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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,...

Arlene Elizabeth Smith

Arlene Elizabeth Smith

Oct 6, 2023

Arlene E. Smith, 94, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on February 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Roy Mefford and Muriel Sarah (Wilcoxon) Mefford.

On April 29, 1948, Arlene married Johnnie "John" Junior Smith in Greenup, Kentucky and he...

Joseph Richard Conrad

Joseph Richard Conrad

Oct 5, 2023

Joseph Conrad, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1941, to the late Cyril and Virginia (Irwin) Conrad.

Per Joseph’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is...

Sandy Shuff

Sandy Shuff

Oct 4, 2023

Sandy Shuff, 69, Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Sandy was born on November 22, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Marvin E. and Joyce M. (Heintz) Rostorfer. 

Sandy is survived by her husband Roy Shuff, whom she married on June 28, 1980.  She is also survived by a son Patrick (Michelle) Shuff;...

Gertie Mae Miller

Gertie Mae Miller

Oct 4, 2023

Gertie Mae Miller, 87, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, of congestive heart failure.  Mom was paralyzed from a spinal tumor since 2016. 

She was born in Plain City, Ohio, on December 31, 1935, to Dan and Emma (Frey) Hostetler. 

On November 19, 1959, she married Daniel N. Miller.  He preceded her in death on January 6,...

Roy C. Weimert

Roy C. Weimert

Oct 3, 2023

Roy Chalmer Weimert, CFSP, (Certified Funeral Service Professional, he was one of the first designated Funeral Directors in Florida) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Leesburg, FL surrounded by his beloved wife and friends after a courageous 14-month fight with cancer.  He was born on September 29, 1939, in Cleveland, OH and was the son of Roy T....

Mary Elizabeth Cooksey

Mary Elizabeth Cooksey

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mary Elizabeth Cooksey, 69, of Zanesfield, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 10, 1954, to the late William H. and Mary Joan (Hertenstein) Cooksey.

She is survived by her brothers, Donald H. (Melodie) Cooksey and Richard H. (Debbie) Cooksey; and...

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