All Obituaries
Lura M. Downing Bellefontaine
Lura M. Downing, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Lura was born February 13, 1936 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Nelson and Mary Eleanor (Horn) Hudson. On December 28, 1954, Lura married John Miller Downing and he preceded her in death September 28, 1973. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Huber.
Lura worked as a medical secretary, a secretary for the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Departments...
Lura M. Downing, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Lura was born February 13, 1936 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Nelson and Mary Eleanor (Horn)...
Rollin M Deslandes Bellefontaine, Ohio
Rollin M. Deslandes, age 78 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born a son of George and Helen (Mabra) Deslandes February 27, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Rollin was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Beverly Clark, Vera Seward, Anne Deslandes and Charles Deslandes.
Rollin is survived by his loving family of sisters, Valorie Taylor, Ruth Ann...
Rollin M. Deslandes, age 78 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born a son...
Shirley A. Hostetler West Liberty, Ohio
Shirley A. Hostetler of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Campbell Place Assisted Living Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Champaign County Ohio February 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Harley Zenith and Dorothy (Kennedy) Flora. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and three sisters, Ruth, Janet and Karen.
On April 18, 1954, she married John David...
Shirley A. Hostetler of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Campbell Place Assisted Living Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She...
Dominique Alexander Fudge Urbana, Ohio
Dominique Alexander Fudge, age 27, of Urbana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020.
Dominique was born in Cincinnati, Ohio September 21, 1992. He is survived by his mother, Darla (Seacatt) Fudge of Urbana; a daughter, Alexis Fudge; siblings, Roderick Williamson of Urbana, Tiffany Womack of Las Vegas, Desaray Fudge of Alabama, and Denico (Beth) Fudge of Urbana; nieces and nephews\, Kameron Womack, LaMar Fudge, LaMont...
Dominique Alexander Fudge, age 27, of Urbana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020.
Dominique was born in Cincinnati, Ohio September 21,...
Gary L. Reeder Kettering, Ohio
Gary L. Reeder, formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away in the evening Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home in Kettering, Ohio surrounded by his family.
Gary was born in Sidney, Ohio March 10, 1939, to the late Ernest and Wilda (Hance) Reeder. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Charles Reeder.
Gary married Wanda Houdeshell November 12, 1961. He loved and is survived by his wife of fifty eight years. He is also survived by his children,...
Gary L. Reeder, formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away in the evening Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home in Kettering, Ohio surrounded by his family.
Gary was born in Sidney, Ohio March 10,...
Phyllis Annabelle Irick Bellefontaine
Phyllis Annabelle (Mosier) Irick ended her long journey on May 31, 2020 at Greenhills Community, West Liberty, Ohio.
A “Child of the Depression”, she was born two miles south of Bluffton, in Wells County, Indiana on September 10, 1928. She was the fourth child of Elmer Foracre Mosier and Rose Eleanor (Black) Mosier. A couple months later, the farm was put up at Sherriff’s Sale with a minimum bid of $50. No one had $50, so the farm didn’t sell. The family...
Phyllis Annabelle (Mosier) Irick ended her long journey on May 31, 2020 at Greenhills Community, West Liberty, Ohio.
A “Child of the Depression”, she was born two miles south...
Richard Aaron Stanford Bellefontaine, Ohio
Richard Aaron Stanford, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 in The Homestead at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Logan County Ohio August 1, 1931, a son of the late Albert Justin and Viola May (Snyder) Stanford. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Suratt, two sisters and a brother.
On December 21, 1968, he married the former Patricia A....
Richard Aaron Stanford, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 in The Homestead at Logan Acres Senior Community...
James Nelson Bowsher Bellefontaine
James Nelson (Jim) Bowsher, 93, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 12, 1926 to the late Chester A and Anna (Becker) Bowsher.
On July 2, 1952 he married Janice M. German in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughters, Rev. Deborah Bowsher of Zanesville, Ohio and Barbara Bowsher of Dublin, Ohio; two Godchildren, Zachriah and Carlina and their parents, Phil and Lori...
James Nelson (Jim) Bowsher, 93, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 12, 1926 to the late Chester A and Anna...
Robert L. Smith Belle Center, Ohio
Robert L. “Bob” Smith, age 95, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 10:29 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 5, 1924, a son of the late Jasper and Edna (Hattery) Smith.
On April 12, 1946, Bob married the former Rita Pauline Claybaugh in Roundhead, Ohio. Bob and Rita made Belle Center their home for seventy one years. Rita preceded him in death May 29, 2017. He was also preceded in death by four...
Robert L. “Bob” Smith, age 95, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 10:29 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 5,...
Danny Michael McDonald Belle Center, Ohio
Danny M. McDonald, age 74, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday morning, May 25, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in the Emergency Department in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Danny was born in Bellefontaine December 30, 1945, to the late Wardner and Patricia (Dolph) Williams. He married Marilyn J. (Liles) McDonald and she preceded him in death October 16, 2011. Danny was also preceded in death by a sister, Pam McDonald.
Danny is survived by...
Danny M. McDonald, age 74, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday morning, May 25, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in the Emergency Department in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Danny...
Jean Wendling Bellefontaine, Ohio
Jean Wendling, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning May 24, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
She was born in West Liberty, Ohio July 6, 1927, to the late Walter Glenn and Cecil Flossie (Strayer) Willits. Jean was married to Albert E. Wendling and he preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ken R. Wendling in 1997 and three sisters.
Jean is survived by her daughter,...
Jean Wendling, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning May 24, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
She was born in West Liberty, Ohio July...
George William Adelsberger Bellefontaine
George William “Bill” Adelsberger left this world to go home to Jesus on May 22nd, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He and his wife Tina were blessed with five sons and two daughters and 17 grandchildren. If you knew Bill, you already know their names. If you did not, there are too many names to write, but just know each one was precious to him.
Bill had golf clubs and fishing gear that he rarely used. If fishing, he was...
George William “Bill” Adelsberger left this world to go home to Jesus on May 22nd, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He and his wife Tina were...
Wyatt Alan Moody Bellefontaine
Wyatt Alan Moody, age 4 days, gained his heavenly wings while in the comfort of his parent’s arms at 2:29 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born May 19, 2020, a son of Christopher Ryan and Mary Gwendolyn (Reaver) Moody.
Wyatt is survived by his brother, Aiden and his sister, Carter; maternal grandparents, Paul and Kelly Reaver; paternal grandparents, Steve and Audrey Moody; maternal great...
Wyatt Alan Moody, age 4 days, gained his heavenly wings while in the comfort of his parent’s arms at 2:29 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in...
John P. Shively DeGraff, Ohio
John P. Shively, age 55, of rural DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.
He was born November 9, 1964, a son of Ralph Shively who survives in DeGraff, and the late Phyllis M. (Francis) Pohlschneider who preceded him in death September 14, 2018.
He is survived by his sister, Leslie Ann “LeeAnn” (Ron) Swonguer of Huntsville, Ohio; two brothers, Dan (Brenda) Shively of Bellefontaine, Ohio and...
John P. Shively, age 55, of rural DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.
He was born November 9, 1964, a son of Ralph...
Orie Richards DeGraff, Ohio
Orie Richards, age 80 of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home May 21, 2020.
He was born December 23, 1939 in Lockney, West Virginia to the late Zella and Derea Richards.
Survivors include his loving wife of thirty one years, Lola Richards; children, Derea Maloy, Brian (Holly) Popa, Bob (Mel) Popa, Brad (Steph) Popa, Heidi (Alan) Pelfrey, Heather (Kirk) Popa; a brother, Rolland Richards; a sister, Jenny Belt; a twin sister, Nora McIntyre; twelve...
Orie Richards, age 80 of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home May 21, 2020.
He was born December 23, 1939 in Lockney, West Virginia to the late Zella and Derea...
Turgut Y. Alper Bellefontaine, Ohio
Turgut Y. Alper passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, one month shy of his 76th birthday.
Turgut was born on June 17, 1944 in Istanbul, Turkey to Mebruke Fatma and Muammer Mehmet Alper.
He spent his childhood and early life in Istanbul, playing soccer and spending his days at the Marmara Sea. Shortly after marrying his wife, Nuray Alper, on December 27, 1969, they immigrated to the States and started a family in Evansville,...
Turgut Y. Alper passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, one month shy of his 76th birthday.
Turgut was born on June 17, 1944 in...
Alda Jean Brugler Zanesfield, Ohio
Alda Jean (Sutherland) Brugler, age 95, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Urbana Health and Rehab Center in Urbana, Ohio.
She was born in Ridgeway, Ohio June 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Harry and Rita (Williams) Sutherland. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rita Ann Larson and Mary LoBianco along with two infants and a grandson, Toby Brugler.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Don) Ropp of West...
Alda Jean (Sutherland) Brugler, age 95, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Urbana Health and Rehab Center in Urbana, Ohio.
She was born in Ridgeway,...
Harriett Selma Mann Jackson Center, Ohio
Harriett Selma Mann, age 100, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Shelby Skilled Rehab in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio January 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Forest Heintz and Selma Etta (Coverstone) Stahler.
Harriett married Virgil Eugene Ambos and he preceded her in death June 16, 1954. She then married Cloyd Korn who also preceded her in death. Harriett later married Luther W. Mann who...
Harriett Selma Mann, age 100, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Shelby Skilled Rehab in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born in Logan...
Naomi Catherine Headings West Liberty, Ohio
Naomi Catherine Headings, 96, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, May 15, 2020, at Green Hills Care Center.
Naomi was born in Washington, DC, on April 15, 1924, to the late Newton S. and Nellie A. (Burkholder) Weber. She married Tillman G. Headings and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1995. Naomi was also preceded in death by her brother John N. Weber, and a great-grandson Isaac.
The oldest of four...
Naomi Catherine Headings, 96, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, May 15, 2020, at Green Hills Care Center.
Naomi was born in Washington,...
Elizabeth Fern Dennis Urbana, Ohio
Elizabeth Fern Dennis, age 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home.
Elizabeth was born in Bakersville, Ohio March 25, 1931, to the late Francis and Edna (Shryock) Zeiner. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Zeiner and her brother, John Zeiner.
Elizabeth married Carroll E. “Pete” Dennis April 19, 1968, in Kingscreek, Ohio and he survives in Urbana. She is also survived...
Elizabeth Fern Dennis, age 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home.
Elizabeth was born in Bakersville, Ohio March 25, 1931, to the late...
Robert E. Myers Bellefontaine, Ohio
Robert E. “Bob” Myers, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his family.
He was born May 22, 1943, a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Poland) Myers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen “Sis” Hudson; a brother, Art Myers; a sister-in-law, Eileen Myers and a brother-in-law, Gerald Hudson.
Bob is survived by his three...
Robert E. “Bob” Myers, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his...
Craig Lee Cox Lakeview, Ohio
Craig Lee Cox, age 62, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home.
He was born February 20, 1958, a son of the late Carlyle Junior and Euma Lee (Floyd) Cox. In addition to his parents, Craig was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Cox and a nephew, Spencer Cox.
Craig had worked as a semi mechanic and is survived by his brother, Steven Cox of Quincy, Ohio; a niece, Trina (Brian) Ehlschlager; three nephews, Nathan Cox, Aaron (Mindy) Cox,...
Craig Lee Cox, age 62, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home.
He was born February 20, 1958, a son of the late Carlyle Junior and Euma Lee (Floyd)...
Jack Brown Belle Center, Ohio
Jack Brown, age 90, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 3, 1930, a son of the late Hamilton W. "H.W." and Mildred E. (Ritenour) Brown.
On October 19, 1958, Jack married the former Mary K. "G.G." Williams in DeGraff, and she preceded him in death February 1, 2010. He was also preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Lyndzey...
Jack Brown, age 90, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 3, 1930,...
Carl Emory Culp Rushsylvania, Ohio
Carl Emory “Deke” Culp, 95, of Rushsylvania passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:32 p.m. in the Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Marysville.
He was born on December 28, 1924, the son of the late John Otto and Lucretia (McAdams) Culp.
On August 18, 1945, he married the former Helen Marie Pugh and she survives in Rushsylvania.
To this union was born, Carol Jo, James David (Luann), Ronald Alan (Lorre), and Luanne. They have nine grandchildren: Lisa...
Carl Emory “Deke” Culp, 95, of Rushsylvania passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:32 p.m. in the Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Marysville.
He was born on December 28,...
Peggy Lee Patrick Bellefontaine, Ohio
Peggy Lee Patrick, age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Peggy was born in Bellefontaine March 26, 1953, to the late Joe Ed and Mary Etta (Holycross) Patrick. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Larry Bush.
Peggy is survived by siblings, Richard (Ellen) Patrick of Rushsylvania, Ohio, Jane (Doug) Burton of Rushsylvania,...
Peggy Lee Patrick, age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Peggy...
Leland E. Tuttle Bellefontaine, Ohio
Leland E. Tuttle, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away early Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Roundhead, Ohio January 22, 1928, a son of the late Lewis Earl and Grace Marie (Teach) Tuttle. He is the last of ten children, having nine siblings precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife of sixty three years, Mary Ruth (Knoff) Tuttle along with two daughters, Beverly (Ronald) Dodds of Marysville, Ohio and Karen (William) Topping of...
Leland E. Tuttle, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away early Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Roundhead, Ohio January 22, 1928, a son of the late...
Delmar D. Cox West Liberty, Ohio
Delmar D. Cox, age 91, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, May 10, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.
Delmar was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 25, 1928, to the late William G. and Laura (Foughty) Cox. He was also preceded in death by six brothers; four sisters; sons, Michael Cox and Delmar “Dean” Cox Jr.; a son-in-law, Joe Shoemaker and...
Delmar D. Cox, age 91, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, May 10, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.
Delmar was born in...
Geraldine C. Stephens Bellefontaine, Ohio
Geraldine C. “Jerry” Stephens, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Waldenburg, Arkansas March 26, 1928, a daughter of the late James Ernest and Yoal (Wooton) Congleton. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Boyd and two brothers, Quen and Melvin Congleton.
On September 2, 1954, she married Donald Eugene Stephens in Cleveland,...
Geraldine C. “Jerry” Stephens, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She...
Carl Grube Jackson Center, Ohio
Carl Grube, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:04 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio November 3, 1943, a son of the late Wayne and Ellen (Grube) King. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Stiver and five brothers, Kenny Grube, Harry Stiver, Roger Grube, Larry Grube, and Terry Stiver.
Carl is survived by two sisters, Shirley Valandingham of Jackson Center and Nancy Pike...
Carl Grube, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:04 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio November 3, 1943, a son of the late...
Theodore L. Harris Belle Center, Ohio
Theodore L. “Ted” Harris, age 85, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine March 31, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Isabelle (Sparks) Harris.
On November 7, 1978, Ted married the former Judy Kensler in Bellefontaine and she preceded him in death July 18, 1986. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Emma Harris; a...
Theodore L. “Ted” Harris, age 85, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He...
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