Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Kathleen Sharon "Sherri" Engle
Oct 2, 2022
Kathleen Sharon ''Sherri'' Engle, age 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at her childhood home surrounded by family and her cats on October 2, 2022.
Sherri was born June 4, 1946, to the late Kenneth C. Miller and Dorothy (Strayer) Miller, In Bellefontaine,...
Kathleen Patricia "Pat" Brentlinger Chiles
Sep 27, 2022
Kathleen Patricia "Pat" Brentlinger Chiles, 89, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
She was born in Lakeview, Ohio on June 24, 1933 to the late Mildred Brady and Percy Stanton Brentlinger.
As a teenager, Pat worked at Uncle Ben's 5 & 10 in Lakeview, owned by family friends Bill and Nancy...
Glen Albert "Pete" Nickleson
Sep 26, 2022
Glen A. "Pete" Nickelson, 62, of Bellefontaine was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 26, 2022 at his residence following his battle of stage 4 esophageal cancer.
Glen was born on October 30, 1959 in Delaware, OH to the late Elmer and Grace (Jones) Nickelson. He was also preceded in death by a son,...
Leah B Garvey
Sep 23, 2022
Leah Belle Stewart Garvey 97, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday September 23, 2022. She was born February 6, 1925 to the late Carrie and Harold Sanders. Leah was a huge inspiration on her family to be a good and person and follow your dreams. She a great sense of humor, and everyone that knew...
Betty M. Hunt
Sep 18, 2022
Betty M. (Allen) Hunt, 96 of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Campbell Place Assisted Living Community. Betty was born on March 3, 1926 in Zanesfield, OH to the late David Lee Roy and Anna Mary (Johnson) Allen. Betty worked at DAB for 39 years as an inspector.
She also worked at High Point Storage...
Ronald Dale Kensler Ii
Sep 17, 2022
Ron was born on June 19, 1965 in Bellefontaine to Ronald and Pauline (Hagemann) Kensler. He was a 1983 graduate of West Liberty Salem High and served in the Navy branch of the military before settling down to build and raise his family. He had built a successful tree and fence company, Boo Fence and Tree, nearly two decades ago,...
Dean M. Kite
Sep 14, 2022
Dean Melvin Kite, 73 of Huntsville passed away on September 14, 2022 at his residence.
Dean was born October 26, 1948 in Urbana to the late Charles M. and Catherine M. (Dunlap) Kite. He is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Rae-Carol Kite, brother-in-law, Doug Plank. On September 12, 1969 in Mechanicsburg he married the love...
Ida Mae Huffman
Sep 3, 2022
Ida Mae (Metz) Huffman, 89 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Ida was born August 26, 1933 in Mingo, OH to the Late Milroy and Debra E. (Poland) Metz. On January 6, 1955 in Mingo, OH she married the love of her life Richard Earl Huffman, who survives.
Ida...
Jacqueline Louise Jackson
Sep 2, 2022
Jacqueline Louise (Brown) Jackson, 79 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.
Jacqueline was born September 29, 1942 in Bellefontaine to the late Leonard W. and Betty (Mabra) Brown. On November 3, 1958 in Kentucky she married John R. Jackson Sr. who preceded her in death in 2006....
James R Conner
Aug 23, 2022
James Richard Conner, 70, of Mountain Top Campgrounds, passed from his life peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in his home after months of failing health. Jim, a lifelong truck driver, traveled the whole country, even to Alaska, made many friends and had a lot of stories to tell. He also liked working on the farm, helping anyone in need...
Stephen T Hale
Aug 20, 2022
Stephen T. Hale, 69, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born to Philip and Eileen Hale on Nov. 16, 1952.
Upon his graduation from high school in 1971, Stephen joined the US Army where he proudly served his country in the prestigious Army Security Agency at various posts until his honorable discharge...
Billie S Harnishfeger
Aug 13, 2022
Billie S. Harnishfeger, Age 94, of Lima passed away at 6:05pm on August 13, 2022, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, Ohio. Billie was born December 6, 1927, to Frank and Erma Harnishfeger. In 1948 he married Betty Randas and in 1960 he married Joeann Stevens. Survivors include six sons, Alan S. Harnishfeger, of Lima, Danny Joe Stevens, of Lima,...
Catherine Wells
Aug 9, 2022
Catherine E. (Gross) Wells of Quincy, Ohio died on August 9 th at her home after a long battle with cancer. Born on July 28, 1944 in Lima Ohio to Ralph and Doris Gross (preceded in death). She was married to George A. Wells for 55 years. She was a Loving mother of Fred (Kelly) Wells of Sidney, Ohio,...
Connie Kay Johnson
Aug 7, 2022
Connie Kay (Abbott) Johnson passed away Sunday August 7 th at 10 am in Campbell Place Bellefontaine Ohio. She is survived by her brother Rick Abbott Naples Florida, Sister Janet Yoder Rosewood, son Tod Johnson and her daughter Tiffanee (Brian) Wagner. Grandchildren Whitley Baxley,Alexis (Cody) Johnston, Domonique (David) Wenger, Tyler (Sadie) Reasor, Olivia Reasor, Great Grandchildren Hayden Baxley, Evelyn...
Michael Mccafferty
Jul 2, 2022
Melvin Michael McCafferty, 66 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his residence with his sister Peggy by his side holding his hand.
Michael was born June 21, 1956 in Bellefontaine to the late Lester and Woneta Marie (Orahood) McCafferty.
Michael enjoyed being a bartender and loved being a chef throughout his life....
Mary F Turner
Jul 2, 2022
Mary Francis (Meade) Turner, 88, of Bellefontaine, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born October 2, 1933 in Loveland, Ohio, daughter of Steve Meade and Carrie (Erwin) Meade. Mary was an artist. She could see a finished work in a pile...
Donald "Donnie" Miranda
Jun 26, 2022
Donald E. "Donnie" Miranda, 50 of Bellefontaine passed away on June 26, 2022 at his residence.
Donnie was born September 5, 1971 in Bellefontaine to the late George Logan and Priscilla (Millington) Miranda.
A 1991 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, Donnie started life as a general laborer until finding his passion in artistry of tattooing...
Francine Kay Kauffman
Jun 24, 2022
Francine Kay Kauffman, 73 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 in Lima, OH at the St. Rita's Medical Center. Francine was loved by many and to honor her a Graveside Service will take place Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery-West Liberty. The family is in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral...
Robert E Lantz
Jun 21, 2022
Robert Eldon Lantz , 79, known affectionately as "Skip" of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on June 21, 2022, peacefully at his home with his loving children by his side. Skip was born on January 17, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio and grew up in North Lewisburg Ohio. He was a 1962 graduate of Triad High School. He was...





