Obituaries

Amy Maria Anderson, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Eugene M. Herford Sr.,77, of Quincy, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

John J. Tuttle, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio was called to his eternal home on Friday, September 6th, 2024. John was born on April 22, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John Harlan and Marguerite Jameson Tuttle. John was born at midnight on Marble Street the night the Ottumwa Theater burned down.

Richard Eugene LeVan, 82, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Norman E. “Coop” Cooper, 65 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at the James Cancer Hospital with his loving wife by his side.

Lowell Lorain Kennedy, 80, of Urbana passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Mercy Health Urbana Hospital.

Lewis "Don" Stevens, 92, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Helen Marie (Pugh) Culp, 96, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio on January 30, 1928, to the late John and Iva (Kilgore) Pugh.

Stephen Paul Hostetler, 86, of West Liberty, affectionately known as “Pappy” by those who loved him, passed away peacefully at 3:08 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Annette Vera Ammons, also known as “Tish” to her family, was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and love to those around her. Born June 17, 1947, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Annette lived a life filled with devotion, not just to her family but her community and faith. She passed away at her residence on August 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Elmer L. Patterson, 79, of Indian Lake, OH passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH.

Melvin R. Allison, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at The OSU Brain and Spine Center.