Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

James Joseph Kunkler

James Joseph Kunkler

Aug 5, 2012

James Joseph Kunkler, 86, of Bremen, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late Joseph Edward and Blanche Lenore (Thimmes) Kunkler. Jim was a lifelong resident of Fairfield County. He had worked for 10 years with his brother, Pete in construction and served as superintendent...

Michael Lee Shreve

Michael Lee Shreve

Aug 2, 2012

Michael Lee Shreve, 52, of Baltimore, Ohio died Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, Illinois. He was born August 10, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia to James William and Helen (Eden) Shreve. Michael was a maintenance supervisor for Limited Brands Distribution Center. He loved the outdoors especially hunting, as well as building and fixing just about...

Alma Belle Ricket

Alma Belle Ricket

Jul 17, 2012

Alma Belle (Grove) Ricket, 85, of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in LanFair Nursing Home. She was born June 26, 1927 to Harry and Eska (Rutherford) Grove. Alma was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a life-long resident of Bremen. She married her late husband, Ralph Ricket on December 7, 1946. She was a life-long member...

Carl Joseph Foraker

Carl Joseph Foraker

Jul 15, 2012

Carl Joseph Foraker, 70, passed away July 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Noble County, Ohio on July 30, 1941 to the late Joseph Benson and Edna Belle (Sprague) Foraker. Carl retired with 36 years of service from Globe Metallurgical Inc. in Beverly, Ohio. He was an artist working with wood. Owning...

Michael "Mick" Lee Konkler

Michael "Mick" Lee Konkler

Jul 6, 2012

Michael “Mick” Lee Konkler, 66, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 6, 2012. He was born May 6, 1946 in Lancaster the son of the late Leo James and Lottie Lucille (Ballinger) Konkler. He was a heavy equipment operator for Truco Construction retiring in 2008. He was a student of Shepherds Chapel. He was a member of...

John Michael May

John Michael May

Jun 20, 2012

John M. May, 21, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at home. He was born January 24, 1991 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of John R. and Cheryl (Mason) May. John was a graduate of High School. He enjoyed listening to rap music and was in the process of recording music of his own. John was a loving,...

Janice Evelyn Schmitz

Janice Evelyn Schmitz

Jun 16, 2012

Janice Evelyn Riegler Schmitz, 94, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home Saturday, June 16, 2012. She was born May 18, 1918 in Marion, Ohio the daughter of the late Jacob and Amalia (Vetter) Riegler. She was raised in the Cleveland area and was a 1936 graduate of Lakewood High School. She has lived in the Bremen area since 1946. Janice...

Robert L. Ely

Robert L. Ely

May 26, 2012

Robert L. Ely, 77, of Logan, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville. He was born September 9, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of the late Paul R. and Julia Marguerite (Davis) Ely. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School and attended the Ohio State University where he majored in chemistry. Robert was a veteran...

William Isaac Levy

William Isaac Levy

May 14, 2012

William Isaac Levy, 78, of Somerset, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus. He was born February 13, 1934 in Logansport, Indiana the son of the late Melvin and Gretchen (Baumgardner) Levy. William was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an electronic and software engineer and his wide-ranging interest included philosophy, astronomy,...

Betty Lou South

Betty Lou South

May 9, 2012

Betty Lou South, 82, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, May 09, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1930 in South Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Minnie (Nelson) South. Betty worked for Irving Drew Shoe Company as a shoe fitter. She is survived by sons, Tommy Knisley of Somerset, James Starkey Jr.,...

Dolly Defenbaugh

Dolly Defenbaugh

Apr 21, 2012

Dolly Defenbaugh, 85, of West Rushville, Ohio died Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born November 15, 1926 in Westerville, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lida (Dye) Garrett. She was a lifelong resident of West Rushville and graduated from Rushville High School. She was active in her community of West Rushville having served as Mayor, a...

Sidney Alan George

Sidney Alan George

Apr 8, 2012

Sidney Alan George, of Pleasantville died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Star Township, Hocking County Ohio, July 4, 1941 to the late Harry George and Golden Louella (Kisor) George. Sidney attended East and South Elementary Schools, graduating from Lancaster High School on June 5, 1959. On June 10, 1959, he enlisted in the...

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer

Apr 3, 2012

Mary Ellen Schmeltzer, 75, of Bremen, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She was born May 1, 1936 in Junction City, Ohio the daughter of the late Emmett and Florence (Gordon) Clark. Mary was a member of Bremen St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert F. Schmeltzer; six children, Sheila (Mike) Cluse of Amanda, Madonna (Jerry)...

Emerson D. Walker

Emerson D. Walker

Feb 19, 2012

Emerson D. Walker, 97, born on October 18, 1914 in Fairmont, New York the son of the late Deforest B. and Mamie A. (Warren) Walker. Was promoted to heaven to be forever with the LORD of his life for 65 years and joined the love of his life for 71 years, on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 9:45 AM. He...

Raymond Dwight Heyd

Raymond Dwight Heyd

Jan 3, 2012

Raymond Dwight Heyd, 86, of Bremen, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at LanFair Center in Lancaster. He was born March 5, 1925 in Bremen, Ohio the son of the late George Raymond and Meda Blosser Heyd. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in World War II and was retired from Diamond Power with 37 years of service....

Louella Virginia Beardmore

Louella Virginia Beardmore

Dec 11, 2011

Louella Virginia Beardmore, 94, formerly of Bremen, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at LanFair Center. She was born December 1, 1917 in Lebanon, Ohio (Monroe County) the daughter of Harvey and Clara Hill. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1935. In 1938 she married her late husband of 59 years, Charles M. Beardmore. Louella retired after 25 years service...

Larry Wayne Mccafferty

Larry Wayne Mccafferty

Dec 2, 2011

Larry Wayne McCafferty, 70, of Bremen, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born February 19, 1941 in Bellaire, Ohio the son of Nolen Leroy and Henrietta (Shumaker) McCafferty. Larry retired from General Motors - Columbus in 1999 and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Junction City...

Alice Loretta Mott

Alice Loretta Mott

Nov 24, 2011

Alice Loretta Mott, 88, of Lancaster, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Crestview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. She was born September 22, 1923 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky the daughter of James M. and Willabelle (Fugitt) Franklin. Alice was the first office manager for Fairfield Family Counseling and worked closely with Dr. Harold Brown in founding the organization. She was a devoted...

Thelma E. Lacey

Thelma E. Lacey

Nov 20, 2011

Thelma E. Lacey, 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. She was born on February 13, 1925 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of Jess and Eva Stoner. She was a lifelong member of the Bremen Calvary United Methodist Church and a devoted church worker and prayer warrior....

Pamela Sue Collins

Pamela Sue Collins

Nov 9, 2011

Pamela Sue Collins, 48, of Rushville died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 9, 2011. She was born February 2, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio. Pam had worked in Lancaster at Premix for 12 years, Drew Shoes and most recently at Glasfloss Industries. She was a member of Rushville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Doug Collins, whom she married...