Obituaries

John 'Jack' Bernard Long

John 'Jack' Bernard Long

May 13, 2008

John �Jack� Bernard Long, 76, resident of Wyoming, passed away quietly on May 13, 2008. He was married to his childhood sweetheart Carol (Young) Long for 54 years. Both he and his wife were involved in preserving the Little Miami River and lived many years in the Milford and Miamiville area. He had a deep love...

John V. Hotze

John V. Hotze

May 12, 2008

HOTZE, John V. �Jack� of Amelia passed away Monday May 12, 2008 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Bonita Hotze, devoted father of Christine Hotze Swallow (Andy) and Sue Vance (Quinn). Affectionate grandfather of Brady, Davis and Alex Swallow and Josh Hotze and Lydia Vance. Step-grandfather of Travis, Brandon and David Dick. Mass 11AM...

Helen June Mergard

Helen June Mergard

May 12, 2008

MERGARD, Helen June, 72 of Loveland passed away Monday May 12, 2008. Loving mother of Lori Miller (Michael), Tim (Veronica) and Kenneth (Linda) Mergard. Caring sister of Betty Moore, Wanda Hack and the late Jim Davis. Affectionate grandmother of eight and great grandmother of three. Funeral services will begin 12 Noon Thursday with visitation from 10AM...

Evelyn M. Stout

Evelyn M. Stout

May 11, 2008

STOUT, Evelyn M., 84 of Reading passed away Sunday May 11, 2008. Loving mother of Nancy Siefert (Steve), James Sadler, John Sadler (Connie), Sue Mangold (TJ), Patricia Ballivian (Mao Wang) and Donna Kloth (Rick), eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial 10AM Saturday May 17th at Resthaven Memorial Park with a memorial service following at 12...

Dennis Douglas Gross Jr.

Dennis Douglas Gross Jr.

May 10, 2008

GROSS, Dennis "Doug" Douglas Jr. of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved husband of Pamela J. (nee Johnson) Gross; loving father of Joel (Heather)Gross, Nathan (Erin) Gross and Jared Gross. Cherished son of Dennis and Opal Gross; caring brother of Carol (Jim) Moreland; Valerie (Mike) Adams; Vicki (Dave) Howard and Randall (Sue) Gross. Dear grandfather to Matthew Kelly; Braxton Gross and Nathanael...

Rose Ann Benak) Noterman

Rose Ann Benak) Noterman

May 9, 2008

Rose Ann Benak Noterman born September 7, 1906, Cincinnati, Ohio. Died May 9, 2008 at age 101, Cincinnati, Ohio. Survived by daughter Mary Patricia Noterman Esposito, son-in-law Richard C. Burger, grandsons David and Mark Esposito, granddaughter Katherine M. Esposito Scarpinski, and great granddaughters Kala Rose Esposito Scarpinski and Elsa Lyn Scarpinski. Step mother to John Stanley...

Louise Ann Nicholl

Louise Ann Nicholl

May 9, 2008

NICHOLL, Louise Ann, 81 of Anderson Township passed away Friday May 9, 2008. She is survived by her children; Donald Nicholl, Douglas Nicholl, Sarah Bradley and Susan Artz, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private services at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial contributions to Crossroads...

Kelly Walsh

Kelly Walsh

May 8, 2008

WALSH, Kelly (Calene) of Dayton,OH and Florida passed away Thursday May 8, 2008 at the age of 78. Preceded by her husband Det. Dick Walsh. Survived by her daughter Vickie Daniel (Robert Melton) and step-son Mike Walsh (Kim). Grandchildren Jerry Pyles II (Tracy), L. Sean Daniel, Denise Daniel, Angela Vencil, Amy Vance and Michele Walsh, two...

Patricia Ann Cordes

Patricia Ann Cordes

May 6, 2008

CORDES, Patricia (nee Dyer) of Milford, Loving wife of the late Ralph A. Cordes, Beloved mother of Laura (Robert) Cochran, George (Liliya) Cordes, John Cordes, Kathryn (Jeffrey) Bieler and Jeanne Cordes. Survived by grandchildren Robert, Daniel, Philip, Jason, Jeremey, Gregory, Kimberly, Leah and Michelle and cherished great grandchildren Carson and James. Sister of Raymond Dyer, Robert...

Sarah L. Genova

Sarah L. Genova

May 6, 2008

GENOVA, Sarah (nee Hall), �Sally�, our beloved Mother died Tuesday, May 6th at her home surrounded by her children. She was 78 years young. Sally was a beautiful person- inside and out- with a generous and kind spirit and a great love for life. Mom was a joy to be with and she cherished every moment...

Martha S. Byrne

Martha S. Byrne

May 5, 2008

BYRNE, Martha S. (Christie), passed away May 5, 2008, following a personal battle with cancer. Martha was born August 30, 1941 in Ludington, Michigan. She had a lifetime of adventure in her short 66 years having lived in Colorado, Italy, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Michigan. Martha devoted most of her adult life to rearing her two...

Nancy L. Smith

Nancy L. Smith

May 5, 2008

SMITH, Nancy L. (nee; Kienow), of Union Township, beloved wife of Ed Smith, loving mother of Bridget, Colin and Dustin (Cyndel) Smith. Loving grandmother of William Smith and caring sister of Kathy, Bernie Jr., David, Mary, Jan, Reuth and Rachel. Devoted daughter of Bernie and Nancy Kienow. Nancy passed away Monday May 5th at the age...

Charles Newell

Charles Newell

May 4, 2008

Charles "Freddie" Newell, 54 of Hillsboro, died Sunday morning May 4, 2008, at Adams County Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1953 in Williamsburg, Ohio, son of the late Fredrick Newell and Geneva Woods. Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, gardening and the outdoors. He loved to turkey hunt and spending time with close friends. He...

Charles R. Brewer

Charles R. Brewer

Apr 27, 2008

Services were held at the convenience of the family

William F. Punch Jr.

William F. Punch Jr.

Apr 27, 2008

PUNCH, William F., Jr., beloved husband of Mary Ann Punch (nee; Criqui), devoted father of William F Punch III (Laurie), Timothy M. Punch (Pam), Joan Punch-Fleming (James) and Theresa Punch Spurlock. Caring brother of Mary M. Punch. Loving grandfather of 10. Mr. Punch passed away Sunday April 27, 2008 at the age of 80. He worked...

Ruth H. Knoop

Ruth H. Knoop

Apr 24, 2008

KNOOP, Ruth (nee Hund) beloved wife of the late Robert F. Knoop, devoted mother of Paul Knoop (Nettye Jean), of Fircrest, WA, and Linda Smith (W. Christen) dearly loved by her grandchildren, Karla Knoop of Price, UT, Robert Knoop (Karol) of Park City, UT, Blake Smith (Kathy) of Villa Hills, KY, Julie Scott (Karl) of Safety...

Shirley Ann Niebruegge

Shirley Ann Niebruegge

Apr 23, 2008

Shirley Ann Niebruegge, of Colerain, passed away quietly on April 23, 2008 at age 64 after a brief illness she fought bravely. She leaves behind her loving son Jeff (Louise Tallman) Niebruegge. She was also the dear aunt to David, Jerry Lee and Danny Zahner and cousin to Cheryl, Joy Smith, Mike Mannis, Lynn Ritchie, Angie...

Gilbert Gene Moon

Gilbert Gene Moon

Apr 23, 2008

MOON, Gilbert "Gib" Gene of Williamsburg, OH. Beloved father of Tom O. Moon of Mt. Orab, OH.; Jim I. Moon of Scottsdale, AZ; and Pam A. Moon of Middletown, OH.; loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren and numberous great-grandchildren; caring brother to Ruby Wilson of Williamsburg, OH.; Preceeded in death by his wife Vera Lou Moon. Passed Wednesday, April 23,...

Justin Michael Goodwin

Justin Michael Goodwin

Apr 22, 2008

GOODWIN, Justin Michael. Cherished son of Mike and Kathy Goodwin, beloved brother of Jennifer Goodwin and will be missed by numerous family and friends. Passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2008 at age 27. A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2008, with a gathering for friends and...

Elizabeth Jean Henkel

Elizabeth Jean Henkel

Apr 19, 2008

HENKEL, Elizabeth Jean, wife of the late John Henkel, beloved mother of William (Victoria) Combs, and Elizabeth Jean (the late Donald) Ratliff, two step sons and two step daughters, dear sister of two brothers and four sisters, proud grandmother of two grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and twelve step great grandchildren. Passed away April...