Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, 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”...

Kimberly Jean Kunkler

Kimberly Jean Kunkler

Sep 3, 2022

Kimberly Jean Kunkler, 58, Junction City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Kim was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 26, 1964. Kim was a 1982 graduate of New Lexington High School. Kim had a great love and passion for children and was a caregiver and like a mother to many children in the...

Ruth Ann Collins

Ruth Ann Collins

Aug 31, 2022

Ruth Ann (Joy) Collins, 85, of Rushville passed on August 31, 2022 while surrounded by her family. She was born December 31, 1936 in Kanawha, West Virginia to the late Rev. Harvey and Tintey (Jenkins) Joy. Ruth is survived by her husband of 68 years, Davie L. Collins, whom she married August 28, 1954; her 4 children, Roger, Doug (Denise),...

Richard "Rick" Kessler

Richard "Rick" Kessler

Aug 28, 2022

Richard “Rick” Joseph Kessler, 63, of Bremen, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born June 6, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Richard and Phyllis (Shaw) Kessler. Rick drove truck his entire life. He enjoyed cutting firewood with his son, John Deere tractors, old trucks, shooting pool and spending time with his family. Rick...

Ruth Annette Joos

Ruth Annette Joos

Aug 26, 2022

Ruth Annette Warner Joos, 67, of Lancaster, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Arbors at Carroll. She was born December 22, 1954 in Lancaster to Harry Richard and Rozella Mae (Buzzard) Warner. Ruth is survived by her sisters, Carla Neal and Margaret Dufner; brother, Keith “Mick” (Alice) Warner; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. She was...

W. Dean Scholl

W. Dean Scholl

Aug 10, 2022

W. Dean Scholl, age 95, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 surrounded by his family. Dean was born February 1, 1927 in Bremen, Ohio to the late Reason and Elva (Brown) Scholl and was the youngest of their 8 children. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and each of his...

Jerry Clifton Dupler

Jerry Clifton Dupler

Aug 2, 2022

Jerry Clifton Dupler, 79, of Rushville, Ohio, went home to be with his lord and savior on August 2, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born May 12, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Clifton and Marvine Dupler. He was a 1961 graduate of Rushville Union High School. All through his life he continued to play an active role...

Fred Sherlock

Fred Sherlock

Jul 28, 2022

Fred Sherlock passed through the valley of death to eternal life on July 28, 2022. His favorite hymn “Blessed Assurance Jesus Is Mine” is now a reality. Fred was born to Elza and Ethel (Moyer) Sherlock on December 1, 1932. He married Faith Prichard on July 1, 1956 and she preceded him in death in 2014. Fred was a member...

Jeffrey Dotson

Jeffrey Dotson

Jul 27, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dotson, 66, of Logan, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born August 12, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Vernon Gene and Betty Ann (McClanahan) Dotson. Jeff was a graduate of Pickerington High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. He had worked as a steelworker at Diamond Power for 34 years. He was...

Sue Lynn Shaw

Sue Lynn Shaw

Jul 21, 2022

Sue Lynn Shaw, 84, of West Rushville, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Main Street Terrace, Lancaster. She was born August 9, 1937 in Bremen, Ohio. Sue was a 1955 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School, Bremen and was retired from North End Press where she worked 30 years as a typesetter. She was a longtime member of Rushcreek Presbyterian...

Norma Jean (Stuart) Fisher

Norma Jean (Stuart) Fisher

Jul 3, 2022

Norma Jean (Stuart) Fisher, 86, of Rushville, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Altercare of Thornville. She was born March 24, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Roy Ernest and Dorothy Marie (Johnston) Stuart. Norma was a 1954 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a 1957 graduate of Grant Nursing School. She was a former member of the...

Jamie Dale Lashbrook

Jamie Dale Lashbrook

Jul 1, 2022

Jamie Dale Lashbrook, 43, of Bremen, died unexpectedly July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born August 17, 1978 in Evansville, Indiana. Jamie was a 2004 graduate of Indiana University and was currently working as a production manager at Palmer-Donavin in Hebron. Jamie is survived by his wife of 11 years, Sarah Leanne (Pritchard) Lashbrook, whom he married on...

Diane Marie Cleland

Diane Marie Cleland

Jun 26, 2022

Diane Marie Cleland, 64, of Newark, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born March 24, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Roland and Luella Jean (Justice) Donaldson. She was a 1976 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was the Assistant Manager at Creno's Pizza - Buckeye Lake. She is survived by...