Obituaries

George 'Woody' Benson

George 'Woody' Benson

Aug 25, 2010

George W.�Woody� Benson born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio February 19, 1940 passed away Wednesday August 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Nancy(Foster) and his twin sister Marilyn Burgess and nephew, David Burgess of Columbus as well as his beloved in laws Marion(Foster) and James Hartenstein...

Alois Rodolfo Wedekind

Alois Rodolfo Wedekind

Aug 24, 2010

WEDEKIND, Alois R. 67 of Miami Township, passed away August 24th, 2010. Survived by Christa Wedekind, his children; Kevin Wedekind (Wanda), Cynthia Barclay (Clay), two sisters; Clara Rosen (the late George) and Irmgard Mohr (Alan). Grandfather of Zachary, Carson, Cameron and Katherine. Preceded in death by a brother Gerhardt Wedekind and two sisters; Elfride Wedekind and...

Audrey N. Bickel

Audrey N. Bickel

Aug 23, 2010

BICKEL, Audrey N., 87 of Union Township passed away Monday August 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Louis K. Bickel. Loving mother of Charles Bickel (Marilyn) and the late Carolyn Keckeley. Affectionate grandmother of Missy Angst (Jerry). Caring sister of the late Tom and Mac McClanahan. Visitation 12 Noon till 2PM Friday with funeral services...

James H. Mann

James H. Mann

Aug 23, 2010

James H. Mann, age 43, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2010. He leaves behind his devoted wife Erin, his children Michael and Sara, step children Megan and Max, loving grandmother Iris Mann, parents Nikkie and Jimmy Hall, a host of family and friends, and will also be missed by his dogs, Peaches and Pearl. Services...

Richard Kuhlwein

Richard Kuhlwein

Aug 23, 2010

KUHLWEIN, Richard of Batavia, Ohio. Beloved husband of Grace Kuhlwein of Batavia, Ohio. Loving father of Michael R. Kuhlwein of Dallas, Texas; caring stepfather of Marla Allen Wallace of Navarre, Florida; dear grandfather of Allen Harley Wallace. Preceded in death by his parents, George Frederick and Icie (nee Wean) Kuhlwein. Died Monday, August 23, 2010 at the age of...

Rosemary L. Stamper

Rosemary L. Stamper

Aug 22, 2010

STAMPER, Rosemary L., 77 of Milford passed away Sunday August 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Louis Stamper, loving mother of Ron Stamper, Gerry Stamper, Greg Stamper, David Stamper and the late Linda Bingston. Affectionate grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 21 and great great grandmother of 1. Mrs. Stamper was active in the Order...

Ronald Walter Hoffman

Ronald Walter Hoffman

Aug 22, 2010

HOFFMAN, Ronald W. 63 of Milford passed away Sunday August 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Judy Hoffman (Moyer), loving father of Wendy Caton (Ray), Jeff Hoffman (Jenny), Matt Hoffman (Kate) and Michael Hoffman (Jamie). Affectionate grandfather of Emily, Jacob, Will, Luke, Jessica, Cooper, Gabriel, Julia, Izzy, Augusta, Jillian and Spencer. Caring brother of Sue Moyer and...

Rachel Ruth Prall

Rachel Ruth Prall

Aug 20, 2010

PRALL, Rachel Ruth (nee Robinette) Born in Bluefield, WV September 17, 1918, passed away Friday August 20, 2010 at the age of 91. Beloved wife for 73 years of the late Donald C. Prall, loving mother of Charles (Pat) Prall, Robert (Carolyn) Prall, David (Rena) Prall, Steven (Dana) Prall, Larry Prall, Donna (Denny) McCloskey and Sandra...

Venita A. Messinger

Venita A. Messinger

Aug 19, 2010

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Venita N. Messinger, 91, passed away August 19, 2010 at her New England Club home of 14 years in Anderson Township. She began her life in Garrett, IN July 8, 1919. She graduated from Manchester College in 1939, and took additional course work at Missouri State Teachers College and Purdue...

Justin Hinkle

Justin Hinkle

Aug 18, 2010

HINKLE, Justin of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Beloved son of Bob and Rita Hinkle of Mt. Orab, Ohio; caring brother of Aimy (Randy) Moler of Mt. Orab, Ohio; loving father of Damion Hinkle of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Taylor Hinkle of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Eiryn Hinkle of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Brooklyn Hinkle of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Died Wednesday, August 18,...

Clarence Miller, Sr.

Clarence Miller, Sr.

Aug 18, 2010

MILLER, Clarence Sr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Beloved husband of Wilma Jean (nee Adkins) Miller of Mt. Orab, Ohio; loving father of Frances (Roy) Short of Amelia, Ohio, Linda (Dan) Daniels of Lynchburg, Ohio and Clarence (Lydia) Miller Jr. of Williamsburg, Ohio; cherished grandfather of Terry Latham, Tammy Kenneda, Roy Short Jr., Cheri Hile, Dale Short, Robert Berger, Joni...

Elizabeth A. Martin

Elizabeth A. Martin

Aug 18, 2010

MARTIN, Elizabeth A. �Liz� of Terrace Park passed away Thursday August 18th, 2010 at the age of 79. Loving daughter of the late Oscar and Esther Martin. Liz was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she continued to provide support, especially to the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. Liz was also generous with...

Phyllis Mattan

Phyllis Mattan

Aug 15, 2010

MATTAN, Phyllis, (nee; Beauchamp) 79 of Union Township passed away Sunday August 15th, 2010 at Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township. Beloved wife of the late John H. Mattan, loving mother of Butch Crafton (Jeanette), Linda Langefeld (Ralph) and Crystal Campbell (David). Affectionate grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 14. Caring sister of John...

Louis E Christman

Louis E Christman

Aug 12, 2010

Louis E. Christman, age 91, passed away peaceful on August 12, 2010. Louis retired from the Ford Motor Co. after many years of service, and was a successful horse trainer at River Downs for 50 years. He not only raised horses but also loved and raised exotic animals. He also enjoyed woodworking and loved scouring the...

Carolyn Lee Rueppel

Carolyn Lee Rueppel

Aug 12, 2010

Carolyn Lee Rueppel, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2010. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Othella (nee Helmick) Rueppel, and will be missed deeply by her �mom and dad� Gordon and Bev Shellaberger, �sisters�, Nancy Roach and Kellee Lawler and dear friend Paul Faske. Carolyn was a social butterfly...

Marie Ellen Eberly

Marie Ellen Eberly

Aug 10, 2010

Marie Ellen (nee May) Eberly, of Milford, OH, formerly of Fairmont, WV. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Born May 9, 1919 in Fairmont, WV to George A. and Retta May. Marie Ellen passed away peacefully on August 10, 2010 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard...

Marigold Conwell

Marigold Conwell

Aug 8, 2010

CONWELL, Marigold of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Beloved mother of Phillip "Arnie" (Lois) Conwell of New Hope, Ohio, Don (Wilma) Conwell of Centerville, Ohio, Beverly Hinkell of Davidsonville, Maryland and Denise (Jamie) Neal of Mt. Orab, Ohio; loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Conwell, her parents, Edward Broad and...

Myron Carolan Bennett

Myron Carolan Bennett

Aug 7, 2010

Myron Carolan Bennett, passed away August 7, 2010, at the age of 77. He was the devoted husband of the late Nancy Lee (nee Mantiply) Bennett, cherished father of Kathleen and Christopher Bennett, loving brother of Emmett L. Bennett Jr., Clarence Bennett and Shirley Denman, and will be missed by lifelong friend, Jerry Galvin. Friends are...

Margaret J. Ballard

Margaret J. Ballard

Aug 2, 2010

BALLARD, Margaret J., 95 of Williamsburg, passed away Monday August 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Omar L. Ballard, loving mother of Carolyn Darby (Richard), Ernie Dozier, Ron Dozier, Heather McNichols (Billy) and the late Marjorie Kuntz. Affectionate grandmother of Jimmy, Lee, Lisha, Tony, Inda, Eric, David, Joey, Crystal and Loni. Great grandmother of 17...

Walter E. Fuhr

Walter E. Fuhr

Aug 1, 2010

Walter E. Fuhr was born on May 19, 1917 in Warwood, West Virginia, the son of Ervin and Ruth (nee Heil) Fuhr. Walter attended Linsley Military Academy, US Naval Academy - Annapolis, MD and Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1980. Walter continued working...