Obituaries
Paula M. Shirey
Oct 14, 2024
Paula M. Shirey, 59, of Rushsylvania, passed away Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at Ohio Health Marion General Hospital.
Paula was born in Springfield, Ohio, on March 7, 1965, to the late Harold Joseph Bechtel and Peggy E. (Knaggs) Bechtel. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Pamela Bechtel, and brothers Ronald and Rodney Cleelan.
Paula is survived by...
Marlene A. Mitchell
Oct 13, 2024
Marlene A. Mitchell, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Piqua, Ohio on March 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Glen and Grace (Wells) Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clinton John Mitchell, Jr., a grandson, and nine siblings.
On July 14, 1957, she...
Ron M. Swonguer
Oct 12, 2024
Roland “Ron” M. Swonguer, 79, of Huntsville, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in rural DeGraff, Ohio on January 20, 1945, to the late Huber Hudson and Betty Jane (Bishop) Swonguer.
On May 15, 1976, in DeGraff, Ron married Leslie “Lee Ann” (Shively) Swonguer and she survives.
He is also survived...
Charles "Chuck" E. Yule
Oct 7, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Edward Yule, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 22, 1937, to the late Charles Fredrick and Elizabeth Mae (Varner) Yule.
On September 2, 1978, he married Kathy Leann (Smith) Yule, and she survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Kelley (Dane...
Richard Sellers
Oct 7, 2024
Richard L. "Rich" Sellers, 59, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in his residence.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 11, 1965, and his father and stepmother Alfred Eugene “Gene” and Britta Sellers survive in Bellefontaine and his mother and stepfather, Brenda Joyce (May) and Robert Deem, survive in Lancaster.
He is also survived by his longtime...
Robert Paul Holderman
Oct 6, 2024
Robert Paul Holderman was born January 6th, 1940, and passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 6th, 2024, at the age of 84. He was the son of Kathryn Lackey and Paul Francis (Mary Jane) Holderman.
Bob is survived by his wife Sharon Holderman (Geboy), whom he married in June of 1961. As of 2024, they have been...
R. Wayne "Booder" Wilcox
Oct 5, 2024
R. Wayne “Booder” Wilcox, 37, of West Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 2, 1987, the son of Bobby Dean and Stephanie (Grow) Wilcox, who survive of West Mansfield.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Adam (Jessica) Wilcox, a sister, Tabitha Wilcox Ferrell, paternal...
Brenda Jean Beaverson
Oct 5, 2024
Brenda Jean Beaverson, 76, of Belle Center, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at The Convalarium of Dublin.
Brenda was born in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Richard D. and Fern A. (Tevis) Sullivan. She married Roger Carl Beaverson on April 28, 1967, in Belle Center, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2024. Brenda was also preceded in...
Mary Helen Weller
Oct 3, 2024
Mary Helen Weller, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.
Mary was born in Belle Center on January 14, 1932, to the late J. Arthur and Cleo (Torrence) Jenkins. She married Robert Earl Weller in Bellefontaine on January 20, 1952, and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2014....
Donald Eugene Holycross, Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Donald Eugene Holycross, Sr., 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Don was born on November 28, 1928, in North Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late Isaac and Jennie (Reams) Holycross. He was the sixth of thirteen children. Preceding him in death were sisters: Agnes Murray, Alice Davis, Betty Black, Shirley...
Geneva A. Ball
Oct 2, 2024
Geneva A. “Sissy” Ball, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at CareCore at Lima in Lima, Ohio. She was born on February 8, 1956, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Marion Michael Ball and Francis Marie (Garman) Ball.
Sissy is survived by five siblings, Mike (Wanda) Ball, Virginia “Lucy” Herne, Fred Ball,...
Lynn J. Johnson
Sep 30, 2024
Lynn J. Johnson, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by family at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 31, 1965, a daughter of Jacqueline Kay (Mellen) Johnson and the late Jacob Eldon Johnson.
Lynn is survived by her two sons, Dana...
James "Jim" Roger Shoe
Sep 29, 2024
James “Jim” Roger Shoe, 72, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:57 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Park Shoe and Mildred (Byler) Shoe.
On September 5, 2002, Jim married Nancy Ann (McCall) Shoe in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she...
Linda L. Westfall
Sep 29, 2024
Linda L. Westfall, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with her husband by her side. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 29, 1945, to the late Clive F. Heilman and Helen A. (Sherer) Harden.
On August 15, 1971, she married Billie Westfall, and he survives in Bellefontaine.
She is also survived by her two...
Phillip J. Hesser
Sep 29, 2024
Phillip J. Hesser, 70, of Belle Center, passed away at 2:29 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on July 19, 1954, to the late Charles E. and D. Ruth (Beatty) Hesser. On September 14, 1973, in Bellefontaine, Phil married Rebecca K. (Houchin) Hesser, and she survives.
He is...
Jill Ann McCool
Sep 26, 2024
Jill Ann McCool, 61, of Wapakoneta, passed away after a 7 year battle with neuroendocrine cancer on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. She was born in Lima, Ohio on February 3, 1963, to James and Donna (McCool) Hern who both survive in Wapakoneta.
She is also survived by her children: Abbey (Chris Ross) Miner...
Donna F. Plank
Sep 26, 2024
Donna F. Plank, 88, of rural West Liberty, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home with her family around her.
Donna was born in Holcomb Township, Dunklin County, Missouri on November 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Chauncey Gideon and Pearl Arie (Detweiler) Smucker.
Donna married Joseph Lee Plank on August 16, 1957, in South Union Mennonite Church, West...
Roy L. Keeran
Sep 25, 2024
Roy L. Keeran, 91, of West Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on May 5, 1933, to the late Asa Eugene, Sr. and Mary Gladys (Vermillion) Keeran. He is also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Keeran; daughter-in-law, Patty Keeran; son-in-law, Gary...
Melvin D. Louden
Sep 17, 2024
Melvin D. Louden, 76, of West Mansfield, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Southbrook Healthcare Center in Springfield, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 11, 1948, to the late Robert W. and Romaine (Marcum) Louden.
Melvin is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Greg Lohning of Anderson, South Carolina; niece, Teri...
Robert R. Armstrong
Sep 17, 2024
Robert R. Armstrong, 91, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department.
Robert was born in Auglaize County on April 9, 1933, to the late Norval R. and Hazel (Wallace) Armstrong, and lived the majority of his life in Logan County.
Robert married Patricia Shick on October 26, 1962, and she survives in Huntsville. He...
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