Obituaries
James Leroy John
Jan 27, 2022
James Leroy John, 81, formerly of West Liberty, passed away Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
James was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 21, 1940, to the late Harry Paul and Mildred Anna (Hughes) John.
He married Marlos Jean Shepherd on November 29, 1959, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on...
Jean L. Burton
Jan 26, 2022
Jean L. (Ward) Burton, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wedensday, January 26, 2022 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio September 21, 1943, to the late Harlan Monroe and Dorothy Louise (Kafader) Ward. Jean married George W. "Bill" Burton September 21, 1962, and he...
Nicole Rae Vagedes
Jan 25, 2022
Nicole Rae Vagedes, age 45, of Quincy, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.
She was born September 6, 1976, in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of Audrey Christine (Nevers) Moody and the late John Arthur Vagedes. In addition to her father, Nicole was preceded in death by her brother, Scott Moody.Nicole is survived...
Viola Hawkins
Jan 24, 2022
Viola Hawkins, age 87, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:32 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born July 29, 1934 in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (McQueen) Strong.
Viola married Acie Hawkins in DeGraff, Ohio January 28, 1955, and he preceded her in...
Christian C. Roll
Jan 24, 2022
Christian C. Roll, age 45, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born May 27, 1976, in Bellefontaine, a son of Robert Roll and Kathy Jackson, both surviving in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by two children, Emily Victoria Roll and Carson Robert Roll; a brother, Shawn (Melissa) Anverse; three aunts,...
Jeanette Skidmore
Jan 23, 2022
Jeanette Skidmore, age 88, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, at her son’s home.
Jeanette was born in Pike County Kentucky, September 26, 1933, to the late Con Joseph and Erie (Salyer) Ross. She married Charles “Jiggs” Skidmore January 17, 1954, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Jeanette was also preceded in death by...
Betty Jean Heath
Jan 21, 2022
Betty Jean Heath, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away on January 21, 2022, at Campbell House.
Betty was born in New Moorefield, OH, on Sept. 29, 1936, to the late Paul and Florence (Pitt) Hamm. She married Ronald H. Heath on March 10, 1957, in Middleburg, OH. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2011. Betty was preceded in death by...
Hallie Sue Pitzer
Jan 19, 2022
Hallie Sue Pitzer died on January 19th after a brief battle with Parkinson’s. She had great journey and went in peace.Hallie Sue Brown was born on July 2, 1942 in Newcomerstown, Ohio. She loved her childhood and time there and often described her growing up years as “Happy Days”. She could breathe better in the hills. So many wonderful friends...
Steven Jay Johnston
Jan 16, 2022
Steven Jay Johnston, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine July 1, 1958, a son of the late Don and Barbara (Hoagland) Johnston. He was also preceded in death by his son, Clinton Douglas Johnston October 8, 2016.He is survived by a...
Della Yvonne Scott
Jan 15, 2022
Della Yvonne Scott, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 15, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.
Della was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio September 25, 1940, to the late Pearl Knox and Doris (Spain) Knox Wessel. She was also preceded in death by her husband Louis Neeley; a son, Allie Yeager and brothers Pearl Knox Jr....
Robert L. Ambos
Jan 15, 2022
Robert L. “Bob” Ambos, age 97, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Otterbein in Cridersville, Ohio.
He was born August 29, 1924, in Montra, Ohio, a son of the late John and Freda (Allenbaugh) Ambos.
On August 30, 1943, Bob married the former Joanna Louise Symonds after returning from Navy boot camp, and she preceded...
Jason David Poland
Jan 15, 2022
Jason David Poland, age 47, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 15, 2022.
Jason was born in Springfield April 10, 1974, to Beth Anne (Prall) and David Keith Poland. He was a 1992 graduate of Triad High School and Ohio High Point JVS. Jason worked for 27 years at KTH Parts Industries, and was a mechanic by...
Kenneth E. Maxwell
Jan 15, 2022
Kenneth E. Maxwell, age 80, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Jackson Center, Ohio December 2, 1941, a son of the late Max E. and Cleona (Hone) Maxwell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Bill Maxwell and a...
Don B. McGee
Jan 14, 2022
Don B. McGee, age 99, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Logan County Ohio October 3, 1922, to the late Paul L. and Minnie (Queweweit) McGee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Alice May McGee; his second wife, Norma Miller; two daughters:...
Steven Eric Burch
Jan 14, 2022
Steven Eric Burch (54) of Wapakoneta passed away on January 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Steve was born in Sidney, Ohio on July 2, 1967, a son of Robert and the late Marlene (Coleman) Burch.
He is survived by his loving wife, Penny (Metz) Burch, a brother, Mike (Molly) Burch from Jackson Center, and a sister, Dianne (Darrin) Cavinder from...
Ronald E. Gonterman
Jan 14, 2022
Ronald E. Gonterman, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born in DeGraff, Ohio July 28, 1936, to the late Frank D. and Mary Luella (Brunson) Gonterman.
On March 16, 1988, he married Virginia Charlene (Davis) Gonterman, and she survives. He is also survived by children: Carol Rene...
Chester T. Brown Jr.
Jan 14, 2022
Chester T. Brown Jr., age 56, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 26, 1965, to the late Chester T. Brown Sr. and Betty J. (Huffman) Samples. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Theodorvich and a brother, Kevin Brown.
On December 31,...
Betty Jane Speicher
Jan 13, 2022
Betty Jane (Everhart) Speicher, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Akron, Ohio February 23, 1945, to the late Daniel A. and Emma (Clark) Everhart. She was also preceded in death by her mom at heart, Alice Hughes.
On May 28, 1968, she married Danny L....
Mardell Godwin
Jan 10, 2022
Mardell Godwin, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:22 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio April 2, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Losey. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Carver; a brother, David...
KJ Schrock
Jan 9, 2022
KJ Schrock, age 55, of North Lewisburg, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He was born Kenton Joel Smucker in Bellefontaine, Ohio June 18,1966, a son of Ralph Morris Smucker of Austin, Texas, and Janet Irene (Schrock) Smucker of West Liberty, Ohio. KJ is survived by his sister-in-law, Julie Smucker; a niece, Emily...
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