Obituaries
Ralph E. Melvin, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Ralph Elwood Melvin, Jr., 66, of rural East Liberty, was called home to his Lord on Friday morning, November 21, 2025. He passed away at his home following a long battle with colon cancer.
Ralph was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 1959, to the late Patricia Ann (Mills) Melvin and Ralph Elwood Melvin, Sr.
Ralph is survived by his wife...
Steven Walden
Nov 19, 2025
Steven Walden, 69 years old, of Bellefontaine passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 8, 1956, to the late Clevon Walden Sr. and Alma Jean (Mitchell) Walden.
On February 23, 1991, Steve married Michelle (St. Pierre) Walden and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He also leaves behind...
Donn J. Herron
Nov 16, 2025
Donn J. Herron, 85, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1940. Donn lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and deep compassion for both people and animals.
A dedicated farmer throughout his life, Donn found great purpose in tending to his land and caring for his livestock. He was known for his strong...
Jean Anne Thompson
Nov 14, 2025
Jean Anne Thompson, 97, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Emmett J. and Doris Margaret (Fulton) Hullinger.
On December 25, 1948, she married Albert John Thompson in Urbana, Ohio and he preceded her in death on July 23,...
Nancy Kay Scott
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy Kay Scott, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Bellefontaine to the late Fern and Gerald Prater.
On July 18, 1959, Nancy married Bryon Scott, and they enjoyed 63 years together. Byron passed on October 1, 2022.
Nancy is survived...
Patricia A. Kauffman
Nov 13, 2025
Patricia A. Kauffman, 60, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Patty was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 23, 1965, to Carole (Bump) Wilson of Bellefontaine, and the late Theodore Wilson.
Patty is survived by her sons: Levi (Alysha Gwaltney) Kauffman, Wade Kauffman, and...
Leanna Kay McClure
Nov 11, 2025
Leanna Kay McClure, 75, of rural Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025, at her home.
Kay was born in Kenton on August 13, 1950, to the late Leo and Florence (Elliott) Mortimore. She married Timothy Mark McClure on April 6, 1995, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2018. Kay was also preceded in...
Timothy L. "Tim" Easton
Nov 11, 2025
Timothy Lynn Easton, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Tim was born on March 14, 1951, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late John Wesley and Dixie Ann (Brugler) Easton. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Nadine E. Noel, and his nephew, Andrew J....
Twila J. Suber
Nov 10, 2025
Twila J. Suber, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:27 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 6, 1961, to the late Ernest H. and Carrie Mae (Jones) Carter.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Tim) England; grandchildren, Danjae Jean Arlise Blalark, Jalise Marthasia Finch, Rmeah Justine Finch, Nevaeh Arle...
Joyce A. Johns
Nov 7, 2025
Joyce A. Johns, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025, at Kobacker House, Columbus.
Joyce was born in Lima, Ohio, on May 25, 1930, to the late Herbert Keifer and Glenna (Riner) Keifer Hayes. She married Kenneth L. Johns on June 12, 1952, and he preceded her in death in 1965. Joyce was also preceded in death...
Margaret Faye "Peggy" Barker
Nov 7, 2025
Margaret Faye Barker, lovingly known as Peggy, peacefully ascended to Heaven on November 7, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born on May 28, 1933, and graduated from Botkins High School in 1951. Shortly after, she began working at Monarch in Sidney, Ohio, where fate stepped in- she met the love of her life, Robert...
Zelda "Zettie" Zoe Keeran
Nov 5, 2025
Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran, 90, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born on July 10, 1935, in Allensville, Pennsylvania, to the late David M. and Mabel R. (Phillips) Zook.
On July 1, 1956, she married Roy Lee Keeran. After 68 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on September...
Robert "Bob" Cooper Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Cooper Jr., 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the James Cancer Hospital of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on July 23, 1949, in Urbana, OH, the son of the late Robert Lowell and Nellie Vaughn (White) Cooper.
On August 16, 1975, he married Cheryl Ann "Cheri" (Wilde) Cooper...
Elma L. Kauffman
Nov 3, 2025
Elma Louise (Ediger) Kauffman, 87, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternal rest at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community on Monday, November 3, 2025, under the loving care of her family and Otterbein Hospice.
Elma was born on the family farm in Inman, Kansas, on December 1, 1937, to Jacob H. and Margaretha (Wiens) Ediger. On August 15, 1958,...
Shakeilah Paulette White
Nov 2, 2025
Shakeilah Paulette White, lovingly known as Shak, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at the age of 33. Shakeilah was a beautiful soul whose life was tragically taken by domestic violence.
Shak was a devoted and loving mother to her three beautiful children — Leara Brown, Treyvon Brown of Bellefontaine, and Marquis Watkins of Toledo. She was a loyal friend, a caring...
Emil Ross Helmuth
Nov 1, 2025
Emil Ross Helmuth, 91, of rural Rushsylvania, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home.
Emil was born on February 6, 1934, to the late Harvey Raymond and Katie Mae (Miller) Helmuth. He was also preceded in death by a son Jonathan Helmuth; brother Leo David Helmuth, and sisters and their husbands: Mabel and Jonas Miller, Marie and Bill Miller;...
Joyce "Jo" Lee Schweitzer
Oct 28, 2025
Joyce “Jo” Lee Schweitzer, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Cardington, Ohio on February 27, 1943, to the late Donald Earl and Winne Mathews.
On March 31, 1980, she married Dennis Lee Schweitzer, and he survives.
Jo is also survived by her son, Mark (Kassi) Schweitzer;...
Maxine Wright Vicario
Oct 24, 2025
Maxine Wright Vicario, 101 years young, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Union County, Ohio on August 12, 1924, the daughter of the late Lewis L. and Edna (Gregory) Wright, both deceased.
In 1947, Maxine married John J. Vicario in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on September 17,...
Randy Lee Ricketts
Oct 17, 2025
Randy Lee Ricketts, 64, passed away at his residence in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was a father, grandfather, spouse, brother, and friend.
Randy’s battle with cancer in the past two years demonstrated his courage in facing unbelievable challenges. Despite the many medical obstacles thrown at him and the pain he endured, he came out a hero and...
Tyler D. Williams
Oct 16, 2025
Tyler DeWayne Williams, age 35, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Lima, Ohio, following a brief stay at St. Rita’s Hospital.
Born on May 29, 1990, in Bellefontaine, Tyler was the beloved son of Tony L. (Monique) Williams and Vanessa A. (George) Hunter. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School and later married Leah R. Williams in Bellefontaine.
Tyler...
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