Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

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...

Bobby Lewis Preece

Bobby Lewis Preece

Jan 27, 2015

Bobby L. Preece Sr., 64, of Junction City, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in his home. He was born November 2, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Boone and Betty (Moore) Preece. Bob had served in the US Coast Guard for 4 years. He was retired from Diamond Power and had also worked Salem Manufacturing and the Grote...

Beverly D. Collins

Beverly D. Collins

Jan 25, 2015

Beverly D. Collins, 57, of Columbus, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 in her home. She was born November 27, 1957 in Columbus to Ralph and Helen (Clark) Miller. Beverly had worked for Franklin County Developmental Disabilities as a teacher’s assistant for 7 years and was a member of the VFW Bexley Post. She loved camping and fishing and spending that...

Gregory Alan Boch

Gregory Alan Boch

Jan 16, 2015

Gregory Alan Boch, 33, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born September 13, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 2000 and had worked for US Express as a truck driver. Greg had a variety of hobbies that brought him enjoyment – gold prospecting,...

Donna J Perry

Donna J Perry

Jan 8, 2015

Donna J. Perry, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, January 8, 2015. She was born May 30, 1942 in Ravenswood, West Virginia the daughter of Wiley H. and Mary Virginia (Balser) Sheppard. Donna was a member of the Bremen United Methodist Church. She was an avid golfer, but most of all she was a wonderful,...

Clarence Eugene "Red" Miller

Clarence Eugene "Red" Miller

Jan 6, 2015

Clarence Eugene “Red” Miller Sr., 89, of Bremen, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in his home. He was born February 22, 1925 in Perry County, Ohio the son of Edward and Mary (Keister) Miller-Schmelzer. Red was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He lived in the Bremen area since he was 9 years old....

Wayne I Bell

Wayne I Bell

Nov 17, 2014

Wayne I. Bell, 91. of Bremen, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born June 8, 1923 in Perry County, Ohio the son of Herbert E. and Florence (Deavers) Bell. He was a member of Bremen Holiness Church and was retired from Cyril Scott after 28 years of service. He is survived by his wife of...

Linda K. Pritchard

Linda K. Pritchard

Nov 6, 2014

Linda K. Pritchard, 63, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Born on October 4, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Allie and Emma Gray. Linda had many professions in her 63 years; but at the end of the day, she was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother and...

Lora A Love

Lora A Love

Nov 3, 2014

Lora A. Love, 69, of Lancaster, beloved mom, sister, grammy and aunt passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 3, 2014. She is survived by 5 sons, Robert Bobby Burge, Barton Wingard, Dale (Michelle) Burge, Michael Burge and Todd and Nikki Burge; 2 daughters, Melissa Wingard and Heather Morris; brother, John (Beverly) Johnson; 2 sisters, Susan Lee (Anthony)...

Barbara Lee Teeter

Barbara Lee Teeter

Aug 31, 2014

Barbara Lee Carney Teeter, 89, of New Lexington, Ohio entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Heartland Fairfield Care Center, Pleasantville. Barbara was born February 20, 1925 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Lewis F. and Helen (Kinsel) Carney. Barb was a cadet in the Nurse Corp and a graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing,...

Patricia Ann Boch

Patricia Ann Boch

Aug 4, 2014

Patricia Ann Boch, 82 of Bremen, died Monday, August 4, 2014. She was born March 3, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Ralph and Addie (Williams) Piper. Patricia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen. Her first career was being a wife and mother but over the years, with her family in mind) she worked as a...

Mary K. Hillyard Keck

Mary K. Hillyard Keck

Jul 23, 2014

Mary K. Hillyard Keck, 89, of Bremen, passed to her heavenly home, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1924 in Logan, Ohio the daughter of Robert Henry Adcock and Grace (Van Curen) Adcock Blum. She was a 1942 graduate of Logan High School and retired from Anchor Hocking. Mary K. was an active...

Carolyn Rowles

Carolyn Rowles

Jul 9, 2014

Carolyn Rowles, 83, of Bremen, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Homestead Center, Lancaster. She was born December 27, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Waldo and Garnet (Guy) McDonald. Carolyn was a member and Elder of the Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church, a member of the Bremen Area Historical Society and a volunteer for Meals On Wheels. She is survived...

Keith W Strohmeyer

Keith W Strohmeyer

Jul 7, 2014

Keith W. Strohmeyer passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Keith was born December 24, 1959 to David and Esther Strohmeyer of Rushville, Ohio. Keith graduated from Fairfield Union High School with the class of 1979. He attended Columbus Community College with a degree in mechanics. He served 2 years in the US Army,...

Lloyd "Bake" Baker

Lloyd "Bake" Baker

Jun 14, 2014

Lloyd “Bake” Baker, 69, of Bremen, passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Grayson, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Rushville Senior Citizens, Rushville United Methodist Church and the American Legion, Bremen. Lloyd drove truck for 38 years for...

C. Lovina Throckmorton

C. Lovina Throckmorton

Jun 5, 2014

C. Lovina Throckmorton, (age 75) of Junction City, died on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1938. Lovina was a school bus driver for New Lexington City Schools for 27 years. During her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, working at Jim's Auction House in Lancaster, and traveling....