Obituaries

Michael S. Wagner

Michael S. Wagner

Dec 21, 2019

Michael S. Wagner, age 70, of rural Urbana, Ohio passed away at 3:48 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Vancrest of Urbana.

He was born in Tiffin, Ohio November 2, 1949, a son of the late Willis and Hazel (Young) Wagner.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two sisters Diane Grosky and...

Neil David Yoder

Neil David Yoder

Dec 21, 2019

Neil David Yoder, born March 28, 1964, brought joy and laughter to life. He was loved by family and friends and left us much too soon. Neil was married to Diane Smith Yoder for 34 years and they have two adult children, Kyle (wife Rachel and sons Max and Gus), Urbana, OH, and Kayla, West Liberty, OH.  He...

Debora Kay Hackett

Debora Kay Hackett

Dec 20, 2019

Debora Kay Hackett, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:59 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana August 23, 1945, the daughter of the late Coleman and Florence (Randall) Boyd.

She is survived by three children, Kelly Marie Hackett of...

Sam Marie Shaffer

Sam Marie Shaffer

Dec 20, 2019

Sam Marie Shaffer, stillborn daughter of Austin Shaffer and Ellie Boyer of Richwood, was born into the arms of Jesus at 12:45 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Sam is survived by two siblings, Elizzabeth Boyer and Alexander Shaffer; maternal...

Robert Kenneth Lescalleet

Robert Kenneth Lescalleet

Dec 20, 2019

Robert Kenneth ‘Bob’ Lescalleet, age 88, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 8:24 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio June 14, 1931, a son of the late Herman and Priscilla (Mudurka) Lescalleet.

On July 23, 2011, he married...

Brent Alan Roby

Brent Alan Roby

Dec 19, 2019

Brent Alan Roby, age 48, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab in Bellefontaine.

Brent was born in Seoul, South Korea August 5, 1971.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alvin and Elizabeth “Betty” Louise (Rees) Roby; his wife, Kimberly S. “Kimmi” Rodabaugh Roby and his step-mother, Bernice...

Alvin Keith Warner

Alvin Keith Warner

Dec 17, 2019

Alvin “Pappy” Keith Warner, age 66 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his home Thursday December 26, 2019 just a few minutes after Christmas day. Being with his family for Christmas was his last wish.

He was born in Bellefontaine September 25, 1953, a son of the late Evelyn (Johnson) Warner Page and the late Ralph Warner Sr....

Janet Marker

Janet Marker

Dec 14, 2019

Janet Marker, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

Janet was born in Champaign County Ohio June 15, 1942, to the late Orval & Margaret (Couchman) Marker.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Marker and sisters Sandra Marker, Betty Hoyng, and Janet’s twin, Jeanette...

Tim H. Robinson

Tim H. Robinson

Dec 13, 2019

Tim H. Robinson, age 38, of Quincy, went on to be with the Lord on December 13, 2019. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 11, 1981 to Daniel and Mary (Kerrigan) Robinson of Quincy.

On September 24, 2011 he married, the former, Ashley Marie Young whom survives along with their 6 children;...

Carolyn "Suzie" Patrick

Carolyn "Suzie" Patrick

Dec 13, 2019

Carolyn “Suzie” Patrick, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with the Lord at 8:58 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio June 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Emerson and Genora Alloway.

On April 4,...

Shirley Ann Horsley

Shirley Ann Horsley

Dec 8, 2019

Shirley Ann Horsley, age 81, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 3, 1938, in Urbana a daughter of the late Joseph Foster and Hazel Ann (Suddeth) Studebaker.

Shirley married her school sweetheart Lawrence Clifford Horsley Sr. September 12, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana and he preceded...

Beatrice Froebe

Beatrice Froebe

Dec 8, 2019

Beatrice Froebe, age 101, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio October 14, 1918, to the late Harry and Ruth (Beal) Caldwell.

On July 28, 1940, she married Paul E. Froebe and he preceded...

Dr. Jack H. Hess I, D.O.

Dr. Jack H. Hess I, D.O.

Dec 4, 2019

Dr. Jack Hagan Hess I, D.O., 88, passed away December 4, 2019, in Bogota, Columbia.  He was born November 10, 1931, to the late Edwin A. and Marguerite F. (Harvey) Hess.  He was also preceded in death by a son Dan Hess; a great-grandson, Matty Cox; brothers, Edwin A. Hess and Harold Hess; and sister Marilyn Rosenthal.

Jack graduated from...

James E. Terrill

James E. Terrill

Dec 3, 2019

James E. Terrill, age 84, of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning December 3, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County Ohio November 10, 1935, to the late Ralford and Dortha Jane (Corwin) Terrill.  James was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Marie Hassler.

A 1954...

Jamie Danielle Wical

Jamie Danielle Wical

Dec 1, 2019

Jamie Danielle Wical, age 53, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 4:41 a.m. Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine May 19, 1966, a daughter of James “Jim” Burchett and Judy (Starbuck) Spinnati.

Jamie is survived by her father and step-mother, Jim...

Ronald D. Stewart

Ronald D. Stewart

Nov 30, 2019

Ronald D. Stewart, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine February 29, 1948, the son of the late Junior D. Stewart and Mildred (Hatcher) Hoylman.

On March 8, 1969, in Zanesfield, Ohio he married Patricia Jane Swisher and she preceded him in...

James C. Sebring

James C. Sebring

Nov 28, 2019

James C. Sebring, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Logan Acres Community in Bellefontaine.

Jim was born August 11, 1929 in Galion, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Rosina (George) Sebring.  Jim’s family moved to the Russell’s Point area when he was three years old.  Everyone that knew him...

Gerald Ray Davis

Gerald Ray Davis

Nov 28, 2019

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Davis, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:22 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio March 18, 1945, a son of the late Wavel Leon and Mabel (Lacey) Davis. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Egts;...

Caleb B. Chamberlin

Caleb B. Chamberlin

Nov 27, 2019

Caleb B. Chamberlin, age 22, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Caleb was born in Bellefontaine November 8, 1997, to Cory and Shauna (Felder) Chamberlin.  He was a 2016 graduate of Bellefontaine High School.  Caleb loved to play his guitar and enjoyed listening to music, camping, hiking, animals and playing D&D with his friends.  Caleb...

Randy A. Hilliard

Randy A. Hilliard

Nov 25, 2019

Randy A. Hilliard, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:17 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio June 29, 1953, a son of the late David William and Catherine Violet (Wren) Hilliard.

He is survived by four children, Brandy Nicole (Orlando)...