Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Teresa Harshbarger
Nov 9, 2019
Teresa J. Harshbarger 55 Degraff, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Saint Rita's hospital in Lima Ohio. She was born December 27, 1963 in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of Reyford and Phyllis Edwards Jarrett. Teresa retired from cosmetology, owning and operating the Riveria Salon of Russells Point with several years of service. Survivors include her husband Mark;...
James M. "Mike" Day
Nov 5, 2019
James M. "Mike" Day, 65 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Mike was born March 13, 1954 in Bellefontaine to James F. Day and Rheta M. (Robinaugh) Emrick. On December 2, 1972 in Rushsylvania he married Anita Marie Parmer.
Mike enjoyed music, movies, going out to eat and bowling...
Jessica Jenkins
Nov 3, 2019
Jessica M. Jenkins 34, of DeGraff passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 3 rd as a result of an automobile accident. She was born September 19, 1985 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Wendell and Patricia (Elliott) Jenkins. Jessica was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School as well as Edison State Community College. She was currently employed at the Homecoming...
Marion Lee Coyer
Nov 2, 2019
Marion Lee Coyer, Retired Sergeant First Class, 89, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Marion was born May 26, 1930 in Zanesfield to the late Phillip Whitwer and Mary Coyer. On May 26, 1979 in Bellefontaine he married Rita E. Benton.
Marion served in both the...
Vernal E. "Gene" Huffman
Oct 14, 2019
Vernal E. (Gene) Huffman, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence.
Vernal was born on January 1, 1933 in Sidney to the late Fredrick C. and Edith M. (Forsyth) Huffman. He is one of eleven children. On March 28 of 1958 in Bellefontaine he married the late Helen Maxine Corwin.
...Charles E Peyton
Oct 9, 2019
Charles E. "Chuck" Peyton 73 of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana. He was the son of Ralph and Delmas 'Susie' (Jarnigan) Peyton. Chuck retired from owning and operating his own screen printing business, as well as trucking, and cell phone...
Michelle Robinaugh
Oct 9, 2019
Michelle L. Robinaugh 42, of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born August 7, 1977 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Michelle was an LPN and actively working at Logan Acres. She loved cooking for her family and gardening but her true passion was hiking and going to the beach. Survivors include husband...
Barbara Ruth Fields
Oct 1, 2019
Barbara Ruth (Miller) Fields, 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at her home.
She was born at home, in Waterloo, Ohio, on March 27, 1929, daughter of the late Clinton and Ella Miller. Â Barbara had retired from General Motors after 30 years of employment and was a member of the Church...
Rita Hardman
Sep 26, 2019
Rita Ann (Burnside) Hardman, 73, found peace and was finally able to rest when she passed away Thursday, with her husband by her side on September 26, 2019 at 6:30pm. Rita was a recent resident at Belle Springs nursing home in Bellefontaine and had been battling Alzheimer Disease. She was born June 2, 1946 to the late Helen Louise (Newland)...
James L. Kessler
Sep 25, 2019
James L. "Jim" Kessler 73, of West Liberty went home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 25, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was our loving husband, father, and paw-paw. Jim retired from International Harvester / Navistar and was a very proud union member of local 402 and local 52. Jim enjoyed dirt bikes, fishing,...
Virginia May Alexson
Sep 16, 2019
Virginia May Alexson, 90, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. Services are pending at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory.
Kathryn Marie Pugh
Sep 6, 2019
Kathryn Marie Pugh, 68, of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born January 15, 1951 in Bellefontaine to Donald E. and Wilma F. (Coates) Neal. On July 17, 1971 in Bellefontaine she married Douglas Scott Pugh.
Kathy enjoyed traveling, walking the beach, reading and visiting...
Jane Elizabeth Fry
Sep 6, 2019
Jane Elizabeth (Buchenroth) Fry, 75, of West Liberty flew off to her next journey Friday, September 6, 2019 at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab.
Jane was born December 2, 1943 in Bellefontaine to the late Kenneth LeRoy and Grace Elizabeth (Madden) Buchenroth.
Though as a scalar. Jane was a free spirit. She will be remembered...
Roberta M Hanson
Aug 22, 2019
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene-North Side, 13699 OH-235, Lakeview, OH, 43331. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Cemetery following the service.
Matthew D Mcclanahan
Aug 17, 2019
Matthew Dean McClanahan of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:26am at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 48 years old. Born on September 24, 1970 in Findlay, Ohio, Matthew is the loving son of the late Thomas McClanahan. He is survived by his mother Paula McClanahan, his sister Kellie McClanahan...
Dale N Wheeler
Aug 16, 2019
Dale N. Wheeler, 67, of West Liberty passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at his residence, after having battled with lung and liver cancer. He received complete healing when the Lord took him home.
Dale was born June 13, 1952 in Northeast, PA to Norman and Jean (Pierce) Wheeler. On November 4, 1995 in Urbana, OH he...
Gloria Ann Schrand
Aug 11, 2019
Gloria A Schrand, 70, passed into Jesus's arms on August 11, 2019 in the evening at the James Medical ICU.
She was born on August 2, 1949 in Logan County. Gloria was the daughter of the late John E. Ward and Gatha E. (Coates) Ward. She married Edward John Schrand on September 5, 1970 and he preceded...
Gabriel Oren Wayne Mccall
Aug 10, 2019
Gabriel Oren Wayne McCall 44 of Urbana passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence.
Gabriel was born November 26, 1974 in Urbana to Oren Wayne McCall and Susan Spriggs.
Gabriel worked in construction all his life and was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on vehicles and riding motorcycles. Gabriel...
Heather Marie Coe
Aug 5, 2019
Heather Marie Coe 31 of Lakeview passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.
Heather was born July 31, 1988 in Riverside, CA to James Lee "J.C." and Pamela Sue (Williams) Coe.
Heather was very involved in Martial Arts, it was a big part of her life and a passion. She was a 3 rd Degree Black...





