Obituaries

Rollin M Deslandes

Rollin M Deslandes

Jun 3, 2020

Rollin M. Deslandes, age 78 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

He was born a son of George and Helen (Mabra) Deslandes February 27, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Rollin was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Beverly Clark, Vera Seward, Anne Deslandes and Charles Deslandes.

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Shirley A. Hostetler

Shirley A. Hostetler

Jun 2, 2020

Shirley A. Hostetler of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Campbell Place Assisted Living Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Champaign County Ohio February 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Harley Zenith and Dorothy (Kennedy) Flora.  She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and three sisters, Ruth, Janet and Karen....

Dominique Alexander Fudge

Dominique Alexander Fudge

May 31, 2020

Dominique Alexander Fudge, age 27, of Urbana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020.

Dominique was born in Cincinnati, Ohio September 21, 1992.   He is survived by his mother, Darla (Seacatt) Fudge of Urbana; a daughter, Alexis Fudge; siblings, Roderick Williamson of Urbana, Tiffany Womack of Las Vegas, Desaray Fudge of Alabama, and Denico (Beth)...

Phyllis Annabelle Irick

Phyllis Annabelle Irick

May 31, 2020

Phyllis Annabelle (Mosier) Irick ended her long journey on May 31, 2020 at Greenhills Community, West Liberty, Ohio.

A “Child of the Depression”, she was born two miles south of Bluffton, in Wells County, Indiana on September 10, 1928. She was the fourth child of Elmer Foracre Mosier and Rose Eleanor (Black) Mosier. A...

Gary L. Reeder

Gary L. Reeder

May 31, 2020

Gary L. Reeder, formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away in the evening Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home in Kettering, Ohio surrounded by his family.

Gary was born in Sidney, Ohio March 10, 1939, to the late Ernest and Wilda (Hance) Reeder.  He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Charles...

Richard Aaron Stanford

Richard Aaron Stanford

May 30, 2020

Richard Aaron Stanford, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 in The Homestead at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Logan County Ohio August 1, 1931, a son of the late Albert Justin and Viola May (Snyder) Stanford.  He was also...

James Nelson Bowsher

James Nelson Bowsher

May 30, 2020

James Nelson (Jim) Bowsher, 93, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 12, 1926 to the late Chester A and Anna (Becker) Bowsher.

On July 2, 1952 he married Janice M. German in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

May 28, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Smith, age 95, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 10:29 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born August 5, 1924, a son of the late Jasper and Edna (Hattery) Smith.

On April 12, 1946, Bob married the former Rita Pauline Claybaugh...

Danny Michael McDonald

Danny Michael McDonald

May 25, 2020

Danny M. McDonald, age 74, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday morning, May 25, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in the Emergency Department in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Danny was born in Bellefontaine December 30, 1945, to the late Wardner and Patricia (Dolph) Williams.  He married Marilyn J. (Liles) McDonald and she preceded him in death October 16, 2011.  Danny was...

John P. Shively

John P. Shively

May 23, 2020

John P. Shively, age 55, of rural DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 9, 1964, a son of Ralph Shively who survives in DeGraff, and the late Phyllis M. (Francis) Pohlschneider who preceded him in death September 14, 2018.

He is survived by his...

George William Adelsberger

George William Adelsberger

May 23, 2020

George William “Bill” Adelsberger left this world to go home to Jesus on May 22nd, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He and his wife Tina were blessed with five sons and two daughters and 17 grandchildren.  If you knew Bill, you already know their names.  If you did not, there...

Wyatt Alan Moody

Wyatt Alan Moody

May 23, 2020

Wyatt Alan Moody, age 4 days, gained his heavenly wings while in the comfort of his parent’s arms at 2:29 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born May 19, 2020, a son of Christopher Ryan and Mary Gwendolyn (Reaver) Moody.

Wyatt is survived by...

Turgut Y. Alper

Turgut Y. Alper

May 21, 2020

Turgut Y. Alper passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, one month shy of his 76th birthday.

Turgut was born on June 17, 1944 in Istanbul, Turkey to Mebruke Fatma and Muammer Mehmet Alper.

He spent his childhood and early life in Istanbul,...

Alda Jean Brugler

Alda Jean Brugler

May 21, 2020

Alda Jean (Sutherland) Brugler, age 95, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the  Urbana Health and Rehab Center in Urbana, Ohio.

She was born in Ridgeway, Ohio June 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Harry and Rita (Williams) Sutherland.  She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rita Ann Larson...

Orie Richards

Orie Richards

May 21, 2020

Orie Richards, age 80 of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home May 21, 2020.

He was born December 23, 1939 in Lockney, West Virginia to the late Zella and Derea Richards.

Survivors include his loving wife of thirty one years, Lola Richards; children, Derea Maloy, Brian (Holly) Popa, Bob...

Harriett Selma Mann

Harriett Selma Mann

May 18, 2020

Harriett Selma Mann, age 100, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Shelby Skilled Rehab in Sidney, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio January 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Forest Heintz and Selma Etta (Coverstone) Stahler.

Harriett married Virgil Eugene Ambos and...

Naomi Catherine Headings

Naomi Catherine Headings

May 15, 2020

Naomi Catherine Headings, 96, of West Liberty, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, May 15, 2020, at Green Hills Care Center.

Naomi was born in Washington, DC, on April 15, 1924, to the late Newton S. and Nellie A. (Burkholder) Weber.  She married Tillman G. Headings and he preceded her...

Craig Lee Cox

Craig Lee Cox

May 13, 2020

Craig Lee Cox, age 62, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home.

He was born February 20, 1958, a son of the late Carlyle Junior and Euma Lee (Floyd) Cox. In addition to his parents, Craig was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Cox and a nephew, Spencer...

Elizabeth Fern Dennis

Elizabeth Fern Dennis

May 13, 2020

Elizabeth Fern Dennis, age 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home.

Elizabeth was born in Bakersville, Ohio March 25, 1931, to the late Francis and Edna (Shryock) Zeiner.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Zeiner and her brother, John Zeiner.

Elizabeth married Carroll E. “Pete” Dennis...

Robert E. Myers

Robert E. Myers

May 13, 2020

Robert E. “Bob” Myers, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his family.

He was born May 22, 1943, a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Poland) Myers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen “Sis” Hudson; a...