Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio
Brenda Jones
May 26, 2025
Brenda Jones of Junction City, Ohio, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity. She was 66 years old. Born in 1958, Brenda graduated from Hilliard High School in 1977. It was there she met the love of her life, Michael Jones,...
Martha Lynn Henry
May 25, 2025
Martha Lynn Henry, 63 of Lancaster, died peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born March 6, 1962 to the late William and Alice Henry. Martha was known for her beautiful smile and her infectious laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her daughter, Carissa Henry (Hayden Raver); grandson, Caiden Raver;...
Alan Eugene Persinger
Apr 21, 2025
Alan Eugene Persinger, 71, of Baltimore, Ohio died unexpectedly Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born April 3, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Sheridan Lafayette and Wilma Vay (Allen) Persinger. Alan was retired from S & G Lowendick and Sons where he served as Superintendent of the C.O.C. Landfill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and boating. Alan is...
Ernest Dale Miller
Apr 20, 2025
Ernest Dale Miller, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born April 17, 1947 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Alex Leroy and Sarah Merle (Mick) Miller. Dale was retired from Greenfield Research in Greenfield, Ohio. Dale is survived by his companion Brenda Moyer and her daughter, Michelle (Dale)...
Robert William Sonnichsen
Apr 6, 2025
Major Robert William Sonnichsen, 96, of Reynoldsburg, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Wesley Ridge. He was born May 20, 1928 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Harold C. and Margaret Bell (Armour) Sonnichsen. He received his BA in Forestry from the University of Idaho and was a retired veteran of the United State Air Force serving with...
Juanita Colleen Gummere
Apr 1, 2025
Juanita Colleen Gummere, 88, of Bremen, died peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born August 9, 1936 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Clarence Edward and Augusta (Loren) Knoff. Juanita a member of Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her children, Peggy (John) McLaughlin, Diana Mathias and David (Deborah) Gummere; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...
Carolyn Jo Brigner
Mar 29, 2025
Carolyn Jo Brigner, 84, of Circleville, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born August 16, 1940 in Circleville, OH, to Harry D and Pauline (Lutz) Metcalf. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Circleville and married Stanley Brigner on October 25, 1956, to whom she was married 67 years. She worked as...
Nellie Ruth Morgan
Mar 28, 2025
Nellie Ruth Morgan, 96, of Mount Vernon, OH, formerly of Lancaster, OH entered into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1929 in Perry County, Ohio to the late Ivan and Dora (Householder) Howdyshell. Nellie served in various church ministries in the Lancaster Church of the Nazarene in Lancaster, OH....
Rose Herges
Mar 26, 2025
Rose Herges, 47, of Somerset, Ohio was called home to Jesus on March 26, 2025. Born on November 28, 1977, in Zanesville Ohio, Rose was the daughter of Duane and the late Linda Conway (Moore). Rose married her high school sweetheart, Chris Herges, on June 6th, 1997. Rose had a special spot in her heart caring for children. She enjoyed...
Robert Brian Harvey
Mar 18, 2025
Robert B. Harvey, born in Burley, Washington, November 17. 1934, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Robert was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Eleanor Harvey, who were married January 1, 1912 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. He was the original bassist for the Jefferson Airplane. Harvey is...
Jo-Ann Bigham
Mar 17, 2025
Jo-Ann (Amerine) Bigham – 90 years old, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the home of her daughter & son-in-law, Bev & Bob McFarland in Bremen, Ohio with her daughters, Belinda and Bev at her side. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on November 25, 1934 to Harold W. and Fannie (Zervis) Amerine. She is a 1952 graduate...
Maynard Eugene Fisher
Mar 17, 2025
Maynard Eugene Fisher, 93, of Rushville, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home. He was born May 31, 1931 in Rushville, Ohio the son of Stanley D. and Fern Elizabeth (Stoltz) Fisher. Maynard was a 1949 graduate of Rushville Union High School and was drafted into the US Army in 1951, serving during the Korean War. He worked for...
Nancy Faith Herron
Mar 14, 2025
Nancy Faith Herron, 83, of Bremen, died peacefully Friday, March 14, 2025 at Altercare Lanfair Center. She was born October 18, 1941 in Newark, Ohio the daughter of John Wilmen and Zola Barbara (Kelch) Mason. Nancy was a graduate of Lancaster High School and had owned, over her career as a beautician, several beauty salons in Lancaster. She enjoyed crafting...
Mark Edward Brown
Mar 9, 2025
Mark Edward Brown, 53, passed away in his sleep unexpectedly on March 9th, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born January 5th, 1972 to the late Joe & Wanda Brown. Mark dedicated many years of his career to O’Reilly Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2007. His passion for cars extended beyond his profession, as he was an avid...
June Conrad
Mar 8, 2025
Ila June (Byrd) Conrad was born of Elias C and Daisy (Ash) Byrd on March 2, 1932 in Hazel Green, West Virginia. She was the third of eight children. June passed away peacefully March 8, 2025. June had worked at Lancaster Glass and Crestview Manor Nursing Home. June was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church for many years...
Ronda L Mcnichols
Mar 4, 2025
Ronda L. McNichols, 57, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 with family by her side. She was born November 19, 1967 in Lancaster, Ohio. Ronda was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She worked at Crites Nursing Home and Fairfield Industries, where she met her loving husband of 36 years, Michael. Ronda loved gardening, crocheting...
Vera Joan Morris
Feb 20, 2025
Vera Joan "Joann" Morris, age 88, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. Joan was born April 6, 1936, in Macksburg, OH. She was an active lifetime member of the Bremen Calvary United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family, and having big dinners and get togethers. She was greatly...
Francis C Sherlock
Feb 6, 2025
Francis C. Sherlock, 87 of Bremen, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2025 in his home surrounded by his wife, sons, and grandkids. Francis was born February 27, 1937 in Perry County to the late Floyd "Jack" and Lucille Sherlock. Francis attended Junction City High School and Eastland Vocational School where he obtained his...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Byrd
Feb 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Byrd, 86, of Rushville, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born August 8, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Leonard Paul and Gladys Bernice (Scoby) Byrd. Bob was retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver. Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Mae (Arthur)...
Janet Elaine Keller
Jan 31, 2025
Janet was born December 13, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Scott) Megahey. She passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Janet was employed at Interim Healthcare in Lancaster until January 22, 2025. She loved going into her client’s homes and caring for them. She previously retired from Anchor Hocking...