Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Lowanna M (Bolen) Persinger

Lowanna M (Bolen) Persinger

Oct 31, 2024

Lowanna M. (Bolen) Persinger, 70, of Baltimore, Ohio died Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born November 17,1953 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Carl Lloyd “Red” and Freda Catherine (Bevard) Bolen. Lowanna was a member of New Beginnings Apostolic Church, Baltimore, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and quilting as a hobby. Lowanna is survived by her husband, Alan Persinger,...

Leonard R. Miller

Leonard R. Miller

Oct 29, 2024

Leonard R. Miller, 78, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Pickering House. He was born July 22, 1946 in Lancaster, the son of John Raymond and Ruth Catherine (Hoffman) Miller. Leonard was a 1964 graduate of Berne Union High School. In 1966, he was drafted into the US Marine Corp and served 2 years during the Vietnam...

Connie Jean Seifert

Connie Jean Seifert

Oct 27, 2024

Connie Jean (DeMent) Seifert, 68, of Bremen died peacefully at home, Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born August 25, 1956 in Winchester, Indiana the daughter of Fredric Hilden and Betty Jane (McDavid) DeMent. Connie was the co-owner of Seifert Construction and was a member of the United Church of God, Columbus. She was an avid gardener, gifted artist and...

Marlena Rose (Strosnider) Rasor

Marlena Rose (Strosnider) Rasor

Oct 26, 2024

Marlena Rose (Strosnider) Rasor, 72, of Bremen, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Glenn W. and Marcella B. (Bugh) Strosnider. Marlena was a 1971 graduate of Lancaster High School and retired from Anchor Hocking in 2011 after 40 yrs of service. She was always on...

Russell Keith Rowe

Russell Keith Rowe

Oct 18, 2024

Russell Keith Rowe, 84, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Bremen, OH, passed away after a short illness on Friday, October 18, 2024, at The Glen in Cincinnati, OH. Keith was born on March 30, 1940 in Mole Hill, WV. He was a graduate of Pennsboro High School (1958), attended Potomic State, and was a graduate of West Virginia University (1963)....

Mary Lois Howdyshell

Mary Lois Howdyshell

Oct 5, 2024

Our loving mother, Mary Lois (Haines) Howdyshell, entered the gates of heaven at the age of 95 on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Lancaster, Ohio. Mom was born on January 6, 1929 in Pickaway County, Ohio. When she was 17 years old she married our father, Alvin Winfield Howdyshell. Married for 74 years, Mom and Dad raised 6 children, Lois,...

Watson Hemlock Schirmer

Watson Hemlock Schirmer

Sep 18, 2024

Watson Hemlock Schirmer, age 4, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born July 9, 2020 in Lancaster, Ohio. Watson was the best son we could ever be blessed to have. He is adventurous and curious about all things. Always happy and smiling no matter the situation. He loved to cuddle and watch movies and loved trying to sing...

Susan "Susie" Freeland Shetrone

Susan "Susie" Freeland Shetrone

Sep 16, 2024

Susan “Susie” Freeland Shetrone, 76, of Junction City, Ohio died Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born June 8, 1948 in Lancaster, OH the daughter of Phil and and Jean (Kagay) Freeland of Bremen, OH. Susie graduated from Fairfield Union High School, Class of 1966 and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Estero,...

Janice Sue Elick

Janice Sue Elick

Sep 15, 2024

Janice Sue Elick, 82, of Bremen, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her son’s residence near Bremen. She was born December 4, 1941 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Wilma (Griener) Gooch. Janice loved sewing, quilting, doing laundry with her ringer washer and ironing. Janice is survived by her children, Lisa (Jim) Dunn, Dean (Kelly) Elick, Randy (Theresa)...

John Karl Schmelzer

John Karl Schmelzer

Sep 10, 2024

John Karl Schmelzer, 92, of Bremen died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Main Street Terrace. He was born on August 21, 1932, in Bremen, Ohio. He graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School, Class of 1950. He is a US Army Veteran. He attended Ohio University and Veterans Administration Agricultural Training Program. John was a lifelong farmer, Maintenance Director of the...

Jason Edward Hammer

Jason Edward Hammer

Sep 4, 2024

Jason Edward Hammer, 44, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, at home. Jason was born September 9, 1979. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Tiffany Hammer; daughters, Madalyn Jo (Logan Boring), Morgan Jean & McKenzie JoLynn. Also, survived by Grandmother, Betty Clark, Special Aunt & Uncle, Douglas & Mary Lou McConnell, Brother-in-law &...

Trina S Boyer

Trina S Boyer

Sep 4, 2024

Trina S. (Thorne) Boyer, 54, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born February 5, 1970 in Zanesville, Ohio to Willam Edward Hines and Jean (Saum) Williams. Trina was employed at Fairfield Medical Center for 28 years as a secretary and was well respected by her peers. She was the rock of her family and loved...

Roy Andrew Miller

Roy Andrew Miller

Aug 12, 2024

Roy Andrew Miller, 72, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born January 28, 1952 in Marietta, Ohio the son of the late Lester Roy and Virginia A. (Pabst) Miller. Roy was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster High School, a veteran of the US Army and a 1976 graduate of Miami University where he received his degree...

Mary Eileen Dixon

Mary Eileen Dixon

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Eileen Dixon, 79, of Springfield, left her temporary earthly home on August 12, 2024, to live forevermore in her heavenly mansion. Mary was born the daughter of Clyde and Gracie Dixon on April 11, 1945. She was the sixth child of seven; brothers, Paul Eugene Dixon, Melvin (Ruth) Dixon and sisters, Hazel Dixon, Thelma (RW) Williams, Ruth (Jack) Williams...

Lawrence Harden Sullivan

Lawrence Harden Sullivan

Aug 6, 2024

Early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024, our beloved son and brother, Lawrence Harden Sullivan entered into the arms of Christ Jesus and his loving mother Etta Ruth Sullivan who preceded him in death. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 26, 1964, Lawrence was the son of Rev. Lawrence & Etta Ruth (Watters) Sullivan of Rockbridge, Ohio. Rev. Sullivan survives him,...

John Michael Elick

John Michael Elick

Aug 3, 2024

John Michael Elick, 57, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born November 13, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio. John was a 1985 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a handyman and would gladly help anyone out when they were in need. John is survived by his parents, Larry E....

Linda Ilene Wright

Linda Ilene Wright

Jul 21, 2024

Linda Ilene Wright, born March 17, 1953, age 71, took the hand of Jesus and stepped into Heaven on July 21, 2024. Linda was a beloved Mama, Mema, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She is survived by her daughters, Jade (Mark) Kolde and Morgan (Chris) Hostettler; beloved grandchildren, Logan, Ryleigh, Grant, Laiken, Judah and Micah; brothers, Terry, Rick...

Michael Dean Pool

Michael Dean Pool

Jul 18, 2024

STREETSBORO—Michael Dean Pool died at his home July 18, 2024 in Streetsboro, Ohio. He was born June 21, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio a son of Walter A. and Evelyn Pool. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology concentrating in Management and Business. He had a long and distinguished career in...

Carol Ann (Doh) Hilyard

Carol Ann (Doh) Hilyard

Jul 17, 2024

Carol Ann (Doh) Hilyard, 88, of Bremen, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at LanFair, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Alma Doh. Carol was a graduate of Columbus South High School, Class of 1953, where she played the Clarinet in the marching band. She was married to Robert Hilyard for...

Robert "Bob" Luther Orwig Sr.

Robert "Bob" Luther Orwig Sr.

Jul 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" Luther Orwig, Sr., 87, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday July 14th, 2024 at Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born May 1st, 1937 in Zanesville son of the late Herbert and Ina Orwig. He proudly served his country while serving in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Orwig of Lancaster; sons, Robert (Tammy)...