Obituaries
Robert E. Russell
Jul 13, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Russell, 94, of Raymond, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bob had a strong work ethic, quick wit, and ornery sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and he had a knack for fixing just about anything. A 1947 graduate of Raymond High School, he...
Kenneth O. O'Brien
Jul 12, 2024
Kenneth O. O’Brien, 69, of Marysville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
A 1973 graduate of Marysville High School, he retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years. He later worked in maintenance at Scott’s for nearly 20 years, however his true love was farming, which he had done...
Betty Joan Michael
Jul 11, 2024
Betty Joan Michael, 91, of Marysville, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Memorial Gables.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a loving homemaker for her family. Betty was formerly active with the Windsor Community Seniors and the Marysville Moose Lodge. She enjoyed harness racing and playing bingo, however her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
Born...
Kim E. Vazquez
Jul 4, 2024
Kim E. Vazquez, 62, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Kettering Health Center in Kettering following many months of failing health.
A devoted wife, loving mother and sister, she was a wonderful homemaker for her family. She had a giving nature, and was more than willing to help someone whenever possible. She loved to watch sports, especially...
Judy Lynn Kitson
Jun 21, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judy Lynn Kitson (Kerns), who left us peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 in her home outside of Belle Center. Born on April 8, 1960, Judy was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength, cherished deeply by her family and friends. She is now reunited with her beloved mother, Mary Lou Kerns...
Ernest L. Sharp, Jr.
May 14, 2024
Ernest L. “Ernie” Sharp, Jr. 68, of East Liberty, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 following a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer, with his family by his side.
Known for his orneriness, Ernie worked for many years alongside his father at S&S Splicing. He was a longtime volunteer with the Perry Township Fire Department and a...
James Walter Cramer
May 7, 2024
James Walter (“Walt”) Cramer, age 96, died of congestive heart failure at The Homestead at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, and entered into the fulness of eternal life, May 7, 2024. He was the youngest of five children born to the Rev. Charles Edward Cramer and Ruby Fern (McKill) Cramer. He was predeceased by his parents, his four siblings (Ruby Grace, Reba...
Howard A. Weinlein
Apr 26, 2024
Howard A. Weinlein, 70, of Byhalia, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus.
A graduate of Marysville High School, Howard was a lifelong, Holstein dairy farmer, with his father and brother on the Weinlein family farm. Having a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, boating, landscaping, listening to loud music while outside grilling and...
Dale J. Speakman, Sr.
Apr 19, 2024
Dale J. Speakman, Sr. 70, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Dublin Methodist Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
Having a love for the outdoors and traveling, he looked forward to going camping every chance he had. He enjoyed his cats, riding in his golf cart and took great pride in building a...
Donald G. Russell
Apr 6, 2024
Donald G. Russell, 101, a skilled carpenter who dedicated his life to the craft, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at his residence in Raymond.
Born in Belle Center on June 19, 1922, Donald was the son of the late Jess and Emma (Grappy) Russell. On August 25, 1946 in Perrysburg, he married his wife of over 66 years,...
Betty Jean Devine
Mar 22, 2024
Betty Jean Devine, 93, of Marysville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Bluebird Retirement Community of Marysville.
Betty will be fondly remembered as a kind and thoughtful lady who was most devoted to her husband and family. A loving homemaker, she was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. At the age of 7 following her...
Kathleen Ann Lucas
Mar 15, 2024
Kathleen Ann (Hannebaum) Wise Lucas, 58, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away at her residence in Lakeview, OH on March 15, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on March 3, 1966, in Redlands, CA to Roberta (Hartman) Hillock and Richard "Dick" Hannebaum.Kathy was a compassionate and nurturing homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her...
Pamela "Pam" Buchanan
Mar 13, 2024
Pamela "Pam" Buchanan, 56, of West Mansfield and a dedicated wife, loving mother, and cherished Nana, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Hospice of Central Ohio in the O.S.U.-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus after bravely battling Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Van Wert to her late father, William "Junior" Ross and mother, Janet (Jackson) Ross on September 26,...
Vicki J. Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Vicki J. Smith, 69, of Marysville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, following an extended illness.
A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she retired from Catholic Health Services in Milford, Ohio where she worked as an account supervisor for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, hummingbirds, the Cincinnati Reds, and...
Alice J. Spain
Feb 11, 2024
Alice J. Spain, 92, of Thornville and formerly of Marysville, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.
A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, she retired from ITE/Bulldog Electric/Siemens where she had worked for over 32 years. An avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, she enjoyed word find books, driving the boat with...
Thomas L. Temple
Feb 8, 2024
Thomas L. Temple, 66, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Marion General Hospital.
Born August 1, 1957 in Marion, he was the son of the late Wayne and Janett (Stone) Temple. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Clara Kilgore.
A lifelong resident of Marion, he worked at Bill Johnson’s Auto for...
Tommy W. "Coach" Lawrence
Feb 5, 2024
Tommy W. “Coach” Lawrence, 88, of Bellefontaine and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Homestead of Logan Acres.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a longtime teacher and basketball coach at Benjamin Logan High School, and was elected into the Ohio High...
David S. Sharp
Jan 22, 2024
David S. Sharp, 65, lifelong resident of East Liberty, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.
A loving brother, uncle, great uncle and friend, Dave loved spending time with his family and friends, and being there to help and take care of all of them brought him great joy. He enjoyed mowing and was well known for tending to the lawns...
Betty C. Saltz
Jan 15, 2024
Betty C. Saltz, 97, lifelong resident of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Belle Springs Nursing Home in Bellefontaine.
Born December 25, 1926 at her home in West Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Louie (Predmore) Saltz. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving...
Daisy Lavon Green
Jan 1, 2024
Daisy Lavon Green, 82, of West Mansfield, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at her residence.
A 1958 graduate of Allensville High School in McArthur, she retired from Siemens where she worked as a breaker assembler for 15 years and formerly worked at Westinghouse for 20 years. Daisy was a member of the West Mansfield Church of Christ, served as...
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