Obituaries
Wendell G. McKinley
Mar 13, 2022
Wendell G. “Gary” McKinley, age 81, formerly of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Taylor Place in Findlay, Ohio.
Gary was born in Big Springs, Ohio September 16, 1940, to the late Charles and Doris (Oglesbee) McKinley. He was raised in Russells Point until he moved to Minnesota. Gary married Betty Jane Woidyla June 21, 1980,...
Kristin A. Longberry
Mar 11, 2022
Kristin A. Longberry, age 55, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, March 11, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Kristin was born in Lima June 19, 1966, to Ronald and Nancy (McConnell) Blake, both of Elida, Ohio.
Kristin is survived by her husband Gary E. Longberry whom she married September 14, 2019. She is also...
Mary M. Briggs
Mar 11, 2022
Mary M. Briggs, age 92, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 11:10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the staff of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff, Ohio.
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Marjorie Jean Faulder
Mar 9, 2022
Marjorie Jean Faulder, age 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Lewistown, Ohio January 1, 1934, a daughter of the late LaVerne Haney and Hazel L. (Heil) Williams.
Marjorie married Ralph Eugene “Gene” Faulder Sr. June 25, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio...
Lois Jeanne Keller
Mar 9, 2022
Lois Jeanne Keller, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022, at her home.
Lois was born in Bellefontaine May 13, 1934, to the late Ray and Helen (Tate) McLaughlin.
She married William A. “Bill” Keller August 24, 1955, in Winchester, Indiana, and he preceded her in death April 4, 2002. Lois was also preceded...
Dolores June Craig
Mar 5, 2022
Dolores June Craig, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, March 5, 2022.
Dolores was born in Ashland, Ohio August 5, 1935, to the late Clarence Atlee and Helen Edith (Ruffcorn) Likes. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Joshua; a great-grandson Ashton and a brother, Roger Likes.
In her younger years, Dolores worked at a car...
Linda Nadine Tromblay
Mar 4, 2022
Linda Nadine (Landry) Tromblay, age 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:32 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Traditions Assisted Living in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born in Stanwood, Washington on October 14, 1934 to the late Ernest “Ernie” Gilbert and Velda Louella (Winters) Landry. A daughter, Melinda Smith in 2016; and brother Richard also preceded Linda in...
Branda Ericksen
Mar 4, 2022
Branda Ericksen, devoted wife, chef, and best friend departed this earthly realm on Friday, March 4, 2022. She had an extreme obsession with life and if we’re being honest, shoes, too. She lived life on her terms, always. Her heart was on her sleeve, and she was always trying to make sure you were okay. Her family was the most...
James Lee Schneider
Mar 4, 2022
James Lee Schneider, better known as Jim, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio and currently residing in Spring Hill, Florida, Jim died at home of stomach cancer. He was 75 years old.
Jim was born November 25, 1946, in Newell, WV, the fourth son of Clarence Leslie and Hazel Florence (née Walters) Mandley. His father...
Tyler Lee Kissling
Mar 2, 2022
Tyler Lee Kissling, 25, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 30, 1996, the son of Robert L. Kissling and Kandace (Lykins) Knight.
He is survived by his father, Robert L. (Mary) Kissling of Bellefontaine, his mother, Kandace (Lykins) Knight of Union City, IN, his son,...
Jesse James Meadows
Feb 27, 2022
Jesse James Meadows, age 83, sailed away to heaven early Sunday morning February 27, 2022, at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.
Jesse was born June 7, 1938, in Opelika, Alabama, the eldest son of the late James Willie Meadows and Ozella Blackmon. As a child he resided in Salem Alabama with his maternal grandmother Lela Thomas until he...
Patricia Anne Griggs
Feb 27, 2022
Patricia Anne Griggs, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Roscommon County Michigan April 1, 1951, a daughter of the late Leslie Thomas Griggs and Phyllis Joanlee (Ellars) Bozmen. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Thomas Griggs.
She is survived by...
Marilyn Kay Davis
Feb 26, 2022
Marilyn Kay Davis, age 82, of DeGraff, Ohio was set free from debilitating dementia to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, February 26, 2022.
She was born in DeGraff December 25, 1939, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Shultz) Ellis.
Marilyn was married to her devoted husband, Charles M. Davis for over 63 years....
James D. Mayse
Feb 23, 2022
James D. Mayse, 65, of Conover, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
Jim was born in Sidney May 25, 1956, to Ann (Barker) and Walter Mayse, and they survive in Sidney. Jim married Constance M. “Connie” Hurley February 25, 1977, and she survives in Conover. He is also survived by...
Janice S. Neeld
Feb 21, 2022
Janice S. (Sharp) Neeld, age 74, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio May 30, 1947, to the late George and Dorothy (Parrot) Sharp. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Louise Mink, Cathern Stacy, and Sherry Mink Derr.
On October 7, 1967,...
Robert A. Wroten
Feb 20, 2022
Robert A. Wroten, age 79, of Arlington, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio April 14, 1942, to the late John A. and Maxine (Dean) Wroten.
He is survived by his siblings: Phil (Connie) Wroten, Fredrick Wroten, Carol (Chuck) Stanford, Mike (Judi) Wroten, and Janice...
Belinda Castaneda Rivera
Feb 19, 2022
Belinda Castaneda Rivera, age 65, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022.
She was born March 1, 1956, in Mercedes, Texas, a daughter of the late Raymundo and Teresa (Quintanilla) Castaneda.
Belinda is survived by her daughter, Clarise (Peyton) Starr; her grandchildren: Radha, Henry and Cecily; ten brothers and sisters and numerous nieces...
Helen I. Buirley
Feb 19, 2022
Helen I. Buirley, age 96, formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, February 19, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Helen was born at home in Holt County Missouri May 7, 1925, to the late Clay and Orlee (Houston) Moser. She married Robert Buirley June 20, 1945, and he preceded her in death November...
Anthony E. Hill
Feb 19, 2022
Anthony E. “Tony” Hill, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.
He was born July 28, 1946, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Harold E. and Dorothy Jean (Goldberg) Yoe.
Tony married the former Jean S. Griffith December 13, 1975, in West...
James W. Trout
Feb 19, 2022
James W. Trout, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, at OSU-East Hospital in Columbus,Ohio.
James was born in Bellefontaine December 13, 1957, to the late Carl Elsworth and Donna June (Brandyberry) Trout. James was also preceded in death by a sister, Deborah M. Ginn and brother-in-law, Frank Ginn.
He married Christine Hannold February 20,...
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