Obituaries
Richard T. "Rick" Howerton
Oct 19, 2023
Richard T. “Rick” Howerton, 70, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 20, 1952, to the late Reuben V. Howerton and Maxine D. (Elliott) Engle.
On September 27, 1996, he married Barbara (Young) Howerton, and she survives.
He...
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler, 90, died October 19, 2023.
Vivian is survived by a sister, two brothers, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 19 nieces, and 13 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hostetler.
Vivian was a longtime member of the Philadelphia Church of God.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Josephine Anna Mustaine
Oct 19, 2023
Josephine Anna Mustaine, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away on October 19, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on December 19, 1927, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Deward and Sara Daisey (VanMeter) McVay. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Helen Smith.
She is survived by her daughter Jean Wilkins of...
Sandra Jean Adams
Oct 17, 2023
Sandra J. Michael Adams, 88, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on May 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Hal W. Leu and Jewel E. (Gore) Leu.
On October 4, 1954, Sandy married Harold Dale Michael and he preceded...
Loretta B. Linger
Oct 17, 2023
Loretta B. Linger, 73, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, at her home.
Loretta was born on June 27, 1950, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Cloye Albert and Marie (Smith) Estes. She married Paul Howard Linger on March 9, 1968, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2017, and they are now...
Jim E. Stout
Oct 17, 2023
Jim E. Stout, age 88, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Monarch Nursing Home in Marysville. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on May 16, 1935 to the late J. Ivan and Lois (McCracken) Stout. On October 16, 1955 he married the former Dolores M. “Maxine” Dugan and she preceded him...
James C. Kobylack
Oct 16, 2023
James C. Kobylack, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Dayton VA Hospice Center.
James was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 17, 1948, to the late Leroy Nance and Juanita (York) Kobylack.
He married Sondra S. Burns on July 29, 1972, and she survives him in Bellefontaine. James is also survived by his sons:...
Christopher K. Allen
Oct 14, 2023
Christopher K. Allen, 68, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 7:56 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1955, a son of the late William Lawrence Allen and Kathryn Noreen (McAdams) Allen.
Chris is survived by a daughter, Rene' Huffman; a son, Shawn (Lauri)...
JoAnn Pautler
Oct 12, 2023
JoAnn (Gabbey) Pautler passed from this life to the next on October 12, 2023.
She was born on June 14, 1941, to Vernon and Bernice Long of Akron, NY.
Along with her parents she was predeceased by a grandson, Tyler Gabbey and her former husband, Thomas Pautler.
She is survived by three children: Scott Gabbey, Ronald (Roxanne) Gabbey and...
Edwin T. Shirey
Oct 12, 2023
Edwin T. Shirey, 95, of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born in Clark County, Ohio on August 26, 1928, to the late Edwin N. and Dorothy (Todd) Shirey.
He is also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Ann (Whitmer) Shirey; his daughter, Dottie Elliott; and brothers: John and Bob Shirey.
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George Edward Lear
Oct 11, 2023
George Edward Lear, 83, of rural West Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 16, 1940, the son of the late George Frederick and Clara Dell (Sullivan) Lear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lear in 1961 and a brother-in-law,...
Arlene Elizabeth Smith
Oct 6, 2023
Arlene E. Smith, 94, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on February 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Roy Mefford and Muriel Sarah (Wilcoxon) Mefford.
On April 29, 1948, Arlene married Johnnie "John" Junior Smith in Greenup, Kentucky and he...
Joseph Richard Conrad
Oct 5, 2023
Joseph Conrad, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1941, to the late Cyril and Virginia (Irwin) Conrad.
Per Joseph’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is...
Sandy Shuff
Oct 4, 2023
Sandy Shuff, 69, Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Sandy was born on November 22, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Marvin E. and Joyce M. (Heintz) Rostorfer.
Sandy is survived by her husband Roy Shuff, whom she married on June 28, 1980. She is also survived by a son Patrick (Michelle) Shuff;...
Gertie Mae Miller
Oct 4, 2023
Gertie Mae Miller, 87, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, of congestive heart failure. Mom was paralyzed from a spinal tumor since 2016.
She was born in Plain City, Ohio, on December 31, 1935, to Dan and Emma (Frey) Hostetler.
On November 19, 1959, she married Daniel N. Miller. He preceded her in death on January 6,...
Roy C. Weimert
Oct 3, 2023
Roy Chalmer Weimert, CFSP, (Certified Funeral Service Professional, he was one of the first designated Funeral Directors in Florida) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Leesburg, FL surrounded by his beloved wife and friends after a courageous 14-month fight with cancer. He was born on September 29, 1939, in Cleveland, OH and was the son of Roy T....
Mary Elizabeth Cooksey
Oct 3, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Cooksey, 69, of Zanesfield, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 10, 1954, to the late William H. and Mary Joan (Hertenstein) Cooksey.
She is survived by her brothers, Donald H. (Melodie) Cooksey and Richard H. (Debbie) Cooksey; and...
Bruce E. Wilson
Oct 3, 2023
Bruce E. Wilson, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, at his home.
Bruce was born in Bellefontaine on August 16, 1948, to the late William and Leola (Rockhold) Wilson. He married Mary Alice Carter on August 10, 1985, and she preceded him in death on October 15, 2021. Bruce was also preceded in death by a...
Mark A. Carmean
Oct 1, 2023
Mark A. Carmean, 61, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born on May 20, 1962, in Lake County, Ohio, the son of Vaughn and Della Mae (Moss) Carmean, who both survive.
Mark cherished his family dearly. He held a special bond with his daughter Kristin Carmean. In...
Charles Robert "Bob" Fillinger
Oct 1, 2023
Charles Robert “Bob” Fillinger, 75, of Rushsylvania, passed away on October 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 3, 1948, to the late Charles “Chuck” and Freda (Penhorwood) Fillinger.
On October 25, 1980, he married Diana Corwin in her parent’s cabin near Ridgeway, Ohio.
Along with his wife, he is...
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