Obituaries
Robert C. Lentz
Jun 25, 2024
Robert Charles Lentz, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 9, 1944, to the late Robert Vernon and Sue Marcella (Detrick) Lentz. His sister Linda Hanson preceded him in death in November of 2023.
On May 19, 1973, he married Ranae (Jones) Lentz and she survives.
Bob is also survived by their...
David "Dog" Wilgus
Jun 24, 2024
David “Dog” Wilgus, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Lima Memorial Health Hospital.
He was born in Bellefontaine on December 25, 1963, the son of the late Donald William and Donna May (Norris) Wilgus. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by a son,...
Donna Anne Gillespie
Jun 23, 2024
Donna Anne Gillespie, age 74, of Belle Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:23 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Donald E. and Jeanette (Weiss) Schellenbach.
On November 21, 1987, she married Paul Thomas Gillespie, who survives in Belle Center.
Donna is also survived by her sister, Cynthia (Cindy) Schellenbach;...
James Arthur "Jim" White
Jun 21, 2024
James Arthur White, Jim, 75, quietly bid the world goodnight near the end of the longest day of 2024 at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek in West Liberty, Ohio. Born on October 19, 1948, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jim graduated from Woodstock Academy in Connecticut, and studied math, philosophy, and computer science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Jim was a multidisciplinary craftsman who...
Mary E. Escamilla
Jun 21, 2024
Mary E. Escamilla, age 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 14, 1955, to the late Donald R. Tudor and Florence M. Tudor, who survives in Rushsylvania.
On July 20, 1985, she married the love of her life, whom she...
Robert Franklin Fry
Jun 21, 2024
Robert “Bob” Franklin Fry, 85, of DeGraff, passed away at 5:46 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Quincy, Ohio, a son of the late Robert Theodore Fry and Minnie Helen (Cummings) Fry.
On July 13, 1958, Bob married Fonda Lou (Madden) Fry in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along...
Brittnie Renee' Whetsel
Jun 18, 2024
Brittnie Renee' Whetsel, 32, of Bellefontaine, went to be with her Lord at 2:57 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 27, 1991, a daughter of Daniel Russell Whetsel Jr. and Sheila Renee' (Kenner) Whetsel.
Brittnie is survived by her two children, whom she adored,...
Phoebe Ann Cotterman
Jun 16, 2024
Phoebe Ann Cotterman, 80, of Lewistown, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Missouri “as an Army Brat” on November 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Dennis O'Dell Douglas and Ova Katherleen (Lee) Douglas. Phoebe was raised in her early youth in Gallipolis, Ohio,...
Kenneth E. Whisman
Jun 14, 2024
Kenneth E. Whisman, age 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 31, 1933, in Middletown, Ohio to the late Dorothy and Wayne Whisman.
On December 29, 1957, he married Florence (Wallace) Whisman, and she survives.
Kenny is also survived by a son, Keith Whisman of Bellefontaine, a daughter, Kathy (Deb) Whisman-Allen of...
Jeffrey N. King
Jun 12, 2024
Jeffrey N. King, 69, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Jeff was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on August 29, 1954, to the late Thomas E. and Marcella M. (Foulk) King.
Jeff married Janet Elaine (Amerine) King on January 11, 1997, and she survives in East Liberty. He is also...
Dana Edward Rumer
Jun 12, 2024
Dana Edward Rumer, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1960, to the late Lloyd Allen Rumer and Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, who survives in Belle Center
Dana is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Linson of Belle Center;...
William F. Appel
Jun 10, 2024
William F. “Bill” Appel, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Reading, Ohio on January 12, 1950, the son of the late William Fredrick and Lois (Brettschneider) Appel.
He is survived by a stepson, Josh (Leah) Dickinson of Eugene, Oregon, a stepdaughter, Sarah (Steve) Neff of...
Stacy M. Colwell
Jun 10, 2024
Stacy M. Colwell, 55, of Zanesfield, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on November 18, 1968, to the late Arnell Canaday and Janet (Borchardt) Canaday, who survives.
On September 4, 1993, she married Clarence “Dallas” Colwell, and he survives.
She is also survived by her daughter, Jessica (Andrew) Hursh; son,...
Gary L. "Doc" Noble
Jun 10, 2024
Gary L. “Doc” Noble, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Logan County on February 18, 1947, to the late Robert and Virginia (Garwood) Noble.
On March 7, 1964, he married Glenna (DeLaughder) Noble, and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2022.
Doc is survived by his...
Patty A. Hickey
Jun 8, 2024
Patty A. Hickey, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home.
There will be no services at this time.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
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Janet Lee "Liz" Schnell
Jun 8, 2024
Janet Lee “Liz” Schnell, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Lauren L. Lenhart and Gertrude Avanelle (Ambos) Lenhart.
Liz is survived by her two children, Charles Schnell, and Kimberly...
Andrew James Kaczar
Jun 2, 2024
Andrew James Kaczar, 26, of Ft. Cavazos, TX, formerly of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his Ft. Cavazos residence.He was born in Marysville, Ohio on April 20, 1998, the son of John H. Kaczar of Huntsville, OH and Lora L. (Johnson) Kaczar of Huntsville, OH.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife,...
Nita J. Snyder
Jun 2, 2024
Nita Jean Snyder, 75, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the Elmwood Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing facility of Fremont, Ohio.Nita was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 4, 1948, the daughter of the late James Thomas and Julia Anna (Blakely) Hammonds. When she was five years old the Hammonds family moved across the Ohio...
Vincent Emil Ward
Jun 1, 2024
Vincent Emil Ward, 95, of Butlerville, Indiana passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Our Hospice in Columbus, Indiana. He was born in Rosewood, Ohio on September 19, 1928, a son of the late Stanley William Ward and Alma Eleanor (Pickering) Ward.
Vincent is survived by his two daughters, Kristine (Jeff) Bauerle, and Kimberly (Dan) Robinson; a...
Paul W. Karn
May 30, 2024
Paul W. Karn, age 86, of Huntsville, passed away at 6:24 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 12, 1937, to the late William and Pauline (Gorey) Karn. On August 16, 1964, he married Joann (Milligan) Karn, and she survives.Paul is also survived by his sons, Eric...
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