Obituaries
John David Brugler
Aug 17, 2022
John David Brugler, 75, of Freeland, formerly of West Liberty, Ohio, our supportive, humble, hardworking, and most loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and loyal friend passed from this world into the arms of Jesus in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at home with his wonderful family by his side.John was born on January 18, 1947 to the...
Cheryl L. Zahner
Aug 17, 2022
Cheryl L. Zahner, 76, of Zanesfield, OH, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in her home.
She was born in Lima, OH on October 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Warren and Peggy (Irwin) Hinkle. She was also preceded in death by three sisters.
On May 17, 1986, she married Ross Zahner, and he survives...
Dale Michael "Mike" Johnson
Aug 15, 2022
Dale Michael “Mike” Johnson, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his residence.
Mike was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 16, 1977, the son of Dale (Deb) Johnson and Bonnie Horsley, all of Bellefontaine.
Mike is also survived by his daughter Jacqualine “Mackie” Johnson of Bellevue, Ohio; six sisters: Tracy Johnson, Vanessa (Jamey) Rollins, Mindy Johnson,...
Randy Randall Gordon
Aug 14, 2022
Randy Randall Gordon, 36, of Lakeview, passed away at 5:21 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1985, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of James Randall and Jeannette Lynn (Black) Gordon.
Randy is survived by his parents; girlfriend, Julia Curry; seven children, Nevaeh (Doby Orahood) Gordon, Hannah Gordon, Gracie Gordon, Izzak Smith, Oakley Gordon,...
Nikki Michele Blair
Aug 14, 2022
Nikki Michele Blair, 48, of Pemberton, passed away in the evening on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home. She was born August 18, 1973, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of Pamela Wood and the late John Houchin.
On February 19, 1999, Nikki married William C. Blair in Sidney, Ohio and he survives, along with two daughters, Shelby Conkle,...
David "Buck" E. Wallace
Aug 13, 2022
David E. “Buck” Wallace, Jr., of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 5:59 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, OH, after battling a brief illness.
Buck is survived by his wife, Deborah (Young) Wallace; his children Amy (Jason) McDaniel and David Andrew (Nikki) Wallace;...
Marilyn Scott Guerard
Aug 9, 2022
Marilyn Scott Guerard, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Marilyn was born in Bellefontaine on December 19, 1937, an only child to the late Herman D. and Evelyn M. (Rose) Scott. She married Albertin A. “Bert” Guerard in 1983, and he preceded her in death in 2018.
Marilyn attended Bellefontaine Schools...
Ronald Gregory Reeder
Aug 9, 2022
Ronald Gregory Reeder, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Room.
Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 14, 1962, to the late Ronald Gary Reeder and Mary Ellen (Hauldren) Reeder. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Cheryl Jean (Shaw) Reeder, granddaughter Arwen May Phillips, and step-sister...
Angela K. Zack
Aug 8, 2022
Angela Kathleen Zack, 48, of Huntsville, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in the James Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Xenia, Ohio on August 22, 1973, the daughter of the late Michael L. Stevens and Sandra “Sandy” (Amicon) Stevens, who survives in Springfield, OH.
On June...
Turner Joshua "TJ" Esser
Aug 7, 2022
Turner Joshua “TJ” Esser, 21, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. He was born on March 22, 2001, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Brad and Candee (Metz) Esser.
TJ is survived by his parents; siblings, Peyton Esser and Xavier Esser; maternal grandparents, Larry & Joanie Metz of...
Larry Stephen Kauffman
Aug 6, 2022
Larry Stephen Kauffman, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Betty L. (Helmandollar) Fox and the late Donald R. Kauffman.
Larry is survived by two children, Eric (Kelly) Kauffman...
Shelley Joan Kasper
Aug 6, 2022
Shelley Joan Kasper, 65, of Zanesfield, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. She was born in Marion, Ohio on October 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Clarence and Delores Maxine (Lower) Rupright Jr.
On June 4, 2004, Shelley married Dennis L. Kasper in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded her in death on October 1, 2019.
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Daniel R. "Duke" Whetsel, Sr.
Aug 3, 2022
Daniel Russell “Duke” Whetsel Sr., 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on September 17, 1943, the son of the late William Whetsel and Margaret (Redman) Whetsel Nelson. Daniel married Connie E. Brown, beloved mother of his children, in March...
Nancy Lou Purk
Aug 3, 2022
Nancy Lou Purk, 83, of St. Paris, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Greenfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willis E. and Ruth Beatrice (West) Wirick.
Nancy married Dale Arthur Purk on July 19, 1957, and he preceded her in death on July...
Philip C. "Flip" Moore
Aug 3, 2022
Philip C. “Flip” Moore, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Marysville.
Philip was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 20, 1966, to the late James Blanchard and Ruby Moore. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Roseanna Lee Moore, and sister Cindy Evans.
Philip is survived by his former wife,...
Christian E. Oberlies
Jul 31, 2022
Christian E. Oberlies, 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
Christian was born on April 4, 1952, in Carthage, Illinois. He was the son of the late Elmer (Sy) and Loretta (Condon) Oberlies. Christian had three siblings: Jane, Stephanie, and Jim. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1970...
Marigold Hope King
Jul 26, 2022
Marigold Hope King, 13, of Washington Court House, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 26, 2022.
Marigold was born on September 3, 2008, in Odessa, Ukraine, and abandoned at birth due to her disabilities. At the age of 7, she was adopted by her daddy and mommy, Scott and Esther King, and brought to America where she...
Paul R. Crum
Jul 22, 2022
Paul Ray Crum, 59, of Sidney, passed away Friday morning, July 22, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 13, 1963, to the late Ernest Ray Crum and Leona Maxine (Eichner) Crum.
Paul is survived by his sister, Therese (Mike) Tumas of Pennsylvania; brothers: Robert Crum of Bellefontaine, and Don Crum of Jackson...
David Byron King
Jul 21, 2022
David Byron King, 82, of North Lewisburg, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 27, 1940, a son of the late Loren Stoltzfus and Dorothy Mae (Hartzler) King. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law John Stoltzfus.
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Peggy Jean Wiessinger
Jul 20, 2022
Peggy Jean Wiessinger, 82, of Jackson Center, passes away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022, at Mercy Health, St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Peggy was born in Lima, on July 27, 1940, to the late Wayne LeRoy McClure and Hazel Marie (Glosette) McClure. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Thomas White, son Jeff T. White, and brother...
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