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Richard Bellas Obituary

BELLAS Dr. Richard C. Bellas, 67, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 6:56 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Mt. Carmel St. Anne's Hospital, Westerville, Ohio, following a sudden illness. He was born in Kingston, PA on March 25, 1941, to the late Joseph and Anna (Bagdon) Bellas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Ann (Wollhower) Bellas; three sons, Joseph R. Bellas and his wife, Carol, Troy, OH, John H. Bellas and his wife, Jennifer, Columbus, OH and Robert A. Bellas and his wife Rachel, Columbus, OH; four grandchildren, Joshua, Xander, Katie and Olivia; one sister, Jean Rahl of Luzerne, PA; a nephew, Michael Rahl and a niece, Joanne Rahl. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 22 Notre Dame Ave., Dayton, Ohio, with the Rev. Fr. Michael Holloran officiating. Interment will take place at Rest Hills Memorial Park, Little Rock, Arkansas with military honors at the graveside. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, Troy and from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary, Dayton. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary School, 40 Notre Dame Ave., Dayton, OH 45404 and St. Patrick Catholic School, 409 E. Main Street, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Michael Wollhöwer

July 27, 2008

Iàm very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Bellas.
My prayers and my thoughts are with the Bellas family.

Mike and Rose Harris

July 21, 2008

Dr. Bellas was full of life and happiness. His passing will bring much sadness to everyone who has been blessed by his company and love.

Andria Byrnes

July 19, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Bellas. The Bellas family will be in my prayers during this most sad time.

Denis Faherty

July 17, 2008

Being fortunate enough to call son John a friend, Dr. Bellas' accomplishments must also include raising good sons.

James & Christina Benseler

July 17, 2008

James and I were so sadden to hear of Mr. Bellas' sudden passing. We feel very honored to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him at the lovely spring wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bellas family.

Transcription Department Southwest General Hospital

July 17, 2008

He was a wonderful and funny radiologist and we all appreciated him at Southwest General Hospital

Phil Gray

July 16, 2008

The Bellas family - I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Your father/husband was someone I'll never forget from my days back in high school. I know that all of you admired and loved him, and were very proud of who he was. He was a very kind and loving person who had a wonderful sense of humor behind his great intellect. He will be truly missed by anyone who has ever been in his presence.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, from the whole Gray family.

Susan Huefner

July 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bellas family....

Robert Edwards

July 16, 2008

Your husband and father was a good man. We all feel your grief. He will be missed and we will always remember the gentle soul that he was.
Love, Robert Edwards and Beth O'Leary and our children, Makai, Keone, and Veronica.

Jennifer Davidson

July 16, 2008

The the family of Dr. Bellas - My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. I worked with Dr. Bellas here at Southwest General Hospital and he was a wonderful man. He was always jolly and happy. He will be missed by many.

Theresa Minton & Gang

July 16, 2008

Mr. Bellas will be deeply missed. He was a very special friend in our family. May God Bless all of you!

Love

Vance Clark

July 16, 2008

My prayers to the family of Dr. Bellas, he will truly be missed at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Hts, Ohio. He was a very nice and caring man and loved by many of us here at the hospital. To know him was to love and appreciated him, he was always the same caring man, and very considerate of others, Thank you for sharing him with us here at Southwest. God bless you in this time of your loss.

Mr Bellas will be deeply missed by everyone in my family. We are truly sorry for you loss...We are so sorry to have to miss his Farewell Service but know he and all of you are in our prayers in North Carolina. Love Theresa Minton and Gang

July 16, 2008

Debbie Charles

July 16, 2008

Mary Ann & Family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Richard will always be remembered as a kind and loving man. You and your family are in my prayers. Love to you Mary Ann.

Michael, Mary Beth & Rocco Fischer

July 16, 2008

Our deepest and most sincere condolences. Dr. B will be remembered fondly.

Jack Menzie

July 16, 2008

Jon Our prayers are with you and your family.

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