Larry J. Brenner
Jun 14, 2026
With heavy hearts we share the passing of Larry J Brenner, who left this world peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 82. Larry was born on January 12, 1944, in the close-knit community of North Lewisburg.
Larry was the son of the late Lester L. and Esther F. (Taylor) Brenner. He grew up with the values of hard...
Jack E. Albert
Mar 2, 2026
Jack E. Albert, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home.
Jack was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, on January 11, 1952, to the late Donald F. and Lois J. (Gearhart) Albert. He was also preceded in death by his wife Eva Z. (Pinter) Albert on August 24, 2019.
Jack is survived by his children: Erin (Robert) Hill of...
Jerry W. Harmon
Jun 25, 2026
Jerry W. Harmon, 79, of Jackson Center, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 26, 1946, to the late Robert and Ruth (Walters) Harmon.
On June 4, 1966, Jerry married Jean (Moore) Harmon and she survives.
He is also survived by his sons, Jason (Joy) Harmon and Justin...
Stephen H. Mast
Jun 24, 2026
Stephen H. Mast, 84, peacefully entered into life eternal on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Birchaven Village in Findlay, Ohio. He was born on May 15, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Robert Otto and Martha Elizabeth (Lichti) Mast. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Ardrita Mast.
On January 30, 1965, he married Rebekah (Huffman) Mast, and...
Wayne Fahnestock
Jun 23, 2026
Wayne Fahnestock, 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Jack and Barbara (Layman) Fahnestock.
On October 14, 1977, he married Tonya (Briggs) Fahnestock in Sidney, Ohio and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He leaves behind his children: Shasta (Clay) Styers, Ryan...
Robert Gene Kritzer
Jun 23, 2026
Robert "Bob" G. Kritzer, 89, of Russells Point, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Bob was born August 21, 1936, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Louis and Faye (Cottrell) Kritzer. Bob married Norma Rose Howell on December 9, 1965, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2022.
He is survived by...
Jeff D. Hunt
Jun 19, 2026
Jeff D. Hunt, 69, of Pleasant Hill, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:11 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 12, 1956, to the late Jack and E. Fern (Cox) Hunt.On June 6, 1976, he married Cindy (Morris) Hunt and she survives.Jeff is also...
Paul Gordon O'Neil
Jun 17, 2026
Paul Gordon O'Neil, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Logan County, Ohio, was born on April 8, 1945, in Orlando, Florida, to Clyde James O'Neil and Doris Eileen Webber O'Neil.
Paul passed from this life on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the assurance of his faith in Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Michael F. Lyon
Jun 17, 2026
Michael "Mike" F. Lyon, 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family June 17, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Bellefontaine, Mike was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Glenna Lyon (Hower), sister Shirley Pruett, brother-in-law Ennis Pruett, and nephew Scott Lyon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Laura J. Lyon (Mines), brother and sister-in-...
Theresa Ann "Terry" Judd
Jun 14, 2026
Theresa Ann "Terry" Judd, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 6, 1957, the daughter of the late Harold Richard Moon and Donna Jean (Adrian) Moon, who survives in Bellefontaine.
On August 23, 1991, she married James "Jim" Judd in Bellefontaine and he survives.
She is also survived by...
Jack L. Culp
Jun 13, 2026
Jack L. Culp, 80, of Marysville, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, Marysville.
He was born in Hilliard, Ohio on August 5, 1945, the son of the late Clyde William and Minnie Elizabeth (Wilcox) Culp.
On September 23, 1972, he married the former Helen M. Henry in Russells Point, Ohio and she...
William L. Helmlinger
Jun 12, 2026
William L. Helmlinger, 90, of Sidney and formerly of Jackson Center, passed away Friday evening, June 12, 2026, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love.
Bill was born in Shelby County, Ohio, on April 30, 1936, to the late Harley R. and Agnes (Fogt) Helmlinger. He married Dolores V. Maurer on March 26, 1966, in Harrod, Ohio, and she preceded him in death...
Suzan Vargovich
Jun 12, 2026
Suzan Vargovich, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home with family by her side. She was born on March 31, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Charles P. and Betty J. (Rashka) Fall.
On October 29, 1971, she married George A. Vargovich, who survives her. She is also survived by her son, Scott...
Claude Richard Elliott Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Claude Richard Elliott Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Embassy of Lebanon. He was born on May 10, 1946, to the late Claude Richard and Lois Jeanette (Osborne) Elliot.
Rick is survived by his sisters: Jeanne Bidwell and Cynthia Tamplin; nephews: Todd (Chrissy) Bidwell, Scott (Jocelyn) Bidwell, Chad (Pamela) Tamplin; nieces: Melissa (Randy) Kern, Emily...
Michael J. "Mike" Godfrey
Jun 7, 2026
Bellefontaine resident Michael J. "Mike" Godfrey, 60, formerly of Marysville, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after a four-month battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Born on June 30, 1965, in Batesville, Indiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Gladys (Fannin) Godfrey.
Mike is survived by his wife, Debra (Hilton) Godfrey. He...
David L. Detrick
Jun 5, 2026
David L. Detrick, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday morning, June 5, 2026.
David was born in Jackson Center, Ohio, on January 27, 1938, to the late Sherman and Farrell (Young) Detrick. He married Kay Wildermuth in 1961, and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2025. David was also preceded in death by son Douglas Detrick.
David is survived...
Nancy G. Woodward
Jun 4, 2026
Nancy G. Woodward, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:18 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 2, 1939, to the late Frank and Helen (Parker) Moody.
On February 21, 1959, in Lima, Ohio Nancy married James A. Woodward and he survives.
She is also survived by her daughters, Jeanne (Mike) Hayes,...
Mary June Buell
Jun 3, 2026
Mary June "Dutch" Buell, 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Webberville, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her daughter's residence.
Dutch was born in Brighton, Michigan on April 7, 1945, the daughter of the late William H. and Mary Ellen (Pickard) Buell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Buell and a sister, Sharon...
Lester A. Tappendorf
Jun 2, 2026
Lester Arthur Tappendorf, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Lester was born on September 7, 1949, in Vandalia, Illinois, to the late Theodore and Elnore (Milleville) Tappendorf. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn (Craig) Tappendorf, a granddaughter Emma Westphal, sister Helen Tappendorf, and brother-in-law David Ruppel.
Lester is survived...
Dr. John V. Colombo
Jun 1, 2026
With deep sorrow and infinite gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dr. John Vincent Colombo, who departed this life on June 1, 2026. His life ended on his father's Birthday, an apt time for the reunion of their spirits and a reminder of the enduring ties of family. Born on February 5, 1938, Dr. Colombo...
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