for families in West Liberty, OH.

Jan 22, 2024

Frank Robert Hamm, 88, of Bellefontaine passed away on January 22, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1935 in Springfield, OH to Paul and Florence (Pitt) Hamm. He was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth (Dennis) Latimer, Betty (Ron) Heath, a brother Marine Martindale "Pete" (Kay) Hamm, sisters-in-law Jeannie Groves, Janie Barnhart, brother-in-law David...

Jan 14, 2024

Ronal "RL" Murphy 88 of West Liberty, passed away peacefully Sunday January 14, 2024 in his home.  He was born December 7, 1935 in Belle Center, Ohio the son of Earnest and Imogene (Collins) Murphy. RL was a graduate of Belle Center High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Ohio Northern University and received his Masters degree from...

Jan 13, 2024

Douglas Charles Bigler, 59, of West Liberty, was born on September 4th, 1964 in Marion, Ohio.  On Saturday, January 13, 2024, he passed away peacefully with family by his side, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton from early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was the son of late Charles Bigler and Doris Berg.

Doug is survived by his wife, Angie...

Jan 12, 2024

Constance "Connie" Fenton passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on January 12, 2024. Connie was born to John and Dorothy Francis Lookabaugh on April 6, 1940 in Springfield.

In her early years she spent a lot of time between Indian Lake and Bellefontaine, Around 1981 while working at the Elks she met the love...

Jan 10, 2024

Ronald Cox, 70 years old of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 10, 2024 following a short battle with cancer.

Ron was born in Urbana, Ohio on March 4, 1953 to Roscoe and June Cox. He attended Urbana High School and graduated in 1971. Later that year, on June 26, Ron married...

Jan 10, 2024

Dianna E. B. Thornton, 73 of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Dianna was born on March 7th, 1950, in Lancing, MI to the late Raymond K. and Ardyce A. (Sieber) Brewster. Dianna is survived by her sons, Jamison (Angela) and Joseph (Trish) Thornton; sisters, Deborah Simons and Suzanne Hallberg; brothers,...

Dec 29, 2023

Shaun D. Drake 39, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Friday Dec 29, 2023 at Mary Runtan Hospital. He was born July 6, 1984 the son of David and Deb (Netzer) Drake.  Shaun was a huge Michigan Wolverines and Miami Dolphins fan. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids and watching his football teams!!  Survivors include his...

Dec 28, 2023

Maxine E. Cole 89, formally of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, December 28, 2023 at Dublin retirement community Dublin, Ohio.  She was born August 22, 1934 in Pemberville, Ohio  the daughter of the late Max and Marguerite (Fahle) Leking.  Maxine retired from the State of Ohio Department of Education. Survivors include her husband, Roger; daughters Dee Anne (Todd) Emig ,...

Dec 27, 2023

Charles A. "Chuck" Truesdale, 74 of Huntsville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Chuck was born Christmas Day on December 25, 1949 in Kenton, OH to the late James S. and Betty J. (Emmons) Truesdale.

Chuck was a 1969 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. After High School Chuck...

Dec 26, 2023

Ronald E. King, 74 of Russells Point, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. A Celebration of Life will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date.

Dec 18, 2023

Mary Ann Williams, 83 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully Monday, December 18, 2023 at Logan Acres Senior Community, shortly after seeing all of her loving family members.

Mary Ann was born May 31, 1940 in Richmond, IN to the late Russell W. and Elizabeth (Lawler) Taylor.

Mary Ann was a hard working woman, working various...

Dec 18, 2023

William Mitchell Vance, 92, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.

William was born March 6, 1931, in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Floyd and Ruth (Barnes) Vance. On March 7, 1975, he married Evelyn J. Horn and they were happily married for 42 years.

William was a Korean War veteran and retired from...

Dec 18, 2023

Delbert Carl Westfall 88, of Bellefontaine, OH, formerly of Russell PA, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Delbert was born July 16, 1935, growing up in Irvine, PA. He was the son of the late Wiltsie and Inez Westfall. He married Carol Osborne on February 23, 1957, then moved to Russell....

Dec 16, 2023

Clayton Earnest Michael Neer, 43 of West Liberty passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence.

Clayton was born November 21, 1980 to Ivan "Big Bird" Michael and Lea-Annette R. (Samson) Neer.

Clayton enjoyed 4-Wheelers, mud running and snow mobiles. He also enjoyed the work he had done over many years at Dr. Lee's...

Dec 15, 2023

Loren L. Kipker 78 of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Friday December 15, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio surrounded by his family.  He was born September 5, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio the son of the late Huitt and Frances (Skidmore) Kipker.  Loren retired from the State of Ohio Survey Engineering Division District 7 with 25 years of...

Dec 15, 2023

Louise "Weezie" Williams, 90 of Bellefontaine, OH has passed after a short but terminal battle with cancer. She was a loving wife and mother who will be remembered for her kindness and generosity to everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents Owen and Sylvia Smith, her late husband...

Dec 15, 2023

Alan R. Blue 60 of Alger, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born April 6, 1963 in Lima, Ohio; the son of Lloyd R. and Marybelle (Campbell) Blue.  Alan retired from Honda of America and was a member of several fraternal orders.  Survivors include his parents; sons Joshua...

Dec 3, 2023

Rita E. (Benton) Coyer of Bellefontaine, loving wife of the late Marion Coyer, Retired Sergeant First Class, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mary Rutan Hospital of natural causes. Present with her was niece Amie Burkhammer.

Rita was born February 12, 1944 in Bellefontaine, to the late Lloyd Benton and Thelma Ellis. On May 26, 1979...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert (Bob) J. McClain, 90 passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Bellefontaine on April 30, 1933 to the late George A. and Margaret McClain.  During his childhood Bob was always learning how to build things and work on automobiles and helping his Dad do different jobs.  ...

Dec 2, 2023

John Clay Venneman, 74 of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Saint Rita's hospital in Lima. He was born December 12, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Ben and Mable DeVoss Venneman. John was a 1967 graduate of Triad high school. He retired in 2010 as a heavy equipment  mechanic from MH equipment...