Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Shanna Lynn (Bussart) Nash
Feb 27, 2023
Shanna Lynn (Bussart) Nash, 49, of Lancaster, was called to her Heavenly Home on February 27, 2023 at the Pickering House. Shanna was born August 10, 1973 in Lancaster the daughter of Ben Bussart and Ann Judy. Shanna was a graduate of Berne Union High School, Class of 92’, where she was active in the marching and concert band, softball...
Zachary Cole Chapman
Feb 18, 2023
Zachary Cole Chapman, age 31, of New Lexington, Ohio died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home in Bremen, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1991 in Zanesville, Ohio to Melissa Thomas Tankersley and Matthew L. Chapman. Zach was a 2010 graduate of New Lexington High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he proudly served...
Benjamin James "Ben" Morrow
Feb 17, 2023
Benjamin James “Ben” Morrow, age 40 of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born June 2, 1982 in Lancaster, the son of Ted and Patti (Marcum) Morrow. He was a graduate of Berne Union High School, class of 2001, attended Hocking College and was currently employed by Arbor Barber. He was a member of St. Paul...
Joseph Dale Richards
Feb 3, 2023
Joseph Dale Richards, 75, of Bremen, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio to James Vernell and Ida Fay (McManis) Richards. Joe was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam and was currently attending Rushville Church. He had worked at Diamond Power, Columbus Equipment Company and...
Thompson "Tom" Dee Turner
Feb 3, 2023
Thompson “Tom” Dee Turner, 83, of Bremen, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born February 5, 1939 in South Bloomfield, Ohio. He was raised in Lockborne and moved to the Bremen area in 1951. He attended Rushcreek Memorial High School through 11th grade and graduated from Junction City High School, Class of 1957. Tom...
Karen Marie Stephenson
Jan 25, 2023
Karen Marie Stephenson, 81, of Lancaster, passed Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born June 3, 1941 in Stanwood, Washington, the daughter of Emil and Jeanette (Coles) Paulson. Karen was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where she served as church secretary. Because of her deep-rooted faith and love for people, she supported multiple charities. Karen was known for...
Sherry L Radcliff Toner
Jan 12, 2023
Sherry L. Radcliff Toner, 58, of New Lexington, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born March 30, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Lamar A. and Norma Jean (Fugate) Radcliff. Sherry is survived by her sons, Roy (Michelle), Jeffrey (Janelle), Tony (Emily), Josh (Megan) Toner; grandchildren, Amber (Tyler) Evans, Matthew (Kay) Toner, Brandon, Brittney, Kyleigh, Kaylee, Tony,...
Ona Belle "Babe" Shannon
Jan 5, 2023
Ona Belle “Babe” Shannon (nee Hilyard) of Lancaster, Ohio, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born June 23, 1925 to Ray "Duke" and Alice Faye (Kelsey) Hilyard and was a 1943 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. Babe worked as a bookkeeper for Reichhold Chemicals in Bremen, Ohio, and after she retired she continued...
Phyllis E. Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Phyllis E. Smith,82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center after a long battle of kidney disease. She was born on October 1, 1940 in Basil, Ohio to Pearl E. and Eudella M. Lattimer. She graduated in 1958 from Rushville Union High School. In 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, James R....
Leroy Donald Neal
Dec 19, 2022
Leroy Donald Neal, 87, of Lancaster, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of Donald and Ola (Johnson) Neal. Leroy retired after 30 years as a deckhand from Point Towing Company, Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1990. Leroy is survived by 3 children, Donald Neal, Penny Walker and...
Jerry Lee Vickroy
Dec 14, 2022
Jerry Lee Vickroy, 59, of Malta, Ohio went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born October 26, 1963 in Nelsonville, Ohio the son of Leroy Emerson and Linda Louise (Bacus) Vickroy. Jerry was a 1981 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. He lived in Malta, Ohio by the river where he always wanted...
Thomas Cecil Weis
Nov 24, 2022
Thomas Cecil Weis, 89, of Reedsville, OH formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born January 1, 1933 in Logan, Ohio the son of Fredrick and Thelma (Sherlock) Weis. He was retired from Rockwell International, Columbus. Tom is survived by his sons, Denman “Denny” F. (Jan), Gregory C. (Nicole) and Stephen...
Betty Olexia
Nov 24, 2022
Betty Olexia, 97, of Astor, Florida, passed away early Thursday morning, November 24, 2022. She was born Elizabeth Brodzinski, on July 8th, 1925 in Dillonvale, Ohio, to her parents John and Catherine. She married Micheal Olexia of Mingo Junction, Ohio and raised their daughters, Patty and Cathy in Lancaster Ohio. They enjoyed camping together and made many friends at campgrounds...
Sally Mccray
Nov 17, 2022
Sally McCray, 84, prayer warrior and devout Christian, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022. She was born June 6, 1938 in Sugar Grove, Ohio to Howard Thomas and Edna Marie (Smith) Crozier. She was a member of Victory Hill Church and worked tirelessly on their behalf when she was able. When living in Bremen, Sally was known to the...
Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Mccray
Nov 12, 2022
Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” McCray, 58, of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at OSU Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1963 in Urbana, Ohio to Donald and Donna (Jones) Daniels. Jackie had worked 14 years at Frisch’s Big Boy, Lancaster and enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. Jackie is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas...
Richard Henry Boch
Nov 7, 2022
Richard Henry Boch, 95, of Bremen, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born October 15, 1927 in Bremen, Ohio to Henry “Dode” and Elizabeth (Schmelzer) Boch. He was a member of Bremen St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Richard is survived by his children, Phyllis Amspaugh, Neil (Peggy) Boch, Virginia (Chuck) Felkner, Mary (Jeff) Peters, Marilyn (Eric)...
Delmer Paul Harris Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
Delmer Paul Harris Jr., 56, of Bremen, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home. He was born August 7, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Delmer Paul Sr. and Jo Ann (Roe) Harris. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School and had worked at Cyril-Scott Company for many years. Delmer is survived by his mother, Jo...
Frederick "Freddy" Edmund Burke
Nov 3, 2022
Frederick “Freddy” Edmund Burke and his marvelously warm, kind soul left this earth on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born on August 27, 2003 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was the beloved son of (Thomas) Scott Burke and Traci Shreyer, and brother of his adoring sister, Josephine (Joie). Freddy was a 2022 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. He was...
Joy Tipton
Oct 26, 2022
Joy Tipton, 83, of Rushville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home October 26, 2022. She was born July 9, 1939 in London, Ohio to Melvin and Martha (Kees) Newman.Joy was a 1957 graduate of London H.S. and retired from Anchor Hocking (Newell Brands) after 30+ years. She loved gardening, crafting and making pies, candy and cookies at Christmas time. She...
Timothy Howard Byers
Oct 15, 2022
Timothy Howard Byers, 81, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio. He grew up on the rough and tumbled westside of Lancaster, in Cedar Heights, and was a graduate of Lancaster High School. After graduating from high school, he worked as an Electrician (Master Electrician) in/around Lancaster for...


