Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Vera Joan Morris

Vera Joan Morris

Feb 20, 2025

Vera Joan "Joann" Morris, age 88, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. Joan was born April 6, 1936, in Macksburg, OH. She was an active lifetime member of the Bremen Calvary United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family, and having big dinners and get togethers. She was greatly...

Francis C Sherlock

Francis C Sherlock

Feb 6, 2025

Francis C. Sherlock, 87 of Bremen, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2025 in his home surrounded by his wife, sons, and grandkids. Francis was born February 27, 1937 in Perry County to the late Floyd "Jack" and Lucille Sherlock. Francis attended Junction City High School and Eastland Vocational School where he obtained his...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Byrd

Robert "Bob" Eugene Byrd

Feb 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Eugene Byrd, 86, of Rushville, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born August 8, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Leonard Paul and Gladys Bernice (Scoby) Byrd. Bob was retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver. Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Mae (Arthur)...

Janet Elaine Keller

Janet Elaine Keller

Jan 31, 2025

Janet was born December 13, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Scott) Megahey. She passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Janet was employed at Interim Healthcare in Lancaster until January 22, 2025. She loved going into her client’s homes and caring for them. She previously retired from Anchor Hocking...

Tom George

Tom George

Jan 31, 2025

Tom George, 78 of Lancaster, Ohio and Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home in Sarasota. He was born September 19, 1946 in Pleasantville, Ohio to his parents, Herb and Jean George. Tom was known by many loyal customers that came to him at Tom George Ford in Bremen, Ohio. Later he established his State...

Jan M Ritchie

Jan M Ritchie

Jan 27, 2025

Jan M. Ritchie, 70, of Rushville passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2025 at The Pickering House surrounded by her family. She was born on April 9, 1954 to the late William and Nora Jane Rutherford. Jan was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School class of 1972 and The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Jan spent her career of...

Doris J. Courtright

Doris J. Courtright

Jan 25, 2025

Doris J. Courtright, age 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Pickering House. Doris was born in Richmond, KY on June 23, 1959, to the late James and Norma (Lynch) Ross. She was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, class of 1977, where she played basketball and softball. She was retired from the Bremen...

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill

Jan 24, 2025

Eugene (Gene) Leslie Hill, 78, of Amanda, formerly of West Rushville went to be with our Lord Friday, January 24, 2025. Gene was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, Class of 1965 and a loyal Falcon supporter his entire life. He was a veteran of United States Navy, serving from 1966 – 1970, where he was an aircraft mechanic...

Eleanor L. Syfert

Eleanor L. Syfert

Jan 23, 2025

Eleanor L. Syfert, 95, Lancaster Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Jan. 23, 2025. She was born September 16, 1929, with her twin brother Clyde. Eleanor was the last surviving child of the late Gertrude and Daniel Bowersock's 12 children. As a young woman she worked as a nurse at Johnson's Nursing home, Lancaster Glass and Anchor Hocking....

Leroy Emerson Vickroy

Leroy Emerson Vickroy

Jan 20, 2025

Leroy Emerson Vickroy, 85, of Logan, formerly of Bremen, died unexpectedly Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born March 3, 1939 in Perry County, Ohio the son of Charles and Ida (Holcomb) Vickroy. He was a graduate of New Straitsville High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was retired from Superior Fibers, Bremen, where he worked...

Bonnie Ruth Pontious

Bonnie Ruth Pontious

Jan 12, 2025

Bonnie Ruth Pontious, 95, of Fairfield County, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born September 18, 1929 in Logan, Ohio the daughter of Marion Francis and Stella Edith (Smith) Beery. She was a 1947 graduate of Logan High School and was the office manager at Gribble Chrysler, Plymouth, Toyota for many years. Bonnie was...

Patricia Josephine Mcgonagle Vigue

Patricia Josephine Mcgonagle Vigue

Jan 7, 2025

Patricia Josephine McGonagle Vigue, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born February 27, 1936 to John and Dora (Hedfelt) McGonagle. A lifelong resident of Junction City and member of St. Patrick Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Ronald on April 21, 2020. Survived by sons, Ron and Mike; daughter, Marie (Kevin) Hickey and beloved grandchildren, Emily...

Robert Lee Grile

Robert Lee Grile

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Lee Grile, 80, of Lancaster, died Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born May 3, 1944 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late Elmer Dale and Margaret Irene (Harman) Grile. Bob was a 1962 graduate of Berne Union High School and joined the Air Force in 1963. He had worked for the City of Lancaster. Bob is survived...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Terry

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Terry

Dec 6, 2024

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Huber Terry, 68, of Pleasantville, Ohio died Friday, December 6, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1956 in Lancaster, Ohio. Jackie was a 1975 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She retired from Fairfield County Jobs & Family Services in August 2022 after 32 years of service. Jackie is survived by her husband, Dave...

Michael Jay Baxter

Michael Jay Baxter

Nov 29, 2024

Michael Jay Baxter, 69, of Junction City, Ohio died Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born May 9, 1955 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Roland Marshall and Clara Alice (Kuhn) Baxter. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Bremco and Westerman’s in Bremen for many years. He is survived by his siblings,...

Shirley Ellen (Miller) Morgan

Shirley Ellen (Miller) Morgan

Nov 23, 2024

Shirley Ellen (Miller) Morgan, 86, of Thornville, Ohio died peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born March 4, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio to Owen and Dorothy Ellen (Wolfinger) Miller. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Pleasantville High School. She spent many years working in nursing facilities as a nurses aide, activities director or doing whatever...

Sherry Elaine (Crawford) Huber

Sherry Elaine (Crawford) Huber

Nov 21, 2024

Sherry Elaine (Crawford) Huber, 91, of Bremen, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1933 in Zanesville, Ohio to Robert Fredrick and Agnes Rose (Carney) Crawford. Sherry was a graduate of Lancaster High School and was retired from Anchor Hocking, Bremen. She was a member of Living Word Church...

Dorothy Lynn Bugh (Savage)

Dorothy Lynn Bugh (Savage)

Nov 15, 2024

Dorothy Lynn Bugh (Savage), 92, of Richland Twp, Ohio died Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born February 19, 1932 in Thorn Township, Perry County, Ohio the daughter of Roy W. and Bernice M. (Dupler) Lynn. Dorothy was a lifelong member of Drumms Lutheran Church. She raised 4 children on her own, working numerous jobs to make it all come...

Jo Anne Windsor

Jo Anne Windsor

Nov 12, 2024

Jo Anne Windsor, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center Lancaster, Ohio. JoAnne was born September 15,1946 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Don and Mary K. Hillyard. She was a 1964 graduate of Fairfield Union High School, a graduate of Ohio University with an Associate's Degree and retired from the Union Fork and Hoe Company....

Frances Lucille Clutter

Frances Lucille Clutter

Nov 11, 2024

Frances Lucille Clutter, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born July 28, 1938 in Augusta, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Maxine (Duncan) Hunter. Frances was a graduate of Lancaster High School. She retired from Giant Eagle and also worked at Elderbeerman Shoe Dept. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and crafts;...