William Corcoran Hartley
Jun 27, 2025
William Corcoran Hartley, 92, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on August 23, 1932, a son of the late Alfred King Hartley and Gladys Mary (Corcoran) Hartley.
On August 9, 1960, he married Betty Lou (Bishop) Hartley and she survives, along with their five children,...
Marjorie Elaine Kite
Jun 18, 2025
Marjorie Elaine Kite,77, of Sidney, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18,2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20,1948, a daughter of the late William Thompson and Virginia (Kiser) Thompson.
On October 23, 1994, she married Charles David Kite in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded her in death on April...
Harry Harold Dearwester
Jun 8, 2025
Harry H. Dearwester, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 24, 1948, a son of the late John E. Dearwester and Naomi O. (Curl) Dearwester.
On November 1, 1969, Harry married his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Peggy...
Jackie Penrod
Jun 6, 2025
Jackie Penrod, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on June 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Floyd Dean Finfrock and Ruby Jewel (Burton) Finfrock.
On May 20, 1966, Jackie married Fred W. Penrod in Aiken, South Carolina and he preceded...
Terry Joe Smith
Jun 4, 2025
Terry Joe "Football" Smith, 63, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on July 17, 1961, a son of LaDonna (McFarlin) Smith and the late Delbert Lee Smith.
Terry is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Pam Smith; three children, Sheri (Jerry)...
Terrence Lee Titus
Jun 3, 2025
Terrence (Terry) Lee Titus, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 2, 1944, a son of the late Carl Willis Titus and Rita Barbara (Struewing) Titus.
On November 7, 1964, Terry married Lucy Arlene (Hurley) Titus in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along with...
Jackson Daniel Scott
Jun 1, 2025
Jackson Daniel Scott, 18, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Champaign County, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 10, 2007, a son of Daniel O. Scott Jr. and Misty Michelle (Hall) Wren.
Jackson is survived by his father, Daniel (Alice) Scott; mother, Misty (Jeff) Wren;...
Rosemary Purtee
May 10, 2025
Rosemary Purtee, 68, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 26, 1957, a daughter of Jackie Ray Scott and Golda (Stiltner) Scott, who survive in DeGraff.
On April 28, 1973, Rosemary married Michael Ray Purtee Sr. in Quincy, Ohio and...
Jeffrey Lynn Manahan
May 9, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Manahan, 63, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 12:31 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 1, 1962, a son of Geneva Jean (Allen) Manahan and the late Harold Orla Manahan.
Jeff is survived by his mother, two children, Brittanny (Josh) Manahan Porter, and Matthew (Haley) Manahan; treasured granddaughters, Josalyn and Sophia...
Samuel John Jackson
Apr 25, 2025
Samuel John Jackson, 64, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:03 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at OSU James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1960, a son of the late John Luther Jackson and Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson.
On June 26, 1982, Sam married the love of his life Brenda Lea (Hodge)...
Bennett Lee Wray
Mar 29, 2025
Bennett Lee Wray, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 6:11 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his children. He was born in Belton, Kentucky on July 12, 1948, and was the son of the late George Thomas Wray and Maida Alfreidia (Rose) Wray.
Bennett is survived by his four children, Tonya (Keith) Whitaker, Kevin (Tanya) Wray,...
Marvin R. Kerr
Mar 20, 2025
Marvin R. Kerr, 74, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 2, 1951, a son of the late Richard “Dick” E. Kerr and Shirley (Sprague) Kerr.
Marvin is survived by his son, Jerrod (Elizabeth) Kerr; three grandchildren, Skylar Kerr, Kace Kerr, and Kyson Kerr; five siblings, Cheryl...
April Denise (Robinson) Allenbaugh
Mar 16, 2025
April Denise (Robinson) Allenbaugh, 44, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 7, 1980, a daughter of Franchie Lee Robinson and the late Rhoda Denise (Martindell) Robinson.
She is survived by husband, Andy Allenbaugh; three children, Kobe Carnes, Alexis Carnes, and Dylon Carnes; a grandson, Kramer McKinnon;...
Robert Leon Noel Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Robert Leon Noel Jr., 63, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 23, 1961, a son of the late Robert Leon Noel and Shirley Jean (Halterman) Noel.
On June 29, 2002, Rob married Melissa Dee (Goings) Noel in DeGraff, Ohio and...
Lynn Ellen Wright
Feb 26, 2025
Lynn Ellen Wright, 75, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:52 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lima, Ohio on March 23, 1949, a daughter of the late Thomas George Ewing and Mary Francis (Horn) Watters.
On November 2, 1969, Lynn married Dwain Wesley Kerns in Lima, Ohio and he...
Gary Wayne Maddy
Feb 10, 2025
Gary Wayne Maddy, 59, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 15, 1965, a son of the late Melvin Thomas Maddy and Monabell (Hoffman) Maddy.
Gary is survived by four nephews, Mitchell A. (Mandy) Maddy, Eric (Kathi) Maddy, Kevin (Susan) Maddy, and Donnie (Larissa) Iler; and a...
Lois J. Lepree
Feb 2, 2025
Lois J Lepree
Born in New Jersey on March 29, 1936.
Lois was a member of Pleasant Grange, and a member of both the De Graff and Quincy United Methodist Churches.
Lois had a varied work career, both in New Jersey and Ohio.
Lois is preceded in death by her father Louis J. Wishney and mother Ida (Ferrari) Wishney of New Jersey, and loving...
Ruth Ann Smith
Feb 1, 2025
Ruth Ann Smith, 82, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on November 13, 1942, a daughter of the late Albert Henry Dubbs and Wanda Amelia (Brownfield) Dubbs.
Ruth Ann is survived by two daughters, Cathy Smith of Quincy and Jill Smith of Jackson...
Dennis Lynn Ward
Jan 29, 2025
Dennis Lynn Ward, 76, of Waterville and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 6:31 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Story Point Waterville in Waterville, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 23, 1948, a son of the late Stewart Robert Ward and Doris Elizabeth (Headings) Ward.
On August 22, 1970, Dennis married Sherry (Grimes) Ward in...
Robin C. Hollinger
Jan 29, 2025
Robin C. Hollinger, 62, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1962, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Edna Marie (Mowen) Hollinger-Waldron and the late Robert Eldon Hollinger.
Robin is survived by her three siblings, Cheryl (Paul) Deffenbaugh, Pat (Burley) Hall, and Randy (Karen) Hollinger; and several nieces...
