All Obituaries

Darlene E. Evilsizor, age 68 of St. Paris, OH passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in the Vancrest of Urbana, Ohio. Born on May 16, 1954 in Springfield, OH, she was a daughter of the late Edwin K. and Mary (Raines) Zwisle. Her husband, Tim Evilzisor of St. Paris, her son Dennis Lyons of Springfield, two stepdaughters, Angela Spence of St. Paris and Amy Westcott of Texas and two grandchildren, Jayden and Cooper Lyons of Springfield survive her. In addition to her parents, she was...

Bernard E. Pitsinger, Jr. of St. Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2022 in his residence. Bernard was born on July 5, 1944 in Florence, SC. He was a son of the late Bernard E. and Honey Lou (Gardner) Pitsinger. He married Madonna R. Davis on May 18, 1963 and she survives in St. Paris.  Together they raised two sons:  Bernie E. and David J. (Tonya) Pitsinger both of St. Paris.  He was a loving grandfather to a grandson, Logan, a granddaughter,...

Ray D. Rader, age 72, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Springfield Regional Hospital. Born on March 9, 1950 in Columbus, OH, Ray was the son of the late Myron and Anna (Knisley) Rader. He married Judy Longworth on June 23, 1969 and she survives.  Together they raised two children, Myke (Brian) Cooney of St. Paris and Cale (Catherine) Rader of Kettering. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Arizona Melo, Alyson Taylor, Anthony Rader, Emilia Godale,...

Dianne Lynn Gentis, age 75, formerly of Piqua Ohio passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, Ohio. Born on November 1, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, Dianne was a daughter of the late Eugene and Florence Hook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Gentis on August 24, 2020, and a brother Fred Hook. Dianne is survived by three daughters, Shelley (Alberto) Benitez, of Charlotte, NC, Sherry...

Janie S. Pinkerman, age 88, formerly of Christiansburg, OH, passed away on September 16, 2022 at 7:35 a.m. in Indian Lake Rehabilitation, Lakeview, OH. Born on July 18, 1934 in La Fayette, GA, Janie was a daughter of the late Cicero and Mamie (Cordell) Hill.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Pinkerman, 4 sisters, and three brothers. Janie is survived by her daughter Vicki L. Pinkerman of Lakeview, OH; sons,  Alan Pinkerman (Sue Sharp) of Goodfield, IL, Edward...

China Marie Stapleton, age 31, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away on September 12, 2022 at 8:18 p.m. as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on September 10, 2022.   Born on September 22, 1990 in Lima, Ohio, China was the daughter of Kevin Stapleton (special friend Emily) of Florida, and Rhonda (Tim) Harmon of Quincy.      In addition to her father, mother and stepfather, China is survived by her fiancé, Chet Tobias and their children:  Channing, and...

Earmel Dotson, 67, of Conover, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 in his residence. He was born on March 10, 1955 to the late James and Wanema (Scott) Dotson. Earmel married Cathy Spellman and she preceded him in death in 2017. Together they raised three children, Ashley Dotson (James Adkins) of Conover, Michael Dotson (Ashley Cost) of DeGraff and the late Teresa Lockwood. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Katlynn Dotson, Chelsie Dotson and Travis Lockwood and four...

Elizabeth (Libby) Evans, 90, of St. Paris, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2022 and was reunited with her husband Charles (Chuck) and son Kermit. She was born September 28, 1931 in St. Paris to Lewis Howard and Mary (Walborn) Eaton. Libby worked for many years as the cashier and cooked food for her lunch customers at Eaton's Market in St. Paris. Her shredded chicken and baked goods were a few customer favorites. Libby and her husband of 70 years, Chuck, could often be found...

Christopher David Jent, age 46, of St Paris, OH unexpectedly passed away on August 31, 2022 in his home. Born on March 3, 1976 in Springfield OH, Chris was a son of Carl Eugene Jent of Medway and Victoria (Massie) and Kenneth Rader of Terre Haute who survive. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his wife Shannon (Hassler) Jent, his two children Austin Jent and Andrea Jent, and grandson, Hunter Nesbitt all of St. Paris, his brother, Jesse (Cynthia) Jent of Dayton, maternal...

Edna M. Courlas, age 71, of Saint Paris, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2022 in her residence. She was born on June 8, 1951 in Clearwater, Florida to the late John and Mildred (Ledden) Maholick. Edna is survived by her two children, John W. (Abby Ferrell) Nickell and Rebecca (Anthony) Killion both of St. Paris, two grandchildren, Kayla (R.J) Seman of Bradford, Jacob (Brooke Long) Ward of Hamburg, Iowa, three great grandchildren, Braxten, Brantlee & Hayden and a great granddaughter on...