for families in West Liberty, OH.

Dec 11, 2017

Delores R. Sanborn 84, of DeGraff, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11, 2017 in her residence. Born February 27, 1933 in Cairo, Ohio, she was the youngest of 5 daughters born to Walter and Rema (Clow) Grubb. As a young girl, Dee helped her father in West Liberty's local greenhouse, owned/operated by their...

Dec 9, 2017

Robert H. Shape, 79 of Lakekview, OH passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Covington Care Center, Covington, OH.

Robert was born July 16, 1938 in Rushsylvania, Ohio to the late Carl G. and Lenore Rae (Wall) Shape.

Robert proudly served the United States Army, The National Guard of Ohio and the...

Dec 8, 2017

Eva L. Kennedy, 72 of Huntsville passed away December 8, 2017 surrounded by her family at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Eva was born on October 10, 1945 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Mary Shepard.  On October 13, 1962, she married the love of her life Michael Kennedy.

Eva adored her three...

Dec 3, 2017

Phyllis Jean Swingley 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday December 3, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1939 the daughter of Myrl and Ruth (Seaman) Channell. She married John D. Swingley December 6, 1963 and he preceded her in death in June 2017. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, she...

Dec 3, 2017

Henrietta Rutledge 96, of Lima, passed away Sunday December 3, 2017 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Bluffton, Ohio. She was born December 31, 1920 in Lima, the daughter of Raymond and Gladys (Mueherder) McPheron. She married Charles W. Rutledge May 18, 1940, and he preceded her in death January 20, 1995. She earned a degree in Theology from Lima Bible...

Dec 2, 2017

Frank Bruce Lile, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday Dec 2, 2017 at his home. He was born Oct 11, 1940 in Bellefontaine the son Frank (Joe) and Shirley Ann (Denney) Lile. He was a Marine Veteran Aircraft Mechanic of the Vietnam Era and, a private pilot. He owned and operated Bruce Lile Excavating and Septic Tank Service. Survivors include...

Nov 27, 2017

SHIRLEY JOAN HOSTETLER

December 27, 1926 – November 27, 2017

SHIRLEY JOAN HOSTETLER, 90, was welcomed into her heavenly home Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born December 27, 1926, the youngest child of Elmer and Nancy (Yoder) Smucker. She was a life-long resident of West Liberty, Ohio. On...

Nov 27, 2017

Darrell Roy Collins, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 in his home. He was born January 27, 1935 in Lakeview, Ohio, the son of James Liggett and Della Pearl (Sine) Collins. Mr. Collins was retired from farming and Ohio Ready Mix. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Bellefontaine Masonic Lodge #209, Antioch...

Nov 24, 2017

Alice S. Walls, 70 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. Alice was born on August 31, 1947 in Harlan, KY to the late Leona and Doris (Parks) McKinney. Alice is survived by her children, Tony Williams and Carmen Anderson, sisters Linda (Chck) Fithen, Jody (Gene) Herford and Marian (Jerry) Oberjohann; a brother, Leon (Trisha)...

Nov 22, 2017

Wanita J. Runkle, 85 passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 surrounded by her family at Logan Acres Senior Community. Wanita was born on July 28, 1932 in Williamsport, Oh to the late Arthur and Ethel (Ladley) Gilbert. On February 4, 1973 she married William Forest Runkle. Wanita was active in the Church of Christ Christian Union for many years....

Nov 12, 2017

Ann Louise Thurman, 80 years old, received her heavenly body as she went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, November 12, 2017. She was at her home with her loving husband, Doyle. Ann was born on February 22, 1937 to the late Raymond Clifford and Jessie May Boner in Battle Creek MI. Ann married Doyle Eugene Thurman...

Nov 9, 2017

Jerry E. Titus, 75, of Zanesfield passed away Thursday, November 9th at his residence. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Jennings-Farley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Nov 6, 2017

Samantha D. McKee Leas, 29 of Degraff, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital. Samantha was born February 24, 1988 in Bellefontaine to Deborah McKee. On May 15, 2015 she married Robert Leas on the family farm in West Liberty. Samantha was known for her wicked sense of humor, her love for animals, especially kitties, long...

Oct 25, 2017

Elsie M. Miller, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away October 25, 2017 at Marysville Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1934 in Stockton, Kansas to the late Nils and Nelma Mae (Springer) Rignell. On October 11, 1953 she married Charles Otto Miller Jr. who has passed before her on March 14, 2010. Elsie was a devoted Christian woman who...

Oct 22, 2017

Florence M. (Smith) Leininger 95, formerly Lakeview, passed away Sunday Oct 22, 2017 at Homestead at the Logan Acres Community, 2745 Co. Rd. 91, Bellefontaine, OH, where she made her home for the last 3 years. She was the daughter of the late Ora S. Smith and Bessie L. (Moore) Smith. She was born April 5, 1922 in Columbus,...

Oct 21, 2017

Cheryl L. Mabry 58, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1959 in Piqua, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Bette (Evans) McDaniel. She was a graduate of Graham High School, and was the previous owner of Main Street Pizza in West Mansfield. Survivors include her parents; sons Jason...

Oct 18, 2017

David M. Sweeney 67, of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born Nov 28, 1949 the son of Kenneth and Veda (Eldridge) Sweeney. David was retired from Plasticpak in Jackson Center. Survivors include his sisters Martha Janie York and Cynthia Ann McIntire; brothers Andrew C. Jones and William Mike Sweeney; several nieces, nephews...

Oct 14, 2017

Our sweet mother, Merrie (pronounced Mary) Root, 61, passed away Saturday morning, October 14, 2017 in the hospital with her children present. She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 12, 1955 to the late Edward and Mary (Tharp) Maurer. As the youngest of seven children, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings, her oldest sibling Shirley...

Oct 14, 2017

Michael "Mike" Wayne Powell 64, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday Oct 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1952 in Lima the son of Robert E. and Marilyn (Willis) Powell. Mike graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1971 and was a US Navy Veteran during Vietnam. He retired from Walmart as an assistant manager, and also worked...

Oct 12, 2017

Evelyn Joan Vance, 76 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Greenhills Community. Evelyn was born February 1, 1941 in Bellefontaine, Oh to the late Joseph and Florence (Boone) Horn. On March 7, 1975 she married William M. Vance and they were happily married for 42 years. Evelyn retired from Siemens in 1996 after 25 years of service,...