Obituaries

Obituaries

Joshua Lee Sturgill

Joshua Lee Sturgill

Jun 2, 2012

Joshua "Josh" Lee Sturgill, age 33 of Lebanon, Ohio. Died suddenly, Saturday, June 2, 2012. Cherished son of Daniel and Connie (nee Estes) Sturgill. Husband of Kelly (nee Hickey) Sturgill. Loving father of Karley Sturgill. Dear brother of the late Jason Sturgill. Proud grandson of Voris and Mary Estes. Caring nephew of Steve Estes and Kris Estes. Pastor Matt Morgan...

Charlotte Hoffert

Charlotte Hoffert

Jun 1, 2012

Charlotte Hoffert, sweet, fun loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away suddenly on June, 1st, 2012. Charlotte was born on September 17th, 1934 to Rose and Carl Stuzen. She married childhood sweetheart, Edward in 1955. They had four children and seven grandchildren. David Hoffert of Blue Ridge, Texas and son Gregor, Brian Hoffert of Hoboken, New Jersey...

Marie E. Dykstra

Marie E. Dykstra

Jun 1, 2012

MARIE E. DYKSTRA (nee DeBree), age 91. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of William (Patricia) Dykstra, Barbara (James) Leyda, Michael (Christie) Dykstra and the late Linda Ann. Grandmother of Sharon, Tommy, William, Kelly, Jason, Jeffrey, Justin, Rebecca and Matthew. Great grandmother of 18. Passed away June 1, 2012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 21...

Jo Ann Hosea

Jo Ann Hosea

Jun 1, 2012

Wife of Rick Hosea.

Wanda Mae (Nee Anderson) Hunt

Wanda Mae (Nee Anderson) Hunt

May 30, 2012

Wanda Mae (nee Anderson) Hunt, age 65 of Batavia, Ohio. Entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Wanda is the beloved wife of Donald F. Hunt. Loving mother of Donald (Samantha) Dwinell of Addison, Texas and David Dwinell of Bloomington, IN. Caring grandmother of Kiera Dwinell. Cherished daughter of the late William F. and Helen E. (nee Shumate)...

Sharon Sue Hahn

Sharon Sue Hahn

May 30, 2012

Sharon Sue of Loveland. Beloved mother of Monica Hahn Smith (Randy Wernke)of Loveland, Aaron Hahn of Loveland. Grandmother of Ryan Stemmerding, Bradley Smith and Kadyn Lewis. Sister of Phyllis (Jay) Twilley of Maineville, Esther (Charles) Baston of Middletown, Debora Driscoll of Lebanon and the late Raymond Driscoll Jr. and the late Rodney Driscoll. Cherished daughter of the late Raymond Driscoll...

Betty Beatrice (Nee Bailey) Ritter

Betty Beatrice (Nee Bailey) Ritter

May 29, 2012

Betty Beatrice (nee Bailey) Ritter, age 88, of Loveland, OH., Goshen Township. Entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Ritter, Sr. Loving mother of Joseph (Shirley) Ritter Jr., Phyllis (John) Strathmann, Gregory (Mary) Ritter Sr., and the late Veronica Eckart and Tom Ritter. Caring grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren....

Edna Cornett

Edna Cornett

May 29, 2012

Edna Dianna Cornett of Goshen, OH. Caring daughter of Mildred (nee Royse) Layman and the late Dale Layman. Loving wife of 37 years to Edward Cornett. Dear mother of John (Vanessa) Cornett of Goshen, Steven (Shannon) Cornett of Goshen and Amy (Richard) St. John of Hamilton. Proud grandmother of Shawn Cornett and Nathan Cornett. Loving step-grandmother of Ericka Wells and...

Gene O. Brown

Gene O. Brown

May 28, 2012

Gene O. Brown, age 77, of Goshen, OH. Went suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2012. Beloved husband of 58 years to Wilda Joan (nee Vaughters) Brown. Loving father of Richard (Lynn) Brown, David (Sondra) Brown, Tim Brown, Carol Jean Brown and the late Steve and Susan Brown. Caring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....

Catherine Cathi Figart

Catherine Cathi Figart

May 28, 2012

FIGART Catherine "Cathi" (nee Heaton) of Blanchester, OH. Loving wife of 29 years to Roger Figart Sr. Dear mom of Katie Figart, Aaron Figart, Roger Figart II, Lisa Behymer, Natalie Figart, Lori Figart and Kevin Behymer. Proud grandmother of Trevor Rayne Figart, Ryan and Lyle Behymer. Beloved daughter of Ron and Peggy (nee Sims) Heaton. Dear sister of Arlyn (Dawn)...

Dennis R. Cronin

Dennis R. Cronin

May 26, 2012

Dennis Cronin "Big D" born April 1, 1958 in Wilmington, OH to the late Clarence and Theresa (nee Quallen) Cronin. Passed away on May 26, 2012 in Springfield, OH. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Virginia (nee Aubry) Cronin, sons Eric J. (Ashley) Cronin of Fayetteville and Brian D. (Holly) Cronin of Springboro. He was also...

Russell D Phelps

Russell D Phelps

May 24, 2012

Russell D. of Loveland. Beloved husband of Evadean Phelps and the late Alma Jean Phelps. Loving father of Connie Carolyn (Gary Paul) Enix, Gary Russell (Shirley Sue) Phelps, and James Allen (Elaine) Phelps. Step father of Dwight Sears, Kathy (Mike) McClanahan, Douglas Sears, Marvin (Donna) Sears, Daniel Sears, and Marsha (Greg) Barnes. Proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 27 great...

Kimberly Pearl Howlett

Kimberly Pearl Howlett

May 23, 2012

Kimberly "Kim" Pearl Howlett, age 33 of Goshen, Ohio. Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She is survived by her loving parents; Mayo E. Howlett Sr. and Joyce D. Holland, brother; Mayo E. Howlett Jr., caring provider; Naomi Weber, aunt; Bernice Lloyd and numerous loving cousins. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation...

Thomas R. Lynch

Thomas R. Lynch

May 22, 2012

Thomas R. Lynch of Blanchester, OH, born December 10, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to Thomas C. and Willie "Mabel" (nee Heck) Lynch, passed away May 22, 2012 at the age of 58. He was the dear father of Thomas "Bub" (Kelly) Lynch II of Blanchester, Emily B. (Aaron) Kinser of Middletown and Justin R. Lynch of Blanchester and step-father of...

Dale Wayne Franz

Dale Wayne Franz

May 18, 2012

Dale Wayne Franz, age 60, of Winchester, OH. Went suddenly on Friday, May 18, 2012. Beloved husband of 38 years to Lee (nee Metz) Franz. Loving father of Don (Tonya) Franz and the late Tony Franz. Caring grandfather of Donny Jr. and Dylan Franz. Dear brother of Marvin and Raymond Franz, Linda Waltz, Barbara Hall and the late Bonnie Mains....

Pastor Brent Schnell

Pastor Brent Schnell

May 16, 2012

Pastor Brent Schnell of Blanchester, OH, son of the late Philip E. and Margaret Jane (nee Shanor) Schnell born October 4, 1947 and passed away May 16, 2012. Loving husband of 34 years to Judy Schnell. Dear father of Gidget Jones, Cherene Elam, Shayne K. Schnell and step-father of Deana Young and the late Jana Lindsey, and Todd Lindsey. Proud...

Erma Jean Cowdrey

Erma Jean Cowdrey

May 16, 2012

In loving memory of our mother, Erma Jean Cowdrey, who peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Mason Christian Village. She is survived by her three children Rebecca (Linsey) Shields of Portland, OR, David (Brenda) Cowdrey of Robinson, IL and Richard (Cindy) Cowdrey of Gambier, OH; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Sharon Louise Herbert

Sharon Louise Herbert

May 15, 2012

Sharon Louise Herbert of Loveland. Beloved wife of Albert Lee "Sonny" Herbert. Loving mother of Stanley, Larry, Michael, James, and Edwin Herbert. Grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Passed away May 15, 2012 at age 71. No services will be held. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH...

John William Southcombe

John William Southcombe

May 15, 2012

John William Southcombe, 90, of Fayetteville Ohio, died Tuesday. He was born to the late George and Bessie Southcombe, April 17, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH. John graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN in 1942. He married the late Verla Southcombe (Sagers) in 1944 at the Tinker Air Force Base in OK. John was a veteran of WWII,...

Judith A. (Nee Smith) Arnold

Judith A. (Nee Smith) Arnold

May 12, 2012

Judith A. (nee Smith) Arnold, age 65, of Goshen, OH. Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Beloved wife of William C. Arnold. Loving mother of Anthony (Patricia) Hunt, Julia Arnold, Elaina (Paul) Arnold Maloney and Joshua (Pamela) Terwilleger. Caring grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear sister of Jim, Joe and Terry Smith. Cherished...