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Gary A. Houchin

Gary A. Houchin

Oct 26, 2023

Gary A. Houchin, 63, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 19, 1960, to Gerald N. Houchin and the late Severiana Maria “Ann” Houchin.

On August 26, 2006, he married the former Lisa Slusser and she survives in Belle...

Donna Edyth Alig

Donna Edyth Alig

Oct 26, 2023

Donna Edyth Alig, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 90.

Donna was born to the late Addison and Bertha (Spence) Colegrove on April 6, 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, William Edward Alig on September 20, 1952. They were blessed with 33 years of marriage and five...

Georgia A. Brunson

Georgia A. Brunson

Oct 24, 2023

Georgia A. Brunson, 73, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation. She was born in Bayard, Nebraska on February 1, 1950, to the late Thomas and Beulah (Bartley) Ellis.

On May 23, 1970, she married her high school sweetheart, Terry S. Brunson, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage...

Devon C. Allen

Devon C. Allen

Oct 22, 2023

Devon Christopher Allen, of Bellefontaine, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend, had his journey cut short at the age of 31, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, October 22, 2023. 

Devon was born on June 1, 1992, in Kenton, Ohio.

He is survived by his parents, Don and Stacy Risner and Matt...

D. Harvey Claypool

D. Harvey Claypool

Oct 22, 2023

D. Harvey Claypool, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home.

Harvey was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1938, to the late Earl Leslie and Helen Pearl (Fisher) Claypool. 

Harvey married Deanna J. Farley on July 5, 1987, in Jackson Center, Ohio, and she survives in Bellefontaine.  He is also survived by 2 sons,...

Clara Mae Leininger

Clara Mae Leininger

Oct 21, 2023

Clara Mae Leininger, 91, of Jackson Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on July 14, 1932, to the late Paul and Marvel P. (Pence) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ethel “Irene” Kah and her brothers: Joe P....

Diane J. Lawless

Diane J. Lawless

Oct 21, 2023

Diane J. Lawless, 93, of Sunbury and formerly of West Liberty, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2023, at Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehab Center, Marengo, Ohio.

Diane was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 12, 1930, to the late Homer R. and Mildred Cookston Banks.  She is survived by a daughter, Chris Lawless of Sunbury, Ohio; 3 sons: Greg...

Peggy Jean Pequignot

Peggy Jean Pequignot

Oct 20, 2023

Peggy Jean Pequignot, 74, of Bellefontaine went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 9, 1949, to the late Charles “Pat” and Vivian (Sheeley) Earick.

On July 18, 1970, she married Raymond “Andy” Pequignot Jr, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2012. She is...

Dr. Robert H. Davis

Dr. Robert H. Davis

Oct 20, 2023

Dr. Robert H. Davis, a highly respected pathologist and pillar of the medical community, has passed away at the age of 78.

Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 6, 1945, Dr. Davis began his remarkable journey towards a life devoted to medicine and scientific exploration. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Viola Davis and his...

Richard T. "Rick" Howerton

Richard T. "Rick" Howerton

Oct 19, 2023

Richard T. “Rick” Howerton, 70, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 20, 1952, to the late Reuben V. Howerton and Maxine D. (Elliott) Engle.

On September 27, 1996, he married Barbara (Young) Howerton, and she survives.

He...

Vivian Gertrude Hostetler

Vivian Gertrude Hostetler

Oct 19, 2023

Vivian Gertrude Hostetler, 90, died October 19, 2023.

Vivian is survived by a sister, two brothers, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 19 nieces, and 13 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hostetler.

Vivian was a longtime member of the Philadelphia Church of God.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Josephine Anna Mustaine

Josephine Anna Mustaine

Oct 19, 2023

Josephine Anna Mustaine, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away on October 19, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on December 19, 1927, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Deward and Sara Daisey (VanMeter) McVay. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Helen Smith.

She is survived by her daughter Jean Wilkins of...

Sandra Jean Adams

Sandra Jean Adams

Oct 17, 2023

Sandra J. Michael Adams, 88, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on May 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Hal W. Leu and Jewel E. (Gore) Leu.

On October 4, 1954, Sandy married Harold Dale Michael and he preceded...

Loretta B. Linger

Loretta B. Linger

Oct 17, 2023

Loretta B. Linger, 73, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, at her home.

Loretta was born on June 27, 1950, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Cloye Albert and Marie (Smith) Estes.  She married Paul Howard Linger on March 9, 1968, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2017, and they are now...

Jim E. Stout

Jim E. Stout

Oct 17, 2023

Jim E. Stout, age 88, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Monarch Nursing Home in Marysville. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on May 16, 1935 to the late J. Ivan and Lois (McCracken) Stout. On October 16, 1955 he married the former Dolores M. “Maxine” Dugan and she preceded him...

James C. Kobylack

James C. Kobylack

Oct 16, 2023

James C. Kobylack, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Dayton VA Hospice Center.

James was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 17, 1948, to the late Leroy Nance and Juanita (York) Kobylack.

He married Sondra S. Burns on July 29, 1972, and she survives him in Bellefontaine. James is also survived by his sons:...

Christopher K. Allen

Christopher K. Allen

Oct 14, 2023

Christopher K. Allen, 68, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 7:56 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1955, a son of the late William Lawrence Allen and Kathryn Noreen (McAdams) Allen.

Chris is survived by a daughter, Rene' Huffman; a son, Shawn (Lauri)...

JoAnn Pautler

JoAnn Pautler

Oct 12, 2023

JoAnn (Gabbey) Pautler passed from this life to the next on October 12, 2023.

She was born on June 14, 1941, to Vernon and Bernice Long of Akron, NY.

Along with her parents she was predeceased by a grandson, Tyler Gabbey and her former husband, Thomas Pautler.

She is survived by three children: Scott Gabbey, Ronald (Roxanne) Gabbey and...

Edwin T. Shirey

Edwin T. Shirey

Oct 12, 2023

Edwin T. Shirey, 95, of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born in Clark County, Ohio on August 26, 1928, to the late Edwin N. and Dorothy (Todd) Shirey.

He is also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Ann (Whitmer) Shirey; his daughter, Dottie Elliott; and brothers: John and Bob Shirey.

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George Edward Lear

George Edward Lear

Oct 11, 2023

George Edward Lear, 83, of rural West Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 16, 1940, the son of the late George Frederick and Clara Dell (Sullivan) Lear.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lear in 1961 and a brother-in-law,...

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