Obituaries

John Anthony Spiess

John Anthony Spiess

Apr 16, 2018

John A Spiess passed away in the presence of his treasured and adored wife of 50 years, Martha, on Monday, 16-April. John is survived by his wife Martha, son Christopher (Carrie), grandsons Bryan and Brandon and great grandson. John was a devoted patriot and civilian contributor to the defense of our great nation and to the...

Helen Virginia Lohr

Helen Virginia Lohr

Apr 15, 2018

Columbia Township Helen Lohr (nee Gant) a determined, creative and wonderfully witty woman who did it her way for 92 years died peacefully at her home on April 15, 2018 following a stroke. She was an artist, gardener, storyteller and a character. Helen leaves behind many who love her including her devoted husband of 74 years...

Douglas 'Doug' W. Kirk

Douglas 'Doug' W. Kirk

Apr 12, 2018

Douglas "Doug" W. Kirk, age 26, passed away on April 12, 2018. He was the loving son of Sally (Joe Glass) Miller, Douglas (Angela) Kirk, and Tom Miller, devoted brother of Alisah Kirk, Savannah Kirk, and Sadie Miller, treasured grandson of Edgar L. (Vina) Kirk Jr., Fran (the late Thomas) Martin, Alan (Peggy) Knochelman, and Frances...

Thomas William Arnold

Thomas William Arnold

Apr 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas William Arnold, resident of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Lookout, announces his passing Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the age of 77 years old. Tom was a gentle spirit who loved and adored his family. Tom grew up in Mt. Lookout where he graduated from Withrow...

Harvey A.K. Whitney

Harvey A.K. Whitney

Apr 10, 2018

Harvey A.K. Whitney, age 87, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Tina P. (nee' Stalnaker) Whitney, loving father of Lisa Whitney-Davies and Kim (Tracy) Whitney Parker, proud grandpa of Whitney Stagge, Lauren (Joshua) Jester, and Austin Parker, and his great grandson Parker Stagge and soon to be...

Ricky 'Eddie' Luttrell

Ricky 'Eddie' Luttrell

Apr 10, 2018

Ricky "Eddie" Luttrell of Mount Orab passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the age of 64.  He was born September 25, 1953 to the late Raymond and Julia Luttrell. Ricky leaves his beloved wife of 25 years Anna Luttrell.  His loving children Amber Gross of Mt. Orab, OH, Jeff (Raegan) Luttrell of Sardinia, OH, Shaun (Leann) Luther of...

Patricia 'Pat' S. Manley

Patricia 'Pat' S. Manley

Apr 9, 2018

Patricia "Pat" S. (nee Davis) Manley, age 77, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 9, 2018. She was the cherished wife of 58 years to James R. Manley, loving momma bear to Randy (the late Dottie) Bronson, the late Ricky Bronson, Terri (Dan Wolfe) Bronson, Debbie Manley, and Jimmy (Angela Shearer) Manley,...

Rick J. Blair

Rick J. Blair

Apr 5, 2018

Rick J. Blair, age 49, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 5, 2018. He was the cherished son the Ruth A. and the late Charles J. Blair Sr., dear brother of Debbie Etienne, Charlie Blair Jr., and Jeannette (Tony) Poe, and a very proud uncle of Charlie Jo III, Kaylynn, Katherine, Courtney, Holly,...

Helen Jean Parker

Helen Jean Parker

Apr 5, 2018

Helen Jean Parker (nee' Sheldon), age 94, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Kirby Parker, loving mother of Jenny (Ron) Sanzone, proud grandma of Andrea (Mike) Dewey, caring great grandma of Paige (Ben) Grau and Shelby Dewey, and dear sister of Nancy Vaughn. Jean was a member...

James E. Carroll

James E. Carroll

Apr 3, 2018

Carroll, James "Jim" E. of Mt. Orab, Ohio.  Beloved husband of the late Connie F. (nee Collier) Carroll, loving father of James A. Carroll of Amelia, OH, Joseph (Jenyel) Carroll of Mt. Orab, OH, Jeffrey (Tonda) Carroll of Cincinnati, OH, and Joni (Josh) Glenn of Toledo, OH, caring grandfather of Mariah (Jay) Bright of Williamsburg, KY, Brittani Carroll of...

Diane Christine Teter

Diane Christine Teter

Mar 29, 2018

Diane Christine Teter, age 72, passed away on March 29, 2018. She was the treasured mother of Angelica (Rubin) Needham and Richard Marsh, loving grandmother of Ashley, James, Marcus, Sarah, Stephanie and Johnathan, proud great grandmother of eight and will be deeply missed by her brother John (Dolores) Teter, other family, many friends and her beloved...

Mary Lou Demar

Mary Lou Demar

Mar 28, 2018

Mary Lou DeMar, 90, passed away March 28th, 2018. Mary Lou & her late husband Russ, of 68 years, were lifetime residents of Madeira, Ohio. They were one of the oldest living graduates of Madeira High School, class of 45 and 43, until the passing of Russ in 2016. Mary Lou had a lifelong art career,...

Bob Griffin

Bob Griffin

Mar 28, 2018

Griffin, Bob of West Union, OH. Beloved husband of Sue Griffin, loving father of Rob (Danette) Griffin of Louisville, KY, Cindy (Jeff) Wilson of Sardinia, OH, Greg (Angie) Griffin of West Union, OH and Jeff (Angela) Griffin of Mt. Orab. OH, caring grandfather of Travis, Lindsey, Mark, Kyle, Kaleb, Nicholas, Emma, Nena, Holly, Joshua and Daniel, great-grandfather of Porter...

Lazette L. Wolf

Lazette L. Wolf

Mar 26, 2018

Mrs. Lazette Wolf of Milford, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 in her 97th year. Born in Alabama on September 21, 1921, the first of eight children, Mrs. Wolf came to the Cincinnati area in 1930. She saw a classroom for the first time in her life having been home schooled on her grandfather's...

Chris G. Lewis

Chris G. Lewis

Mar 26, 2018

Lewis, Chris G. of Cincinnati. Loving father of Christopher G. Lewis Jr., Joshua A. Lewis, Kristy N. Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Landon Lewis, Michael J. Lewis and Patricia Lewis of Cincinnati, OH, dear son of Sherry and Edward Lawson of Mt. Orab, OH, caring brother of Cheryl Bolduc of Lansing, MI, Jammie Clifton of Mt. Orab, OH, James Lawson of...

Charles Davis Mueller

Charles Davis Mueller

Mar 24, 2018

Charles Davis Mueller, age 85, passed away on March 24, 2018. He was the devoted husband to the late Colly Mueller, beloved father of Kathy Mueller, Stuart Mueller and Scott (Paula) Mueller, cherished grandfather of Nathan, Jillian, Cassie, Christi, Abby, and proud great grandfather of Everette and Emmett. Charles will also be missed by his brother...

Richard James Kemper

Richard James Kemper

Mar 23, 2018

Richard James Kemper, age 81, passed away March 23,2018. He was the devoted husband of the late Jaynne Kemper, loving father of the late Rick Kemper and will be deeply missed by his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kemper, granddaughters Lara and Alicia Kemper, niece Diana Hahn, nephews Bob Kemper, Kenneth Furrish and Michael (Karla Tedford) Hauck, brother-in-law William...

Bob Folan

Bob Folan

Mar 20, 2018

Bob Folan, age 90, passed away on March 20, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lilias (nee' Moon) Folan, loving father of Michael (Michelle) Folan and Matthew (Lesley) Folan, proud grandfather of Taylor, Ryan, Elle, Sydney, Hunter, Maxwell, and Oliver Folan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Francis Folan. Bob played...

Sylvester L. Lacortiglia

Sylvester L. Lacortiglia

Mar 19, 2018

Sylvester L. LaCortiglia, age 65, passed away on March 19, 2018. He was the dad of Jeffrey (Blanca) LaCortiglia, Sara LaCortiglia, and Andrew (Jennifer) LaCortiglia, grandpa of Domenic LaCortiglia, Lucian LaCortiglia, Marcus LaCortiglia, and Deacon LaCortiglia, husband of 30 years to Mary Lou LaCortiglia, and brother of Angela Thesing and Pasqual LaCortiglia. Mr. LaCortiglia was preceded...

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Mar 17, 2018

Robert Elliott of Georgetown, OH passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the age of 29, he was born July 25, 1988. Robert is survived by is children Nevaeh Gibson of Georgetown, OH and Kylie VanOver of Bethel, OH; parents Robert Earl Elliott of Amelia, OH and Christina Belt of Georgetown, OH, siblings Jerry (Leigh) Crawford of Hamersville,...