Obituaries
Robin LeAnn Richards
Apr 24, 2021
Robin LeAnn Richards, 54, of Xenia, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 in East Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio March 7, 1967, to John and Cleo (Hall) Richards, of East Liberty.
She is survived by her children: Holly (Shawn) Decker Hanley of West Liberty, Ohio and Christopher Decker of...
James L. Blaker
Apr 24, 2021
James L. Blaker, 88, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born October 30, 1932 in Oak Hill, West Virginia, a son of the late Joseph E. and Belle E. (Nugen) Blaker. In addition to his parents, Jim was also preceded in...
Thomas Lynn Prater
Apr 22, 2021
Thomas Lynn Prater, 71, of DeGraff, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1949 in Bellefontaine, Ohio and raised in DeGraff. Tom was the only son of the late Jack and Louise “Betsy” Prater. Tom is survived by 8 sisters: Kathy (Gary) McCulla of West...
Gary L. Dolan
Apr 21, 2021
Gary L. Dolan, 67, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:34 a.m. April 21, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Weston, West Virginia February 8,1954, a son of the late William Francis "Bill" and Betty (Smith) Dolan. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild.
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Miriam Esther Jones
Apr 21, 2021
Miriam Esther Jones, 97, of Marion, Ohio and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away April 21, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.
She was born in Rushsylvania November 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Thomas Russel and Mary Ansley Crisler.
On December 21, 1944, Esther married Dale B. Jones who predeceased her death...
Sandra L. Smith
Apr 19, 2021
Sandra L. Smith, 80, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Monday morning, April 19, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
Sandy was born in Springfield, Ohio July 13, 1940, to the late Frederick Paul and Ethel (Clark) Ward. She married Hollis C. Smith December 7, 1957 in Springfield and he preceded her in...
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...
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