Obituaries
Raya Meave Cook
Aug 13, 2025
Raya Meave Cook went to be with Jesus on August 13, 2025. She was born on June 6, 2025, in Marysville, Ohio. She was a daughter, a granddaughter, a niece, and a cousin. Although her time with us was short, she brought immense love and joy to all our lives.
Raya is survived by her mother, Emily Cook; father, Reagan Fathbruckner;...
Helen E. Thompson
Aug 9, 2025
Helen Evelyn Thompson, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, one day shy of her 97th birthday.
Helen was born in Belle Center on August 10, 1928, to the late John and Mamie (Groves) James. She married Douglas Lee Thompson on December 18, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, and he preceded...
Penny Kay Schrader
Aug 8, 2025
Penny Kay Schrader, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at Logan Acres Care Center on Friday morning, August 8, 2025. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 12, 1943, to the late Guy Eugene and Mildred “Millie” (Roberts) Wagaman.
Penny is preceded in death by her husband, Russell G. Schrader who passed on December 30, 2018.
She is survived by her...
Arthur L. "Art" Kemp
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur (Art) Kemp at 5:15am, August 08, 2025, 101 years and six months young.
Art was born February 9, 1924, second son of Alice and Paul Kemp in Port Jefferson, Ohio, He attended grade school in Port Jefferson and Junior High and Senior High School in Sidney, Ohio. After graduation,...
Cynthia A. Judy
Aug 7, 2025
Cynthia Ann Tidd Judy, 83, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in the home that she loved. She was born on August 1, 1943, to Robert D. and Violet G. Miller Tidd who raised her with 10 siblings in rural Jackson Center. She was a dedicated wife to Larry Judy for 63 years and he loved and cared for...
Mary J. Caudill
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Jane Caudill, 91, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2025.
Mary was born in Draffin, Kentucky, on July 27, 1934. She was the youngest daughter of the late Willie (Bill) and Pearl Senter Lee. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bobby Gale Caudill, son Robert “Neal” Caudill, brothers Robert Lee and Oscar...
Lois Elizabeth Hassel
Aug 1, 2025
Lois Elizabeth Moss Hassel, 95, was born September 28, 1929. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was the daughter of loving parents, Leroy Samuel Moss and Nora Irene Ratleff Moss who preceded her in death. Lois was the devoted wife of Paul Hassel Jr. who passed away in 1988.
Lois is survived by two...
Dorothy "Dottie" Cost
Jul 29, 2025
Former Bellefontaine City Schools teacher Dorothy “Dottie” Elaine Cost of Cumming, Georgia, died Tuesday, July 29, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta following a battle with aggressive cancer. She was 82.
Cost was born November 30, 1942, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the only child of Rudolph and Olga Groch. She grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, and graduated from Metuchen High...
Jeannette E. Andrews
Jul 28, 2025
Jeannette E. Andrews, 95, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Canton, Ohio, on September 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Leroy Nathaniel and Mozell Andrews. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Kevin; a daughter, Veronica Andrews; a son-in-law, Rockey Cane;...
Ronald E. Leininger
Jul 28, 2025
Ronald E. Leininger, 77, of Jackson Center, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, in his residence.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio on October 26, 1947, the son of the late Ray Eugene and Velma Paulene (Fogt) Leininger.
On August 17, 1968, he married Linda D. (Brackney) Leininger, and she survives in Jackson Center.
He is also survived by a daughter, Heather (Jonathan...
Gregory J. Cloninger
Jul 27, 2025
Gregory J. Cloninger, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Greg was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on August 12, 1957, to the late Donald Eugene Cloninger and Emma Lorene (Jackson) Cloninger. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Thelma Marie Cloninger, Juanita “Nita” Dunlavy, and Ruth E. Fickey; and brothers Michael Donald Cloninger,...
Martha A. Albert
Jul 26, 2025
Martha Ann Albert of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 88.
In 1955 she married Donald Gene Albert, who preceded her in death. She was born on January 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Bessie (Elliott) and Wilson Miller and graduated from Bellefontaine High School. In her early days, stationed with Gene in...
Helen B. Sailor
Jul 25, 2025
Helen B. Sailor, 86, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at Cridersville Heath Care Center on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 23, 1938, to the late John and Helen (McNutt) Hart.
On December 27, 1960, she married Ralph M. Sailor, and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2020.
She leaves behind her children:...
Gregory A. Lett
Jul 23, 2025
Gregory A. Lett, age 62, of Lakeview Ohio went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 23, 2025.
Greg was born February 15, 1963, to George and Florence Lett in Dayton Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents and survived by his siblings, Eugene Lett (Jennifer), David Lett (Christine), Georgeanna Westmoreland (Dewayne), Karen Plumbley, and Kevin Lett. He was...
Ronald H. Branham
Jul 21, 2025
Ronald H. “Ron” Branham, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:39 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 7, 1935, to the late Harley R. and Viola (Warner) Branham.
On June 1, 1958, he married Rose Marie (Anderson) Branham, and she preceded him in death on July 25, 2013.
Ron is survived...
Paul David Quay
Jul 20, 2025
Paul David Quay, age 83, of Belle Center, entered his Heavenly Home and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the peace of God’s presence and family.
Paul was born on January 10, 1942, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen (George) Quay. He was...
Robert D. Stoner
Jul 17, 2025
Robert D. Stoner, 86, of Belle Center, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.
Robert was born in Mansfield on November 25, 1938, to the late Bushnell Leroy Stoner and Lela May (Wolfe) Stoner. He was also preceded in death by a brother Richard L. “Rick” Stoner, and a sister Iris Reddy.
Robert is survived...
Victoria Mae Mortimore
Jul 17, 2025
Victoria Mae Mortimore, 73, of Cincinnati, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, Ohio.
Victoria was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 5, 1952, to the late Orville Kenneth and Geraldine (Routt) Rogers. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Kenny Hamilton.
Victoria married James Mortimore on February 28, 1975, in Bellefontaine, and he...
Eleanor L. Hamburger
Jul 13, 2025
Eleanor L. Hamburger, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Buckeye Forest at Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in De Graff, Ohio on August 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles Luther and Viola Elizabeth (Stayrook) Blumenschein. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Luther Blumenschein, Jr....
Richard B. Heath
Jul 11, 2025
Richard B. Heath, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, July 11, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Richard was born on January 6, 1941, in Bellefontaine, to the late Wilmont Clayton Heath and Clara (Taylor) Heath. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosie Heath; and step-sisters Teddie Jean Wilson and Bennie Jo Buckner, and a step-cousin Bruce Newman.
Richard...
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