Obituaries

William “Bill” Andrew McDaniel, 95, of Lakeview, OH, passed away with his family by his side, Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, at his home.

Richard “Dick” E. Martin, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Gary Franklin Smith, 76, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, OH.

William D. Berry, 91, of Belle Center, passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Richard Lee Yoder, 88, of rural West Liberty, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 19, 2025.

Karl and Connie were married on May 1st, 1971. After a brief time apart upon Karl’s death on August 12th, 2025, they were reunited on December 17th, 2025, when Connie passed away in Somerset, Kentucky.

Gregory W. Stimmel, 67, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department, Bellefontaine, OH.

Rodney A. Skelly, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Wendell H. Connolly, 79, of Zanesfield, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 16, 2025, following several months of failing health.

Donna M. Wiley, 82, of Ridgeway, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home.

Rock E. O’Brien, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025.

Richard E. Huffman, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital.