Obituaries
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.
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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;...
Gertie Mae Miller
Oct 4, 2023
Gertie Mae Miller, 87, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, of congestive heart failure. Mom was paralyzed from a spinal tumor since 2016.
She was born in Plain City, Ohio, on December 31, 1935, to Dan and Emma (Frey) Hostetler.
On November 19, 1959, she married Daniel N. Miller. He preceded her in death on January 6,...
Roy C. Weimert
Oct 3, 2023
Roy Chalmer Weimert, CFSP, (Certified Funeral Service Professional, he was one of the first designated Funeral Directors in Florida) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Leesburg, FL surrounded by his beloved wife and friends after a courageous 14-month fight with cancer. He was born on September 29, 1939, in Cleveland, OH and was the son of Roy T....
Mary Elizabeth Cooksey
Oct 3, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Cooksey, 69, of Zanesfield, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 10, 1954, to the late William H. and Mary Joan (Hertenstein) Cooksey.
She is survived by her brothers, Donald H. (Melodie) Cooksey and Richard H. (Debbie) Cooksey; and...
Bruce E. Wilson
Oct 3, 2023
Bruce E. Wilson, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, at his home.
Bruce was born in Bellefontaine on August 16, 1948, to the late William and Leola (Rockhold) Wilson. He married Mary Alice Carter on August 10, 1985, and she preceded him in death on October 15, 2021. Bruce was also preceded in death by a...
Mark A. Carmean
Oct 1, 2023
Mark A. Carmean, 61, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.
He was born on May 20, 1962, in Lake County, Ohio, the son of Vaughn and Della Mae (Moss) Carmean, who both survive.
Mark cherished his family dearly. He held a special bond with his daughter Kristin Carmean. In...
Charles Robert "Bob" Fillinger
Oct 1, 2023
Charles Robert “Bob” Fillinger, 75, of Rushsylvania, passed away on October 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 3, 1948, to the late Charles “Chuck” and Freda (Penhorwood) Fillinger.
On October 25, 1980, he married Diana Corwin in her parent’s cabin near Ridgeway, Ohio.
Along with his wife, he is...
Elizabeth Ann Thatcher
Sep 29, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Thatcher went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center surrounded by loving family.
She was born May 6, 1935, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late John Newell Freer and Emma May Jay Freer. She was a 1953 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and attended Ohio University.
Beth grew up...
Beverly K. Pequignot
Sep 27, 2023
Beverly K. Pequignot, 76, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Beverly was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 18, 1947, to the late John J. and Wanda M. (Dunson) Frick. She is survived by daughter Amber Goodwin Shaffer; son-in-law Jay Shaffer; and sons Tad Pequignot and Cody Pequignot, all of St. Petersburg,...
Sherry L. Arnett
Sep 26, 2023
Sherry Louise Arnett, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home.
She was born on May 11, 1930, in Richwood, Ohio; the daughter of D. Dwight Mulvaine and Freda (McElhaney) Mulvaine.
On September 5, 1948, she married the love of her life, Charles W. Arnett, who preceded her in death on December 18, 2007. She was also preceded...
John David Michael
Sep 24, 2023
John David Michael, 103, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, at Ayden Health Care Belle Springs.
John was born in Zanesfield, Ohio, on November 27, 1919, to the late Cletus Ernest and Mary Etta (Yoder) Michael. He married Marcia Jean Wyandt on October 6, 1951, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on June 6,...
Stephen Russell Sherrick
Sep 20, 2023
Stephen R. Sherrick, 66, of West Mansfield, passed away at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Elida, Ohio on February 17, 1957, a son of Phyllis (Lippencott) Sherrick and the late Kenneth L. Sherrick.
On October 2, 1994, Steve married Diana Lynn (Neal) Sherrick in West Mansfield, Ohio,...
Mindi Munz
Sep 18, 2023
Mindi Munz, 48, of Bellefontaine, passed away early Monday morning, September 18, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on August 14, 1975, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert “Butch” Munz and Billie J. Munz, who survives.
She is also survived by a sister, Molli M. Munz (Amy), a niece, Maci Munz, and a nephew, Maverick Munz,...
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