Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Michael R. Brooks

Michael R. Brooks

Oct 18, 2017

Michael Brooks, 60, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on October 18, 2017. He was the beloved brother of Stephen (Terri) Brooks, Bill (Delanea Love) Brooks, Charles (Terri) Brooks, and Margaret (Tom) Mobley; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Irene Brooks; sister, Juliann Miller. A funeral service will be held...

Todd Phillips

Todd Phillips

Oct 18, 2017

Todd Phillips of Lebanon. Devoted son of Marylou (Metz) Phillips and the late Paul R. Phillips. Loving father of Paul (Staci) Phillips, Hillary Phillips, Tiffany Phillips, Leah Phillips and Amber Phillips. Dear brother of Chris Phillips and the late Jeff Phillips. Todd passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the age of 59. Family and friends will be received on...

Cedric H. Frederickson

Cedric H. Frederickson

Oct 18, 2017

Cedric H. Frederickson of Cincinnati. Beloved husband of 62 years to Claire Frederickson. Loving father of Cynthia (Jamie) Landsheft, Carol Dunham, Cathy (Tom) Koenig, Chris (Liz) Frederickson, Craig (Jennifer) Frederickson, Clint Frederickson, Claudia (Joey) Lubrano and Candace (Keith) Sannella. Proud grandfather of 30 grandchildren. Graduated from Holy Cross College in 1950 and served in the Army (CIC). Worked for the...

Robert Anthony Geraci

Robert Anthony Geraci

Oct 14, 2017

Robert A. Geraci, of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Huhn) Geraci. Loving father of Teresa (John) Merk, Joseph (Gretchen) Geraci and Jeff (Sandy) Geraci. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of four. Dear brother of Ruth Nageleison, Pat Headley, Thomas Geraci and the late Betty Jo Kline and Fred Geraci. U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran....

Beryl J. Hillard

Beryl J. Hillard

Oct 14, 2017

Beryl J. Hillard, 85, of Midland, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2017. She was the beloved mother of Linda Dunlap (Don Cyrulik), Sandra Reiley, William (Barbara) Hillard, Rick (Robin) Hillard; loving grandmother of Amy (Nick) Gray, Lori (Wade) Highlander, Kenny (Karmin) Adams, Anastasia Stewart, Ambrosia (Anthony) Coleman, Ashley (Ricky) Laudermilk, Ethan Howard (Mindy Cole), Alannah...

Marjorie A. Naish (Nee Todd)

Marjorie A. Naish (Nee Todd)

Oct 11, 2017

Marjorie A. (nee Todd) Naish of Morrow. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Naish, Jr. Loving mother of Michael T. (Martha) Naish, Sr. and Richard J. Naish. Proud grandmother of Billy Naish, Tricia (Scott) Fritch and Michael T. Naish, Jr. Great grandmother of Cody Naish and Luke Fritch. Sister of the late Lavon Light and Talmage Todd. Passed away...

Ralph V. Hopkins

Ralph V. Hopkins

Oct 6, 2017

Ralph Vernon Hopkins of Loveland, OH, formerly of Milford, OH. Born on October 19, 1932 in Buford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Shirley I. (nee Malott) Hopkins. Loving father of Cathy (Chris) Cunningham, Greg Hopkins and Christopher Hopkins. Caring grandfather of Chad (Ashley)...

Annabelle E. Kelly

Annabelle E. Kelly

Oct 2, 2017

Annabelle E. Kelly, 69, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. She is the beloved mother of James Jr. (Contessa) Goodwin, Jessica Perry, and Lisa Goodwin; loving grandmother of Skylare (Levi) Walker, Tiffany Goodwin, James Goodwin III, Scott (Katie) Gregory Timms Jr., Steven Perry, Austin Stamm, Dylan Goodwin, Zachary Goodwin, Miranda Goodwin; proud great-grandmother of Madilyn Walker...

Giovannina Lucci Larocca

Giovannina Lucci Larocca

Oct 2, 2017

On October 2, 2017, Giovannina Lucci LaRocca, 96 of Midland, OH, returned to her heavenly home. Born February 14, 1921 in Pacentro, Italy. Preceding her in death, husband Raffaele LaRocca and daughter Louise Mancini. Mother; of Gary (Zoe) LaRocca SR., Midland, OH, Vincent (Yvonne) LaRocca, Coraopolis, PA, Anna Marie LaRocca, Pgh, PA. Grandmother; to Gary (Nancy) LaRocca JR., Louisville, KY,...

Rachel C. Malott (Nee Hunter)

Rachel C. Malott (Nee Hunter)

Oct 1, 2017

Rachel C. Malott (nee Hunter) of Lebanon, passed away October 1, 2017 at the age of 46. Beloved wife of 27 years to Mark Malott. Loving mother of Caleb and Hannah. Cherished daughter of Ruthie and the late Larry Hunter. Dearest sister of Larry (Jenny) Hunter and Andrew (Paula) Hunter. Dear aunt of Jordan, Josh and Hailey. Daughter-in-law of David...

Sharon (Nee Irwin) Garrison

Sharon (Nee Irwin) Garrison

Sep 30, 2017

Sharon Kay Garrison (nee Irwin) of Dixon, IL was born May 24, 1950 to Stanley and Mariam (nee Creek) Irwin and passed away September 30, 2017 at the age of 67. She is survived by her husband Terry Garrison; son, Todd (Staci) Garrison; grandchildren, Austin Cole Garrison, Elijah Jordan Garrison and Israel Justice Garrison; sisters, Lois (Mike) Horsley, Peggy (Ken)...

Elinor "Ellie" Comeau

Elinor "Ellie" Comeau

Sep 28, 2017

Elinor (Ellie) Comeau (Durbin; Schnicke), age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017 following many years of severe dementia. Ellie was the loving mother of David Durbin and Linda (Lynn) Bell (Fields; Durbin). Beloved sister of Patricia Murphy, Janet Vennemeyer, Judy Fox, Cindy Schnicke, Joni Shelton, and sister-in-law Gloria Ritter (Morris Schnicke). Grandmother to David G. Durbin, Drew...

Emily Jane Lamb

Emily Jane Lamb

Sep 27, 2017

Emily Jane Lamb, age 16 yrs, passed away in her childhood home on what would have been her 17th birthday. She gained her wings on 9-27-17 at 11:29am after battling Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma since she was diagnosed at age 14. She was her mothers, Kimberly Lamb (nee Hanrahan), best friend, soul mate, and love of her life. She was her fathers,...

Michael "Myke" Haun

Michael "Myke" Haun

Sep 27, 2017

Michael "Myke" Haun of Maineville. Beloved husband of Nicole Irwin. Proud father of Michael Anthony "Tony" Haun. Cherished son of Carloyn (nee Keith) and the late Carl Haun. Loving brother of Jacqueline (James) Hanson and the late Max Haun. Uncle of Samantha Hanson. Dear nephew of Hoddy Mackenzie. Also survived by 11 cousins and many friends. Passed away September 27,...

Ina Frances "Fran" Hoffman

Ina Frances "Fran" Hoffman

Sep 27, 2017

Ina Frances "Fran" Hoffman was born January 21, 1949 to Lee and Anna (nee Williams) Brewer and passed away September 27, 2017 at the age 68. She was the loving wife of the late John Henry Hoffman. Dear mother of J. Michael (Sandy Wisby) Hoffman, David A. (Kim) Hoffman, Christopher N. (Anna) Hoffman and Heather J. (Michael) Pruitt. Proud grandmother...

Larry Gilbert Denham

Larry Gilbert Denham

Sep 26, 2017

Larry Gilbert Denham of Goshen, OH. Born on December 20, 1943 in Soddy-Daisy, TN. Went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2017 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 51 years to Elizabeth "Liz" Ann (nee Butts) Denham. Loving father of Barry (Amy) Denham and Barbara (Ken Hutchison) Denham. Proud grandfather of Dallas Denham, Chase Denham,...

Byron L. Anderson

Byron L. Anderson

Sep 25, 2017

Byron L. Anderson of Crossville, TN and formerly of West Manchester, OH. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Stephens Anderson and father of the late Steve Anderson. Devoted father of Lisa (Jeff) Geeding. Loving grandfather of Chris Geeding, Angi Gianfagna and Traci Collier. Dear brother of Glendyl Brooks. Further, he was preceded in death by ten of his brothers...

Hugh Richard "Rich" Green

Hugh Richard "Rich" Green

Sep 24, 2017

Hugh Richard "Rich" Green of Goshen, OH. Born on March 8, 1931 in Manilla, IN. Passed away on September 24, 2017 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Lynn (nee McKinney) Green. Loving father of Heather Lynn ( Michael) Moorman. Proud grandfather of Cory Moorman. Cherished son of the late Earl Payne and Mary Katherine (nee...

Stanley Wayne Ashcraft

Stanley Wayne Ashcraft

Sep 24, 2017

Stanley Wayne Ashcraft, 71, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2017. He was the beloved brother of Roger (Sue) Ashcraft, Kenneth (Helen) Ashcraft, and Wilma Pierson; dear uncle to many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Willie Ashcraft; sisters, Naomi Cunningham and Barbara Austin. A graveside service will...

D. Joann Purnell

D. Joann Purnell

Sep 23, 2017

D. Joann (nee Ordean) Purnell of Maineville. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Richard M. Purnell. Loving mother of Connie (Jim) Helms, David (Jo Ann) Purnell, Tom (Sherry) Purnell, Debbie (Dr. John) McCall, Theresa (Mark) Tipton, Jan (Tim) Lowery, Jodi Webb, Kim (Chuck) Curran, and the late Kenneth Purnell. Proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren....