Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

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;...

Richard L. Moyer

Richard L. Moyer

Apr 5, 2013

Richard (Rick) Moyer, 65, of Bremen, passed away Friday, April 05, 2013. He was born February 10, 1948 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Wayne and Myrtle (Hufford) Moyer. He was a lifelong farmer and also served as a Rushcreek Township Trustee for 20 years. He later worked part-time for the U.S. Department of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and...

James H. Noll

James H. Noll

Apr 1, 2013

James H. Noll, 74, of Bremen, died in his home with his family by his side on Monday, April 1, 2013 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born June 17, 1938 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Herbert and Lou Noll. James was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Church in Bremen, an Army veteran serving 18...

Helen Josephine Dunlap

Helen Josephine Dunlap

Mar 26, 2013

Helen Josephine Dunlap, 87, of Bremen, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was born February 27, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Howard Ernest and Lula Beatrice (Richwine) Kennedy. She was a 1944 graduate of Lancaster High School and had worked at Wilkinson Printing Company. Helen was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She...

Debra M. Bope

Debra M. Bope

Mar 10, 2013

Debra M. Bope, 60, of Rushville, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of William and Mildred (Francis) Stevens. Debbie was a 1970 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and a member of Rushcreek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of nearly 38 years, James P....

Kay Frances Ferguson

Kay Frances Ferguson

Jan 13, 2013

Kay Frances Ferguson, 64, lifelong resident of the Logan area, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ohio State Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1948 in Logan, the daughter of the late Walter Adam and Rose Eileen (Clark) Kunkler. Kay is survived by her partner, Dennis Anderson; children, Bonnie Eileen Lawson and Thomas Joseph (Tammy) Ferguson; nine grandchildren; six...

Roscoe Lee "Rock" Harmon

Roscoe Lee "Rock" Harmon

Jan 5, 2013

Roscoe Lee “Rock” Harmon, 83, a life-long resident of Bremen died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born November 6, 1929 in Lancaster, Ohio to Charles Harold and Edna Gertrude (Brown) Harmon. He retired from Penn Central/Conrail Railroad with 30 years of service and had worked at Bremco Manufacturing. Rock was also an accomplished...

David William Hockman

David William Hockman

Dec 26, 2012

David William Hockman, 35, of Bremen, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Crestview Nursing Home, Lancaster. He was born June 27, 1977 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Wayne Edward and Jane (Brehm) Hockman. David was a 1995 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Eastside Church of Christ in Lancaster....

Scharlot D. "Shorty" Householder

Scharlot D. "Shorty" Householder

Dec 22, 2012

Scharlot D. “Shorty” Householder, left her home on St. Rt. 312, Logan, Ohio on her flight to be forever with her Lord, Savior and first love of her life, Jesus Christ. She was born September 23, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leslie L. and Maggie Sue (Lambert) Lanning. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ronald...

Tammy S. (Van Atta) Nusser

Tammy S. (Van Atta) Nusser

Dec 21, 2012

Tammy S.(Van Atta) Nusser, 47, of Lancaster, died peacefully Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was born January 14, 1965 in Lancaster, the daughter of Robert J. and Donna J. (Bradley) Van Atta. Tammy was raised in Bremen and attended Bremen United Methodist Church prior to becoming a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Tammy...

Brett Foster Spangler

Brett Foster Spangler

Dec 5, 2012

Brett Foster Spangler, 40, of Lancaster died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Heartland of Fairfield, Pleasantville. He was born December 9, 1971 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Terry Foster Spangler and Jacqie Wilson Spangler. Brett was a graduate of Forest Rose Training Center and had worked at Fairfield Industries. As a child Brett attended the Bremen Holiness Church where...

Dwight W. Kellenbarger

Dwight W. Kellenbarger

Nov 20, 2012

Dwight W Kellenbarger, 91, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at Sunbridge Nursing Home. He was born November 4,1921 in Bremen, Ohio to Martin W and Esther (Thomason) Kellenbarger. He built many homes in the area, and drilled many more water wells. Dwight was a member of the Bremen American Legion Post...

Doris Ann Stevens

Doris Ann Stevens

Nov 12, 2012

Doris Ann Stevens, 57, of Bremen, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at The Pickering House. She was born March 9, 1955 in North Berne, Ohio the daughter of Melvin and Delores Gordon. Doris was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School in 1974; had worked at My Little Market in Bremen for many years and was a member of Avalon...

Wilford Merle Ashbaugh

Wilford Merle Ashbaugh

Nov 4, 2012

Wilford Merle Ashbaugh, 96, of Crossenville, Ohio died Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Lancaster. He was born August 24, 1916 in Jackson Township, Perry County, Ohio the son of the late Frank Benjamin (Ruth Focht) Ashbaugh. He was a graduate of Bremen Rushcreek High School and retired from Diamond Power. He was a member of Salem United Brethren in Christ...

Mary Louise Mccandlish

Mary Louise Mccandlish

Oct 22, 2012

Mary Louise McCandlish, 79 of Bremen, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at Homestead Nursing Home. She was born January 8, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Charles McClellan and Edith Elenora (Azbell) Johnston. Mary was a graduate of Carroll High School and had been active in the American Legion Post 20 Auxillary. She is survived by her children, Raymond...

Florence Evelyn Pool

Florence Evelyn Pool

Sep 26, 2012

Evelyn Pool Florence Evelyn Pool, 81, passed on September 26, 2012 at the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio. She was born March 23, 1931 in Salt Creek Township, Hocking County, the only child of Berman and Elva (Consolver) Wynkoop. She married Walter A. Pool on July 24, 1948 who survives. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by...