Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Ruth Bright

Ruth Bright

Feb 2, 2015

Ruth Bright, 93 of Blanchester, passed away on Monday February 2, 2015. She was born on December 11, 1921 to Marion Daniel High and Leona Maude Ruddick. She was a homemaker and loved her family, shopping, flowers, and her pets. She is survived by her sons, Charles "Chuck" (Janie) Bright of Liberty Twp., OH and David (Karin) Bright of Athens,...

Amos Tincher

Amos Tincher

Feb 1, 2015

Amos Tincher, 70 of Morrow, OH, passed away Sunday February 1, 2015 at West Chester Hospital. He was born August 2, 1944 to Jack and Ethel (nee Miller) Tincher. Amos was a US Army Veteran and worked as a Police Officer for the Village of Morrow and as a custodian for Little Miami Schools. He is survived by his wife...

Rosalie "Rose" Reid

Rosalie "Rose" Reid

Feb 1, 2015

Rosalie "Rose" (nee White) Reid of Hillsboro, OH., formerly of Goshen, OH. Born on February 18, 1940 in Hamilton, OH. Passed away on February 1, 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late James Wilbur Reid. Loving mother of Florence "Becky" Conner, David Reid, Michael Reid, Aaron (Christy) Reid and the late Lester Reid. Caring grandmother of...

Eleanor Marie Lyon

Eleanor Marie Lyon

Jan 31, 2015

Eleanor Marie Lyon, 82, of Milford, passed away January 31, 2015. She was the beloved mother of Mike (Darlene) Kassner, Tony (Pam) Kassner, and Kathy (Mike) Perry; loving grandmother of six; proud great-grandmother of four. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Earl P. Lyon; parents, Clarence and Gleniss Kirskaddon. A memorial service will be held February 15, 2015...

Mary M. "Maggie" Proffitt

Mary M. "Maggie" Proffitt

Jan 28, 2015

Mary Margaret "Maggie" (nee Walker) Proffitt of Goshen, OH. Born on December 6, 1932 in Highcliff, TN. Passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur E. Proffitt. Loving mother of Clara (Randy) Philpot. Caring grandmother of Jeremy (Cassie) Philpot, Julia (David) Poe and Jennifer (Ryan) Dutlinger. Proud great-grandmother of B.J.,...

Harley Laverne Hill

Harley Laverne Hill

Jan 27, 2015

Harley Laverne Hill, 94, of Blanchester, OH was born September 20, 1920 to Ira and Mary (nee Trester) Hill and passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bethesda North Hospital. He was a US Air Force Veteran and retired from Cincinnati Milacron after years of service. He is survived by his children, Shirley Sadler and Sharon Esposito; grandchildren, Angela Schweitzer,...

Ronald Jay Edwards

Ronald Jay Edwards

Jan 26, 2015

Ronald "Ronnie" Edwards of Loveland. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Smith) Edwards. Devoted father of Ryan (Natalie) Edwards. Proud grandfather of Aubrey and Aiden Edwards. Loving son of Ruby (Vanhook) Hill. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friend Kim Murray. Ronald passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at the age of 55. Services will be held at the Tufts...

Terry B. Martin

Terry B. Martin

Jan 25, 2015

Beloved husband of the late Laurie Smith-Martin. Father of Terry Martin of Calhoun, Georgia. Son of the late Frank and Cora Martin. Brother of Mary Jane Michael, Audrey Dohme, Paris Martin, Jeepie Segelke, JoAnn Snow, late Jerry Martin, Donetta Martin, Buck Martin, Patty Kirby, Buddy Martin, Stella Swigert, Sharon Eveland and Frank Martin. Son-in-law of Arthur Smith of Loveland. Brother-in-law...

Kerry L. Welker

Kerry L. Welker

Jan 24, 2015

Kerry L., 61, of Loveland, passed away January 24, 2015. His family includes his wife Katherine I. Welker; children Katherine R. Urton (Derek) of Loveland, Joseph T. Welker (Morell) of Knoxville, TN, Alexander J. Welker of Loveland and T. Maxwell Welker of Loveland; grandchildren Katherine Grace and Charlotte Rose Urton; parents Rose W. Welker and the late James A. Welker;...

Gertrude K. Elliott

Gertrude K. Elliott

Jan 23, 2015

Gertrude K. Elliott, 98 of Blanchester passed away on Friday January 23, 2015 at the Continental Manor Blanchester. She was born January 4, 1917 to Cecil and Mary Seldonbridge Phillips. She was member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Xenia, OH, active with the Women's Prayer Club and loved her flowers. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Raymond) McDonald;...

Mary Beth Wirth

Mary Beth Wirth

Jan 22, 2015

Mary Beth Wirth passed away at age 93 Thursday, January 22 at Mason Christian Village. She was born October 28, 1921 in Duluth, Minnesota. Her husband, Ray Wirth, preceded her in death. She is survived by loving grandsons Alex Wirth and Andrew Coleman, faithful friends Mike and Paula Henschen, Kelly Hubbard, Terry Keith, Beverly Scott, and adored "granddogs" Grace and...

Arnold Xavier Lafarge Jr.

Arnold Xavier Lafarge Jr.

Jan 22, 2015

Arnold Xavier LaFarge Jr. of Loveland. Cherished son of the late Arnold Xavier Sr. and Mary Elester (nee Long) LaFarge. Beloved husband of Norma L. (nee Goodin) LaFarge. Loving father of John Maurice (Mary Christine) LaFarge, Rodney Wade LaFarge, and Melba Rene (nee LaFarge) Schultz. Proud grandfather of Emily Ferguson, Benjamin (Jaclyn) Ferguson, Andrew Ferguson, Stephen LaFarge, Christin LaFarge, Brandyn...

Lucy Anna Budde

Lucy Anna Budde

Jan 20, 2015

Lucy Anna, age 91 of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, January 20, 2014. She was born on December 25, 1923 in Reimsloh, Germany, to Hermann and Katherine (nee Brockmann) Holscher as the youngest of 12 children. She came to America in 1952 and on April 26, 1958, married Elmer J. Budde who preceded her in death...

Jeffrey Arnold Dews

Jeffrey Arnold Dews

Jan 19, 2015

Jeffrey Arnold Dews of Mableton, Georgia formerly of Loveland. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Hooten) Dews. Loving father of Laila and Aliana. Dear brother of Charles (Janice) Dews Jr, Kenneth (Karen) Dews, Maurice Dews, and the late Margaret Ann Bright. Brother-in-law of David Bright Jr. Cherished son of the late Mary and Charles Dews Sr. Proud uncle David, Michael, and...

Loraine Constable Carey

Loraine Constable Carey

Jan 18, 2015

Loraine Constable Carey, 99 of Blanchester, died on Sunday January 18, 2015 at the Continental Manor Nursing and Rehab Facility. Mrs. Carey was born on December 22, 1915 in the Second Creek Community, Blanchester, OH, daughter of the late Milton Constable and Lizzie Hallsted Constable. Family members surviving are nephew, James (Michelle) Constable; nieces, Ann Penquite and Ruth Ann Penquite;...

Charles D. Sherrod

Charles D. Sherrod

Jan 18, 2015

Charles David Sherrod, 74, of Midland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Anna Sherrod; dear father of Kathy Beddow and Danny (Debbie) Sherrod; loving grandfather of Josh (Denee) Baker, Russell (Dashia) Wood, Terri (Shane) Stroles; proud great-grandfather of five; brother of Raymond (Francis) Sherrod, Jerry (...

Mike Cotton

Mike Cotton

Jan 17, 2015

Mike of Loveland, OH. Dear son of Vicki (nee Morgan) Cotton and the late Johnny Cotton. Husband of Brandee Goldwire-Cotton. Father of Jimmy Jaworek and Anthony Marino. Brother of Todd (Kim) Monroe and Pat (Tarea) Burton. Grandson of Catherine M. (late Alvin) Morgan. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Died suddenly, January 17th at the age of...

Bobby G. Day

Bobby G. Day

Jan 17, 2015

Bobby G. Day, of Blanchester, formerly of Hamilton, was born July 23, 1945 to Elmo Day and Edith Chestnut Catron and passed away January 17, 2015 at his home at the age of 69. He retired from the Wornick Co., and was a member of the National Rifle Association, the Blanchester Senior Citizens, F&AM #44 Masonic Lodge and a Kentucky...

Damon Lee Mason

Damon Lee Mason

Jan 17, 2015

Damon Lee Mason, 45, of Owensville, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was the beloved son of Jimmy and Margaret Mason; proud father of Courtney and Garrett Lee; loving grandfather of Kallie Grace; dear nephew of many. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2pm at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, where friends will...

Patricia (Saylor) Maynes

Patricia (Saylor) Maynes

Jan 16, 2015

Patricia (nee Saylor) Maynes of Loveland, OH. Born on June 16, 1928 in Red Bird, KY. Passed away on January 16, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Foyster Maynes. Loving mother of Dianna Saylor, Joseph (Winnie) Maynes, Garry (Sandy) Maynes, Roger (Sue) Maynes, Pamela (Larry) Moore and the late Karen Maynes. Proud grandmother of 16...