Obituaries

Laurie L. Bowling

Laurie L. Bowling

Nov 6, 2018

Laurie L. (Ashcraft) Bowling, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:31 P.M. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine August 15, 1955, to the late Daniel W. and Nancy D. (Sparks) Ashcraft. Laurie was also preceded in death by her brothers, William “Bill” Ashcraft and Jeffery Richard Ashcraft...

Daniel William Ashcraft

Daniel William Ashcraft

Nov 4, 2018

Daniel William “Dan” Ashcraft, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:03 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 10, 1930, to the late Robert Wilson and Mildred Marie (MacDonald) Ashcraft.

On November 24, 1951, he married Nancy Diane Sparks...

Harry A. Ricks Jr.

Harry A. Ricks Jr.

Nov 2, 2018

Harry A. Ricks Jr., age 85, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 12:00 A.M. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Huntsville October 26, 1933, to the late Harry Alfred and Evelyn (Gregg) Ricks Sr.  In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a son, Garry Ricks...

Barbara M. Hartzler

Barbara M. Hartzler

Nov 1, 2018

Barbara M. Hartzler, age 100, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 9:10 A.M. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Porter County Indiana October 29, 1918, to the late William and Anna Birky.

On October 2, 1943, she married Donald B. Hartzler and he preceded...

Mary L. Roby

Mary L. Roby

Oct 29, 2018

Mary L. Roby, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday evening October 29, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 8, 1934, to Emmett and Edna (Strong) Roby who preceded her in death.  Mary was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willis Roby, Alvin Roby, and Norman...

George Lewis Adelsberger

George Lewis Adelsberger

Oct 28, 2018

George Lewis Adelsberger, age 84, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 8:55 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Summit County Ohio April 23, 1934, the son of the late George Alexander and Mary Catharine (Pay) Adelsberger.

On June 21, 1951, he...

Wilbur D. Miller

Wilbur D. Miller

Oct 28, 2018

Wilbur D. 'Dave' Miller, age 74, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:35 A.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Brookdale Marysville in Marysville, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 25, 1943, a son of the late Wilson Michael and Bessie Leland (Elliott) Miller. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lura Roth and Alice Ricketts. ...

Shirley A. King

Shirley A. King

Oct 28, 2018

Shirley A. King, age 77, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Adams County Indiana April 27, 1941, to the late Paul and Clara (High) Hindenlang.  Shirley was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Lloyd.

Shirley is survived...

George C. Bateman

George C. Bateman

Oct 27, 2018

George C. Bateman, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:27 A.M. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in South Charleston, Ohio January 3, 1943, a son of the late Henry T. Sr. and Marie (Bush) Bateman.

On July 22, 1967 in Russells Point, Ohio, he married Mary Lou Stevenson and...

Betty B. Collum

Betty B. Collum

Oct 27, 2018

Betty B. Collum, age 91, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Saturday morning October 27, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Belle Center August 18, 1927, to the late Raymond and Reba Mae (Ewing) Henry.

Betty married James Elmer Collum March 5, 1947...

Patricia S. Zook

Patricia S. Zook

Oct 25, 2018

Patricia S. Zook, age 85, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 9:20 P.M. Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

She was born in San Antonio, Texas November 4, 1932, to the late John M. and Lorraine M. (Maley) Stockton.

On June 5, 1954, she married Col....

Constance Darlene Orsborne

Constance Darlene Orsborne

Oct 23, 2018

Constance Darlene “Connie” Orsborne, age 50, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 6:15 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 5, 1967, to the late Earl Eugene and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle.  In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by a sister,...

Thomas A. White

Thomas A. White

Oct 22, 2018

Thomas A. White, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 A.M. Monday, October 22, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio April 24, 1953, the son of the late Henry Clay Jr. and Mary Lou (Thompson) White. He was also preceded in death by...

Marilyn Smith McGhan

Marilyn Smith McGhan

Oct 21, 2018

Marilyn Dix Smith McGhan, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:00 A.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following complications from a car accident.

She was born in Newark, Ohio March 4, 1944 to the late Robert and Edna (Oyer) Dix. Marilyn is survived by...

Virginia Moran

Virginia Moran

Oct 20, 2018

Virginia “Ginny” Moran, 99 ½ , of Indian Lake, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018.

Ginny credits her longevity to her sense of humor.  She always said laughter is the best medicine because you always feel good when you laugh, and when you’re healthy, you’re wealthy.  She loved everyone she knew and she...

Marjorie S. Cooksey

Marjorie S. Cooksey

Oct 19, 2018

Marjorie S. Cooksey, age 78, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home. She was born in West Liberty March 7, 1940, to the late Robert L. & Pauline (Sellars) King.

On December 21, 1957, Marjorie married Thomas J. Cooksey, and he preceded her in death September 11,...

Vivian Leigh Reese

Vivian Leigh Reese

Oct 12, 2018

Vivian Leigh Reese, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday morning October 12, 2018, at the residence of Quentin and Lisa Reese in Jackson Center.

She was born in Pike County Kentucky July 17, 1942, to the late Geneva (Robinson) and Grover Butler. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vic...

Suzanne Mitchell

Suzanne Mitchell

Oct 11, 2018

Suzanne Mitchell, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:40 P.M. at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born January 18, 1930, to the late Frank Reid and Marjorie (Nagel) Shepard.

Suzanne is survived by her sons, Greg (Jo) Miller of Orient, Donald (Brenda) Miller of South...

Dena S. Brenner

Dena S. Brenner

Oct 8, 2018

Dena S. Brenner, age 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:59 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home. She was born in Franklin County Ohio December 27, 1956, to the late Denzil and Nancy J. (Cope) Kellar.

On March 12, 1982, Dena married Richard D. Brenner in Bellefontaine, and he survives along with a step-daughter,...

Patrick C. Jahnigen

Patrick C. Jahnigen

Oct 8, 2018

Patrick C. Jahnigen, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:04 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan July 13, 1952, to the late Clem Arthur and Fairel May (Stetler) Jahnigen.

Along with his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by a daughter,...