Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Jonathan Christopher Leach

Jonathan Christopher Leach

Jul 25, 2015

Jonathan Christopher Leach, 31, of Junction City, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born May 11, 1984 in Longview, Washington the son of Rick and Teresa ( Schunter) Leach. Chris attended New Lexington High School. He enjoyed operating anything with a motor and was very skilled at running heavy equipment. He moved to Oregon for...

Frances C. Labrasca

Frances C. Labrasca

Jul 23, 2015

Frances C. Labrasca, 93, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. She was born April 28, 1922 in California, Pennsylvania the daughter of Calogero and Caroline (Pecararo) Aglio. She is survived by her son, Russell Andrew (Judy) Labrasca Jr., Houston, TX; granddaughter, Meredith Ann Labrasca; and several nieces, nephews living throughout the U.S.. She was preceded...

Kenneth Jay Vanasdlen Jr.

Kenneth Jay Vanasdlen Jr.

Jul 11, 2015

Kenneth Jay “KJ” Vanasdlen Jr., 20, formerly of Junction City, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home in Toledo. He was born April 10, 1995 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Kenneth and Vickie Vanasdlen. He had attended New Lexington City Schools and was an outstanding wrestler for the Panthers. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Billy...

Charles Howard Wolfe

Charles Howard Wolfe

Jul 1, 2015

Charles Howard Wolfe, 92, of Bremen, died Wednesday July 1, 2015 at home. He was born in Perry County, Ohio on July 1, 1923 the son of the late Charles W. and Fay O. (Spohn) Wolfe. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and then served his country at the close of World War II in the...

Helen Louise Vanatta

Helen Louise Vanatta

Jun 23, 2015

Helen Louise VanAtta, 74, of Bremen, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Homestead, Lancaster. She was born July 21, 1940 in Shawnee, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul M. and Betty E. (McCarty) VanAtta. She was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was retired from Anchor Hocking with 38 years service. She enjoyed sewing and spending time...

Richard E. Boyer

Richard E. Boyer

May 29, 2015

Richard E. “Rich” Boyer, 60, of Rushville, died Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born October 1, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Richard L. and Bertha (Hardwick) Boyer. He lived in Bremen through his school years and was a 1973 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. He married his wife, Connie M. (Lambert) Boyer in 1975, whom he...

Merle Myers

Merle Myers

May 13, 2015

Merle (Best-Byers) Myers, 80, of Thornville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born March 27, 1935 in Haw River, North Carolina the daughter of Alger Jenkins and Mabel (Gore) Best. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Marvin Henry Myers, whom she married September 24, 1983; 2 sons, Roger “Pete” (Cheryl)...

Betty Jean Foltz

Betty Jean Foltz

May 5, 2015

Betty Jean Foltz, 85, of Bremen, passed away at home, surrounded by her family and caregivers on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. She was born April 8, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Nettie (Wastier) McAuley. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ralph R. Foltz; daughter, Debbie (Doug) Leith; sons, Bob (Andries Beirling) and David...

Mildred Cleo Fahrer

Mildred Cleo Fahrer

Apr 23, 2015

Mildred Cleo Winegardner Fahrer, 90 of Rushville, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 5, 1924 in Junction City, Ohio the daughter of the late Guy and Alverta F. (Henry) Winegardner. Mildred was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School and was retired from the US Postal service with 18...

Wahneta Mae Rutherford

Wahneta Mae Rutherford

Apr 23, 2015

Wahneta Mae Rutherford, 92, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Carriage Court, Lancaster. She was born January 8, 1923 in Morgan County, Ohio the daughter of the late Dean Love and Mary Edith (Phillips) Pedicord. She was a graduate of Amesville High School and was retired from Fairfield Union Local Schools working as a cook at Bremen...

Ruth Elizabeth Goldsberry

Ruth Elizabeth Goldsberry

Apr 6, 2015

Ruth Elizabeth Goldsberry, of Hide-A-Way Hills, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born August 28, 1912 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late Evert and Delia Crawford. She was the widow of the late Frank A. Goldsberry. Ruth was a homemaker, an avid vegetable and flower gardener and needlecrafter, which she shared...

Janeann Snider

Janeann Snider

Apr 2, 2015

Janeann Snider, 76, of Bremen, died Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was born June 7, 1938 in West Rushville, Ohio the daughter of Fred and Anna Mae (Wade) Downour. She was a member of Living Word Church, Junction City, Ohio. Janeann is survived by her husband, Roger Snider; sons, Paul (Kathy) Coffill Jr. and Jeff Coffill; daughters, Debbie Coffill, Penny...

George L. Schmelzer

George L. Schmelzer

Mar 23, 2015

George L. Schmelzer, 90, lifelong resident of Bremen, Ohio died Monday, March 23, 2015 in Lancaster. He was born June 1, 1924 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Lawrence George and Emma (Leibig) Schmelzer. George was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country in WWII. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a...

Alice Irene Fisher

Alice Irene Fisher

Mar 1, 2015

Alice Irene (Paskins) Fisher, 82, a longtime resident of Crossenville, died Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born March 24, 1932 in Rosedale, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Lowia (Ruscoe) Paskins. Alice attended Rushcreek Memorial High School and enjoyed her love of music by playing trumpet in the marching band. Alice is survived by her sons, Douglas,...

Wilma Jean Frasure

Wilma Jean Frasure

Feb 24, 2015

Wilma Jean Frasure, 84, of Bremen, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born May 23, 1930 in Princess, Kentucky the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace Virginia (Walker) Hilton. She was raised primarily by her grandparents, Everett and Eliza Walker and spoke fondly of them always. Wilma was a member of the Bremen Senior...

Shane Allen Clark

Shane Allen Clark

Feb 20, 2015

Shane Allen Clark, 29, of Bremen, passed too early from this life on February 20, 2015. He was born September 10, 1985 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a 2004 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. Shane was a loving son who enjoyed life and loved to make others happy. A few of his hobbies include cooking, music, fishing and picking...

Melba Fern Sheets

Melba Fern Sheets

Feb 17, 2015

Melba Fern (Sipos) Sheets, 70, born on September 18th, 1944 in Fairport Harbor, OH to the late Frank &Lucille Sipos, departed on her journey to meet The Lord, Jesus Christ on February 17th, 2015, the hour of 12:20pm while at her home in Lancaster, OH with her caretaker & husband of 51 years, her daughter and friends close by her...

Myrtle Ilene Spangler

Myrtle Ilene Spangler

Feb 12, 2015

Myrtle Ilene Spangler, 98, of Bremen, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born October 16, 1916 in Athens County, Ohio the daughter of John and Alice Leora (Rutter) South. Myrtle was a member of the Bible Holiness Church in Bremen from its’ beginning in 1944 and was generous in giving of her tithes and talents...

Anna L. Hobson

Anna L. Hobson

Feb 9, 2015

Anna L. Hobson, 86, of Bremen, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1928 in Fairfield County, the daughter of Raymond and Celeste (Wolfe) Sowers. Anna is survived by her husband of 67 years, Paul F. Hobson, whom she married January 23, 1948; two sons, Larry (Sherry) Hobson of Old Town, Florida and...

Wm David Stretton

Wm David Stretton

Jan 27, 2015

Wm. David Stretton, 79, of Lancaster, went to his eternal life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was born September 16, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of William D. and Jane (Houck) Stretton. Dave graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953 and was a veteran of the U S Army. He was a member of the Bremen American Legion...