OBITUARIES

William F. Lucas

Jul 13, 2024

MIAMI TOWNSHIP - William F. Lucas, age 68, passed away on July 13, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1955, to the late Carl Sr., and Gladys (nee Weigel) Lucas. William was the loving father of Stacy (Todd Meece) Lucas; step-father of Robert (Lyndsay) Hagedorn; cherished grandfather of Madison and David; and dear brother of the late Carl Lucas,...

James Ward

Jul 5, 2024

US ARMY VETERAN - James A. Ward, "Jim", joined his fallen comrades on July 5, 2024. Born February 27, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH to the late John F. and Elsie (nee Brick) Ward. Devoted husband of 64 years to Betty (nee Holden) Ward. Loving Father of Cathy (Donn) Chesley. Beloved Grandfather of Jake (Lauren) Chesley and Sara (Cody) Bishop. Caring...

Roy Hiles

Jul 4, 2024

WWII United States Marine

Hiles, Roy L. Sr, peacefully passed on July 4, 2024, at The Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved husband of Doris Hiles and the late Virginia Hiles. Loving father of Nina Hogan, Mark (Donna) Hiles, Dorothy (Phillip) Wells, Roy Hiles Jr., John Hiles and the late Mary Ann Vansuch. Stepfather of Timothy McLaughlin, Tina McLaughlin, Jill...

Lakyn Hatfield

Jul 4, 2024

Hatfield, Lakyn Delilah passed, surrounded with her loved ones around her, on July 4, 2024 at 11 days old in Mt. Orab, OH.  She was born on June 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH to her loving parents Logan Hatfield and Delilah Seibert.  Dear sister of Emalynn Hatfield.  Cherished granddaughter of Jeffery Hatfield, Heidi Howard, Anthony Seibert, Shannon Seibert and step-granddaughter...

Bryan Sexton

Jul 2, 2024

SEXTON, Bryan D. passed suddenly on July 2, 2024 at the age of 57 with his loving family surrounding him. He was born on April 24, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David R. and Joan D. (nee Didday) Sexton. Loving father of Zachary Sexton and Staci (Jeremy) Hasson. Brother of Andrea (Nick) DeRose and Jeff( Pam) Sexton. Uncle of Ashley,...

Mary Lou Marker

Jun 25, 2024

Marker, Mary Louise (nee McCollum) passed peacefully June 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Mary Lou was born to Charles McCollum and Louise (nee Sheets) McCollum on August 9, 1931 in Cincinnati. Wife of the late Charles V. Marker. Dear mother of Darlene (Russ) Hensley, Drake (Mary Ann) Marker, Dean (Missy) Marker and Greg (Dayna) Marker. Dear sister of...

Danny R. Saddler

Jun 17, 2024

AMELIA - Danny R. Saddler, age 77 passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1947, to the late Sherman and Zoda (nee Smith) Saddler. Danny was the loving father of Danette Chumbley and step-father of Luanne Shelton and Ted Ott; cherished grandfather of Kris (Shaunda Jones) Saddler, Devyn (Justin) West, Michael Shelton Jr., John (Nora)...

Vicky L. Partin

Jun 16, 2024

AMELIA - Vicky L. Partin (nee Venters), age 63, passed away on June 16, 2024. Vicky was the cherished daughter of Martha Venters; devoted wife of Anthony Partin; beloved mother of Tami Partin and Toni Wright; treasured grandmother of Rianna Partin and Charles Wright, and great-grandmother of Anthony Blankenship and Brantley Blankenship; and dear sister of numerous brothers and sisters.

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Louis Marino

Jun 15, 2024

Louis R. Marino of Batavia, Ohio, passed at the age of 82 after illness. Louis worked for the US Postal Service in Dayton, Ohio for awhile, where he met his wife Gloria Chaney, to whom he was married for 56 wonderful years. After working for the post office, Louis worked for the water treatment plant in the city of Reading,...

Della L. Maloney "Toots"

Jun 14, 2024

Maloney, Della Louise "Toots", (nee Davidson) age 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 in Batavia, OH.  Della was formerly of East End. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert S. Maloney, with whom she shared 36 cherished years together. Known affectionately as "Toots" by her family and friends, Della was known for her warmth, generosity,...

Mae Ruth Brunner

Jun 12, 2024

Brunner, Mae Ruth (nee Mosbacker), passed peacefully on June 12, 2024 in Batavia, Ohio. She was born May 15, 1926 in Batavia, Ohio to the late Edgar C. and Olie (nee Becker) Mosbacker. Devoted wife of the late Joseph N. (Bro) Brunner. Loving mother of Peggy Brunner, Pam (David) Bacca and Patty (Dan) Schultz. Sister of the late Homer Mosbacker....

Patricia Shoemake

Jun 7, 2024

Shoemake, Patricia Ann passed away peacefully June 7, 2024 in Montgomery, OH. She was born August 4, 1945 to the late John and Lillian (nee Fuchs) Folka in Chicago, IL. Devoted wife of the late Charles E. Shoemake (2010). Loving mother of Deborah Otten, Charles E Shoemake Jr., Christopher M. (Tina), Randy W. and Jason A. (Jennifer) Shoemake. Sister of...

Larry "Poncho" Meranda

Jun 6, 2024

Larry Lee (Poncho) Meranda passed peacefully in Batavia, Ohio at the age of 84 on June 6, 2024. He was born to the late Gail Howard and Jenny (Huston) Meranda at home in Williamsburg, Ohio. Loving husband of Jeralyn (Didday) of 59 years. Dear father of Kristina, Leah and Eric. Beloved grandfather of Dustin Bare and Meranda Bare. Dear great-grandfather...

Kenneth R. Wilson Sr.

Jun 4, 2024

US MARINE - Kenneth R. Wilson Sr., age 73, passed away on June 4th, 2024. Born April 29, 1951, to the late Ellis and Norene (nee Hunley) Wilson in Cincinnati, OH. Loving Father of Tony Wilson, Kenny Jr. (Jennifer) Wilson, Angela Wilson, and the late Matt Tabor. Cherished Grandfather of Austin, Ashley, Luke, Corinne, Kayleigh, Thomas, and Ethan. Beloved Brother...

Elizabeth J. Schalk

May 31, 2024

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Elizabeth "Betty" J. Schalk, age 95, passed away on May 31, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1928, to the late Thomas and Irene (nee Brennan) Roat. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Edward H. Schalk; devoted mother of Barb (late Ron) Dameron, Eric (Teresa) Schalk, Beth (late Mike) Carr, Peggy Schalk, and the...

Carl F Ungethuem

May 21, 2024

BATAVIA - Carl F. Ungethuem, age 95, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1928, to the late Fred and Sophie (nee Franz) Ungethuem. Carl was the devoted husband of 71 years to the late Wanda Ungethuem; loving father of Paul (Malynda) Ungethuem, Esther (Kenneth) Garber, Michelle Ungethuem, Susan (late Harvey) Hamrick and the late...

Beverly Swisshelm

May 19, 2024

BATAVIA - Beverly Swisshelm, age 80, passed away on May 19, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1944, to the late Chester and Margie (nee Belcher) Mullins. Beverly was the devoted wife of Terry Swisshelm, Sr.; loving mother of Suzanne (Brian) Barrett; step-mother of Terry (Wanda) Swisshelm, Jr., Travis (Kathy) Swisshelm, and Anna Williams; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren...

Carol Drew

May 14, 2024

Cincinnati - Carol Ann Drew (nee Marlman) beloved wife of Gerald J. Drew "Jerry", loving mother of Steve Drew, John Drew, Jacquelyn Van Tuyl, Scott (Charisse) Drew, and Randy Drew. Cherished grandmother to eight grandchildren. Passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the age 84.  She was the loving daughter of the late Mary and Charles Marlman; sister of...

Ann Vandermolen

May 12, 2024

BATAVIA - Ann Vandermolen, age 89, passed away on May 12, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1935, to the late Lesley Edmond Hutchison and Rosemmeth Bates (nee Bussey). Ann was the beloved wife of the late James Vandermolen; devoted mother of Deborah Ann (David) Bain, Darrell Jay (Deanna) Vandermolen, Wendy Sue (Terry Donohue) Vandermolen, Peggy Jo (Dennis) Anderson,...

Dennis Jackson

May 10, 2024

Jackson, Dennis, age 75, passed away on May 10, 2024 in Batavia OH. Dennis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Cora (nee Carrier) Jackson. Loving husband of Rosetta (nee Hollon) Jackson. Dear father of Tiffiney Noble and the late Scott Noble. Beloved grandfather of Brianna Abney, Skyler Raith, Zarah Noble ( Adam Currie) and Bryce Sullivan. Dennis adored...