Obituaries
Gary E. Oakes Sr.
Jan 12, 2019
Gary E. Oakes Sr., age 67, of Dunkirk, Ohio passed away at 11:14 A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
He was born in Phillipsburg, Montana February 14, 1951, to the late Gregory and Velma Tesch.
On December 31, 1980, Gary married Meryl Eleanor Rosander and she preceded him...
Connie Sue Frater
Jan 11, 2019
Connie Sue Frater, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning January 11, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Lima, Ohio June 13, 1947, to the late G.H. and Pauline (Mawhorr) McGinnis.
Connie married Steven P. Frater December 1, 1968, in Kenton, Ohio and he...
Robert George Quay
Jan 11, 2019
Robert George Quay, age 84, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio and most recently of West Liberty, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday evening January 11, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
Bob was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 28, 1934, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen (George) Quay. He married Janice M. Johnston June 5, 1955, in...
Ruth E. Fickey
Jan 7, 2019
Ruth E. Fickey, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:30 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine October 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Emma L. (Jackson) Cloninger.
She was a 1966 graduate...
Richard R. Helmlinger
Jan 6, 2019
Richard R. Helmlinger, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:30 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Jackson Center June 13, 1932, to the late Michael and Selma Irene (Weaver) Helmlinger. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by three sisters, Esther English, Velma Burean,...
Daniel N. Miller
Jan 6, 2019
Daniel N. Miller, age 81, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away January 6, 2019, following a period of declining health.
He was born in Holmes County Ohio July 27, 1937, to Noah D. and Anna J. (Raber) Miller.
On November 19, 1959, he married Gertie Mae Hostetler and she survives.
He...
Gerald L. Besett
Jan 6, 2019
Gerald L. “Jerry” Besett, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:37 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Minonk, Illinois June 4, 1937, to the late Orville and Selma (Hopper) Besett.
On December 1, 1960, he married Bonnie Fisher, and she preceded him in death January 28, 1991. His siblings, Carol...
Marie Heintz
Jan 6, 2019
Marie Heintz, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Auglaize County Ohio in 1931, to the late Adrian and Pearl Engel. In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Lange and a brother, Harold Engel.
In 1951, Marie...
James J. Tromblay
Jan 5, 2019
James J. “Jim” Tromblay, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:08 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
He was born in Tupper Lake, New York February 11, 1929, to the late Patrick Joseph and Della (Henry) Tromblay. A daughter, Melinda Smith in 2016 and brothers, Robert, Donald, Peter, and Paul also...
Robert L. Davis
Jan 5, 2019
Robert “Bob” L. Davis, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening January 5, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 14, 1934, to the late Raymond and Flossie Doris (McGee) Davis. Bob was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lowell, Lloyd, and Jack Davis and a sister, Barbara Longberry.
...
Ernest E. Cantrell
Jan 5, 2019
Ernest E. Cantrell, age 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:15 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Davy, West Virginia April 22, 1940, to the late Robert E. Cantrell and Ethel (Sparks) Cantrell. Ernest was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mavis...
Floyd W. Lambright
Jan 2, 2019
Floyd W. Lambright, age 82, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born November 12, 1936 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey V. and Clara (Miller) Lambright. He was also preceded in death by his first wife.
Floyd is survived by...
Russell G. Schrader
Dec 30, 2018
Russell G. Schrader, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:15 P.M. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine April 14, 1941, to the late Fredrick Nelson and Alice (Floyd) Schrader. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Schrader....
A. Miriam Curler
Dec 28, 2018
A. Miriam Curler, age 97, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born in Hardin County Ohio December 9, 1921, to the late Otto and Lucretia (McAdams) Culp.
Miriam married Walter Curler February 2, 1942 in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death August 9, 1999. ...
Felicity Marie Vining
Dec 25, 2018
Felicity Marie Vining, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly at 2:03 P.M. Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Bellefontaine September 18, 2018, a daughter of Rachel Brannan and Charles Andrew Vining II both of Bellefontaine.
In addition to her parents, Felicity is survived by...
Johnathan Lynn Adams
Dec 25, 2018
Johnathan Lynn Adams, age 44, of Lexington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home after spending Christmas day with his family.
John was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 18, 1974, to Debra (Cox) Vickers and the late George L. Adams. John was also preceded in death by his grandmothers Alice E. Beltz and Minnietta Brown....
Onalea Metz
Dec 24, 2018
Onalea “Lee” Metz, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:17 P.M. Monday, December 24, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born October 7, 1934 in Arkansas. Her aunt, Mary Mills raised her in Verona, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Rick (Nancy) Ambos, Vickie (Steve) Eakins,...
Barbara J. Moffitt
Dec 22, 2018
Barbara J. Moffitt, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 P.M. Saturday, December 22 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio August 16, 1927, to the late Foster and Thelma Doughman.
On June 8, 1947, Rev. Robert Wearley married Barbara and Than W. Moffitt in...
Don R. Mann
Dec 17, 2018
Don R. Mann, age 89, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home with his loving son by his side. He was born January 2, 1929, in Jackson Township in Shelby County to the late Elmer P. and Mayme M. (Rickert) Mann.
Don married Lois Gerber January 30, 1949 in Jackson Center, and she...
Robert Franklin Clark
Dec 16, 2018
Robert Franklin Clark, age 68, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at his home.
He was born in Rosewood, Ohio September 21, 1950, the son of the late Harry and Grace (Harvey) Clark.
On October 8, 1969, he married Laura Eileen Smith, and she preceded him in death January 26,...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
