Obituaries

Wanda S. Shumaker

Wanda S. Shumaker

Jan 25, 2018

Wanda S. Shumaker, age 93, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 9:07 P.M. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in her home at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

She was born January 26, 1924, on a farm near West Liberty and was the oldest of four children born to William Howard and Anna S. King Shumaker. Wanda...

Benjamin Paul Rorrer

Benjamin Paul Rorrer

Jan 24, 2018

Benjamin Paul Rorrer, age 24, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Ben was born in Gallipolis, Ohio December 15, 1993, to Kenneth and Beverly (Huber) Rorrer who survive in Zanesfield, Ohio. He is also survived by his siblings, Emily (Richard) Stevens of Springfield, Ohio, Thomas Rorrer and Maria Rorrer, both of Zanesfield; grandparents, Karen...

Albert John Kessler

Albert John Kessler

Jan 19, 2018

Albert John Kessler, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:40 AM. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. He was born in Dayton, Ohio July 2, 1927, to the late Albert Anthony Arthur and Catherine Elizabeth (Lengerich) Kessler.

On April 3, 1976, he married Roberta Jean (Reed) Kessler and she...

Gary S. Miller

Gary S. Miller

Jan 19, 2018

Gary S. Miller, age 65, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Troy, Ohio September 17, 1952, the son of the late Harold P. Miller and Gloria A. (Himes) Miller, who survives of Lakeview.

On September 2, 1972, he married Katheryn (Colton) Miller...

Richard D. Riel

Richard D. Riel

Jan 18, 2018

Richard D. “Rick” Riel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his North Lewisburg, Ohio home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio September 4, 1954, to the late Richard and Betty (Grazier) Riel.

Rick is survived by his three daughters, Cheri (Johnny) Myrthil, Mindy (Steve) Wilczynski, and Lisa (Patrick) Fox; six grandchildren, Raymond, Adrian, Kayla, Alyssa,...

David W. Crose

David W. Crose

Jan 18, 2018

David W. Crose, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:00 A.M. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Greenville, Ohio January 1, 1941, to the late William David and Christine (Manning) Crose.

David is survived by his fiancé, Rebecca Farber; five children, Daniel W. Crose, Charles...

Ruth E. Worley

Ruth E. Worley

Jan 17, 2018

Ruth E. Worley, age 98, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 5:05 P.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at The Homestead at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born, the youngest of eight children, in Webster, Ohio June 26, 1919, to late Daniel M. and Lucy (Byrd) Hardman.

On April 5, 1947, Ruth married R....

James T. Williamson

James T. Williamson

Jan 15, 2018

James T. Williamson, age 69, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Joplin, Missouri November 16, 1948, to the late Aaron and Doris (Sawtelle) Williamson.

On February 2, 1973, Jim married the former Cheryl Raichle in Dayton, Ohio and she survives, along with...

Holly Tipple

Holly Tipple

Jan 15, 2018

Holly Tipple, age 49, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after complications from pneumonia.

Holly was born in Bellefontaine November 14, 1968, to Lena (Corwin) Coleman and the late George A. Coleman.

Holly attended the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bellefontaine and was a...

Dwaine F. Golliday

Dwaine F. Golliday

Jan 14, 2018

Dwaine F. Golliday, age 73, of rural Lewistown, Ohio passed away at 8:50 P.M. Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County Ohio May 12, 1944, the son of the late Francis Edward and Noma Mae (Barnes) Golliday.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Betty Mae Kemp

Betty Mae Kemp

Jan 9, 2018

Betty Mae Kemp, age 94, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community in Cridersville, Ohio. She was born in Logan County Ohio March 3, 1923, to the late Ernest Orlando and Helen Marie (Swartz) Regula.

On July 26, 1941, Betty married Dallas R. Kemp and he...

Lori Ann Johnson

Lori Ann Johnson

Jan 8, 2018

Lori Ann Johnson, age 59, of Belle Center, Ohio went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday morning January 8, 2018, at her home.

Lori was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 30, 1958, to the late Helen Jean (Linebaugh) and Donald Durflinger.

Lori is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Johnson and accepted his hand in...

Maxine L. Clingerman

Maxine L. Clingerman

Jan 7, 2018

Maxine L. Clingerman, age 83, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 9:07 A.M. Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born in Wood County Ohio June 13, 1934, to the late Lee Alton and Maxine (Pugh) Stoddard.

On April 22, 1966, in Knoxville, Tennessee she married Cletus D. Clingerman and he preceded her in death June 5, 1999....

Kathryn Marie Collum

Kathryn Marie Collum

Jan 5, 2018

Kathryn Marie Collum, age 70, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Vancrest of Urbana.

She was born in Bellefontaine May 19, 1947, the daughter of the late William V. and Bess (Shafer) Collum. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Collum; a brother-in-law, Robert “Butch” Munz and a niece, Kristen Munz.

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Jerry L. Foster

Jerry L. Foster

Jan 2, 2018

Jerry L. Foster, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:40 A.M. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home in Palm Harbor, Florida.

He was born in Quincy, Ohio January 29, 1937, to the late Archie L. and Clara Mae (McFarlin) Foster.

On August 18, 1962, he married Mary Patricia Krueger and...

Earl L. Martz

Earl L. Martz

Jan 2, 2018

Earl L. Martz, age 88, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 8:05 A.M. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. He was born in Richland Township Ohio July 2, 1929, to the late Eben and Mae (Rumer) Martz.

On June 14, 1947, he married Dorothy (Johnson) Martz in Bellevue, Kentucky and she preceded...

Judy Ann Horne

Judy Ann Horne

Dec 31, 2017

Judy Ann Horne, age 64, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away at 1:49 A.M. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home. She was born in Meigs County Ohio August 16, 1953, to the late Martin and Ruby (Lee) Major. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by two sisters, Sheila Little and Angela Kay Hawley and a brother, Buzz Major.

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Roger Phillip Neer

Roger Phillip Neer

Dec 30, 2017

Roger “Phil” Phillip Neer, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine August 4, 1953, to the late Charles Neer and Thelma (Huffman) Neer.  Roger was also preceded in death by a brother Allen Huffman.

Roger is survived by his children, Melissa (Rich) Reynolds of Rushsylvania,...

Roberta Marie Tevis

Roberta Marie Tevis

Dec 30, 2017

Roberta Marie (Lee) Tevis, 61, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

She leaves behind her husband, Daniel Tevis and daughter, Marie Kerns.  She also leaves behind three beloved grandchildren; Sebastian Rinbolt, Douglas Kerns, and Destanie Brenner, a sister, Sandy Koogler, three great-grandchildren; Conner, Haillee, and Baiden...

William Max Green

William Max Green

Dec 29, 2017

William Max Green, age 93, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 29, 2017, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Big Springs, Ohio July 8, 1924, to the late William A. and Lavada K. (Rumer) Green.  Max married the former Jean Eloise Hurley February 1, 1943 in Ridgeway,...