Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Margaret Jane "Peg" Stemen

Margaret Jane "Peg" Stemen

Mar 1, 2014

Margaret Jane “Peg” Stemen, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. She was born October 31, 1923 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Mary Jane Swinehart. Peg was a lifetime member of Bremen United Methodist Church. Peg was well known to be an exceptional knitter, sharing her beautiful talents...

Gladys Lucille Rowe

Gladys Lucille Rowe

Feb 16, 2014

Gladys Lucille Rowe, 94, of Hide-a-way Hills, Ohio died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1919 in Franklin County, Ohio the daughter of the late Fredrick John and Magdalena (Berger) Stambaugh. She was a graduate of Capital University and was the librarian at Hilliard Jr. High School for over 30 years. She was...

Richard F. Gray

Richard F. Gray

Feb 13, 2014

Richard F. Gray, 60, of Lancaster, died Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born October 12, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Allie and Emma (McCoy) Gray. Rick is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Larry) Litton; sister, Linda Pritchard; grandson, Willis Litton; nieces, Lorie (Patrick) Mowery, Holly (Wayne) Schwalbach; nephew, Lonnie (Sherrie) Pritchard; and great-nephews, Andy, Chance...

Janet Kay Qualls

Janet Kay Qualls

Feb 12, 2014

Janet Kay Qualls, 73, of Bremen, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She was born November 1, 1940 in New Lexington, Ohio the daughter of Dominic and Catherine (Dutiel) DePinto. She was a 1958 graduate of St. Aloysius and was a member of the Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church. She had worked for 20 years for Fairfield National...

Bettie Jewel Williams

Bettie Jewel Williams

Dec 8, 2013

Bettie Jewel Williams, 89, of Springfield, quietly and peacefully went home to be with Jesus and her family, Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was born the middle daughter of William and Betty (Damron) Crossen on November 23, 1924. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Margaret Virginia “Jennie” (Jack) Williams and her baby sister, Dolly (William) Kretzer. Bettie...

Berniece Ruth "Bunny" Baker

Berniece Ruth "Bunny" Baker

Dec 5, 2013

Berniece Ruth “Bunny” Baker, 82, of Lancaster, died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Genesis Health Care facility in New Lexington. She was born July 21, 1931 in Nicut, West Virginia the daughter of Sam and Esther (White) McCune. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Berniece is survived by her sons, Phil (Cathy) and James (Julie) Baker; brother,...

Wilma M. Clark

Wilma M. Clark

Dec 4, 2013

Wilma M. Clark, 86, of Pickerington, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Echo Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 4, 1927 in Lamar, Indiana the daughter of Albert W. and Frieda L. (Schaus) Huebschman. She was a faithful member of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. Wilma is survived by her husband, Joe R. Clark, whom she married July 25,...

Mildred Ruth Hartman

Mildred Ruth Hartman

Nov 29, 2013

Mildred Ruth Hartman, 94, of Bremen, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at Homestead Care Center. She was born October 16, 1919 in Fairfield County, Ohio the daughter of Ephriam and Mary Catherine (Seifert) Hilyard. Mildred had worked at the cheese factory in Bremen for 15 years prior to working for Anchor Hocking for 15 years, retiring in 1981. She is...

John R. Mericle

John R. Mericle

Oct 23, 2013

John R. Mericle, 87, of Bremen, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born January 20, 1926 in Bremen to the late Carl B. and Lois M. (Krout) Mericle. John was a member of the Bremen Bethel Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and more recently attended Rushcreek Presbyterian Church. John loved his community and served...

Norma Lou Cummans

Norma Lou Cummans

Aug 25, 2013

Norma Lou Cummans, 84, of Bremen, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was born September 20, 1928 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Arley and Genevieve (Wilson) Bradley. She was a 1946 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was a member of Living Word Church. She loved animals; especially, horses and dogs. Norma is...

W. Gene Sturm

W. Gene Sturm

Jul 14, 2013

W. Gene Sturm, age 89 of Bremen, peacefully passed away Sunday July 14, 2013 at Emeritus of Chestnut Hill in Columbus, Ohio. He was born April 8, 1924 in Columbus Ohio to the late Glen and Marie (McCandlish) Sturm. Gene joined the US Navy to serve in World War II where he served on the USS Genesee, AOG-8. As a...

Burl Eugene Mccafferty

Burl Eugene Mccafferty

Jul 6, 2013

Mr. Burl Eugene McCafferty, 99 years old, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 1:40 am in Lila Doyle Nursing Home, Seneca, SC. He was born on November 29, 1913 to the late Hugh and Murley McCafferty in Rushville, Ohio. He is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Garrison McCafferty; as well as brothers,...

David Clark Wentz

David Clark Wentz

Jul 6, 2013

David Clark Wentz, 72, of Bremen, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born June 30, 1941 in Fairfield County, the son of Clark and Eva (McCormick) Wentz. He formerly worked at Anchor Hocking and Brewers Excavating and was retired from the Village of Bremen Street Department. David is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane...

Ronnie Lee "Pete" Winegardner

Ronnie Lee "Pete" Winegardner

Jun 27, 2013

Ronnie “Pete” Winegardner, 61, of Junction City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27,2013. He was born August 22, 1951 the son of Stanley Verle and Myrtle Juanita (McCray) Winegardner. Pete was a veteran of the United States Navy and was self-employed as a carpenter. He was a member of Salem Chapel United Brethren Church. He...

Clara Ellen Mathias

Clara Ellen Mathias

Jun 15, 2013

Clara Ellen (Hahn) Mathias, 82, of Rushville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born February 14, 1931 in Rockbridge, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Rose (Gieger) Hahn. She retired from Fairfield Union Local School District where she served as the Food Service Director at the High School and was...

Carl B. Stemen

Carl B. Stemen

Jun 12, 2013

Carl B. Stemen, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born September 23, 1922 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Frank and Flossie (Moyer) Stemen. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force serving in World War II where he piloted his B-17 Bomber through...

Robert N. Middaugh

Robert N. Middaugh

May 29, 2013

Robert N. Middaugh, 79, of Crossenville, passed away, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born January 7, 1934 in Bremen, Ohio the son of the late Russell and Ada (Wolfe) Middaugh. Bob graduated from Junction City High School in 1952 and joined the Navy and proudly served on the USS Intrepid. He retired from...

Emma W. Gray

Emma W. Gray

May 19, 2013

Emma Willem Gray, 90, of Lancaster, died Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was born August 3, 1922 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Floyd and Lora (Hardin) McCoy. Emma retired from Irving Drew Shoe Factory and then managed Duds-n-Suds Laundromat. She is survived by her children, Linda Pritchard and Richard “Rick” Gray; grandchildren, Lorie (Patrick) Mowery, Lonnie (Sherrie) Pritchard, Holly...

Donald D. Hockman

Donald D. Hockman

Apr 19, 2013

Donald D. Hockman, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Bremen, passed away at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida after an extended illness. Don was born December 29, 1925 near Bremen, Ohio. He was the son of George and Goldie Hockman. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet, daughter Donna (Steve) Mull of Jacksonville, Florida, beloved granddaughters Jennifer...

Shane Kenneth Mehic

Shane Kenneth Mehic

Apr 17, 2013

Shane Kenneth Mehic, 25, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 as a result of a car accident. He was born September 4, 1987 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the son of Mark Smith and Sandra Louise Mehic. Shane was a veteran of the United States Army serving two tours in Iraq. He is survived by his parents; his grandmother, Clara Mehic;...