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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries

Bennett Lee Wray

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Ruth Jackson

Mary Ruth Jackson

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson, born on April 22, 1932, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of “29” as she would tell everyone. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1949 and spent her early years in Shelby County. On April 17, 1949, she married John L. Jackson (deceased, 2007) in Jellico, KY and together they made their...

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Jan 11, 2025

Sandra Ruth Kerns, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:14 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl Lee Kerns and Ollie Ruth Schoen. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Misty Spencer.

Sandy is survived...

Bette Jane Stryker

Bette Jane Stryker

Jan 3, 2025

Bette Jane Stryker, 98, of Quincy, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on April 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Marion Lewis Newman and Clara Viola (Kendall) Newman.

On May 14, 1952, Bette married Charles Corwin Stryker in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded...

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

Dec 29, 2024

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman, 87, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 9:04 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born in DeGraff, Ohio on May 16, 1937, a son of the late John Sherman Baughman and Flora Luella (Kerns) Baughman. 

On November 25, 1961, Doug married Alice...

Rita J. Shaffer

Rita J. Shaffer

Dec 24, 2024

Rita J. Shaffer, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1949, a daughter of the late Roy Bricker and Doris (Strong) Bricker.

On November 5, 1973, Rita married Millard LaVern Shaffer in Quincy, Ohio and he survives, along with their four...

Teddy Grant Long

Teddy Grant Long

Dec 3, 2024

Teddy Grant Long, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio.

He was born in Logansville, Ohio on November 5, 1939, a son of the late Edwin Elmer Grant Long and

Catherine Alice (Briscoe) Long.

On June 29, 1968, Teddy married Sarah Ann (Fawcett) Long in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she...

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Nov 30, 2024

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Miami County, Ohio on March 9, 1939, a son of the late Robert Eugene Spriggs and Hazel Marie (Maggert) Spriggs.

On March 28, 1998, Bob married Sandra Darlene (Vance) Spriggs in Dalton, Ohio...

Blaine Everett Collins

Blaine Everett Collins

Nov 29, 2024

Blaine Everett Collins, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born in Troy, Ohio on November 30, 1947, a son of the late Blaine Jerome Collins and Mary Katherine (Clawson) Collins.

On November 30, 2008, Blaine married Susan "Sarah" Kay (Weisenbarger) Collins in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along with a son, Blaine...

Gizella "Gig" (Taylor) Bikacsan

Gizella "Gig" (Taylor) Bikacsan

Nov 20, 2024

Gizella “Gig” (Taylor) Bikacsan, 99, of DeGraff, walked into the arms of Jesus at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Louis A. Taylor (Szabo) and Mary (Domjan) Taylor and, after Mary’s passing, her stepmother, Suzanne...

Betty Evabelle Dowell

Betty Evabelle Dowell

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Evabelle Dowell, 90, passed away at 6:47 a.m. on November 20, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springhills, Ohio on January 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur Earl Fry and Dora Ethel (Hughes) Fry.

On January 4, 1962, Betty married Richard Lee Dowell in Sidney, Ohio and he preceded her in...

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