for families in West Liberty, OH.

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...

Nov 22, 2023

CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Jeffrey L. (Woody) Wood who passed away November 22, 2023. There will be a gathering of friends and family May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm at First Friends Church (Fireside Room), 808 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, OH  43311.  There will be a short service of remembrance followed by sharing of music, food, stories and memories....

Nov 22, 2023

Jeffrey L. (Woody) Wood, 50, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, November

22, 2023, at St. Rita's hospital.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 1, 1972, to Thomas (Kathy) Wood and Linda (Maynard) Wood, who survive.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, John Wood of Detroit, MI and Scott (Jennifer)...

Nov 20, 2023

Marilyn L. Powell 91, of West Liberty went home to be with her lord, on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born February 3, 1932 inHomestead Park, Pennsylvania.  Marilyn worked happily as a nurse assistant within the Greenhills retirement community for over 20 years and retired in 2003. Survivors include her loving children, Mark (Karen) Powell, Karen, (Eric) Hart,...

Nov 18, 2023

Richard Benge Jr., 76, passed away peacefully November 18, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice after a brief stay in the ICU at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. He was born In Indianapolis, IN on March 14, 1947.

He was Preceded in death by his parents Ruby Jane Crowder Benge and Richard Benge, as well as a...

Nov 15, 2023

Ernest L. Snape 54, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.  He was born August 8, 1969 in Bronx, New York.  Ernest worked as a Pipe Liner and an Electrician in the Gas and Oil industry with 31 years of combined service.  Ernest was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who...

Nov 12, 2023

Louise Johns 79, of West Liberty passed away Sunday  November 12, 2023 quietly at her home.  She was born April 21, 1944 to the late Dell and Allen Reed. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene, Charles and James Reed. Survivors include her children, David Reed, Juanita Sweet and Jennifer Hatfield; sisters, Hazel West, Peggy (Dennis)...