Obituaries
Ford "Lynn" Young Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Ford “Lynn” Young Jr., 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1936, to the late Frank Lynn and Alma (Peterson) Young.
On November 2, 1957, he married Joanne Leach and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by his son, Mick...
Donald Riehl Kauffman
Sep 16, 2023
Donald Riehl Kauffman, 78, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a short illness. He was born November 9, 1944, to the late Roy and Pauline Kauffman. He graduated from West Liberty-Salem High School and Lincoln Technical Institute in Automotive Mechanics.
On September 10, 1967, Don married Sharon Baker, in Indianapolis Mennonite Church, and she survives. Also surviving are three...
Ada Marie Griffin
Sep 16, 2023
Ada M. (Bell) Griffin, 97, of Belle Center, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert W. Bell and Lucy V. (Wallace) Bell.
On December 22, 1946, Ada married James Carl Griffin in...
Ernest Forrest Boyer
Sep 15, 2023
Ernest F. Boyer, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 20, 1941, a son of the late Forrest "Penn" Boyer and Helen B. (Weaver) Boyer.
Ernest is survived by two children, Michael (Kristy) Boyer, and Brandy (Michelle) Boyer;...
Helen Jane Warwick
Sep 15, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Jane Warwick, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and a true matriarch, who peacefully journeyed into eternity on September 15, 2023, at the remarkable age of 99. Her journey through life was a testament of dedication to her family, and unwavering faith in God.
Born...
James "Jim" Irving Johnson
Sep 15, 2023
James "Jim" Irving Johnson, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, a son of the late Howard Johnson and Hazel (Isaacson) Johnson.
On April 23, 1977, Jim married Nora Esther (Duke) Johnson...
Larry D. Flora
Sep 9, 2023
Larry D. Flora, 73, of West Liberty, Ohio, went to his final resting place on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
Larry was born on January 23, 1950, in Bellefontaine Ohio, the son of the late Harley Zenith and Dorothy (Kennedy) Flora. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters; Ruth...
Alene Hyslip
Sep 9, 2023
A. Alene Hyslip, 94, of West Liberty, Ohio, went into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Jasper, Alabama on June 8, 1929, to the late John and Bessie (Haley) Estes.
On November 2, 1947, she married Reverend Lester S. Hyslip in East Prairie, Missouri...
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...
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