All Obituaries
Larry Leroy Wical Springfield, Missouri
Larry Leroy Wical, age 74, of Springfield, Missouri, and formerly of Jackson Center passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 in St. Marys. Larry was born Tuesday, August 22, 1945 in Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was the second son born to Edward W. and R. Romaine (Baughn) Wical.
Larry married Marjorie J. (Painter) Wical on October 12, 1988 on Kahaluu Beach, Kona, Hawaii. She preceded Larry in death February 27, 2017.
Larry’s surviving family members...
Larry Leroy Wical, age 74, of Springfield, Missouri, and formerly of Jackson Center passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 in St. Marys. Larry was born Tuesday, August 22, 1945...
William Dean Harpest Bellefontaine, Ohio
William Dean Harpest, Bill to those that knew him, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at his home on March 26, 2020.
Bill was born on August 16, 1943 to Willis and Mary Harpest. Bill is survived by his mother, Mary Harpest; sons, Shawn Harpest and Shannon Harpest; mother of his children, Arzella Harpest; sisters, Rosemary Harpest and Vaunetta ‘Kookie” Berry; brother, Larry Harpest; nephew, Mark Harpest; niece, Jan (Tom) Sheunamen; and sister-in-law, Patsy...
William Dean Harpest, Bill to those that knew him, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at his home on March 26, 2020.
Bill was born on August 16, 1943 to Willis and Mary Harpest....
Ruby Eileen Brugler Bellefontaine, Ohio
Ruby Eileen Brugler, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio.
Eileen was born in Logan County Ohio January 25, 1924, to the late Herman and Blanche Cleora (Fry) Siegenthaler Knowlton.
She married Bert D. Brugler of Bellefontaine in 1942, and he preceded her in death August 21, 1976. Eileen was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna...
Ruby Eileen Brugler, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus,...
Michael E. Trowbridge Lakeview, Ohio
Michael E. Trowbridge, age 75, of Lakeview, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Lancaster March 6, 1945, to William E. and Betty L. (Justice) Trowbridge. Mike was preceded in death by his father, William E. Trowbridge.
Mike married Barbara Krock June 17, 1995, and she survives in Lakeview. He is also survived by step-children, Julia...
Michael E. Trowbridge, age 75, of Lakeview, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was...
Ruth E. Hughes Lancaster, Ohio
Ruth E. Hughes, age 90, of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:40 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020 in Altercare of Lanfair in Lancaster.
She was born June 2, 1929, a daughter of the late William B. and Nellie M. (Brandeberry) Foughty. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Fae Foughty and Edith Akey and two brothers, Joe and Roy Foughty.
Ruth is survived by her three sons, Paul Dennis (Pat) Prall of Lancaster, Scott David (Angela) Prall...
Ruth E. Hughes, age 90, of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:40 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020 in Altercare of Lanfair in Lancaster.
She was born June...
Betty Lou Gibson Bellefontaine, Ohio
Betty Lou Gibson, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:22 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Williamson, West Virginia June 2, 1937, to the late Leo and Myrtle Marie (Perry) Gannon.
On October 24, 1964, she married Verlyn L. “Gib” Gibson Sr. and he preceded her in death April 14, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Smith; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ernestine and Bill...
Betty Lou Gibson, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:22 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Williamson, West...
Amy Wildermuth Maplewood, Ohio
Amy Wildermuth, age 61, of Maplewood, Ohio passed away peacefully at 1:03 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home following a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born July 1, 1958 in Minot, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Rayman and Lucille (Busek) Moffitt. In addition to her parents, Amy was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dan Johnson.
On June 28, 1985, Amy married Michael Wildermuth at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and he survives in...
Amy Wildermuth, age 61, of Maplewood, Ohio passed away peacefully at 1:03 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home following a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born July 1,...
Clyde R.R. Watkins St. Paris, Ohio
Clyde R.R. “Rick” Watkins, age 60, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.
He was born May 5, 1959, a son of the late Clyde R. and Bessie (Goings) Watkins. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Bell.
On December 31, 1991, Rick married Cynthia “Cindy” (Roby) Martin-Watkins in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along with his two children, Clyde...
Clyde R.R. “Rick” Watkins, age 60, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.
He was born May 5, 1959, a son of the...
Joyce M. Rostorfer Jackson Center, Ohio
Joyce M. Rostorfer, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born December 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Perry Louis and Wilma B. (Tomlinson) Heintz. On July 8, 1951, Joyce married, her husband of sixty five years, Marvin Eugene Rostorfer in Jackson Center, and he preceded her in death March 8, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rita Newberry; her...
Joyce M. Rostorfer, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born December 19, 1933, a...
Ruby J. Frost West Liberty, Ohio
Ruby J. Frost, age 93, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2020, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Urbana, Ohio October 19, 1926, to the late John Raymond and Inez Lorraine (Toomire) Snarr. Ruby married Donn Wade Frost August 23, 1945, in Champaign County and he preceded her in death June 21, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her son, Corey Wade Frost; two sisters, Virginia Brecount and Janis Hayes;...
Ruby J. Frost, age 93, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2020, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Urbana, Ohio October 19, 1926, to...
Laurence L. Abbott Bellefontaine, Ohio
Laurence L. Abbott, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Larry was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio October 20, 1941, to the late Laurence Ludlow and Ethel (Gilbert) Abbott. He was also preceded in death by a son, James W. “Bubba” Abbott; sons-in-law, Randall Skidmore and John Eric “Rick” Urban and a sister, Constance White.
Larry married the former Helen...
Laurence L. Abbott, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Larry was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio October 20,...
Carl L. Renkert Zanesfield, Ohio
Carl D. Renkert, age 83, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Logan County Ohio March 7, 1937, to the late Harold Keller and Helen Elizabeth (Carter) Renkert.
On June 29, 1959, he married the love of his life, Linda Lou Lenhart and she survives. Along with his wife of sixty years, he is also survived by his sons, Michael (Kris) Renkert and Jeffrey (Angie)...
Carl D. Renkert, age 83, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Logan County Ohio March...
Willard L. King West Liberty, Ohio
Willard L. King, age 88, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
He was born in Cass County, Missouri November 12, 1931, a son of the late Archie L. and Fern S. (King) King. In addition to his parents, Willard was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Paul and Valeta Headrick and three brothers, Herbert King, Merle King, and Forest Dale King.
On October 6, 1957, Willard married the...
Willard L. King, age 88, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
He was born in Cass County,...
James R. Baker Bellefontaine, Ohio
James R. Baker, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:40 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born September 23, 1950, a son of the late Pat and Phyllis (Manahan) Baker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Marlow.
Jim is survived by his two brothers, Junior Baker and Tim (Shelley) Baker; three nephews, Mike (Loretta) Stroud, Sampson Marlow, and Christopher Marlow; a brother-in-law, Bob...
James R. Baker, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:40 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born September 23,...
Cheri Vance Rushsylvania, Ohio
Cheri (McKenzie) Vance, age 57, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family March 16, 2020.
She was born March 30, 1962, to Arthur and Beverly (Morrison) McKenzie, both of whom proceed her in death.
Cheri graduated from Miami University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She worked for the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center for four years and then worked for the Ridgemont Local Schools for eighteen years before retiring. She had...
Cheri (McKenzie) Vance, age 57, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family March 16, 2020.
She was born March 30, 1962, to Arthur and Beverly...
Geraldine E. Mitchell Bellefontaine, Ohio
Geraldine E. Mitchell, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, March 15, 2020 in Gahanna, Ohio at her daughter’s home.
Geraldine was born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio July 23, 1932, to the late William Edgar and Glendora (Dolby) Sanders. She married Milton Roger Mitchell November 11, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana, and he preceded her in death February 19, 2005. She was also preceded in death by a son, Philip Mitchell;...
Geraldine E. Mitchell, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, March 15, 2020 in Gahanna, Ohio at her daughter’s home.
Geraldine was born in Mechanicsburg,...
Ralph M Sailor Jackson Center, Ohio
Ralph M. Sailor, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 12:51 a.m. March 14, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Jackson Center June 13, 1932, a son of the late Paul L. and Margarette A. (Brockman) Sailor. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Veit and three brothers, Robert, Richard and John Sailor.
On December 27, 1960 in North Olmsted, Ohio, he married Helen "Barbara" Hart and she survives in Jackson...
Ralph M. Sailor, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 12:51 a.m. March 14, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Jackson Center June 13, 1932,...
Doris E. Ward Prater West Liberty
Doris E. Ward Prater, 99, passed away on March 13, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Born in Logan County on January 16, 1921, to Jesse M. and Hazel M. Stutzman Headings, Doris was welcomed to the family by her brother, Boyd V. Headings.
Mrs. Prater was graduated from DeGraff High School class of 1939 and from the Springfield City Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 earning her license as a registered nurse. On December 18, 1942, Doris married Stewart R. Ward in...
Doris E. Ward Prater, 99, passed away on March 13, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Born in Logan County on January 16, 1921, to Jesse M. and Hazel M. Stutzman Headings,...
Karen Sue Cole Bellefontaine, Ohio
Karen Sue Cole, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine November 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Emery L. and Nan E. (Harnish) Meredith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George E. Meredith.
She is survived by her son, Shawn (Heather) Cole and grandchildren Aiden and Eva Cole, all of Encinitas, California; a sister-in-law, Marsha...
Karen Sue Cole, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born in...
John E. Pearson Kenton, Ohio
John E. Pearson, age 78, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio April 9, 1941, to the late Charles and Lucille (Eikenbary) Pearson. On August 19, 1972, he married Judith A. Ruble and she preceded him in death November 16, 2017. A sister, Charlotte Pearson, also preceded John in death.
He is survived by his sons, Brad (Kim) Pearson of Belle Center, Ohio, David...
John E. Pearson, age 78, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio April 9, 1941,...
Michael Dee Fleming Louisville, Kentucky
Michael Dee Fleming, age 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away suddenly Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his Louisville home.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio September 21, 1956, a son of the late Harry R. and Ruth I. (Sloan) Fleming. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gregg, Kim and Chris Fleming and sisters-in-law, Jill Fleming and Sharon Fleming.
He is survived by the love of his life, Jeannie Whitmer of Louisville; a sister, Cheryl (Daren) Fogle of Kenton,...
Michael Dee Fleming, age 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away suddenly Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his Louisville home.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio September 21, 1956, a son of the...
Ray Eugene Leininger Jackson Center, Ohio
Ray Eugene Leininger, age 95, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Jackson Center August 2, 1924, a son of the late Walter E. and Kathryn (Brann) Leininger, and lived all his life in Jackson Center.
On May 31, 1944, Ray married the former Velma P. Fogt, his wife of sixty one years in Jackson Center, and she preceded him in death January 13, 2005. He was also...
Ray Eugene Leininger, age 95, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Jackson...
Carolyn Sue Milby Sidney, Ohio
Carolyn Sue “Pegg” (Rose) Milby, age 77, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Sidney September 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Beatrice Eleanor (Heintz) Rose. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roderic Rose.
On October 15, 1988, Carolyn married Robert Milby in Jackson Center, Ohio and he survives along with a daughter, Mika Rivera of Sidney; two...
Carolyn Sue “Pegg” (Rose) Milby, age 77, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Sidney September...
Thomas F. Burkhammer DeGraff, Ohio
Thomas F. Burkhammer, age 84, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday morning, March 6, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community.
He was born in Camden, West Virginia September 19, 1935, to the late James Franklin and Martha Ann (Messenger) Burkhammer. Tom was also preceded in death by a son, David Matlock; sisters, Margie Burkhammer, Emogene Burkhammer, and Alice Blackwell and brothers Jim, Clarence and Willie Burkhammer.
Tom married Thelma Jean...
Thomas F. Burkhammer, age 84, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday morning, March 6, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community.
He was born in Camden, West Virginia September 19, 1935, to the...
Larry J. Preston Bellefontaine, Ohio
Larry J. Preston, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio May 25, 1946, to the late Robert and Jane (Kessler) Preston.
Larry is survived by his wife of fifty one years, Beverly (Caudell) Preston; his brothers, Ray (Carol) Preston of Arcanum, Ohio and Richard (Judy) Preston of Ormond Beach, Florida; his sisters-in-law, Pam Caudell...
Larry J. Preston, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Dayton,...
Lucille E. Small West Mansfield, Ohio
Lucille E. Small, age 75, of West Mansfield, Ohio passed away at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born November 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Katherine Lucille (Hudson) Foulk.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Tammy Durnell; four grandchildren, Brandy Durnell, Lanny Durnell III, Dominic Durnell, and Catana Thomas; three great grandchildren, Daniel Hicks, Lauren Hicks, and Alexander Durnell; a sister,...
Lucille E. Small, age 75, of West Mansfield, Ohio passed away at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born November 10, 1944, a...
Francis Salyers West Liberty, Ohio
Francis Salyers, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born July 5, 1940, a son of the late Frank and Ethel Mae (Salyer) Salyers. In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita M. Heath and Anita Seiser; three brothers, Mike Salyers and two infants; three sisters-in-law, Judy Ferryman, Bonnie Salyers and Linda...
Francis Salyers, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born July 5,...
Charles Edward Newland Bellefontaine, Ohio
Charles Edward Newland, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, March 2, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Chuck was born in Lima, Ohio February 24, 1937, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mabel (Hern) Newland. He married the former Rebecca Ann Bryan August 26, 1961 in Findlay, Ohio and she preceded him in death January 26, 2004.
Chuck is survived by his son, Mark Brian (Beth Natali) Newland of Westerville, Ohio and his daughter,...
Charles Edward Newland, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, March 2, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Chuck was born in Lima, Ohio February 24, 1937, to...
Dale Phillip Snapp Bellefontaine, Ohio
Dale Phillip Snapp, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:08 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Huntsville, Ohio November 30, 1938, a son of the late Roy E. and Myrle (Idle) Snapp. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Avis Nicholas, Wilda Hayes, Dwight Snapp, Howard Snapp and Richard Snapp and a brother in law, Gordon Graves.
On August 29, 1958, he married Dorothy (Clason) Snapp...
Dale Phillip Snapp, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:08 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Huntsville,...
David Allen Lesser Jackson Center, Ohio
David Allen Lesser, age 63, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 12:41 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born May 9, 1956, a son of the late Conrad and Norma Jenne (Basinger) Lesser. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Lesser.
On May 23, 2013, David married the former Alice Marie Korn in Alliance, Nebraska, and she survives along with three stepdaughters, Kristin (John) Pointon, Sarah Jones, and Rachel Jones; four...
David Allen Lesser, age 63, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 12:41 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born May 9, 1956, a son of...
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