Obituaries
Ronald E. Gonterman
Jan 14, 2022
Ronald E. Gonterman, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio July 28, 1936, to the late Frank D. and Mary Luella (Brunson) Gonterman.
On March 16, 1988, he married Virginia Charlene (Davis) Gonterman, and she survives. He is also survived by children: Carol Rene...
Chester T. Brown Jr.
Jan 14, 2022
Chester T. Brown Jr., age 56, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 26, 1965, to the late Chester T. Brown Sr. and Betty J. (Huffman) Samples. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Theodorvich and a brother, Kevin Brown.
On December 31,...
Betty Jane Speicher
Jan 13, 2022
Betty Jane (Everhart) Speicher, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Akron, Ohio February 23, 1945, to the late Daniel A. and Emma (Clark) Everhart. She was also preceded in death by her mom at heart, Alice Hughes.
On May 28, 1968, she married Danny L....
Mardell Godwin
Jan 10, 2022
Mardell Godwin, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:22 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio April 2, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Losey. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Carver; a brother, David...
KJ Schrock
Jan 9, 2022
KJ Schrock, age 55, of North Lewisburg, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He was born Kenton Joel Smucker in Bellefontaine, Ohio June 18,1966, a son of Ralph Morris Smucker of Austin, Texas, and Janet Irene (Schrock) Smucker of West Liberty, Ohio. KJ is survived by his sister-in-law, Julie Smucker; a niece, Emily...
Carl McClure Jr.
Jan 8, 2022
Carl McClure Junior, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence.
He was born December 30, 1925, in Casstown, Ohio to the late Carl McClure and Ethel (Hess) McClure.On June 15, 1984, he married Becky McClure, who still survives. He is also survived by his children, Doris McClure LeVan of Sidney, and Jimmy (Kim)...
Hendrika H. May
Jan 7, 2022
Hendrika H. “Penny” May, age 74, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at her home.
Penny was born in Amsterdam, Holland May 3, 1947, to the late Aaltje (Wagensveld) and Lin Hsien Shang. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Jesse Harmon.
Penny married Carl J. “Punk” May September 23, 1968, and he survives...
Marshall J. Pierson III
Jan 7, 2022
Marshall J. Pierson III, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with his Lord and reunited with his wife Julia, Friday, January 7, 2022.
Marshall was born in Utica, New York November 15,1945, to the late Mary Helen (Richardson) and Marshall J. Pierson II. He married Julia Ann Hevener March 18, 1977, and she preceded him in death December...
William Arthur Troth
Jan 6, 2022
William Arthur Troth, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, January 6, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Bill was born in Owen County Indiana November 28, 1932, to the late Arthur Bowen and Mary Edith (Myers) Troth. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Barbara and RoseAnn.
Bill married Carol JoAnn Dille November 15, 1959,...
Addison Z. Crouch
Jan 5, 2022
Addison Z. Crouch, age 77, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 5, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Addison was born in Knoxville, Tennessee February 2, 1944, to the late Zerah F. and Louise H. (Stalkfleet) Crouch.
Addison is survived by his wife Irene E. (Harkey) Crouch, whom he married May 24, 1975. He is also survived by...
Lois Yoder Latimer
Jan 5, 2022
Lois Jennings Yoder Latimer, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.
Lois was a lifelong resident of Logan County, having been born March 18, 1932, a daughter of John Herschel Jennings and Ethel Mae (Robinaugh) Jennings. Lois’ identical twin sister, Norma Jennings Kerns, and older sister,...
Myra L. Risner
Jan 4, 2022
Myra L. Risner, 72, of rural Kenton, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2022 at 5:05 p.m in her daughters home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on April 22, 1949. She is the daughter of the late Myron and Ora (Allen) Harpster. She was preceded in death by a...
Anna Marie Crumrine
Jan 4, 2022
Anna Marie Crumrine, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 4, 2022, at her home.
Ann was born in Coldwater, Ohio March 30, 1952, to the late Norman and Helen (Martin) Mangen. She married Roger L. Crumrine February 19, 1977, in Greenville, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2021.
Ann is survived by sons: Timothy Crumrine...
Michael A. Fanaff
Jan 4, 2022
Michael A. Fanaff, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, January 4, 2022, in his residence.
He was born in Allen County Ohio January 22, 1955, a son of the late James Alfred and Treva E. (McDonald) Fanaff.On December 15, 1973, Rev. Tom Smith married Michael and Patricia (Earick) Fanaff in the First Church of God in Bellefontaine...
Ellen Louise Cox
Jan 3, 2022
Ellen Louise Cox, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:41 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Mary Rutan Hospital E.R. in Bellefonrtaine.She was born in Hardin County Ohio September 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Harry and Yvonne (Skidmore) Anderson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Twila Jones.On June 6, 1969, she married...
Thomas David Schwartz
Jan 3, 2022
Thomas David Schwartz, age 71, of Big Springs, Ohio passed away at 5:09 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Salamanca, New York May 27, 1950, a son of the late Herman Schwartz and Ann Marie (Bean) Killock. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Schwartz and an infant...
Matthew Curtis Roach
Jan 1, 2022
Matthew Curtis Roach went to be with his Lord and Savior January 1, 2022.
Matt was born September 4, 2003, to Curtis and Rebecca Roach of DeGraff, Ohio.
Matt was a Senior at West Liberty-Salem H.S. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Donald and LaQuita Roach. Matt is survived by his parents, Curtis and Rebecca Roach; his sisters, Stephanie...
Virgil Eugene Simmons
Dec 31, 2021
Virgil Eugene Simmons, age 94, formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 31, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.
Virgil was born in Massillon, Ohio December 22, 1927, to the late Hally H. and Alice Celestine (Mann) Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Helen Louise (Sloan) Simmons and siblings Nelson...
Connie Lou Knief
Dec 28, 2021
Connie Lou Knief, age 79, of Lewistown, Ohio passed away at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at The Springs of Lima in Lima, Ohio.
She was born March 28, 1942, in Rosewood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clem Raymond and Marjorie Lois (Rouse) Calland. In addition to her parents, Connie was also preceded in death by her son,...
Lewis Byron Ammons
Dec 27, 2021
Lewis Byron “Pete” Ammons, age 87, of Newark, Ohio passed away Monday morning, December 27, 2021, at his home with his family.
Pete was born in Belle Center, Ohio December 14, 1934, to the late Frank Edson and Myra (Jones) Ammons. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Shirley A. (Duff) Ammons three months ago. Pete was...
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