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Arthur C. Metz
Apr 18, 2021
Arthur C. Metz, 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, April 18, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Arthur was born in Bellefontaine December 4, 1929, to the late Milton Edward and Lenora (Barnhart) Metz. He married the former Martha Bradford July 8, 1948 in Boone County, Kentucky and she preceded him in death September 13, 2012. He was...
Robert E. (Gene) O'Brien
Apr 17, 2021
Robert E. “Gene” O’Brien, 67, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:46 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born July 3, 1953 in Urbana, Ohio, a son of Willadean Emily (Mefford) O’Brien and the late Robert Albert O’Brien. In addition to his father, Gene was also...
Scott C. Storm
Apr 16, 2021
Scott C. Storm, 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio was called upon to deliver his last load of stone at 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine December 6, 1955, a son of the late Richard F. and Sara Jane (Anspach) Storm. He was also preceded in death...
Richard W. Roby
Apr 14, 2021
Richard W. Roby, 84, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in DeGraff May 16, 1936, a son of the late Wilbur Walter and Alice Mae (Huber) Roby.
On December 24, 1953, he married Shirley “Joanne”...
Betty June Miller
Apr 13, 2021
Betty June (Painter) Miller, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away April 13, 2021.
Betty was born May 15, 1929 to Fahl and Grace (Predmore) Painter. She was also preceded in death by her sister Norma Jean Heth.
Betty married Robert “Bob” Miller May 22, 1946 and preceded her in death March 6, 1995.
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Joan C. Schultz
Apr 11, 2021
Joan C. “Penny” Schultz, 82, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Lima, Ohio April 22, 1938, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Golden) McCormick. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Wadell; a brother, Stanley McCormick and a sister-in-law,...
Dan Marvin Pitts
Apr 11, 2021
Whether hunting, fishing or playing cards, Dan Pitts lived his life to the fullest. However early Sunday morning, April 11, 2021, he played his last hand.
Dan Marvin Pitts, 74, was born in Sidney, Ohio February 4, 1947, to the late Marvin and Audrey (Andrews) Pitts. He was also preceded in death by his loving grandmother Fairie...
Patty Ann George
Apr 9, 2021
Patty Ann (Malernee) George, 86, wife of Bobby O. George, went to sleep in death at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:40 a.m.
She was born August 28, 1934 to Wm. H. and Dolores (Dreher) Malernee.
She was co-owner of Bob George Pontiac in Delaware, Ohio and Owner...
Dixie D. Pence
Apr 5, 2021
Dixie D. Pence, 80, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio April 25, 1940, a daughter of the late Milton and Arlene (Barker) Fannin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward...
Janice A. Bradford
Apr 4, 2021
Janice A. Bradford, 83, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio with her family by her side.
She was born in Bellefontaine February 13, 1938, a daughter of the late William Nelson and Florabelle (Phipps) Buffenbarger.
On September 6, 1956 in Rushsylvania, she married...
John Frederick Maier
Mar 31, 2021
John Frederick Maier, 87, of Huntsville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
John was born May 17, 1933 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late John E. Maier and Eula (Wish) Maier. He was also preceded in death by his son, Dr. John F....
Eleanor Rae Scott
Mar 31, 2021
Eleanor Rae Scott, daughter of Alex Scott and Miracle Odom, was stillborn March 31, 2021.
Eleanor is survived by her parents; a sister, Iris Lynn Scott of Sidney, Ohio; a brother, Tobie Gillem Jr. of Sidney; maternal grandparents, James and Jessica Newhouse of Sidney; paternal grandparents, Woody and Ashley Scott of Belle Center, Ohio; maternal great grandparents,...
Anthony "Lynn" Shultz
Mar 30, 2021
Anthony “Lynn” Shultz, 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born May 2, 1946 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Max Emerson and Reva Anne (Murphy) Shultz.
On July 28, 1967, Lynn married the...
Alma Mae Helmlinger
Mar 29, 2021
Alma Mae Helmlinger, 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born June 21, 1933 in Botkins, Ohio, a daughter of the late Otto H. and Carrie Alma (Metz) Alexander.
On May 28, 1955, Alma Mae married...
Christopher W. Schoepfle
Mar 28, 2021
Christopher W. Schoepfle, 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon, March 28, 2021 at his home.
Chris was born in Bellefontaine December 18, 1973, to the late Charles E. Schoepfle, Sr. and Margie Jean Snyder.
Chris married Antoinette “Toni” Zdanowicz Kelley October 27, 2011, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived...
Margaret Jean Thackery
Mar 26, 2021
Margaret Jean Thackery, 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
Peggy was born in Bellefontaine April 13, 1926, to the late James Bernard and Noel Pauline (Davis) O’Rielley. She married Jay Bower Thackery May 29, 1948 in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death June 29, 1991. Peggy was also preceded in...
Diane Marie Mosbarger
Mar 24, 2021
Diane Marie Mosbarger, 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Diane was a daughter of the late Harry and Marian McDonald and was born September 17, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. On February 29, 1964, Diane married David Mosbarger and he survives along with her two children Kathy...
Joan Zedeker
Mar 22, 2021
Joan Zedeker, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Joan was born in Bellefontaine October 25, 1936, to the late William Hurley and Martha Lauretta (Gerrie) Hurley Jamison. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tami Jo Kotsaris.
Joan married John...
Myrna Diane Thompson
Mar 18, 2021
Myrna Diane Thompson, 80, of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:04 a.m. March 18, 2021 at Heart and Home of Urbana in Urbana following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born October 23, 1940 in Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lowell and Jane (Brubaker) Tamplin.
On...
Elvin E. Smith
Mar 12, 2021
Elvin E. Smith, 52, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:51 p.m. at his residence.
He was born in Boise, Idaho April 27, 1968, the son of the late Elvin E. and Muriel (Webb) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew Brian....
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