Obituaries

William Gaines

Apr 6, 2016

GAINES, William. Age 88. Beloved husband of 66 years to Emily (nee Anstaett) Gaines. Brother of Robert Gaines. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 11, 2016 at Bethel Tate Cemetery, 321 Main St., Bethel, OH 45106. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Richard Engel

Apr 5, 2016

Richard Frank, beloved husband of Bessie Engel (nee Cook).  Cherished father of Richard J. (Donna) Engel, Debbie (Kevin) Parker, Terri (Gary) Blair, and Steve (Kim) Engel.  Loving grandfather of Dawn (Doug) Konrad, Heather Blair, Richard D. (Kristy) Engel, Gary (Sarah) Blair, D.J. (Wendy) Engel, Courtney (Robert) Hopkins, Amanda Parker, Paige Parker, and Stevie Engel. Great grandfather of 15. Brother...

Hershel Taulbee

Apr 4, 2016

Hershel “Bill” Taulbee, 82, passed away April 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Pauline Taulbee and the late Mary Taulbee.  Loving father of Debbie (Jerry) Taylor, William (Tracey) Taulbee, Cindy (Doug) Dragoo, and Mark (Kim) Taulbee.  Caring brother of Connie Taulbee and Wilgus Jr., and the late Mattie Amyx.  Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 10.  Family and...

Audrey Schweigert

Apr 4, 2016

Audrey L. (nee Tosko), beloved wife of the late John P. Schweigert; devoted mother of Karen (Andrew) Potter, Kristen Marks, Kathren (Steve Artner) Schweigert, Kimberly (Dave) Hudson, Karla (Mark Pressler) Crain, Karol (Steve) Fugazzi, and Kendra (Doug) Spring; loving grandmother of Luke (Sasha), Laura, Allison, and Mark Potter, Keith and Matthew Crain, Danielle Marks, Tanner Denney, and Olivia Artner;...

Christine Murphy

Apr 2, 2016

MURPHY, Christine. Beloved wife of the late Steve Murphy. Devoted mother of Sandra Murphy and Mary Murphy. Loving grandmother of Andy Cox. Dear great grandmother of Amelia Cox. Passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Services are PRIVATE.

Michael Scranton

Apr 2, 2016

UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN

SCRANTON, Michael W. Son of Donald and Gladys (nee Ashley) Scranton. Father of Stewart Scranton. Brother of Tony (Felicia) Scranton and Leah Scranton. Uncle to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews. Also survived by the love of his life, Terri Price and many other extended family and friends. Michael passed away Saturday,...

Jeanne Webster

Mar 30, 2016

Jeanne Marie Webster (nee Hendrix), 81, passed away on March 30, 2016. Beloved mother of Chris Webster and Scott (Kimberly) Webster.  Loving grandmother of Ashley and Erin and great grandmother of Olivia, Graham, and Stella. Dear sister of Steven (Shirley) Hendrix.  Family and friends may gather from 10 AM until time of Memorial Service at 11 AM on Thursday,...

Conrad Rue

Mar 27, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY WWII VETERAN

RUE, Conrad. Loving husband of Dorothy (nee Schultz) Rue and the late Luvenise Irwin. Father of Casey (Sandy Thomas), Anna Mae (Ron Ragel), and Gary (Karen Taylor, Kathy Napier). Grandfather of Diane (nee Rue), Scott Ragel, Christopher Rue, Greg Ragel, Melanie Biggs, Becky (nee Ragel), Mike Rue, Nathan Rue, and Monica Rue....

Dorothy Purcell

Mar 27, 2016

Dorothy Mae (nee Gatto), beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Purcell; devoted mother of Miriam (Les) Reed, Lois (Bill) Grow, Jeanne (Joe) Sanker, and the late Virginia Purcell and Joan Nethero; loving grandmother of 11: great grandmother of 12. Passed away March 27, 2016 at age 95.  Proud graduate of St. Elizabeth Grade School and Regina High School,...

William "Bill" Proft

Mar 27, 2016

PROFT, William "Bill". Beloved husband to his wife of 60 years, Angie "Angel". Devoted father to Jim Proft, Jayne Makstaller, and Mariann Moster. Loving grandfather to Jennifer, Eric, Ryan, Dana and Kori. He also leaves behind his 3 brothers Dick, Larry and John. Bill took an early retirement from Totes and later a full retirement from Futai. Bill passed peacefully on Sunday, March...

August Kamphaus, Sr.

Mar 26, 2016

KAMPHAUS, Sr. August Carl. Beloved husband of the late Myra (nee Cramer) Kamphaus.  Loving father of David (Brenda), Dan, and Gus Kamphaus, Janet Brock, Carol (Rusty) Stevens, Myra L. Kamphaus, Mary (Bill) Lemley, Jennifer (Eric) Schaber, John (Laura) Kamphaus, and the late Jane Cresie and the late Debbie (Dave) Cain. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2...

Harold Walters

Mar 25, 2016

Harold L. Walters. Age 67. Beloved husband of Carol. Devoted father of Julie (Jack) and Andrew (Charity). Loving grandfather of Riley. Dear brother of Edie (David) Cole. Harold was called home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. Harold retired as a math teacher from SCPA and served as the pianist at John Wesley for...

Robert Murray

Mar 25, 2016

Robert Murray (Bob) passed away peacefully at the Glendale Place Nursing & Rehab Center on March 25, 2016 at 96 years of age. Beloved husband of 22 years to Kathryn B. Murray and the late Sterling N. Murray for 48 years.  Loving father of Winifred S. Murray of Encino, CA and Charles (Melissa) Murray of Charlotte, NC. Stepfather of...

Mabel Jeffries

Mar 25, 2016

Randy Ross

Mar 17, 2016

Randy, former husband of Diane Ross; beloved father of Amanda, Alyssa, and Cody Ross; grandfather of Kara Ross-Edison, Haven Gibbs, Kyler L. Ross, and Brian D. Ross; dear brother of Claudine Cook of Pacolet, South Carolina, Gloria M. Cantor of Fairfax, Ohio, and Carrol D. Ross of Norwood, Ohio; loving son of the late Fred W. & Dora Irene...

Philip Henry

Mar 14, 2016

HENRY Philip A., died March 14 of kidney failure at age 80. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Nicklet) for 38 years. Preceded in death by his cherished sister Marlee Maier, whose daughter Margo, grandchildren Kaycee and Austin, and great-granddaughter Charlie survive. Also surviving are loving cousins Kathy and Katie Pridemore and sisters-in-law Susanne (Johannes), Ruth, Niki and her daughter...

Cleon Moore

Mar 13, 2016

Cleon J. Moore

Moore, Cleon Jewell - beloved husband of Gladys Moore (nee Alsip) for 53+ years. Cleon was the son of the late John Henry and Thelma Moore (nee Russell) of London, Kentucky who preceded him in death.  He was a devoted brother to Richard, Sue, Albert and Martha; and also to Evelyn, Aileen and Leon...

Judith Miller

Mar 12, 2016

JUDY SMITH MILLER – Went to become an angel on March 12, 2016 at the young age of 73

MILLER, Judith Smith – Beloved wife of William E. Miller of 35 years. Devoted mother of Traci (Jonathan) Grover and Daniel (Marcy) Niehaus, seven grandchildren, and dear sister of Bruce (Nancy) Smith. Step-mother of Pam (Chris) Coleman, Gary...

Brenda Kruse

Mar 12, 2016

KRUSE, Brenda Louise (nee Henry) beloved wife of 34 years to William (Billy) Kruse. Cherished daughter of the late William and Katherine Henry. Loving sister of Connie (Harold) Elliott.  Treasured aunt of Chris Smith, Rodney (Dawn), Kenneth (Jennifer) and Chad Elliott, Renee Kruse Chris Kruse and Lisa Partridge among others. Great aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Loved niece of Faye Saylor. Brenda...

John Taylor

Mar 11, 2016

John, beloved husband of Sally Taylor (nee Daum); dear father of Rachel Coffey (nee Taylor), Joshua Taylor, and Nicholas Taylor; stepfather of Lauren Kilburn; loving grandfather of Cody, Mitchell, Bella, and Charles; dear brother of Gordon Taylor. Passed away March 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Taylor and mother, Vernecia Taylor and leaves behind...