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Donald F. Engelhaupt De Graff
Donald “Don” F. Engelhaupt, age 89, known to many as “Hopper” passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Don was born on October 27, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Carrie (Hemlinger) Engelhaupt of Sidney. He was devoted to his wife, Ruth, of 70 years, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by two sons, Mike and Tom and four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister Shirley Gibbs,...
Donald “Don” F. Engelhaupt, age 89, known to many as “Hopper” passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Don was...
Nolan C. Church Sr. Huntsville, Ohio
Nolan C. Church Sr., age 90, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio after a long battle with shingles.
He was born in Zionville, North Carolina February 23, 1930, to the late Ivan E. and Vera (Byers) Church. Nolan was also preceded in death by two sisters.
Nolan married the former Nina Fry August 1, 1953 in Liberty, Indiana and she survives in...
Nolan C. Church Sr., age 90, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio after a long...
Robert Neal Fischer East Liberty, Ohio
Robert Neal “Fish” Fischer, age 66, of rural East Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Logan County Ohio February 25, 1954, a son of the late Marvin and Joyce (Burnside) Fischer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Fischer.
He is survived by his wife, Maria D. “Carmen” (Benavides) Fischer of East...
Robert Neal “Fish” Fischer, age 66, of rural East Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...
Norman Eugene McClain Bellefontaine, Ohio
Norman Eugene McClain, age 52, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2020, at his home.
Norm was born in Ohio August 20, 1967, to the late Ronald C. and Deloris “Jane” (Argabright) McClain. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Flick and a brother, Kennard “Alex” Shepard.
Norm is survived by his children, Tiffany McClain Grow of Bellefontaine, Mindy (Seth Legge) McClain of West Liberty, Ohio...
Norman Eugene McClain, age 52, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2020, at his home.
Norm was born in Ohio August 20, 1967, to the late Ronald C. and Deloris...
Ronald K. Bell De Graff
It was a surprise to me, but apparently, I, Ronald K. Bell have passed away. I knew it would happen one day and that day was July 27, 2020. I waited two years to be reunited with my soulmate, Marguerite Cottrel; whom I married on October 5, 1958. We met while I was attending Quincy Local Schools. My parents Russell and Florence (Ward) Bell gave me several siblings that have gone before me, keeping them from telling embarrassing stories of my youth. They were Vera Woods,...
It was a surprise to me, but apparently, I, Ronald K. Bell have passed away. I knew it would happen one day and that day was July 27, 2020. I waited two years to be reunited with my...
June V. Alexander Zanesfield, Ohio
June V. Alexander, age 88, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Leonardsburg, Ohio June 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Alfred H. and Nellie G. (Williamson) Powell. She was also preceded in death by two husbands and a sister.
She is survived by six children, Matthew (Peggy) Beck of Port Huron, Michigan, Melissa Beck of Belle Center, Ohio, Martin (Sandy) Beck of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Stephanie...
June V. Alexander, age 88, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Leonardsburg, Ohio June 28, 1932, a daughter...
Jorge Luis Ramirez Bellefontaine, Ohio
Jorge Luis Ramirez, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born September 3, 1966 in Venezuela. Jorge is survived by his children, Denilson and Emmanuel Ramirez.
Jorge Luis was a highly organized human being, respectful, responsible and a warrior. We will remember the magical moments and every smile. You were in this world to shine with your own...
Jorge Luis Ramirez, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was...
Jeffery Lee Bartlett Bellefontaine
The Reverend Jeffery Lee Bartlett, age 65, passed from this world at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout his 15-month struggle with leukemia, Jeff continued to experience the joy of the Lord whom he loved with all his heart and with whom he now resides eternally.
Jeff was born in Elyria, Ohio June 20, 1955, a son of the late Clyde V. and Kathryn (Hardy) Bartlett.
On November 28,...
The Reverend Jeffery Lee Bartlett, age 65, passed from this world at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout his 15-month...
Dennis Charles Walter DeGraff, Ohio
Dennis Charles Walter, 49, of DeGraff, passed away surrounded by his family on July 25, 2020. Dennis was employed by CSX Railroad where he established many lifelong friendships.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Krista. Together, they shared four children; Courtnie (Shane) Judy of Jackson Center, Megan Wiley of Marion, Cody (Chelsie) Walter of Cincinnati, Tanner (Kelsey) Wiley of DeGraff; and two grandsons, Caden and Casen. Dennis is also survived by his parents,...
Dennis Charles Walter, 49, of DeGraff, passed away surrounded by his family on July 25, 2020. Dennis was employed by CSX Railroad where he established many lifelong friendships.
He is...
Julia Mae Ferguson Huntsville, Ohio
Julia “Judy” Mae (Hites) Ferguson, age 91, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. COVID was not involved.
Judy (aka “Dude”) was born in Belle Center, Ohio November 1, 1928, a daughter of the late Harley and Clara (Hatcher) Hites. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Ferguson in 2016; a great grandson, Kaleb; seven sisters, Elsey, Curley, Martha, Milly, Freda, Phyllis and...
Julia “Judy” Mae (Hites) Ferguson, age 91, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. COVID was not involved.
Judy (aka...
Brent R. Williamson Bellefontaine, Ohio
Brent R. Williamson, age 67, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine June 18, 1953, the son of the late Robert Williamson and Janet (Royer) Skony. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Connor Strobridge March 23, 2015.
On December 5, 1971, he married the former Janice Shaw and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Jen (Shane) Frazier of West Mansfield, Ohio; a son,...
Brent R. Williamson, age 67, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine June 18, 1953, the son of the...
Charles Richard Griffith Sr. Kenton, Ohio
Charles Richard “Dick” Griffith Sr., age 83, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 6:45am Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton.
He was born in Shelby County Ohio November 29, 1936, a son of the late Charles H. and Helen Sophia (Mann) Griffith. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Richard Griffith Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Annetta (Doug) Chappell; granddaughter, Annika...
Charles Richard “Dick” Griffith Sr., age 83, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 6:45am Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Hardin Hills Health Center...
Stella Allene Weaver Lakeview, Ohio
Stella Allene Weaver, age 74, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Verona, Missouri July 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Ransom Eugene and Louise Mae (Branham) Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Sue Phillips and Naomi Owens and two brothers,...
Stella Allene Weaver, age 74, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries...
Ellen Marie Perry Bellefontaine, Ohio
Ellen Marie (Core) Perry, 83, of Bellefontaine passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine on January 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Edward Knight Sr. and Dorothy Louise (Webster) Core.
On March 20, 1965, she married James Perry in Charlotte, MI and he preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by two brothers: Edward Knight Core, Jr....
Ellen Marie (Core) Perry, 83, of Bellefontaine passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine on January 31, 1937,...
Audrey Bernice Fisher Hoskins Bellefontaine, Ohio
Audrey Bernice Fisher Hoskins, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:01 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 in Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born December 16, 1935, a daughter of the late William Harold and Edith Mary (Thurgood) Willi.
Audrey’s first husband, Roland D. Fisher preceded her in death July 4, 2003. In 1982, she married Ernie Hoskins and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2003. She was also preceded in death by...
Audrey Bernice Fisher Hoskins, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:01 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 in Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born December 16, 1935,...
Donald J. Beckman Lakeview, Ohio
Donald J. Beckman, age 77, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2020, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio after a short battle with cancer.
Don was born in Shelby, Michigan October 28, 1942, to the late Ernol and Norma (Roth) Beckman.
Don married Ella Louise Mitchell June 13, 1966 in Arlington, Virginia at the Arlington Cemetery Chapel and she survives in Lakeview. He is also survived by children, Mark...
Donald J. Beckman, age 77, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2020, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio after a short battle with cancer.
Don was...
Roger E. Robison Urbana, Ohio
Roger E. Robison, age 90 of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born March 28, 1930 in Urbana, a son of Ted and Josephine (Whiteside) Robison who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Roger is survived by his loving family; daughter, Terry (Bill) Johnson; grandchildren, Stacie (Jeff) Black, Hope...
Roger E. Robison, age 90 of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born March 28, 1930 in Urbana,...
Douglas A. Warner West Liberty, Ohio
Douglas A. Warner, 66, of West Liberty and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.
He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on July 22, 1953, the son of the late Kenneth Pearl and Martha Ellen (Sheeley) Warner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca “Becky” Warner in 2019.
He is survived by his niece, Megan (Mike) Nicholl of Bellefontaine, several cousins, and “his boys”,...
Douglas A. Warner, 66, of West Liberty and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.
He was born in...
Donald Williams Jr. Bellefontaine, Ohio
Donald “Donnie” Williams Jr., age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 in his home.
He was born June 9, 1942 in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Donald and Eva (Manley) Williams. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carolyn (Leonard) Clark, Kenneth Williams, Lawrence Williams and Eugene Williams.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Williams and children, Tina (Kevin) Williams, Terry (Brenda) Williams, David...
Donald “Donnie” Williams Jr., age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 in his home.
He was born June 9, 1942 in Bellefontaine, a son of...
Stuart Gene Root Bellefontaine, Ohio
Stuart Gene “Stu” Root, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 1:25 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 18, 1932, a son of the late Harold and Mary (Johnson mother) Root and Josephine Root (Stepmother).
On January 28, 1955, Stuart married the former Janet L. Griffey in Columbus, Ohio and she preceded him in death October 1, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Straight;...
Stuart Gene “Stu” Root, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 1:25 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 18, 1932, a son...
Phyllis Marie Ropp Bellefontaine
Phyllis Marie Ropp, who would have been 93 years old next month, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Harrison Twp., Logan County, Ohio on August 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Allmon) LeVan. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Crystal (Clyde) Ropp.
On August 5, 1948, she married Emanuel Joseph Ropp and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2011, after being married for 63...
Phyllis Marie Ropp, who would have been 93 years old next month, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Harrison Twp.,...
Betty J. Young Bellefontaine, Ohio
Betty J. (Gardner) Young, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence.
She was born February 26, 1940 in Rushsylvania, Ohio, a daughter of the late Curtis S. and Irene (Laughman) Gardner. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Gardner and a brother-in-law, Don Finley.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelli Westlake; two grandsons, Shayne Thomas and Devon Westlake; a sister, Dixie...
Betty J. (Gardner) Young, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence.
She was born February 26, 1940 in Rushsylvania, Ohio,...
Cynthia Y. Arnold Urbana, Ohio
Cynthia Y. "Cindy" Arnold, age 58, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 8:57 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Arbors at Springfield in Springfield, Ohio.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio May 27, 1962, a daughter of the late Cullen Flannery and Christine (Stafford) Spangler. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sheila LePoutre’.
Cindy is survived by her three sons, James Cullen Arnold, Andrew J. Arnold, and Dillon B. Spangler; one granddaughter; two...
Cynthia Y. "Cindy" Arnold, age 58, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 8:57 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Arbors at Springfield in Springfield, Ohio.
She was born in...
John Orville Newland Lakeview, Ohio
John Orville Newland, age 84, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2020 at Vancrest of New Carlisle, Ohio.
John was born in Springfield, Ohio May 15, 1936, to the late Hersel and Leora (Freeze) Newland. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Newland, Hersel Newland Jr., Robert Newland and Richard Newland and a sister, Beverly Ann Bame.
A Veteran of the United States Air Force, John worked as a carpenter and was a...
John Orville Newland, age 84, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2020 at Vancrest of New Carlisle, Ohio.
John was born in Springfield, Ohio May 15, 1936, to...
Frank Davis O'Rielley Bellefontaine, Ohio
Frank Davis O’Rielley, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 at The Bear Trail Inn in Lewis Center, Ohio.
Frank was born in Bellefontaine June 7, 1924, to James O’Rielley and Pauline O’Rielley. He was also preceded in death by a son, John O’Rielley; a brother, James O’Rielley and first wife, Freda Titus O’Rielley.
He attended grammar school at St. Patrick’s school and graduated from...
Frank Davis O’Rielley, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 at The Bear Trail Inn in Lewis Center, Ohio.
Frank was born in...
Chester M. Mullet Belle Center, Ohio
Chester M. Mullet, age 59 years and 6 months of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2020 at his home.
Chester was born in Hazleton, Iowa December 24, 1960, to Marvin Ray and Wilma (Hershberger) Mullet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma and a granddaughter, Arika Danelle Lambright.
Chester is survived by his wife, Miriam V. (Mast) Mullet whom he married April 29, 1982. He is also survived...
Chester M. Mullet, age 59 years and 6 months of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2020 at his home.
Chester was born in Hazleton,...
Emerson Eugene Metz Botkins, Ohio
Emerson “Bub” Eugene Metz, age 80, of Botkins, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.
Bub was born in Lima, Ohio January 31, 1940, to the late Roy C. and Dorothy (Regula) Metz. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Kay Metz.
Bub married the former Janet L. Hagelberger May 9, 1964, and she survives in Botkins. He is also survived by a daughter, Kim (Jeff) Lee of Botkins and their...
Emerson “Bub” Eugene Metz, age 80, of Botkins, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.
Bub was born in Lima, Ohio January 31,...
Ernest Leo Arthur Belle Center, Ohio
Ernest “Leo” Arthur, age 82, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1938, a son of the late Ernest Burtell and Eva Geraldine (Reames) Arthur.
On September 1, 1956, Leo married the former Shirley Amanda Ann Johnson and she preceded him in death October 10, 1995. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Arthur.
Leo is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Steve) Higgins; two sons, Martin (Jasina)...
Ernest “Leo” Arthur, age 82, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1938, a son of the late Ernest Burtell and Eva...
Catherine Harriet Griffin Huntsville, Ohio
Catherine Harriet Griffin, age 87, of Huntsville, Ohio and formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 11:08 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Mary Rutan Hospital emergency room in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio May 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Margaret B. (Ward) Kridler.
On May 11, 1960, she married Murray W. Griffin and he preceded her in death July 5, 1986.
She is survived by six children, Ann and Greg...
Catherine Harriet Griffin, age 87, of Huntsville, Ohio and formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 11:08 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Mary Rutan...
Rudy Jay Keith Bellefontaine, Ohio
Rudy Jay Keith, age 46, of rural Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.
As a member of the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band he was known as “Stone Bird” and was one of the Head Warriors. “Bird” was born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Rudy and Pam (Stout) Keith.
He married Danielle Brugler August 12, 2012, and she survives in rural Bellefontaine. “Bird” is also survived by his father and...
Rudy Jay Keith, age 46, of rural Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.
As a member of the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band he was known as “Stone...
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