Obituaries
Nancy Lou Purk
Aug 3, 2022
Nancy Lou Purk, 83, of St. Paris, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Greenfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willis E. and Ruth Beatrice (West) Wirick.
Nancy married Dale Arthur Purk on July 19, 1957, and he preceded her in death on July...
Philip C. "Flip" Moore
Aug 3, 2022
Philip C. “Flip” Moore, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Marysville.
Philip was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 20, 1966, to the late James Blanchard and Ruby Moore. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Roseanna Lee Moore, and sister Cindy Evans.
Philip is survived by his former wife,...
Christian E. Oberlies
Jul 31, 2022
Christian E. Oberlies, 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
Christian was born on April 4, 1952, in Carthage, Illinois. He was the son of the late Elmer (Sy) and Loretta (Condon) Oberlies. Christian had three siblings: Jane, Stephanie, and Jim. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1970...
Marigold Hope King
Jul 26, 2022
Marigold Hope King, 13, of Washington Court House, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 26, 2022.
Marigold was born on September 3, 2008, in Odessa, Ukraine, and abandoned at birth due to her disabilities. At the age of 7, she was adopted by her daddy and mommy, Scott and Esther King, and brought to America where she...
Paul R. Crum
Jul 22, 2022
Paul Ray Crum, 59, of Sidney, passed away Friday morning, July 22, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 13, 1963, to the late Ernest Ray Crum and Leona Maxine (Eichner) Crum.
Paul is survived by his sister, Therese (Mike) Tumas of Pennsylvania; brothers: Robert Crum of Bellefontaine, and Don Crum of Jackson...
David Byron King
Jul 21, 2022
David Byron King, 82, of North Lewisburg, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 27, 1940, a son of the late Loren Stoltzfus and Dorothy Mae (Hartzler) King. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law John Stoltzfus.
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Peggy Jean Wiessinger
Jul 20, 2022
Peggy Jean Wiessinger, 82, of Jackson Center, passes away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022, at Mercy Health, St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Peggy was born in Lima, on July 27, 1940, to the late Wayne LeRoy McClure and Hazel Marie (Glosette) McClure. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Thomas White, son Jeff T. White, and brother...
Paul Andre Soma
Jul 19, 2022
Paul Andre Soma, 47, loving husband, father, son and brother, of Belle Center, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born August 4, 1974, in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Philip James and Takako (Uchiyama) Soma.
On September 14, 2000, Paul married Dana (McDonald) Soma in...
Paula J. Wurtsbaugh
Jul 15, 2022
Paula J. Wurtsbaugh, 75, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:45pm on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Westbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care, Upper Sandusky.
She was born in Newark, Ohio on February 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Hamby) Roe.
On February 14, 1970, she married Dr. J. Anthony Wurtsbaugh in Newark and he preceded...
Brandon Scott Frost
Jul 14, 2022
Brandon Scott Frost, 30, of Lakeview, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 16, 1992, the son of Ronald "Ron" Frost, of Lakeview and Tonya (Mike Sexton) Griffith, of West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Skylinia, three Godchildren, Reiley, Remi,...
Marie Mable Beuschlein
Jul 13, 2022
Marie Mable (Maison) Beuschlein, 90, of Lakeview, Ohio went to into the loving arms of her Savior July 13, 2022, with her family by her side.
Born July 16, 1931, she was blessed to be one of 21 children born to the late Jesse and Gertrude (Champaign) Maison of St. Claire Shores, Michigan.
Preceding her in death was...
Sandra Jean Hemmer
Jul 12, 2022
Sandra Jean Hemmer, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Sandy was born in Dayton on September 14, 1954, to Charlie First and the late Patricia Meyers.
Sandy married Charles Robert “Bob” Hemmer on August 14, 1998, and he survives in Bellefontaine. She is also survived by sons: John Weaver of Dayton, and...
Jefferson "Jeff" Fredrick Sherrick
Jul 10, 2022
Jefferson Fredrick “Jeff” Sherrick, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1957, in Kenton, Ohio, a son of the late Paul David and Patricia Ann (Cole) Sherrick.
On May 4, 2011, Jeff married Cynthia Marie (Coy) Sherrick in Bellefontaine,...
Lloyd G. Ferguson
Jul 10, 2022
Lloyd G. Ferguson, 81, of Rushsylvania, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Lloyd was born in Logan County on December 15, 1940, to the late Gail T. and Grace Pearl (Wilson) Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by sisters Judy Ann Foster and Janet Allen, and...
Linda M. Winter Jennings
Jul 9, 2022
Linda M. Winter Jennings, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2022, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Linda was born in Bellefontaine on June 24, 1948, to the late Hugh “Poke” Benchoff and Phyllis Carol (Smith) Brunson. She was also preceded in death by husband Allen Winter, daughter Cheryl McClain, and brother Dale Benchoff.
Linda married...
Dennis J. Miller
Jul 9, 2022
Dennis J. Miller, 79, of Rushsylvania, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Eldon Yoder residence.
He was born December 6, 1942, in Stark County, Ohio to the late John L. and Malinda Slabaugh Miller.
He is survived by one sister, Lydiann (Henry) Sommers of Unionville, MO; and a brother-in-law, Elmer (Edna) Yoder of Hartville, Ohio.
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Joyce C. Snapp
Jul 8, 2022
Joyce C. Snapp, 71, of DeGraff, OH passed away at 7:30 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Richard and Colleen (Morris) Cummins. On September 12, 1971, Joyce married Kerry L. Snapp who survives.
Joyce is also survived by three children: Kerry B. (Lisa) Snapp...
Richard Lee "Bones" Huffman
Jul 6, 2022
Richard Lee “Bones” Huffman, 74, of West Liberty, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 15, 1948, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Meril R. and Helen L. (Smith) Huffman.
On December 20, 1969, Richard married Jean (Andrews) Huffman in Middleburg, Ohio...
Juliette Anne Matylewicz
Jul 4, 2022
Juliette Anne Matylewicz, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on September 20, 1949, in Norwich, Connecticut, a daughter of the late George Charles and Juliette Giroux.
Juliette married Andrew F. Matylewicz, and he preceded her in death on July...
Donald B. Henry
Jul 2, 2022
Donald B. Henry, 88, of rural Zanesfield, passed away on the evening of Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Delaware, Ohio on September 24, 1933, the son of the late Cleon Green and Ruth Elizabeth (Greenlee) Henry.
On September 7, 1958, he married the...
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