Obituaries
Mark A. Jones
Apr 2, 2023
Mark Jones passed from this world on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He went into The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center two weeks beforehand, fighting to repair the heart and kidney that had worked too hard, for too long, much like Mark himself.
Mark was the youngest of three kids born to the late Daniel E. and Dahlia (McClurg) Jones...
Jerry Lee Pitzer
Apr 1, 2023
Jerry Lee Pitzer died on April 1, 2023. Doctors can say many things about the cause of the death but those who knew him know he died of a broken heart. That heart has now been mended as he has been reunited with his true love, his wife Hallie.
Born on March 28, 1942, in Flora, IN, Jerry Pitzer remained...
Danford L. Aukerman
Apr 1, 2023
Danford L. Aukerman, 58, of Botkins, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Shelby Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 22, 1965, son of Glen and Jean (Cox) Aukerman who both survive.
He is also survived by his children: Jason (Joslyn) Aukerman, Krista (Zachary) Converse, Jonathon Aukerman; grandson, Owen Converse; siblings: Melissa...
Robert "Steve" Park
Mar 31, 2023
Robert “Steve” Park, 81, of Urbana, passed away at 7:36 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Urbana on April 10, 1941, to the late Robert and Lorraine (Henderson) Park. On June 17, 1967, he married the former Vicki Hale, and she survives. They were married over 55 years.
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Carol Ann Smith
Mar 31, 2023
Carol Ann Smith, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:06 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1931, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Samuel Robert and Margaret Ellen (Boase) Keith.
Carol married Lee William Smith and he preceded her in death on September 2, 1980.
Carol is survived by...
Philip D. Beasley
Mar 28, 2023
Philip D. Beasley, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, peacefully in his sleep in his residence.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 1944, the son of the late Alfred and Catherine Marie (Ridings) Beasley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Peter Beasley.
He was a kind and loving husband to...
Phyllis Louise Shaw
Mar 27, 2023
Phyllis Louise Legge Shaw, age 69, a longtime resident of Bellefontaine, passed away on March 27, 2023, in Marysville. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on October 23, 1953, to the late James and Helen Legge.
She is preceded in death by her lifelong partner and love of her life Darrell E Shaw Sr, her sister Sheila Coyer, and her...
Evelyn E. McCalla
Mar 26, 2023
Evelyn E. Spencer McCalla, 99, formerly of Belle Center, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
Evelyn was born on July 30, 1923, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Major and Elsie “Shepherd” (Hughes) Spencer, who both preceded her in death. She was an only child.
On July 30, 1941, Evelyn married Hubert McCalla. They...
James "Petey" Brown
Mar 25, 2023
James W. “Petey” Brown, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 25, 2023, at OhioHealth Kobacker House, Columbus.
Petey was born in Bellefontaine on July 23, 1954, to the late John Eugene and Jo Lynn (McCray) Brown. He was also preceded in death by two infant children, a brother-in-law Ben Slade; and former wife Beverly K. (Snyder) Brown.
Petey...
Jon Bowman Hubbard
Mar 24, 2023
Jon Bowman Hubbard, 74, passed away Friday afternoon, March 24, 2023, at his Sarasota, Fla., home.
Mr. Hubbard was born April 2, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Thomas E. and Janet K. Hubbard.
The life-long Bellefontaine resident is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cathie Ellis Hubbard, sons, Bill...
Ronald B. Roebuck
Mar 23, 2023
Ronald B. Roebuck, 87, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on August 9, 1935, to the late Harry P. and Marie (Miller) Roebuck.
On September 23, 1961, he married the former Garnet A. Newman, and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2019. He is...
Bernice Louise Weber
Mar 22, 2023
Bernice Louise Weber, 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Noble County, Ohio on May 14, 1936, to the late William Everett and Bertha Mae (Pickenpaugh) Stoneking. She married Vernon N. Weber on July 24, 1955, in Lewisville, Ohio and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2003....
Dick "D.R." Richards
Mar 22, 2023
Dick “D.R.” Richards, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine on February 9, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Florine (Kemp) Richards.
He is survived by two children: Allison (Scott) Prinkey of Huntsville and Darrin (Michelle) Richards of Bellefontaine; three grandchildren: Brooke (Austen) Pulfer of Bellefontaine,...
Greydon W. "Sam" Hone
Mar 21, 2023
Greydon W. "Sam" Hone, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Brookdale of Muirfield. He was born in Newark, OH on January 22, 1934, to the late George and Maria Trisabel (Beaty) Hone.
On July 16, 1961, he married Lela Orahood, and she survives. He is also survived by three children: Donna...
Olive Elizabeth Woodard
Mar 20, 2023
Olive E. Woodard, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:12 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio. She was born on October 30, 1929, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Levi and Della (Siffing) Bush.
On June 5, 1949, Olive married Donald George Woodard in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded her in death...
Charles Richard "Dick" Foote
Mar 20, 2023
Charles Richard "Dick" Foote, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:43 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Green Hills Center in West Liberty, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 19, 1942, a son of the late Charles Arthur and Laura Jeannette (Prall) Foote.
On June 8, 1963, Dick married Bonnie Rose (Call) Foote in Bellefontaine, Ohio,...
Rodney Joe Horsley
Mar 20, 2023
Rodney Joe Horsley, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:38 p.m., on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born on June 26, 1939, in Pike County, Ohio, the son of the late Delbert Horsley and Mable (Osborne) Reed.
On March 22, 1958, he married Mary Louise (Horne) Horsley, and she preceded him in death in 1993. ...
Byron G. Cushman
Mar 20, 2023
Byron Gager Cushman, 74, formerly of Zanesfield, and currently of Heath, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, March 20, 2023, at The Laurels of Heath.
Byron was born in Bellefontaine on July 22, 1948, to the late Warren S. and Mildred Lois “Millie” (Engle) Cushman.
Byron is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law: Barbara A. and David A. Stout of Newark,...
Judy Lynn Siegenthaler
Mar 17, 2023
Judy Lynn Siegenthaler, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine on July 20, 1962, to the late Donald and Helen Siegenthaler.
She is survived by a sister, Carrie Salyers and a nephew, Greg Salyers. A grandmother, Bertha Heminger and nephew, Gene Salyers Jr. preceded her...
Darleen Eldred Morley
Mar 15, 2023
Darleen Eldred Morley, daughter of Ray and Lola Fry (both deceased) of Belleville, Kansas, was born October 27, 1926, and died on March 15, 2023, at Bluebird Assisted Living Facility in Marysville, Ohio. Prior, she resided on the Keys Homestead just outside of Belle Center, Ohio.
She accepted Christ as her Savior at age 12 and it was her passion...
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