Obituaries

Michael Ray Hipple

Michael Ray Hipple

Jan 18, 2025

Michael Ray Hipple, 77, of West Mansfield, Ohio and formerly of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Canton, Illinois on November 22, 1947, a son of the late Ray William Hipple and Mary Elizabeth (Reed) Hipple.

On January 27, 1968, Mike married Janis “Jan” K. (Probyn) Hipple...

Karen Sue Kilburn

Karen Sue Kilburn

Jan 17, 2025

Karen Sue Kilburn, 74, of Cable, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her daughter’s house after a short but aggressive battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on June 16th, 1950, to the late Asberry and Lida (Campbell) Kilburn. She was preceded in death by brothers Wayne Kilburn and Asberry...

Dr. Ian Pasco

Dr. Ian Pasco

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Ian Pasco passed away at his home on January 16th, 2025. Ian was born at St. Mary's Hospital, London, England, on Sept 3, 1938, to Kenneth and Vera (nee Satchell) Pasco of London, England. 

Susie and Ian met in Edinburgh, Scotland in March of 1979. Following a whirlwind courtship, he married Susie Adams Taylor on August 1, 1979, at Scott...

Roy Gordon Clark

Roy Gordon Clark

Jan 12, 2025

Roy Gordon Clark, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.

Roy is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Donna (Black) Clark; his son, Michael Clark (Cindy Ziemba); his daughter, Traci (Clark) Hobson (Roy Hobson); and his four cherished grandchildren: Noah Clark, Logan Holt, Samuel...

Glenn L. Wagner

Glenn L. Wagner

Jan 12, 2025

Glenn Leslie Wagner, 94, passed away on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Born in West Mansfield, Ohio on February 11, 1930, Glenn was the son of the late Joseph L. and Ethel L. (Young) Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary E. Wagner, as well as his siblings,...

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Jan 11, 2025

Sandra Ruth Kerns, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:14 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl Lee Kerns and Ollie Ruth Schoen. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Misty Spencer.

Sandy is survived...

Victoria A. Enderle

Victoria A. Enderle

Jan 10, 2025

Victoria A. Enderle, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 30, 1964, the daughter of the late Jerry Thomas and Sandra Louise (Downing) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donda Kennedy.

She is survived by two...

Melanie Jean Lotz

Melanie Jean Lotz

Jan 8, 2025

Melanie Jean Lotz, 63, of Jackson Center, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on September 21, 1961, to the late Dennis and E. Eileen (McGowan) Lotz. 

She is survived by her siblings: Sharon (Henry) Zimpfer, Bruce (Sandy) Lotz, Brian (Jamie) Lotz; nieces and nephews: Alison (Matt) Barkman, Marshall (Allie) Lotz,...

Edward L. Miller

Edward L. Miller

Jan 7, 2025

Edward L. Miller, 82, of Bellefontaine, stepped into Glory on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at his home after a long battle with lung cancer, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Ed was born in Lewistown, Ohio, on December 19, 1942, to the late John F. and Roxie L. (Sanders) Miller. He was also preceded in death by 2...

Norma M. Jones

Norma M. Jones

Jan 7, 2025

Norma M. Jones, 78, of Jackson Center, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 11, 1946, to the late Morris W. and Phyllis A. (Leister) Shields.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Kyle) Lindsey; son, Mark Dudgeon; grandson, Jerry Dudgeon; great grandchildren, Rosaline Case, Iris...

Robert A. Ferguson Jr.

Robert A. Ferguson Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Robert A. Ferguson Jr., 55, of Lakeview, passed away at 4:33 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island on December 25, 1969, to the late Robert A. "Fergie" Ferguson Sr. and Concepcion Moreno (Soria) Ferguson who survives in Bellefontaine.

He is also survived by his children, Robbie Ferguson, Tesla Ferguson, Austin Ferguson,...

Byron I. Fullerton

Byron I. Fullerton

Jan 3, 2025

Byron Ivan Fullerton, 88, of Belle Center, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.

The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Logan Acres Activity Fund, 2739 County Road 91, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 or First United Presbyterian Church, 117 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION...

Bette Jane Stryker

Bette Jane Stryker

Jan 3, 2025

Bette Jane Stryker, 98, of Quincy, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on April 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Marion Lewis Newman and Clara Viola (Kendall) Newman.

On May 14, 1952, Bette married Charles Corwin Stryker in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded...

William Ray Kennedy

William Ray Kennedy

Jan 2, 2025

William Ray Kennedy, 92, of Belle Center, passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. He was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 3, 1932, to the late William Earl and Olive (Shape) Kennedy. On September 11, 1971, William married Shirley Jane (DeRossett) Kennedy, and she preceded him in death on...

Doug Burton

Doug Burton

Jan 1, 2025

Doug Burton, 74, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Homer and Lorena (Bradley) Burton. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Paul Prater, Kelly Burton, and Judy Burton.

On December 27, 1974, he married the former Jane...

Patricia K. Liles

Patricia K. Liles

Dec 31, 2024

Patricia K. Liles, 83, of Bellefontaine, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by family, on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Pat was born in Findlay, Ohio, on November 28, 1941, to the late Paul L. Thomas and Meredith E. (Bateson) Springer. She married Paul Joseph “Joe” Liles on April 2, 1960, and...

Debra Ann Sherard

Debra Ann Sherard

Dec 29, 2024

Debra Ann (Cole) Sherard, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at residence. She was born in Belding, Michigan on February 15, 1957, to the late William Cole Sr. and Francis Elizabeth (Lyons) Rozell.

On October 6, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, she married Charles Eugene Sherard, and he preceded her in death on September...

Panna Lorene Alexander

Panna Lorene Alexander

Dec 29, 2024

Panna Lorene (Neer) Alexander, 76, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria. 

Panna was born on August 2, 1948, in Wapakoneta, to the late Branson Harley Neer and Anna Mae Routt Neer.  She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Jemma.

She is flying with the angels now, and will be missed dearly...

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

Dec 29, 2024

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman, 87, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 9:04 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born in DeGraff, Ohio on May 16, 1937, a son of the late John Sherman Baughman and Flora Luella (Kerns) Baughman. 

On November 25, 1961, Doug married Alice...

Robert A. Coffman, Jr.

Robert A. Coffman, Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Robert A. Coffman, Jr., 88, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in the Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center, Lakeview, after a brave and courageous 14-year battle with cancer. 

He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 3, 1936, the son of the late Robert A. and June (Williams) Coffman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...