Obituaries

Oct 21, 2019

Ella A. Searfos, 76, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 in her residence. She was born on July 12, 1943 in Arbuckle, W. Va., a daughter of Herman and Zelda M. (Sayre) Jeffries Sr. Ella had three sisters and five brothers. Survivors include a son, David Ben Searfos; daughter, Tammy Searfos; grandchildren, Charity (David) Edwards and Mara...

Oct 20, 2019

Dolores J. Botkin, age 95, formerly from Urbana, Ohio passed away 4:15 .pm. Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. She was born December 17, 1923 in Trenton, N.J. to Elmer and Anne (Matthews) Johnson. She is survived by children Brian (Maureen) Botkin of Marietta, GA and Shelley (Eric) Grotzinger of Pittsburgh, PA, grandchildren, Adam (Shuting) Grotzinger,...

Oct 13, 2019

Ruth C. Stevens, 92, passed away October 13, 2019 in Buhler, Kansas. She was born on July 8, 1927 in Tribune, KS, a daughter of Charles and Marie (Schrader) Ott. Ruth was known to many as the “Wal-Mart Lady” and retired as a greeter from the Urbana store after serving the company 28 years. She was a classy and elegant...

Oct 12, 2019

COUTS, Mozelle. Mozelle Couts, age 96 of Urbana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1923 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late James Wesley and Frances Joye (Williams) Ladd. In addition to her parents, Mozelle is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward H. “June”...

Oct 3, 2019

Agnes Mae Stallsmith, 85, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1933 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Ivan and Flossie Faye (Bennington) Cross. Agnes retired from Service Merchandise where she worked from 1978-1992. She loved watching sports and was a big OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds...

Oct 2, 2019

Shirley Almeda Hess, 83, formerly of Cable, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Four Seasons Nursing Home in Washington Court House, Ohio. She is survived by her three children, Brian (Tammy) Hess, Brenda (Dan) Conner and Brett (Teresa) Hess; six grandchildren, Randall, Holly, Tyson, Brandy, Janie and Shawn; and ten precious great-grandchildren, Paige, Nicholas, Aaron, Hunter, Camden, Brody,...

Sep 17, 2019

"I have lived not without regrets or heartaches. But I have lived a long full life. My life was filled with so much love, laughter and unforgettable family and friends. Please remember me with warm smiles and long-lasting love. For that is how I remembered all of you." God Bless Nathaniel Joseph Hardin, age 92, of Urbana passed away peacefully...

Sep 15, 2019

Joan I. (Fiocca) Patzer, 91, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She was born on March 1, 1928 in Kent, OH, a daughter of Eugene and Lucia Fiocca. Joan was a 1946 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and was class valedictorian. She graduated with high academic honors from Kent State University with...

Aug 30, 2019

BOSWORTH, Mary Maxine age 85 of Urbana passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1934 to the late Howard Ray and Gladys Mildred (Cupp) Allison in Pickaway County, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Maxine is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Dorsey Leggett Bosworth;...

Aug 25, 2019

James Robert Gingrey “Jim”, age 89, of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Jim was born on August 21, 1930, in Champaign County, the son of the late Harold and Notie (Neil) Gingrey. In Jim’s early years, farming became a way of life that he held on to throughout his entire...

Aug 17, 2019

OLEJNICZAK, Richard Alan age 64 of Sevierville, Tennessee formerly of Urbana, Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife which was the love of his life, daughter and granddaughter by his side on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1954 to the late Robert and Katherine Rose (Heslet) Olejniczak in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his parents,...

Aug 12, 2019

Martha Frances Evilsizor died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Vancrest of Urbana, OH, of natural causes. She was born April 24, 1925 to Lola E. Neer in Champaign County, Urbana, OH. She was later adopted by her grandparents, Clarence A. and Clara A. Neer. Martha worked at Shields Bootery as a young lady and later as a secretary at Howard...

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Alice Walborn, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Monarch Nursing Home, Marysville. She was born on January 9, 1944 to the late Robert and Velma (LaRue) South in Cable, OH. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ramon Walborn; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Norman and Terry...

Aug 4, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Gayle Petty, 82, of Kingscreek, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH at 2:28 PM. She was born November 3, 1936, in Champaign County, OH to Lloyd and Doris (Dill) McInturff. She was a 1954 Salem High School graduate, a member of Kingscreek United Methodist Church, Past Worthy Matron of Elizabeth M. Hood Chapter, a...

Jul 28, 2019

On the evening of Sunday, July 28, 2019, Robert “Bussy” Louis Birt passed away due to complications with his fight against cancer. He was born March 24, 1943 at home in Kennard of Salem Township, to Robert and Violet Birt. Growing up, Bussy spent most of his childhood in Northville, which was a small community approximately 7 miles west of...

Jul 27, 2019

The love of my life, William W. “Bud” Skaggs, age 74 of Urbana went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1945 to the late Jerry and Betty Skaggs in Urbana. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his siblings: Evy McNeely, Don Skaggs, Marsha Nelson...

Jul 25, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Ward Tabor, born in southern Ohio on November 1, 1924, died Thursday morning, July 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Frank and Clara Ward. Ruth was a constant reader, a skilled artist, a gardener, an animal lover, and an expert in knitting, crocheting, and sewing. While still a student at Columbus North High School, she was awarded...

Jul 23, 2019

Margit Coon, 90, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Mercy McAuley Care Center, Urbana. Margit was born on May 28, 1929 in Budakeszi, Hungary. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Hess in 1949, and second husband James Coon who passed away August 2016. James and Margit were married for 64 years. Also...

Jul 16, 2019

Patrick H. Gunsaulies, 83, of Urbana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1936 in Urbana, OH, the son of Frank W. and Marietta (Turner) Gunsaulies. Pat was a lifelong resident of Champaign County and retired from WB Marvins after 45 years of service. He was a...