Obituaries
Obituaries
Audrey H. Meier
Mar 4, 2010
Daughter of the late Frank Leslie and Ruth (nee Grice) Meier. Sister of Lois Johnson and the late Amelita Mason. Cherished cousin of Verna E. Harcourt. Also survived by her neice, Rebecca Borunda Kimmel; nephews, Loren E. Murphy and Jonathan L. (Vickie) Murphy; four grand neices and one grand nephews and five great grand nephews Family suggests memorial donations be...
Margaret Imogene Osborn
Mar 4, 2010
Margaret Imogene Osborn of New Lebanon, Ohio and formerly of Blanchester, Ohio. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Golda (Larrick) Osborn, caring sister of the late Wilmer (Rose) Osborn, dear aunt of Anne (James) Lykins, Frank (Kathy) Osborn, great aunt of Bryan and Tina Lykins, Jonathan and Heather Lykins, Joshua and Natasha Mc Dowell, Jeff and Sabrina Ferree, Beau...
Marion L. Raithel
Mar 4, 2010
Beloved wife of the late George Raithel. Loving mother of Thomas (Therese) Raithel, John (Linda) Raithel and Donald (Kathryn) Raithel. Cherished grandmother of Mark Raithel, Stephen Raithel and Carolyn Raithel. Survived by her brother Arthur (Audrey) Lian and sister-in-law Clarine Lian. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer (the late Edwina) and Glenn Lian, and one sister, Florence...
Michael J. Mcmahon
Mar 3, 2010
Michael J. of Cincinnati. Loving husband of 51 years to Janet (nee Witzman) McMahon. Beloved father of Mary Ann (Michael) Hegner, Karen (Ronald) Reynolds, and Michele (Andy) Denzer. Proud grandfather of Sarah, Tracy, and Erin Hegner, John (Danielle) Reynolds, Mary Reynolds, Ellen and Rose Denzer. Great grandfather of Ethan Reynolds. Dear brother of George, C. Patrick, and Terry McMahon. Passed...
Doris M. (Nee Jackson) Smith
Mar 1, 2010
SMITH Doris M. (nee Jackson). Beloved wife of the late Robert Smith. Loving mother of the late Joyce Stegner. Dear sister of John Jackson. Proud aunt of Johnny (Sharon) Jackson, Jill (Mike) Jones, David (Nancy) Jackson and Denise (Rodney) Allen. Cherished daughter of the late Bluford and Mary (nee Henke) Jackson and step-daughter of the late Gladys "Dolly" Jackson. Also...
Beverly Ann Bowers
Mar 1, 2010
Loving wife of Brian Bowers. Beloved mother of Christopher, Amanda, and Melissa. Dear daughter of Barbara (Harry) Lofland and the late Jimmy Lee Clevenger. Caring sister of Jamie, Scott, Aaron, Ruthie, and Harry. Survived by many family members and friends. Passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at age 42. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Bev may...
James David Harper
Feb 27, 2010
James David Harper of Wilmington. Dear son of Jack E. Harper and of the late Eleanor Standard Harper, loving father of Nathan (Jennifer) Harper, caring brother of Joyce E. Williams, and Jacqueline R. (William) Davis, and proud grandpa of Clayton and Jack Harper. Jim died on Sat. Feb. 27, 2010 at the age of 54. Funeral services are at the...
Lawrence Edwin Hamilton Sr.
Feb 27, 2010
Lawrence Edwin Sr. was born in Loveland, OH on April 18, 1919 to Alvin and Esther Hannon Hamilton. Beloved husband of Mary Frances Greene Hamilton. Loving father of Helen Frances (the late Raymond) Gordon of Loveland, OH, Roberta Mae Wayne Dixie Sr. of Cincinnati, OH, Lawrence E. Linda Sue Hamilton Jr. of Piqua, OH, Marcia Louise (the late Roy) Britt...
Jean Frances (Nee Mitchell) Newman
Feb 25, 2010
Belved wife of Thomas C. Newman. Loving mther and mother-in-law of Karla Ann and Cecil Moore, Sandy Dee and Rich Rodich, Kerry Thomas Newman, Sharon Kay and James Shelton. Devoted grandmother of Dewayne Moore, Melanie Crawford, Stephanie Rodich, Kelsey Rodich, Nicholas Shelton, Samantha Shelton, and Hunter Shelton. Great grandmother of Tyler Moore, Austin Moore, Connor Moore, Wyatt Crawford, and Samuel...
Keyshawn William Brown
Feb 24, 2010
BROWN Keyshawn William, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents. During his short 31 days here, he touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends. Despite having fought a good fight, his life was indeed a brief gift to us all. Keyshawn William is the son of Daniel William and Rachel Suzanne (nee Ciers)...
Heather Whitehill Ray
Feb 24, 2010
She was a loving mother to Madison and Mackenzie Sweeney and daughter of Neil and Martha Ray. Heather is also survived by Steven Ray (brother), Kathy Ray, Kristine Reed, David Reed, Christian Ray, Tim Sweeney, and many loving members of her extended family. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to "Madison and Mackenzie Sweeney Educational Fund" at 5th/3rd...
Charles Edward Hicks
Feb 20, 2010
Loving husband of Malea (nee McFarland) Hicks. Beloved father of Staci, Tyler, and Ryan Hicks. Dear son of James Edward (Bonnie) Hicks and Joyce Sutton. Brother of Paul Hicks and the late James Lee Hicks. Caring son-in-law of Robert and the late Arline McFarland. Brother-in-law of Gary McFarland and Marla (nee McFarland) Jones. Uncle to PJ Hicks and many others....
James Braddock Furkin
Feb 19, 2010
FURKIN James Braddock of Milford, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Carter) Furkin. Dear father of Ramona Robinson. Loving grandfather of Celeste Sheridan, Denise Dimou, Mike Robinson, Tim Robinson and Kathy Trent. Caring great-grandfather of Adam Doty, Ian Doty, Daniel Robinson, Brooke Robinson and Morgan Trent. Proud brother of the late Margie Hines, Delsie Hardison, Audra Stotts, Ruby...
Elvin L. Summers
Feb 19, 2010
SUMMERS, Elvin L. of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved husband of 50 years to Doris M. Summers. Loving father of Herbert (Lynda) Summers, Denver (Rita) Summers, Viola Smelcer and Ricky (Rebecca) Summers. Caring grandfather of Vince Summers, Casey Summers, Jennifer Summers, Christina Summers, Curtis Smelcer, Sarahann Fisher and Ricky Summers, Jr. Proud great-grandfather of Lillie Smelcer, Megan Summers, Alex Summers and Ethan...
James Franklin Stevenson, Jr.
Feb 19, 2010
James F. "Stormy" Stevenson died on Feb. 19, 2010 at the age of ninety after a long and distinguished career as a captain of the international corrugated paper box industry. Born on June 2, 1919, he graduated from Grove City College with a degree in mechanical engineering. Despite being hospitalized with tuberculosis for 3 years, he overcame his disability to...
Violet M. Allen
Feb 18, 2010
Allen Violet M. "Bubbles" (nee Deerwester). Dear wife of the late Fred Allen. Loving mother of Roger Allen and Dale Allen. Sister of Don Deerwester. Aunt of Mark Deerwester. Grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. February 18, 2010 at the age of 79.
Joann Riegler
Feb 18, 2010
Loving wife of Francis Riegler. Beloved mother of Jack Riegler, James Riegler, and Deborah Thomas. Dear grandmother of Jenny, Greg, Meghan, Rachael, and Adrienne. Passed away February 18, 2010 at age 78.
Dorothy Jean Baltes
Feb 17, 2010
Loving wife of 59 years to Mark E. Baltes. Dear mother of Linda Kovreg, Michael (Linda) Baltes, Thomas (Marsha) Baltes and Timothy Baltes. Proud grandmother of Kyle (Leanne) Baltes, Kelly Kovreg, Brittany Baltes, Annie (Thomas) Wytock, Christopher Baltes, Kadie Baltes, Ashley Baltes, Lexi Baltes and Chelsea Baltes. Beloved sister of Henry (Millie) Osterfeld, Mary Anne (Charles) Kenny, Ruth (Ray) Munger...
Doris E. (Nee Rice) Inabnitt
Feb 17, 2010
INABNITT Doris E. (nee Rice) of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved wife of 63 years to William M. Inabnitt. Loving mother of Rosemarie Daniel and William "Billy" Inabnitt. Caring grandmother of Randy, Ryan and Kevin Daniel. Devoted Mamaw of 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Charles and Jean Rice. Cherished daughter of the late George and Marie (nee Croshaw) Rice. Preceded...
Alfred J. Shoop
Feb 14, 2010
Alfred J. Shoop of Norwood, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Delores Clark Shoop, dear father of Evelyn Jean Shoop, caring brother of Zoona Doughman, uncle of Valerlie (Gary) Bryant, and dear friend of Doris Mc Shane and Susan Overbeck. Alfred died on Feb. 14, 2010 at age 81. He proudly served in the U.S. Army.





