Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)...
Michael Lee South
Jul 12, 2024
Michael Lee South, 64, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born March 20, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio. Mike was currently employed by Cyril-Scott. Mike is survived by his father, John J. (Tenina) South; life partner, Tina Burdette; brothers, Dave, Bryan, Jeff and Greg South; sisters, Tasha, Stephanie and Jennifer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...
Tommy Lee Hartman
Jul 10, 2024
Tommy L. “Tom” Hartman, 69, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Pickering House. He was born September 29, 1954 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Herb and Violet (Elick) Hartman. Tom was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Tom is survived by his son, Jason (Jenny) Hartman; daughter, Heather Hartman; grandsons, Jordan, Caleb and...
James Raymond Ryan
Jul 6, 2024
James Raymond Ryan, of Lancaster, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away July 5, 2024. He was a 1959 graduate of New Comerstown High School. Retired from his career with GE. He loved his family and enjoyed golf, bowling, shuffleboard, playing cards and watching sports. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Brenda Gall Ryan; his son, David...
Sidney T. Suttles
Jul 5, 2024
Sidney T. Suttles, Jr., 75, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at the Pickering House surrounded by his family on July 5, 2024. He was born on December 18, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio to Sidney Sr. and Agnes Suttles. He graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1967. He attended Ohio State University and then enlisted in the United States Army....
Robert & Kathy Stevens
Jul 5, 2024
Robert F. and Kathy J. (Leach) Stevens were married November 8, 1969 and for the next 52 years they built a life together of love and laughter, joys and sorrows, aches and pains and ups and downs. In their union, they had two daughters, Kelly ( Shawn) Kruse of Oakwood, OH and Stacey (Brice) Travis of Continental, OH; 2 grandchildren,...
Walter L Sheets
Jun 15, 2024
Walter L. Sheets was born October 12, 1943 and went home to meet the Lord on June 15th, 2024 with his daughters by his side & surrounded by family. He was the youngest of four children at the family home in rural Canal Winchester, Ohio. Parents were Harold William Sheets and Eudella Pearl (Ballinger). Walter’s first job was at the...
Judith Ann Wallace
Jun 10, 2024
Judith Ann Wallace, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born June 28, 1944 the daughter of Herbert Sr. and Leota (Andrews) Roush in Lancaster, Ohio. Judy is survived by her children, Tesha (Rob) Leach, Deanna Wallace and Crystal Wallace; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry, Richard (Penny), Robert and Herbert Roush;...
Jo Ellen Vigon
Jun 3, 2024
A Celebration of Life service will be held in loving memory of Jo Ellen Vigon, who transitioned to heaven on June 3rd, 2024 at the Pickering House. Please join her family in honoring Jo Ellen on Saturday October 5th at 1 pm at Living Word Church, 3860 OH-37, Junction City, OH.