Obituaries

Janice A. Bradford

Janice A. Bradford

Apr 4, 2021

Janice A. Bradford, 83, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio with her family by her side.

She was born in Bellefontaine February 13, 1938, a daughter of the late William Nelson and Florabelle (Phipps) Buffenbarger.

On September 6, 1956 in Rushsylvania, she married...

John Frederick Maier

John Frederick Maier

Mar 31, 2021

John Frederick Maier, 87, of Huntsville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

John was born May 17, 1933 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late John E. Maier and Eula (Wish) Maier. He was also preceded in death by his son, Dr. John F....

Eleanor Rae Scott

Eleanor Rae Scott

Mar 31, 2021

Eleanor Rae Scott, daughter of Alex Scott and Miracle Odom, was stillborn March 31, 2021.

Eleanor is survived by her parents; a sister, Iris Lynn Scott of Sidney, Ohio; a brother, Tobie Gillem Jr. of Sidney; maternal grandparents, James and Jessica Newhouse of Sidney; paternal grandparents, Woody and Ashley Scott of Belle Center, Ohio; maternal great grandparents,...

Anthony "Lynn" Shultz

Anthony "Lynn" Shultz

Mar 30, 2021

Anthony “Lynn” Shultz, 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born May 2, 1946 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Max Emerson and Reva Anne (Murphy) Shultz.

On July 28, 1967, Lynn married the...

Alma Mae Helmlinger

Alma Mae Helmlinger

Mar 29, 2021

Alma Mae Helmlinger, 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 21, 1933 in Botkins, Ohio, a daughter of the late Otto H. and Carrie Alma (Metz) Alexander.

On May 28, 1955, Alma Mae married...

Christopher W. Schoepfle

Christopher W. Schoepfle

Mar 28, 2021

Christopher W. Schoepfle, 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon, March 28, 2021 at his home.

Chris was born in Bellefontaine December 18, 1973, to the late Charles E. Schoepfle, Sr. and Margie Jean Snyder.

Chris married Antoinette “Toni” Zdanowicz Kelley October 27, 2011, and she survives in Bellefontaine.  He is also survived...

Margaret Jean Thackery

Margaret Jean Thackery

Mar 26, 2021

Margaret Jean Thackery, 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

Peggy was born in Bellefontaine April 13, 1926, to the late James Bernard and Noel Pauline (Davis) O’Rielley.  She married Jay Bower Thackery May 29, 1948 in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death June 29, 1991.  Peggy was also preceded in...

Diane Marie Mosbarger

Diane Marie Mosbarger

Mar 24, 2021

Diane Marie Mosbarger, 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was a daughter of the late Harry and Marian McDonald and was born September 17, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. On February 29, 1964, Diane married David Mosbarger and he survives along with her two children Kathy...

Joan Zedeker

Joan Zedeker

Mar 22, 2021

Joan Zedeker, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

Joan was born in Bellefontaine October 25, 1936, to the late William Hurley and Martha Lauretta (Gerrie) Hurley Jamison.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tami Jo Kotsaris.

Joan married John...

Myrna Diane Thompson

Myrna Diane Thompson

Mar 18, 2021

Myrna Diane Thompson, 80, of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:04 a.m. March 18, 2021 at Heart and Home of Urbana in Urbana following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born October 23, 1940 in Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lowell and Jane (Brubaker) Tamplin.

On...

Elvin E. Smith

Elvin E. Smith

Mar 12, 2021

Elvin E. Smith, 52, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:51 p.m. at his residence.

He was born in Boise, Idaho April 27, 1968, the son of the late Elvin E. and Muriel (Webb) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew Brian....

Doris Levon Knox Wessel

Doris Levon Knox Wessel

Mar 12, 2021

Doris Levon Knox Wessel, 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

She was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio September 26, 1924, a daughter of the late Levi H. and Della (Greg) Spain.

On April 16, 1940, she married Pearl L. Knox and he preceded...

Terry Scot Reinman

Terry Scot Reinman

Mar 11, 2021

Terry Scot Reinman, 56, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home.

Terry was born in Marion, Ohio July 24, 1964, to Robert and the late H. Deanna (Warner) Reinman.

Terry is survived by his father Robert Reinman of Russells Point; a sister, Michele Vanden Brand of...

June Christine Wyatt

June Christine Wyatt

Mar 10, 2021

June Christine Artis Wyatt, 61, of Marysville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 31, 1959, to the late Richard G. and Gladys Dianne (Whetsel) Artis.  June was also preceded in death by son Anthony W. Smith Jr.

June is survived by her son...

Rose M. Henderson

Rose M. Henderson

Mar 6, 2021

Rose M. Henderson, 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, March 6, 2021 at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab Center.

Rose was born in Galion, Ohio January 17, 1959, to the late Alfred Henry Cramer and Orpa Francis Gannon.  She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Russell David Henderson and her former husband Dan...

John Edwin Bush

John Edwin Bush

Mar 4, 2021

John Edwin Bush, 97, passed away March 4, 2021 in The Homestead at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born October 26, 1923 to Banner Harrison Bush and Esta (Neer) Bush.  He graduated in 1943 from DeGraff High School.

He married Mildred A. Rex September 9, 1945 in Bellefontaine at the First...

Pamela Kay Pond

Pamela Kay Pond

Mar 3, 2021

Pamela Kay Pond, 74, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home.

Pamela was born in Springfield, Ohio October 22, 1946, to the late Opal Lee Collinsworth Horner.

Pamela is survived by her sons:  Tony (Chasidy) Pond of Huntsville, Jody (Doris) Long of Huntsville, and Brian K. Long of...

Margaret Ann Wilkins

Margaret Ann Wilkins

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret Ann “Peg” Wilkins, 85, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence F. and Annamae (Barlup) Myers.

On December 18, 1964, she married Paul J. Wilkins and he...

Jimmy Lee Elkins

Jimmy Lee Elkins

Feb 28, 2021

Jimmy Lee Elkins, 72, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 4:26 a.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born December 3, 1948, a son of the late Harold Jerome and Esther Mae (Carter) Elkins. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Lee F. Groves;...

Dale W. Carter

Dale W. Carter

Feb 27, 2021

Dale W. Carter, 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born July 23, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Orville and Hallie (Sergant) Carter.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Brent Carter; a great grandchild, Samantha Jean Givens; three...