Obituaries

Connie L. (Gainey) Leveck, 73, formerly of Rushsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio.

Jeffrey Allen Payne, 71, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Belle Springs Care Center. He was born on September 22, 1954, in Bellefontaine.

Ronald C. "Huck" Elliott, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away at his residence on January 1, 2026, following several months of failing health, fighting to the very end.

Irene Garman, 96, of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.

Catherine Jane Earles, 85, of Plain City, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her Plain City residence.

Richard F. Marker, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Steven F. Ammons, 86, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1939, to the late Loretta and Floyd Ammons.