John M. Knisely
Nov 11, 2026
John M. Knisely, 92, of West Liberty, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 21, 1934, to the late Morris Burnell Edison and Eula Virginia (Reed) Knisely.
On October 4, 1958, he married Miriam Eileen (Margraf) Knisely and she preceded him in death...
Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer
Nov 9, 2026
Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, 88, of Belle Center, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, the last of eleven children.
Joyce was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on February 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Wanda (Gerlach) Jones.
On April 28, 1957, she married Lloyd Rumer, who preceded her in death on September 20,...
Stacey L. Crawford
Nov 7, 2026
Stacey L. Crawford, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 28, 1966.
On June 27, 1992, Stacey married Walter C. Crawford and he survives.
She is also survived by her daughter, Sarah Craig; stepsons, J.D. Crawford, Jason (Ashley Shepard) Crawford, and Justin...
Joyce Delight Hassel
Nov 5, 2026
Joyce Delight Hassel, 97, passed on to her heavenly home early Thursday morning, November 5, 2026. She was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio on September 13, 1929, to the late William T. and Dorothea C. (Mills) Hamilton.
On May 22, 1948, Joyce and Owen L. Hassel eloped to Indiana to begin their 30 years of marriage. Owen preceded her in death...
Nancy L. Millisor
Nov 4, 2026
Nancy L. Millisor, 87, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1939, to the late Ralph A. and Mildred Lucille (Chiles) Smith.
On November 27, 1957, she married Russel D. Millisor, and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2013. She is also preceded in death by her son, Daniel...
Bonnie Lou Reprogle
Nov 3, 2026
Bonnie Lou Reprogle, 85, was called to Heaven to begin her everlasting life with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, in Bellefontaine. She is praising the Lord in her new home and is rejoicing in song with the angels.
Bonnie was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 24, 1941, to the late Emerson...
Linda L. (LeVan) Gillen
Oct 30, 2026
Linda L. (LeVan) Gillen, 83, of Belle Center, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, in St. Rita Medical Center, Lima.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio on November 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Nathan and Treva (Spillers) LeVan.
On February 13, 1960, she married Gary Burton Gillen in Logan County, Ohio and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2015....
Nathan Douglas "Nate" Weber
Oct 28, 2026
Nathan Douglas Weber, lovingly known as Nate, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Nate was born on June 5, 1943, in Wabash, Indiana, to the Reverend Herman and Estella Weber. He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, as one of six children, with four brothers and one sister....
Cathy Jo Herford
Oct 27, 2026
Cathy Jo Herford, age 71, of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 30, 1955, daughter to the late Robert E and Dorothy Jean (Brown) Doty. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Janice L. Kelly.
She is survived by her son, Jeremy (Cora) Herford; grandchildren:...
Janet L. Fridenmaker
Oct 25, 2026
Janet L. Fridenmaker, 85, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:08 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 13, 1941, to the late David S. and Thelma Pearl (Dennis) Reames.
On January 24, 1963, she married David L. Fridenmaker, and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2011.
Janet is survived...
Barbara Diane (Payne) Dowdy
Oct 24, 2026
Barbara Diane (Payne) Dowdy, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Barbara was born in Bellefontaine on November 6, 1951, to the late Edward R. and Dianna M. (Garman) Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Irene Tudor and Pam Jackson; a brother Rudy Dowdy; a son Joe A....
Marie Darlene Hubbard
Oct 23, 2026
Marie Darlene Hubbard, 58, of Sidney, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on May 1, 1968, to the late Forster and Arecia Marie (North) Murphy.
On July 7, 1986, Marie married Rick L. Hubbard and he survives.
She is also survived by her son, Dwayne...
David W. Moore
Oct 22, 2026
David W. Moore, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
David was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on September 23, 1967, to the late Paul E. Moore and Nellie (Smith) Snider.
David is survived by his children: Zoe Moore of Bellefontaine, Jessi (Dustin) Voll of Bellefontaine, and Colt Moore of North Lewisburg; 4 grandchildren:...
Cora Elizabeth (Mason) Watson
Oct 18, 2026
Cora Elizabeth (Mason) Watson, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Kenova, Ohio on February 9, 1938, the daughter of the late Murl E. and Blanche (Webb) Mason.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Marshall Watson, a sister, Florence Mason, four...
Brendan E. Foster-Lalowski
Oct 17, 2026
Brendan E. Foster-Lalowski, 19, of West Liberty, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on January 13, 2007.
He leaves behind his mother and best friend, Loretta Faye (Foster) Cook; step-father, Bert Cook; his father figure, Michael Finn; siblings: Aaliyah Foster, Samirah Foster, Xavier (Jordan) Foster, Lailah Foster, Damien (Brooke) Foster,...
Judith Lynn Avery
Oct 16, 2026
Judith Lynn Avery, 61, of Galloway, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Grove City, Ohio on October 16, 2026. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 22, 1965, to the late Harold Clayton “Bill” Gammell and Gloria Kay (Ganson).
She leaves behind her children: Hailey Holcomb and Mike (Alma) Lucas; granddaughter, Isabella; siblings: Lori, Stephanie, Sandy,...
Deborah Lee Dickman
Oct 14, 2026
Deborah Lee Dickman, 74, formerly of Zanesfield and Marysville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Debbie was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on April 27, 1952, to the late Gordon Albert Ryan and Mary E. (Hall) Blair. She was also preceded in death by her step-father Delmar E. Blair and brother Michael Ryan.
Debbie...
Alice Ann Pruett
Oct 13, 2026
Alice Ann Pruett, 103, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Alice Ann was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on August 25, 1923, to the late Chester W. and Ilo E. (Danner) Reynolds. She married William H. Pruett on August 8, 1953, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1969. Alice...
Ernest E. "Brother" Carter
Oct 11, 2026
Ernest E. “Brother” Carter, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 25, 1955, the son of the late Ernest H. and Carie Mae (Jones) Carter. He is also preceded in death by a son, Jayson Sims, and three sisters, Alice Wilson, Carolyn Ladd, and...
Frederick C. Warren
Oct 10, 2026
Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10th, 2026.
Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, where he developed a lifelong love for equipment and business. He...
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