Obituaries

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...

Gwendolyn A. Gruber

Gwendolyn A. Gruber

Nov 3, 2006

Gwendolyn A. Gruber (nee Ayer), age 86, of Anderson Twp., passed away on November 3, 2006. Gwen was the beloved wife of the late William Randolph Gruber, dear sister of the late Sterling Thornton Ayer Jr. (Junie), cherished mother of Stephanie Ann Gruber (Jim Hines), and faithful companion to many furry friends, among them Mouse, Bubbles,...

John Allan Morris

John Allan Morris

Nov 2, 2006

John Allan Morris , age 48 , passed away on November2, 2006. He was the beloved son of the late Allan and Bessie Kathleen (nee Straight) Morris, dear brother of Judith (Art) Morris Dowd, cherished uncle of Rick (Lara) Banks, Linda (Jim) Doherty, and Lisa Celestine, great uncle to seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service...

Patricia M. Curry

Patricia M. Curry

Nov 1, 2006

CURRY, Patricia M. (nee; Early), 79, of Anderson Township passed away Wednesday November 1, 2006. Pat is survived by four sons; Michael (Coleen), Daniel, Timothy (Traci) and Gerald Curry and one daughter; Kathleen (Mark) Yeardley, fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Early Jr. A Memorial Mass will...

Kathleen Masminster

Kathleen Masminster

Oct 25, 2006

Kathleen Mary Carol MASMINSTER , age 68, passed away October 25, 2006. She is the cherished mother of Mary Carol Masminster, Mike (Mindy) Masminster, Karen Hyde and Keith Masminster, proud grandmother of Shannon, Brandy, JoJo, Katie, Liz and great grandmother of Tyler. Dear sister of Pat �Spade� Hennessy. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, 10:30 AM...

M. Todd Gleim

M. Todd Gleim

Oct 22, 2006

M. Todd Gleim, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the dear son of Michael and Catherine (nee Mowery) Gleim, beloved brother of Timothy (Meg) Gleim and Christina (Dustin) Little, proud father of Vanessa (Beau) Shrider and Maeghan Gleim. Friends and family are welcome Wednesday, November 1, 2006 ,...

Daniel Safford

Daniel Safford

Oct 22, 2006

Daniel �Duke� Hugh Safford was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 1st, 1952. He was the son of Thomas and Georgie Safford, and was the brother to Sim Safford, Tom Safford, Klint Safford, Susan Gaul-Safford, Jenny Safford, and Cindy Brock. After graduating from Rapid River High School in 1970, he attended West Point Military Academy for...