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Lenora Kimberly Lovelace
Aug 5, 2023
Lenora Kimberly Lovelace, 62, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December 12, 1960, to the late Robert and Virgina (Davis) Reisinger. On November 7, 1981, she married the love of her life, Melvin Lovelace, and he survives.
She is also survived by...
Judith L. "Judy" Thompson
Aug 5, 2023
Judith L. “Judy” Thompson, 82, of DeGraff, passed away Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home, near Raymond, surrounded by her family.
Judy was born in Columbus on June 28, 1941, to the late Clarence L. and Ruby E. (Byrd) Thompson. She was also preceded in death by a sister Geraldine Thompson, brother Thomas Thompson, granddaughter Elaine Blue,...
Carolyn Jo Downing
Aug 4, 2023
Carolyn Jo Downing, 82, of Springfield and formerly of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Robert Mohr King and Irene (Porteus) King.
On November 6, 1960, Carolyn married Charles R....
Theodore E Bidwell
Aug 4, 2023
Theodore E. Bidwell, 77, of West Liberty, passed away at 7:32 a.m. on August 4, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Urbana on July 11, 1946. Per Theodore’s wishes, there will be no services.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Bidwell family and encourages anyone to share a...
Priscilla Ann Moffitt
Aug 3, 2023
Priscilla Ann Moffitt, 76, of West Liberty, died with her family at her side on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 12, 1946, to the late Lloyd D. and Geneva Lorene (Yoder) Hartzler.
On July 11, 1964, she married William Harley Moffitt who preceded her in death, but not before celebrating 44 years of...
William "Bill" Calvin Dohse
Jul 31, 2023
William "Bill" C. Dohse, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Springhills, Ohio, a son of the late James Karl Marquis Dohse and Leyla Faye (Donald) Dohse.
Bill is survived by his son, Michael (Melessa) Casey; two grandchildren,...
Ralph F. Shively
Jul 30, 2023
Ralph F. Shively, 96, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday evening, July 30, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Ralph was born in Sidney, Ohio, on February 22, 1927, to the late Abraham Wyland and Opal Clarine (Barlow) Shively. He was also preceded in death by a son John P. Shively, and sisters Eileen Ambos and Jane Martin.
Ralph is survived...
Allen Mills Detwiler
Jul 28, 2023
Allen Mills Detwiler, 91, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on June 29, 1932, the son of the late Howard Edward and Alice (Johnson) Detwiler. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel “Fred” and Phyllis Detwiler, and a niece, Tammy Detwiler.
On...
David Allen Penrod
Jul 23, 2023
David Allen Penrod, age 60, of Bluffton, SC died after a sudden and unexpected battle with cancer on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Dave passed away peacefully, embraced within the loving arms of his wife Jane and daughter Darian. He was born on July 25, 1962, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dave was a strong, courageous, honorable, and loving husband, friend, father...
James "Jim" Wayne Burnside
Jul 23, 2023
Jim Burnside, died Sunday, July 23,2023, at the McCall Hospice House after a brief illness.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of the late Ben and Allyne Burnside. Jim graduated from Rushsylvania Local School in Logan County, OH, and Columbus Business University, OH.
Getting his career start at WOHP-Bellefontaine during high school, Jim had an outstanding broadcast career...
Clyde Herman Eshelman Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
Clyde H. Eshelman Jr., 68, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 21, 1954, a son of the late Clyde Herman and Helen Louise (Smith) Eshelman Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Vonne (McAfee) Eshelman on May 10, 2021.
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Mary Lee Pummell
Jul 21, 2023
Mary Lee Pummell, 73, of Lakeview, passed away at 8:08 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on November 23, 1949, to the late William Henry and Marcella Ann (Connors) Homola. On December 4, 1968, she married the late Max Lee Pummell.
She is survived by two sons: William (Melinda)...
Gerald Eugene Arnett
Jul 20, 2023
Gerald E. "Jerry" Arnett, 80, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on October 8, 1942, a son of the late Freeman Alan and Eva Louise (Hulsmeyer) Arnett.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy Eileen (Bishop)...
Marvin S. Hilty
Jul 18, 2023
Marvin S. Hilty, age 93, of Columbus, formerly of Orrville and Belle Center, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home in Columbus.
Marvin was born on December 18, 1929, in Massillon, to the late Noah and Elizabeth (Raber) Hilty, attended Fountain Nook School (Township #7) and graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. He attended Eastern Mennonite College and...
Tania Marie Willison
Jul 16, 2023
Tania Marie Willison, 47, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday morning, July 16, 2023, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kenton.
Tania was born in Marysville, Ohio, on April 2, 1976, to the late Danny Ray and Judy Ellen (Rice) Seagraves. She was also preceded in death by sister Amanda Hardin, brother Thomas Lafata, step-mother Theresa Rowe, step-brother Chad Rowe, step-son...
Richard L. Snider
Jul 15, 2023
Richard L. Snider, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:19 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on May 29, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Henry and Eileen (Anspaugh) Snider.
On August 5, 2006, he married, Nellie Smith Moore Snider, and they have 33 years...
Donald R. Selhorst
Jul 13, 2023
Donald R. Selhorst, 82, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Kobacker House, Columbus.
He was born in Lima, Ohio on March 28, 1941, the son of the late Victor Henry Sehlhorst and Gertrude (Utrup) Geckle. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Geer.
He is survived by his three children: Tonya...
Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow
Jul 13, 2023
Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Bronx, New York on October 10, 1970, a daughter of Claire (Langone) Odekirk and the late Albert Joseph Martino.
On October 26, 2001, Michele married Joshua Mazow in Las Vegas, Nevada and he...
Ashley N Ashcraft
Jul 11, 2023
Ashley N. Ashcraft, 39, of DeGraff, went on to be with her mother at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Hospice of Central Ohio within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on September 7, 1983, to Timothy Ray (Tonya) Ashcraft and the late Brenda Kay McNutt.
She is survived by a brother:...
Nellie S. Snider
Jul 9, 2023
Nellie S. Snider, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Vancrest of Urbana.
She was born in Blackstone, Virginia on November 19, 1942.
On August 5, 2006, she married her longtime partner, Richard “Rick” Snider and he survives.
She is also survived by her son, David Moore, three grandchildren, Colt (Lori) Moore, Jessi (Dustin) Voll, and...
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