Obituaries

Aug 21, 2017

David Norman Smith, age 70, of Russells Point, Ohio and Naples, Florida and formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away Monday afternoon, August 21, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.  David was born in Dayton, Ohio April 27, 1947, to the late Norman E. and Marjorie (Kinzie) Smith.

David owned Trojan House of Carpets in Troy until he...

Aug 21, 2017

Terry Lynn Stiver, age 55, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 7:35 P.M.  Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Upper Valley Medical Center Hospice Unit in Troy, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio March 23, 1962, to the late Edward Jacob and Ellen (Grube) Stiver. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Stiver and three brothers, Harry Stiver, Kenneth...

Aug 18, 2017

Larry Eugene Powers, age 44, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Friday August 18, 2017 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Lapeer, Michigan May 13, 1973, a son of the late Larry Leonard and Mary Jo (Neibler) Powers.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Karena (Snow) Lindamoore.

He is survived by his...

Aug 17, 2017

Beverly June McKinley, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Amos and Odetta (Titus) Tapp.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Aaron Snyder II and a sister, LouAnn Craig.

She is survived by eight children, Mike...

Aug 15, 2017

Brian Lee Bell, age 37, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio April 21, 1980, and is survived by his parents Randy and Stacey Bell of Bellefontaine; his fiancé of fourteen years, Amanda C. Garber of Bellefontaine; four sons, Blake Bell (age 17), Dallas Bell (age 16), Sylas Bell (age 8), and...

Aug 14, 2017

Wallace H. Mangels, age 77, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:40 P.M. Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Hyde Park, New York October 4, 1939, to the late Otto and Matilda (Cortz) Mangels.

On March 30, 1984, Wallace married the former Betty Parks in New York and she survives along with two daughters, Jennifer...

Aug 10, 2017

June Clair Strutton, age 86, of Indian Lake Shores in Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday morning August 10, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio June 10, 1931, to the late Julian Beck and Blanche V. (Robinson) Tempest.  June married Hershell E. “Gene” Strutton December 28, 1952, and he preceded her in death November 12,...

Aug 8, 2017

Norma Jeanne Wright Miller, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Barberton, Ohio passed away at 2:20 P.M. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.  She was born in Barberton March 14, 1925, to the late Charles Foster and Clara (Tomb) Wright.

On December 17, 1950, Norma married Jack Baetelle Miller in Barberton and he preceded her...

Aug 7, 2017

James (Jim) Bert Skaggs, age 54, of Lakeview, Ohio lost his battle with cancer at 11:29 A.M. Monday, August 7, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio June 11, 1963, the son of the late Bert and Katherine Skaggs.

He is survived by five children, Shaunna (Stephen) Trask, Dustin Skaggs, James Dylan Skaggs, Jeff (Cara)...

Aug 7, 2017

Edward Ralph Dickinson, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 8, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Lima, Ohio September 2, 1953, to Ralph Allen and Irene Rosetta Birt Dickinson.  Ed was preceded in death by his father Ralph, his wife Cinda L. Boggs Dickinson, and a...

Aug 6, 2017

Helen Jean (Dingey) Cassell, 89, formerly of Urbana, Ohio, died on Sunday 8/6/2017, at Green Hills in West Liberty, Ohio.

Helen was born on July 16, 1928, to John Roy and Nancy Trean (Patterson) Dingey of Fountain Park, Ohio

She is survived by a daughter, Jan L. (Steven) Casto and a granddaughter, Jaclyn Casto all...

Aug 6, 2017

Jeanne Ann Vicario, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:52 P.M. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine November 17, 1929, to the late Ralph L. and Lenore (Hatcher) Henry.  On September 6, 1948, she married Richard J. Vicario and he preceded her in death March 5, 2016. A son, Timothy Vicario also...

Aug 5, 2017

Todor “Tony” Sekosan, age 67, of Hallandale Beach, Florida, and, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at 4:00 A.M. Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his residence in Florida. He was born in Begejci (Torak), Yugoslavia, on February 14, 1950, to the late Janko and Aurora (Miok) Sekosan.

He is survived by his daughters, Ramona (Thomas) Wright of San Diego,...

Jul 31, 2017

Jonathan R. Armstrong, age 65, of Lewistown, Ohio and formerly of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his daughter’s residence.

He was born in Marion November 15, 1951, the son of the late Harry L. and Ruth V. (Southward) Armstrong.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Armstrong and a brother, Harry L....

Jul 31, 2017

Keith Ray “Smiley” Brautigam, age 60, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:25 A.M. Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio May 25, 1957, to the late Wayne Brautigam and the late Phyllis (Hageman) Lachey.

On June 5, 1999, Keith married the former Cheryl Heminger in Bellefontaine and she survives, along with two daughters,...

Jul 30, 2017

Donald Norman Curtis, age 94, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 10:25 A.M. Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio November 24, 1922, to the late Edwin and Alma (Duffy) Curtis.

On April 17, 1948, he married the former Charline Ann Perkins and she preceded him in death in...

Jul 30, 2017

Carole E. Wagner, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in San Diego, California April 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Carroll Peyton and Berenice E. (Harris) Jackson.

She married David E. Wagner August 19, 1967 at the Zanesfield United Methodist...

Jul 29, 2017

Alyce I. (Wilson) Yoder age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:23 A.M. July 29, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born July 15, 1921 in Champaign County to Herman and Ethel Wilson. She was married December 16, 1941 in West Liberty, Ohio to Albert C. Yoder.

She is survived by her daughters Julia (Lowell) Stevens of Urbana, Ohio...

Jul 27, 2017

Leslie E. Smucker age 67, of East Liberty, Ohio went to be with The Lord Thursday morning, July 27, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital emergency room in Bellefontaine, Ohio.  He was born in Bellefontaine June 15, 1950, to the late Wilbert F. and Emma L. (Breneman) Smucker.  Les was also preceded in death by a brother Curtis Smucker.

A...

Jul 26, 2017

Margaret J. “Peggy” Bush, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:25 P.M. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.

Per Peggy’s wishes, her body was cremated and no services will be observed.

The arrangements were in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation...