Obituaries
Sharon Kay Stewart
May 15, 2025
Sharon Kay Stewart, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence.
Sharon was born in Bellefontaine, OH on November 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Stewart, on April 26, 2023, her uncle and aunt, Junior...
Rebecca L. Callender-Owens
May 14, 2025
Rebecca L. “Becky” Callender-Owens passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Central Ohio Hospice within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 8, 1952, to the late Keith Leslie and Marjorie Gretchen (Bosley) McNeill. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Doug McNeill and sister, Loralee McNeill.
A 1970...
Edwin Matthew "Matt" Ewing
May 13, 2025
Edwin Matthew “Matt” Ewing, 26, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Born in Bellefontaine on November 12, 1998, he was the beloved son of the late Edwin Michael Ewing, who passed away on December 12, 2002 and Donna Traughber Ewing, who survives in Bellefontaine.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Jeremy...
Mark Andrew Lapp
May 13, 2025
Mark Andrew Lapp, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 12, 1939, to Noah and Florence (Arnett Yoder), who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine, and his siblings: David Yoder, Daniel...
Cynthia Crawford
May 9, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Crawford, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:33 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on April 19, 1939, to the late Greenland and Mary Ann (Higgins) Jones.
On May 1, 1958, she married Robert E. Crawford, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1982.
Cindy is survived by...
Clarence J. Cecil, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Clarence J. Cecil, Jr, 93, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Clarence was born in Big Woods, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late Clarence N. Cecil and Edith (Lawson). He was also preceded in death by his step-father Wert Lawson; daughter Toni; sisters; Gay Bair, Mary...
Paul R. McDonald
May 4, 2025
Paul R. McDonald, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 13, 1947, to the late Wilbur W. and Bonnie A. (Muston) McDonald.
On June 20, 1970, in Belle Center, Paul married Jocele (Keys) McDonald, and she survives.
He is also survived by his sons,...
Charlotte A. Hitt
May 1, 2025
Charlotte A. Hitt, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.
Charlotte was born in Champaign County on March 6, 1939, to the late Harold E. and Bwana A. (Jones) Corbett. She married Garry B. Hitt on September 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2015. Charlotte was also preceded in death by...
Marilyn L. Elliott
Apr 29, 2025
Marilyn L. Elliott, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the Mayfair Village Retirement Center, Columbus, OH.
She was born in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio on March 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Lowell Francis and Indenta Romaine (Branson) Brown.
On September 4, 1960, she married the love of her life, Thomas Warren “Tom” Elliott at the...
Melody Anne Boysel
Apr 27, 2025
Melody Anne Boysel, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1951, to the late Paul E. Boysel Sr. and Vivian L. (Knox) Boysel. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Shelby Sheeley, Jerry Stegal, Paula Green, Don Boysel, and Paul E. Boysel...
Cathy Eileen Taylor
Apr 23, 2025
Cathy Eileen Taylor, of East Liberty, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2025, at the age of 72. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, love for animals, and her passion for life.
Cathy spent many years training and racing horses, a pursuit that brought her great joy and lifelong friendships. She also worked as a barista at Starbucks, where...
Herbert "Herb" A. McPherson
Apr 22, 2025
Herbert “Herb” A. McPherson, 68, of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home with his family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 29, 1956, to the late Norman E. and Vernice W. (Hurley) McPherson.
On October 13, 1984, he married Tracy (Shelly) McPherson and together they had 2...
David G. Karibo
Apr 22, 2025
David G. Karibo, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine on November 2, 1940, the son of the late John Martin and Eleanor Marie (Smith) Karibo. He was also preceded in death by an infant son Michael, a sister, Marci Harrod and a brother, John Karibo.
On July 2,...
John F. Van Burskirk
Apr 20, 2025
John F. Van Buskirk, formerly a resident of Southgate/Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away, peacefully at the HealthCare-Perry Hospital in Perry, Georgia on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio on January 2, 1934, to the late Glendora and Donald L. Van Buskirk. Growing up in the family home, a short walk to the Zanesfield...
Norma Kay Kipker
Apr 20, 2025
Norma Kay Kipker, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 25, 1947, to the late John R. and Eileen V. (O’Connor) Inskeep.
On June 1, 1990, she married James Lee Kipker, and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2024.
Norma is...
John R. "Mort" Martin II
Apr 19, 2025
John R. "Mort" Martin II, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the age of 71.
He was born on June 30, 1953, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of the late John Robert "Jack" Martin Shirley Jean (McGowen) Hartlieb. He was also preceded in...
John J. Tinsman
Apr 19, 2025
John J. Tinsman, 87, of Fostoria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
JT was born in Findlay, Ohio, on February 26, 1938, to the late Harry A. and Edna M. (Burns) Tinsman. He married the former Sally Joan Edgington on June 4, 1966, in Forest, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on...
Jeffrey I. Lee
Apr 17, 2025
Jeffrey I. Lee, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Athens, Ohio on September 17, 1941, to the late Clayton M. and Kathryn G. (Irvin) Lee.
On March 27, 1998, he married Sandra (Rayles) Lee, and she survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Kristol L. (Scott) Short...
Edmund T. Greider
Apr 16, 2025
Edmund T. Greider, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday evening, April 16, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Ed was born in West Liberty, Ohio, on July 16, 1937, to the late Joseph Alden Greider and Grace Marelda (Troyer) Greider. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Daniel Campbell, sister and brother-in-law Jean and Joe David Yoder,...
Betty Louise Hemphill
Apr 14, 2025
Betty Louise (Broadstone) Hemphill joined her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born to Wilford and Alice Broadstone on August 20, 1933, in Westville, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hemphill; her parents; her sister, Nelva and brother-in-law, John House; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Sally Hemphill, Oris and Marion...
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