) Foltz. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Doug) Leith; sons, Bob (Andries Beirling) and David (Mary) Foltz; grandchildren, Adam (Adrianne) Leith,...
Debrah Sue Hickman
Nov 11, 2016
Debrah Sue Hickman, 48, of Lancaster passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was born January 31, 1968 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Arthur Morrison and Patricia L. Ledgett. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Glenn Hickman, whom she married April 30, 1993; mother, Patricia Ledgett; son, Ricardo (Jessica) Martinez; daughters, Maria and Miranda...
Betty Ann Dotson
Nov 8, 2016
Betty Ann Dotson, 81, of Logan, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born January 20, 1935 in West Virginia the daughter of Dosha McClanahan. She worked as head waitress at Clarmont Steakhouse in Columbus for 40 years. She made the best cheesecakes and carrot cakes. Betty is survived by her son, Jeffrey Gene Dotson; daughter-in-law, Regina Dotson; granddaughters, Sarah...
John F. Fortner
Nov 8, 2016
John F. Fortner, 70, of Thornville, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born October 9, 1946 in Circleville, Ohio the son of John Withee and Shirley R. (Stevens) Fortner. He was a 1964 graduate of Laurelville High School, a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired as a Main Frame Adminstrator. John was...
Jean Blosser
Oct 31, 2016
Jean Blosser, 92, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at LanFair. She was born December 12, 1923 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Ferne (Seifert) King. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church, Lancaster. In her younger years, Jean worked at the Bremen Post Office and then later worked in the hardware department of...
Robert Eugene Pontious
Oct 15, 2016
Robert Eugene Pontious, 92, of Fairfield County died unexpectedly, Saturday, October 15, 2016 on his farm. He was born August 21, 1924 in Williamsport, Ohio the son of Samuel and Christine (Briner) Pontious. He was a 1942 graduate of Williamsport High School and had worked for the Central Ohio Breeding Association (COBA) for 41 years, retiring in 1990. Bob was...
Norma J. Waits
Oct 14, 2016
Norma J. (Seymour) Waits, 81 years young, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Ohio on June 7, 1935 to Pearl and Ethel (Brown) Seymour. She was a graduate of Carroll High School and was retired from Mirror Insulation. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She was a devoted...