All Obituaries
Barbara M. Hartzler West Liberty
Barbara M. Hartzler, age 100, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 9:10 A.M. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Porter County Indiana October 29, 1918, to the late William and Anna Birky.
On October 2, 1943, she married Donald B. Hartzler and he preceded her in death. Barbara was also preceded in death by six siblings and an infant granddaughter, Bonnie Jean Hostetler.
She is survived by a brother,...
Barbara M. Hartzler, age 100, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 9:10 A.M. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Porter...
Rodger Dean Jones Sr. DeGraff
Rodger Dean Jones Sr., age 75, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:19 P.M. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Springfield, Ohio September 14, 1943, to Verna Violet (Boggs) Jones and the late Estil Jones. In addition to his father, Rodger was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Kerns and two brothers, Earnie and Billy Jones.
On December 23, 1978, Rodger married Virginia Ann Wilt, and she survives in West...
Rodger Dean Jones Sr., age 75, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:19 P.M. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Springfield,...
Edith Parmer Bellefontaine
Edith Parmer passed away peacefully November 6. Born May 9, 1926, in Bellefontaine to Ed and Edith (Stein) Switzer, she was a 1944 graduate of Huntsville School. She married Gail L. Parmer in Logan County on August 6, 1947; he predeceased her on December 27, 1979.
She is survived by her three children, Martine (Gregory) Millman, Ed (Pam) Parmer, Penelope (Jerome) Parmer-Britton, and step-daughter Debbie (Warren) Blair; grandchildren Bridget Millman, Camille Parmer, Anna (Allan An)...
Edith Parmer passed away peacefully November 6. Born May 9, 1926, in Bellefontaine to Ed and Edith (Stein) Switzer, she was a 1944 graduate of Huntsville School. She married Gail L. Parmer...
Sharon Kay Lockwood Bellefontaine
Sharon Kay Lockwood, age 78, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Lewistown, Ohio.
She was born in Lima, Ohio November 2, 1940, to the late Herbert L. and Verna L. (Bailey) Ault. Kay married William Thomas “Bill” Lockwood August 6, 1960 at the Muchinippi Church, and he preceded her in death November 1, 2003. Kay was also preceded in death by an infant son Thomas Lockwood.
Kay...
Sharon Kay Lockwood, age 78, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Lewistown, Ohio.
She was born in Lima, Ohio November 2,...
Nancy Ellen Weimer Bellefontaine
Nancy Ellen Weimer, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:22 A.M. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus.
She was born in Bellefontaine January 25, 1937, a daughter of the late Frederick and Estelle (Hoffman) Durham.
On August 25, 1984, she married Don Lincoln Weimer and he preceded her in death as well as a brother, Frederick “Pete” Durham and a...
Nancy Ellen Weimer, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:22 A.M. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Wesley Glen Retirement Community...
Frances P. Funk Bellefontaine
Frances P. Funk, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 8:25 A.M. at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Logan County Ohio April 26, 1935, to the late Frank H. and May E. (Walters) Knight.
On February 22, 1957, she married William Earl Funk and he preceded her in death December 19, 2003. Frances was also preceded in death by her siblings, Laura Fullerton, Herschel Leroy Knight, Perry Vincent Knight, and Wesley J....
Frances P. Funk, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 8:25 A.M. at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Logan...
Laurie L. Bowling Bellefontaine
Laurie L. (Ashcraft) Bowling, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:31 P.M. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine August 15, 1955, to the late Daniel W. and Nancy D. (Sparks) Ashcraft. Laurie was also preceded in death by her brothers, William “Bill” Ashcraft and Jeffery Richard Ashcraft and a nephew, Jackson Blue Ashcraft.
She is survived by her daughter, Heidi...
Laurie L. (Ashcraft) Bowling, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:31 P.M. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in...
Daniel William Ashcraft Bellefontaine
Daniel William “Dan” Ashcraft, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:03 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 10, 1930, to the late Robert Wilson and Mildred Marie (MacDonald) Ashcraft.
On November 24, 1951, he married Nancy Diane Sparks and she preceded him in death June 3, 2005. Dan was also preceded in death by his children, Daniel William “Bill”...
Daniel William “Dan” Ashcraft, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:03 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in...
Helen Joan Gratz Belle Center
Helen Joan Gratz, age 94, of Waynesfield / Roundhead, Ohio passed away Friday morning, November 9, 2018 at 9:30 A.M. at her home.
She was born in Auglaize County Ohio October 13, 1924, to the late Raymond and Ferrol Campbell Davis.
On May 19, 1945, Helen married Maurice L. Gratz and he passed away April 12, 1991. Helen was also preceded in death by brothers Roy, Dean, Robert, Richard, and Ronnie Davis, and sisters Jean Goble and Ruth...
Helen Joan Gratz, age 94, of Waynesfield / Roundhead, Ohio passed away Friday morning, November 9, 2018 at 9:30 A.M. at her home.
She was born in Auglaize County Ohio...
Florence Rush Bucher Bellefontaine
Florence Rush Yothers Bucher, age 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2018 in Indiana. She was born April 8, 1921 to the late I. Erwin and Nora Rush Yothers.
On September 14, 1946, Florence married Harold Musselman Bucher who died in 2004. During her 58 years of marriage, she lived in Dallastown, PA, Atmore, AL, Scottdale, PA and Bellefontaine, OH.
She was also preceded in death by her nine siblings: Naomi, Ruth, Miriam, Paul, Esther, Richard...
Florence Rush Yothers Bucher, age 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2018 in Indiana. She was born April 8, 1921 to the late I. Erwin and Nora Rush...
Robert Neal Caudill Bellefontaine
Robert “Neal” Caudill, age 63, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Thursday, November 8, 2018.
He was born in Hamilton, Ohio July 23, 1955, to the late Bobby G. Caudill and Mary (Lee) Caudill who survives in Huntsville.
He is also survived by his children, Jason (Laura) Caudill and Amber (Scott) Fergus; five grandchildren and his brothers, Kenneth Wayne (Sue) Caudill and Gary Dale (Shelly) Caudill.
Neal was a Walmart truck driver...
Robert “Neal” Caudill, age 63, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Thursday, November 8, 2018.
He was born in Hamilton, Ohio July 23, 1955, to the late Bobby G....
Dianna Lee Focht Bellefontaine
Dianna Lee “Danny” Focht, age 66 of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:10 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 13, 1952 in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Gerald M. and Carmen Joan (Bodey) Elsass. She was also preceded in death by two infant children, Amanda Jo and David Lester Focht and her in-laws, Lester and Jane Focht.
Dianna married the love of her life,...
Dianna Lee “Danny” Focht, age 66 of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:10 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by her...
Harry A. Ricks Jr. Bellefontaine
Harry A. Ricks Jr., age 85, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 12:00 A.M. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Huntsville October 26, 1933, to the late Harry Alfred and Evelyn (Gregg) Ricks Sr. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a son, Garry Ricks and a half-sister, Mary Jo Knapp.
On November 9, 1956, Harry married Phyllis Hurley in Mt. Victory, Ohio and she...
Harry A. Ricks Jr., age 85, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 12:00 A.M. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Huntsville October...
Mary L. Roby Bellefontaine
Mary L. Roby, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday evening October 29, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 8, 1934, to Emmett and Edna (Strong) Roby who preceded her in death. Mary was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willis Roby, Alvin Roby, and Norman Roby.
Mary is survived by one sister, LaDema (Warren) VanGundy of Wapakoneta, Ohio; a special friend, Marion Palmer of...
Mary L. Roby, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday evening October 29, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 8,...
Wilbur D. Miller Bellefontaine
Wilbur D. 'Dave' Miller, age 74, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:35 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 25, 1943, a son of the late Wilson Michael and Bessie Leland (Elliott) Miller. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lura Roth and Alice Ricketts.
On February 3, 1963, he married Bonnie Mitchell and she survives.
He is also survived by their three...
Wilbur D. 'Dave' Miller, age 74, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:35 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in...
Shirley A. King DeGraff
Shirley A. King, age 77, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Adams County Indiana April 27, 1941, to the late Paul and Clara (High) Hindenlang. Shirley was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Lloyd.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Terry L. King whom she married October 17, 1959, in Adams County Indiana. She is also survived by her children, Jerry...
Shirley A. King, age 77, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Adams County Indiana April 27,...
George Lewis Adelsberger Bellefontaine
George Lewis Adelsberger, age 84, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 8:55 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Summit County Ohio April 23, 1934, the son of the late George Alexander and Mary Catharine (Pay) Adelsberger.
On June 21, 1951, he married Alice Mae Roberts and she preceded him in death June 13, 2010.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Malinda Rodenberger Agner of Bellefontaine, Ohio; three...
George Lewis Adelsberger, age 84, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 8:55 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Summit...
George C. Bateman Bellefontaine
George C. Bateman, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:27 A.M. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in South Charleston, Ohio January 3, 1943, a son of the late Henry T. Sr. and Marie (Bush) Bateman.
On July 22, 1967 in Russells Point, Ohio, he married Mary Lou Stevenson and she preceded him in death March 7, 1999. George was also preceded in death by siblings Mildred Davis, Anna Lee Godwin, Wanda King,...
George C. Bateman, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:27 A.M. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in South Charleston, Ohio January 3, 1943,...
Constance Darlene Orsborne DeGraff
Constance Darlene “Connie” Orsborne, age 50, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 6:15 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 5, 1967, to the late Earl Eugene and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by a sister, Jeannie Young and two brothers, Eddie and Jeff Zirkle.
Connie is survived by her boyfriend of thirteen years, Justin...
Constance Darlene “Connie” Orsborne, age 50, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 6:15 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.
She was born in...
Patricia S. Zook West Liberty
Patricia S. Zook, age 85, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 9:20 P.M. Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in San Antonio, Texas November 4, 1932, to the late John M. and Lorraine M. (Maley) Stockton.
On June 5, 1954, she married Col. David H. Zook and he preceded her in death October 4, 1967.
She is survived by her daughters, Lydia L. (Roger F. Kressly) Zook of Orlando, Florida, and Alice Zook Garrett of Edmond,...
Patricia S. Zook, age 85, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 9:20 P.M. Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in San Antonio,...
Thomas A. White Bellefontaine
Thomas A. White, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 A.M. Monday, October 22, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio April 24, 1953, the son of the late Henry Clay Jr. and Mary Lou (Thompson) White. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild.
On June 12, 1982 in Bellefontaine, he married Cathie L. Alexander and she survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy L....
Thomas A. White, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 A.M. Monday, October 22, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in...
Betty B. Collum Bellefontaine
Betty B. Collum, age 91, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Saturday morning October 27, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Belle Center August 18, 1927, to the late Raymond and Reba Mae (Ewing) Henry.
Betty married James Elmer Collum March 5, 1947 in Rushsylvania, Ohio, and he preceded her in death April 22, 2010. She was also preceded in death by brothers Carl “Buzz” Henry and...
Betty B. Collum, age 91, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Saturday morning October 27, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in...
Marilyn Smith McGhan DeGraff
Marilyn Dix Smith McGhan, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:00 A.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following complications from a car accident.
She was born in Newark, Ohio March 4, 1944 to the late Robert and Edna (Oyer) Dix.
Marilyn is survived by her husband William F. McGhan, whom she married January 28, 1990. She is also survived by her three sons, Brent Smith, Brian Smith, and...
Marilyn Dix Smith McGhan, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:00 A.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following...
Marjorie S. Cooksey West Liberty
Marjorie S. Cooksey, age 78, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home. She was born in West Liberty March 7, 1940, to the late Robert L. & Pauline (Sellars) King.
On December 21, 1957, Marjorie married Thomas J. Cooksey, and he preceded her in death September 11, 1987. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mable Predmore and Barb Downing and a brother, Richard King.
Marjorie is survived by her three sons, Thomas R....
Marjorie S. Cooksey, age 78, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home. She was born in West Liberty March 7, 1940, to the late Robert L. &...
Virginia Moran Bellefontaine
Virginia “Ginny” Moran, 99 ½ , of Indian Lake, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018.
Ginny credits her longevity to her sense of humor. She always said laughter is the best medicine because you always feel good when you laugh, and when you’re healthy, you’re wealthy. She loved everyone she knew and she knew everyone. Ginny was a longtime supporter of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge and was one of the original organizers. She will...
Virginia “Ginny” Moran, 99 ½ , of Indian Lake, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018.
Ginny credits her longevity to her sense of humor. She always said laughter...
Suzanne Mitchell Bellefontaine
Suzanne Mitchell, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:40 P.M. at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born January 18, 1930, to the late Frank Reid and Marjorie (Nagel) Shepard.
Suzanne is survived by her sons, Greg (Jo) Miller of Orient, Donald (Brenda) Miller of South Carolina, and Garth (Tina) Miller of Bellefontaine and several loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Suzanne was an art major at The Ohio State...
Suzanne Mitchell, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:40 P.M. at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born January 18, 1930, to the late...
Vivian Leigh Reese Jackson Center
Vivian Leigh Reese, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday morning October 12, 2018, at the residence of Quentin and Lisa Reese in Jackson Center.
She was born in Pike County Kentucky July 17, 1942, to the late Geneva (Robinson) and Grover Butler. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vic
Butler and Grover (Bud) Butler. Vivian married the late Q.V. Reese May 28, 1960 in Kentucky.
She is...
Vivian Leigh Reese, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday morning October 12, 2018, at the residence of Quentin and Lisa Reese in Jackson Center.
She was...
Don R. Mann Jackson Center
Don R. Mann, age 89, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home with his loving son by his side. He was born January 2, 1929, in Jackson Township in Shelby County to the late Elmer P. and Mayme M. (Rickert) Mann.
Don married Lois Gerber January 30, 1949 in Jackson Center, and she preceded him in death April 26, 2013. He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Bailey Mann; a sister, Betty...
Don R. Mann, age 89, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home with his loving son by his side. He was born January 2, 1929, in Jackson...
Ted Michael Ricketts Bellefontaine
Ted Michael Ricketts, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine December 26, 1961, to the late Milo Andrew and Patricia C. (Smith) Ricketts.
Ted is survived by his sister, Susan Ricketts of Indianapolis, Indiana; his brother, Timothy (Renee) Ricketts of Napoleon, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
A 1980 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, Ted...
Ted Michael Ricketts, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine December 26,...
LeRoy E. Elliott DeGraff
Devoted husband, Dad, and Grandpa, LeRoy E. Elliott of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior just before midnight October 5, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. LeRoy was 89 years old, and everything good and wonderful to his family who already feel the loss, and wish they could talk to him once again.
LeRoy was born in Michigan April 4, 1929, a son of the late LeRoy and Kathryn (DeGreen) Elliott, Sr. He was a Korean Conflict...
Devoted husband, Dad, and Grandpa, LeRoy E. Elliott of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior just before midnight October 5, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital...
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