Obituaries
Sylvia Byrd
Sep 30, 2023
Sylvia Byrd, 77, passed away on September 30, 2023. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 45 year, Jim and her five children: Rich Thomason, Denise (Johnny) Shepherd, Leslie (Frank) O’Donnell, Amanda Bacon, and James (Dana) Byrd; grandchildren: Tyler, Courtney, Rachel and Peyton, Thomason, Haley and Christopher Bullock, Victoria, Caitlin and Brennan O’Donnell,...
Toby Michael Day
Sep 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Toby Micheal DayAugust 24, 1974 - September 27, 2023It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Toby Michael Day, a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed faculty and staff member in the field of mortuary science. Born on August 24, 1974, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to Michelle and Terry Day, Toby was a...
Chris King
Sep 25, 2023
KING, Chris Lee. Beloved husband of Lindsay King. Devoted father of Ashlie (Tyler Mailhot) King, Austin (Mersadiez) King, Andrew King, Parker King, Remington King, and Ellison King. Loving grandfather of Bentley, Blake, Rylie, and Malakai. Cherished son of Karen Davis and Bill King. Dear brother of Billy King and Tyler King. Also survived by extended family and friends.
Chris passed...
Eileen Hanks
Sep 20, 2023
Eileen Hanks, 94, passed away on September 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank Hanks. Loving sister of Leroy (Charlene) Oursler, Ralph Oursler, Donovan (Brenda) Oursler, Jewel (Tom) Holt and the following deceased Gloria Dryden, Wesley (Gene) Oursler, and Richard Oursler. She leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. Eileen retired from nursing after 63 years at the age...
Alice Sicking
Sep 20, 2023
SICKING, Alice M. (nee Westendorf). Beloved wife, for over 64 years, to the late Thomas Edward Sicking. Devoted mother of Sharon (Ray) Beals, Dr. Daniel (Jennifer) Sicking, Christine (Ron) Auer, Gail Sicking, Julie (Phil) Krumm, and Lynn (Paul) Jett. Grandmother of nine. Great grandmother of nine. Dear sister of Florence; and the late Lorraine, Joseph, Ralph, and Louis.
Alice passed away...
Jerry Ray Williams
Sep 16, 2023
WILLIAMS, Jerry Ray. Beloved husband of the late Norma Elaine (nee Edens) Williams. Devoted father of Richard Todd Williams, Robert Timothy (Judith) Williams, and Tama Rae (Norb) Zurlinden. Loving grandfather of Sarah (Danny), Jon (Kaylen), Allison, Andrew (Erin), Ben (Michaela), Katie (Chelsea), Regina, Robert, Joe (Andrea), Jerry, Michael, and Thomas. Great grandfather of Presley, Mia, Avery, Harlowe, Sutton, Rylie, Xander,...
Betty Ann Griffin-Hekking
Sep 10, 2023
GRIFFIN-HEKKING, Betty Ann (nee King). Beloved wife of the late Carlos Griffin and the late Bruce Hekking. Loving aunt to Mary Louise (William) Brannon, Pam (Brad) Mehlhope, Shelley (James) Smith, and Rachel (Joe) Ashley. Dear sister to Jim (Juanita) King and the late Charles (Nancy) King. Also preceded in death by her parents, Corbit & Sarah (nee Johnson) King.
Betty...
Brody Evan Haines
Sep 9, 2023
Brody Evan Haines, 19, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Beloved son of Andy Haines and Michelle (Phillip) Duncan. Loving brother of Jason Haines, Jessica Mitchell, Justin Haines, Jillian (Brian) Haines-Neumeister, Tyler Haines, and Zachary Duncan. Dear grandson of Cheryl Lee and David and Valerie Lee and the late Harold J and the late Shirley Haines. Family and friends...
Celia Cordero
Sep 6, 2023
CORDERO, Celia (nee Delgado), age 101; born in Muskogee, OK. Beloved wife of the late Charles Cordero; devoted mother of Corinne and Luzanne Cordero; dear grandmother of Amy Reiter; proud great grandmother of Tyler, Kristen, and Leland Reiter.
Passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Visitation will be held at St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road, Forest Park,...
Marcia Reeves
Sep 3, 2023
Marcia Ellen Reeves (nèe Hunt), 78 of Norwood, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.She was born November 16, 1944 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Emery Hunt and Mary Jewell "Maxey" Hunt. Marcia was employed at Allis Chalmers for twenty four years prior to the facility closer and relocation, after which she was employed with Surgical Appliance for...
Wathathena June Hodge-Baker-Volz
Sep 2, 2023
Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted individuals, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, Wathathena (Cindy) Hodge. She departed from this world early this morning, leaving behind cherished memories and a void that can never be filled. As we come to terms with this profound loss, we are reaching...
Rose Freson
Aug 28, 2023
Rose A. Freson, 91, passed away on August 28, 2023. She was born July 18, 1932, in Cincinnati to the late Robert and late Delphine Freson. Rose was a graduate of St. Gabriel Consolidated grade school, the graduated from Oldenburg Highschool and then continued her studies in New York where she joined the convent and became a member of...
Catherine Allendorf
Aug 26, 2023
ALLENDORF, Catherine (nee Williams). Beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Allendorf; devoted mother of William E. (Mary Angela) Allendorf; loving grandmother of William Jr., John T., and Brendan F. Allendorf; great grandmother to Autumn A. Allendorf.
Former teacher at College Hill Elementary .
Passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 94 years
Services have been...
Cheryl Stewart
Aug 23, 2023
Cheryl Kay Stewart
Beloved wife of James Alan Stewart. Loving mother of Aaron (Danielle) Foulk and Kyle (Jenny) Foulk. Loving Nana to Caroline, Landen, Parker and Conner Foulk.
Passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at Otterbein Lebanon United Methodist Church, 585 OH-741, Lebanon, OH 45036 on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10 AM.
In lieu...
Richard A. Anton
Aug 22, 2023
ANTON, Richard Alan "Rick". Beloved father of Angela Golembiewski; devoted PopPop of Cole and Levi Golembiewski; cherished brother of Tom, Bill, John, Mark, Ken, and the late Ed and Jim Anton; as well as a dedicated friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alma Anton.
Rick passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the...
Kenneth Herrmann
Aug 21, 2023
Herrmann, Kenneth Walter, 93, passed away August 21, 2023. Predeceased by Dorothy Twietmeyer Herrmann, his wife of 59years; his brother Don; and his granddaughter Grace Bell. Survived by his five children Holly Crosthwait (Richard), David, Laura Bell (Steve), Barbara Stifel (David) and Scott (Lori). Grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Born December 13, 1929, to Walter and Dorothy (Kueltzo) Herrmann in Chicago, Illinois, where he lived until...
Hannah Renae Bates
Aug 21, 2023
Hannah Renae Bates, went to God's garden on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 27 years old. Beloved daughter of Robert (Carolyn Streaker) Bates and Samantha Bates. Loving mother of Jeremiah Sharp and Leianna Sharp. She leaves behind the father of her children Alijah Sharp; Grandfathers, Dallas Bates and Alex(Serena Saxton) Metcalf. Dear sister of Kyle, Austin, Zachary, and Josh Bates....
Donald Max Labitzke
Aug 17, 2023
Donald M. Labitzke, 77, passed away on August 17, 2023. Loving son of the late Otto Labitzke and Mary Evans. Beloved husband of Donna Labitzke. Loving father of Erin (John) Hall and Kevin M. Labitzke. Dear grandfather of Charlotte, Mia, and Ashlyn Hall; brother of Rick (Kris) Labitzke and the late Mary (Ken) Bradley. Don is survived by many nieces...
Ray M. Pritchard
Aug 17, 2023
PRITCHARD, Ray M. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Betty L. (nee Payne) Pritchard. Devoted father of David Pritchard and the late Mark Pritchard. Dear brother of the late Lois Tilford and the late Kenneth Pritchard. Ray is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ray passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age...
Shirel Loomis
Aug 16, 2023
Shirel Loomis, 78, passed away on August 16, 2023. Loving son of the late Margarite Loomis. Beloved husband of Karen Loomis. Loving father of Nikki (Greg) Nie and Jamie Loomis. Dear grandfather of Maya and Hannah Hubbard, and Andrew Nie; step-father of Carissa (Casey) Bryant, Ryan Mitchell, and the late Jude Mitchell; step-grandfather of Mykella, Maura, Laney, Maggie, Riley, Max,...