Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Michael Jay Crawford

Michael Jay Crawford

Dec 14, 2023

Michael Jay Crawford, 66, of Bremen, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home. He was born February 26, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to Harry Eugene and Beatrice Arlene (Wallingford) Crawford. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Northland High School and had worked for many years at Wesley Ridge in Reynoldsburg where he was currently Director of Site Operations....

June Elizabeth Rienschield

June Elizabeth Rienschield

Nov 14, 2023

June Elizabeth Rienschield, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at the age of 86 in the Pickering House. Born on June 15, 1937 in Orient, Ohio, June was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, grace, and unwavering faith. She proudly served in the US Air Force from 1956...

Hubert C. Cottrill

Hubert C. Cottrill

Nov 11, 2023

Hubert C. Cottrill passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday, November 11, 2023, after a few years of struggling with Parkinson. Hubert sold cars for almost 50 yrs; first in Athens, then Lancaster with the Taylor Team of Dealerships. He loved cars, guns, The Buckeyes and Good Times with family and friends. Hubert was a...

Janet E. "Nanny" Hill

Janet E. "Nanny" Hill

Nov 10, 2023

Janet E. “Nanny” Hill, 93, of Bremen, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Altercare-Somerset. She was born September 12, 1930 in Fairfield, Pennsylvania to the late Ivan and Hazel Sites. Janet was a 1948 graduate of Gettysburg High School in Pennsylvania. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Bremen, where she served as a Sunday School teacher...

Craig Wilson Reed

Craig Wilson Reed

Oct 26, 2023

Craig Wilson Reed, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023, at the age of 69 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on October 7, 1954, in Lancaster to the late Neil Edmund and Norma Jean (Wilson) Reed. Craig was a 1974 graduate of Berne Union High School. For a time Craig worked as a machinist at Diamond...

Betty Ann (Flowers) Burke

Betty Ann (Flowers) Burke

Oct 17, 2023

Betty Ann (Flowers) Burke, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born on May 17, 1939, in Lancaster, Ohio, to loving parents whose memory she cherished throughout her life. Betty's unwavering dedication to her profession and the care she provided to countless patients will always be remembered. After completing her Bachelor's Degree in...

Dusty Martin

Dusty Martin

Oct 8, 2023

Dusty L. Martin, age 42 of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 15, 1981, in Lancaster, the daughter of Don and Sherrie (Decker) Woltz. She was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, class of 1999. Dusty was employed as a pharmacy technician in Carroll. She enjoyed bowling...

Terry Lee Lutz

Terry Lee Lutz

Oct 3, 2023

Terry Lee Lutz of Somerset, Ohio departed this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 55. He was born August 29, 1968 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Donald Lee Lutz and Marjorie (Ringhiser) Wilson. Terry had worked as a truck driver for many years. His hobbies included riding his Harley, shooting pool, and tinkering with his...

Hazel Marie Dixon

Hazel Marie Dixon

Sep 28, 2023

Hazel Marie Dixon, 80, of Springfield, left her temporary earthly home on September 28, 2023, to live forevermore in her heavenly mansion. Hazel was born the daughter of Clyde and Gracie Dixon on March 13, 1943. She was the third child of seven; brothers, Paul Eugene Dixon, Melvin (Ruth) Dixon and sisters, Thelma (RW) Williams, Ruth (Jack) Williams, Mary Dixon,...

Shirley Gibson Mcclelland

Shirley Gibson Mcclelland

Sep 22, 2023

Shirley Jo Gibson McClelland, 69, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. She was born in Morristown, New Jersey to the late Frank Fatio Gibson III and Florence (Rafter) Gibson. Shirley is survived by her former spouse, Scott McClelland; children, Addy (Danny) Madorsky, Ian (Amanda Mack) McClelland, and Hannah (Kurt Schenkel); siblings Frank (Sharon) Gibson, Nancy...

Donald Eugene Shahan Sr.

Donald Eugene Shahan Sr.

Sep 18, 2023

Donald Eugene Shahan Sr, 82, of Bremen died unexpectedly Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born June 23, 1941 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Junior B. and Mary (Wolfe) Shahan. Don attended Rushcreek Memorial High School and achieved a GED in 1984. He was of a veteran of the National Guard and was the previous owner of Agree Septic...

Gregory Alan Jones

Gregory Alan Jones

Sep 14, 2023

Gregory Alan Jones, a beloved husband, father grandfather left this world on September 14, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1958 in Lancaster, Ohio. Gregory led a life filled with love, duty, and dedication. Greg’s journey began on that autumn day in Lancaster, as the son of Robert Dean and Betty (Snider) Jones. He grew up in the close-knit...

Bryce Avery Walker

Bryce Avery Walker

Sep 10, 2023

Bryce Avery Walker is a bright and promising 14 yr. old who tragically lost his battle with mental health and took his own life on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born November 12, 2008 in Lancaster, Ohio. Bryce was a Freshman at Amanda-Clearcreek High School. He loved fishing, gaming with his friends, listening to music and cooking his favorite...

Barbara L (Hubbard) Johnston

Barbara L (Hubbard) Johnston

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara L. (Hubbard) Johnston, 90, of Bremen, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born on August 25, 1933 in Bremen, Ohio, along with her twin, Martha “Sue” the daughter of Victor and Carrie (Dent) Hubbard. She was the youngest of nine children. Barb was a 1951 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. She married...

Gloria Zornes

Gloria Zornes

Aug 11, 2023

Gloria Zornes, 86, of Rushville, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born May 28, 1937 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Amos and Dorothy (Cook) Greenfelder. She was a 1955 graduate of Akron Central High School. Her and her husband, Walter moved to the Rushville area in 1971 and she took a job with...

Virginia "Ginny" Call

Virginia "Ginny" Call

Jul 30, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” (Deck) Call, age 101, of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born January 13, 1922 in Morristown, Ohio the daughter of Wilber and Amelia (Clay) Deck. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Bremen. She was a full-time homemaker and took great pleasure in baking cookies and other goodies to...

Daniel F Bigham

Daniel F Bigham

Jul 27, 2023

Daniel F. Bigham, 66, of Lancaster, formerly of Bremen, left his earthly body on July 27, 2023 at the Pickering House. He is the son of Ivan E. (deceased) and Jo-Ann (Amerine) Bigham, born April 1, 1957 in Lancaster. As a born again Christian, he worshipped at Faith Memorial Church, Lancaster. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School,...

Gerald A Fink

Gerald A Fink

Jul 11, 2023

Gerald A. Fink, 83, of HideAway Hills near Bremen, Ohio passed at home on July 11, 2023. He was born July 11, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bob and Elsie Fink. Jerry was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Columbus Fire Dept.- Ladder 23. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church near HideAway Hills. He was...

Jean Betler

Jean Betler

Jun 21, 2023

Jean Berry Betler, age 92 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at O.S.U. Medical Center in Columbus. She was born October 16, 1930, in Mingo County, West Virginia. Jean had worked at and retired from Kroger East in Lancaster. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jean enjoyed gardening, cooking, and decorating her home. She loved...

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Walton

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Walton

Jun 1, 2023

Charles Joseph “Charlie” Walton Jr., 44, of Lancaster, Ohio died unexpectedly June 1, 2023 at home. He was born September 25, 1978 in Lancaster to Charles Lewis Sr. and Sylvia Mae (Francis) Walton. Charles had attended Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Fairfield Core & Recycling. Charlie is survived by his parents; his children, Brice Nathaniel and Brooke...