Obituaries

Obituaries

Walter Ernest Arnold

Walter Ernest Arnold

Jan 27, 2011

ARNOLD Walter Ernest "Ernie" of Pleasant Plain, Ohio. Beloved husband of Joetta M. (nee Lunsford) Arnold. Loving father of Brad (Chris) Arnold and the late Cheryl Jean Arnold and Marcia Moore. Proud grandfather of Mandy and Cheri Beth Moore, Andy Hyrne, Jesse and Brandon Arnold. Caring great-grandfather of 4. Cherished son of the late James B. and Bertha (nee Mink)...

Carl Ottaway

Carl Ottaway

Jan 27, 2011

Loving husband of 25 years to Kathy (nee Pendygraft) Ottaway. Dear father of Tracy (Palmer) Addison, Maryann (Phil) Turner and the late Missy Koch. Proud grandfather of P.J., Kathleen and Rachael. Beloved brother of Ed, Ray, Mick, Eileen Miller, Doris Grome and Norene Smith. Carl was very active with the First Baptist Church of Blanchester Family requests memorial contributions be...

Jack L. Shields

Jack L. Shields

Jan 27, 2011

SHIELDS Jack L. of Milford, Ohio. Beloved husband of Noreen (nee Lay) Shields. Loving father of Mike Shields, Rodney (Robyn) Shields, Sheila (Sean) Brewer and the late Jackie Shields. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pastor Bill Hounchell will be officiating the service for Jack.

William Melvin Gunter

William Melvin Gunter

Jan 25, 2011

GUNTER William Melvin of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Loving father of Kathy Hall-Nagelhout, Karen Gunter and the late W. John Gunter. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of 11 brothers and sisters. Cherished son of the late William and Opal Inez(nee Garrett) Gunter. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. A VFW memorial service will be held...

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Jan 24, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Peggy (nee Tupman) Hunt. Loving father of Colleen (Jerome) Darenkamp and Donna (Robert) Engels. Proud grandfather of Richard G. Hunt, Ryan Engels, Alex Engels, Sean Engels and Megan Darenkamp. Great-grandfather of Mersadeyes Hunt, Starla Hunt, Chloe Hunt and Sierra Hunt. Caring brother of Betty Queen, Emily Stewart, Mary Speaks, Ethel Randolph, Dorothy Jones, Diana Sue...

James Hamm

James Hamm

Jan 23, 2011

Loving husband of 12 years to Cynthia "Cindy" (nee Cox) Hamm. Beloved father of Jon Hamm, Kendra (James) Fleming, Chris Hamm, Toni (Randy) Eicher, Tammy (Randy) Rodgers. Proud grandfather of Arabella Rose, Sierra Renee, Brittney Nicole, James Alexander, Blake Nathaniel, Bethany Leighann, Andie Brynn, James Taylor. Dear brother of Jerry (Lelia)Hamm, Joseph Earl Hamm, Diana Lee (Martin) Tell. Cherished son...

Clyde L. Smith

Clyde L. Smith

Jan 22, 2011

Loving husband of the late Barbara (nee Allen) Smith. Dear father of Andy (Patty) Cox and Cecil (Debby) Hammond. Proud grandfather of six grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of the late Ernest Smith. US Army Veteran Korean War Family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Bradley Gap Freewill Baptist Church, Louisa, KY 41230.

Clara Mae (Nee Gardiner) Simons

Clara Mae (Nee Gardiner) Simons

Jan 22, 2011

SIMONS Clara Mae (nee Gardiner) of Blanchester, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late William Clifford "Bill" Simons. Loving mother of Glenn (Beverly) Simons of Louisville, KY., Robert "Bob" (Edie) Simons of Wilmington, OH., Joyce (Bill) Wise of Lebanon, OH., Dorothy "Dot" (Bruce) Phillips of Waddell, AZ. and Roger (Linda) Simons of Edenton, OH. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren...

Viola Agnes (Nee Ling) Van Osdol

Viola Agnes (Nee Ling) Van Osdol

Jan 21, 2011

Van Osdol Viola Agnes (nee Ling) of Morrow, OH. Beloved wife of the late Merrel Van Osdol. Loving mother of Tom (Margie) Van Osdol. Proud grandmother of David Van Osdol, Vicki Whitlock and John Van Osdol. Caring great-grandmother of Catherine and Cassidy Van Osdol, Nicholas, Seth and Andrew Whitlock, James and Meredith Van Osdol. Dear sister of the late Ethyle...

William E. Lewis, Jr

William E. Lewis, Jr

Jan 21, 2011

William E. Jr. of Palm Bay, Florida. Son of the late William E. Sr and the late Medrith Massie Lewis. Father of Deborah (Tim) Wilkerson of Morrow, Ohio. Grandfather of Beth Wilkerson and Becky Wilkerson both of Morrow. Family request that memorial contributions be directed to Shriner's Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.

R. Walter Brisken

R. Walter Brisken

Jan 21, 2011

R. Walter, born July 10, 1914 in Moenchengladbach, Germany, passed away on January 21, 2011. Walter was a Dipl.-Ing. and oversaw engineering development of one of the first jet engines ever to be used in airplanes. After WWII he was one of 642 German scientists hired to work for the United States Government as part of Project Paperclip. After fulfilling...

Elaine Gruber

Elaine Gruber

Jan 21, 2011

Elaine Seigle Gruber, formerly of Winnetka and Longboat Key, FL. Married Louis Gruber in 1941. A graduate of Miami University with a degree in design, she continued to pursue her interest in art and needlework throughout her life. She was also an avid bridge player. She is survived by daughters Diann Gruber (Paris, France) and Cathy Gruber; son-in-law Jack Spicer...

Edward Moore

Edward Moore

Jan 18, 2011

Loving husband of 45 years to Karen (nee Toney) Moore. Dear father of Edward "Keith" Moore and "Kevin" Douglas Moore. Proud grandfather of Adora Lynn Disque and Anthony Alexander Moore. Beloved brother of Stanley Swigert, Douglas Moore, Jeff Moore and Randy Moore. Served proudly in the US Army from 1966-1968. Retired from GE after 16 years of service. Memorials may...

Ottis Wayne Livesay

Ottis Wayne Livesay

Jan 18, 2011

Beloved son of Wanda Jean (nee Fletcher) Livesay and the late Edward Ray Livesay. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kathy and Chris Sanders of Louisville, Ky., Ed and Teresa Livesay of Maineville, Oh.. Uncle of Scott (Angie)Livesay and Cody Livesay. Family request that financial contributions to help with funeral expenses be directed to Ottis's brother: Ed Livesay, 8851 Maineville Rd....

William Edward Ponchot

William Edward Ponchot

Jan 18, 2011

PONCHOT William "Bill" Edward of Goshen, OH. Beloved husband of Sharon Kay (nee Harris) Ponchot. Loving father of Robin (Ray) Davis, Shaun (Jane) Ponchot, Dan (Julie) Ponchot and Amy (David) Whisman. Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Gene Ponchot, Janet Kenny, Jim Ponchot, Bob Ponchot, Wanda Williams, Judy Brusman , Linda Riddle and the...

Norman Ray Pohl

Norman Ray Pohl

Jan 17, 2011

Beloved husband of Muriel (nee Eggerding) Pohl. Loving father of Tamara (James) Gallaher, Timothy (Donna) Pohl, and Steven (Danielle) Pohl. Dear son of the late Rev. Walter and Florence Pohl. Proud grandfather of Beth (Chad) Grimes, Katy Gallaher, Jamey Gallaher, Chris (Erin) Majors, Jason (Christine) Majors, Josh Pohl, and Grant Herring. Great grandfather of Colten Grimes and Reese, Emerson, and...

George Michael Thomas Mcdonald

George Michael Thomas Mcdonald

Jan 17, 2011

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 19, 1925, George was the son of James V. and Emma F. (nee Blaw) McDonald. George is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Patsieann Grace (nee Misiti) McDonald, brothers-in-law Anthony John Misiti, Jr., John Monte Misiti, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Virgil Smith

Virgil Smith

Jan 16, 2011

Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Slover) Smith. Loving father of Kerry (Pat) Smith, Darrell (Donna) Smith, Sharon (Gary) Hall, Sandra (Ron) Hoskins and Elissa (Sherril) Morgan. Cherished grandfather of Leslie, Brian, Amy, Gary, Kerry, Lindsay and the late Curtis; great grandfather of Brandon, Ashley, Brittany, Jordan, Christian, Donovan, Justus, Madalyn, Luke, Tylas and Olivia; great great grandfather of Chandler. Dear...

Kenneth Dean Banks

Kenneth Dean Banks

Jan 16, 2011

BANKS, Kenneth Dean of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved husband of Barbara E. (nee Anderson) Banks. Loving father of Mark (Christal) Banks. Proud grandfather of Peyton and Grayce Banks. Dear brother of Sharleen South and the late Jim, Bill, Frank, and Clarence Banks, Carie Lockard, Wanda Caldwell, Chathrine Hatton and Marie and Angie Banks. Cherished son of the late James and Sarah...

Mary F. Glancy

Mary F. Glancy

Jan 13, 2011

Mary F. (nee Kidwell) of Sharonville. Beloved daughter of Virginia (nee Holland) and the late Orville Kidwell. Loving mother of Shawn, Corey (the late Valerie Glancy) and Jason Glancy. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Aaron, Michael, Kelsey, Alyson and Justin and great grandmother of Timothy and Mariah. Dear sister of Orville, Joyce, Linda, Ron, Dwight and the late Virginia. Died January...