Obituaries
Marcia K. Lippert
Mar 20, 2025
Marcia K. Lippert, 81, of Wapakoneta, a cherished mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:06 p.m., at her residence, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 3, 1943, to the late John and Naomi R. (Packer) Gies.
On September 16, 1967, she married Raymond D. Lippert,...
Norma Varner Peloquin
Mar 20, 2025
Norma Varner Peloquin, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Vernon Leigh and Leabelle (Baier) Varner. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her son, Jeff (Tonya) Peloquin of South Bloomfield, Ohio,...
Roger D. Brown
Mar 18, 2025
Roger D. Brown, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law and wife.
He was born on August 31, 1951, in Bellefontaine, the son of the late Lowell Francis and Identa Romaine (Branson) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Brown, a brother-in-law, Tom Elliott, as...
Betty V. Lapp
Mar 16, 2025
Betty Viola (Johnson) Lapp, born June 28, 1936, of West Liberty, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio, to Robert and Grace (Noble) Johnson.
In 1948, Betty moved with her siblings to the Mennonite Children’s Home in West Liberty, Ohio. In 1954, she married Daniel A. Lapp, and he...
Michael Scott MacConnell
Mar 14, 2025
Michael Scott MacConnell, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Coral Gables, Florida on March 18, 1949, to the late John Richard and Jeanne (Pratt) (MacConnell) Hill. He is also preceded in death by his brother, John M. MacConnell and stepfather, R. Herbert...
Robert S. "Bob" Hudson
Mar 13, 2025
Robert S. “Bob” Hudson, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1955, in Bellefontaine, to Gerald L., who survives, and the late, Nettie A. (Farmer) Hudson.
On April 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jo Anne (Cox) Hudson, and she survives.
Bob is also survived by his...
Donna Ruth Cox
Mar 12, 2025
Donna Ruth Cox, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio.
Donna was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on June 23, 1950, to the late Donald and Violet “Peggy” (Hamilton) Bradford. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother and brother Dan Bradford.
Donna married Gary Cox on July...
Travis Brian Lance
Mar 12, 2025
Travis Brian Lance, 52, of Mt. Victory, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
Travis was born in Urbana, Ohio, on November 24, 1972, to Larry and Candy (Smith) Lance.
Travis is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Betty and George Park, and paternal grandparents Gahlen and Kelleen Lance.
Travis is survived by his children: Alexis (Cody) Castle of LaRue, Ohio,...
Jack E. Richardson
Mar 12, 2025
Jack Edward Richardson, 81, of Jackson Center, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence in Jackson Center. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 18, 1943, to the late Edward Gail and Pricilla A. (Robbins) Richardson.
On December 31, 1964, in Jackson Center, Jack married Janice June (Ware) Richardson, and she survives.
He is also...
William J. Conger
Mar 11, 2025
William J. Conger, 84, of Pickrelltown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at his home.
Bill was born in Jackson, Ohio, on May 28, 1940, to the late Simon T. and Noka (Waugh) Conger. He married Mary Irene Alspaugh on June 27, 1973, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2015. Bill was also preceded...
Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill
Mar 8, 2025
Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill, a resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who was born on October 10, 1960, left this world on March 8, 2025, at the age of 64.
Teddy is survived by his children: Danny Hill, Tamera Hill, Jessica (Presley) Breeding, and Ashley Hill. He also leaves behind his brother, Robert "Bob" Hill, and step-sister Connie (Mark) Carpenter, as well as...
Troy Harrison Brown
Mar 8, 2025
Troy Harrison Brown, 63, son, brother, uncle, and husband finished his journey through life, March 8, 2025, at 6:32 pm at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green State University and while there he joined ROTC. He was a dedicated member of Christ our King Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio for 35 years.
His life can...
Deborah Ann Roberts
Mar 5, 2025
Deborah Ann Roberts, affectionately known as “Joe’s Debbie”, 71, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, March 5, 2025, at her home, ending a 7-year battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Debbie was born in Bellefontaine on March 2, 1954, and is survived by her mother Liz Bickham. On September 15, 1973, she married Joe Roberts, and he...
Lori Lee (Gibson) Streeter
Mar 3, 2025
Lori Lee (Gibson) Streeter, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 24, 1960, to the late Verlyn and Judy Gibson, and raised by the late Verlyn and Betty Gibson. She is also preceded in death by her son, Justin Smith and brother-in-law,...
Robert "Bob" Trabert
Mar 1, 2025
Robert “Bob” Trabert, 66, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 29, 1958, the son of the late Robert L. and Wanda F. (Honaker) Trabert. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lenny Trabert, and his father and mother-in-law,...
Jerry Lynn Smith
Feb 28, 2025
Jerry Lynn Smith, a beloved figure from West Liberty, Ohio, who later made his home in Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, while in hospice care in Orlando, Florida.
He was surrounded by the love of his family during his final moments. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Smith; mother, Betty Warner and brothers Gary,...
Reetha M. Lowe
Feb 28, 2025
Reetha Mae Lowe went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2025, one month shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on March 22, 1929, in Belle Center, Ohio, and was a resident of Logan County her entire life. Reetha experienced many losses in her life but never lost her Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her...
Susan Kay Hines
Feb 28, 2025
Susan Kay (Roth) Hines, 77, of West Liberty passed away on February 28, 2025, in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Springhills, Ohio on June 12, 1947, to the late Elmer and Emma (Adams) Roth.
On June 20,1975 she married Donald R. “Jake” Hines, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2003. She is also preceded in death by...
Mallory Eileen Wolf
Feb 26, 2025
Mallory Eileen Wolf, of West Liberty, was born on April 19, 1990, and left this world too soon on February 26, 2025. She spent her first month in the hospital, a challenge that shaped her into an incredibly independent and strong individual from a young age.
Mallory was a gifted artist with a creative spirit that shined through in all that...
Sharon Freitag
Feb 26, 2025
Sharon (Browne) Freitag, 73, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Edmond Browne and Marcella (Chesko) Prentiss. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Rick Prentiss.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Freitag; her daughters, Julie Onofrio (Brian) of Zanesfield and Jessica Freitag of...
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