Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Dorothy M. Berry
Jul 25, 2018
Dorothy M. Berry, 96 of Bellefontaine went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 surrounded by her family at Logan Acres Care Center.
Dorothy was born January 16, 1922 in Rushsylvania, OH to the late Clifton James and Helen Clara (Sloan) Vance. On June 16, 1942 she married the love of her life Dennis...
Betty A. Wilcoxon
Jul 23, 2018
Betty A. Wilcoxon 86, of DeGraff passed away unexpectedly Monday July 23, 2018 in her home. She was born March 21, 1932 in South Webster, Ohio; the daughter of James and Rosa (Gillium) Smith. She retired from Siemens as an inspector with over 40 years of service. Survivors include her children Connie (Gary) Grollmus, Donny (Kelley) Davis, Beverly (Fred) Horne,...
Phyllis J Kauffman
Jul 22, 2018
Phyllis J. Kauffman 91, of West Liberty passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born June 7, 1927 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late William H. and Fern Alice (Cole) Kennedy. Mrs. Kauffman was a retired bookkeeper from JC Penney's, and previously, Dee's Department Store. She married Wilbur Irvine "Joe" Kauffman June 14,...
Jean A. Morningstar Kerns
Jul 21, 2018
Jean A. Morningstar Kerns, 92 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Green Hills Community.
Jean was born April 28, 1926 in Lima, OH to the late Ray and Martha Maurine (Williams) Morningstar.
On April 7, 1946 she married Leon Kerns in Lima, OH. He preceeded her in death June 15, 2013. She...
Linda L. Neeley
Jul 12, 2018
Linda L. Neeley 70 of Bellefontaine, formerly of DeGraff, passed away Thursday July 12, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born December 26, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Dodson) Stone. Survivors include her sons William Neeley and Mitchell Neeley; brother Bud Osborn; sister Barb Scholfield; several grandchildren. Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a memorial...
Jaclyn Anne Hofacker
Jul 7, 2018
Jaclyn Anne Hofacker, 73 of Lakeview, OH passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.
Jaclyn was born April 14, 1945 in Cheektowaga, NY to the late Richard Stanley and Sophie Jean Elizabeth (HY) Kwiatkowski. On July 16, 1965 near Bainbridge, MD she married Lester George Hofacker Jr.
Jaclyn enjoyed going to Lake Erie,...
Ardythe Predmore
Jun 26, 2018
Ardythe Predmore 92 of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday June 26, 2018 at the Green Hills Community Care Center. She was born Feb 3, 1926 in West Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Charles H. and Blanche Brookens Predmore. Ardythe was a 1944 graduate of Bokes Creek Local High School. She was also a 1963 graduate of the New York Institute of...
Shauna L. Bailey
Jun 25, 2018
Shauna L. Bailey, 39 of Grove City, OH passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her residence.
Shauna was born August 23, 1978 in Bellefontaine, OH to Robert Michael and Suzanne Marie (Moore) Bailey
Her greatest joy was watching her daughters perform in color and winter guard.
She is survived by her...
Donald R. Stahler
Jun 25, 2018
Donald R. Stahler, 69, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence.
Donald was born June 27, 1948 in Sidney, OH to the late Richard Allen and Lola Madeline (Blue) Stahler.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela (Dirk) Fisher and Melissa Roberts; sons, Wesley (Kris) Stahler and Scott Stahler; grandchildren, Jacob,...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Dickinson
Jun 24, 2018
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Dickinson, 60, got her wings to see our Lord on June 24, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
Cindy was born October 27, 1957 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late George W. and Sharon A. (Downing) Dickinson.
Cindy will be fondly remembered for her strength and easy smile. Her joy could be found...
Jeffrey Wayne Blaker
Jun 19, 2018
Jeffrey Wayne Blaker, 54, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born on September 22, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Bonnie Blaker. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Dawson) Blaker.
Also surviving are his parents, Jim and Bonnie Blaker of West Liberty and step children Logan...
Phyllis J. Helmandollar
Jun 17, 2018
PHYLLIS J. HELMANDOLLAR, 78, of West Liberty, passed away in Green Hills Center, Sunday, June 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 28, 1939 in Zanesfield, Ohio, the daughter of Calvin and Zella (Thorton) Penley. Mrs. Helmandollar worked at Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana for several years and Ashley Furniture of Bellefontaine for 17 years. Her survivors...
Ryan C. Bahr
Jun 2, 2018
Ryan Christopher "Swirl" Bahr 35, of Enon formerly of Bellefontaine gained his angel wings on June 2, 2018 among his family. He was born October 27, 1982 in Bellefontaine. Ryan was a graduate of Benjamin Logan High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army 82 Airborne Infantry Paratrooper. Following is military service he became a level 2...
Dorothy Jordan
Jun 1, 2018
DOROTHY M. JORDAN, 109, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 1, 2018. She was born March 2, 1909 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lewis and Annie (Stevens) Patton. She was a Charter Member of the Fundamental Baptist Church, now the New Testament Baptist Church and a member of the...
Edna Louise Church
May 29, 2018
Edna Louise Church, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at her residence. Born to William Henry "Bill" and Alma (Culham) Russell on March 19th, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Edna was a 1964 Graduate of Walter E Stebbins High School in Mad River Township, Dayton, Ohio. She later attended classes at Sinclair Community College, also in Dayton,...
Melvin Eugene Wilt
May 24, 2018
Melvin E. Wilt, 87, of Huntsville, passed away Thursday, May 24th in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home near Jackson Center on December 26,1930, the third child of Harry Wilt and Delmer P. Apple Wilt. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael, and a brother, Isaiah.
On April 26,...
Harold G Wyandt
May 18, 2018
Harold Gordon (Whitey) Wyandt, 86, of West Liberty, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on July 14, 1931, the son of the late Rev. Harold and Norma Robeson Wyandt. He also was preceded in death by a sister Marcia Michael and a brother Michael Stemen. On October...
Garry L Brunk
May 17, 2018
Garry L. Brunk 71, of Marysville formerly of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 26, 1946 in Springfield Ohio, the son of Russell and Norma (Boone) Brunk. Garry was retired from Honda of America and was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include his sons Garry L. ( Molly) Brunk Jr., Darren (Amy)...





