Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Jeannette Kay Hostetler
Apr 14, 2023
Jeannette Kay Hostetler, 82 of West Liberty passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at the OSU Medical Center – Hospice Unit in Columbus.
Jeannette was born November 17, 1940 in Elkhart, IN to the late Russell B. and Ellen Berlene (Christophel) Eby. On January 16, 1965 in Elkhart, IN she married the love of her life James...
Carroll O. Holycross
Apr 8, 2023
Carroll Holycross, 88, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was born May 18, 1934 in North Lewisburg, Ohio to the late Issac W. and Jennie M. (Reames) Holycross Carroll married the love of his life, Sally (Carothers) in November 1952. Sally preceded Carroll in death and went to be with...
Daniel Keith Dye
Apr 3, 2023
Daniel Keith Dye I of West Liberty, Ohio passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 16, 1958 to the late Herbert Nelson Dye SR and Anna Lou Haines, He is also proceeded in death by his daughter Dustie Lynn Stewart, daughter-in-law Shelly Marie Payne, sister Linda Crew, brother Herbert Nelson Dye JR....
Eva Suzanne Downey
Apr 3, 2023
Eva Suzanne Downey, Age 64 of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born October 25, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John and Alice Larimore.
Suzi was a fun-loving, big hearted woman who enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She loved most to...
Gregory O. Jutte
Mar 24, 2023
Gregory Orville Jutte, 57 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence.
Greg was born September 9, 1965 in Coldwater, OH to Thomas L. and Vivian G. (Grillot) Jutte.
Greg worked in waste management at the family company, Garbage is Beautiful, for many years and was very dedicated to his work....
Charles Wilgus
Mar 16, 2023
Charles L. Wilgus 65, of Bellefontaine, passed away March 16, 2023 at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs care center. He was born July 19, 1957 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the son of Donald and Donna (Norris) Wilgus. Chuck was a retired truck driver from Hillandale Farms with many years of service. He was a motorcycle enthusiast; and also enjoyed...
Daniel Lee Amspaugh
Mar 15, 2023
Daniel Lee Amspaugh 72, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2023 peacefully in Lima, Ohio. He was born December 2, 1950 in Bellefontaine to Raymond C. and Ethel (Shonkwiler) Amspaugh.
Dan worked at Carter Steel as a welder for over 30 years, he later became an over the road Truck Driver and finished his working...
Gaythel Krauss
Mar 14, 2023
Gaythel Jean Krauss, 85, of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Vancrest of Urbana.
Gaythel was born August 24, 1937 in Bellefontaine to the late Albert J. and Cleo Belle (Headings) Gantz. On November 12, 1961 in Bellefontaine she married the love of her life David Lee Krauss, who preceded her in death in 1993....
William Shoots
Mar 10, 2023
William Shoots 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away March 10,2023. He was born December 31, 1943 in Bellefontaine the son of Charles and Katherine (King) Shoots. Mr. Shoots spent most of his life in the farming and agricultural industry. Survivors include his wife Phenon (Breaston) Shoots and their five children. Per his request there will be no service.
Pamela K. "Pam" Tindall
Mar 8, 2023
Pamela K. Tindall, 65, of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Pam was born August 2, 1957 in Bellefontaine to Richard E. and Wanda D. (Swam) Barnhart. On September 12, 2015 she married Leon W. Tindall, who misses her dearly.
Over the years Pam enjoyed puzzles, gardening...
Christina Kay Mcginnis
Mar 6, 2023
Christina Kay McGinnis, 72 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Christina was born February 10, 1951 in Bellefontaine to the late Wilmer Burton and Maxine Jewel (Fleece) Dodds.
Christina was a member of Harper Community Church where she had attended church all of her life. She attend many...
George "Bud" Lennon
Feb 19, 2023
George Dallas "Bud" Lennon 91, of Bellefontaine passed away on Sunday, February, 19 in Bradenton Florida at his home surrounded by the ones he loved. To all his many friends he was known as Sarge. He was born on June 23, 1931 in Bradenton Florida. The son of Rufus and Bertha Lennon. He was the youngest of four siblings. ...
Peggy L. Miller
Feb 9, 2023
Peggy L. Miller, 85 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born June 3, 1937 in Springfield, OH to the late Lewis John Frederick and Jane Elizabeth (Osborn) Kreakbaum. Peggy's mom Jane passed away when she was five years old. Later in childhood she was...
Lillian Faye Campbell
Feb 8, 2023
Lillian Faye Campbell, 86 of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday February 8, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Mount Victory, Ohio
Aaliyah Mildred Miller
Feb 7, 2023
Aaliyah Mildred Miller, 13 days old, passed away in the loving arms of her parents Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
Aaliyah was born January 25, 2023, in Columbus to Benjamin Chandler and Darbi Renae (Himmeger) Miller.
Our sweet Aaliyah, you were just too perfect and beautiful for this world. From...
Philip Dennis Metz
Feb 1, 2023
Philip Dennis Metz, born November 7, 1948 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. His wife of 23 years, Edna Metz (Davis), preceded him in death November 29, 2018.
A man of uncanny intelligence and humor, Phil always had a joke to share and a story to tell. Although Philip had never gone to college,...
Mary K Halker
Jan 28, 2023
Mary K Halker, 99 of Huntsville, passed away Saturday, January 28th of 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She went peacefully to join her 8 siblings in heaven.
She was born February 4, 1923 in West Liberty to the late Harry V. Williams and Susie P. (Clem) Williams Kauffman.
She married George E. Smith in 1940...
Max E Hughes
Jan 26, 2023
Max Eugene Hughes, 80 of Bellefontaine, OH passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital on January 26, 2023 at 4:13 AM surrounded by his loving children. Max was born June 12, 1942 to the late Nelson Hughes & Vivian Jauret. Max is survived by 2 daughters Terrea Stanton, Karen (Dennis) Schmid, and a son Rex Hughes of Dungarvan, Ireland, 2...
Frederick E Page
Jan 18, 2023
Frederick E. Page (Fred) died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on December 28, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to his beloved parents, Arnold and Christine Page who preceded him in death.
Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Terrie Page, his children, Michelle (Steven)...





