Obituaries

Brittnie Renee' Whetsel

Brittnie Renee' Whetsel

Jun 18, 2024

Brittnie Renee' Whetsel, 32, of Bellefontaine, went to be with her Lord at 2:57 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 27, 1991, a daughter of Daniel Russell Whetsel Jr. and Sheila Renee' (Kenner) Whetsel.

 Brittnie is survived by her two children, whom she adored,...

Kenneth E. Whisman

Kenneth E. Whisman

Jun 14, 2024

Kenneth E. Whisman, age 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 31, 1933, in Middletown, Ohio to the late Dorothy and Wayne Whisman.

On December 29, 1957, he married Florence (Wallace) Whisman, and she survives.

Kenny is also survived by a son, Keith Whisman of Bellefontaine, a daughter, Kathy (Deb) Whisman-Allen of...

Jeffrey N. King

Jeffrey N. King

Jun 12, 2024

Jeffrey N. King, 69, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Jeff was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on August 29, 1954, to the late Thomas E. and Marcella M. (Foulk) King.

Jeff married Janet Elaine (Amerine) King on January 11, 1997, and she survives in East Liberty. He is also...

Dana Edward Rumer

Dana Edward Rumer

Jun 12, 2024

Dana Edward Rumer, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1960, to the late Lloyd Allen Rumer and Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, who survives in Belle Center

Dana is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Linson of Belle Center;...

William F. Appel

William F. Appel

Jun 10, 2024

William F. “Bill” Appel, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born in Reading, Ohio on January 12, 1950, the son of the late William Fredrick and Lois (Brettschneider) Appel.

He is survived by a stepson, Josh (Leah) Dickinson of Eugene, Oregon, a stepdaughter, Sarah (Steve) Neff of...

Stacy M. Colwell

Stacy M. Colwell

Jun 10, 2024

Stacy M. Colwell, 55, of Zanesfield, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on November 18, 1968, to the late Arnell Canaday and Janet (Borchardt) Canaday, who survives.

On September 4, 1993, she married Clarence “Dallas” Colwell, and he survives.

She is also survived by her daughter, Jessica (Andrew) Hursh; son,...

Gary L. "Doc" Noble

Gary L. "Doc" Noble

Jun 10, 2024

Gary L. “Doc” Noble, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Logan County on February 18, 1947, to the late Robert and Virginia (Garwood) Noble. 

 

On March 7, 1964, he married Glenna (DeLaughder) Noble, and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2022.

 

Doc is survived by his...

Patty A. Hickey

Patty A. Hickey

Jun 8, 2024

Patty A. Hickey, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home.

There will be no services at this time.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

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Janet Lee "Liz" Schnell

Janet Lee "Liz" Schnell

Jun 8, 2024

Janet Lee “Liz” Schnell, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Lauren L. Lenhart and Gertrude Avanelle (Ambos) Lenhart.

 Liz is survived by her two children, Charles Schnell, and Kimberly...

Andrew James Kaczar

Andrew James Kaczar

Jun 2, 2024

Andrew James Kaczar, 26, of Ft. Cavazos, TX, formerly of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his Ft. Cavazos residence.He was born in Marysville, Ohio on April 20, 1998, the son of John H. Kaczar of Huntsville, OH and Lora L. (Johnson) Kaczar of Huntsville, OH.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife,...

Nita J. Snyder

Nita J. Snyder

Jun 2, 2024

Nita Jean Snyder, 75, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the Elmwood Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing facility of Fremont, Ohio.Nita was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 4, 1948, the daughter of the late James Thomas and Julia Anna (Blakely) Hammonds.  When she was five years old the Hammonds family moved across the Ohio...

Paul W. Karn

Paul W. Karn

May 30, 2024

Paul W. Karn, age 86, of Huntsville, passed away at 6:24 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 12, 1937, to the late William and Pauline (Gorey) Karn. On August 16, 1964, he married Joann (Milligan) Karn, and she survives.Paul is also survived by his sons, Eric...

Cindy L. Herndon

Cindy L. Herndon

May 29, 2024

Cindy L. Herndon, 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Lima Memorial Hospital.She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 29, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Alice Irene (Pash) Liston. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Liston and a brother, Joe Liston.On June 14, 1975, she married...

Victoria L. Flannery

Victoria L. Flannery

May 29, 2024

Victoria L. Flannery, 65, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday evening, May 29, 2024, at her home.

Victoria was born in Spokane, Washington, on April 28, 1959, to the late James L. Guthrie and Patricia (Campbell) Woodruff Foster.  She was also preceded in death by daughter Heather L. Flannery.

Victoria married Jeffrey S. Flannery on December...

Sherry K. Faulder

Sherry K. Faulder

May 28, 2024

Sharon (“Sherry”) K. Faulder, 80, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department.  

Sherry was born on March 1, 1944, to the late Richard L. and Euanna Mae (Davis) Herndon.  

Sherry married her childhood sweetheart, Franklin Faulder in Indiana on September 4, 1963, and he survives in Quincy.  She is also survived by...

Lynn C. Ralston

Lynn C. Ralston

May 23, 2024

Lynn C. Ralston, 81, of Pataskala (formally Hillard) Ohio, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was the son of Kenneth and Helen Ralston (both deceased) of Belle Center, Ohio. He is survived by his sister, Marilee Darr of Pataskala, Ohio, and his nieces Michelle (Michael) Houston and Linda (Sam) Johnson, and their families. Lynn dedicated 35 years...

John Patrick O'Connor

John Patrick O'Connor

May 22, 2024

John Patrick “Pat” O’Connor, 84, passed peacefully Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024, after an extended illness, in the loving hands of Belle Springs Healthcare Center and hospice staff in Bellefontaine, and in the presence of family.The eldest son of the late Thomas E. And Margaret O’Connor was born July 20, 1939, in Bellefontaine. He resided most of his life at...

Mary Ann Rude

Mary Ann Rude

May 20, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ann Lottes Rude, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, in Ferndale, Michigan, at the age of 99.  Mary was born on December 27, 1924, in Red Jacket, West Virginia.  During World War II, she worked in a munitions factory in Springfield, Ohio.  She met her future husband, Sergeant Roger Rude,...

Joan Berry

Joan Berry

May 13, 2024

Joan Berry, 89, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Joan was born in Kenton on March 5, 1935, to the late Lloyd Amsler and Mabel (Slagle) Amsler Haas.  She was also preceded in death by sons Dale Claybaugh, Greg Claybaugh, and Todd Berry; son-in-law Randy Clay; her first husband,...

George L. Long, II

George L. Long, II

May 11, 2024

George L. Long II, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.He was born in Marion, Ohio on October 12, 1978, the son of James “Jim” (Fonda) Long and the late Janet K. Long.  He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, George L. Long and Anita Long.He is survived by...