Obituaries

Patricia Ann “Pat” Early Yocum, 85, of Lewistown, OH, passed away on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH.

Evelyn Lee Samson, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away on April 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Harriette Jane Edwards, 101, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, one day shy of her 102nd birthday.

Dr. Aaron Didich, 72, of Strongsville, Ohio, previously of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

Gary R. Carnes, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Stephen W. Morris, 71, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Mary Ruth Ball, 97, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Sidney, entered into eternal rest and to the arms of her Lord and Savior at 8:40 a.m. on April 23, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, and is now rejoicing with her loving husband John and her large loving family

Jo Ann Hines, 93, formerly of East Liberty, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Bluebird Retirement Community, surrounded by the dear friends who meant so much to her.

Patricia L. “Patti” Reifman, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, West Liberty.

Elisa Edelo Edu, 79, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 22nd, 2026, at their home in Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines.

Jean F. Stueve, 96, of Russells Point, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, April 17, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Lucille Marie Post, 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.