Obituaries

Pat (PattyCake) Kotsaris was welcomed into the arms of her husband Mark on April 7th, 2026, at the Columbus Alzheimer's Care facility.

Patricia Diane (Roberts) Hill, 87, of North Lewisburg, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.

Ruth Lorraine Beard, age 97, of Indian Lake, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Dorothy Mae Davidson, 92, of North Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Walnut Crossing Nursing Home.

Anthony G. Rice, 61, of Cable, affectionately known as Tony to those who knew him best, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Celestine R. “Sally” Kaczar, 81, of Huntsville, passed away at 8:28 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Marysville, Ohio, on July 11, 1944, to the late Henry and Margaret (Ryder) Shaw.

Susan A. Laird, 82, of Russells Point, OH, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.

Patricia Ann Newman, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who left a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Faith became sight for Mary Kathryn King (Mary Kay Plank), 101, of West Liberty, Ohio, on March 29, 2026, as she passed from earth into eternity.

Dwayne Lynn LeVan, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus.

Patricia A. Carter, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.

On Monday, 3/16/26, the Lord opened His arms to welcome Annie Horsley home.