Obituaries
Rodney A. Skelly
Dec 17, 2025
Rodney A. Skelly, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
Rodney was born in Delphos, Ohio, on August 22, 1962, to the late Donald and Wilma (Mauk) Skelly.
He is survived by his sister Melanie (Bill) Gilroy of Bellefontaine; his brother Todd (Cheryl) Skelly of Bellefontaine, nieces and nephews, Charles...
Ernest Eugene "Gene" Grimes
Dec 14, 2025
Ernest Eugene "Gene" Grimes, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on January 3, 1950, the son of the late Ernest Monroe and Lena Essie (Parrett) Grimes. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Shirley Jean Grimes, sister, Inez Mae Robinson, a brother, Thomas Monroe Grimes,...
Lois Carol Kohli
Dec 14, 2025
Lois Carol Kohli, 85, of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Assisted Living. She was born on April 1, 1940, to the late John and Lois L. (McCraken) Stout. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Taylor; brother, James (Maxine) Stout and nephew, John Stout.
She leaves behind her children:...
Vivian Ann Evans
Dec 12, 2025
Vivian Ann (Smith) Evans, 86, of West Liberty, Ohio and West Columbia, SC, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on May 25, 1939, in Urbana, Ohio to Marion Daniel Smith and Reva Mae (Heinlen) Smith.
Vivian graduated from West Liberty High School in 1957. She attended Ohio Wesleyan and graduated from The Ohio State...
Harry E. Millington
Dec 7, 2025
Harry E. Millington, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2025, at his home.
Harry was born in Richwood, Ohio, on February 8, 1947, to the late Matthew M. Millington, Sr. and Betty J. (Winebrenner) Millington. He was also preceded in death by a sister Priscilla Miranda, brothers Matthew M. “Skip” Millington and Patrick A. Millington; a grandchild and...
Joyce Core
Dec 6, 2025
Joyce Core, 92, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio on February 16, 1933, to the late Estle and Mildred (Liston) Hemminger.
On June 26, 1954, she married Edward Knight Core, Jr. and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1999. She is also preceded in death...
Carole Beth Barrett
Dec 4, 2025
Carole Beth Barrett, 76, of West Liberty, passed away at 9:33 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on April 6, 1949, to the late Thomas and Audrey (Steffen) Frydel.
On August 15, 1970, she married William Ervin "Bill" Barrett Sr. and he survives.
Carole is also survived by her sons', William...
June Marie Coil
Dec 3, 2025
June Marie Coil, 90, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born in Logan, Ohio on February 16, 1935, to the late Fred and Catherine (Fee) Poling.
On May 26, 1974, she married Kenneth R. Coil and he preceded her in...
David F. Downing
Dec 3, 2025
David F. Downing, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
David was born in Bellefontaine on April 18, 1942, to the late Robert Lee Downing and Eva Winifred (Moore) Downing. He was also preceded in death by a sister Nancy Ann Logan; brothers Robert D. Downing and Jerry L. Downing; and his loving partner...
Kristopher Adam Myers
Dec 1, 2025
Kristopher Adam Myers, age 46, lived life to the fullest and always found a reason to smile. He slipped the surly bonds of this earth on December 1, 2025, but not without leaving behind a profound legacy of love. He died swiftly and unexpectedly of natural causes at home. Kris was born on March 8, 1979, in Wheeling, WV to...
John L "Sully" Sullivan
Nov 30, 2025
John L "Sully" Sullivan, 68, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, while camping in Henderson, Kentucky. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on July 2, 1957, to the late Donald David and Juanita Alfreda (White) Sullivan.
Sully is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Charles Michael) Gerritsen; son, Adam Sullivan; grandson, Charles Jasper Gerritsen; and life partner, Susan...
Theresa M. Morando
Nov 29, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Theresa Marie (Paluch) Morando, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who left this world peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Theresa was born on September 16, 1929, in Weirton, WV, to the late Stanley and Catherine...
Mary Jean Hough
Nov 26, 2025
Mary Jean Hough, 71, of Zanesfield, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home.
Mary was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 27, 1954, to the late Malcolm Leonard Gabriel and Ann Regine (Stone) Gabriel.
Mary is survived by her son Josh Hough of Sterling Heights, Michigan; a sister Ann Gabriel of Columbus; and her very close friends: Larry D. Spradlin...
Ralph E. Melvin, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Ralph Elwood Melvin, Jr., 66, of rural East Liberty, was called home to his Lord on Friday morning, November 21, 2025. He passed away at his home following a long battle with colon cancer.
Ralph was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 1959, to the late Patricia Ann (Mills) Melvin and Ralph Elwood Melvin, Sr.
Ralph is survived by his wife...
Steven Walden
Nov 19, 2025
Steven Walden, 69 years old, of Bellefontaine passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 8, 1956, to the late Clevon Walden Sr. and Alma Jean (Mitchell) Walden.
On February 23, 1991, Steve married Michelle (St. Pierre) Walden and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He also leaves behind...
Donn J. Herron
Nov 16, 2025
Donn J. Herron, 85, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1940. Donn lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and deep compassion for both people and animals.
A dedicated farmer throughout his life, Donn found great purpose in tending to his land and caring for his livestock. He was known for his strong...
Jean Anne Thompson
Nov 14, 2025
Jean Anne Thompson, 97, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Emmett J. and Doris Margaret (Fulton) Hullinger.
On December 25, 1948, she married Albert John Thompson in Urbana, Ohio and he preceded her in death on July 23,...
Nancy Kay Scott
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy Kay Scott, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Bellefontaine to the late Fern and Gerald Prater.
On July 18, 1959, Nancy married Bryon Scott, and they enjoyed 63 years together. Byron passed on October 1, 2022.
Nancy is survived...
Patricia A. Kauffman
Nov 13, 2025
Patricia A. Kauffman, 60, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Patty was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 23, 1965, to Carole (Bump) Wilson of Bellefontaine, and the late Theodore Wilson.
Patty is survived by her sons: Levi (Alysha Gwaltney) Kauffman, Wade Kauffman, and...
Leanna Kay McClure
Nov 11, 2025
Leanna Kay McClure, 75, of rural Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025, at her home.
Kay was born in Kenton on August 13, 1950, to the late Leo and Florence (Elliott) Mortimore. She married Timothy Mark McClure on April 6, 1995, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2018. Kay was also preceded in...
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