Obituaries
Janice S. Neeld
Feb 21, 2022
Janice S. (Sharp) Neeld, age 74, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio May 30, 1947, to the late George and Dorothy (Parrot) Sharp. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Louise Mink, Cathern Stacy, and Sherry Mink Derr.
On October 7, 1967,...
Robert A. Wroten
Feb 20, 2022
Robert A. Wroten, age 79, of Arlington, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio April 14, 1942, to the late John A. and Maxine (Dean) Wroten.
He is survived by his siblings: Phil (Connie) Wroten, Fredrick Wroten, Carol (Chuck) Stanford, Mike (Judi) Wroten, and Janice...
Belinda Castaneda Rivera
Feb 19, 2022
Belinda Castaneda Rivera, age 65, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022.
She was born March 1, 1956, in Mercedes, Texas, a daughter of the late Raymundo and Teresa (Quintanilla) Castaneda.
Belinda is survived by her daughter, Clarise (Peyton) Starr; her grandchildren: Radha, Henry and Cecily; ten brothers and sisters and numerous nieces...
Helen I. Buirley
Feb 19, 2022
Helen I. Buirley, age 96, formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, February 19, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Helen was born at home in Holt County Missouri May 7, 1925, to the late Clay and Orlee (Houston) Moser. She married Robert Buirley June 20, 1945, and he preceded her in death November...
Anthony E. Hill
Feb 19, 2022
Anthony E. “Tony” Hill, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.
He was born July 28, 1946, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Harold E. and Dorothy Jean (Goldberg) Yoe.
Tony married the former Jean S. Griffith December 13, 1975, in West...
James W. Trout
Feb 19, 2022
James W. Trout, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, at OSU-East Hospital in Columbus,Ohio.
James was born in Bellefontaine December 13, 1957, to the late Carl Elsworth and Donna June (Brandyberry) Trout. James was also preceded in death by a sister, Deborah M. Ginn and brother-in-law, Frank Ginn.
He married Christine Hannold February 20,...
Roger W. Rude Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Roger W. Rude Jr., age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, February 17, 2022.
He was born in Thacker, West Virginia January 6, 1947, to Mary A. (Lottes) and the late Roger W. Rude Sr.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karean “Bernie” (Farley) Rude; sons:...
Gertrude J. Arbogast
Feb 17, 2022
Gertrude “Gertie” J. Arbogast, 84, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Gertie was born January 5, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schindler) Sauber and was raised in Defiance, Ohio. She married Paul Mohr in 1955. A dedicated wife and mother of three, Gertie created a nurturing home with every move...
Steven W. Elliott
Feb 17, 2022
Steven W. Elliott, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022.
He was born in Bellefontaine April 19, 1953, to the late Robert and Alice (Purvis) Elliott.
On September 27, 1996, he married Kimberly (Huffman) Elliott and she survives. He is also survived by children: Scott (Jennifer) Elliott, Gary (Leslie) Elliott, Robyn Elliott, Brandi Shepherd,...
LeAnn Mann
Feb 16, 2022
LeAnn “Lee” Mann, age 46, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio.
She was born November 25, 1975, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Patricia Ann (Mann) Miller and the late Charles Boleyn.
Lee is survived by her fiancé, Tessa Miller of Tiffin; two children, Julianne Briggs, and Joey...
Mary Evelyn Rostorfer
Feb 15, 2022
Mary Evelyn Rostorfer, age 83, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio.
She was born in Foraker, Ohio April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Lewis Foster King and Nettie (Black) Rodenberger.
Mary married Melvin Kenneth Rostorfer February 5, 1961, in Kenton, Ohio...
Benjamin Clifford Clark
Feb 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Clifford Clark announces his passing on February 14, 2022.
Benny was born February 23, 1975. He attended Bellefontaine High School and then moved to Columbus OH to pursue a music career with some success. Benny eventually moved to Chattanooga, TN and continued to write and play music. He also owned a small landscaping...
James Allen Minnich
Feb 13, 2022
James (Jim) Allen Minnich passed away of natural causes on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 69, in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges till the end.
He was born to James and Donna Minnich on September 17, 1952.
He is survived by...
Esther L. Gimbel
Feb 13, 2022
Esther L. (Moore) Gimbel, age 83, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022.
She was born in Champaign County Ohio May 26, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Zelma (Bell) Moore. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Roosa; a grandchild; siblings: Eileen Niswonger, Doris McAlexander, Betty Bodey, Ralph Moore, Russell Moore, and...
Audrey LaDonna Hurley
Feb 11, 2022
Audrey LaDonna (Neer) Hurley, who spent her life giving back to her community of Bellefontaine, died at the impressive age of 106.
Hurley, who was born Aug. 24, 1915, lived through the Spanish Flu in 1919 and Covid-19, where she recovered from the virus at the age of 105.
The daughter of Charles Jacob & Weltha Genevia (Straley) Neer, she married...
Janet L. Wilcox
Feb 9, 2022
Janet L. Wilcox, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio at the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio April 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Earl E. and Goldie Mae (Routt) Allmon.
On...
Ludema Wildermuth
Feb 8, 2022
Ludema Wildermuth, age 93, of Botkins, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Landings of Sidney.
She was born in Hardin County Ohio, a daughter of the late Bert and Chloe (Cozad) Bennett.
On January 20, 1945, she married Vernon L. W. “Vernie” Wildermuth and he preceded her in death April 26, 2013. ...
Marsha Elizabeth Hughes
Feb 5, 2022
Marsha Elizabeth (Detrick) Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, OH.
Marsha, the youngest daughter of Max and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Detrick and sister to Don and Sue, was born October 20, 1942 in Bellefontaine, OH. She was known to...
Harold Henry Klopfenstein
Feb 4, 2022
Harold Henry Klopfenstein, age 81, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:47 p.m. Friday, February 4,2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Anna, Ohio March 1,1940, a son of the late Ernest "Ernie Henry and Mae M. (Wrigley) Klopfenstein.
On August 2, 1958, Harold married the former Beverly E. Miller in Anna,...
Judith Ann Harter
Feb 3, 2022
Judith Ann Harter, (formerly Groves, nee Wish), age 83, of Leander, Texas, passed away February 3, 2022 of natural causes.
Judy was born February 22, 1938, to Frank and Martha Wish, owners of Hopewell Dairy in Bellefontaine, Ohio. After graduating from Bellefontaine High School in 1956, she married Robert W. (Bob) Groves Jr. that same year and went on to have...
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