Obituaries

Betty Irene Downing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Freddy R. Sheets

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

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

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

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...