Obituaries
Georgia A. Brunson
Oct 24, 2023
Georgia A. Brunson, 73, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation. She was born in Bayard, Nebraska on February 1, 1950, to the late Thomas and Beulah (Bartley) Ellis.
On May 23, 1970, she married her high school sweetheart, Terry S. Brunson, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage...
Devon C. Allen
Oct 22, 2023
Devon Christopher Allen, of Bellefontaine, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend, had his journey cut short at the age of 31, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Devon was born on June 1, 1992, in Kenton, Ohio.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Stacy Risner and Matt...
D. Harvey Claypool
Oct 22, 2023
D. Harvey Claypool, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home.
Harvey was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1938, to the late Earl Leslie and Helen Pearl (Fisher) Claypool.
Harvey married Deanna J. Farley on July 5, 1987, in Jackson Center, Ohio, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by 2 sons,...
Clara Mae Leininger
Oct 21, 2023
Clara Mae Leininger, 91, of Jackson Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on July 14, 1932, to the late Paul and Marvel P. (Pence) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ethel “Irene” Kah and her brothers: Joe P....
Diane J. Lawless
Oct 21, 2023
Diane J. Lawless, 93, of Sunbury and formerly of West Liberty, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2023, at Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehab Center, Marengo, Ohio.
Diane was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 12, 1930, to the late Homer R. and Mildred Cookston Banks. She is survived by a daughter, Chris Lawless of Sunbury, Ohio; 3 sons: Greg...
Peggy Jean Pequignot
Oct 20, 2023
Peggy Jean Pequignot, 74, of Bellefontaine went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 9, 1949, to the late Charles “Pat” and Vivian (Sheeley) Earick.
On July 18, 1970, she married Raymond “Andy” Pequignot Jr, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2012. She is...
Dr. Robert H. Davis
Oct 20, 2023
Dr. Robert H. Davis, a highly respected pathologist and pillar of the medical community, has passed away at the age of 78.
Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 6, 1945, Dr. Davis began his remarkable journey towards a life devoted to medicine and scientific exploration. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Viola Davis and his...
Richard T. "Rick" Howerton
Oct 19, 2023
Richard T. “Rick” Howerton, 70, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 20, 1952, to the late Reuben V. Howerton and Maxine D. (Elliott) Engle.
On September 27, 1996, he married Barbara (Young) Howerton, and she survives.
He...
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler, 90, died October 19, 2023.
Vivian is survived by a sister, two brothers, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 19 nieces, and 13 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hostetler.
Vivian was a longtime member of the Philadelphia Church of God.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Josephine Anna Mustaine
Oct 19, 2023
Josephine Anna Mustaine, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away on October 19, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on December 19, 1927, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Deward and Sara Daisey (VanMeter) McVay. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Helen Smith.
She is survived by her daughter Jean Wilkins of...
Loretta B. Linger
Oct 17, 2023
Loretta B. Linger, 73, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, at her home.
Loretta was born on June 27, 1950, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Cloye Albert and Marie (Smith) Estes. She married Paul Howard Linger on March 9, 1968, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2017, and they are now...
Jim E. Stout
Oct 17, 2023
Jim E. Stout, age 88, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Monarch Nursing Home in Marysville. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on May 16, 1935 to the late J. Ivan and Lois (McCracken) Stout. On October 16, 1955 he married the former Dolores M. “Maxine” Dugan and she preceded him...
James C. Kobylack
Oct 16, 2023
James C. Kobylack, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Dayton VA Hospice Center.
James was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 17, 1948, to the late Leroy Nance and Juanita (York) Kobylack.
He married Sondra S. Burns on July 29, 1972, and she survives him in Bellefontaine. James is also survived by his sons:...
Christopher K. Allen
Oct 14, 2023
Christopher K. Allen, 68, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 7:56 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1955, a son of the late William Lawrence Allen and Kathryn Noreen (McAdams) Allen.
Chris is survived by a daughter, Rene' Huffman; a son, Shawn (Lauri)...
JoAnn Pautler
Oct 12, 2023
JoAnn (Gabbey) Pautler passed from this life to the next on October 12, 2023.
She was born on June 14, 1941, to Vernon and Bernice Long of Akron, NY.
Along with her parents she was predeceased by a grandson, Tyler Gabbey and her former husband, Thomas Pautler.
She is survived by three children: Scott Gabbey, Ronald (Roxanne) Gabbey and...
Edwin T. Shirey
Oct 12, 2023
Edwin T. Shirey, 95, of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born in Clark County, Ohio on August 26, 1928, to the late Edwin N. and Dorothy (Todd) Shirey.
He is also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Ann (Whitmer) Shirey; his daughter, Dottie Elliott; and brothers: John and Bob Shirey.
...
George Edward Lear
Oct 11, 2023
George Edward Lear, 83, of rural West Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 16, 1940, the son of the late George Frederick and Clara Dell (Sullivan) Lear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lear in 1961 and a brother-in-law,...
Arlene Elizabeth Smith
Oct 6, 2023
Arlene E. Smith, 94, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on February 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Roy Mefford and Muriel Sarah (Wilcoxon) Mefford.
On April 29, 1948, Arlene married Johnnie "John" Junior Smith in Greenup, Kentucky and he...
Joseph Richard Conrad
Oct 5, 2023
Joseph Conrad, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1941, to the late Cyril and Virginia (Irwin) Conrad.
Per Joseph’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is...
Sandy Shuff
Oct 4, 2023
Sandy Shuff, 69, Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Sandy was born on November 22, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Marvin E. and Joyce M. (Heintz) Rostorfer.
Sandy is survived by her husband Roy Shuff, whom she married on June 28, 1980. She is also survived by a son Patrick (Michelle) Shuff;...
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