Obituaries

Mar 18, 2020

Dennis "Dennie" R. Buis, age 64, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2020. He was the cherished son of Dessie Parkinson, beloved husband of 42 years to Debbie (nee' Allen) Buis, dedicated, fun, loving dad of Matthew Buis, Benjamin (Alli) Buis, and Sarah (Jerry) Stamper, proud grandpa of Meredith Buis, Nolan Buis, and Ashleigh Stamper, and...

Mar 16, 2020

Gene Ritt of Mt. Orab, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the age of 83.  He was born to the late George and Dorothy Ritt on April 10, 1936 in Mt. Orab, OH.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Phyllis (nee Waits) Ritt; his caring children Dan Ritt of...

Mar 11, 2020

Pete Smith, beloved husband of 56 years to the late Beverly C. Smith(whom he met at Wyoming HS) and attended The Ohio State University. He raised his family in Mariemont,Terrace Park and retired to Milford,OH. Pete died peacefully at Chesterwood Village on March 11, 2020, surrounded by his children, after a 5 year battle with Dementia....

Mar 10, 2020

David Wyatt Weaver passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 60.  He was born November 24, 1959 to the late Jim and Grace (nee Davis) Weaver in Wilmington, OH.

David is survived by his children Crystal (Brent) Kennard of Peebles, OH, and Michelle Weaver of Peebles, OH; grandchildren Nicholas Weaver and Cody Black;...

Mar 9, 2020

Donald Edward Furnish passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 89.  He was born to the late Kirby and Mildred Furnish on July 10, 1930 in Vevay, IN.

Donald is survived by his loving children Donna (Cliff) Earls of Patriot, IN, Rodney (Kay) Furnish of North Carolina, Sherri (Mickey) Dryden of Aberdeen, OH, Kim...

Mar 9, 2020

Richard D. "Rick" Bowers of Mt. Orab, OH, formerly of Bethel, OH, passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 60.  He was born to the late Marvin D. and Jacqueline W. Bowers on June 23, 1959 in St. Louis, MO.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Bowers of Mt. Orab, OH; loving...

Mar 9, 2020

Carolyn S. (nee Cowan) Samy, age 74, passed away surrounded by her family on March 9, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Salah Samy, precious beloved Mommy of Tracy (Kevin) Scott, Lori (James) Nelson, Denna (Andrew) Williamson, Rebecca Kenney, and Greg (Carmen) Hood, proud MawMaw and GiGi of Kelli (Bryan) Eschbach, Erica (Joe)...

Mar 8, 2020

Alexander Charles Bennett, age 23, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was the cherished son of Lynn (Andy) Seel and Jamie (Jenifer) Bennett, Loving brother of Andrea Seel, Phoenix Jackson, Fauna Jackson, and Thunder Jackson, caring grandson of Janet (the late Charles) Allen and Virginia (the late Porter) Bennett, dear nephew of Susan (Bart) Vincent,...

Mar 8, 2020

William Lee Parker, age 90. Husband of 49 years to the late Shirley Ruth (nee' Flaherty). Bill is survived by his children, Richard (Peggy) Parker, Marsha (Ross) Bozman, Debby (the late Dan) Zeis, 6 grandchildren, Adam Parker, Amanda (Nick) Thalhammer, Stephanie (Adam) Hutzelman, Jesse (Corinne) Ramsey, and Jason (Sarah) Ramsey, six great grandchildren, a sister, Mary...

Mar 6, 2020

Carl “Jake” D. Connor passed away on March 6, 2020 at the age of 91.  He was born to the late Harold and Myrtle Connor on June 12, 1928 in Williamsburg, OH.

Carl is survived by his caring children Jeffrey Lynn (Jill) Connor of Batavia, OH, and Kim Ann (Scot) Allen of Batavia, OH; his cherished grandchildren...

Mar 4, 2020

Craig H. Nickel, devoted son of Virginia and Henry Nickel Jr. Born July 28, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio, died March 4, 2020. The loving brother of David Nickel (Linda), Claudia Hendricks (Tim), and Pamela Wurster (Greer, dec.). Cherished uncle of Kirk Hendricks (Casey), Kristen Anderson (Christopher), Laura Jones (Chris), Tiffany Domet (Michael), and Beth Jaffe (Matt)....

Feb 28, 2020

Albert "Al" Simandl, age 56, passed away surrounded by his family on February 28, 2020. He worked in agriculture as a farm manager for 20 years. For the last 14 years, he was the Building Operation Manager and Electronic Classroom Technician at The American Jewish Archives. He was loving, caring, hard-working, honest, loyal. A good person...

Feb 25, 2020

Ramona J. Lewis-Harrison of Milford formerly of Brown County, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 92.  She was born May 29, 1927 to the late Raymond and Mayme (nee Rush) Amiott in Mt. Healthy, OH.

Ramona is survived by her loving children Jim (Jane) Lewis of Eastgate, OH, Tina (Ted) Paytes...

Feb 25, 2020

Tina Sherman of Brown County, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born August 22, 1955 to the late Bee and Mollie (nee Hill) Campbell.

Tina is survived by her loving children Robin (Michael Barger) Sherman of Brown County, OH, Angela (Shane) Doan of Mt. Orab,...

Feb 25, 2020

Fannie L. (nee' Wilson) Neal, age 90, passed away on February 25, 2020. She was the loving mother of Sharon (James) Anderson and Edward (Linda) Neal and proud Granny of 11 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Fannie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillie Wilson and a son, Carey Grant...

Feb 24, 2020

Peggy A. Perkins, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on February 24, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 78 years to Clarence W. Perkins, loving mother of Kenneth (Sherry) Perkins, Daniel (Shauna) Perkins, and Nancy Johnson, proud Grandma of 11 grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Peggy graduated in the class...

Feb 21, 2020

Pasty Ellen Clark of Williamsburg, OH went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 75.  She was born to the late John and Norma (nee Phillips) Cleaveland on October 16, 1944 in Mariemont, OH.

Pasty is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years James F. Clark; her loving children...

Feb 20, 2020

Patricia Mae (McCormick) Driessen passed away on Thursday evening, February 20, 2020. Pat was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Tim and Myrna McCormick, on December 18, 1948. She was a graduate of Wrightstown High School and Outagamie County Teachers College. On August 7, 1971, Pat married Dennis Driessen, son of the late Clarence...

Feb 18, 2020

Madalyn Carol DeRossett of Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 78.  She was born December 02, 1941 to the late A.C. and Mary Francis (nee Owen) Snider in Birmingham, AL.

Madalyn is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Philip DeRossett Sr.; her caring children Norma Fay Hanks...

Feb 18, 2020

Kari Anna Holdren, age 32, passed away on February 18, 2020. She was the cherished daughter of Jimmy (Krista) Holdren and Diana (Clinton) Maehlman-Studt, loving mother of Cameron Robertson and Anthony Sinopoli, dear sister of Kristin Billger, Katie Holdren, Rebecca Holdren, Sarah Holdren, Alexandra Holdren, and Kyleigh Studt, caring granddaughter of Norval (Linda) Holdren and the...