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Beatrice Jean Cummins

Beatrice Jean Cummins

Aug 10, 2023

Beatrice Jean Cummins, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:17 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on November 7, 1947, to the late Edward Michael and Lillian Faye (Jacobs) Bradley. On August 3, 1973, she married Kenneth L. Cummins, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2008. She...

Robert E. Devore

Robert E. Devore

Aug 10, 2023

Robert E. Devore, 79, of Middleburg, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 6, 1944, to the late Lee Robert and Alma Louise Devore.

On July 31, 1966, he married LouAnne (Harmon) Devore and she preceded him in death on November 12, 2011.

He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Camilla Aukerman)...

Wanda L. Stahler

Wanda L. Stahler

Aug 9, 2023

  Wanda Louise Stahler passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Wednesday August 9th, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born on May 12, 1931. in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; the daughter of J. Alvan and Nova Marquis. She grew up in the village of Hanoverton, in northeastern Ohio. Wanda graduated from Augusta High School in 1949 and received her bachelor’s...

Michael Lloyd Thompson

Michael Lloyd Thompson

Aug 8, 2023

Michael Lloyd Thompson, 57, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 1, 1966, a son of Nancy Ruth (Jackson) Thompson and the late Lloyd Eugene Thompson. In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas L. Thompson.

Mike is survived by his three...

Beverly Mae Mullins

Beverly Mae Mullins

Aug 6, 2023

Beverly Mae Mullins, 64, of Kenton and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 5, 1959, the daughter of the late Glen Issac Frazier and Margaret Mae (Coyer) Frazier, who survives in Huntsville, Ohio.  In addition to her father, she was preceded...

Paul Eugene Perkins

Paul Eugene Perkins

Aug 6, 2023

Paul E. Perkins, 89, of Englewood, passed away at 10:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 3, 1934, a son of the late Leon C. and Naomi Lucille Perkins.

On May 19, 1966, Paul married Christine "Chris" Rose (Bechtolt) Perkins in Dayton, Ohio and she preceded him in death...

Lenora Kimberly Lovelace

Lenora Kimberly Lovelace

Aug 5, 2023

Lenora Kimberly Lovelace, 62, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December 12, 1960, to the late Robert and Virgina (Davis) Reisinger. On November 7, 1981, she married the love of her life, Melvin Lovelace, and he survives.

She is also survived by...

Judith L. "Judy" Thompson

Judith L. "Judy" Thompson

Aug 5, 2023

Judith L. “Judy” Thompson, 82, of DeGraff, passed away Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home, near Raymond, surrounded by her family. 

Judy was born in Columbus on June 28, 1941, to the late Clarence L. and Ruby E. (Byrd) Thompson.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Geraldine Thompson, brother Thomas Thompson, granddaughter Elaine Blue,...

Carolyn Jo Downing

Carolyn Jo Downing

Aug 4, 2023

Carolyn Jo Downing, 82, of Springfield and formerly of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Robert Mohr King and Irene (Porteus) King.

On November 6, 1960, Carolyn married Charles R....

Theodore E Bidwell

Theodore E Bidwell

Aug 4, 2023

Theodore E. Bidwell, 77, of West Liberty, passed away at 7:32 a.m. on August 4, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Urbana on July 11, 1946. Per Theodore’s wishes, there will be no services.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Bidwell   family and encourages anyone to share a...

Priscilla Ann Moffitt

Priscilla Ann Moffitt

Aug 3, 2023

Priscilla Ann Moffitt, 76, of West Liberty, died with her family at her side on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 12, 1946, to the late Lloyd D. and Geneva Lorene (Yoder) Hartzler.

On July 11, 1964, she married William Harley Moffitt who preceded her in death, but not before celebrating 44 years of...

William "Bill" Calvin Dohse

William "Bill" Calvin Dohse

Jul 31, 2023

William "Bill" C. Dohse, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Springhills, Ohio, a son of the late James Karl Marquis Dohse and Leyla Faye (Donald) Dohse.

Bill is survived by his son, Michael (Melessa) Casey; two grandchildren,...

Ralph F. Shively

Ralph F. Shively

Jul 30, 2023

Ralph F. Shively, 96, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday evening, July 30, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Ralph was born in Sidney, Ohio, on February 22, 1927, to the late Abraham Wyland and Opal Clarine (Barlow) Shively.  He was also preceded in death by a son John P. Shively, and sisters Eileen Ambos and Jane Martin.

Ralph is survived...

Allen Mills Detwiler

Allen Mills Detwiler

Jul 28, 2023

Allen Mills Detwiler, 91, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on June 29, 1932, the son of the late Howard Edward and Alice (Johnson) Detwiler.  He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel “Fred” and Phyllis Detwiler, and a niece, Tammy Detwiler.

On...

David Allen Penrod

David Allen Penrod

Jul 23, 2023

David Allen Penrod, age 60, of Bluffton, SC died after a sudden and unexpected battle with cancer on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Dave passed away peacefully, embraced within the loving arms of his wife Jane and daughter Darian. He was born on July 25, 1962, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dave was a strong, courageous, honorable, and loving husband, friend, father...

James "Jim" Wayne Burnside

James "Jim" Wayne Burnside

Jul 23, 2023

Jim Burnside, died Sunday, July 23,2023, at the McCall Hospice House after a brief illness.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of the late Ben and Allyne Burnside. Jim graduated from Rushsylvania Local School in Logan County, OH, and Columbus Business University, OH.

Getting his career start at WOHP-Bellefontaine during high school, Jim had an outstanding broadcast career...

Clyde Herman Eshelman Jr.

Clyde Herman Eshelman Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Clyde H. Eshelman Jr., 68, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 21, 1954, a son of the late Clyde Herman and Helen Louise (Smith) Eshelman Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Vonne (McAfee) Eshelman on May 10, 2021.

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Mary Lee Pummell

Mary Lee Pummell

Jul 21, 2023

Mary Lee Pummell, 73, of Lakeview, passed away at 8:08 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on November 23, 1949, to the late William Henry and Marcella Ann (Connors) Homola. On December 4, 1968, she married the late Max Lee Pummell.

She is survived by two sons: William (Melinda)...

Gerald Eugene Arnett

Gerald Eugene Arnett

Jul 20, 2023

Gerald E. "Jerry" Arnett, 80, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on October 8, 1942, a son of the late Freeman Alan and Eva Louise (Hulsmeyer) Arnett.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy Eileen (Bishop)...

Marvin S. Hilty

Marvin S. Hilty

Jul 18, 2023

Marvin S. Hilty, age 93, of Columbus, formerly of Orrville and Belle Center, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home in Columbus.

Marvin was born on December 18, 1929, in Massillon, to the late Noah and Elizabeth (Raber) Hilty, attended Fountain Nook School (Township #7) and graduated from Sterling High School in 1948.  He attended Eastern Mennonite College and...

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