Obituaries

Nov 18, 2021

Cora Smith fell into her eternal sleep on November 18, 2021 at the ripe age of 101.  She was born on September 19, 1920 to the late Letcher and Lillie Strong in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Cora is survived by her 3 nieces.

In addition to her parents Cora was preceded in death by her beloved...

Nov 17, 2021

Patricia Witherell Matchette Age 96, passed away on November 17, 2021, after a brief illness. Pat was Born in Shoreham, Vermont, on March 17, 1925. She was the third of Harry and Ethel (Belden) Witherell’s five children. Her husband of 57 years, Robert Hutchins Matchette, preceded her in death as did her three brothers, Ralph, Raymond, and John Witherell....

Nov 16, 2021

Obituary for Sandra Harris Pyron Born 5-8-1940. Passed 11-16-2021. 81 years old. Sandra Harris Pyron, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Weldon, her daughter Courtney, and her parents Barbara and William Harris. Sandra is survived by her brother John, daughter Carla, her son Lindsey, and six grandchildren William,...

Nov 15, 2021

Armin Henry Frank, Major, USMC (Ret.) Armin Frank, aged 88 years, died on Monday, 15 November 2021, after a brief struggle with the COVID19 virus. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Geneva Ann (Fugate) Frank; children Erich (East Aurora, NY); Hagen (Grand Rapids, MI); Rainer (Gig Harbor, WA); Cathrine (Portland, ME), along with...

Nov 13, 2021

Kelly A. (nee' Christophel) Foster, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the age of 41. She was the cherished daughter of Gary and Karen Christophel, loving husband of Richard Foster, great mother of Connor and Sawyer Foster, devoted sister of Keith (Cassie) Christophel and Scott (Sarah) Christophel, dear aunt of Savanah, Alex, and Aaron...

Nov 11, 2021

Eddie W. Highfield of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the age 45.  Eddie was born January 20, 1976 to Edward and Sandra (nee Osborne) Highfield Jr. in Georgetown, Ohio.

Eddie is survived by his beloved wife Jaime Highfield; his cherished children Jazmine (Richard) Highfield of Felicity, Ohio, Alexus (Chris) Highfield of...

Nov 11, 2021

Laura Damico, age 92 formerly of Windber, passed away peacefully November 11, 2021, at Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community in Cincinnati, OH. Laura was born December 24, 1928, in Cairnbrook, PA, to the late Walter and Helen (nee' Irla) Nowacki. Laura was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Damico in 1999, her infant...

Nov 10, 2021

Shirley A. Ferris of Fayetteville, Ohio departed this world for a better one on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the age of 85.  She was born on March 28, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Grant Pace and Thelma Willis.

Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years James Ferris; her loving children Sheri...

Nov 8, 2021

James “Jim” Bilbrey of Peebles, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 65.  He was born to the late Glen J. and Lenora A. (nee Mills) Bilbrey on September 7, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years Marilyn (nee Duffey)...

Nov 8, 2021

Gail A. (nee Wolf) Stevenson of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family, on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 78.  She was born on October 14, 1943 to the late Jacob and Phyllis (nee Skalley) Wolf in Norwood, Ohio.

Gail is survived by her loving children Wayne (Amy) Stevenson of...

Nov 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lester Jr. passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 63.  He was born to the late Robert and Nancy Lester on February 03, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda Lester; his loving children: Benjamin Lester of Cincinnati, Ohio, Scotty Lester of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jason (Mandi)...

Nov 3, 2021

Betty L. (nee' Thomas) Richardson, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the age of 93. She was the cherished daughter of the late Willard Sr. and Viola Thomas, beloved wife of the late Ralph Clark Richardson, loving mother of Joann Huesman, Jerry Richardson, and Ken Richardson, proud grandmother of Julie Davey, Amy (Aaron) Fine,...

Nov 3, 2021

Glen R. Bishop fell into his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Ripley, Ohio, he was 87.  Glen was born to the late Oscar and Nell (nee Bracelin) Bishop on February 20, 1934 in Mt. Orab, Ohio.

Glen is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Barbara (nee Louderback) Bishop; his adored nieces and...

Nov 1, 2021

Dean Baker of New Richmond, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 69.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Jessie (nee Waits) Baker on June 12, 1952.

Dean is survived by his loving sisters Debbie Polhemus of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Tammy (Bo) Hibbs of Blanchester,...

Oct 26, 2021

Gerald "Gerry" Snider, born January 10, 1956, died peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2021, while living at Cedar Creek group home where he had been a long-time resident. Gerry had been cared for by the loving and dedicated staff of Epilepsy Alliance Ohio since 1989.

Gerry is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Snider,...

Oct 25, 2021

Obituary

Ed Janos of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 84.  He was born in Sacramento, California on November 07, 1936 to the late Frederick and Nanny (nee Wines) Janos.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Margaret (nee Robinson) Janos; his loving children Richard (Angel)...

Oct 23, 2021

Harry “Bud” Waits of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 71.  He was born on September 9, 1950 in New Hope, Ohio to the late Arthur D. and Mary Louise (nee Bingaman) Waits.

Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol (nee Luke) Waits...

Oct 20, 2021

Sherman L. Bowling passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 54.  He was born on October 13, 1967 to the late Joe and Delia (nee Jordan) Bowling Sr., in Georgetown, Ohio.

Sherman is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Star Bowling; his loving daughters Tami (Curry Lykins) Owens of Amelia, Ohio,...

Oct 19, 2021

Robert Schuler, 78, of Cincinnati, went to begin his eternal life with God, October 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosemary Schuler. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice Craft Schuler; a son, Joshua Schuler of Cincinnati; a daughter, Kim Kindred of West Chester; a daughter, Karen...

Oct 18, 2021

Clendon "Jr" Delay Neal III, age 25, passed away on October 18, 2021, just two weeks after his dad. He was the cherished son of the late Clendon "Pete" and LaShandra Neal, loving soulmate of Desiree Bullock, proud father of Chelsea Bullock, Nevaeh Bullock, Jasmine, Hailey, Ashlynn and Charles Clendon De;ay Neal, dear brother of Jimmy...