Recent Obituaries

Kent Scott Knight, 72, passed away January 18, 2020 after a brave and courageous fight, following an extended illness. The love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Carol (Hittepole), was by his side. Kent, born on January 19, 1947 to Kenneth R. and Phyllis (Young) Knight, was a proud life-long Sidney resident and community supporter. Both parents, and a sister, Kim Kendall, preceded him in death. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1966, Kent attended the University of Toledo, where...

Phyllis Jean Knight, 91, Sidney, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital at 12:30 AM.   She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   She was a life long resident of Sidney, Ohio and was born on August 11, 1928 to Harvey and Goldie (Flanagan) Young and they are deceased.   Her life was not always easy but was a life well lived.   She was married to Kenneth R. Knight and he is deceased.  She...

Billy Gene Bechler Sr., passed away on January 12, 2020, at his residence. Billy was born on January 24, 1936, in Millers Creek, Kentucky, the son of Earl and Rosella (Howell) Bechler. Both parents preceded him in death. In December of 1969, he married Barbara Carole Gardiner, who also preceded him in death. Billy was a retired electrician, and he enjoyed woodworking and taking care of his farm. He is survived by his children: Billy Gene (Esther) Bechler Jr., Barry (Sonya) Bechler, Rusty...

Diane Lee Steenrod, 86, of Sidney, passed away at her residence, on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 6:40 AM, surrounded by her family. Diane was born on August 22, 1933, in rural Wapakoneta, Ohio, the daughter of Bernard McCavana and Rowena Griffis. Both parents have preceded her in death. She was raised by Walter and Grace Kah who were her aunt and uncle. On May 3, 1952, she married Louis D. Steenrod, who also preceded her in death.  She was a homemaker and a wonderful wife, mother and...

Ina Marie (Wagner) (Metz) Hall, 91, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney.   She was the daughter of Richard E. and Mary (Klipstine) Wagner and they are deceased.   She was married to Eugene E. Metz and Donald E. Hall and they are deceased.  She is survived by her children, Mary (Michael) Masteller, Richard (Deborah) Metz, Barbara (John) Craun, Robert (Chris) Metz, Judy (Paul) Schonberger and Joseph (Melissa) Metz...

Lena "Ruth" (Hickenbottom) York, age 92, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney , Ohio, on December 17, 2019. She was born September 8, 1927 in Gilmore, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the daughter of John (Jack) Hickenbottom and Myrtle Bundy who preceded her in death. She was married to Waldo York on November 6, 1944 in Alabama. He also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Roger (Vicki) York of Montra, Ohio , 4 daughters, Judy (Bill)...

Elizabeth Ann Martinez, 65, of Sidney, passed away on December 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1954, the daughter of John J. and Ellean Freisthler Davis both parents preceded her in death. On February 27, 1998 she married Ruben Martinez, who survives in Sidney. Liz was truly an amazing woman, she was an Artist of the Saints, and her artwork hangs in many hallowed areas throughout the world. She was a member of the Gateway Art Council, did an Art Show at the Amos...

Doretta Alexander, 65, passed away at her home in Sidney, with the love of her life, Ron Alexander at her side. She was born on November 12, 1954, the daughter of Junetta Sloan. On May 28, 1993, she was married to Ronald Alexander, and for 26 years, they were a great team. Ron survives in Sidney. Doretta retired from NK Parts in Sidney, and was a very active lady, an avid bowler, and loved traveling. Her favorite times were with the girls on Wednesday nights in the bowling league, and she...

Marjorie Mary Crusey, 90, of Sidney, passed away on November 10, 2019, at 12:10 AM, at the Ohio Living, Dorothy Love Retirement Community. Marjorie was born on October 18, 1929, just outside Ft. Loramie, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Doseck) Sherman. Both parents have preceded her in death. On April 7, 1951, she married Elmer Crusey Jr., and he passed away in 2006.  Marjorie had 5 children, Teresa (Bucky) Knapp of Sidney, Lynne Layman, of Oklahoma, Neil (Lora) Crusey of Sidney,...

  God extended His invitation to come home and November 3rd the invitation was accepted. Rosemary Lou (Belton/Ollinger) “Joby” Jimearson 84, passed away quietly in her own home surrounded by family early November 3rd, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Darrell & Grace (Cauffman) Belton, her brother Thomas Belton, her sister Kay (Belton) Hadley & her husband Jimmie D. Jimearson. Joby loved a good adventure and spent a number of years living in different...