Obituaries

Jeffrey Stargle

Jeffrey Stargle

Dec 10, 2020

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN

Jeffrey Wayne Stargle passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020, at age 62 after a long courageous fight against many health issues. He was born on November 8, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio. By age 15 Jeff knew what he wanted to be after watching firefighters battle an apartment fire near his...

Michael Mergenthal

Michael Mergenthal

Dec 8, 2020

Michael Mergenthal, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Michael was born on November 15, 1949, the son of Stanly Mergenthal and Elsie Glaub Mergenthal. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and one sister, Patty Elay and one brother Stephen Mergenthal. He leaves behind his brother David Mergenthal (Marita) of Indiana and his...

Burdean Gosser

Burdean Gosser

Dec 2, 2020

Burdean Gosser (nee Wilson), 95, passed away on December 2, 2020. Loving daughter of Walter and Lola Wilson. Beloved wife of the late Carthel Gosser. Loving mother of Ralph Gosser and Kennie (Wanda) Gosser. Dear grandmother of Scott, Leann, Vanessa Blatt, Candace Stang and great grandmother of Zach, Paige, Meagan, Laney and Jack. Caring Great-great grandmother of Blaize. She...

Karen Litmer

Karen Litmer

Nov 28, 2020

LITMER, Karen Marie. Cherished daughter of Robert & Mary Lou (nee Riordan) Litmer. Dear niece of Joyce (Mike) Waite, Paula (Carl) Huster, Gregory (Vicky) Litmer, Dave (Maggie) Riordan), Paul (Cynthia) Riordan, and the late John Riordan. Also survived by many cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents, the late Anthony & Evelyn Litmer and the late Russell & Margaret Riordan....

Eric Paffe

Eric Paffe

Nov 28, 2020

Eric V. Paffe Beloved son of the late Robert C. and Lorene Paffe. Cherished brother of Timothy (Vivian), Uncle to Robert V. (Katharine) and Michael V. Paffe and Great Uncle to Logan Schmidt and Isabella Faith Paffe. Eric "Rick" Paffe, resident of Washington Twp. in Moscow Ohio for over 20 years, grew up in Springdale OH, was a 1965 Graduate...

Tim Petric

Tim Petric

Nov 24, 2020

Timothy Mark Petric, 73 passed away November 24, 2020.  Beloved son of the late Mary (nee Novak) and John Petric.  Loving husband, best friend, admirer, most ardent supporter for 47 years of Mary Kathryn (Beck) Petric.  Beloved brother of (late) Maj. John A. (wife: Linda) Petric, Mary Joyce “Cooky”, (husband:John) Buchanan, Barbara (husband: Ed) Kuzma, Veronica Petric, and Rudy...

Betty Dumford

Betty Dumford

Nov 22, 2020

DUMFORD, Betty Jane (nee Adkins). Age 95. Betty loved being a homemaker and enjoyed working at the food bank helping the needy along with her husband. She was devoted to her husband, the late Matthew C. Dumford and they both attended Lockland Christian Church. Betty and Matthew had two children together, Philip Dumford and the late Matthew Michael Dumford. Dear mother-in-law of Anita J....

Trevor Jones

Trevor Jones

Nov 22, 2020

Trevor  Jones, 92, passed away on November 22, 2020 at home with his family.  Trevor was born March 5th 1928 in Crawfordsville,  Ky to William P. Jones and Lona nee Stacy Jones.   Loving husband of Kathryn (nee Watson) Jones.  Beloved father of Len (Laura) Jones, Renee Armour, Rochelle (Jim) Campbell, Rachel (Mike) Braden, and the late Gary T. Jones. Caring stepfather...

Richard Bonapfel

Richard Bonapfel

Nov 21, 2020

UNITED STATES ARMY RETIRED

BONAPFEL, Richard Allen. Loving son of the late Charles W. and Virginia (nee Mangrum) Bonapfel. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Johnston) Bonapfel. Devoted father of Sheri Bowling, Richie Bonapfel, and the late Elizabeth Bonapfel. Grandfather of seven. Great grandfather of three. Dear brother of William (Carol) Bonapfel, and the late Beverly...

Sandra Albers

Sandra Albers

Nov 20, 2020

Sandra (nee Volle) Albers, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Sandy was 80 years young when she passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born on February 5, 1940 to Harry and Lucille Volle. She had some medical complications that quickly took a turn for the worst. She was a very loving outgoing person that enjoyed...

Arlene Klosterman

Arlene Klosterman

Nov 15, 2020

KLOSTERMAN, Arlene Dolores (nee Meyer), preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57years William C. Klosterman; loving mother of Karen (Phil) Wilkes, William (Maureen) Klosterman, Jr., Mary Beth (Jay) Henning, and the late Stephen Klosterman, M.D.; dear grandma of Matthew Wilkes, Allison (Chuck) Johnson, Claire Wilkes, and Stephanie, Christina, and Jason Henning; and sister of Janet Morgan.

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Robert Scholz

Robert Scholz

Nov 15, 2020

Robert Patrick  Scholz,  "RP"

Beloved son of the late Alice M. and Charles F. Scholz.

Much loved youngest brother to; Margaret, Barbara (Ted) Stockwell, Charles (deceased), Elizabeth (Rich) Donahower, Ellen (Dave) Milar, Thomas (Scotti). Fun and loving uncle to: Matthew, Mark, Scott, Kate, Jeff, Michael, Paul, Jennifer and Whitney. Great uncle of 9. We will...

Paul Eling

Paul Eling

Nov 13, 2020

Paul P. Eling, 83, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020.  Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee MacKenna) Eling.  Loving father of Philip, Kenneth (Jennifer) Eling, David (Beatriz) Eling and Stephen Eling.  Beloved grandfather of Emma and Adam Eling.  Dear brother of Louis Eling, Irene Olivier, and Jean Stanton.  Paul retired as a chemist from Emery Industries and served as...

Barbara Knee

Barbara Knee

Nov 13, 2020

It is with unbearable sadness that we announce on Friday, November 13th, 2020, Barbara Knee (nee Silvar), loving wife of Charles William Knee Jr., mother of six children, grandmother to thirteen children and dear friend to many others, passed away at the age of 88 years old.

Barbara was born on Staten Island in August 1932 to...

Norma Olson

Norma Olson

Nov 11, 2020

OLSON, Norma Louise (nee Wagner). Beloved wife of the late Roger Olson. Last sibling of the Wagner Family children. Devoted mother of Cynthia Poynter, Edye Rolls (Mike), Keith Olson (Connie), Amy McLaren (John), and Ray Olson. Grandmother of 5. Great grandmother of 10. Great-great grandmother of 1. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Norma passed away...

Harry Wachsman

Harry Wachsman

Nov 10, 2020

WACHSMAN, Harry Robert (Bob) age 94.

Survived by his wife of 71 years, Jean Day Wachsman.  Also survived by his daughters; Donna McMullen, Debbie Smith (Mike) and Joan Hessel.  Survived by his grandchildren; Brian McMullen (Tracey), Angela Imm (Matt), Jason (Tara) and Anthony (Jessie) Smith and Tara Baker (Chris).  Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death...

Ronald Matiunas

Ronald Matiunas

Nov 3, 2020

UNITED STAES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD VETERAN

MATIUNAS, Ronald J. Beloved husband of Janice Matiunas. Devoted father of Steven, Christine, Cathy, Elizabeth, Michael, and Brian. Loving grandfather of Rob, Lauren, Cassidy, Alexandra, Dakota, Olivia, Troy Joseph, Sophia, Charlotte, and Natalia. Great grandfather of Madilynn and Callie. Dear brother of Loraine and Mary Ann.

Ronald was Past...

Arthur Schumacher, Jr.

Arthur Schumacher, Jr.

Nov 1, 2020

Arthur C. Schumacher, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020.  Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Williamson) Schumacher.  Loving father of Scott and Jeff (Michelle) Schumacher.  Dear grandfather of Kyle and Kelsi Schumacher.  Arthur was a graduate of Ohio University and went on to spend the majority of his professional career as principal at St. Bernard Elementary School. A...

Glenn Ertel

Glenn Ertel

Oct 28, 2020

Glenn E. Ertel (69) of Peebles, Ohio passed away with his loving daughter, Allyson, by his side on October 28, 2020. Glenn was born August 21,1951 to Dean and Sara Ertel of Springdale, Ohio. His mother is saddened by the passing of her youngest son, who always signed his cards to her, “Your baby, Glenn”. He enjoyed his many...

James Dinwiddie

James Dinwiddie

Oct 26, 2020

James R. Dinwiddie (Jim) passed away October 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn nee Cooper and his daughters, Tina (Rob) Heintzman, Sheila (Jeff) Parker-Schmitt, Teresa (Jason) Dinwiddie-Herrmann, seven grandchildren, Logan, Griffin, Preston, Hope, Lacey, Yvonne and Josephine as well as brother Paul (Connie)Dinwiddie, sister Laverne (Tom) Diesel,...