Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fairfield County, Ohio

Lloyd "Butch" Minnard

Lloyd "Butch" Minnard

Jun 29, 2025

Lloyd "Butch" Minnard, 79, of West Rushville, Ohio died Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born April 6,1946 in Phoenix, Arizona. Butch was a 1964 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He worked at Anchor Hocking in the box shop retiring after 48 years of service.

Butch...

Shirley Lones

Shirley Lones

Jun 27, 2025

Shirley A. Lones, 86, of Rushville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 11, 1938, Shirley lived a life rooted in faith, devotion and service to others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Loretta Hanna of West Rushville, Ohio.

Shirley dedicated more than 20...

Douglas Fisher

Douglas Fisher

Jun 25, 2025

Doug Fisher, 74, of Perry County, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born July 31, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Raymond and Alice (Paskins) Fisher.

Doug was well-known for his Brick and Block Masonry. He was a previous employer of VanMeter Masonry, but spent the majority of his career self-employed.

Doug is survived by his...

Dorothy Osborn

Dorothy Osborn

Jun 22, 2025

Dorothy M. Osborn, 91, of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Main Street Terrace. She was born October 22, 1933 in Laurelville, Ohio the daughter of Floyd and Anna (Harper) Hunter.

Dorothy worked for Logan City Schools at Logan High School and retired after 30 years of service.

She is survived by her 3 children, Sandy (Daryl) Dyer, Don (Alma)...

Charlotte Beyer

Charlotte Beyer

Jun 21, 2025

Charlotte E. (Taylor) Beyer, 87, of Rushville, Ohio entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born September 3, 1937 to the late William Robert and Ella (Palmer) Taylor of Rushville, Ohio.

Charlotte graduated from Rushville Union High School in 1955. After graduation she worked in the Container Division of Anchor Hocking General Offices and then worked for 50 years...

Angela Nihiser

Angela Nihiser

Jun 19, 2025

Angela Marie Nihiser, 60, of Lancaster, died Thursday, June 19, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio. 

Angela was a 1983 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She spent her career in Home Health Care last working for Spring Home Healthcare. She enjoyed collecting lighthouses and motorcycles and loved gambling, especially with her...

Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor

Jun 9, 2025

Melissa Ann Taylor, 53, of Pleasantville, died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home. She was born March 26, 1972 in Lancaster, Ohio to William and Nancy (Clagg) Lohnes. She had previously worked at Anchor Hocking.

Melissa is survived by her husband of 17 years, Albert Taylor; daughter, Janie; grandchildren; mother, Nancy; sister, Teresa; sisters-in-law, Maria, Bonnie and Paula; and...

Patricia White

Patricia White

Jun 2, 2025

Patricia Ellen White, 89, of Bremen, died Monday, June 2, 2025 at Reflections Retirement Community. Patricia was born June 16, 1935 at her childhood home in Perry County to Ernest and Helen (Purvis) Everitt.

She was a graduate of Junction City Jackson High - Class of 1953. She was married on November 22, 1953 to Clarence Harley White. She...

Sherry Blevins

Sherry Blevins

Jun 1, 2025

Sherry Annette Blevins, 60, of New Lexington, formerly of Grove City died unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born April 1, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio.

Sherry is survived by her mother, Daisy Underwood; children, Jay (Erin) Grant, Karli (Heath) Meyer, Kayli Grant, Christopher Creighton and Maggie Throm; grandchildren, Emma, Makynzie, Rylee, Brayden, Johnny, Brody, Makynley, Ivy and Nevaeh; and brother,...

Alexander West

Alexander West

May 31, 2025

With great sadness his family and friends share the passing of Alexander Thomas West, who left this world far too soon on May 31, 2025. Born on February 18, 2003 in Lancaster, Ohio, Alex lived life full throttle. He loved his people hard and for Alex, "family" had nothing to do with last names. He built his circle out of...

Brenda Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...