Claude Richard Elliott Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Claude Richard Elliott Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Embassy of Lebanon. He was born on May 10, 1946, to the late Claude Richard and Lois Jeanette (Osborne) Elliot.
Rick is survived by his sisters: Jeanne Bidwell and Cynthia Tamplin; nephews: Todd (Chrissy) Bidwell, Scott (Jocelyn) Bidwell, Chad (Pamela) Tamplin; nieces: Melissa (Randy) Kern, Emily...
Michael J. "Mike" Godfrey
Jun 7, 2026
Bellefontaine resident Michael J. "Mike" Godfrey, 60, formerly of Marysville, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after a four-month battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Born on June 30, 1965, in Batesville, Indiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Gladys (Fannin) Godfrey.
Mike is survived by his wife, Debra (Hilton) Godfrey. He...
David L. Detrick
Jun 5, 2026
David L. Detrick, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday morning, June 5, 2026.
David was born in Jackson Center, Ohio, on January 27, 1938, to the late Sherman and Farrell (Young) Detrick. He married Kay Wildermuth in 1961, and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2025. David was also preceded in death by son Douglas Detrick.
David is survived...
Nancy G. Woodward
Jun 4, 2026
Nancy G. Woodward, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:18 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 2, 1939, to the late Frank and Helen (Parker) Moody.
On February 21, 1959, in Lima, Ohio Nancy married James A. Woodward and he survives.
She is also survived by her daughters, Jeanne (Mike) Hayes,...
Mary June Buell
Jun 3, 2026
Mary June "Dutch" Buell, 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Webberville, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her daughter's residence.
Dutch was born in Brighton, Michigan on April 7, 1945, the daughter of the late William H. and Mary Ellen (Pickard) Buell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Buell and a sister, Sharon...
Lester A. Tappendorf
Jun 2, 2026
Lester Arthur Tappendorf, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Lester was born on September 7, 1949, in Vandalia, Illinois, to the late Theodore and Elnore (Milleville) Tappendorf. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn (Craig) Tappendorf, a granddaughter Emma Westphal, sister Helen Tappendorf, and brother-in-law David Ruppel.
Lester is survived...
Dr. John V. Colombo
Jun 1, 2026
With deep sorrow and infinite gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dr. John Vincent Colombo, who departed this life on June 1, 2026. His life ended on his father's Birthday, an apt time for the reunion of their spirits and a reminder of the enduring ties of family. Born on February 5, 1938, Dr. Colombo...
Connie L. Leveck
Jun 1, 2026
Connie L. (Gainey) Leveck, 73, formerly of Rushsylvania, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio.
Connie was born in Richmond County, North Carolina on August 15, 1952, to the late Paul H. and Lucille (Jacobs) Gainey.
She married Joseph M. Leveck on July 22, 1978, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2020....
Arretta Louise Scott
May 29, 2026
Arretta Louise Scott, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 6:57 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 16, 1940, to the late Louis Levon Breaston, and Nina Marie (Mabra) Williams.
On March 15, 1969, she married Robert Irvin Scott, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 2024.
Arretta is survived...
Sheryl Don "Peg" Reed
May 29, 2026
Sheryl Don “Peg” Reed, 88, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born on February 13, 1938, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Donald Delas and Sarah Melissa (McCalla) Rhoades. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Dean Rhoades.
On February 15, 1958, she married John Edward...
Richard F. Marker
May 29, 2026
Richard F. Marker, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 8, 1942, the son of the late James Leo and Alice Maxine (LeValley) Marker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Marker and...
Catherine Jane Earles
May 28, 2026
Catherine Jane Earles, 85, of Plain City, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her Plain City residence.
She was born in Springfield, Missouri on March 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Richard Harding and Sarah Jane "Sally" (McCann) Hampson.
On March 1, 1981, she married George Michael Earles and he preceded her in death in...
Steven Floyd Ammons
May 26, 2026
Steven F. Ammons, 86, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1939, to the late Loretta and Floyd Ammons. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Ricketts; his brother, Glenn Ammons; his niece, Kristen (Jacob) Johnson; and nephews, Michael Ricketts, Brian (Nikki) Ammons, Corey (Suzanne) Ammons; along with many great nieces and great nephews. He...
Vilda Jane Geeslin
May 26, 2026
Vilda Jane Geeslin, 94, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1932, in Wilmington, Ohio, to the late Leon K. and Lova E. (Schroyer) Clingerman.
On November 17, 1952, she married Leslie H. Geeslin, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2015. She is also...
Wesley "Wes" Howard Williams
May 24, 2026
With shattered hearts, we announce that Wesley “Wes” Howard Williams, 46, of Belle Center, passed from this Earth into God’s Kingdom on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. He fought with unwavering strength and grace until the Lord ultimately called him home.
Wes leaves behind his devoted wife of 22 years,...
Patty A. Stringer
May 22, 2026
Patty A. Stringer, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2026, at Campbell Place.
Patty was born in Belle Center, Ohio, on September 7, 1932, to the late Lloyd and Irma (Casey) Dysert. She married Byron L. “Barney” Stringer on October 5, 1956, in Belle Center, and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2002. Patty was also...
Elizabeth S. Peterson
May 22, 2026
Elizabeth S. Peterson, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Elizabeth was born on June 22, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Thomas Fletcher and Lulu Omage (Bryant) Johnson. She married Billy Shelton Peterson on June 22, 1952, in Bolivia, North Carolina. Elizabeth is also preceded in death by her husband, and...
Suzanne "Suzie" Albano
May 21, 2026
Suzanne “Suzie” Albano, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 9, 1950, to the late Stephen L. and Mary Lou (Wally) Knowles.
Suzie graduated from Shelby High School in Shelby, Ohio in 1968 and later attended technical training in Mansfield, Ohio to become a radiology...
Billy Ray Garland
May 20, 2026
Billy "Shylow" Garland, 72, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Mary Rutan Hospital ER.
Billy was born in Michigan City, Indiana on March 24, 1954, the son of the late Elizabeth (Taylor) Hiser. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Angel Williams.
He is survived by his "other half", Lahoma Brake of Lakeview, a son, Roger...
Irene Garman
May 20, 2026
Irene Garman, 96, of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Irene was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio, on February 19, 1930, to the late Hally H. and Alice C. (Mann) Simmons. She married Donald Max Garman on January 28, 1950, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2008....
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