Obituaries
David L. Schultz
Aug 7, 2024
David L. Schultz, 79, of Zanesfield, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Memorial Gables, Marysville.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 21, 1945, the son of the late Gustav and Mable Mae (Amstutz) Schultz. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Schultz in 2005, two brothers, Daniel Schultz and...
Donald Richard "Dick" Van Buskirk
Aug 6, 2024
Donald Richard (Dick) Van Buskirk of Bellefontaine, OH went home to be with the Lord August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. He passed away at Logan Acres Care Center with family by his side. He was 96 years old. Born in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Donald Leo and Glendora (Hughes) Van Buskirk on Sept. 27th, 1927, he was...
Edna Imogene "Jean" Maxwell
Aug 5, 2024
Edna Imogene “Jean” Maxwell, 96, of West Liberty, passed away Monday morning, August 5, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Jean was born on November 29, 1927, in Huntsville, Ohio, to the late Homer C. Johnson and Katherine (Davis) Johnson. She married Max. L. Maxwell on August 7, 1946, in Kentucky and he preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded...
Kimberly A. Mitchell
Aug 4, 2024
Kimberly A. Schnell Mitchell 67, of Naples, Florida and Minster, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her Ohio residence.
She was born in Lima, Ohio on January 21, 1957, the daughter of Janet L. (Lenhart) Schnell of Jackson Center, OH and Paul Schnell of Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Kim was a 1975 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a 1979 graduate of...
Miriam Gale Turner
Aug 4, 2024
Miriam “Gale” Turner, 67, of Russells Point, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 15, 1956, to the late Jim Butler and Dorothy (Pruitt) Horn.
On August 9, 1974, Gale married Kevin R. Turner, and he survives.
She...
Shirley Joan King
Aug 3, 2024
Shirley Joan King, 82, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at The Life Care Center of Medina where she was cared for by Hospice of the Western Reserve and her loving nephew, Phillip King and family. Previously to the nursing home, Shirley was cared for at Green Hills for 2 years, and in her home by...
Annette Vera Ammons
Aug 1, 2024
Annette Vera Ammons, also known as “Tish” to her family, was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and love to those around her. Born June 17, 1947, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Annette lived a life filled with devotion, not just to her family but her community and faith. She passed away at her residence on August 1, 2024, leaving...
Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II
Jul 29, 2024
Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II, 66, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away early, Monday, July 29, 2024, in his residence.
He was born in Weston, West Virginia, on May 20, 1958, the son of the late Thomas Franklin Burkhammer and Thelma Jean (Sprouse) Burkhammer, who survives in DeGraff, Ohio.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by eight siblings: Robert (Amie) Burkhammer of...
Robert Irvin Scott
Jul 26, 2024
Robert Irvin Scott, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Mount Victory, Ohio on March 13, 1940, the son of the late Charles A. and Freida E. (McGinnis) Scott.
On March 15, 1969, he married Arretta Louise (Breaston) Scott in Bellefontaine, and she survives.
He is also...
Nancy Joan King
Jul 24, 2024
Nancy Joan King passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Memorial Hospital, Marysville, OH surrounded by her family. She is now free of the pain that CREST syndrome brought to her body for the last several years.
Nancy was born to Emil Lloyd Richards and Anna Josephine (Richardson) Richards on April 22, 1944, in Bellefontaine, OH. Nancy is preceded in death...
Allie H. Schrader
Jul 22, 2024
Allie H. Schrader, 97, of Belle Center, peacefully passed away at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on December 29, 1926, to the late Henry and Lydia (Metzger) Schrader. On September 25, 1948, he married Betty Jean (Hempy) Schrader, and she preceded him in death on April...
Bobbie Jo Zirkle
Jul 22, 2024
Bobbie Jo Zirkle, 53, of Kenton, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2024, at her home.
Bobbie Jo was born in Bellefontaine on December 9, 1970, to the late Earl Eugene Zirkle and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ed Zirkle, Jeff Zirkle, and Clinton Zirkle, and sisters Connie Orsborne, and Jeannie Young.
Bobbie Jo is...
June Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
June Roberts, 97, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on June 13, 1927, to the late Earl A. and Nellie C. (Staley) Morris.
On February 1, 1947, she married Harry Augusta Roberts, and he preceded her in death on October...
Phyllis Lee Davis
Jul 17, 2024
Phyllis L. Davis, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Lewistown, Ohio on August 1, 1933, to the late Carl and Nellie (Hone) Evans.
In July of 1971, Phyllis married Lloyd D. Davis, and he preceded her in death in 2007.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Janice Lee Knoff
Jul 17, 2024
Janice Lee Knoff, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:41 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert Thomas Bishop Sr. and Thelma Lee (Hunt) Eaton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Mitchell, and a...
Jean Alyce Fullerton
Jul 16, 2024
Jean Alyce Fullerton, 98, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Jean was born in New Hampshire, Ohio, on March 3, 1926, to the late Samuel J. Hover and Margaret L. (Smith) Hover. She married Richard Max Fullerton on December 30, 1949, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death in 1979. Jean was...
Elizabeth Marie (Jennings) Brown
Jul 16, 2024
Elizabeth Marie (Jennings) Brown, 57, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Bellefontaine on August 5, 1966, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Norma L. (Lowe) Jennings.
On June 12, 2000, she married Gregory Allen Brown, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2018....
Eugene W. Schmerge
Jul 14, 2024
Eugene W. Schmerge, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, July 14, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital – Emergency Department.
Gene was born on January 6, 1933, in Shelby County to the late Linus and Irene (Soder) Schmerge. He married Betty L. Wynegar on October 13, 1956, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2024. He was also preceded...
Wayne Carson Leonard
Jul 13, 2024
Wayne Carson Leonard, 87, of Russells Point, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on July 24, 1936, the son of the late Robert E. Lee Jackson “Jack” and Maude Irene (Neff) Leonard. He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Wayne is...
Ruth Ellen Buck
Jul 13, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Folsom) Buck, 92, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, just 3 days shy of her 93rd birthday.
Ruth was born on July 16, 1931, to Charles Eugene Folsom and Laura (Detwiler) Folsom/LeGrand.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Joe Richard Buck Sr.; sons, Charles Eugene (Carol) and Joe Richard Jr. (Dina) of West...
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