Recent Obituaries

Krista M. Hesselbein, 75, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on January 15th, 2022, at her home in Sidney, Ohio. She was born January 31st, 1946, in Marion, Ohio the daughter of Dale and Eleanor (Flak) Porter, who are deceased. In May of 1970 Krista married Karl Hesselbein who is deceased.   Krista is survived by her three children Laura (John Thompson) Osborne of Sidney, Ohio, Emily (Dan Herbert) Hesselbein of Columbus, Ohio, and Andrew (Sherry) Hesselbein of Marion, Ohio, and...

Ronald W. Smith, 88, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on January 14th, 2022, at home surrounded by his family in Sidney, Ohio. He was born July 6st, 1933, in Sidney, Ohio the son of Royal and Aldema (Hager) Smith, who are deceased.   Ronald is survived by his two children Jennifer (Frank) St. Myers and Mike (Kathy) Smith both of Sidney, six grandchildren Nathan (Kaci) Smith, Keely (Nate) Girod, Cory (Danika) St. Myers, Joshua St. Myers, Sara St. Myers and Carly St. Myers and...

Marjorie S. Smith, 87, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on January 11th, 2022, at home surrounded by her family in Sidney, Ohio. She was born July 10th, 1934, in McCreary County, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Bertha (Chitwood) Lewis, who are deceased. In 1957, Marjorie married Ronald Smith and he survives.   Marjorie is survived by her husband of 64 years Ronald, along with two children Jennifer (Frank) St. Myers and Mike (Kathy) Smith both of Sidney, six grandchildren...

John J. Peltier, 73, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10th, 2022 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He was born on November 24th, 1948 in Minster, Ohio to Joesph and Jane (Vogelsang) Peltier who preceded him in death. John graduated from Minster High School class of 1967. After serving in the United States Air Force, John worked in banking and retired from AWP as a road safety worker. John, known affectionately as PJ, was considered by his many...

Donald E. Orndorff Sr., 80, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to the lord on Wednesday December 29th, 2021 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on August 1st, 1941 in Piqua, Ohio to Roy and Romia (Wion) Orndorff. On August 22nd, 1959 Donald married the love of his life Patricia (Pellman) Orndorff and she survives. Donald is survived by his wife Patricia of 63 years, and two sons Scott (Susan) Orndorff of North Carolina, Donald (Jeni) Orndorff Jr. of Sidney, Ohio, one...

Kurt M. Crusey, 51, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on December 22nd, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was born August 8th, 1970, in Sidney, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Marjorie (Sherman) Crusey, who are deceased.    Kurt is survived by his four brothers and sisters, Teresa (Bucky) Knapp of Sidney, Ohio, Lynne Layman of Urbana, Ohio, Neil (Lora) Crusey of Winchester, Virginia, Michael Crusey of Sidney, Ohio, along with several nieces, nephews, and...

Daniel E. Hickerson, 57, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to the lord on Wednesday December 15th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 20th, 1964 in Sidney, Ohio to Morris and Charlene (Rosebeck)Hickerson Sr. and they are deceased. Daniel is survived by his three children, Eric Hickerson of Piqua, Ohio, Ashley(Jason) Clark, and Mackenzie Hickerson both of Sidney, Ohio; and thirteen brothers and sisters, Constance (Dale) Forsythe of Piqua, Ohio, Catherine (Rick) Hagens...

Brian O. Swineford, 58, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on November 30th, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born November 5th, 1963, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, the son of Gerald and Patricia (McElroy) Swineford, who are deceased. In 1991, Brian married Deborah (West) Swineford she survives.   Brian is survived by his wife of 30 years Deborah, along with one brother Jerry (Misty) Swineford and one sister Patti (John) Wright both of Piqua, Ohio, one...

Edward Roettger Spangler, 69, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away attended by his daughter and niece Kathy on Saturday, November 27th, 2021, at Sidney Care Center in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on December 26th, 1951, in Sidney, Ohio, the tenth child of Christopher James and Carolyn (Maurer) Spangler, who are deceased. Edward is survived by his children, Amber (Keith) Freisthler, Franny (Ben) Arnett, Matthew (Jenny) Spangler, and Trent Spangler all of Sidney, Ohio; and his brothers and sisters...

Kathleen A. Crager, 67, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on November 26th, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2nd, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Harold E. and Rosa P. (Riethman) Bailey. On September 14th, 1996, Kathy married Jimmie L. Crager.   Kathy is survived by Jimmie L. Crager, her husband of 25 years, along with one brother Richard A. (Beth) Bailey of Minster and one niece Jane E. Bailey. Kathy was preceded in death by...