All Obituaries
Ralph Lyle Cook Bellefontaine
Ralph Lyle Cook, age 83, of Harper, Ohio passed away at 11:50 P.M. Sunday, January 13, 2019.
He was born In Toledo, Ohio September 1, 1935, to Ralph and Margarite (Dushanne) Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Mike; his sister, Phyllis Hoepfl and a son, Ralph Roy “Rob” Cook.
He is survived by his three sons, Michael Cook, Donald (Kris) Cook and Eric (Domini) Cook; nine...
Ralph Lyle Cook, age 83, of Harper, Ohio passed away at 11:50 P.M. Sunday, January 13, 2019.
He was born In Toledo, Ohio September 1, 1935, to Ralph and Margarite (Dushanne) Cook. In...
Robert George Quay Belle Center
Robert George Quay, age 84, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio and most recently of West Liberty, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday evening January 11, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
Bob was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 28, 1934, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen (George) Quay. He married Janice M. Johnston June 5, 1955, in the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death March 11, 2018. Bob was...
Robert George Quay, age 84, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio and most recently of West Liberty, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday evening January 11, 2019, at Green Hills Community...
Elizabeth A. Whitaker Bellefontaine
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Whitaker, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine December 22, 1939, to the late J. Hugh and Mildred A. (Coats) Beaty. Betsy was also preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Beaty whom she idolized.
Betsy is survived by her children, Deborah McCall of Bellefontaine and Charles “Chuck” (Michelle) Petersimes of...
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Whitaker, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in...
Bernice June Newman DeGraff
Bernice June Newman, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:04 A.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Green Township Shelby County Ohio July 19, 1931, to the late Clarence and Gladys (Martin) Dorsey.
On December 24, 1949, Bernice married Carl Homer “Sonny” Newman in DeGraff, Ohio, and he preceded her in...
Bernice June Newman, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:04 A.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Green...
Connie Sue Frater Bellefontaine
Connie Sue Frater, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning January 11, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Lima, Ohio June 13, 1947, to the late G.H. and Pauline (Mawhorr) McGinnis.
Connie married Steven P. Frater December 1, 1968, in Kenton, Ohio and he preceded her in death July 28, 2005. Connie was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul O....
Connie Sue Frater, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning January 11, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She...
Johnathan Lynn Adams Bellefontaine
Johnathan Lynn Adams, age 44, of Lexington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home after spending Christmas day with his family.
John was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 18, 1974, to Debra (Cox) Vickers and the late George L. Adams. John was also preceded in death by his grandmothers Alice E. Beltz and Minnietta Brown.
John is survived by his mother, Debra (Greg) Vickers of Bellefontaine; his son, Braxton Adams of Butler; sisters,...
Johnathan Lynn Adams, age 44, of Lexington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home after spending Christmas day with his family.
John was born in...
Gerald L. Besett Bellefontaine
Gerald L. “Jerry” Besett, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:37 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Minonk, Illinois June 4, 1937, to the late Orville and Selma (Hopper) Besett.
On December 1, 1960, he married Bonnie Fisher, and she preceded him in death January 28, 1991. His siblings, Carol and Duane also preceded Jerry in death.
Jerry is survived by his children, Gerri B. (David) Welch of West...
Gerald L. “Jerry” Besett, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:37 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Minonk, Illinois June 4, 1937, to...
Richard R. Helmlinger Jackson Center
Richard R. Helmlinger, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:30 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Jackson Center June 13, 1932, to the late Michael and Selma Irene (Weaver) Helmlinger. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by three sisters, Esther English, Velma Burean, and Willa Holt and a brother, Russell Helmlinger.
On May 28, 1955, Richard married Alma Mae Alexander in Jackson...
Richard R. Helmlinger, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:30 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Jackson Center June...
Marie Heintz Jackson Center
Marie Heintz, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Auglaize County Ohio in 1931, to the late Adrian and Pearl Engel. In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Lange and a brother, Harold Engel.
In 1951, Marie married her husband of sixty five years John Heintz in Moulton, and he preceded her in death.
Marie is survived by her four children, Patricia Brinkman,...
Marie Heintz, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Auglaize County Ohio in 1931, to the late Adrian and Pearl Engel. In addition to...
Gary E. Oakes Sr. Bellefontaine
Gary E. Oakes Sr., age 67, of Dunkirk, Ohio passed away at 11:14 A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Phillipsburg, Montana February 14, 1951, to the late Gregory and Velma Tesch.
On December 31, 1980, Gary married Meryl Eleanor Rosander and she preceded him in death June 3, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Belle Duran and a brother, Bernie Oakes.
Gary is survived by his three...
Gary E. Oakes Sr., age 67, of Dunkirk, Ohio passed away at 11:14 A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Phillipsburg,...
Daniel N. Miller Belle Center
Daniel N. Miller, age 81, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away January 6, 2019, following a period of declining health.
He was born in Holmes County Ohio July 27, 1937, to Noah D. and Anna J. (Raber) Miller.
On November 19, 1959, he married Gertie Mae Hostetler and she survives.
He was a member of the Belle Center Amish Church. Daniel was ordained as minister October 27, 1962.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by ten children, Steven...
Daniel N. Miller, age 81, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away January 6, 2019, following a period of declining health.
He was born in Holmes County Ohio July 27, 1937, to...
Ernest E. Cantrell DeGraff
Ernest E. Cantrell, age 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:15 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Davy, West Virginia April 22, 1940, to the late Robert E. Cantrell and Ethel (Sparks) Cantrell. Ernest was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mavis (Huff) Cantrell; a son, Jeff Cantrell; a granddaughter, Melissa Leonard and brothers, Richard Cantrell and Rodney Cantrell.
On February 26, 1960, in...
Ernest E. Cantrell, age 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:15 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Davy, West...
Ruth E. Fickey Bellefontaine
Ruth E. Fickey, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:30 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine October 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Emma L. (Jackson) Cloninger.
She was a 1966 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and spent time living in Florida for a number of years before moving back home to Ohio.
A graveside service will be held at a...
Ruth E. Fickey, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:30 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in...
Robert L. Davis Jackson Center
Robert “Bob” L. Davis, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening January 5, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 14, 1934, to the late Raymond and Flossie Doris (McGee) Davis. Bob was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lowell, Lloyd, and Jack Davis and a sister, Barbara Longberry.
Bob is survived by his wife, Beverly A. (Lowry) Davis whom he married July 3, 1989 in Somerset, Kentucky. ...
Robert “Bob” L. Davis, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening January 5, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 14, 1934,...
James J. Tromblay Bellefontaine
James J. “Jim” Tromblay, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:08 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
He was born in Tupper Lake, New York February 11, 1929, to the late Patrick Joseph and Della (Henry) Tromblay. A daughter, Melinda Smith in 2016 and brothers, Robert, Donald, Peter, and Paul also preceded Jim in death.
On May 29, 1954, in Stanwood, Washington he married Linda Landry and she survives.
He...
James J. “Jim” Tromblay, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:08 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
He was born in Tupper Lake, New...
A. Miriam Curler Bellefontaine
A. Miriam Curler, age 97, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born in Hardin County Ohio December 9, 1921, to the late Otto and Lucretia (McAdams) Culp.
Miriam married Walter Curler February 2, 1942 in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death August 9, 1999. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Carlos Culp, John Culp, Everett Culp and a sister,...
A. Miriam Curler, age 97, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born in Hardin County Ohio December 9,...
Russell G. Schrader Bellefontaine
Russell G. Schrader, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:15 P.M. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine April 14, 1941, to the late Fredrick Nelson and Alice (Floyd) Schrader. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Schrader.
On February 28, 1965, he married Penny Wagaman, and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by his daughters, Shelley...
Russell G. Schrader, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:15 P.M. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in...
Floyd W. Lambright Belle Center
Floyd W. Lambright, age 82, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born November 12, 1936 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey V. and Clara (Miller) Lambright. He was also preceded in death by his first wife.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Gloria E. (Skinner) Lambright of Kenton; eleven children and twenty two grandchildren.
Floyd worked for Procter &...
Floyd W. Lambright, age 82, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born November 12, 1936 in...
Barbara J. Moffitt Bellefontaine
Barbara J. Moffitt, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 P.M. Saturday, December 22 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio August 16, 1927, to the late Foster and Thelma Doughman.
On June 8, 1947, Rev. Robert Wearley married Barbara and Than W. Moffitt in West Liberty, Ohio. Than preceded Barbara in death February 7, 2011.
Barbara is survived by a son, Roderick (Connie) Moffitt of Defiance, Ohio and...
Barbara J. Moffitt, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 P.M. Saturday, December 22 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio August...
Onalea Metz Jackson Center
Onalea “Lee” Metz, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:17 P.M. Monday, December 24, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born October 7, 1934 in Arkansas. Her aunt, Mary Mills raised her in Verona, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Rick (Nancy) Ambos, Vickie (Steve) Eakins, Darrell (Teresa) Ambos, Cheryl (Steve) Minnich, and Jackie (Scott) Cornwell; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; her first...
Onalea “Lee” Metz, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:17 P.M. Monday, December 24, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born October 7,...
Felicity Marie Vining Bellefontaine
Felicity Marie Vining, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly at 2:03 P.M. Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine September 18, 2018, a daughter of Rachel Brannan and Charles Andrew Vining II both of Bellefontaine.
In addition to her parents, Felicity is survived by her brother, Jacob Vining; maternal grandparents, Tim (Teresa) Wellbaum and Karen Castle; paternal grandparents, Kenneth Wayne Vining,...
Felicity Marie Vining, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly at 2:03 P.M. Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in...
Robert Franklin Clark DeGraff
Robert Franklin Clark, age 68, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at his home.
He was born in Rosewood, Ohio September 21, 1950, the son of the late Harry and Grace (Harvey) Clark.
On October 8, 1969, he married Laura Eileen Smith, and she preceded him in death January 26, 2002. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kristi Michelle Clark August 7, 2016.
He is survived by a daughter, Anita...
Robert Franklin Clark, age 68, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at his home.
He was born in Rosewood, Ohio September 21, 1950, the son of the...
Scott Ray Bellefontaine
Scott Ray, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Patty Jean (Halves) Ray and the late George Louis Ray. Scott was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ashlee N. Ray in 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen (Holderman) Ray of Bellefontaine; a son, Ben Ray of Kettering; his mother, Patty Jean Ray of Groveport, Ohio; three brothers, Sam (Tere) Ray of Columbus, Mike...
Scott Ray, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Patty Jean (Halves) Ray and the...
Lisa Kay Smith West Liberty
Lisa Kay Smith, age 47, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:52 P.M. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Mercy Health in Urbana, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 8, 1971, a daughter of David “Junior” Smith and the late Sally L. (Chapman) Smith. In addition to her mother, Lisa was also preceded in death by a grandson Quinton; a sister, Stacey Lynn McCullough; maternal grandfather, Don Chapman; paternal grandfather, John Smith and...
Lisa Kay Smith, age 47, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:52 P.M. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Mercy Health in Urbana, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 8,...
Linda C. Kelly Bellefontaine
Linda C. (Tapp) Kelly, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:08 A.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Big Springs, Ohio January 4, 1942, to the late Amos and Odetta Mae (Titus) Tapp.
On August 25, 1958, in Mt. Victory, Ohio she married Donald W. Kelly and he preceded her in death November 22, 2009. A daughter, Terri Thompson; a grandson, Chad Huffman and two sisters, Beverly McKinley and LouAnn Craig also preceded Linda...
Linda C. (Tapp) Kelly, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:08 A.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Big Springs, Ohio January 4, 1942, to the...
Russell K. Shepard Bellefontaine
Russell K. Shepard, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:24 A.M. Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio May 23, 1952, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Latimer) Shepard. Along with his parents a sister, also preceded Russell in death.
On September 25, 1988, in Raymond, Ohio he married Linda (Huffman) Shepard and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Jerry Shepard, Julie (Cameron...
Russell K. Shepard, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:24 A.M. Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio May 23, 1952, to...
Phyllis Marie King West Liberty
Beloved wife, mother, Nanny, and friend, Phyllis Marie King, 72, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 10:42 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl Baughman.
On March 19, 1967, Phyllis married her husband of 51 years, Donald “Deputy Don” King, and he survives, along with their four children, Michelle (Brandon) Reed, Donita (Jeff) Hammond, D. Rea (Kaci) King, and...
Beloved wife, mother, Nanny, and friend, Phyllis Marie King, 72, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 10:42 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in...
Peggy J. Harmon Bellefontaine
Peggy J. Harmon, age 49, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:03 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Urbana, Ohio June 24, 1969, to the late Michael Little and Loretta (Francis) Boyer of Bellefontaine.
On June 26, 2010, she married Nelson Harmon and he survives with her five children, Shea (Eric) Horsely, Caleb Cerwinsky, Cody Cerwinsky, Shane (Stacy Conner) Harmon, all of...
Peggy J. Harmon, age 49, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:03 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was...
Gary L. Reprogle Bellefontaine
Gary L. Reprogle, age 70, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning December 14, 2018, at St. Rita’s Care Center in Lima Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 26, 1948, to the late Gail and Theodosia (Vickery) Reprogle.
Gary married Rebecca Ann Krohn June 8, 1974, and she preceded him in death October 13, 2014. Gary was also preceded in death by a son, Jacob D. Reprogle; a grandson, Hunter...
Gary L. Reprogle, age 70, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning December 14, 2018, at St. Rita’s Care Center in Lima Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine,...
Dahlia Maude Jones Bellefontaine
Dahlia Maude Jones, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Allen County Ohio December 5, 1921, a daughter of the late William H. and Margaret A. (Slagle) McClurg.
On October 20, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky she married Daniel Edward Jones and he preceded her in death December 27, 1980. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo...
Dahlia Maude Jones, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Allen...
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