Obituaries

Carl Lee Purtee

Carl Lee Purtee

Jul 31, 2007

Carl Lee Purtee, age 60, died unexpectedly at home with his family by his side. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Carol (nee Puckett) Purtee, who will miss him deeply. He will also be missed by his loving children Todd A. (Angie) Purtee, Melissa Stewart and James Lee (Kelley) Purtee. Carl was the...

Florence Arlene Holt

Florence Arlene Holt

Jul 27, 2007

Florence Arlene Holt, age 76, passed away July 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Walter Holt and son, Jack Inman. She leaves behind her cherished daughters Margaret (Ron) Gaither of Fayetteville, Ohio, Kathleen Meyers of Florence, Kentucky and Lisa (Ron) Brandstetter of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Also surviving her, are sisters Bertha...

George E. Carleton

George E. Carleton

Jul 23, 2007

CARLETON, GEORGE E. Loving husband for 56 years of Doris Elaine Carleton. Proud and devoted father of Brian J. Carleton and Steven C. Carleton. Loving father in law of Marjorie R. Carleton and loving and devoted grandfather of Rachel Elizabeth and Julia Rose Carleton. Monday, July 23, 2007 in his 80th year. Family and friends are...

Joseph C. Knabe

Joseph C. Knabe

Jul 19, 2007

KNABE, Joseph C., of Williamsburg, son of the late Walter L. and Mary Louise Knabe, father of Adam and Rachael Knabe, brother of Walter Knabe, Barry Knabe and Louisa Knabe. Fiance of Goldie Marks. Mr. Knabe passed away Thursday July 19, 2007 at the age of 49. Memorial services were held Monday July 23, 2007 at...

Esther T. Palmer

Esther T. Palmer

Jul 17, 2007

PALMER, Esther T., passed away at her home in Terrace Park on Tuesday July 17, 2007 at the age of 103. She is preceded in death by her parents Carolina Louise Hirschmiller and George A. Terry, both of Buffalo, NY, and by her husband of 46 years, Mr. Michael J. Palmer. He was a research chef...

Robert Hutchins Matchette

Robert Hutchins Matchette

Jul 14, 2007

Robert Hutchins Matchette, loving husband of Patricia (Witherell) Matchette, devoted father of Eric Stowell Matchette of Cincinnati and Cynthia Webster Matchette, and dear grandfather of Lydia Dawes Hynson, both of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, July 14, 2007, age 83. Preceded in death by his parents, Eric Gordon and Aline Hutchins Matchette, brother The Rev. Richard Gordon Matchette and...

Shirley Ann Meere

Shirley Ann Meere

Jul 13, 2007

Shirley Ann Meere, born May 13, 1934, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 13, 2007. Beloved wife of James for 52 years, adored mother of Kim Vollet, Karen, Kristen, the late Matthew, and David (Shon) Meere, most loving grandmother to Joshua (Mylinda) Vollet, Bryce, Shayna, and Jorja Meere, dear...

John Martin

John Martin

Jul 13, 2007

John �Jack� Martin, age 63, passed away quietly at his home, July 13, 2007 with his cherished wife, Beverly (nee Erb) Martin by his side. He retired as a bus driver for Queen City Metro and was an avid golfer and fisherman. Jack leaves behind his dear children, Jennifer M. (Bruce C.) Scroggin, of Colerain and...

Roscoe Earl Whittymore

Roscoe Earl Whittymore

Jul 11, 2007

Roscoe was born to Dillard and Mallie Whittymore in Bond, Ky on July 23, 1932. He passed away on July 11, 2007 at his home in Amelia, Oh. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Betty, sons Roscoe, Jr. (Melinda) and David (Pam) Whittymore, sister, Ada Smith, brother, Esthus Whittymore, grandsons Michael, Ryan, Cameron and...

James Ralph Miller

James Ralph Miller

Jul 9, 2007

James Ralph Miller passed away July 9, 2007 at his home in Florida. A visitation will be held graveside,10:00 AM, July 17, 2007, Greenlawn Cemetery in Milford, with services at 11:00 AM.

David Michael West

David Michael West

Jul 5, 2007

David Michael West, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2007 at age 30. He was the cherished son of Patricia West and the late Philip �Ed� Stevens, and the beloved grandson of Edith M. West. He will also be missed by his uncles, John (Vicki), and Joe (Ann) West, their families, and many friends. David enjoyed...

Virginia L. 'Gigi' West

Virginia L. 'Gigi' West

Jun 29, 2007

WEST, Virginia L., �GiGi� 56, of Milford, passed away Friday June 29th, 2007. Beloved daughter of the late Virginia F. and Robert West and loving sister of Robert G. West (Betsy). Aunt of Jennifer Sauer (Michael) and Andrew West (Laura) and great aunt of five. Funeral service 11AM Tuesday with visitation from 10AM till time of...

James Thomas Wallace

James Thomas Wallace

Jun 29, 2007

WALLACE, James Thomas of Union Township, Ohio, passed away quietly at his home June 29, 2007, age 61. James was survived by his children, Neanna (Rick) Helton, Wendy Busch (John Cunningham), Jerry Wallace (Tammy Hock), Jamie (Kim) Wallace, and Susan (Jeff) Dunn. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren, Amber, Russell, Shawna, Felicia, Joshua, Jonathan, Alexis, Tiffany, Jake,...

Dora Mae Cornelius

Dora Mae Cornelius

Jun 27, 2007

Dora Mae Cornelius, age 66, passed away quietly,June 27, 2007 with her children by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Cornelius and the loving mother of Jeff (Mary Jo) Cornelius and Glenda Cornelius. Dora was the proud grandmother of Ryan, Travis (Erin), Katelyn and Scott and was the dear sister of...

Phyllis Ann Stuntebeck) Taphorn

Phyllis Ann Stuntebeck) Taphorn

Jun 25, 2007

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and her two brothers, Julian and Pete Stuntebeck. She was the stepmother to four children, Bob Taphorn, Virginia (Larry) Deters, Don Taphorn and Tom (Lynn) Taphorn, grandmother to seven step grandchildren and aunt to thirteen nieces and nephews. Phyllis was an accomplished poet and many of her...

John Desha Breslin

John Desha Breslin

Jun 19, 2007

John �Jack� Desha Breslin, loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather, passed away June 19, 2007 at age 75. Originally from Mariemont, OH, he lived in Brazil, Mexico, and Connecticut before moving back to Indian Hill, OH. He served his country in the Naval Reserves before starting a long and successful career in business. He rose to...

George C. Mondrut

George C. Mondrut

Jun 18, 2007

MONDRUT, George C., former resident of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away at his residence in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, June 18, 2007, age 62. Beloved son of Fannie Mondrut (currently residing in Cincinnati, OH) and the late George A Mondrut. Dear brother to Patricia (John) Hurd, loving uncle to Emily (Joel) Law, Erica (Matt) Friedersdorf, John (Kristen) Hurd...

Elizabeth Richards

Elizabeth Richards

Jun 18, 2007

Elizabeth R. (Betty) Richards (Baab), age 84, passed away June 18, 2007. She was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Resident of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, Florida, from 1983-2003. Survivors include her beloved husband of 65 years, Rick Richards, loving son, Bob Richards, wife Libby (Pangallo) of Milford, Ohio, adored grandmother of six, and great-grandmother...

Mary E. Meadows Dean

Mary E. Meadows Dean

Jun 17, 2007

DEAN, Mary Meadows., 92 of Goshen, passed away Sunday June 17, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Milford Meadows and of the late R.W. Dean. Loving mother of Robert E. Meadows, Arleen Smith, C. Gayle Reichert and the late M. Michael Meadows. Affectionate grandmother of 13, and of numerous great and great great grandchildren. Funeral services...

Elizabeth H. Gebell

Elizabeth H. Gebell

Jun 17, 2007

GEBELL, Elizabeth H. �Betty� age 69. Passed away June 17, 2007. She is survived by her loving children, Paul Gebell, Jerry Gebell, Cheryl Hall and Lori Gebell. Caring sister of Jacquelyn �Jackie� Parcell and John Clements. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Ruth Clements and a son Pat M. Gebell III. Affectionate grandmother of...