Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Cloyd Eugene "Gene" Moyer

Cloyd Eugene "Gene" Moyer

Mar 6, 2016

Cloyd Eugene “Gene” Moyer, 86, of New Lexington, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1929 in New Lexington, Ohio the son of the late Cloyd N. and Opal (Loomis) Moyer. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW Post...

Mary Catherine Brown

Mary Catherine Brown

Feb 24, 2016

Mary Catherine (Bell) Brown, 88, went home to be with our Lord, February 24, 2016. Mary was born on January 7, 1928, near Bremen, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Bell and Irene (Sherlock) Bell, her husband of 39 yrs, Russell P. Brown; sisters, Audrey (Claude) Wolfe and Jane (Luther) Herron; 2 grandchildren, Jessica Huston (Wayne)...

Patricia A Ashbaugh

Patricia A Ashbaugh

Feb 24, 2016

Patricia A. Ashbaugh, 87, of Bremen, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born April 11, 1928 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Tony and Anna Blosser. Patricia retired from Essex in Lancaster following 30 years of service. She was a member of Living Word Church, Junction City. Patricia is survived by her daughters,...

Norman Eugene Lyons

Norman Eugene Lyons

Feb 9, 2016

Norman Eugene Lyons, 80, of Bremen, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. He was born July 21, 1935 in Somerset, Ohio the son of Harry and Vergie Mae (Starkey) Lyons. Norm was retired from Warthman Well Drilling and had served his country in the National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, LaVerne Ann...

Willetta "Billie" Joan Dennison

Willetta "Billie" Joan Dennison

Feb 1, 2016

Willetta “Billie” Joan Dennison, 69, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 1, 2016 after a long battle with cancer at Heartland Fairfield. She was born September 11, 1946 in Logan, Ohio. Billie had a huge heart who loved her family and animals. She enjoyed going to yard sales and antiques. Billie is survived by her father,...

Paul D. Chancey

Paul D. Chancey

Jan 30, 2016

Paul D. Chancey, 75, of Rushville, died peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born May 17, 1940 in Reedy, West Virginia to the late Herman and Mildred (Fluharty) Chancey. Paul is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jessie E. (Wolfe) Chancey; brothers, Carroll Allen, William Burl (Betty), Mark Gregory (Jill) and Brian Darrell (Lena...

Helen Louise Hanna-Kunkler

Helen Louise Hanna-Kunkler

Jan 14, 2016

Helen Louise Hanna-Kunkler, 77, of Bremen, entered into eternal life with her Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was born January 16, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Willard and Elizabeth (Eck) Lecrone. Helen was a 1956 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bremen and the Ladies Knights...

Marion "Jack" L Thomas

Marion "Jack" L Thomas

Jan 8, 2016

Marion “Jack” L. Thomas BREMEN: Marion “Jack” L. Thomas, 82, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his Bremen home, lovingly surrounded by family on January 8, 2016. A farmer’s son, Jack was born July 14, 1933 on Thomas Road, Bremen to the late Harry and Ethel (Moyer) Thomas. He was a 1952 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School, Bremen, exceling...

Bridget Ann Bowen

Bridget Ann Bowen

Jan 7, 2016

Bridget Ann Haines Bowen, 60 of Ashville, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 in her home. She was born May 11, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Joseph E. and Patsy Lee (Glick) Haines. Bridget was a 1973 graduate of Teays Valley High School and a member of Marcy Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her mother, Patsy Haines;...

Anna Kathryn Hickman

Anna Kathryn Hickman

Dec 17, 2015

Anna Kathryn Hickman, 82, of Bremen, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Heartland of Fairfield. She was born October 3, 1933 in Baltimore, Ohio the daughter of Wilburn and Elsie (Whittington) Tucker. Anna was a loving and diligent homemaker and she attended Bremen Jerusalem Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Steve (Patricia )Friesner, Paul “Chip” (Marcia) Friesner and Vince...

Rodney A. Rizer

Rodney A. Rizer

Dec 12, 2015

Rodney A. Rizer, 49, of Bremen, Ohio died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Ross Heart Hospital, Ohio State University. He was born July 24, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Robert “Bill” and Charlotte Ann (Lutz) Rizer. Rodney attended Fairfield Union High School and was a bus mechanic for 8 years with the Fairfield Union School District. He was...

Marcella K Barbee

Marcella K Barbee

Nov 8, 2015

Marcella K. Barbee, 65, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 9, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Marie (Newman) Plymail. She graduated from Bloom Carroll High School in 1968 and was an honors graduate of DeVry University. She was a member of...

Berniece M. Weis

Berniece M. Weis

Nov 5, 2015

Berniece M. Weis, 82, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born May 25, 1934 in Perry County, Ohio the daughter of Walter C. and Alice H. (Bell) Whitmer. She was a graduate of New Straitsville High School. Berniece is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Weis; sons, Denman (Jan), Gregory (Nicole) and...

Linda Jeanette Myers

Linda Jeanette Myers

Nov 5, 2015

Linda Jeanette Myers, 69, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Heartland-Fairfield. She was born April 4, 1946 in Rushville, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy (Leach) Downour. Linda’s greatest joy was her family – Michael “Bob” Myers Jr.; daughter, Tammy L. (Rob Daniel) Tippie; son, Michael Robert (Misty) Myers III; grandchildren, Angela, Ashley (Joey), DJ, Mariah, Landon and Madison; great-grandchildren,...

Charlene Lu Stephenson

Charlene Lu Stephenson

Oct 26, 2015

Charlene Lu Harmon Stephenson, 75, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at Lanfair Center. She was born November 16, 1939 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Barton C. and Etha M. (Teeter) Harmon. She was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church near Hide-A-Way Hills. She provided childcare from her...

Theodore Scott "Ted" Courtright

Theodore Scott "Ted" Courtright

Oct 13, 2015

Theodore Scott “Ted” Courtright, 86, passed on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. Ted was born on November 9, 1928 in Lancaster, the son of the late Winfield Scott and Esther Margaret (Winter) Courtright. He graduated from Rushville High School and was a loyal fan, supporter of all Fairfield Union sporting events. He was an active Atheltic Booster...

Marcella Marie Mericle

Marcella Marie Mericle

Sep 18, 2015

Marcella Marie Muck Mericle, 83, of Bremen, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at her home. She was born April 25, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Leland Isaac and Anna Fern (Upp) Muck. Marcie graduated from Lancaster High School in 1950 and the Ohio State School of Cosmetology in 1951. She took her natural ability, combined with learned skills...

Patricia L. "Patty" Highley

Patricia L. "Patty" Highley

Aug 23, 2015

Patricia L. “Patty” Highley, 77, of Lancaster, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born March 17, 1938 in Sugar Grove, Ohio the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Ethel Ellen Westfall. She was a member of the Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church. Patty is survived by her children, Stan (Sue) Highley Jr., Julie (Ed) Schmeltzer, Tracy...

Norma Doris Ross

Norma Doris Ross

Aug 23, 2015

Norma Doris Ross, 82, of Bremen, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1933 in Drip Rock, Kentucky the daughter of the late Marion and Nellie (Cox) Lynch. Norma owned Ross Water Well Drilling Company with her husband, James. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, yard sales and crafts. She had her own business,...

Russell D Bailey

Russell D Bailey

Aug 13, 2015

Russell D. Bailey, 50, of Baltimore, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born July 25, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Larry and Frances Darlene (Wallace) Bailey. Russell is survived by his children, Nathen (Alisha) Coleman of Lancaster, Brittany Brown of Sugar Grove and Somer (Mifflin) Manley of Bremen; his mother, Darlene of...