Obituaries

Obituaries

Matthew John Shannon

Matthew John Shannon

Jan 9, 2016

Matthew John Shannon, of Union Township, Ohio passed away January 9, 2016 at home. Devoted Son of Bob and Lisa Shannon, Dear Brother and brother in law of Mike and Erin Fittes Shannon , Betty Jo and Todd Abel, Robert and Doris Eytchison, Michelle and Joe Fryer and the late Kevin Shannon. Caring uncle of Samantha Shannon, Aspen Abel, and...

Harold C. Sturgill

Harold C. Sturgill

Jan 9, 2016

Harold Clifton Sturgill, 75, of Owensville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Sturgill; Loving father of Janice and Mark Sturgill; Proud grandfather of Anthony Rose, Joey Shope, and Elishia Sturgill; Great-Grandfather of Logan and Xander Rose; Dear brother of Bob, Charlotte, Janet, and Jack Sturgill; He leaves behind several half-brothers and...

Mary Ellen Lowry

Mary Ellen Lowry

Jan 9, 2016

Mary Ellen (nee Wain) Lowry, of Batavia, OH. Born in May, 1937 in Buffalo, NY. Died peacefully on January 9, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving mother of Rebecca Lowry, Michael (Donna) Lowry and Mark (Bridget) Lowry. Proud grandmother of Steven, Gregory and Brian Lowry and Sam & Max Lowry. Cherished daughter of the late Martin and Katherine (nee...

Arthur Eugene Villwock

Arthur Eugene Villwock

Jan 8, 2016

Arthur Eugene Villwock, 87, resident of Milford, OH since 2010 and former resident of New Philadelphia, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016 following a short illness. He was born May 26, 1928 in Toledo, OH, a son of the late Robert and Anna Villwock. During High School, Arthur was very active in OCYC (Ohio...

Lloyd Edwin Sims Sr.

Lloyd Edwin Sims Sr.

Jan 6, 2016

Lloyd Edwin Sims Sr. of Goshen, OH., formerly of Cincinnati, OH. Born on December 3, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 57. Loving father of Lloyd Edwin Sims Jr., Stephanie (Michael) Callinan, Joe Ventura, Geoff Ventura, Tony Ventura and Emily Ventura. Dear brother of the late Marvin Salyers, Chelsie Salyers, Alta...

Dorothy Mae Eleton

Dorothy Mae Eleton

Jan 6, 2016

Dorothy Mae (nee Rider) Eleton of Goshen, OH., formerly of Blanchester, OH. Born on May 25, 1931 in Maineville, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 45 years to Terrel Eleton. Loving mother of Carl (Linda) Dunn, Sherry Gephart, Charlene Williams, Charles Edward (Marsha) Dunn Jr.,...

Thomas N. Seavey

Thomas N. Seavey

Jan 6, 2016

Thomas N. Seavey, age 81, passed away January 6, 2016. Loving father of Kate Szerszen (Dennis), Julie Seavey, Janet Grossman (Mark) and John Seavey (Renee). Proud grandfather of Alex and Nick Szerszen, Sam, Max and Molly Grossman and Sophie and Penn Seavey. Dear brother of Barbara Seavey. Born and raised in Maine, Tom worked for Procter and Gamble for over...

Jim Sinclair

Jim Sinclair

Jan 3, 2016

Jim Sinclair of Loveland. Beloved husband for 40 years to Jackie. Loving father of Angie and Shannon Sinclair and granddog Milo. Brother of Margie Sinclair-Parish (Charles) and Bill Sinclair (Trish). Passed away January 3, 2016 at the age of 68. Jim never met a stranger, was an Entrepreneur and was passionate about change. "Jim had the biggest heart for helping...

John P. Mathews

John P. Mathews

Jan 3, 2016

John P. Mathews, age 68, passed away January 3, 2016. Loving husband of 43 years to Linda Mathews (nee Saum). Son of the late S. Paul and Thelma Mathews (nee Cornn). Brother of Stanley Mathews and the late Kenneth Mathews. Brother-in-law of Bill Saum (Laurie), Elaine Saum, Judy Brown (Larry) and Heather Mathews. Uncle of Lisa Petrina (Chris), Mark Mathews...

Barbara Cochran

Barbara Cochran

Jan 2, 2016

COCHRAN Barbara A., 75, of Loveland, OH, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Hospice in Blue Ash, Ohio. Barbara was born on May 16, 1940, daughter of the late Vernon and Jessie Edgington. She graduated from Mowrystown High School in 1958 and married her husband of 54 years, Richard Cochran in November, 1961. Barbara worked for Hunter Savings Bank...

Alice V. Jones

Alice V. Jones

Jan 1, 2016

Alice V. (nee Baumgarten) Jones of Pleasant Plain, OH. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Walter Jones. Alice was born November 15, 1922 in Durbin, North Dakota and died January 1, 2016 at age 93. Alice and Ralph were married for 66 years. Loving mother of Andrea (Jerry) Breen, Daniel (Lynn) Jones and Craig (Cheryl) Jones. Dear grandmother of Ann-Marie...

Claude Slusher

Claude Slusher

Dec 30, 2015

Claude, beloved husband of Mary (nee McMillian) Slusher. Loving father of Christina (Kris) Brunner, Amie (Ryan) Anderson and Wendy (John) Horn. Dear grandfather of Claudia and Olivia McGeorge. Brother of Betty (Cecil) Taylor, Wendell (Shirley) Slusher, Barbara Sue Slusher, Ronnie (Marilyn) Slusher and the late William (Theresa) Slusher. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Claude passed away...

Harry Dene Mason Sr.

Harry Dene Mason Sr.

Dec 30, 2015

Harry Dene Mason Sr. of Goshen, OH. Born on May 14, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Died peacefully on December 30, 2015 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Rhonda (nee Boyd) Mason. Loving father of Alisa (Kevin) Elkins and Harry (Linda) Mason Jr. Proud pappaw of Christopher Mason, Dezerai Legg, Miranda, Haley and Amber Mason. Caring great-pappaw of Kyran...

Lowell Hardin

Lowell Hardin

Dec 29, 2015

Lowell Hardin of Milford. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Hutchison) Hardin. Loving father of James (Colleen) Hardin, Cheryl Lewis, and Matthew T. Hardin. Proud grandfather of Derek Hardin, Christina Lewis, Adam Lewis, and Brandon Lewis. Great grandfather of Caylee Lewis, Alainah Landrome, and Carson Landrome. Dear brother of Russell Hardin and John Hardin. Passed away December 29, 2015 at the...

William E. Westerfield

William E. Westerfield

Dec 26, 2015

William E. of Loveland, passed away December 26, 2015. Dear friend and husband of 42 years to Sandra (nee Desserich) Westerfield. Father of Ryan (Rebecca Fout) Westerfield and Craig Westerfield. Grandfather of Dolby William Westerfield. Brother of Kathryn Brown, Sonja Stewart and the late James Westerfield, Robert Westerfield, Mary Alva Hinkle, Jessie Duer and Barbara Moore. Brother-in-law of Russ (Karen)...

Victoria M. Riley (Nee Masters)

Victoria M. Riley (Nee Masters)

Dec 26, 2015

Victoria M. Riley (nee Masters). Beloved wife of 44 years to William W. Riley. Loving mother of Shannon Riley and Lauren Phillips (Andrew Ralston). Cherished grandmother of Kaylie and Evan Phillips. Daughter of the late Hobart and Cletha Masters (nee Roberts). Dear sister of Michael E. Masters (Judy) and James E. Masters. Aunt of Kevin and Justin Masters. Sister-in-law of...

Waurega Ruth Ervin

Waurega Ruth Ervin

Dec 26, 2015

Waurega Ruth Ervin (nee Hightower) was born in Pendleton Co., KY on January 5, 1917 to Morton "Mort" and Nellie (nee Ashcraft) Hightower and passed away on Saturday December 26, 2015 at Clinton Memorial Hospital at the age of 98. She was the owner and operator of Waurega's Beauty Salon in Blanchester, OH. She also loved to paint still life's...

Paul "Chris" Spencer

Paul "Chris" Spencer

Dec 25, 2015

Paul "Chris" Spencer Age 48 of Loveland, formerly of Perrysburg, OH, lost his battle to Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on Friday, December 25th, 2015. He enjoyed photography, the outdoors, playing volleyball and spending time with his family. Chris served honorably in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Sherry, children, Brodie Spencer, Samantha and Jeffery McDaniel. Son...

James "Jim" Pauckner

James "Jim" Pauckner

Dec 24, 2015

James "Jim" Pauckner, 59, Born August 6, 1956. Died December 24, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jim owned and operated Jim's Auto & Tire in Blanchester since 1983. He was known to hundreds of customers and friends as an honest, fair, and hard working guy who would gladly help out someone in need. Jim was a...

David L. Sears

David L. Sears

Dec 22, 2015

David L. Sears of Morrow, OH. Born on June 27, 1939 in Somerset, KY. Was called home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Strickland) Sears. Loving father of David K. (Dixie) Sears and Audra (Mark) Hunter. Caring grandfather of Chase and Peyton Hunter. Dear brother of Darryl Sears and Carole Gibson....