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Rodney A. Skelly

August 22, 1962 — December 17, 2025

Bellefontaine

Rodney A. Skelly

Rodney A. Skelly, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Rodney was born in Delphos, Ohio, on August 22, 1962, to the late Donald and Wilma (Mauk) Skelly.

He is survived by his sister Melanie (Bill) Gilroy of Bellefontaine; his brother Todd (Cheryl) Skelly of Bellefontaine, nieces and nephews, Charles (Stephanie) Bland, Breanna (Brady) Baier, Brooke (Zane) Marshall, Adam Skelly and Allie (Mark Watkins) Skelly, and his fur baby cats Kyra & Luna.

Rodney enjoyed spending time with family and his fur baby cats.

Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a graveside service on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00am in the Gazebo at Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chloe Hodge Scholarship Foundation via Venmo, @TheChloeEffect43324 or to the Logan County Animal Shelter, BEHIND THE BADGE Volunteers, Inc., 284 Co. Rd. 32 S. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Skelly family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com

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