Obituaries
Beverly Jo Pickering
Sep 9, 2023
Beverly Jo Pickering, 76, of Russells Point, passed away Saturday morning, September 9, 2023, at her home.
Beverly was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 22, 1947, to the late Lloyd G. and Virginia “June” (Tait) Pickering. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Winnie Jo Pickering and sister Susan Jo Pickering.
Beverly is survived by her...
Melody Ann Cummons
Sep 4, 2023
Melody Ann Cummons, 62, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Dumont Center of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on May 20, 1961, to the late Larry and Phyllis (Stinson) Lantis.
She is survived by a brother, John (Deanna Danieu) Cummons; a sister, Lynn Potter; special friends: Michelle...
David H. Hostetler
Sep 2, 2023
David Hostetler, 97, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. One of 10 children, David was born in Westover, Maryland on October 31, 1925, a son of the late George Milton Hostetler and Mary Belle (Smucker) Hostetler.
Growing up on a small farm, as he came of age...
Jean A. Watkins
Sep 1, 2023
Jean A. Watkins, 59, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 10, 1964, to Carol (Herd) Curtis and the late Paul E. Thomas Sr. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, William “Neil” Short.
Along with her mother, she is also survived by her...
Valorie Jean Taylor
Aug 19, 2023
Valorie Jean Taylor, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 30, 1932, to the late George Gustavas and Helen Louise (Mabra) Deslandes.
On March 9, 1963, she married Paul Douglas Taylor Sr., and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2016.
She is...
Geneva "Lynn" Orr
Aug 18, 2023
Geneva “Lynn” Orr, 85, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Peebles, Ohio on January 14, 1938, to the late Walter and Drusie (Florea) McMillen. She married Marvin Lee Orr, Sr. on September 5, 1959, and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2023.
She is survived by her...
Homer M. Dunlap, Jr.
Aug 17, 2023
Homer M. Dunlap, Jr. 66, of Huntsville and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023, at his home.
Homer was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 4, 1957, to the late Homer M. Dunlap Sr. and Joan (Conley) Dunlap. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law John Haynes, mother-in-law Ruth Ann Moore, and sister-in-law Sandra...
Roger P. Peterman
Aug 13, 2023
Roger P. Peterman, 88, of Huntsville and formerly of London, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Madison County, Ohio on July 3, 1935, the son of the late Ray L. and Lilah (Craig) Peterman. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Daphne Peterman, a sister, Katherine Miller, and five...
Roland William Fisher
Aug 13, 2023
Roland William Fisher, 59, of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 17, 1964, to the late Roland D. Fisher and Audrey B. (Willi) Hoskins.
He is survived by his siblings: Pamela “Lynn” Duff of Bellefontaine, Brian (Lori) Fisher of Huntsville, Diane Major of Huntsville, Laurie (Mark)...
Beatrice Jean Cummins
Aug 10, 2023
Beatrice Jean Cummins, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:17 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on November 7, 1947, to the late Edward Michael and Lillian Faye (Jacobs) Bradley. On August 3, 1973, she married Kenneth L. Cummins, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2008. She...
Robert E. Devore
Aug 10, 2023
Robert E. Devore, 79, of Middleburg, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 6, 1944, to the late Lee Robert and Alma Louise Devore.
On July 31, 1966, he married LouAnne (Harmon) Devore and she preceded him in death on November 12, 2011.
He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Camilla Aukerman)...
Wanda L. Stahler
Aug 9, 2023
Wanda Louise Stahler passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Wednesday August 9th, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on May 12, 1931. in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; the daughter of J. Alvan and Nova Marquis. She grew up in the village of Hanoverton, in northeastern Ohio. Wanda graduated from Augusta High School in 1949 and received her bachelor’s...
Beverly Mae Mullins
Aug 6, 2023
Beverly Mae Mullins, 64, of Kenton and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 5, 1959, the daughter of the late Glen Issac Frazier and Margaret Mae (Coyer) Frazier, who survives in Huntsville, Ohio. In addition to her father, she was preceded...
Lenora Kimberly Lovelace
Aug 5, 2023
Lenora Kimberly Lovelace, 62, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December 12, 1960, to the late Robert and Virgina (Davis) Reisinger. On November 7, 1981, she married the love of her life, Melvin Lovelace, and he survives.
She is also survived by...
Judith L. "Judy" Thompson
Aug 5, 2023
Judith L. “Judy” Thompson, 82, of DeGraff, passed away Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home, near Raymond, surrounded by her family.
Judy was born in Columbus on June 28, 1941, to the late Clarence L. and Ruby E. (Byrd) Thompson. She was also preceded in death by a sister Geraldine Thompson, brother Thomas Thompson, granddaughter Elaine Blue,...
Theodore E Bidwell
Aug 4, 2023
Theodore E. Bidwell, 77, of West Liberty, passed away at 7:32 a.m. on August 4, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Urbana on July 11, 1946. Per Theodore’s wishes, there will be no services.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Bidwell family and encourages anyone to share a...
Priscilla Ann Moffitt
Aug 3, 2023
Priscilla Ann Moffitt, 76, of West Liberty, died with her family at her side on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 12, 1946, to the late Lloyd D. and Geneva Lorene (Yoder) Hartzler.
On July 11, 1964, she married William Harley Moffitt who preceded her in death, but not before celebrating 44 years of...
Ralph F. Shively
Jul 30, 2023
Ralph F. Shively, 96, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday evening, July 30, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Ralph was born in Sidney, Ohio, on February 22, 1927, to the late Abraham Wyland and Opal Clarine (Barlow) Shively. He was also preceded in death by a son John P. Shively, and sisters Eileen Ambos and Jane Martin.
Ralph is survived...
Allen Mills Detwiler
Jul 28, 2023
Allen Mills Detwiler, 91, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on June 29, 1932, the son of the late Howard Edward and Alice (Johnson) Detwiler. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel “Fred” and Phyllis Detwiler, and a niece, Tammy Detwiler.
On...
David Allen Penrod
Jul 23, 2023
David Allen Penrod, age 60, of Bluffton, SC died after a sudden and unexpected battle with cancer on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Dave passed away peacefully, embraced within the loving arms of his wife Jane and daughter Darian. He was born on July 25, 1962, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dave was a strong, courageous, honorable, and loving husband, friend, father...
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