Jerome J. "Jerry" Walker

Jerome J. "Jerry" Walker

Jul 12, 2026

Jerome "Jerry" Walker, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:32 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1944, to the late Josephine (Kostantewicz) Walker

On September 23, 1967, he married the love of his life, Donna (King) Walker, and she preceded...

Carolyn J. Burk

Carolyn J. Burk

Jul 12, 2026

Carolyn J. Burk, 77, of Russells Point, passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2026.

Carolyn was born in Ostrander, Ohio, on October 26, 1948, to the late Marion M. Vincent and Lela J. (Vincent) Fawn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Burk; and siblings: Marilyn Chapman, Marion M. Vincent, Patricia Ann Wilson, and Bill Vincent.

Carolyn is survived...

Tracy Lynn Frazier

Tracy Lynn Frazier

Jul 10, 2026

Tracy Lynn Frazier, 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1964, in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Alice Slonecker, her father, Richard Max Slonecker, her sister, Shari Slonecker Bellamy, her first beloved cat, Kitty Girl, and her faithful dachshunds, Samantha, Boo-Boo, and Lucy Bean.

She leaves...

Fred W. Larmore, Jr.

Fred W. Larmore, Jr.

Jul 10, 2026

Fred W. Larmore, Jr., 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, July 10, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Fred was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 30, 1935, to the late Fred W. and Vada (Perry) Larmore. He was also preceded in death by wives, Mabelle (Frondorf) Larmore, and Bernice A. (Hurley) Linkinhoker Larmore; 3 sons Keith Larmore, Larry Larmore,...

G. Bruce Norris

G. Bruce Norris

Jul 9, 2026

G. BRUCE NORRIS - RUSHSYLVANIA

Gerald "Bruce" Norris, 88, of Rushsylvania passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1938, to Gerald "Jerry" Norris and Ida "Lee" (Reynolds) Norris in Bellefontaine, Ohio. On January 13, 1963, he married the love of his life, E. Louise...

Betsy Elaine Smith

Betsy Elaine Smith

Jul 3, 2026

Betsy Elaine Smith, 87, of West Liberty, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.

Betsy was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 19, 1939, to the late Samuel Sewell Johnson and Betty Ruth (Willits) Johnson. She graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1957, and had a lot of good memories growing up on the...

Gail Allen Clark

Gail Allen Clark

Jul 3, 2026

Gail Allen Clark, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Gail was born April 14, 1951, at Mary Rutan Hospital to Doris Mae (Cane) Clark and Warren Harding Clark, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Elaine (Clark) Meadows, his brother-in-law Jesse Meadows, his sister-in-law, Teddy Clark,...

Judy A. Doseck

Judy A. Doseck

Jul 1, 2026

Judy A. Doseck, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 9, 1948, to the late Charles “Pat” and Vivian (Sheeley) Earick. She is also preceded in death by her sisters: Connie Wilcoxon and Peggy Pequignot.

She married Lyle Doseck on July 9, 1966, and...

Jerry W. Harmon

Jerry W. Harmon

Jun 25, 2026

Jerry W. Harmon, 79, of Jackson Center, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 26, 1946, to the late Robert and Ruth (Walters) Harmon.

On June 4, 1966, Jerry married Jean (Moore) Harmon and she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Jason (Joy) Harmon and Justin...

Stephen H. Mast

Stephen H. Mast

Jun 24, 2026

Stephen H. Mast, 84, peacefully entered into life eternal on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Birchaven Village in Findlay, Ohio. He was born on May 15, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Robert Otto and Martha Elizabeth (Lichti) Mast. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Ardrita Mast.

On January 30, 1965, he married Rebekah (Huffman) Mast, and...

Wayne Fahnestock

Wayne Fahnestock

Jun 23, 2026

Wayne Fahnestock, 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Jack and Barbara (Layman) Fahnestock.

On October 14, 1977, he married Tonya (Briggs) Fahnestock in Sidney, Ohio and she survives in Bellefontaine.

He leaves behind his children: Shasta (Clay) Styers, Ryan...

Robert Gene Kritzer

Robert Gene Kritzer

Jun 23, 2026

Robert "Bob" G. Kritzer, 89, of Russells Point, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Bob was born August 21, 1936, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Louis and Faye (Cottrell) Kritzer. Bob married Norma Rose Howell on December 9, 1965, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2022.

He is survived by...

Jeff D. Hunt

Jeff D. Hunt

Jun 19, 2026

Jeff D. Hunt, 69, of Pleasant Hill, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:11 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 12, 1956, to the late Jack and E. Fern (Cox) Hunt.On June 6, 1976, he married Cindy (Morris) Hunt and she survives.Jeff is also...

Paul Gordon O'Neil

Paul Gordon O'Neil

Jun 17, 2026

Paul Gordon O'Neil, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Logan County, Ohio, was born on April 8, 1945, in Orlando, Florida, to Clyde James O'Neil and Doris Eileen Webber O'Neil.

Paul passed from this life on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the assurance of his faith in Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Michael F. Lyon

Michael F. Lyon

Jun 17, 2026

Michael "Mike" F. Lyon, 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family June 17, 2026. 

A lifelong resident of Bellefontaine, Mike was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Glenna Lyon (Hower), sister Shirley Pruett, brother-in-law Ennis Pruett, and nephew Scott Lyon.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Laura J. Lyon (Mines), brother and sister-in-...

Larry J. Brenner

Larry J. Brenner

Jun 14, 2026

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Larry J Brenner, who left this world peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 82. Larry was born on January 12, 1944, in the close-knit community of North Lewisburg.

Larry was the son of the late Lester L. and Esther F. (Taylor) Brenner. He grew up with the values of hard...

Theresa Ann "Terry" Judd

Theresa Ann "Terry" Judd

Jun 14, 2026

Theresa Ann "Terry" Judd, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 6, 1957, the daughter of the late Harold Richard Moon and Donna Jean (Adrian) Moon, who survives in Bellefontaine.

On August 23, 1991, she married James "Jim" Judd in Bellefontaine and he survives.

She is also survived by...

Jack L. Culp

Jack L. Culp

Jun 13, 2026

Jack L. Culp, 80, of Marysville, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, Marysville.

He was born in Hilliard, Ohio on August 5, 1945, the son of the late Clyde William and Minnie Elizabeth (Wilcox) Culp.

On September 23, 1972, he married the former Helen M. Henry in Russells Point, Ohio and she...

William L. Helmlinger

William L. Helmlinger

Jun 12, 2026

William L. Helmlinger, 90, of Sidney and formerly of Jackson Center, passed away Friday evening, June 12, 2026, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love.

Bill was born in Shelby County, Ohio, on April 30, 1936, to the late Harley R. and Agnes (Fogt) Helmlinger. He married Dolores V. Maurer on March 26, 1966, in Harrod, Ohio, and she preceded him in death...

Suzan Vargovich

Suzan Vargovich

Jun 12, 2026

Suzan Vargovich, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home with family by her side. She was born on March 31, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Charles P. and Betty J. (Rashka) Fall.

On October 29, 1971, she married George A. Vargovich, who survives her. She is also survived by her son, Scott...