Obituaries

Stephen W. Heck Sr.

Stephen W. Heck Sr.

Dec 16, 2006

Stephen W. Heck Sr., 85, longtime resident of Milford passed away on December 16, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, with his family by his side. Mr. Heck was a WWII Navy Veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star while fearlessly serving his country. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Margaret (nee Strung) and dear...

Richard Hendryx

Richard Hendryx

Dec 15, 2006

Richard Hendryx, 66, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2006. He was a long time resident of the Southern Ohio Developmental Center and was the son of the late Alvin and Mary Hendryx. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences at craver-riggs.com

Laura May Hale

Laura May Hale

Dec 14, 2006

Laura May HALE, long time resident of Milford, Passed away December 14, 2006 at age 88. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Howard Hale, and the devoted mother of Sherry (Kevin) McDarty and Terry (Jerry) McQuery both also of Milford. She was also the beloved grandmother of Andrew and Amy McDarty and Lauren...

Annette 'Annie' Lauderback

Annette 'Annie' Lauderback

Dec 12, 2006

Lauderback Annette �Annie� Lauderback, age 85, previously of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2006 after a tragic accident. She is survived by her loving nieces Rebecca (Roy Burgnas) Noland, Shirley Nadicksbernd and nephew Cleveland Ray McAdams. She was also loved by numerous devoted great nieces and nephews. Friends and family are welcome Monday, December...

Anna I. Smith

Anna I. Smith

Dec 11, 2006

SMITH, Anna I. (nee; Carpenter) of Stonelick, beloved wife of the late George �Pete� Smith. Loving mother of Carol Anne Pacella-Dotson, Rheda A. Hunnefeld and Ricky J. Smith. Affectionate grandmother of four and great grandmother of two. Monday December 11, 2006 at the age of 88. Mrs. Smith was a retired postal employee who worked at...

Frances L. Osborne

Frances L. Osborne

Dec 9, 2006

OSBORNE, Frances L. 90, beloved wife of the late Judge M. Dale Osborne and loving mother of Myrna Gale Hixson of West Union, OH passed away Saturday December 9, 2006. Visitation 10AM Friday December 15th with funeral services beginning at 11AM, all at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory in Milford. Burial immediately following funeral services at...

Eileen K. Taylor

Eileen K. Taylor

Dec 9, 2006

In Loving Memory of Eileen K. Taylor, Oct. 20, 1922 � Dec. 9, 2006 Born in Providence, Utah to Ernest and Elsie Kendrick, the eighth of nine children, Eileen attended Providence schools and worked at the Utah State University until marrying Vernon Taylor. Devoted wife and loving mother, she is survived by her children: Barbara Snowden,...

Allen Gene Mccomas

Allen Gene Mccomas

Dec 4, 2006

McComas, Allen G. of West Union passed away Monday December 4, 2006 in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky at the age of 71.� He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Mary Ann (nee; Clark) McComas.� Also surviving are his children Paul McComas, Connie Sutterfield, Jan McComas-Birchfield, Shane McComas and Joy Pack.� Grandchildren Steve Young, Chad...

James Elijah Whitson

James Elijah Whitson

Nov 30, 2006

James E.Whitson, 74, long time resident of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on November 30th at his home. He has been married 53 years to his beloved childhood sweetheart, Dolores (nee Cross) Whitson, and was the devoted father of Jerry, Mark (Karen) and David (Liz) Whitson. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Jesse...

Abigail Graceland Werner

Abigail Graceland Werner

Nov 28, 2006

Abigail Graceland Werner, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2006 in Cincinnati. She was the cherished baby daughter of Emily (nee Mattes) and Chad Werner of Milford and was the dear sister of Benjamin. Abigail was also the beloved granddaughter of Ed and Linda Werner and Rich and Sherry Mattes, dearly loved by her devoted great...

Hazel Dorothy Woods

Hazel Dorothy Woods

Nov 27, 2006

Hazel Dorothy Woods,96, passed away on November 27, 2006. She leaves behind her cherished daughter Dorothy Penn. Services at the convenience of the family.

Dean Hilding Carlson

Dean Hilding Carlson

Nov 23, 2006

Dean Hilding Carlson, age 62, passed away on November 23, 2006 after a long illness. He was a navy veteran and was employed by Sara Lee. He leaves behind his beloved wife Andrea (nee Goossens) Carlson, dear children Erica (Alan) Carlson Allison and Dr. Diane (Ted) Carlson Loucopolos, cherished grandchildren Jaron and Shane Sefjack and sister...

Sharma Kay Holley

Sharma Kay Holley

Nov 21, 2006

Sharma K. Holley, 56, of Hillsboro, passed away at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati on November 21, 2006. She leaves behind her loving husband Cleve Richard Holley, children Kim Gillman, Ethel Holley, step-children Charlene Holley, Carol Mills, and Sheila Gloves. She was also the proud grandmother of fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be held...

Vernon Elmer Rouster

Vernon Elmer Rouster

Nov 17, 2006

WWII Vernon Elmer Rouster, age 89, longtime resident of Batavia, passed away November 17, 2006. He was the cherished husband of the late Mary Louise (nee Farson) Rouster, and the devoted father of Carol (David) Loving of Milford, and proud grandfather of Kimberly Loving of Montgomery and Angela Loving of Milford. Friends and family are welcome...

William A. Jewett

William A. Jewett

Nov 14, 2006

William A. Jewett, age 65, passed away on November 14, 2006 after a long illness, his loving wife Jean (nee Mulkey) Jewett at his side. He was the proud father of Michael Jewett, Lisa Johnson, Laura Jewett and Mark Jewett, and the devoted grandfather of numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends and family are welcome...

Erma Jean Hughley

Erma Jean Hughley

Nov 11, 2006

Erma Jean Hughley (nee Harris), age 78, long time resident of Cincinnati, passed away on November 11, 2006. She was the devoted mother of Eugene (Linda) Etheridge Jr, Paul (Patricia) Hughley Jr, Mary (the late Curtis) Devine and Angela (Marcus) Simpson. Erma was also the proud grandmother of five and great grandmother of seven. A memorial...

Lorraine Hawkins

Lorraine Hawkins

Nov 10, 2006

HAWKINS, Lorraine, devoted wife of Jack D. Hawkins for 58 years. Dear sister-in-law to Robert D. Hawkins (Fran), James M. Hawkins (Harriet), LouAnn Novotny (Jerry) and Janet Jones (Dave). Dear aunt of 10 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. A fifty year resident of Los Altos Hills, California, Lorraine passed away Friday November...

Maria Lirtzman

Maria Lirtzman

Nov 9, 2006

LIRTZMAN, Maria, formerly of Symmes Township, beloved wife for 33 years of Alan Lirtzman, loving mother of Alexandra Lirtzman, Ethan Lirtzman (Bonnie Wagner), Abigail Ono (Tomoyuki) and Efrem Lirtzman. Affectionate grandmother of Emily and Alexander Lirtzman. Maria passed away November 9, 2006 at the age of 57 following an 11-year battle with cancer. A battle that...

Arnold Helton

Arnold Helton

Nov 9, 2006

Arnold Helton died November 9, 2006 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome Monday, 11am until time of service, 12 Noon at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, 529 Main Street, Milford. If desired, memorials may be directed to the League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, 45103.

Henry S. Chapman Jr.

Henry S. Chapman Jr.

Nov 8, 2006

Henry S. Chapman Jr., 81, passed away at his Milford home on November 8, 2006 with his cherished wife Penelope by his side. He was a WWII veteran who flew in 19 combat missions in a B-17 aircraft over enemy occupied Germany, Holland, Belgium, Denmark and France. Henry also had a wonderful sense of humor which...