Obituaries
Walter L. Smola
Jun 27, 2025
Walter L. Smola, 88, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 26, 1937, the son of the late Stanley O. and Olga J. (Wiedelman) Smola.
On May 26, 1986, he married the former Carol Ann Jennings Kauffman in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she...
Myron Lee Jacobs
Jun 23, 2025
Myron Lee Jacobs, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Galion, Ohio on August 10, 1941, the son of the late Raymond and Clarabelle (Crawford) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole Smith.
He is survived by two sons, Ron Jacobs...
Melva Joyce Norviel
Jun 23, 2025
Melva Joyce Norviel, 77, of West Liberty, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2025, at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Hospital.
Melva was born on January 21, 1948, in Bellefontaine, to the late Melvin Berry and Ruth (Robinson) Krabill. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Douglas A. Norviel, and a sister Beverly Krabill.
Melva is survived by daughter...
Katie Eileen Lovett
Jun 22, 2025
Katie Eileen Yoder Lovett was born December 2, 1947, to Herbert G. and Geraldine Yoder in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Katie moved from 340 Grandview Terrace, Anderson, South Carolina, to heaven on June 22, 2025. Her sister, Linda Johns, lives in Wapakoneta Ohio and her brother, C Ray Yoder, passed away in 2018.
Katie married Gene Lovett on September 16, 1967, and is...
Dwight "Mick" E. Reed
Jun 20, 2025
Dwight “Mick” Reed of Indian Lake passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born November 14, 1945, to Dwight H. Reed and Elizabeth Dent Reed in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in Claypool and Warsaw, Indiana until his sophomore year of high school when the family moved to Bellefontaine. He played Varsity Basketball...
Linda Lou Turner
Jun 19, 2025
Linda Lou Turner, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and generosity that will continue to warm the hearts of all who knew her.
Linda was born on October 9, 1943, and over the last 81 years touched many lives....
Betty J. Hennessy
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Hennessy was born on April 17, 1934, to Earl and Viola Pugh Stayrook in Logan County, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her own home on June 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Hennessy and son, Thomas P. Hennessy; son-in-law, Rick Robison; sisters, Maxine (Fred) Aler, Dorlean (Jim) Guthrie, Elizabeth Herring; brothers, Robert Stayrook and...
Patricia Ann Nichols
Jun 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Nichols, 95, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 27, 1929, to the late John and Lucia (Miles) Ryan.
On June 30, 1951, she married Alvin Nichols, and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: Jack and Robert Ryan; daughters-in-law:...
Chris Lee Sargent
Jun 16, 2025
Chris Lee Sargent, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 21, 1956, to the late Richard and Betty (Yoder) Sargent.
Chris is survived by his son, Jorden (Truleigh) Sargent; daughter, Linsey Sargent; grandchildren, Oliver, Tommy, and Thea; and brother, Dale Sargent.
Along with his parents, Chris was...
John Michael Huffman
Jun 13, 2025
John Michael Huffman, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025, peacefully at home with his loved ones and his buddy Chance.
John was born in Bellefontaine on October 4, 1973, to the late Richard Lee “Bones” and Florence Jean (Andrews) Huffman. He was also preceded in death by devoted friend Dano Johns.
John is survived by his wife Tracy Huffman,...
John Michael Sheeley
Jun 12, 2025
John Michael Sheeley, 54, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He is the son of the late Thomas Sheeley and Sandy (Banta) Little.
Born on May 28, 1971, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, John graduated from Ben Logan High School in 1989. In 1991 he began his career at Honda Transmission Manufacturing in Lakeview, where...
William B. McCormick
Jun 12, 2025
William B. McCormick, age 87, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 20, 1938, to the late William L. and Velma M. (Poulson) McCormick.
On May 26, 1959, he married the former Dorothy Anne Smith, and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2011. William was also preceded...
William J. "Bill" Eleyet
Jun 11, 2025
William J. “Bill” Eleyet, 47, of West Mansfield, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 20, 1978, to Robert (Gidget) Eleyet and Patrcia (Folk) Eleyet, who survive.
On May 17, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, he married...
Juanita Mae Siegenthaler
Jun 10, 2025
Juanita Mae Siegenthaler, 97, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, at her home.
Juanita was born on October 19, 1927, in North Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late William Howard Smith and Florence P. (Fields) Smith. She married Max Siegenthaler on February 18, 1946, in Maysville, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on December 13, 1994. Juanita...
Glen Richard Sidders
Jun 6, 2025
Glen Richard Sidders, 91, of rural Zanesfield, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home.
Glen was born in Champaign County, Ohio, on November 17, 1933, to the late Charles Francis and Mary Althea (Barger) Sidders. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, son-in-law Rick Wilgus, and a great-grandchild, Toran Wilgus.
Glen is survived by his wife Ramona...
Linda L. Kuntz
Jun 5, 2025
Linda L. Kuntz, 69, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware.
We mourn the loss of Linda, but happily she is reunited with her parents Floyd and Betty Kuntz in Paradise, where Linda will dance with the angels. Linda was born on June 25, 1955, in Bellefontaine. She spent her last several years...
Karen Alease Lewis
Jun 4, 2025
Karen Alease Lewis, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the Central Ohio Hospice of The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Bellefontaine on August 22, 1955, the daughter of the late Roscelle and Beverly Mae (Deslandes) Clark.
On August 24, 2000, she married Kirk Lewis, and he preceded her in death on June...
Bonnie L. Nichols
Jun 3, 2025
Bonnie L. Nichols, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Yonkers, New York, on January 1, 1951, to the late Harlow A. and Edith Almeda (Dressing) Hay.
Bonnie is survived by her sons, Don Charles (Cheryl) Nichols Jr., and Christopher Allen (Jenni) Nichols; grandchildren, Tamara...
Helen Toinette "Toi" King
Jun 2, 2025
Helen Toinette King (Toi), 76, of Springfield, Ohio, walked into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2025, after a sudden health crisis. She was born on January 10, 1949, in West Liberty, Ohio, to Ralph and Bertha King. Toi graduated from West Liberty Salem High School in 1967. She began a career at Cedarville University in 1971 and retired...
Deidre Marquette Raney
Jun 1, 2025
Deidre Marquette Raney, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Brookdale Muirfield Senior Living, Dublin.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Donald and Sylvia (Kleyne) Mills.
On September 19, 1958, she married George Turpin Raney Sr. in Los Angeles, CA and he preceded her in death on April 14,...
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