Obituaries

Phyllis M Pohlschneider

Phyllis M Pohlschneider

Sep 14, 2018

Phyllis M. Pohlschneider, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:55 P.M. Friday, September 14, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Piqua, Ohio January 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Ladonna L. (Reece) Francis. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Forest “Earl” Pohlschneider and...

Florence Rush Bucher

Florence Rush Bucher

Sep 14, 2018

Florence Rush Yothers Bucher, age 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2018 in Indiana. She was born April 8, 1921 to the late I. Erwin and Nora Rush Yothers.

On September 14, 1946, Florence married Harold Musselman Bucher who died in 2004. During her 58 years of marriage, she lived in...

Amy Kathleen Skidmore

Amy Kathleen Skidmore

Sep 12, 2018

Amy Kathleen Skidmore, age 94, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon September 12, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in New Hampshire, Ohio to the late Horace Avery and Claribel H. (Huber) Neer.  Amy married DeWeese Loder Skidmore August 15, 1945 in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death September 24,...

Donald R. Zimmerman

Donald R. Zimmerman

Sep 12, 2018

Donald R. “Don” Zimmerman, 77 years old of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully September 12, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born November 11, 1940, in Bellefontaine, Ohio a son of Otto Zimmerman and Bertha (Rogers) Zimmerman.  In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister Dolores, and his brother Eldon....

Mary Eileen McGowan

Mary Eileen McGowan

Sep 11, 2018

Mary Eileen McGowan, age 101, of Botkins, Ohio and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:57 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio.

She was born in Shelby County Ohio August 22, 1917, a daughter of the late Frank “BF” and Estella (Gerdes) Steenrod.

On December 9, 1945, she...

Mary Porter

Mary Porter

Sep 9, 2018

Mary Porter, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio September 30, 1937, to the late Laras Cecil and Mary E. (Leeth) Runyan and was raised in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by...

Heidi Mae Henderson

Heidi Mae Henderson

Sep 7, 2018

Heidi Mae Henderson, age 49, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at her residence.

She was born in Euclid, Ohio November 12, 1968, the daughter of David Robert Henderson of Independence, Ohio and Jackie (Duty) Koerber of Arizona.

She is also survived by two sons, Richard A. Henderson of Dayton,...

David Eugene Barbee

David Eugene Barbee

Sep 5, 2018

David Eugene Barbee, age 59, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his home.

David was born in Columbus, Ohio September 22, 1958, to the late Eugene J. and Betty M. (Garrison) Barbee.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tom Barbee; his sister, Donna Carman and a niece, Ginger Carman. ...

Fred P. Born

Fred P. Born

Sep 5, 2018

Fred P. Born, age 94, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, September 5, 2018 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Fred was born in Hardin County Ohio June 4, 1924, to the late Jacob and Cora (Burkhalter) Born.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Howard Born, Pauline Born, Dorothy Armstrong, Margaret...

Mary Lou Carr

Mary Lou Carr

Sep 5, 2018

Mary Lou Carr, age 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday September 05, 2018. She was born November 21, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ruth (Curtis) Hall and the late Noble Magness. She was the oldest of two daughters. Her sister Darlene Ann (Gene) Barnum of Indiana, proceeded her in death.

Mary Lou...

Harold Edward Short

Harold Edward Short

Sep 4, 2018

Harold Edward Short, age 85, of DeGraff, Ohio entered into the arms of God Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

He was born in Flatwood, Kentucky August 14, 1933, the son of the late Orville and Clara (Keeton) Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Short; a daughter, Sandra Smith; brothers, Curtis Short and...

Charles G. Helmandollar

Charles G. Helmandollar

Sep 2, 2018

Charles G. “Butch” Helmandollar, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:35 A.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio May 5, 1947, to the late Rodney Arlen and Blanche (Mumford) Helmandollar. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by a sister, Darla...

Olijean W. Scott

Olijean W. Scott

Sep 1, 2018

Olijean W. “Jean” Scott, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Pike County Kentucky January 22, 1937, to the late Jonah and Ruby (Riddell) Stiltner.

On January 25, 1986, she married Wilkie Travis Scott and he preceded her in death May 31, 2013. She was...

Patricia M. McGowan

Patricia M. McGowan

Aug 31, 2018

Patricia M. McGowan, age 88, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:49 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born in Logan County Ohio November 17, 1929, to the late Paul Revere and Ida Louise (Hessburger) Burden.

On March 11, 1951, she married Ralph E. McGowan and he preceded her...

Mary Jane Glett

Mary Jane Glett

Aug 27, 2018

Mary Jane Glett, a long-time resident of the Bellefontaine area, died peacefully at 9:35 AM on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at her residence in Bellefontaine, Ohio, ending her 92-year journey on earth and entering into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ.

She was born on March 17, 1926 in Auglaize County, the daughter...

Bernard R. Beair

Bernard R. Beair

Aug 26, 2018

Bernard R. “Bernie” Beair, 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.  He was born in Sandusky County Ohio June 23, 1945, to the late Ferdinand and Josephine Hazel (Madden) Beair. In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Beair and a brother, Jesse Beair.

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Susan Kay Lasure

Susan Kay Lasure

Aug 26, 2018

Susan Kay (Shipp) Lasure, age 62, of Harrod, Ohio passed away at 10:01 A.M. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Kenton, Ohio October 22, 1955, to the late Don Shipp and Virginia D. (Dugan) Ray. Susan was also preceded in death by her stepfather, William Ray; a son, Keith Lasure and brothers, Eddie Shipp, and David...

Betty Jean Kossel

Betty Jean Kossel

Aug 23, 2018

Betty Jean Kossel, age 83, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:08 A.M. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio February 24, 1935, to the late Rodney and Cora (Rhodehamel) Schloss. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Bunke; four sisters, Olga Lawrence,...

Duane Eugene Hill

Duane Eugene Hill

Aug 21, 2018

Duane Eugene Hill, age 53, of Urbana, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning August 21, 2018, at the Paul Loffing Rainbow Wing of Champaign Residential Services.

Duane was born in Los Angeles, California April 5, 1965, to Charles E. and Helen Maxine (Stewart) Hill.  He worked many years at RTC Industries in...

Harold F. Martin

Harold F. Martin

Aug 19, 2018

Harold (Bud) F. Martin, Jr., 94, of Bellefontaine, died August 19 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1923, in Pemberville, Ohio, son of Harold F.  Sr. and Dena (Lohmeyer) Martin. In 1944, he married Gloria Van Camp; they were married 74 years.

He is survived by his...