Obituaries
Richard Leslie Sharon
Dec 24, 2021
Richard Leslie Sharon, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio January 14, 1947, to the late Wesley F. and Marie (Rice) Sharon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Shaw) Sharon in 2000; a stepson, Kevin Stein and a brother,...
Nathan A. Sickmiller
Dec 23, 2021
Nathan A. Sickmiller, age 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his residence.He was born in Lima, Ohio January 25, 1974, a son of Jerry E. Sickmiller, who survives in Lima and Linda R. Peck, who survives in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.On June 26, 2010, he married Kimberly (Jones) Sickmiller in Urbana, Ohio and she survives along...
Shirley E. Kiser
Dec 22, 2021
Shirley E. Kiser, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021, at her home.
Shirley was born in Logan County Ohio July 31, 1937, to the late Earl H. and Nina Marie (Winder) Guthrie.
She married William D. “Dave” Kiser August 9, 1954, in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death June 21, 2003. She was...
Julia Ann Pierson
Dec 22, 2021
Julia Ann Pierson, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021, at her home.
Julia was born in Akron, Ohio June 30, 1953, to the late Charles M. and Barbara A. (Price) Hevener Jr.
Julia is survived by her husband, Marshall J. Pierson III, whom she married March 18, 1977. She is also survived by...
Lois S. King
Dec 22, 2021
Lois S. King, age 78, of Urbana, Ohio reached her goal Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born February 9, 1943, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Cleo and Mary (Sauble) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard Miller; a sister-in-law, Nancy Miller and an infant granddaughter, Lauren...
James Marion Collins
Dec 21, 2021
James Marion “Jim” Collins, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Camilla, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Hardin County Ohio May 23, 1948, a son of the late Burnie and Kathleen (Bailey) Collins. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Gunn and two brothers,...
Shirley Ann Core
Dec 19, 2021
Shirley Ann Core, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Logan County Ohio September 5, 1935, a child of Jason Wardner and Edna Lucinda Swartz.
She was married to the love of her life Jack Clifford Core May 9, 1954, and he...
Samuel Lee Wilson
Dec 19, 2021
Samuel Lee Wilson, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital ICU in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Montgomery County Ohio January 30, 1948, the son of the late Willard H. and Beatrice L. (Sheldon) Wilson.He is survived by his stepson, Jarrett (Ashley) Gast of Bellefontaine and grandchildren Logan, Olivia,...
Martin W. Goings
Dec 17, 2021
Martin W. “Spike” Goings, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 17, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Spike was born in Bellefontaine November 12, 1945, to the late Charles E. and Mary Etna (Wilson) Goings.
Spike married Virginia Seymour June 23, 1970, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Chris...
Dorothy E. Kelsey
Dec 17, 2021
Dorothy E. (Vellenga) Kelsey, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine August 10, 1929, to the late Frank and Jenny (Gelsing) Vellenga. On January 1, 1955, she married Harold R. Kelsey and he preceded her in death February 15, 2007. She was also preceded...
Kerry Alan Buchenroth
Dec 17, 2021
Kerry Alan Buchenroth, age 68, Lewistown, Ohio passed away at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 16, 1953, a son of the late Joe E. and Ethel Mae (Hurley) Buchenroth. In addition to his parents, Kerry was preceded in death by his brother, Kris (KT) Buchenroth.
On...
Brittany Nicole Douglas
Dec 16, 2021
Brittany Nicole Douglas, age 23, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine April 3, 1998, a daughter of Gary Lynn (Patti) Douglas and Laura (Dolan) (Daniel Whetsel Jr.) Douglas, who all survive her.In addition to her parents, she is survived by three children: Eddie Poindexter IV, Isaiah Poindexter, and Kamarah Poindexter;...
Miriam A. Shafer Lescalleet
Dec 15, 2021
Miriam A. Shafer Lescalleet, age 99, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 9:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Shelby County Ohio November 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Philemon and Elizabeth (Phister) Watkins.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Stanley Shafer Sr. in 2002 and...
Dr. Edward G. Cerwinsky
Dec 15, 2021
Dr. Edward G. Cerwinsky, 78, of West Liberty, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ICU, Bellefontiane.
He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 21, 1943, the son of the late Fred A. and Berchyie (Johnson) Cerwinsky. He was also preceded in death by a brother,...
Melissa Dee Noel
Dec 14, 2021
Melissa Dee Noel, age 53, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.
She was born January 20, 1968, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Charles and Myrtle (Brown) Goings.
On June 29, 2002, Melissa married Robert L. Noel...
Patricia R. Wilgus
Dec 14, 2021
Patricia R. “Pat” Wilgus, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio February 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Donald William and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Byron Wilgus and...
James Joseph Terhall
Dec 14, 2021
James Joseph “Moose” Terhall, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
He was born September 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph Anthony and Ada Marie (Derry) Terhall.
On August 3, 1968, James married the...
Jody Lynn Goings
Dec 12, 2021
Jody Lynn Goings, age 49, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home.
She was born November 15, 1972 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Floyd William Goings and the late Connie Lou (Garvey) Goings.
Per Jody’s request, there will be no public services.
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Betty Jane Sargent
Dec 12, 2021
Betty Jane Sargent, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home.
She was born in Bellefontaine November 10,1933, a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Ila Elizabeth (Clingerman) Yoder.
On May 27, 1953, Betty married Richard L. Sargent in Bellefontaine and he preceded...
Debra K. Etzkorn
Dec 10, 2021
Debra K. Etzkorn, age 55, of rural West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at her home.
Debra was born in Columbia, Kentucky August 9, 1966, and was raised by Carleen and Ed Nesvig, who survive in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Debra is survived by her husband, John Etzkorn whom...
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