Obituaries
Ronald Gregory Reeder
Aug 9, 2022
Ronald Gregory Reeder, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Room.
Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 14, 1962, to the late Ronald Gary Reeder and Mary Ellen (Hauldren) Reeder. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Cheryl Jean (Shaw) Reeder, granddaughter Arwen May Phillips, and step-sister...
Angela K. Zack
Aug 8, 2022
Angela Kathleen Zack, 48, of Huntsville, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in the James Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Xenia, Ohio on August 22, 1973, the daughter of the late Michael L. Stevens and Sandra “Sandy” (Amicon) Stevens, who survives in Springfield, OH.
On June...
Turner Joshua "TJ" Esser
Aug 7, 2022
Turner Joshua “TJ” Esser, 21, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. He was born on March 22, 2001, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Brad and Candee (Metz) Esser.
TJ is survived by his parents; siblings, Peyton Esser and Xavier Esser; maternal grandparents, Larry & Joanie Metz of...
Larry Stephen Kauffman
Aug 6, 2022
Larry Stephen Kauffman, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Betty L. (Helmandollar) Fox and the late Donald R. Kauffman.
Larry is survived by two children, Eric (Kelly) Kauffman...
Shelley Joan Kasper
Aug 6, 2022
Shelley Joan Kasper, 65, of Zanesfield, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. She was born in Marion, Ohio on October 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Clarence and Delores Maxine (Lower) Rupright Jr.
On June 4, 2004, Shelley married Dennis L. Kasper in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded her in death on October 1, 2019.
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Daniel R. "Duke" Whetsel, Sr.
Aug 3, 2022
Daniel Russell “Duke” Whetsel Sr., 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on September 17, 1943, the son of the late William Whetsel and Margaret (Redman) Whetsel Nelson. Daniel married Connie E. Brown, beloved mother of his children, in March...
Nancy Lou Purk
Aug 3, 2022
Nancy Lou Purk, 83, of St. Paris, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Greenfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willis E. and Ruth Beatrice (West) Wirick.
Nancy married Dale Arthur Purk on July 19, 1957, and he preceded her in death on July...
Philip C. "Flip" Moore
Aug 3, 2022
Philip C. “Flip” Moore, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Marysville.
Philip was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 20, 1966, to the late James Blanchard and Ruby Moore. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Roseanna Lee Moore, and sister Cindy Evans.
Philip is survived by his former wife,...
Christian E. Oberlies
Jul 31, 2022
Christian E. Oberlies, 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
Christian was born on April 4, 1952, in Carthage, Illinois. He was the son of the late Elmer (Sy) and Loretta (Condon) Oberlies. Christian had three siblings: Jane, Stephanie, and Jim. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1970...
Marigold Hope King
Jul 26, 2022
Marigold Hope King, 13, of Washington Court House, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 26, 2022.
Marigold was born on September 3, 2008, in Odessa, Ukraine, and abandoned at birth due to her disabilities. At the age of 7, she was adopted by her daddy and mommy, Scott and Esther King, and brought to America where she...
Paul R. Crum
Jul 22, 2022
Paul Ray Crum, 59, of Sidney, passed away Friday morning, July 22, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 13, 1963, to the late Ernest Ray Crum and Leona Maxine (Eichner) Crum.
Paul is survived by his sister, Therese (Mike) Tumas of Pennsylvania; brothers: Robert Crum of Bellefontaine, and Don Crum of Jackson...
David Byron King
Jul 21, 2022
David Byron King, 82, of North Lewisburg, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 27, 1940, a son of the late Loren Stoltzfus and Dorothy Mae (Hartzler) King. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law John Stoltzfus.
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Peggy Jean Wiessinger
Jul 20, 2022
Peggy Jean Wiessinger, 82, of Jackson Center, passes away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022, at Mercy Health, St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Peggy was born in Lima, on July 27, 1940, to the late Wayne LeRoy McClure and Hazel Marie (Glosette) McClure. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Thomas White, son Jeff T. White, and brother...
Paul Andre Soma
Jul 19, 2022
Paul Andre Soma, 47, loving husband, father, son and brother, of Belle Center, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born August 4, 1974, in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Philip James and Takako (Uchiyama) Soma.
On September 14, 2000, Paul married Dana (McDonald) Soma in...
Paula J. Wurtsbaugh
Jul 15, 2022
Paula J. Wurtsbaugh, 75, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:45pm on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Westbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care, Upper Sandusky.
She was born in Newark, Ohio on February 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Hamby) Roe.
On February 14, 1970, she married Dr. J. Anthony Wurtsbaugh in Newark and he preceded...
Brandon Scott Frost
Jul 14, 2022
Brandon Scott Frost, 30, of Lakeview, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 16, 1992, the son of Ronald "Ron" Frost, of Lakeview and Tonya (Mike Sexton) Griffith, of West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Skylinia, three Godchildren, Reiley, Remi,...
Marie Mable Beuschlein
Jul 13, 2022
Marie Mable (Maison) Beuschlein, 90, of Lakeview, Ohio went to into the loving arms of her Savior July 13, 2022, with her family by her side.
Born July 16, 1931, she was blessed to be one of 21 children born to the late Jesse and Gertrude (Champaign) Maison of St. Claire Shores, Michigan.
Preceding her in death was...
Sandra Jean Hemmer
Jul 12, 2022
Sandra Jean Hemmer, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Sandy was born in Dayton on September 14, 1954, to Charlie First and the late Patricia Meyers.
Sandy married Charles Robert “Bob” Hemmer on August 14, 1998, and he survives in Bellefontaine. She is also survived by sons: John Weaver of Dayton, and...
Jefferson "Jeff" Fredrick Sherrick
Jul 10, 2022
Jefferson Fredrick “Jeff” Sherrick, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1957, in Kenton, Ohio, a son of the late Paul David and Patricia Ann (Cole) Sherrick.
On May 4, 2011, Jeff married Cynthia Marie (Coy) Sherrick in Bellefontaine,...
Lloyd G. Ferguson
Jul 10, 2022
Lloyd G. Ferguson, 81, of Rushsylvania, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Lloyd was born in Logan County on December 15, 1940, to the late Gail T. and Grace Pearl (Wilson) Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by sisters Judy Ann Foster and Janet Allen, and...
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