Obituaries

James "Jim" Kirker

James "Jim" Kirker

Jan 11, 2022

James “Jim” Kirker of Sardinia, Ohio passed away at Bethesda North Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 54. He was born to the late Donald Leroy Kirker and Norma Lee (nee Mock) Kirker on August 9, 1967 in Georgetown, Ohio. Jim is survived by his loving children Paige (Ben) Hoop of Mt....

Mary Leonard

Mary Leonard

Jan 11, 2022

Mary F. Leonard of Mt. Orab, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio she was 88 years old. Mary was born to the late Everett and Lydia (nee Watson) Anderson in Liberty, Kentucky on August 8, 1933. Mary is survived by her loving children Carl R. (Delia)...

Talmage "Leon" Blankenship

Talmage "Leon" Blankenship

Jan 9, 2022

Talmage "Leon" Blankenship Sr., age 90, of Buford, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Anderson with family by his side. Leon was born on March 15, 1931 in Newcomb, Tennessee to the late Luster and Elva (nee Perkins) Blankenship. Leon served in the United States Army. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector at Powell...

Dennis R.  Fisher

Dennis R. Fisher

Jan 9, 2022

Dennis R. Fisher of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 61. He was born to the late Norman Wayne and Dorothy Rose (Nee Mattai) Fisher Sr. on July 6, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dennis is survived by his loving children Jason (Kaci) Fisher of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Nicole (Wes) Smith...

Monica Ann Hale Woodruff

Monica Ann Hale Woodruff

Jan 5, 2022

Monica A. Hale Woodruff, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 22 years to David W. Woodruff, loving mother of Anna Woodruff of Morrow, OH, Scott Clark of Hamilton, OH, Ryan (Amanda) Clark of Villa Hills, KY, and Darren (Kristie) Woodruff of Goshen, OH; proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3...

Monica Ann Hale Woodruff

Monica Ann Hale Woodruff

Jan 5, 2022

Monica A. Hale Woodruff, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 22 years to David W. Woodruff, loving mother of Anna Woodruff of Morrow, OH, Scott Clark of Hamilton, OH, Ryan (Amanda) Clark of Villa Hills, KY, and Darren (Kristie) Woodruff of Goshen, OH; proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren;...

Dorothy Jane Reeve

Dorothy Jane Reeve

Jan 4, 2022

Dorothy Jane Reeve was born November 23, 1928, in Milford, Ohio, where she spent the majority of her life. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly and peacefully on January 4, 2022. Dorothy worked side-by-side with her husband Clarence, who preceded her in death, running two businesses until their retirement....

Charles L. Hughes

Charles L. Hughes

Jan 3, 2022

Charles L. Hughes went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 87 years old. He was the beloved husband for 49 years to JoAnn (nee’ Hendricks) Hughes, loving, cherished, influential, and caring father of Gwen (Herb) Rogers, Jackie (Ron) Wood, and Jeff (Charla) White, proud Grandpa of Micah (Jessica) Bray, Aaron...

Anthony "Tony" Tully

Anthony "Tony" Tully

Dec 29, 2021

Tony Tully of Piketon, Ohio Formerly of Sardinia, Ohio passed away on December 29, 2021 at the age of 38. He was born to Jeffrey and Melissa (nee Rogers) Tully on November 23, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tony is survived by his two beautiful daughters Olivia and Lylah Tully; his brothers Nick (Rachel) Tully of Sardinia, Ohio, and Brad...

Helga Maffey

Helga Maffey

Dec 28, 2021

Helga Maffey of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born to the late Luitpold and Maria Zenglein on August 23, 1937 in Schweinfurt, Germany. Helga is survived by her loving children Frank (Ute) Zenglein of Germany, Stephan Zenglein of Germany, Diana Maffey of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Susie (Jerry)...

Olivia  Jean Hawk

Olivia Jean Hawk

Dec 27, 2021

Olivia Jean passed away December 27th at the age of 18. She was born in Montgomery, Oh on March 23, 2003, to Jessica Armstrong Spencer. Olivia was a spirited soul with a smile that could light the room. She enjoyed sports and was very athletic. She did well in any sport she tackled including dance, tumbling, and softball. She...

Judy Van Fossen

Judy Van Fossen

Dec 27, 2021

Judy Van Fossen, of Cincinnati, OH entered rest at age 79. She was born to the late Grady and Christine Warren in Kentucky. Judy is the beloved wife of, John Van Fossen, for 50 years; cherished mother of Ron (Wendy) Eaton; proud grandmother of Nickolas Eaton, Daniel Eaton, Sarah Eaton, Breanna Furgeson, and Matthew Furgeson; dear sister of Donnie...

Raymond William Reidel

Raymond William Reidel

Dec 26, 2021

Raymond William Reidel Miamiville, Ohio – age 84, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 26, 2021. He was known by many as “The President”, as he was the founder and President of his company, Ridge Transmissions, Inc. a premier automotive transmission repair shop near Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. Ray was born on January 6, 1937,...

Lois (Nee Mckinley) Conwell

Lois (Nee Mckinley) Conwell

Dec 25, 2021

Lois (nee McKinley) Conwell of New Hope, Ohio went home to be with God on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born March 17, 1935 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Charles Joseph and Mary Lee (nee Martin) McKinley. Lois is survived by her loving children Phillip (Cheryl) Conwell Jr. Of Mendocino, California, Teri...

Christina A Vanauken

Christina A Vanauken

Dec 25, 2021

Christina A. Vanauken of Georgetown, Ohio left this earthly plain in the early morning of December 25,2021 at the age of 61. She was born to the late Paul Thatcher and Darlene (nee Remines) Lawarre on September 26, 1960 in Kenton, Ohio. Christina leaves behind her domestic partner Douglas Pack Jr.; her two sons Michael Vanauken of Amelia, Ohio,...

Lawrence P. Baer

Lawrence P. Baer

Dec 23, 2021

Lawrence P. Baer, age 72, passed away on December 23, 2021. He was the cherished son of the late Edwin and Shirle Baer, dear brother of the late Terry Baer, and loving uncle of Michael and Jeffrey Baer. There will be no services at this time.

Jeannette  D. Underwood

Jeannette D. Underwood

Dec 22, 2021

Jeannette D. Underwood, age 71, entered into rest December 22, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 10, 1950, to Walter and Jeannette Feck. Jeannette was the beloved wife of Gary R. Underwood for 49 years; the beautiful soul, strong mom of Gary R. Underwood Jr., Jennifer L. Underwood, Elizabeth M. Underwood, Jason M. Underwood; proud Mamaw...

Amy B. Fouss

Amy B. Fouss

Dec 18, 2021

Amy B. Fouss passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 52 years. She was the cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Audrey Anderson, spunky and sarcastic mom of Michael Anderson and Kayla Fouss, proud Grandma of Autumn Anderson, very humorous sister of Carl Anderson, Lori Anderson, and the late Karen Oaks-Anderson, loving aunt of...

Harvey D. Bailey

Harvey D. Bailey

Dec 17, 2021

Harvey D. Bailey, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was the cherished son of the late Claude and Edith Bailey, loving father of Michelle (Michael) Broughton, and Lynn (Andrew) Leitch, proud "Harvey" of Tyler, Cameron, and Chase Broughton, and Peyton and Declan Leitch, supportive brother of The late Lavern Bailey, Tommy Bailey,...

Michael P Holden

Michael P Holden

Dec 16, 2021

Michael P. Holden of Fayetteville, Ohio fell into his eternal sleep on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born December 18, 1951 in Mariemont, Ohio to the late Louis and Ruth (nee Sorg) Holden. Michael is survived by his loving children Christel G. (Greg) Boothby of Mt. Orab, Ohio, and Michael “Tony” (Shellie) Holden...