Obituaries
Aliyah Rosalee West
Aug 15, 2023
Aliyah Rosalee West, 8 Months, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus following a lifelong battle with heart ailments and surrounded by her loving family.Born December 15, 2022, in Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of Jared D. West and Allissa Denae Yeager. Although her time was much too brief, Aliyah will leave a lifetime impression...
Larry D. Dunham
Aug 5, 2023
Larry D. Dunham, 63, of Rowsburg and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his residence.
Never one to sit still, Larry was always “working on,” “fixing” or “tinkering” with something. In his younger years, he enjoyed working on cars and was an adult leader with the Boy Scouts while his son was involved. Having a...
George E. Freeman
Aug 2, 2023
George E. Freeman, 92, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Arbors of Delaware.
He served his country for nearly 20 years in the U.S. Army, from 1956 until his retirement in1976. He served two tours in Korea and one in Vietnam. While serving in Vietnam, he served at the same time as his son, Ed....
Peggy A. Wilcox
Jul 27, 2023
Peggy A. Wilcox, 85, of East Liberty, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness.
A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, she retired from Ranco following over 30 years of service. A longtime member of the Marysville Eagles #3506, she was also a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association...
Leonard E. Belville
Jul 21, 2023
Leonard E. Belville, 92, of Delaware, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Danbury- Westerville, Parkside Village, with his wife and children by his side.
Leonard was employed as a project engineer for 30 years with Westreco before his retirement in 1990. He was a faithful, active member and elder of the Delaware Church of Christ. Leonard was a...
Richard W. Allen
Jul 7, 2023
Richard W. Allen, 87, of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Lovilia, IA.
He was employed for 40 years with Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana before retiring as a foreman in 1998. He attended the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine and was a member of the Urbana Moose Lodge #1215. He and his wife loved...
Jack L. Orahood
Jul 4, 2023
Jack L. Orahood, 87, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his residence following many months of failing health.
Jack worked as a millwright with Union Local #712 for many years. A member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club, he loved hunting and fishing, woodworking and his gun collection. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and...
Terry L. Slack
Jun 28, 2023
Terry L. Slack, 71, of Marysville, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the James Cancer Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was happiest when spending time at home, taking care of his “part of the planet.” Then when needed, he could be found tinkering...
Harold G. Clem
Jun 26, 2023
Harold G. Clem, 88, of Zanesfield, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus.
Born September 15, 1934 in Auglaize County, he was the son of the late Forest and Alice Clem. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he loved hunting, fishing and...
Robert E. "Bob" Reisinger
Jun 23, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Reisinger, 67, of North Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Army Reserves and was a member of the VFW Post 3320. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and was a collector of nearly anything and everything. He will...
Hershel P. "Phil" Slone
Jun 5, 2023
Hershel P. “Phil” Slone, 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by loving family, following many months of failing health.
Born April 21, 1953 in Garner, KY, he was the son of the late Lindsey and Alice Slone. In addition to his parents, he was...
Janice E. Middaugh
Jun 4, 2023
Janice E. Middaugh, 75, of Marion, was called home to join her loving husband on Sunday, June 4, 2023 following a hard fought, courageous battle with cancer.
A 1965 graduate of Harding High School, she worked with Verne Hart insurance in her early years, then worked as the secretary at Central Christian Church for many years while her daughter was in...
Delia R. Stearns
May 26, 2023
Delia R. Stearns, 70, of Galloway, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at her residence following many months of failing health, surrounded by her family.
A loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother, she loved spending time at her mother and father-in-law’s pond feeding the catfish, and watching the birds and squirrels from the windows or porches. Delia was also...
Frank Elza Middaugh
May 17, 2023
Frank Elza Middaugh, 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
A graduate of River Valley High School, Frank served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired after nearly 40 years of service from the Eaton Corp. where he worked in the forge shop, served as a union...
Mary J. McKinley
May 14, 2023
Mary J. McKinley, 84, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Memorial Gables following a brief illness.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she worked as a private duty nurse for many years and most recently at Wal-Mart in Marysville. A proud member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed shopping, eating at Bob Evan’s, playing...
Edith L. Nalepa
May 13, 2023
Edith Nalepa, 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, at Walnut Crossing.
Edith was born June 08, 1929, in Poland, Ohio, to the late Albert and Jennie Wolz. On July 31, 1948, she married Edward Nalepa, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2017. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother Albert Wolz and her sister Dorothy Rusnak.
Edith is survived by her children, Anne (Rod) Sprague, Paul (Marian),...
Ronald L. "Ron" Johnson
Apr 25, 2023
Ronald L. “Ron” Johnson, 76, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his residence, following a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and companion, Ron graduated from Northwestern High School in Raymond and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon returning from the service,...
Mary Frances Wibley
Apr 16, 2023
Mary Frances Wibley, 88, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Memorial Gables surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, she was a wonderful homemaker and found great joy in babysitting for her grandchildren. She formerly attended the Christian Assembly Church, most recently attended the Freewill Baptist Church...
Linda Lee Bradley
Mar 31, 2023
Linda Lee Bradley, 64, of West Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence.
A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister, Linda was a wonderful homemaker and cherished spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Having a gift for creativity, she loved making arts, crafts and flowers. She also enjoyed studying the...
Dennis C. Neidert
Mar 30, 2023
Dennis C. Neidert, 76, of Marysville, OH passed away on Mar. 30, 2023. He was born In Wheeling, WV on August 5, 1946 to Clarence & Grace Neidert, predeceased.
He was an active member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marysville, OH. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Assembly...
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