Obituaries

Robert "Rob" B. MacDonald Jr.

Robert "Rob" B. MacDonald Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

Robert B. “Rob” MacDonald, Jr., 73, long-time esteemed Logan County Attorney, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Riverview Care Center, Columbus, Ohio, after a brief courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 3, 1950, the son of the late Robert B. and Una Claire (Bennington) MacDonald.

On October 30, 1988, he married Diana...

Robert L. Stewart

Robert L. Stewart

Apr 26, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Stewart, 81, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County, Ohio on April 2, 1942, the son of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart.  He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Junior and Pat Stewart...

Edith Doris Fisher

Edith Doris Fisher

Apr 26, 2023

Edith Doris Fisher, 90, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on September 8, 1932, to the late William and Lizzie Peters.  On June 4, 1958, she married Edwin Fisher, and he survives.

She is also survived by three children: Rodney,...

Elizabeth A. Phillips

Elizabeth A. Phillips

Apr 24, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Phillips, 42, of West Liberty, let herself finally rest Monday, April 24, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She passed on beautifully just like she lived - peacefully in her sleep holding the hand of her true love.

Beth was born to, and is survived by David and Brenda Bunn who never left her side. She...

William "Bill" Walter Doup

William "Bill" Walter Doup

Apr 24, 2023

William Walter “Bill” Doup III, 58, of West Mansfield, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ER.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 26, 1964, the son of the late William Walter and Jean (Cameron) Doup.

On March 20, 1992, he married the former Julie Morand and she survives in West...

Pamela Jean Shaner

Pamela Jean Shaner

Apr 24, 2023

Pamela Jean Shaner, 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 18, 1948, to the late Donald and Doris (Strahm) Snider.

On December 2, 1987, she married Tommy “Tom” Shaner and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2016. She is also preceded...

James Frank Kaelin

James Frank Kaelin

Apr 24, 2023

James Frank Kaelin, 81, of DeGraff, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Bellevue, PA on March 29, 1942, the son of the late Elmer Xavier and Helen Marie (Beltz) Kaelin.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Confer.

On August 21, 1965, he married the former Connie Jean Kensler...

Shirley Ann Valandingham

Shirley Ann Valandingham

Apr 24, 2023

Shirley Valandingham, 84, of Jackson Center, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on November 7, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wayne King and Ellen Arabelle (Grube) Stiver.

Shirley is survived by her sister, Nancy Pike; a brother, Thomas (Carol) Stiver; a sister-in-law,...

Christopher M. Dinovo

Christopher M. Dinovo

Apr 22, 2023

On April 22nd, Christopher “Chris” M. Dinovo, beloved father, co-worker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 years old. Chris was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to his late parents, Leonard and Virginia Dinovo and his older sister Anna Schumacher. 

Chris spent his young years traveling with friends to different states and making many memories. He went on to...

David Conrad Roberts

David Conrad Roberts

Apr 22, 2023

David Conrad Roberts, 64, of Belle Center, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 16, 1958, a son of the late Harold Ray and Mary Louise (Winegardner) Roberts.

David is survived by his four children, Shaun (Christy) Roberts, Shannon (Shawn) Holland, Sierra (Austin) Green, and Haley Roberts; three grandchildren, Joshua...

Nenita "Nita" Corpus King

Nenita "Nita" Corpus King

Apr 20, 2023

Nenita “Nita” Corpus King, 80, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1943, in San Narcisco, Zambales, Philippines, a daughter of the late Manuel Maggay and Germana (Acay) Corpus.

On July 25, 1975, Nita married John Edward King, a U.S. Navy veteran, in the Philippines,...

Molly "Polly" Laura Wilson

Molly "Polly" Laura Wilson

Apr 20, 2023

Molly “Polly” Laura Wilson, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 16, 1924, to the late Gabriel Lee and Cordie Louise (Cox) Hylton. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Richard “Dick” Wilson and sons: Lee Wilson and Lari...

Raymond W. Titus

Raymond W. Titus

Apr 19, 2023

Raymond W. Titus, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:38 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Rush Creek Township in Logan County, Ohio on July 18, 1927, the son of the late Knowles and Winnie (Dixon) Titus.  He is also preceded in death by all of his eight siblings that...

Marvin Lee Orr, Sr.

Marvin Lee Orr, Sr.

Apr 16, 2023

Marvin Lee Orr, Sr., 84, of Kettering, passed away Sunday morning, April 16, 2023, at his home. 

Marvin was born in Dayton on August 23, 1938, to the late Leo Melvin and Grace M. (Sarver) Orr.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Cable, and a sister, Mary Ann Orr.

Marvin married Geneva Lynn McMillan in 1958,...

Kenneth Lee Kauffman

Kenneth Lee Kauffman

Apr 14, 2023

Kenneth Lee Kauffman, 81, of West Liberty, Ohio, died on April 14, 2023. Ken was born on July 21, 1941, to David and Olive (Hartzler) Kauffman. On March 21, 1964, he married Erma F Rempel of Meade, Kansas. She died April 18, 1983. Ken married Jane Harshbarger of West Liberty, Ohio, on February 23, 1985.

Surviving children are Jerry (Roxanne)...

George T. Raney Sr.

George T. Raney Sr.

Apr 14, 2023

George T. Raney Sr., 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:07 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Kobacker House. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 11, 1937, to the late Edward and Lucille (Turpin) Raney. On September 19, 1958, he married Deidre Mills, and she survives.

He is also survived by five children: Deborah (Keith) Woodly...

Darren Talford Argabright

Darren Talford Argabright

Apr 12, 2023

Darren Talford Argabright, 50, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, as a result of  injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born on August 24, 1972, in Lima, Ohio,  a son of Carol Ann (Klopfenstein) Argabright and the late Lewis Talford Argabright.

On August 17, 1996, Darren married Jennifer Catherine (Burch) Argabright in Botkins, Ohio, and...

Willis A. Roby Jr.

Willis A. Roby Jr.

Apr 9, 2023

Willis A. Roby Jr., 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Campbell Place. He was born in Bellefontaine on March 20, 1946, to the late Marcella (Ringler) and Willis Roby Sr.

On September 21, 1968, he married the former Patricia Eileen Miller, and she preceded him in death on October 12, 2015. He is...

Mellonie Geniene Russell

Mellonie Geniene Russell

Apr 8, 2023

Mellonie Geniene Russell, 71, of Bellefontaine, left us to begin her journey through the veil of creation on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Charles and Joanne (Coddington) Chance. On June 6, 1983, she married David Russell, and he survives. They had been married for over 38 years.

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CJ Andrews

CJ Andrews

Apr 7, 2023

CJ Andrews, 27, of Delaware, OH and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, Ohio.

He was born on September 25, 1995, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of William “Bill” Andrews, who survives at Indian Lake, OH and Melissa “Missy” (Downing) Borchers and her husband Steve,...