OBITUARIES

Eva Robbins

Apr 10, 2025

Robbins, Eva Rose, (nee Balanger) April 10, 2025 age 95, resident of Williamsburg and formerly of Fairfax. Loving wife of the late John Dee Robbins. Dear mother of Denise Pelphrey, Bonnie (Roger) Almer and the late Gloria Robbins. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Weisbrodt, David Pelphrey, Raymond Vitatoe and Aimee Vitatoe. Great-grandmother of Mason, Elijah, Hunter, Sabastian, Vivian, Hilde and Zenn....

Diana Mae Holtke

Apr 9, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Diana Mae Holtke, age 74, passed away on April 9, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Shirley (nee Greer) Clark. Diana was the devoted wife of Edward Holtke, Jr.; loving mother of Angela (Todd) Daniels, Randall (Nikki) Holtke, Jon (Mandi) Holtke, and the late Joseph Holtke; cherished grandmother of Timothy,...

Blake Anderson

Apr 5, 2025

Blake Michael Anderson, 44, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with late stage liver cancer on April 5, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1980 in Provo, Utah, to Gary and Joyce Anderson, and, in addition to Utah, spent his growing up years in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas.

A logical...

Henry "Bud" Christian Sauter, Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Henry "Bud" Christian Sauter, Jr., age 95, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1930, to the late Henry Christian Sr., and Leona (nee Riedinger) Sauter. Bud was the devoted husband of the late Joyce (nee Morgan) Sauter; beloved father of Chris (Melanie) Sauter III, Keith (Susan) Sauter; and the late Leslie...

Kayson Hubler

Mar 25, 2025

Kayson Hubler, 8 weeks old, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, and Great-grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on March 25, 2025. Even though we only had 8 short weeks with him, we are forever grateful for the time that we got. He entered this world on January 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH, born to Carson and Brianna Hubler....

John "Todd" O'Brien

Mar 23, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of John "Todd" O'Brien. Todd passed peacefully at home on March 23, 2025, at the age of 66.

Todd was born on December 2, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John & Jacquelyn (Kirtley) O'Brien. He grew up in Anderson Township, keeping his family on their toes with his zest for life and adventurous spirit...

Michael "Tony" Crouse

Mar 22, 2025

Michael 'Tony' Crouse, 64, of Amelia, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1960 to Thomas 'Bill' Crouse and Wanda Hughes Crouse.

Tony was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his loving daughters; Molly Crouse, Sharee Jackson, Mandy Dorgan, Stephanie Werner, and Michelle Foerster, and his cherished grandchildren; Kashauna...

Edwin J. Karlis

Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Army Veteran

Edwin J. Karlis, passed peacefully March 20, 2025 at the age of 84. Longtime resident of Pierce Township, Ed was born in Buffalo, NY on April 7, 1940 to Vincent and Gertrude (Juckibiez) Karlis. Loving husband of Linda (Lovelady) Karlis for 40+ years. Brother of John Karlis and also survived by special nephews Jay, Jack, Mark, and Eric;...

Catherine Cecilia Gerbus

Mar 19, 2025

MILFORD - Catherine Cecilia Gerbus, age 87, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1937, to the late Henry E. and Catherine A. Bell. Catherine was the devoted wife of the late Jack O'Rourke and the late Joseph F. Gerbus; loving mother of Patricia (Brad) Smith, Jack (Meg) O'Rourke, Michael (Martha) O'Rourke, Tim (the late...

Judith Pizarroz

Mar 14, 2025

Judith Margaret Pizarroz, (Piz-arrow) passed away on March 14th, 2025. Born October 22, 1952 to the late Edwin Wolf and Ethel Hallman. Loving wife of William Pizarroz. Beloved Mother of Candice Creager, John Jr. (Angela) Babb, Heidi Coles, and Lloyd (Patricia) Babb. Cherished Grandmother of Jessica Knight, Richelle Haberman, Justin Drown, Sean Drown, Seth Drown, Miranda Drown, Miranda (Mark) Mockbby,...

Jammie Blevins

Mar 12, 2025

Blevins, Jammie L., age 37, resident of Batavia, Ohio. Loving son of Cherie L. (nee Girard) and Chester Lee Blevins. Dear brother of Jessie (Bryce) Williams. Cherished father of Jackson, Isiah, Arily and Braxton. Also survived by niece and nephew; Emma & Breydan. A 2005 graduate of Batavia, Jammie enjoyed drawing, tattooing, music and being around friends.

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Kathleen Turner

Mar 11, 2025

Kathy Turner, aged 80, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 surrounded by her children. Born Kathleen Janet Haney to the late Worner "Jim" and Lucie (nee Patterson) Haney on October 7, 1944, she was a lifelong resident of Batavia, Ohio. Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Derl Turner, as well as her parents, sister and brother-in-law...

Tessa Renee Jones

Mar 11, 2025

Tessa Renee Jones

Loving mother of Michael Vanlandingham, Taylor Vanlandingham, and two grandsons, Brylan & Andrew Jr.

Beloved daughter of the late Nancy Jones and Melvin Jones. Sr. (Effie Jones). 

Loving sister of Laura (Clayburn) Begley, Melvin (Kristy) Jones, Amy Jones, Eric (Katie) Jones, Elisabeth (Tim) Norton, and Charlie Brooks.

Tessa loved life and she loved her family. She had lots of nieces and...

Robin Burchfield

Mar 11, 2025

Robin G. Burchfield, age 73, passed away on March 11th, 2025. Born September 10th, 1951 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert C. and Marie (nee Lawless) Montjoy. Devoted and Cherished wife of the late Bernie Burchfield. Loving mother to Eric C. of Amelia, and Stephen M. Burchfield of Ashland, Ky. Cherished and adored grandmother of Whitney C. Roe of...

Tara Stewart

Mar 9, 2025

Tara Stewart of Eastgate, Ohio passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 9th at the age of 43. She was born on October 19, 1981 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Paul and Vinna (nee Marlow) Seal. Tara is preceded in death by her grandparents James and Dorothy (nee Lewis) Seal and Charles and Marie (nee Caudill) Marlow...

Lloyd Stettler

Mar 9, 2025

Lloyd Earl Stettler, age 85, moved on to greater things on March 9th, 2025. Born March 7th, 1940 to the late Lloyd Everett and Alma Caroline (nee Moritz) Stettler. Husband to Susan Gaynell Stettler (nee Didday). Father of Allison Stettler and Robert Stettler. Grandfather of Max Hamilton, Sam Hamilton, and Eli Hamilton. Brother to the late John Stettler and also...

Vern Steven Sargent

Mar 7, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Vern Steven Sargent, age 75, passed away on March 7, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1949, to the late James and Helen (nee Kihnley) Sargent. Vern was the devoted husband of Pam Sargent (nee Dunn); loving father of Tracie Sargent and Jason (Rebecca) Sargent; cherished grandfather of Tyler (Abby) Sargent, Dylan Sargent, and Lillian Sargent;...

Allen Ahrens

Mar 6, 2025

US Army Veteran

Ahrens, Allen L. age 84, resident of Williamsburg passed peacefully March 6, 2025. Loving husband of Reba M. (nee Webb) Ahrens. Dear father of Jeff (Jen) Ahrens, Andy Ahrens, stepfather of Michael Webb and the late Scott Ahrens. Brother of Marie Saylor and the late Charles & Frankie Ahrens. Grandfather of Kela, Mandy, Brianna, Alyssa, Abigail, Emily, Payton...

Stella Baker

Mar 1, 2025

BAKER, Stella Rose, age 81. Wife of the late Willie Baker. Daughter of the late John Wesley and Margaret Naomi (League) Hamilton. Loving mother of Cathy (late David Knight) Baker Mahoney, John (Laura) Baker, Jesse (Pam) Baker, Rosie (Rob) Neeley, Gracie (Fred) Bonenfant and departed sons Tom and Robert Baker. Dear sister of James League. 16 Grandchildren, 17 Great-grandchildren, one...

David Stouder

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of David William Stouder. He left this world on March 1, 2025. Born on December 3, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH. Dave was preceded in death by his Father, Jerald Lee Stouder, and Mother, Edith Marie Stouder. He is survived by his wife, Alarene Stouder; His daughters Lisa (Joey) Ackermann, Sarah (Justin) Stouder, and...