Obituaries

Margaret 'Fran' Cooper

Margaret 'Fran' Cooper

Nov 6, 2018

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting any memorial be directed to the Margaret "Fran" Cooper Memorial Fund at any 5/3rd Bank, to help offset funeral expenses. Margaret "Fran" Cooper (nee Hand), age 77, passed away quietly on November 6, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted and loving wife...

Geno Schultz

Geno Schultz

Nov 5, 2018

Geno Schultz passed away suddenly Monday, November 5, 2018 at the age of 58.  He was born April 24, 1960 to the late Maynard and Emma Schultz. Geno is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, his three wonderful children Nicole (Greg) Helbling of Mt. Orab, OH, Josh (Gloria) Schultz of Mt. Orab, OH, Nick (Erika) Turner of Mt. Orab, OH,...

Beth A. Lawson

Beth A. Lawson

Nov 1, 2018

Beth A. (nee' Williams) Lawson, a.k.a. "WONDER WOMAN", age 39, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2018. She was the cherished daughter of Bonnie Williams, beloved wife of Mic Lawson, loving mother of Kennedy Carter, and dear niece of Mary (Bob) Greene, Lois (Randy) Taylor, Eric (Mary) Loeffler, Nancy (Bill) Weil, Jean...

Jean G. Pope

Jean G. Pope

Oct 28, 2018

Dr. Jean G. (nee' Grove) Pope passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 28, 2018. She was the cherished daughter of the late Fred and Gertrude Grove, loving mother of Michael (Kay) Pope, Nancy (Jackie) Pope, and Holly (Gene) Haynes, proud grandmother of Cynthia (Tony) Portelinha and Leslie (Jason) Willett, and great-grandmother of Ella,...

Emily Miller

Emily Miller

Oct 24, 2018

Emily Miller of Mt. Orab passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 80.  She was born May 5, 1938 to the late Lewis and Myrtle Akers. Emily is survived by her husband Allen Miller of Mt. Orab, OH; her loving children Sherry (Eric) Allen of Sardinia, OH, and Jeff (Lora) Miller of Owensville, OH; her grandchildren Dreama...

Suzanne L. Querol

Suzanne L. Querol

Oct 20, 2018

Suzanne L. (nee' Lord) Querol, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2018. She was the loving mother of Gabriel, Vincent, Steven, and Marie Anne, proud grandmother of Lauren, Emily, Julia, Tony, Daniel, Gabriel, Andrew, Susana, and one great-grandchild, Adelyn. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday,...

Mary Jane Gray

Mary Jane Gray

Oct 19, 2018

Mary Jane Wisecup Gray, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday October 19th, 2018. She is survived by her two children and their spouses Mike and Susie Gray and Mark and Deborah Gray Redder, five grandchildren Andy Gray (Shannon Young), Geoff Gray ( Allie Gray), Matt Redder (Tasha Redder), Steve Redder (Keah Redder) and Laura Redder...

Nancy Irene Brown

Nancy Irene Brown

Oct 16, 2018

Nancy Irene Brown (nee' Eckert), age 74, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 16, 2018. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Roy Brown, cherished mother of Vicki Brown, Steve Brown, Debbie Brown and Cindy (Bill) Sellman, proud grandma of Breanna, William, and Jewelie-Anne Elkins, Austin Mullenix, Megan,...

Robert 'Smitty' Lee Smith

Robert 'Smitty' Lee Smith

Oct 15, 2018

Robert L. "Smitty" Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Rochella "Shelly" (nee' Blake) Smith, loving father of Alicia (Rodney) Abbott, Whitney L. Smith, and Jacob L. (Michelle) Smith, proud grandpa of Christopher Hacker, Lily Abbott, and Cole Abbott, dear brother of Peggy (Jim)...

Beverly R. Squint

Beverly R. Squint

Oct 14, 2018

Beverly R. (nee' Morris) Squint, age 93, passed away October 14, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard I. Squint, loving mom of Michael (Norene) Squint, Christopher (Vickie) Squint, and Debra J. (Jim) Kleiser, and proud Grandma of ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Ms. Squint was a longtime member of the Sunnyside Presbyterian...

Sondra Redden

Sondra Redden

Oct 13, 2018

Sondra Redden, age 82, passed away on October 13, 2018. She was the devoted wife of the late Frank Redden, loving mother of Kim Clark, Karla Redden, Roger Redden and Kelly Redden, and proud grandmother of Stephanie Clark. A gathering of friends and family will be 6-8 PM, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home...

Jeffrey A Meyer

Jeffrey A Meyer

Oct 13, 2018

Jeffrey A. Meyer died at the age of 57 on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Ruth Meyer. He is the dear brother of Judy (Rick) Russell, Jim Meyer, John (Jill) Meyer, the late Joe Meyer and beloved Toni McHugh. He will also be missed by several nieces,...

Jackie L. Steele

Jackie L. Steele

Oct 13, 2018

Jackie L. Steele, age 76, passed away October 13, 2018. He was the cherished husband of 52 years to Sandra "Sandee" (nee' Legg) Steele, proud dad to Jackie L. Steele II, Jeffrey L. (Lora) Steele, Gregory S. (Delana) Steele, Kevin B. Steele, Angela Steele Camp, Ronald Steele, Tina Gourdin, and Shawn Krans Green, loving Papaw to...

Calvin 'Doodle' Frye

Calvin 'Doodle' Frye

Oct 12, 2018

Calvin "Doodle" Frye passed away suddenly on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 93.  He was born to the late Elery and Missouri Frye on December 18, 1924. Doodle is survived by his loving children Linda Watson of Mt. Orab, OH, Terry L. (Velvet) Frye of Mt. Orab, OH, Bill G. (Jeri) Frye of Batavia, OH, Karen R....

Dr. Rudolph J. Frank I

Dr. Rudolph J. Frank I

Oct 12, 2018

Rudolph Joseph Frank was born on February 24, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana to proud parents Joseph and Lois Frank. He was the middle child of three, between older brother Joe and younger sister Lois. He will be remembered for his devout love of his family, his immense intelligence, and his steadfast leadership. He was a...

Gerald 'Jerry' J. Poniske

Gerald 'Jerry' J. Poniske

Oct 6, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" J. Poniske of West Chester, OH, age 93, passed away surrounded by his family on October 6, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Carol Jean (nee' Hilpert) Poniske, loving daddy to David (Kathy) Poniske, Jewel (Bert) Tieben, Clare (Michael) Austin, and Amy Poniske, proud Grandee to Richard, Robert, Jade, Jared,...

Stephen L. Craver

Stephen L. Craver

Oct 4, 2018

Stephen L. Craver, age 79, passed away quietly on October 4,2018. He was the devoted husband of Peggy Sue, loving father of Michelle (Scott) Singleton, proud grandfather of Conner and Justin Singleton and will also be missed by his sister, Georgeann (Lee) Ottaway and nieces Kelly (Gregg) Wehrung, Tracey (Jim) Sumner and his dear dog, Gracie....

Jerry L. Wallace

Jerry L. Wallace

Oct 4, 2018

Jerry L. Wallace, age 47, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2018. He was the cherished son of Flossie Wallace Wegesser, dear brother of Neanna (Rick) Helton, Wendy (David) Busch, and Susan (Jeff) Dunn, and loving boyfriend of Tammy Hock. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He was preceded...

Anna L. Huston

Anna L. Huston

Sep 30, 2018

Anna L Huston, age 94, passed away September 30, 2018 at her residence in Amelia. Anna was born on February 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Lucy (Howdyshell) Lott. She was married to the late Raymond Huston for 66 years before his passing in 2007. She was also preceded in death by...

Edna Fay Curfiss

Edna Fay Curfiss

Sep 28, 2018

Curfiss, Edna Fay of Mount Orab, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at the age of 61.  She was born September 08, 1957 to the late John and Ella Davis. Edna was the beloved wife of Richard C. Curfiss, loving mother of Aaron Lee Davis of Sardinia, Ohio, dear sister of Archie Davis of Canaan, Indiana and Ruth...