Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Betty Olexia

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Franklin W. "Bill" Hendren

Franklin W. "Bill" Hendren

Oct 13, 2022

Franklin W. “Bill” Hendren, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on October 13, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. Bill was born in Johnstown, Ohio on December 9th, 1940. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hendren; mother, Lela Thompson; and step-father, James Thompson. He was a 1958 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and a proud Bobcat graduating from...

John Wright Shaw

John Wright Shaw

Oct 6, 2022

John Wright Shaw, 86, of West Rushville, died Thursday October 6 at Main Street Terrace, Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue, who he was married to for 62 years. He was born May 19, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio to Leland M. and Cuzune G. (Getchen) Shaw. John was a 1954 graduate of Rushville Union High School,...

Donald "Don" Keith Ankrom

Donald "Don" Keith Ankrom

Oct 6, 2022

Donald “Don” Keith Ankrom, 86, passed away on October 6, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born in Bremen, Ohio on July 14,1936, the son of Rudy and Lucy (Ruff) Ankrom. He was a 1955 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School, worked at Bremco and also worked many years with his father with R.C. Ankrom Co. Don...

Craig Daniel Morgan

Craig Daniel Morgan

Oct 5, 2022

Craig Daniel Morgan, 46, of Bremen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born August 8, 1976 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Carl “CD” and Jane E. (Griggs) Morgan. Craig was a 1994 graduate of New Lexington High School and graduated from Ohio...

Norma Jean Towt

Norma Jean Towt

Oct 2, 2022

Norma Jean Towt, formerly of Pickerington, died Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Summit Trails Assisted Living, Reynoldsburg. She was born December 5, 1932 in Jackson, Ohio the daughter of Harry and Ora (Barber) Corbin. Norma graduated from Jackson High School and retired from Sakas Incorporated, Baltimore following 43 years of service. Norma is survived by her children, Cheri (Jeff) Shaw...

Emerson Woodrow Hockman

Emerson Woodrow Hockman

Oct 1, 2022

Emerson Woodrow Hockman, 96, of Lancaster, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Arbors of Carroll. He was born October 13, 1925 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Earl and Ruth (Derr) Hockman. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushville Union High School and worked at Diamond Power for over 20 years before leaving to help his family operate Johnston Nursing...

Wandalea Scholl

Wandalea Scholl

Sep 26, 2022

Wandalea (Dittoe) Scholl , age 94, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 26, 2022, surrounded by family. Wanda was born September 20, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas and Flossie (Hanby) Dittoe and was the oldest of two children. She married Dean Scholl on September 28, 1946 and he preceded her in...

Robert F. Schmeltzer

Robert F. Schmeltzer

Sep 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" Schmeltzer, of Bremen, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022. Bob was born August 25, 1936; He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen (Clark) Schmeltzer, as well as his parents, Bernard "Bill" and Cecilia Schmeltzer, his brothers, Earl and David Schmeltzer, a sister Diane Schmeltzer, a son Robert Schmeltzer...

Jackie E. Pettit

Jackie E. Pettit

Sep 21, 2022

Jackie E. Pettit, age 79, of Junction City, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1942 in Lancaster, son of the late Lewis and Garnet Pettit. Jackie was retired from Ray-O-Vac with many years of service. He was a veteran of the US Army who served in Vietnam. He had served...

Will Mccutcheon Iii

Will Mccutcheon Iii

Sep 21, 2022

William H. "Will" McCutcheon III, age 60, of Junction City, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1962, in Columbus, the son of William McCutcheon Jr., of Junction City and Lynn (Rife) McCutcheon, of Lancaster. He was a member of Christ Way Church in Pleasantville and the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Kimberly Raye Soller

Kimberly Raye Soller

Sep 5, 2022

Kimberly Raye (Glass) Soller, died Monday, September 5, 2022 in Deadwood, South Dakota. She was born March 22, 1960 in New Lexington, Ohio the daughter of William Francis and Wanda Mariah (Storts) Glass. Kim was a 1978 graduate of Miller High School. She has made her home for the past nearly 30 years in South Dakota. Kim is survived by...

Wanda Jean Brown

Wanda Jean Brown

Sep 3, 2022

Wanda Jean Brown, 82, of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born March 8, 1940 in Maxwell, Virginia to the late Lloyd and Rita (Shaw) Cochran. Wanda had worked at Country Lane Gardens in Oakthorpe retiring after 28 years. She had been attending Oakthorpe Church. She is survived by sons, Phillip “Joey”...