Obituaries

Mary Evelyn Rostorfer

Mary Evelyn Rostorfer

Feb 15, 2022

 

Mary Evelyn Rostorfer, age 83, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio.

She was born in Foraker, Ohio April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Lewis Foster King and Nettie (Black) Rodenberger.

Mary married Melvin Kenneth Rostorfer February 5, 1961, in Kenton, Ohio...

Benjamin Clifford Clark

Benjamin Clifford Clark

Feb 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Clifford Clark announces his passing on February 14, 2022.

Benny was born February 23, 1975.  He attended Bellefontaine High School and then moved to Columbus OH to pursue a music career with some success.  Benny eventually moved to Chattanooga, TN and continued to write and play music.  He also owned a small landscaping...

James Allen Minnich

James Allen Minnich

Feb 13, 2022

James (Jim) Allen Minnich passed away of natural causes on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 69, in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges till the end.

He was born to James and Donna Minnich on September 17, 1952.

He is survived by...

Esther L. Gimbel

Esther L. Gimbel

Feb 13, 2022

Esther L. (Moore) Gimbel, age 83, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was born in Champaign County Ohio May 26, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Zelma (Bell) Moore. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Roosa; a grandchild; siblings: Eileen Niswonger, Doris McAlexander, Betty Bodey, Ralph Moore, Russell Moore, and...

Audrey LaDonna Hurley

Audrey LaDonna Hurley

Feb 11, 2022

Audrey LaDonna (Neer) Hurley, who spent her life giving back to her community of Bellefontaine, died at the impressive age of 106. 

Hurley, who was born Aug. 24, 1915, lived through the Spanish Flu in 1919 and Covid-19, where she recovered from the virus at the age of 105.

The daughter of Charles Jacob & Weltha Genevia (Straley) Neer, she married...

Janet L. Wilcox

Janet L. Wilcox

Feb 9, 2022

Janet L. Wilcox, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio at the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

 

She was born in Logan County Ohio April 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Earl E. and Goldie Mae (Routt) Allmon.

 

On...

Ludema Wildermuth

Ludema Wildermuth

Feb 8, 2022

Ludema Wildermuth, age 93, of Botkins, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Landings of Sidney.

 

She was born in Hardin County Ohio, a daughter of the late Bert and Chloe (Cozad) Bennett.  

 

On January 20, 1945, she married Vernon L. W. “Vernie” Wildermuth and he preceded her in death April 26, 2013. ...

Brandon Eugene Salo

Brandon Eugene Salo

Feb 6, 2022

Brandon Eugene Salo, age 40, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his residence.

He was born in Houston, Texas May 15, 1981, the son of Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Salo, who survives.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters: Savanna Salo and Aliya Salo; three sisters: Tashina (Christian Sr.) Mora, Rashawna Brown,...

Marsha Elizabeth Hughes

Marsha Elizabeth Hughes

Feb 5, 2022

Marsha Elizabeth (Detrick) Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, OH.  

 

Marsha, the youngest daughter of Max and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Detrick and sister to Don and Sue, was born October 20, 1942 in Bellefontaine, OH.  She was known to...

Ruth A. Harris

Ruth A. Harris

Feb 4, 2022

Ruth A. Harris, age 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 2:25 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio.

 

She was born January 11, 1949, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wright and Helen (Ward) Watkins. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by an infant brother...

Harold Henry Klopfenstein

Harold Henry Klopfenstein

Feb 4, 2022

Harold Henry Klopfenstein, age 81, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:47 p.m. Friday, February 4,2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.

 

He was born in Anna, Ohio March 1,1940, a son of the late Ernest "Ernie Henry and Mae M. (Wrigley) Klopfenstein. 

 

On August 2, 1958, Harold married the former Beverly E. Miller in Anna,...

Judith Ann Harter

Judith Ann Harter

Feb 3, 2022

Judith Ann Harter, (formerly Groves, nee Wish), age 83, of Leander, Texas, passed away February 3, 2022 of natural causes.

Judy was born February 22, 1938, to Frank and Martha Wish, owners of Hopewell Dairy in Bellefontaine, Ohio. After graduating from Bellefontaine High School in 1956,  she married Robert W. (Bob) Groves Jr. that same year and went on to have...

Donald Gilbert Queen

Donald Gilbert Queen

Feb 3, 2022

Donald (Duck) Gilbert Queen, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2022, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital.

 

He was born in Detroit, Michigan May 31, 1943, to the late Arnett and Goldie Alma (Dodds) Queen. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Lena Mae Alexander and Annette Prall; brothers: James Queen, Richard...

Abe Troyer

Abe Troyer

Feb 2, 2022

Abe Troyer, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Abe was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio December 8, 1932, to the late Andrew and Mary (Schlabach) Troyer.   Abe was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Delores Faith Yoder and two brothers, Albert and Mahlon Troyer.

Abe is survived by his wife Verna Rose (Gingerich)...

Florence M. Thobe

Florence M. Thobe

Feb 1, 2022

Florence M. Thobe, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022, at her home.  

Florence was born in Logan County Ohio October 9, 1927, to the late Raymond and Grace (Chamberlin) Shafer.  She married Lawrence Thobe July 22, 1946 in Indiana, and he preceded her in death September 10, 2013.  Florence was also preceded in death by siblings...

Doris E. Foulk

Doris E. Foulk

Jan 31, 2022

Doris E. Foulk, age 98, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, January 31, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.  

Doris was born in Logan County September 17, 1923, to the late Frank and Sylvia (Burden) Lowe.  She married Russell H. Foulk October 20, 1939, and he preceded her in death October 24, 1991.  Doris was also preceded in death by...

Ardrita Ann Mast

Ardrita Ann Mast

Jan 30, 2022

Ardrita Ann Mast, age 78, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

She was born in Richmond, Indiana February 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Lichti) Mast.

 

She is survived by her brother, Steve (Becky) Mast of Findlay, Ohio; two...

Gary A. Stiver

Gary A. Stiver

Jan 30, 2022

Gary A. Stiver, age 69, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

He was born in Sidney, Ohio April 6, 1952, a son of the late Edward Jacob and Ellen Arabelle (Grube) Stiver. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by...

Doris Aleen Lyons

Doris Aleen Lyons

Jan 29, 2022

Doris Aleen (Link) Lyons, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born on May 11, 1925, in Grant County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Florian and Mendola Elizabeth (Lawrence) Link.

 

Following graduation, she attended Miller’s Business College in Cincinnati, and later went to Dayton where...

David Wesley Diehm

David Wesley Diehm

Jan 28, 2022

David Wesley Diehm, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio is now with his Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven as of Friday, January 28, 2022.

 

He was born in Xenia, Ohio February 17, 1964, to the late Reverend Conrad and Pauline (Norris) Diehm.

 

On May 22, 2010, he married Nicki Jo (Brown) Diehm and she survives. He is also...