Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Barbara J. “Barb” Patridge of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on June 2, 1955, to the late Glenn and Dorothy (née Matt) Patridge in Milbank, South Dakota.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Storm Patridge.

May 23, 2025

Cecelia L. (Urton) Gulley age 70 of Seaman, OH, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family May 23, 2025. Cecelia spent her lifetime helping others both through her career as an LSW Counselor working with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and working with other AA members in her community in her 37 years of...

May 20, 2025

Bobby Craig, 55, of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born to James Craig and the late Patricia (née Lang) Craig.

Bobby is survived by his father, James Craig of Sardinia, Ohio; his siblings: Tina F. (Carl) Spriggs of Sardinia, Ohio and Brian (Annette) Craig of Sardinia, Ohio; his aunts and...

May 19, 2025

Debbie K. Moore of Mt. Orab, Ohio, 63, passed away May 19, 2025. She was born to the late Dennie and Ruth Wooten on October 20, 1961.

Debbie is survived by her children: Rachael R. R. (Nicholas) Sellman of Eastgate, Ohio; her grandchildren: Luke Sellman and Judah Sellman; her siblings: Drema McConnell of Tipp City,...

May 19, 2025

Daphene Elizabeth Srofe of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born to the late William and Alrette Hampton on August 12, 1927.

Daphene is survived by her children: Keith (Joyce) Sissel of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Nadine (Jim) Kattine of Peebles, Ohio and Debbie (David) Basham...

May 14, 2025

Paige Lillian Lewis passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was 21 years old.

Lillian was the cherished daughter of David E. Waggoner and Carrie Lynn Carter; amazing mom of Alexis Lillian Lewis; loving sister of: Quinten Carter, David Waggoner, Damien Osborne, Maranda Osborne, & Tim Cox; caring granddaughter of Marilyn Carter and...

May 14, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Spencer Hellmann, lovingly known by family as Aunt Sue, and friends as Susan, peacefully departed this life on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Loveland, Ohio. Born on December 15, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan was the cherished daughter of the late Naomi Spencer Berning. She grew up alongside sisters Virginia Spencer Stephenson, who...

May 12, 2025

Barbara M. Kleimeyer of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was 95 years old. Barbara was born in Mannford, Oklahoma to the late Roy E. and Lillie M. Wells.

Barbara is survived by her children: David (Sharon) Kleimeyer, Dale ( Bonnie) Kleimeyer, Kathy (Christopher) Van Kleeck, & Ronald (Maggie) Kleimeyer;...

May 10, 2025

Frank Clifton of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born to the late Marion and Susan Clifton on September 6, 1953.

Frank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Tena (née Amiott) Clifton of Mt. Orab, Ohio; his children: Christopher Aaron (Jammie) Clifton...

May 5, 2025

Fred McCallister of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on August 24, 1941, to the late Hobert and Ethel McCallister.

Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda McCallister; his children: Eric McCallister of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jimmy Crosier of Canton, Ohio, Adam McCallister...

May 5, 2025

Arthur Lovin Jr. of Goshen, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born to the late Arthur and Joy Lovin Sr. on October 29, 1950.

Arthur is survived by his children: Russell A. (Mary Beth) Lovin of Robertsdale, Alabama, Ryan A. (Karen Emerson) Lovin of Batavia, Ohio...

Apr 27, 2025

David Lee Souder of Brown County, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born February 19, 1952, to the late Raymond and Lilly Souders.

David is survived by his siblings: Karen Wilson of Goshen, Ohio, Sylvia Brown of Council Grove, Kansas, and Allen Souder of Bethel Ohio; also...

Apr 26, 2025

Charlene “Char” K. Elwood of Mt. Orab, Ohio, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles and Ophelia Wilson. She passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 82.

Char was the loving mother of Todd (Sara) Elwood & Heather (Bill) Christie; proud Grandma Char of Chelsea Elwood, Austin Elwood, Zachery...

Apr 22, 2025

Chris Schuster of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 58.

Chris is survived by his wife of 29 years, Pam Schuster of Georgetown, Ohio; his children: Rebecca (Daniel) Smith of Georgetown, Ohio, Jesse Schuster of Georgetown, Ohio, Emma Schuster of Georgetown, Ohio and Katie Schuster of Georgetown, Ohio; and...

Apr 12, 2025

Andrea Marie Green, a cherished Cincinnati resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her beloved daughters. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1943, in Huntington, Indiana, Andrea was never one to fake a connection - if she liked you, you knew it. She had a knack for striking up conversations...

Apr 8, 2025

Viola “Midge” E. Kouba of Batavia, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2025. She was 87 years old. Midge was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Fred and Virginia Kuntz.

Viola is survived by her children, Theresa A. Rodgers of Lebanon, Ohio and Lisa (Jeff) Brewsaugh of Mt. Orab, Ohio; three grandchildren: Bobby...

Apr 8, 2025

Mark O’Roark of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was 50 years old. He was born in Torrance, CA to Mike and Martha O’Roark.

In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his children, Savannah O’Roark of Ontario, CA and Maverrick O’Roark of Mt. Orab, Ohio, and a brother;...

Apr 5, 2025

Brian Tunks of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on April 5, 2025, at the Jewish Hospital in Kenwood, Ohio. He was 46 years old. Brian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Gerald Tunks and the late Patricia Dawes.

Brian is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marsha (née Miller) Tunks; three children: Jasmine, Emily,...

Apr 5, 2025

Charles Edward Boersig, Jr. of Milford, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Pinebrook Retirement Community on April 5, 2025, at the age of 93 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease two years ago. He was born on July 1, 1931, in St. Louis, MO to the late Charles and Esther (nee Simmons) Boersig. He met his beloved wife, Barbara,...

Apr 4, 2025

Tony A. Smith, 59, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born to the late Luther and Sandra Smith on April 8, 1965.

Tony is survived by his wife of 39 years, Candy M. Smith of Blanchester, Ohio; his daughter, Gayla R. (Roger) Lewis of Lebanon, Ohio; his grandchildren: Nolan R....