All Obituaries
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...
Ryan Douglas Ware Jackson Center
Ryan Douglas Ware, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Ryan was born March 30, 1979, in Sidney, Ohio to Douglas and Peggy (Klopfenstein) Ware. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duane and Doris (Yost) Ware and his grandfather-in law, Arthur Barnes.
In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his loving wife, Renee, and his children, Morgan and Logan Gambill,; sisters, Kristi and Jay Bayhan, Melanie and Allen York; grandparents, Norman...
Ryan Douglas Ware, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Ryan was born March 30, 1979, in Sidney, Ohio to Douglas and Peggy (Klopfenstein) Ware. Ryan was preceded...
Rhoda D. Robinson DeGraff
Rhoda D. “Radar” Robinson, age 56, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 1:53 P.M. Tuesday, September, 18, 2018 at home with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina December 24, 1961, to the late Charles and June (Alford) Martindell. June later married Harold Neal and together they raised Rhoda with love in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
On December 28, 1979, Radar married Franchie Robinson at the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine and...
Rhoda D. “Radar” Robinson, age 56, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 1:53 P.M. Tuesday, September, 18, 2018 at home with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Dillon,...
Phyllis M Pohlschneider Bellefontaine
Phyllis M. Pohlschneider, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:55 P.M. Friday, September 14, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Piqua, Ohio January 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Ladonna L. (Reece) Francis. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Forest “Earl” Pohlschneider and a brother, B. Dean Francis.
She is survived by a daughter, Leslie Ann “LeeAnn” (Ron) Swonguer of...
Phyllis M. Pohlschneider, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:55 P.M. Friday, September 14, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Piqua,...
Homer Eugene Nesser DeGraff
Homer Eugene Nesser, age 82, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. He was born in Wellston, Ohio August 26, 1936, to the late Fred and Maggie (Cantrel) Nesser.
Homer was a self-employed horse trainer.
Per Homer’s wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no services.
The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in...
Homer Eugene Nesser, age 82, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. He was born in...
Donnie Lee Stone Bellefontaine
Donnie Lee Stone, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 9:28 P.M. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine in Bellefontaine. He was born April 9, 1956, a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Hall) Stone.
Donnie had previously worked at the Paducah Sun newspaper.
Per Donnie’s request, his body will be cremated and there will be no services.
The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring &...
Donnie Lee Stone, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 9:28 P.M. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine in Bellefontaine. He was...
Amy Kathleen Skidmore Bellefontaine
Amy Kathleen Skidmore, age 94, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon September 12, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in New Hampshire, Ohio to the late Horace Avery and Claribel H. (Huber) Neer. Amy married DeWeese Loder Skidmore August 15, 1945 in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death September 24, 1979. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steven L. Skidmore; a great-grandson,...
Amy Kathleen Skidmore, age 94, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon September 12, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in New...
Donald R. Zimmerman Belle Center
Donald R. “Don” Zimmerman, 77 years old of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully September 12, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born November 11, 1940, in Bellefontaine, Ohio a son of Otto Zimmerman and Bertha (Rogers) Zimmerman. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister Dolores, and his brother Eldon.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon his...
Donald R. “Don” Zimmerman, 77 years old of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully September 12, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was...
Mary Eileen McGowan Bellefontaine
Mary Eileen McGowan, age 101, of Botkins, Ohio and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:57 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio.
She was born in Shelby County Ohio August 22, 1917, a daughter of the late Frank “BF” and Estella (Gerdes) Steenrod.
On December 9, 1945, she married Eldon Ambos McGowan and he preceded her in death June 19, 2006. She was also preceded in death by an infant...
Mary Eileen McGowan, age 101, of Botkins, Ohio and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:57 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio.
She...
Heidi Mae Henderson Bellefontaine
Heidi Mae Henderson, age 49, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at her residence.
She was born in Euclid, Ohio November 12, 1968, the daughter of David Robert Henderson of Independence, Ohio and Jackie (Duty) Koerber of Arizona.
She is also survived by two sons, Richard A. Henderson of Dayton, Ohio and Brian (Ellen) McPherson of Bellefontaine, Ohio; a daughter, Miranda (Courtney) Adamson of Dayton; nine...
Heidi Mae Henderson, age 49, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at her residence.
She was born in Euclid, Ohio November 12, 1968, the daughter of David...
David Eugene Barbee Jackson Center
David Eugene Barbee, age 59, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his home.
David was born in Columbus, Ohio September 22, 1958, to the late Eugene J. and Betty M. (Garrison) Barbee. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tom Barbee; his sister, Donna Carman and a niece, Ginger Carman.
David was a 1976 graduate of Jackson Center High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He also graduated from The Ohio...
David Eugene Barbee, age 59, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his home.
David was born in Columbus, Ohio September 22, 1958, to the late Eugene J. and...
Harold Edward Short DeGraff
Harold Edward Short, age 85, of DeGraff, Ohio entered into the arms of God Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
He was born in Flatwood, Kentucky August 14, 1933, the son of the late Orville and Clara (Keeton) Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Short; a daughter, Sandra Smith; brothers, Curtis Short and Raymond Short and sisters Freda Short and Anna Waugh.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty...
Harold Edward Short, age 85, of DeGraff, Ohio entered into the arms of God Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
He was born in Flatwood, Kentucky August 14, 1933, the son of the late...
Mary Porter DeGraff
Mary Porter, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio September 30, 1937, to the late Laras Cecil and Mary E. (Leeth) Runyan and was raised in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heather Hall; a son-in-law, David Scheff; two sisters, Margaret Kennedy and Virginia Clark and a brother, James Runyan.
On...
Mary Porter, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio September 30, 1937, to...
Fred P. Born Belle Center
Fred P. Born, age 94, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, September 5, 2018 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Fred was born in Hardin County Ohio June 4, 1924, to the late Jacob and Cora (Burkhalter) Born. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Howard Born, Pauline Born, Dorothy Armstrong, Margaret Born, and Warren Born.
Fred is survived by his wife of nearly sixty eight years, Genevie M. (Linson) Born. He is also survived by...
Fred P. Born, age 94, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, September 5, 2018 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Fred was born in Hardin County Ohio June 4, 1924,...
Mary Lou Carr Bellefontaine
Mary Lou Carr, age 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday September 05, 2018. She was born November 21, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ruth (Curtis) Hall and the late Noble Magness. She was the oldest of two daughters. Her sister Darlene Ann (Gene) Barnum of Indiana, proceeded her in death.
Mary Lou married the love of her life, John Patrick Carr January 28, 1950 in Indiana. They were married for 46 years before John passed away, February 19, 1996.
An abundance of...
Mary Lou Carr, age 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday September 05, 2018. She was born November 21, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ruth (Curtis) Hall and the late Noble Magness. She was...
Charles G. Helmandollar DeGraff
Charles G. “Butch” Helmandollar, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:35 A.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio May 5, 1947, to the late Rodney Arlen and Blanche (Mumford) Helmandollar. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by a sister, Darla Corwin.
On August 29, 1965, Butch married the former Rita Thornton in Quincy, Ohio, and she survives along...
Charles G. “Butch” Helmandollar, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:35 A.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born...
Mary Jane Glett Bellefontaine
Mary Jane Glett, a long-time resident of the Bellefontaine area, died peacefully at 9:35 AM on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at her residence in Bellefontaine, Ohio, ending her 92-year journey on earth and entering into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ.
She was born on March 17, 1926 in Auglaize County, the daughter of Otto and Luella (Ambos) McGowan. She graduated from Jackson Center High School in 1944, then moved to Sidney where she worked at Montgomery Ward. In December of 1948...
Mary Jane Glett, a long-time resident of the Bellefontaine area, died peacefully at 9:35 AM on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at her residence in Bellefontaine, Ohio, ending her 92-year journey on...
Olijean W. Scott DeGraff
Olijean W. “Jean” Scott, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Pike County Kentucky January 22, 1937, to the late Jonah and Ruby (Riddell) Stiltner.
On January 25, 1986, she married Wilkie Travis Scott and he preceded her in death May 31, 2013. She was also preceded in death by two previous husbands, Avery Wilson and Frank Woolson; brothers, John Samuel Stiltner,...
Olijean W. “Jean” Scott, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Pike...
Bernard R. Beair DeGraff
Bernard R. “Bernie” Beair, 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Sandusky County Ohio June 23, 1945, to the late Ferdinand and Josephine Hazel (Madden) Beair. In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Beair and a brother, Jesse Beair.
A United States Army Vietnam Veteran, Bernard worked as a truck driver for over...
Bernard R. “Bernie” Beair, 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Sandusky...
Susan Kay Lasure Belle Center
Susan Kay (Shipp) Lasure, age 62, of Harrod, Ohio passed away at 10:01 A.M. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Kenton, Ohio October 22, 1955, to the late Don Shipp and Virginia D. (Dugan) Ray. Susan was also preceded in death by her stepfather, William Ray; a son, Keith Lasure and brothers, Eddie Shipp, and David Ray.
She is survived by her children, Amy Guyton, Alan (Stephanie) Nichols, and Amy Lasure; grandchildren, Markus, Molly, Ruby, and...
Susan Kay (Shipp) Lasure, age 62, of Harrod, Ohio passed away at 10:01 A.M. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Kenton, Ohio October 22, 1955, to the late Don Shipp...
Patricia M. McGowan Jackson Center
Patricia M. McGowan, age 88, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:49 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born in Logan County Ohio November 17, 1929, to the late Paul Revere and Ida Louise (Hessburger) Burden.
On March 11, 1951, she married Ralph E. McGowan and he preceded her in death May 3, 2016.
She is survived by her children, Rick L. (Sharon) McGowan of Celina, Ohio, Joe M. (Brenda) McGowan of Jackson Center, and...
Patricia M. McGowan, age 88, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:49 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born in Logan...
Betty Jean Kossel Jackson Center
Betty Jean Kossel, age 83, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:08 A.M. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio February 24, 1935, to the late Rodney and Cora (Rhodehamel) Schloss. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Bunke; four sisters, Olga Lawrence, Norma May Schloss, Ruth Crabtree, and Melvina Curl and four brothers, Vernon Schloss, George Schloss, John Schloss, and Henry...
Betty Jean Kossel, age 83, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:08 A.M. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio February 24, 1935, to the...
Larry W. Taylor Bellefontaine
Larry W. Taylor, 57, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 16, 1960, to the late Charles “Bud” and Dorothy (Wallace) Taylor. In addition to his parent’s, Larry was also preceded in death by his sister Linda Taylor.
Larry is survived by his son, Andy Taylor of West Liberty, Ohio; a grandson, Tanner Taylor; four brothers, Richard (Julie) Taylor of Zanesfield, Ohio, Dave (Bobbie Jo) Taylor of...
Larry W. Taylor, 57, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 16, 1960, to the late Charles “Bud” and Dorothy...
Harold F. Martin Bellefontaine
Harold (Bud) F. Martin, Jr., 94, of Bellefontaine, died August 19 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1923, in Pemberville, Ohio, son of Harold F. Sr. and Dena (Lohmeyer) Martin. In 1944, he married Gloria Van Camp; they were married 74 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, his three sons, Terry (Carolyn) of Upper St. Claire, PA., Gary (Jane) of Worthington, OH, and Tim of Portage, MI; eight grandchildren including David Sr....
Harold (Bud) F. Martin, Jr., 94, of Bellefontaine, died August 19 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1923, in Pemberville, Ohio, son of Harold F. Sr....
Duane Eugene Hill Bellefontaine
Duane Eugene Hill, age 53, of Urbana, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning August 21, 2018, at the Paul Loffing Rainbow Wing of Champaign Residential Services.
Duane was born in Los Angeles, California April 5, 1965, to Charles E. and Helen Maxine (Stewart) Hill. He worked many years at RTC Industries in Bellefontaine.
Duane is survived by his father, Charles E. Hill of Lynn, Indiana; a daughter, Helen M. Hill of Phoenix,...
Duane Eugene Hill, age 53, of Urbana, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning August 21, 2018, at the Paul Loffing Rainbow Wing of Champaign Residential...
Ernest LeRoy Sine Bellefontaine
Ernest LeRoy Sine, 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:16 P.M. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine February 19, 1946, the son of the late Ernest H. and Elsie Marie (Davis) Sine.
He is survived by two daughters, Charity (Doug) Johnson and Catherine Sine, both of Bellefontaine and grandchildren Kristen, Heather, Taylor, DJ, and Everly.
LeRoy was a 1964 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and a 1973 graduate of the...
Ernest LeRoy Sine, 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:16 P.M. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine February 19, 1946, the son of the late...
Luther Bradley Sr. DeGraff
Luther Bradley Sr., age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:19 P.M. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born in Kentucky September 2, 1955, to the late Ashland and Zelma (Jones) Bradley. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by two brothers.
Luther is survived by his four children, Diane Bradley, Luther Bradley Jr., Louis Allan (Krista) Bradley, and Michael Bradley; seven grandchildren, Caitlyn Elliott, Landyn Thompson,...
Luther Bradley Sr., age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:19 P.M. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born in Kentucky September 2, 1955, to the...
Kathryn Jean Shirk Bellefontaine
Kathryn Jean “Katie” Shirk, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:25 P.M. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio May 19, 1928, to the late Clarence and Matilda J. (Hazelgrove) Reynolds. In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by a son, Robert Sterling Wampler.
On February 15, 1990, Katie married James Shirk in Bellefontaine, and he survives along with her...
Kathryn Jean “Katie” Shirk, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:25 P.M. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in...
John T. Adams Bellefontaine
John T. Adams, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:45 A.M. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Ohio. He was born September 11, 1948, to the late John Thomas and Marguerite Theresa (McNamara) Adams.
John is survived by a son, Jeffrey Scott Adams; a daughter, Alisa Christine Adams; a brother, Robert Adams, and many special friends in Logan and Allen Counties.
John was brick mason and was known as the...
John T. Adams, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:45 A.M. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Ohio. He was born September 11, 1948, to the...
Louise Eva May Purdin Bellefontaine
Louise Eva May Purdin, age 94, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at Green Hills Community on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.
She was born on Tyler Street in Van Wert, Ohio February 5, 1924, to the late Francis and Lenore (Horn) Jenkins. Also preceding her in death were an infant son, Francis Carl; her brothers, Norman (Betty) Jenkins, and Herthel W. Jenkins; and her sister, Meredith (Ernest) Stevens.
She grew up and attended school in Middle Point, Ohio through her...
Louise Eva May Purdin, age 94, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at Green Hills Community on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.
She was born on Tyler Street in Van Wert, Ohio February 5,...
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