Obituaries
Betty Irene Downing
Oct 18, 2017
Betty Downing, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away October 18, 2017 in Westerville, Ohio where she has lived near her daughter since 2011. She was 93 years old. Her children, Karen (Doug) Kerns of Galena, Ohio, Russell (Marvalene) Downing of Bellefontaine, Sally (Joe Newport) Harshbarger of Spring City, Tennessee, and David (Toni) Downing of Bellefontaine as well as her grandchildren and...
Shirley A. Grimes
Oct 18, 2017
Shirley A. Grimes, age 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Urbana, Ohio July 20, 1945, to the late Elra Graham and Genevieve Larry. Shirley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Thompson; a brother, Kenneth Larry, and a grandson, Gregg Pitts, Jr.
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Carl E. Yoder
Oct 16, 2017
Carl E. Yoder, age 84, of West Liberty, Ohio was called home to be with His Savior Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born November 20, 1932, in LaGrange, Indiana a son of the late Elbert J and Dorothy E. Yoder. He is survived by his wife of sixty one years,...
Mary Gilkeson McCleary
Oct 15, 2017
Mary Gilkeson McCleary, age 97, passed away October 15, 2017 at Elim Park in Cheshire, Connecticut. She was born August 17, 1920 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Adlai H. and Katharine K. Gilkeson. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished organist, pianist, and handbell musician and enjoyed a long, rich...
Krista Joy McDonald
Oct 14, 2017
Krista Joy McDonald, age 41, of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away at 9:31 P.M. Saturday, October 14, 2017 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Kenton, Ohio February 7, 1976, a daughter of Jerold Kia and Kathy (Wren) Ansley.
On February 15, 2014, Krista married Ted McDonald and he survives, along with two daughters, Norma Jean Ansley and...
Dianne Goslee
Oct 14, 2017
Dianne Goslee of Russells Point, Ohio was called home Saturday October 14, 2017, to be with her Lord.
She was born May 5, 1953, the daughter of Edwin Yoesting and Rosiland Schrader McClure, both deceased. Her siblings, Gary and Linda survive.
She married William Goslee in 1970 and they have two...
Barbara R. Trimble
Oct 13, 2017
Barbara R. Trimble, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:55 A.M. Friday, October 13, 2017, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine May 2, 1946, to the late Buell Green and Reba (Salyer) Trimble. A sister, Audrey Grace Webber and brothers, Willis and Glenn Trimble preceded Barbara in death.
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William Arthur Roth
Oct 13, 2017
William Arthur Roth, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Friday morning, October 13, 2017 at Lakeside Manor VA Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Russells Point, Ohio February 15, 1931, to the late Arthur G. and Edna F. (Shafer) Roth. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack E. Roth and a step-daughter, Patricia Wildermuth. ...
Mary Patricia Woolf
Oct 10, 2017
Mary Patricia Woolf, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio January 19, 1960, the daughter of Kenneth Carl “K.C.” Steggeman, who survives in Bellefontaine and the late Mary Margaret (O’Brien) Steggeman who preceded her in death in 2010. She was also preceded in...
Maxine J. Dodds
Oct 9, 2017
Maxine J. Dodds, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio was called to the Lord to be with her beloved husband Monday, October 9, 2017 at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty. She was born May 12, 1925, in a farmhouse on County Road 65 in Hardin County Ohio, the second oldest child to the late Ira Trimble and Claribel Alverna (McMillen) Fleece. In addition...
Samuel Lee Hidinger
Oct 8, 2017
Samuel Lee Hidinger, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. He was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania February 27, 1938, to the late Robert B. and Sophia (Harmon) Hidinger. Sam was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Peat and a brother, Robert E. Hidinger.
Sam is...
Joseph Dean Patterson
Oct 5, 2017
Joseph Dean Patterson, age 76, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at his home. Joe was born in Belle Center, Ohio January 18, 1941, to the late Alfred Gorley and Helen (McGinnis) Patterson. Joe was also preceded in death by his siblings, Maxine Pemberton, Alfred Patterson Jr., Larry Patterson, Mary Chamberlin and James L. Patterson.
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Connie L. Napier
Oct 4, 2017
Connie L. Napier, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Warren, Ohio October 1, 1947, the daughter of the late John “Jack” Conrad Porter and Lois Darlene (Smith) Stapleton. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson,...
John David Hudson
Oct 3, 2017
John David “J.D.” Hudson, age 69, of Chicago, Illinois and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:38 P.M. Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Southbrook Care Center in Springfield, Ohio. He was born in Piqua, Ohio December 16, 1947, a son of the late John H. “Jack” and Dolores “Dee” (Ware) Hudson.
J.D. is survived...
Janet L. Root
Oct 1, 2017
Janet L. (Griffey) Root, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:15 P.M. Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Franklin County Ohio June 23, 1933, to the late Otto E. and Kathryn (Mohler) Griffey.
On January 28, 1955, she married Stuart Gene Root and he survives. She is also...
John Patrick Tynan
Sep 28, 2017
John Patrick Tynan, age 61, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2017. He was born in Franklin, Ohio December 12, 1955, to LaDonna “Johnni” (Johns) Bates who survives in Homosassa, Florida and the late Don M. Tynan. Also preceding John in death were an infant son, Kevin Tynan; brothers, Michael E. Tynan, Terrence R. Tynan and a niece, Cheryl Tynan.
...Freddy R. Sheets
Sep 28, 2017
Freddy R. Sheets, age 82, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Waterloo, Ohio June 15, 1935, the son of the late Fred G. and Stella Mae (Kelley) Sheets. He was also preceded in death by two children, Billy Jo Sheets in 1957...
Marjorie A. Burch
Sep 25, 2017
Marjorie A. “Marge” Burch, age 80, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:58 A.M. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Darke County Ohio May 2, 1937, to the late William H. and Lottie (Barga) Midlam.
On July 16, 1955, Marge married Marvin J. Burch and he preceded her in...
Severiana Maria Houchin
Sep 24, 2017
Severiana Maria “Ann” Houchin, age 81, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, September 24, 2017 at her residence.
She was born April 9, 1936, in Lumberton, New Mexico to the late Presentacion and Angelina (Velasquez) Herrera. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Tersina “Tessie” Lobato, Antonio “Tony”, Jose “Delfin”, Presentacion “Pres” and Gilbert...
Adelia D. Riley
Sep 24, 2017
Adelia D. Riley, age 91, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 4:49 P.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Lane Park of Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Shelby County Ohio July 22, 1926, to the late Samuel H. and Flossie (Glick) Lotz. On September 3, 1944, she married Rev. Roger D. Riley and he preceded her in death February...
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