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Rita J. Shaffer

Rita J. Shaffer

Dec 24, 2024

Rita J. Shaffer, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1949, a daughter of the late Roy Bricker and Doris (Strong) Bricker.

On November 5, 1973, Rita married Millard LaVern Shaffer in Quincy, Ohio and he survives, along with their four...

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz

Dec 22, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 8:16 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home. She was born on the Virginia Beach Military Base on August 10, 1969, to the late Juan A. Cruz I and Sandra J. (Mathison) Cruz, who survives in Zanesfield.

Becky is also survived by her husband, Curtis "Mike" Black of...

Timothy "Tim" Herndon

Timothy "Tim" Herndon

Dec 21, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Herndon, 83, of Jackson Center passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing in Sidney. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on October 6, 1941, to the late Richard Lorton and Euanna Mae (Davis) Herndon. 

He is survived by his sister, Valerie Mitchell of Lakeview; brother, David Herndon of Jackson Center; brother-in-law, Frank Faulder...

John Richard Wilgus

John Richard Wilgus

Dec 21, 2024

John Richard Wilgus, 75, passed away on December 21, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on November 27, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Sandy Meyer, Patricia Wilgus, Byron Wilgus, Chuck Wilgus, Donald "Phil" Wilgus, David Wilgus, and...

Mary A. Contner

Mary A. Contner

Dec 19, 2024

Mary A. Contner, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:04 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres. She was born in Highland County, Ohio on April 19, 1929, to the late James and Vessie (Weaver) Holbrook.

On August 19, 1951, in Columbus, she married Philip Edwin Contner and he preceded her in death on June 16,...

Linda Kay Neigel

Linda Kay Neigel

Dec 18, 2024

Linda Kay Neigel, 76, of New Carlisle, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Momentous Health at Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Illinois on October 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Franklyn Wilson Newton and Audrey Edith (Bybee) Newton.

On December 26, 1977, Linda married Charles "Chuck" Joseph Neigel in Canton, Illinois...

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth

Dec 17, 2024

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth, age 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her Bellefontaine residence.

She was born on October 1, 1924, in Farmersville, Ohio, the daughter of Johan and Virgie (Bernheisel) Rurode who have both preceded her in death along with her siblings Dorothy, Hugh and Irene.

Lois married Glenn M. Ashworth...

Ronzil L. Jarvis

Ronzil L. Jarvis

Dec 16, 2024

Ronzil J. Jarvis, 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024. Ronzil was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on January 17, 1947, youngest son to the late Glendo Jarvis and Dicie (Moss) Jarvis.

Ronzil was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He then attended Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN where he obtained his...

Janet L. McIntosh

Janet L. McIntosh

Dec 16, 2024

Janet L. McIntosh, 86, of West Liberty, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on December 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Jesse R. Comer and Marie (Black) Comer.

On September 7, 1955, Janet married Richard "Dick" H. McIntosh, and he preceded her...

Robert W. Stanley, Jr.

Robert W. Stanley, Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

Robert W. Stanley, Jr. Bob entered into his new Heavenly home into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening December 15, 2024.

Bob was born on March 19, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Nellie Stanley. When he was a baby, the family moved to West Mansfield, Ohio. Bob graduated from Logan...

David Anderson

David Anderson

Dec 14, 2024

David Paul Anderson, 69, of Bellefontaine, crossed the finish line and reached the checkered flag on his final lap, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 25, 1955, the son of the late Loyd and Kay B. Anderson.

On August 22, 2014, after a...

Phyllis Zorn

Phyllis Zorn

Dec 14, 2024

Phyllis Zorn, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine. 

Phyllis was born in Shelby County, Ohio on November 28, 1936, to the late Roy and Edna (Brookey) Elsass. She married Ivan Ernest Zorn on August 6, 1955, and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2020. Phyllis was...

Frankie Lynn Fitzpatrick

Frankie Lynn Fitzpatrick

Dec 10, 2024

Frankie Lynn Fitzpatrick, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, East Campus, Columbus.

She was born on March 27, 1958, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Karen Kay (Jones) Moon.

On April 21, 1979, she married Jerry Fitzpatrick, and he survives.

She is also survived by a son,...

Victoria Lynn Byrd

Victoria Lynn Byrd

Dec 5, 2024

Victoria Lynn Byrd, 72 of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1952, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd and Jeanette (Steinke) Eustache.

Victoria was one of eight brothers and sisters: Dan (Jan) Eustache, Rick (Gwen) Eustache, Jane (Randy) Moomaw, Mary Lewis, Nancy (Dale) Schwieterman, Mark...

Gerald E. Miller

Gerald E. Miller

Dec 3, 2024

Gerald E. "Gary" Miller, 70, of Lakeview and formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 11:38 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on January 12, 1954, to the late Purl and Betty (Davis) Miller.

On July 31, 1976, he married Susan (Hoblet) Miller, and she survives.

He is also survived by several...

Teddy Grant Long

Teddy Grant Long

Dec 3, 2024

Teddy Grant Long, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio.

He was born in Logansville, Ohio on November 5, 1939, a son of the late Edwin Elmer Grant Long and Catherine Alice (Briscoe) Long.

On June 29, 1968, Teddy married Sarah Ann (Fawcett) Long in Bellefontaine, Ohio and...

Ada Ellen Thames

Ada Ellen Thames

Dec 2, 2024

Ada Ellen Thames, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 26, 1942, to the late Marion and Mary Jo (Stoker) Shoffner.

Ada is survived by her daughter, Andrea Ellen Brister of Brookhaven, Mississippi; son, Joseph (Tisha Adams) Thames of Bellefontaine; grandchildren, Austin (Anna)...

Kathleen Judith Price

Kathleen Judith Price

Dec 1, 2024

Kathleen Judith Price, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Logan Acres Care Center.

Kathleen was born in Petoskey Michigan on September 5, 1933, to the late Ralph and Norma (Griffin) Conklin. She married Robert (Bob) Price on May 29, 1954, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Petoskey. Bob passed away April 24, 2015, after 61 years...

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Nov 30, 2024

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Miami County, Ohio on March 9, 1939, a son of the late Robert Eugene Spriggs and Hazel Marie (Maggert) Spriggs.

On March 28, 1998, Bob married Sandra Darlene (Vance) Spriggs in Dalton, Ohio...

Blaine Everett Collins

Blaine Everett Collins

Nov 29, 2024

Blaine Everett Collins, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born in Troy, Ohio on November 30, 1947, a son of the late Blaine Jerome Collins and Mary Katherine (Clawson) Collins.

On November 30, 2008, Blaine married Susan "Sarah" Kay (Weisenbarger) Collins in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along with a son, Blaine...

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