Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
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.
John Samuel Good
Jun 3, 2024
John Samuel Good, 76, of Lancaster, passed away June 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. John was born September 23, 1947, to the late Karl and Mary (Skeens) Good. John is survived by his son, Bobby Good; and daughter, Destiny (Brian) Armstrong; grandchildren, Kristen Good, Chase Good, Angel McCoy-Good, Kennedy Armstrong, Gage Armstrong, and Ryan Armstrong; great-grandchildren, Legend Mercurio,...
Gary Lynn Peters
Jun 2, 2024
It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the family of Gary Lynn Peters announce his passing on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 64. He was born June 14, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of John Donald and Mary Margaret (Hoffmann) Peters. Gary attended Liberty Union High School. After graduating in 1978, he dedicated 7 years...
Todd Russell Findley
May 19, 2024
Todd Russell Findley, 65, of Rushville, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born August 19, 1958, to the late Wilmer “Bud” and Dorothy Findley. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1977. Todd was retired, and a disabled veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces. He was a talented artist, and enjoyed sketching, making knives,...
Scott Randal Morris
May 16, 2024
Scott Randal Morris, 35, of Bremen, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home. He was born November 30, 1988 in Lancaster, Ohio. Scott is survived by his parents, Scott Randal Morris and Sheryl Dawn (Bob Caudy) Morris; brother, Troy (Staci Cupp) Morris; sister, Lacy (DJ McCoy) Morris; niece, Lillith McCoy; nephew, Sawyer Morris; paternal grandmother, Vera Joan Morris;...
Carl David Keller
May 15, 2024
Carl David Keller, 84, of Bremen, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Pickering House. Dave was born May 20, 1939 in Perry County, Ohio, the son of the late Carl Augustine and Mary Josephine (Strawn) Keller. Dave was a 1957 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. He retired after 44 years from Diamond Powers and was a longtime member...
Jon Craig Cleary
May 13, 2024
Jon Craig Cleary, 79, of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on the morning of May 13, 2024. After a cancer diagnosis well over a decade ago, Jon was blessed with many years filled with tennis, fishing, hunting, honeybee keeping, DartBall League, and spending time with his beloved family. Jon was an active member at St. Paul...
Michael David Henwood
May 6, 2024
Michael D. Henwood, 76, of Bremen, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 6, 2024. Mike was born on May 16, 1947, the second of four sons born to Alfred and Mary (Isabel) Henwood, in Lancaster, Ohio. Mike was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster High School and then joined the United States Air Force, serving for four years, including...
Judy Taylor
May 4, 2024
Judy Taylor, 74, of Bremen, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born August 2, 1949 in Rarden, Ohio the daughter of Gordon and Imogene Thompson. She is survived by her children, Jim, Vicky, Matthew and Roger; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Thompson, Sandy Fitzpatrick and Marty Thompson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Paul R. Hanson
Apr 28, 2024
Paul R. Hanson, 70, of Junction City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Altercare of Somerset on April 28, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born May 6, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Marion and Marcella Hanson. He retired from the Village of Junction City Water and Street Departments after 23 years of service. He took...
William "Bill" Lewis Shriner
Apr 27, 2024
William “Bill” Lewis Shriner, 87, of Junction City, Ohio died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home. He was born August 9, 1936 in New Salem, Ohio the son of Kenneth Roosevelt and Wilma V. (Beyer) Shriner. Bill was a 1954 graduate of Junction City High School and attended OSU for one year. He was a veteran of the US...
Judith Kay "Judy" (Colby) Stemen
Apr 18, 2024
Judith Kay “Judy” (Colby) Stemen, 83, of Lancaster, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born September 9, 1940 in Olean, New York the daughter of George W. and Katherine (Sprague) Colby. Prior to moving to this area from Hardin County, Judy worked as a physical therapist at hospitals...
Bryon Owen Julian
Apr 15, 2024
Bryon Owen Julian, 52, of Lancaster, died Monday, April 15, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1971 in Lancaster the son of Daniel Benton and Mae (Harmon) Julian. Bryon had owned a couple of pizza places and ran Stop Watch Pizza for several years. He was a good shade tree mechanic. He loved his family, especially...