Obituaries
Virginia F. Newton
Mar 12, 2025
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN
NEWTON, Virginia F. (nee Vordem Esche). Beloved wife of the late Mike R. Newton. Devoted mother of Debbie (Ken) Geiger, John (Debbie) Newton, and Linda Hall. Loving grandmother of Adam Geiger, Jill Newton, Dustin (Teah) Geiger, Lee-Ann Hall, Zach (Diane) Hall, and Christina Hall. Great grandmother of Abel, Kylie, Hayden, and Ali. Dear sister of Larry...
Judith A. May
Mar 9, 2025
MAY, Judith A. (nee O’Neal). Beloved wife of Harley E. May of 57 years. Devoted mother of sons, Tom (Kathy) May and Dan (Jami) May. Loving grandmother of Joe (Kellie), Betsy, Lindsey, Becky, Eric, Michelle, Kameron, Garret, and Griffin May. Great grandmother of Kenzie. Longtime active member of Kemper Road Christian Church.
Judith passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at...
Glen F. McWhorter, Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
MCWHORTER, Glen Farris, Sr. Beloved husband of Eugenia "Jean" (nee Owen) McWhorter. Devoted father of Glen, Jr. (Jodie) McWhorter, Bryan (Kathy) McWhorter, Holly (Lynn) McKee, Bryce (Norma) McWhorter, and the late Bruce McWhorter. Loving grandfather of Dawn, Mendy, Amy, Tricia, Aaron, Paige, Abigail, Brianna, Taylor, Gabriel, and Ian. Great grandfather of ten.
Glen passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at...
James R. Benjamin
Mar 6, 2025
BENJAMIN, James R. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Benjamin. Dedicated father of Nick (Carole) Benjamin, Heather (Eddie) Burgess, and Greg (Angela) Benjamin. Loving grandfather of Ethan (Kayla) and Jacob Burgess, Austin, Tyler, LillyAnn, Connor, Dustin, and Braden Benjamin. Dear friend of Charlene Reckner.
James passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at age 85.
Guests may greet the family at...
Thelma Randall
Mar 4, 2025
RANDALL, Thelma (nee Stamper). Beloved wife of the late James W. Randall, Sr. Devoted mother of Carolyn (Terry) Alexander, Sheila Kelsey, and James (Myunghee) Randall, Jr. Loving grandmother of Shawn "Lafiel" & Kyle Kelsey, Cristy (Justin) Grady, John (Tim), William & Jada Randall. Dear sister of the late Alford, Thurman, Iva, Geneva, Helen, and Florian. Also survived by extended family...
Thomas R. Voltz
Feb 23, 2025
VOLTZ, Thomas Robert. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Sublett) Voltz. Devoted father of Stephanie (Brian) Wise and Mark (Mary Jo) Voltz. Loving grandfather of John Thomas (Jennifer) Contreras, Thomas K. (Tabetha) Voltz, Nicholas R. (Rachelle) Wise, Jon (Alicia) Weinzirl, and Kate Weinzirl. Great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Barbara (Gerald) Harkness and the late David (Deb) Voltz.
Thomas...
Debra Howell
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Sue Howell, 52, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Fairfield Township, Ohio. Born on January 28, 1973, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Debra brought warmth and kindness to those around her throughout her precious life. Debra was preceded in death by their beloved mother, Della Howell; brothers, Perry Atwood and Randy Atwood; aunt, Eula Linkous-Carey; uncle, Jess Linkous; and grandparents, Nina...
Holly Ann Abney
Feb 15, 2025
ABNEY, Holly Ann. Cherished daughter of Chuck and Theresa Abney. Dear sister of Michael (Dani) Abney and Larry Abney. Preceded in death by grandparents; Charles & Jerry Ann Guenther and Robert & Marilynn Kuhl. Also survived by her aunt, Lisa Guenther; cousin, Steven Guenther; and many other extended family and friends.
Holly passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at age...
Cecilia A. Niefield
Feb 14, 2025
NIEFIELD, Cecilia A. “Ceal” (nee Nunn). Beloved wife of her late husband John “Jack” Niefield. Loving mother of Rick (Nancy) Niefield, Denny (Joy) Niefield, Kim (Gregg) Brinkman, and the late Steven Niefield. Dear grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 15.
Cecilia passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at age 87.
Family and friends may visit Saturday, February 22, 2025 from...
William Edward Mayer
Feb 3, 2025
William Edward Mayer of Maineville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy steeped in love and cherished memories. A proud veteran of The United States Army, William embodied the spirit of dedication and honor in all aspects of his life.
He was a devoted husband to Teresa Foster, a nurturing father to Sharyn (Matthew) Cones, Jennifer...
Douglas Gordon Cowan
Feb 1, 2025
Douglas Gordon Cowan, born on November 19, 1934, in Saskatchewan, Canada, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. He was a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to both his professional and personal circles.
A graduate of the University of Alberta in Canada, Doug earned his degree in Chemical Engineering in 1956. Following his education, he embarked on a distinguished career,...
Lisa Marie Boswell
Jan 24, 2025
In loving memory of Lisa Marie Boswell. Lisa passed away on January 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unforgettable smile. She found happiness in life’s simplest moments and shared that joy with everyone she met. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we find solace in thinking of the laughter she shared and the love she so...
Vera Irene Richardson
Jan 24, 2025
RICHARDSON, Vera Irene (nee Lovins). Beloved wife of John Richardson. Devoted mother of Mike Richardson, Patty (Dale) Mings, Jeff (Cathy) Richardson, and Becky (Jeff) Dressing. Loving grandmother of Corinne, Beth, Shannon, John, Charis, Sarah, Caitlyn, Kyle, and Andrew. Great grandmother of 9. Great-great grandmother of 3.
Vera passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at age 92.
Guests may visit with the...
Margaret Catherine Battistone
Jan 24, 2025
BATTISTONE, Margaret Catherine "Peggy" (nee Schnorbus). Daughter of the late John R. and Margaret O. (nee Flowers) Schnorbus. Loving mother of Nicholas Steven, Daniel Rudolph, and Samuel (Hannah) John. Devoted grandmother of Theodore and Eleanor. Dear sister of Patricia (the late Joseph) Buerger, David (the late Dian) Schnorbus, Richard (the late Debbie) Schnorbus, Paul (Mary) Schnorbus, Mary (Paul) Krause, Joseph (Arlene)...
John Harold Rodencal
Jan 22, 2025
Born in North East, Erie County, PA on August 15, 1930, to the late Louis William and Agnes Erna (nee Lexow) Rodencal. He was baptized on August 24, 1930, confirmed in 1944, and married to Alice Jeanette Haskell (Nov 21, 1950) also of North East, PA, in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at North East, Pa.
John attended Heard Memorial (5 years), Jones...
Amy L. Simpson
Jan 22, 2025
SIMPSON, Amy L. (nee (Eickenhorst). Devoted mother of Jamie (Tom) Bentley. Adoring Mimi of William, Sylvia, Frederick, and Henry. Also survived by her beloved dog, Darcy.
Jesus called Amy home to be with Him on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at age 72.
Amy had an unwavering faith in God, a deep commitment to prayer, and love for others—especially her grandchildren, William, Sylvia,...
Fontaine Copelin
Jan 21, 2025
Fontaine (Hunt) Frantz Copelin
Mom was born October 28, 1935 to Bob and Martha (Lambert) Hunt. She was the youngest of 5 children, earning her the nickname “Bits”…(little bits of everyone). Born into a construction family, she moved often. While living in Blacksburg, Virginia mom met her first husband, Dick Frantz and had 3 daughters; Marne (Carl), Fontaine (Robin) and Cary...
Carolyn Sue Craig
Jan 21, 2025
CRAIG, Carolyn Sue. (née Hunkler). “Sissy”. Born Aug 27, 1948 and passed on January 21, 2025 at the age of 76.
Carolyn was a homemaker for the majority of her life. Widow of the late Ronald Willis Craig Sr. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Alberta Hunkler. She is survived by sisters, Marty Stanelle and Bonita Wilson; as well as brothers, James...
Dorothy C. Benedict
Jan 12, 2025
BENEDICT, Dorothy C. (nee Hall). Beloved wife of the late Dow Benedict, Jr. who preceded her in death in 1987. Devoted mother of Robert (Madeleine) Benedict, Kathleen (Stephen) Brinkman, Patricia Tanner, the late Sharon (Jeffrey) Johnson, and the late Karen Benedict. Loving grandmother of Gregory (Erica) Meyer, Amy (Anthony) Lana, Kenneth (Melinda) Benedict, Thomas (Michelle) Sturgeon, Ellen (Nicholas) Pitstick, Christopher...
Ida Maxine Randolph
Jan 8, 2025
RANDOLPH, Ida Maxine (nee Allen). Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Randolph. Devoted mother of C. David (Melissa) Randolph and Jodi Randolph. Loving grandmother of 4 and several great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Janet Buchanan and Joyce Anders.
Maxine passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at age 85.
In accordance with Maxine's wishes, a brief service will be held...
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