for families in West Liberty, OH.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Aug 26, 2022

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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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 24, 2022

Richard A. "Rich" Losey, 58 of Dublin passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his residence.

Richard was born November 24, 1963 in Bellefontaine to Carol W. and Charolet (Miller) Losey, who survive.

Rich graduated from Benjamin Logan in 1982, valedictorian of his class. He excelled in sports and in high school won athlete...

May 19, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Slater, 78 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday evening, May 19, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Joe was born March 9, 1944 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late William H. and Lillian (Treu) Slater of Belle Center. On May 9, 1987 in Saratoga, NY he married Sharon K. Thompson, who survives.

Joe was a...

May 17, 2022

Nancy L. Kauffman 72, of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 22, 1949 in Bellefontaine to the late Isaac & Christine (Smith) Wilcox.  Nancy was a hairdresser for over 30 years and later retired from Bellefontaine City Schools.  She was a member of the Zanesfield United Methodist Church and...