for families in West Liberty, OH.

Mar 20, 2024

Ronald L. Hubbs, 80 of Huntsville passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Mary Rutan Hospital.

Ron was born March 16, 1944 in Saint Louis, MO to the late Claude and Lois (Westerman) Hubbs. On January 7, 1964 in Salem, MO he married the love of his life Linda F. Suggs.

After being...

Mar 19, 2024

Robert H. "Chef Bob" Taylor 77, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday March 19, 2024 in the VA Hospital Dayton, Ohio.  He was born September 8, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Robert W. & Katherine (Krimpelbein) Taylor. Survivors include his wife Patricia; daughters Kimberly (Jesse) Richards and Nicole Taylor; sister Vicky Werner; brothers Raymond (Pam) Taylor...

Mar 19, 2024

Geraldine "Gerri"  P. Allen 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty.   She was born March 17, 1935 in West Mansfield the daughter of Ernest & Eva (Reames) Arthur.  Survivors include her children Steve (Elaine) Allen, Debbie (Dave) Thomas, Diane (Paul) LaFollette and Rodney (Susan) Allen; sister Ruth Peters, brothers...

Mar 18, 2024

Obit pending

Mar 18, 2024

A strong, devoted, and compassionate woman whom loved her family fiercely and unconditionally has been called to be with the Lord in Heaven. Karen (Wood) Oder, 69, of West Liberty, Ohio, has passed on 3/18/2024.

Karen was born in Sidney Ohio in 1954 to and preceded in death by parents Carl and Ava Wood, whom she loved...

Mar 15, 2024

Paul E. Chism, 58, of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2024.

Paul was born Oct 6, 1965, to Marvin E and Sharon S. (Moyer) Chism.

Paul was a 1984 graduate of Indian Lake High School and the Ohio Hi Point JVS.

He married Gale Crowley on Nov 3rd, 2013, and she...

Mar 10, 2024

Kristie Lynn Rudat (58) went home to her Lord on Sunday March 10, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on June 21, 1965 in Johnstown, PA to Patricia (Kaufman) and the late Albert Rummell. She was a 1984 graduate of Johnstown Christian High School.

She married the love of her life Paul Rudat on June...

Feb 26, 2024

Matthew Ryan Johnson, 37, of Bellefontaine passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 4, 1986. Matt is survived by his parents, Christina (Ray) Edwards of Bellefontaine, Duane Johnson of Bellefontaine; his children Brooks Johnson and Alayna Johnson; his maternal grandmother Jean Moon, his sisters Ashley (Chandos) Johnson and Brittney ( Jeremy)...

Feb 25, 2024

Arleen (Tice) Dalrymple, of Bellefontaine passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine on May 15, 1943 daughter of the late Frank D. and Maxine (Monteith) Tice Jr. She is preceded in death by her brother, Frank Tice III and a son, Joe Voll.

Arleen is survived by...

Feb 11, 2024

Memorial services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Feb 8, 2024

Penny Jo (Skeen) Bechtel, 60 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her final moments were spent peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born August 11, 1963 and married the love of her life on September 1, 1984. She is survived by her husband Randy Bechtel;...

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...