Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Ted William Case
Jun 6, 2021
Ted William Case 68, of West Mansfield, passed away Sunday June 6, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 6, 1953 in Columbus, the son of Paul W. and Donna B. Case. Ted was a graduate of Ben Logan High School and a Life Long Farmer.  He was a member of the Walnut Grove...
Rozella "Rosie" Myers
Jun 4, 2021
Rozella Myers 91 of Rushsylvania passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Care Center.
Rosie was born October 7, 1929 in Big Springs, OH to the late Hugh and Kate L. (Hughes) Robinson. On June 30, 1951 in Rushsylvania, OH she married the love of her life Everette D. Myers, who preceded her in...
Matthew A. Cole Jr.
May 19, 2021
Matthew A. Cole Jr. 70 of Rushsylvania passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Matthew was born May 9, 1951 in Chicago, IL to the late Matthew A. and Ruth M. (Fry) Cole Sr. On February 6, 1971 in Chicago, IL he married the love of his life Roseanna L....
Kay V Hunt
May 16, 2021
Kay Vee Hunt 77, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday May 16, 2021
Kay was born on December 14, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio to Gerald R. and Justine Mae (Hess) Hunt. He graduated from Covington High School in 1962.
He enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served his country...
Jane Kuntz
May 6, 2021
Jane S. Kuntz 85, of Powell, OH, formerly of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on May 6, 2021. She is survived by her three daughters who adored her; Martha (Don) Schenck, Lee (Steve) Caira, Anne (Rick) Farley; her grandchildren, Katie, Lauren & Cole Schenck, Scott (Laccie) Eckerman and Lindsey (fiancée, Brandon Ingerman) Farley and a host of wonderful...
Diane Smith
Apr 30, 2021
Diane T. Smith 73 of Kenton, formerly of Bellefontaine passed away Friday April 30, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio. She was born December 7, 1947 in Ogdensburg, New York; the daughter of Robert and Geraldine (LaJuet) Mills. Diane was a 1965 graduate of Lisbon High School where she was a cheerleader and a candy striper. She...
Carolyn Coyer
Apr 29, 2021
Carolyn Coyer-Boone of Bellefontaine went to be with the Lord Thursday April 29 th , 2021 at her home with her family.
Per her request there will be no viewing. There will be a private family service/gathering on Friday May 7 th , 2021. There will also be an open public Memorial gathering to celebrate her life...
Ronald E. Popp
Apr 26, 2021
After a long hard, courageous fight with ALS, Ronald E. Popp of Bellefontaine lost his battle on Monday April 26 th, he peacefully passed at home and is now in the loving arms of God.
He was born to Gene & Jane Popp on November 14, 1955 in Columbus Ohio. After graduating high school, he proudly served...
Paul Adam Shoe
Apr 26, 2021
Paul Adam Shoe, 90 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence.
Paul was born December 12, 1930 in DeGraff to the late Park and Nellie (Plum) Shoe. On July 29, 1950 in Bellefontaine, he married the love of his life Joan Neil Detrick, who preceded him in death December 1, 2005....
Diane (Lawson) Sponsler
Apr 14, 2021
Diane (Lawson) Sponsler. 67 of Ocala, Florida; originally of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly at her residence in Florida.
Diane was born June 16, 1953 in Richmond, IN. She retired in 2018 from NEX Transport in East Liberty. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Also, she enjoyed taking fun casino trips every chance she got....
Faye Mcmillen
Apr 12, 2021
Faye Heddinger McMillen 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2021. Faye was born on February 21, 1932 to the late Roy and Thelma (Wilson) Heddinger. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Orville Dale McMillen, three sisters, 1 brother, a son Dean McMillen and daughter Doris McMillen Fairchild.
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Jewell P Miller
Apr 12, 2021
Jewell P. Miller, 88 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the OSU Medical Center.
Jewell was born May 24, 1932 in Nancy, KY to the late Jack and Pearlie Mae (McKinney) Retherford. On January 1, 1980 in Plainfield, IN she married Paul R. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2009.
Jewell...
Bruce A Mathews
Apr 11, 2021
Bruce A. Mathews, 55 of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Ohio State Medical Center.
Bruce was born February 21, 1966 in Bellefontaine to Franklin Eugene and Loretta Jean (Wilcoxon) Mathews.
Bruce as a hard worker, working many years for Lee's Roofing & Spouting; doing various jobs from renovating to landscaping. When...
Juanita R. Strizzi
Apr 4, 2021
Juanita Rose Strizzi, 54 of Quincy passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH surrounded by her family.
Juanita was born April 18, 1966 in Bellefontaine. She is the daughter of William and Rosemary (Brown) Bayless. In May of 1995 in Bellefontaine she married Philip Strizzi, who survives.
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Gary Lee Harman
Mar 30, 2021
Gary Lee Harman, 71 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Campbell Place.
Gary was born July 10, 1949 in Bellefontaine to the late Lloyd O. and Hilda Jean (Neer) Harman.
Gary graduated from Bellefontaine High School, class of 1967. He later served his country honorably for three years in the United...
Miriam Yoder
Mar 4, 2021
Miriam Yoder 77, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
She was born January 27, 1944 in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of John and Anna (Yoder) Yoder.
Miriam enjoyed spending time with her family, playing Yahtzee, working crossword puzzles and an avid wrestling fan.
Survivors include her...
Jacqueline "Jeanne" Derksen
Feb 27, 2021
Jacqueline J. Derksen, 89 of Tipp City was welcomed by Jesus and the Heavenly Hosts into eternal glory on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Jeanne was born February 15, 1932 in De Graff to the late John A. and Florance M. (Madden) McQueen. On July 23, 1950 in Bellefontaine she...
Ludric Daniel "Dan" Bricker
Feb 26, 2021
Ludric Daniel "Dan" Bricker, 86 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Logan Acres Senior Community.
Dan was born July 16, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, OH to the late Edison C. and Clara (Sperman) Bricker.
On December 24, 1966 in Lima, OH he married Marilyn M. Ott, who survives.
Dan...
Linda Richardson
Feb 16, 2021
Linda (Roark) Richardson, 66 of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1954 in Middleburg, Kentucky to the late Lawrence & Essie (Cosby) Roark. Linda worked in the food service division of Navistar for 35 years. She loved preparing meals for family and friends that would often visit. ...





