Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

Howard "Howie" R. Schmidt was born to Roy and Hilda Schmidt in Detroit, MI. He was married to Ernestine "Ernie" Fick on September 20, 1952. Howie was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and a citizen soldier who served his community and country. He sang for over fifty years in five different Lutheran Church...

Sep 4, 2018

Dana Partin of Somerset, KY passed away Tuesday, September 04, 2018 at the age of 72.  She was born July 22, 1946 to the late Bee and Mollie Campbell. Dana is survived by her loving children Jimmie Wobbels of Somerset, KY, Bobby Hicks of Ripley, OH, Ralph Hicks of Georgetown, OH, Milford Hicks of Cincinnati, OH, Tony Hicks of Somerset,...

Sep 2, 2018

Wendell C. Cowdrey, age 91, passed away surrounded by his family on September 2, 2018. He was the loving father of Kelley (Ed Romero) Cowdrey and Wendy (Frank) Hess, proud grandfather of Chad (Krys) Hess and Kari Hess, and will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death...

Aug 30, 2018

Wanda Lucille Kelch – Willey went home to be with family, friends, and our Lord and Savior on August 30, 2018 at 5:57am, at the age of 93.

Born on December 7, 1924 to the union of Ethel and Lenna Hancock. She had five sisters – Thelma, Hazel, Mildred, Louise, and Betty.  One brother – Robert Elmo....

Aug 30, 2018

James Byron Barbeau was the son of Colonel Byron and Kathleen Ashburn Barbeau. He is survived by his wife Faye H. Barbeau. They were married for 62 years. Their children are Kennedy Matter, Drs. J. B. and Deborah Barbeau of Boston, and Thomas Barbeau, Terrance Park. Jim leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Margaux Radano, Gabrielle Matter,...

Aug 28, 2018

GRIMMET, Lois Jean of Loveland, OH. Beloved mother of Raven Alexis (Terry "Gus") Woods of Newtonsville, OH; loving grandmother of Annette (Jason) Peterson of Plainfield, IN, Terah Woods of Newtonsville, OH, Kharon Grimmet of Lafayette, IN, Jarrod (Dina) Woods of Batavia, OH and Bruce (Melissa) Grimmet Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; devoted great-grandmother of Alexa and Isaiah Peterson, Sawyer and Addison...

Aug 28, 2018

Christy Lynn Byrd, age 33, passed away surrounded by her family on August 28, 2018. She was the cherished daughter of Rick and Jean Byrd, proud mother of Joshua and Maddox Del Vecchio, loving granddaughter of Ottis Bargo, Sr., and Wanda Bargo. Christy will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. She...

Aug 26, 2018

Henry A. "Hank" Ewing, age 79, passed away surrounded by his family on August 26, 2018. He was the loving dad of Sandy (Don) Adkins and Robin (Bill) Nemec, proud Gramps of Keith (Heather) Adkins, Kelly (Paul) DeNu, Shelly (Matt) Feeny, Aaron (Paige) Adkins, and Kevin Nemec, adoring PawPaw of Kaley, Noah, Ashley, Sophie, Hayden, Abbott,...

Aug 24, 2018

David J. Stephen passed away suddenly on August 24, 2018 at the age of 68. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Julia (née Cole), daughter Judith, son Gregory, siblings Jeff (Jane), Jim, Nicki (Dennis), Larry (Jeanne), Betsy (Bruce), parents-in-law Leland M. and Carol C. Cole, sisters-in-law Nina (Mike), Ellen (Don), and several nieces and...

Aug 21, 2018

Jeramie Taylor of Mt. Orab, OH passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 42.  He was born November 27, 1975 to Michael and Sheryl Taylor. Jeramie is survived by his loving wife Amanda (nee High) Taylor; his cherished children Austin Taylor, Hunter Taylor, and McKenzie High; his caring sisters Andrea Taylor of Hamilton, OH, and Mary Lou...

Aug 18, 2018

Max Blansette of Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 68.  He was born May 24, 1950 to the late Miles and Edna Blansette. Max is survived by his loving children: Bonnie (Andy) Foster of Mt. Orab, OH, Pierre (Cheri Moore) of Mt. Orab, OH, and Tracy Mahaney (Josh Kinnett) of Peebles, OH;...

Aug 18, 2018

Edward E. Yoho, age 84, passed away August 18, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Elaine (nee' Montag) Yoho, cherished father of Lisa (Chris) Hilberg, proud grandfather of Christopher Hilberg Jr. and Caitlin Hilberg, dear uncle of Denise Yoho Guthery, and loving companion to his "furry daughter" Gracie. He was preceded in...

Aug 16, 2018

Paul E. Bischof, age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on August 16, 2018. He was the loving brother of Ralph (Connie) Bischof, Robert Bischof, Evelyn Hermes, Carolyn (Al) Catauro, Betty Bischof, and brother-in-law, Steve Reilly. Paul will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He was a member of Trinity...

Aug 16, 2018

Malcolm Givens Burnside, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Louise Burnside (nee' Garrison), dear father of Donna (Ben) Lott, grandfather of Harrison and the late Haley Lott, and brother of the late Kathryn Harmon. Malcolm was a graduate of Millersburg Military Institute, Millersburg, KY. He...

Aug 15, 2018

Leah M. (nee' Sheerwood) Satzger, age 99, passed away surrounded by her family on August 15, 2018. Leah was the loving mother of her two daughters, Eileen Gronberg and Leah A. Satzger, and will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Margaret...

Aug 15, 2018

Georgia E. Hacker of South Lebanon (formerly of Clay Co. KY) passed away at the age of 102, surrounded by family.  She was born to the late Jimmy and Lucy Hacker on February 8, 1916. Georgia is survived by her children Seldon (Dora) Hacker of Blanchester, OH, Maritta Hacker of Alexander, KY, Tom Hacker Jr. of South Lebanon, OH, Millard...

Aug 14, 2018

Paul Stanley Foreman of Five Mile, OH passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the age of 49.  He was born November 24, 1968 to Paul and Rebecca Foreman. Paul leaves behind his loving son, Paul Bradley Foreman and his caring father, Paul Foreman He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Foreman. Paul was a member of...

Aug 14, 2018

Edward F. "Fred" Berchtold Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Elsie for 57 years, treasured father of Edward F. (Kathy) Berchtold III and Dary Ann (Jack) Ullrich, proud grandfather of Samantha (Jerry) Miscovich and will be missed by a multitude of friends. Fred was...

Aug 6, 2018

Marquetta E. (nee Marston) Bradburn of Mt. Orab, OH passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at the age of 65.  She was born December 15, 1952 to the late Charles and Loretta Nickley. Marquetta leaves behind her loving husband Roy A. Bradburn Sr., her wonderful children Tracy Akers of Reading, OH, Terry Akers Sr. of New Richmond, OH, Tammy...

Aug 4, 2018

Todd Patrick Schwartz, age 57, passed way on August 4, 2018. He was the beloved son of Charles and the late Rita Schwartz, and treasured brother of Kelley (Kevin) Shumard and will be deeply missed by many friends. A gathering o f friends and family will be 2-5 PM, Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Craver-Riggs Funeral...