Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Sidney T. Suttles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Margaret Mcconnell

Mary Margaret Mcconnell

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Margaret McConnell, 89, of Bremen, Ohio died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born November 9, 1934 in Perry County, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Nutter) Mohler. Margaret was an active member of the Bremen Community Methodist Church, where she served on the Alter Guild for many years. She is survived...

Victoria May Mcgee

Victoria May Mcgee

Apr 4, 2024

Victoria May McGee, 78, formerly of Mt. Perry, Ohio died Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Trenton, Michigan. She was born May 8, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Henry William and Irene (Wolford) McCandlish. Vicky attended Rushcreek Memorial High School. After high school she worked at Goodyear for 5 years then earned her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse....

Patricia Ann Lecrone

Patricia Ann Lecrone

Apr 2, 2024

Patricia ”Patty” Ann Lecrone, 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born May 7, 1937 in Washington Court House the daughter of Pearl Eugene and Urtha R. (Cox) Leach. Patty enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting and knitting and being surrounded by her family. She had been a longtime member of...