Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
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...
Mary A Ratliff
Aug 2, 2019
Mary A. Ratliff 77 of Kenton, formerly of Bellefontaine passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 24, 1942 in Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of Worth and Laura Marie (Centers) Ratliff. Survivors include her sisters Lillian Cantrell, Betty Jean Neal and Sandy Haas; one brother Thomas Jefferson Ratliff; several nieces and nephews.  ...
Everett Patterson
Aug 1, 2019
Everett M Patterson 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday Aug 1, 2019 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1953 in Marion, Ohio, the son of Everett M. and Helen L. (Detrick) Patterson Sr. He retired from Carter Steel as a Welder. Everett was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who also enjoyed spending time with...
Marena Latimer
Jul 31, 2019
Marena Kay Latimer, age 73, passed away peacefully July 31, 2019 surrounded by her children. She was born February 25, 1946 to Robert and Martha Lingrel. She was an only child and grew up on their farm in Mt. Victory, OH. She was married to John Strapp for 25 years and had five children, Emily (Jeff) Eckstein, Jeremy (Jennifer)...
Murrell W Vanscoy
Jul 28, 2019
Murrell "Van" W. Vanscoy 80, of Lewistown, passed from this life peacefully with his wife at his side under the excellent care of Kobacker House in Columbus on July 28, 2019. He was born on June 17,1939 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Ottis and Hazel Vanscoy. Murrell married Kathleen R. Jennings on May 30, 1968 and she survives...
Kenneth E. Yoder
Jul 25, 2019
Kenneth E. Yoder 75 of West Liberty passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Ohio State University Hospitals in Columbus.
Kenneth enjoyed mowing the yard, feeding the birds, eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and the companionship of his pet cat "Allie." He loved having cookouts in the garage and spending time with his family, especially his...





