OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sidney in Shelby County, Ohio.

Kwok Leong

Kwok Leong

Sep 8, 2025

Kwok Kong “Jimmy” Leong, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 8, 2025, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio.

Jimmy was born on September 14, 1942, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the son of Leong Man (father) and Toh Heng (mother). He was one of 11 children (two of whom died in infancy). He worked as a tailor at his...

Gregory E Smitman

Gregory E Smitman

Sep 4, 2025

Gregory E. Smitman, 75, of Anna, passed away at Upper Valley Medical Center on September 4, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1950, to the late George and Viola (Nelson) Smitman, in Oakland, CA. Gregory was married to Lyndia Sue Smitman, and she survives. 

A full obituary is pending at this time. Services are in the care of Salm -...

Daniel A. Braun

Daniel A. Braun

Aug 26, 2025

Daniel A. Braun, 81, of Sidney, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on August 26, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Mildred (Barhorst) Braun.

On May 15, 1993, Daniel married Torch "Karen" (Glick) Braun, who survives. He is also survived by his son, Dereck (Missy) Braun of Abingdon, Maryland; and five...

James Dennis Goldsberry ll

James Dennis Goldsberry ll

Aug 18, 2025

James Dennis Goldsberry, 59, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, of Vincent, Ohio, passed away peacefully from this life on August 18th, 2025, surrounded by family and lifted by the hymn Beulah Land - his favorite song, and a reflection of the faith that carried him through life. He was born on July 21, 1966, to James and Judith (DaVita)...

Douglas Brian Hearn

Douglas Brian Hearn

Aug 8, 2025

Douglas Brian Hearn, 72, of Sidney, passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital on August 8, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held in the near future. Services are in the care of Salm - McGill & Tangeman Funeral Home - Sidney. 

James Mentges

James Mentges

Aug 4, 2025

James R. Mentges, age 74, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital on August 4, 2025, at 3:45 a.m. He was born on March 5, 1951, to the late John R. Mentges and Mary Alice Jordan. James was united in marriage to Barbara A. Mentges, who preceded him in death on June 22, 2019.

He is survived by his...

Johnny Lee Arnett

Johnny Lee Arnett

Aug 1, 2025

Johnny Lee Arnett, age 55, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. He was born on January 29, 1970, to the late David Wayne Arnett and Patsy Lee (Richard) Arnett.

Johnny is lovingly remembered by his children: Kevin (Lauren), Calvin, Sierra, Chassy (Ashley), Angel, Jordan, Johnny Jr., and Jayden....

Mary Jannides

Mary Jannides

Jun 28, 2025

Mary Jannides, 87, of Sidney, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1937, in Sidney, OH to the late John and Penelope Kookootsedes. She married Spiros Jannides on June 14, 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Penelope, Husband - Spiros, Son - John Andrew, Brother and...

Barbara Bradley

Barbara Bradley

Jun 25, 2025

Barbara Bradley, 71, of Sidney, passed away on June 25, 2025, at The Shelby County Home - Fair Haven. She was born on September 14, 1953, to the late Robert and Violet Hoelscher.

Barbara married Bruce Bradley and he survives in Sidney.  She is also survived by her 4 children - Robert (Mollie) Harris, Joe (Rhonda) Harris, Tim (Krista) Harris, and...

Daniel LeMaster

Daniel LeMaster

Jun 16, 2025

Daniel "Dan" LeMaster, 65, of Sidney, passed away at Wilson Health on Monday - June 16, 2025. Dan was born on November 27, 1959, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Revella (Huecker) LeMaster. Dan was married to Julie (Gilardi) LeMaster and she survives.

Dan was known as "Pops" to Nick Rice, Alex Wisen, Victoria (Dustin) Schellhaas, Mike (Jamie) LeMaster,...

Jada Brooke Van Hook

Jada Brooke Van Hook

Jun 15, 2025

Jada Brooke Van Hook, 20, of Sidney, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on September 10, 2004, to Darryl Van Hook and Jacqui Tobin. 

She is also survived by her daughter - Everly Moton, her sisters - Jaylee McDaniel and Chloe Riegel, as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several cousins. 

A viewing will be...

Glenda Jean Waldroop

Glenda Jean Waldroop

Jun 5, 2025

Glenda J. (Hayden) Waldroop, 63, of Spartinburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sidney, passed away on June 5, 2025, at 7:00 AM. She was born on January 28, 1962, to the late Burdette E. Hayden and the late Mary L. (Bryant) Baker. 

Glenda married David Waldroop, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2022. She is survived by her son...

Randy Belt

Randy Belt

Jun 1, 2025

Randy Belt, 75, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the Heritage Nursing Facility in Minster, Ohio. Born on May 19, 1950, in Anna, Ohio, Randy lived a life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for his work and interests.

Randy was an aluminum pourer at Ross Aluminum, where he was known...

Harold Brandon

Harold Brandon

May 29, 2025

Harold "Happy" Lee Brandon, 72, of Kirkwood, passed away at his home on May 29, 2025, at 7:03 AM. He was born on October 8, 1952, to the late Oscar and Mary (Chalmers) Brandon.

Harold was married to April Brandon, and she survives along with three children - Christy (Brian) Goings, Michael Locker, Kati (David) Epley, and Lacie Brandon, all of...

Bill Olding

Bill Olding

May 14, 2025

Wilfred "Bill" Olding, 78, of Sidney, passed away at 10:30PM, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, on Wednesday - May 14, 2025. Bill was born on April 22, 1947, to the late Wilfred and Elvina (Winner) Olding, in Sidney, Ohio. 

In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are in the care of Salm - McGill & Tangeman Funeral...

Michelle Marie Knipp

Michelle Marie Knipp

May 5, 2025

Michelle Marie Knipp, 58, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at her home on Monday - May 5, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1966, to Terry Hodgkinson and Elda Polter. She married Douglas Knipp and he survives.

A visitation will be held on Friday - May 9, 2025 from 9 AM until the time of the funeral at 10 AM...

Lindsay Marie Rice

Lindsay Marie Rice

Apr 26, 2025

Lindsay M. Rice, 43, of Sidney, passed away at Wilson Health, at 5:10 AM, on Saturday - April 26, 2025. Lindsay was born on November 19, 1981, in Sidney, Ohio, to Steve Rice and Julie Gilardi (Dan) LeMaster.

Lindsay is survived by her three children; Jaylan Johnson, Ashanti Rice, and Shanel Harris, as well as two grandchildren; Haven and Zaniylah. She...

Maria Ann Skyles

Maria Ann Skyles

Apr 1, 2025

Maria Ann Skyles, 59, of Sidney, passed away at Wilson Health, on April 1, 2025, at 8:30AM.

Funeral Services are pending at Salm - McGill & Tangeman Funeral Home - Sidney. 

Jeffrey Holmes

Jeffrey Holmes

Mar 16, 2025

Jeffrey B. Holmes, 51, of Sidney, passed away on March 16, 2025, at Wilson Health. He was born on November 12, 1973, to Jerry and Patricia Holmes, in Virginia. He is survived by his wife Annette Holmes (daughters Hailey and Ashlee), his son Ray Holmes (grandchildren Kayden and Kreed Holmes, Sophia, Zayden Holmes), daughter Emily Singh (fiance Sam Singh), father...

Carolyn Gray

Carolyn Gray

Mar 2, 2025

Carolyn Marie Gray, 78, of Houston, passed away on March 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM, at Versailles Healthcare. She was born on August 17, 1946, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late George and JoAnn (Stromengher) Sedam. 

On November 13, 1982, she married Michael Gray and he survives. Carolyn had 3 children - James (Robin) Graham, Timothy (Teresa) Graham, and Richard Graham...

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