Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Joyce Louise Klingman
Jun 8, 2020
Joyce Louise Klingman age 88 of Sharonville, passed away on June 8th, 2020. Joyce was born in New Castle, Kentucky, to Nannie (Snook) Hall and Christopher Thomas Hall. She married the love of her life, Otto Fredrick (Fred) Klingman on June, 11th, 1954 in Vevay, Indiana. They were married 65 years and she was his beloved "Bright Star on a...
Randal "Buck" Perry
Jun 8, 2020
Randal "Buck" Perry of Batavia, OH. Born on March 31, 1941 in Dunlow, WV. Went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen Sue (nee Reeves) Perry. Loving father of Tamara (Stewart) Lovdal, Patty (John) Dold and Randy (Andrea) Perry. Caring grandfather of Sydney Laskarzewkski, Madison...
Thomas Henry Dressell
Jun 7, 2020
Thomas Henry "Tommy D" aka "Papa D" Dressell of Milford, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday, June 7. He made it to 88 years old, and tried his best to make it even longer. At peace, no pain, and reunited with his beloved wife Helen Dressell, who left his side almost 33 years ago. An honest, hard working,...
Martin P. O'Keefe
Jun 6, 2020
CDR Martin P. O'Keefe, USN Retired, died on June 6, 2020, in Cincinnati. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Ann; brother Thomas and his wife, Doris; children Mary O'Keefe, Bridget (Kevin) Walsh, Catherine O'Keefe, James (Amy) O'Keefe, Sarah (Gary) Stoddard, Daniel O'Keefe, and 15 grandchildren. Martin was born on December 25, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to...
Joseph Ray Wilson
Jun 5, 2020
Joseph Ray Wilson of Edenton, OH. Born on June 7, 1932 in Crab Orchard, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Etta Faye (nee Smith) Wilson. Loving father of Luther Ray (Joyce) Wilson, Ron Steven (Loretta) Wilson and Robert Perry (Diane) Wilson. Caring grandfather of...
William Ray Davis
Jun 5, 2020
William "Bill" R. Davis of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on June 5, 2020 at the age of 82. Born on July 19, 1937 in New Vienna, Ohio, son of Frank and Irene (nee Walls) Davis. He was the beloved father of Randy (Mary) Davis; proud grandfather of Asher Lee (Devon) Davis, Ryan (Jen Johnson) Davis, and Kelli Davis; great-grandfather of...
Carole Louise Miller
Jun 5, 2020
Carole Louise (nee Nice) Miller of Pleasant Plain, OH. Born on July 23, 1940 in Warsaw, IN. Went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 62 years to Merrill Allen Miller. Loving mother of Joan Schiewe and Julie Tyler. Caring grandmother of Jessica Ewen, Brian Tyler, Jonathan Tyler, William...
Holli E. Faries
Jun 4, 2020
Holli E. Faries (nee Christman) of Blanchester, OH was born May 18, 1992 to Robert Christman and Rebecca Dearth and passed away June 4, 2020 at the age of 28. Holli enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, volleyball and softball. She is survived by her husband, Joshua W. Faries; children, Connor Dean Faries and Landon Wayne Faries; and a host of nieces,...
Virginia Joanne Awe
Jun 4, 2020
Virginia Joanne Awe February 19, 1930 - June 4, 2020 Hear my prayer, O God; don't turn away my plea! Listen to me and answer me; I am worn out by my worries. I wish I had wings like a dove. I would fly away and find rest. Psalm 55: 1-2, 6 Virginia Joanne Awe, 90, known as Jo, passed...
Lois June Bradley
Jun 4, 2020
Lois June (nee McMullen) Bradley of Orange City, Fl., formerly of Milford, OH. Born on December 13, 1939 in Carthage, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2020 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Johnson M. Bradley. Loving mother of Ricky Bradley, Dennis (Misty) Bradley, Samuel Bradley and the late John Bradley....
Jack A. Gates
Jun 3, 2020
Jack A. Gates, age 75, of Maineville. Beloved husband of 54 years to Peggy (nee Blessing) Gates. Loving father of Laura (Bob) Rockstroh and Mark (Liz) Gates. Cherished Papa of Emily, Erin and Robbie Rockstroh and Mia Gates. Dear brother of Judy (the late Paul) Voet, Jill (Keith) Crutcher, and Janet (deceased) (Ron) Mangus. Passed away June 3, 2020. Jack...
Frances Eula Thompson
Jun 1, 2020
Frances Eula Thompson (nee Dressel) passed away at her home in Loveland, Ohio on June 1, 2020, at the age of 84. She is survived by two daughters, Martha (Mike Taylor) and Whitney (Rich Crettol), six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. As the only child of Frank and Eula Dressel of Hoquiam, Washington, Frances grew up in a hard-working mill town...
Ruby Mae Murphy
May 28, 2020
Ruby Mae (nee Austin) Murphy of Milford, OH. Born on October 15, 1924 in Stanford, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2020 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Murphy. Loving mother of Gwendolyn Sue (Donald) Hughes of Loveland, OH., Judy Carlene (Daniel) Williams of Winchester, OH. and Dixie Lee...
Joan C. Pollock
May 28, 2020
Joan A. (nee Cox) Pollock. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late John "Jack" Pollock. Loving mother of Michael (deceased) (Patricia) Pollock, Mary (John) Pfingst, Robert "Bob" (Lindsay) Pollock and Kathleen (Andrew) Pokupec. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Carl) Ruggiero, Casey (Andrew) Ward, J.P. Pfingst, Taylor Pollock, Abby Pfingst, Christopher Pollock, Ellie Pokupec and Bobby Pokupec. Dearest sister of Carole...
Thomas A. Blankemeyer
May 27, 2020
Thomas A. Blankemeyer of Loveland. Beloved husband of 36 years to Mary Jo (nee Kaiser) Blankemeyer. Loving father of Tony (Clare), Andy (Kristie) and Joey (Shannon) Blankemeyer. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Brooke, Elise, Connor and Zachary. Dear brother of Bob Blankemeyer, Mary Ann Jones and Carol Ann DeWald. Passed away May 27, 2020 at the age of 64. Mass of...
Charles R. Anderkin
May 26, 2020
Charles "Charlie" R. Anderkin of Hamilton. Beloved husband of Iris Anderkin. Loving father of Sylvia "Tracy" (John) Busam, Stefanie (Joe) Anderkin DeJesus, Charles B. (Betsy) Anderkin, and Heidi (Chris Godbey) Anderkin. Proud Opa (grandfather) of Liam Murray, Sabrina DeJesus, Corrina DeJesus, Caden Murray, Charles "Oliver" Anderkin, Thomas "Henry" Anderkin, and Nora Anderkin. Devoted son of the late Charles and Etta...
Patricia Ann Shank
May 25, 2020
Patricia Ann "Pat" of Pleasant Plain, OH. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Shank Sr. Loving mother of Vickie (Mark) McClure, Deborah (Ronald) Godby, Robin (Greg) Gibson and Gordon (Tracy) Shank Jr. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of...
Francis "Frank" Stoner, Jr.
May 24, 2020
Francis "Frank" Stoner, Jr. Beloved husband of the late Joyce E. Stoner. Loving father of Julie K. (Mark) Gwinn and Steve F. Stoner. Proud grandfather of Peyton and Reilly Gwinn and Kyle Stoner. Great grandfather of Jaiden. Brother of Mark and the late Jim Stoner. Passed away May 24, 2020 at the age of 75. Friends will be received Thursday,...
Douglas Paul Allen
May 22, 2020
Douglas Paul Allen "Doug" was born April 7, 1958 to Samuel Lloyd Allen and Elizabeth (nee Gatts) Caplinger and passed away May 22, 2020 at the age of 62. Doug was a 1976 graduate of Blanchester Local Schools, a graduate of Hocking College and was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He worked as an Ohio State Park Ranger,...
Pauline (Nee Eaton) Fugett Koenig
May 22, 2020
Pauline (nee Eaton) Fugett Koenig of Blanchester Ohio Born in Wicksbury, Kentucky April 16, 1931 Died May 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones, Blanchester Ohio aged 89 Daughter of Ernest Roy Eaton and Chloa Belle Griffith Eaton Married to Thomas Donald Koenig 1978 to present. She was married to Clifford A Fugett from 1948 to 1972 During...





