Obituaries

Ronald J. Feller

Ronald J. Feller

Feb 6, 2024

Ronald James Feller, 69, of Lakeview, passed away at 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 5, 1954, to the late Adam F. and Geraldine C. (Deiters) Feller.

Along with his parents, Ronald was also preceded in death by his siblings, Michael...

Janet L. Brunke

Janet L. Brunke

Feb 5, 2024

Janet L. Brunke, 98, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 6:53 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on July 19, 1925, to the late Oram A. and Alice L. (Standley) Burnside. 



On March 12, 1946, she married Lawrence Raymond Brunke, and he preceded her in death on June 28, 1987. Janet...

Gary Lee Lockwood

Gary Lee Lockwood

Jan 31, 2024

Gary Lee Lockwood, age 70, of Zanesfield, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and dog on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 13, 1953, to the late Wendell Watson and Helen Marie (Birt) Lockwood. He is also preceded in death by his son, (GySgt) David S. Spicer (USMC); grandsons: Timothy...

Chloe Lynn Hodge

Chloe Lynn Hodge

Jan 27, 2024

Chloe Lynn Hodge, 17, of Huntsville, Ohio, died at 4:32 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, from injuries sustained in a January 25th, 2024, automobile accident.

She was born on October 10, 2006, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Breanna (Brady) Baier of Huntsville and Brooks (Mia) Hodge of Bellefontaine.

In addition to...

Herdien H. Ritch

Herdien H. Ritch

Jan 27, 2024

Herdien H. Ritch, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, January 27, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Herdien was born in Gresik, Indonesia, on May 1, 1936, to the late Partodiwiryo and Sri Hadiyah (Mintarso) Kuswadji.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Patrick S. Ritch.

Herdien is survived by her son, Patrick S. (Sarah) Ritch, Jr. of Worthington;...

Patricia Diane Wallace

Patricia Diane Wallace

Jan 26, 2024

Patricia Diane Wallace, age 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home. She went to be with the Lord on January 26th of 2024. Pat was born in Huntsville, Ohio on May 18th, 1938. She was the daughter of Algy and Marie McBride.

 

On December 21st of 1956, Pat married her beloved late husband Max and was...

Sally Jane Stephan

Sally Jane Stephan

Jan 25, 2024

Sally Jane Miller Stephan, 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at her residence Thursday, January 25, 2024, after a brief, but acute illness.

She was born in Bellefontaine February 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Wilson Michael Miller and Bessie Leland (Elliott) Miller. On January 15, 1970, she married Walter Clifford Stephan, and he survives in Bellefontaine. They were blessed...

Robert N. Tremains

Robert N. Tremains

Jan 24, 2024

Robert N. Tremains, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away in his sleep at 7:40am on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Bob was born in Findlay, Ohio, on May 18, 1935, to the late Frank & Helen (McFall) Tremains.  He was also preceded in death by son Scott A. Tremains, step-grandson Matthew Brady, a brother Richard Tremains, brothers and...

Jacqueline Teresa Varner

Jacqueline Teresa Varner

Jan 23, 2024

Jacqueline Teresa (Wagstaff) Varner, 68, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Oxford, England on October 2, 1955, the daughter of the late Archibald and Mary Margaret (Purtill) Wagstaff.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son,...

Barbara Ann Powell

Barbara Ann Powell

Jan 22, 2024

Barbara Ann Powell, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late John R. and Essie Marie Crowe.

She is survived by a son, Brett (Dena) Wiederkehr of Raleigh, North Carolina and a daughter and best friend, Patricia “Patti” (Jason) Meyers...

Ed J. St. Pierre

Ed J. St. Pierre

Jan 20, 2024

Ed J. St. Pierre, 73, of Russells Point, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 4, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to his late parents, Leonard and Beatrice (Chuvalas) St. Pierre. Ed was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Dennis; and brother, James St. Pierre.

Ed is survived...

R. Scott Maier

R. Scott Maier

Jan 19, 2024

R. Scott Maier, 68, of West Liberty, took his first breath in heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born on June 10, 1955, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to his loving parents, Robert Saxton and Betty Jo (Bowsher) Maier.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Robby Sean Maier in 2009 and a brother, Richard Steven...

Phyllis Ann Moore

Phyllis Ann Moore

Jan 16, 2024

 

Phyllis Ann (King) Moore, 92, of Belle Center, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Springview Manor, Lima.

She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on July 11, 1931, the daughter of the late Thelbert Ray “Ted” and Pauline (Circle) King.

On June 5, 1951, she married Richard Elmer “Shorty” Moore, and he preceded her in death on August...

Melinda Sue Neer

Melinda Sue Neer

Jan 14, 2024

Melinda Sue (Major) Neer, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Urbana on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 4, 1970, at Mary Rutan Hospital, the daughter of Alberta Lee Major and the late Martin “Buzz” Major Jr. Melinda was also preceded in death by her brother, Steven E. Major.

She is survived...

David L. Wiessinger

David L. Wiessinger

Jan 14, 2024

David L. Wiessinger, 77, of Jackson Center passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on September 19, 1946, to the late Loyd Wiessinger and Lucille (Hensley) Russell. David is also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jean (McClure) Wiessinger.

He is survived by his children: Sandy (Tim) Roberts,...

Douglas C. Petty

Douglas C. Petty

Jan 12, 2024

Douglas C. Petty, 64, of Sidney and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Friday evening, January 12, 2024, at 7:32pm at home.

Doug was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on September 3, 1959, to the late Amon L. and Mary E. (Carr) Petty.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Tim Petty, Rob Petty, and Mark Petty; and sister-in-law Sue...

Robert "Bob" F. Stierhoff

Robert "Bob" F. Stierhoff

Jan 8, 2024

Robert F. Stierhoff, 65, of Rushsylvania, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1958, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late Edward Martin and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Stierhoff.

On July 15, 1984, he married the former Kathy L. Mitchell, and she survives in Rushsylvania.

He is also survived by a daughter,...

Robert J. King

Robert J. King

Jan 8, 2024

Robert Joseph King, 86, of Maplewood, passed away Monday morning, January 8, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on the family farm near Anna, Ohio, on October 23, 1937, to the late Eugene Joseph and Martha Veronica (Berg) King. 

Bob married Patricia Ann Gutmann on May 30, 1960, and she survives in Maplewood.  They have four children:  Renee’ Elizabeth...

Nellie Marie Dysert

Nellie Marie Dysert

Jan 8, 2024

Nellie Marie Dysert, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 5, 1936, to the late Marion Martin and Donna Jane (Alexander) Parmer. She is also preceded in death by siblings: Thelma Parmer Stanley, Merle Parmer, Marion Parmer, and Russell Parmer.

She leaves behind her...

Julie C. McIntosh

Julie C. McIntosh

Jan 7, 2024

Julie C. McIntosh (Rammel) passed away at 64 years old on January 7, 2024, at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Julie was born to Gerald and Dee in Columbus, Ohio on May 25, 1959.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Rammel and her mother, Dee Chiavetta.

Julie loved singing in the church choir at Bellefontaine United...