OBITUARIES

Robert Samuel Wilks

Robert Samuel Wilks

Feb 5, 2021

On Friday, 5 February 2021, Robert Samuel Wilks, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83 in his Batavia, Ohio home.  Robert was born in Detroit on 26 February 1937 to Wilbur and Nyla (Gohl) Wilks. Robert earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. On 4 April 1964, Robert married Bernadette...

Judith A Loup

Judith A Loup

Feb 4, 2021

OWENSVILLE - Judith A. Loup, age 77, passed away on February 4, 2021. She was born to the late Albert W. and Melva (nee Wernsing) Loup. Judith is survived by her cherished sister Joyce (Tom) Carter. Judith enjoyed volunteering for the Christian Help Center, Lions Club, and collecting clothing for American Veterans. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February...

Carol C. O'Hare Motz

Carol C. O'Hare Motz

Jan 21, 2021

MOTZ Carol C. (nee O'Hare) age 90, Resident of Anderson Township, passed away on January 21, 2021. Wife of the late Edmund G. Motz. Loving mother of the late Bernice Motz, (born and died 1953), Joseph E. (Jane) Motz, Martha A. (David) Meisman, James G. (Mary) Motz, Daniel H. (Deborah) Motz, Mary C. (Martin) Joseph, David P. (Judith) Motz, Sara...

Julia Paraniuk

Julia Paraniuk

Jan 16, 2021

Paraniuk, Julia (nee Gatalica), resident of Union Township, January 16, 2021 at the age of 97. Devoted wife of 74 years to Walter S. Paraniuk. Loving mother of Danny, Michael A. Paraniuk, Michelle (Bobbie) A. Paraniuk and Diane E. (David) Swart. Sister of the late Ann Gertsberger and Mary Krowchak. Grandmother of Christina (Bob) Signorelli, Julianne (Michael) Hutchinson, Leslie (Christopher)...

Cindy Kay Clark

Cindy Kay Clark

Jan 10, 2021

Batavia Township - Cindy Kay Clark (nee Sullivan) passed away on January 10, 2021, at the age of 72. Cindy was born on October 12, 1948, to Shirley (nee Washburn) Hicks and the late Sydney Sullivan. Cindy was the beloved mother of Tonya (Wallace) Howard, Tina (Richard Jr.) Leggett, Cindy (Telly) Kools, Rachel (Thomas) McCane and Justin Clark; cherished grandmother...

Paul LaVerne Conrad

Paul LaVerne Conrad

Jan 10, 2021

Paul LaVerne Conrad passed away on January 10th, 2021 at the age of 84. Paul was born on August 30th, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He put himself through college doing many jobs, including driving a truck for Coca-Cola. He attended Manchester College in Indiana, where he studied music. It was there he spied his wife for the first time,...

Rollo M. Murphy

Rollo M. Murphy

Jan 10, 2021

US ARMY - KOREAN WAR VETERAN MURPHY Rollo M. Age 91. Born July 10, 1929 in Batavia, OH to the late Frank and Oakey (Thompson) Murphy. He attended Batavia Schools and served his country overseas with the Military Police in the US Army during the Korean War. He was married to his loving wife, Elaine (Piercefield) for 64 years and...

Russell L. Thornton

Russell L. Thornton

Jan 7, 2021

Russell (Lee) Thornton, 73, beloved Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on January 7, 2021. He entered this world on August 31, 1947 in Cullman, AL, to the late Bryant Thornton and Elnora (nee Smith) Jenkins. Russell is preceded in death by 6 brothers: Franklin D. Thornton (his identical twin), Elbert Ray Thornton, Robert G....

Hugh L. Nichols

Hugh L. Nichols

Jan 6, 2021

Hugh L. Nichols II, age 95, passed away peacefully after a short illness. He is survived by his daughters Nancy Nichols (Tom Steinberg), Betsy Nichols, Judy Nichols (Nigel Gough) and Amy Nichols Kisner; grandchildren Clover Wier, Noah Lull, Alysoun Gough, Michelle Culbertson, and Nichole Rouse; many great-grandchildren; and dear family friend Linda Kress Shinkle. He was preceded in death by...

Katherine M Young

Katherine M Young

Jan 6, 2021

Katherine M. Young, resident of Mt. Carmel, age 93. Katherine was born April 1, 1927 to Herb Sheetz and Clara Rose. She left to be with the lord January 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Jim) Young. Loving Mother to the late James Young, Robert Young and Kathy Kelly. Cherished Grandma to James Lee Young, Amy Lowe, Jason...

Diane Therese Pickering

Diane Therese Pickering

Jan 6, 2021

PICKERING Diane T. (nee Phillips), Age 77, resident of Summerside. Wife of the late Chester F. Pickering. Loving mother of Chester Jr. (Judy), Mike, Scott (Amy) Pickering and Melissa Kleinmann (Jimmy) Spurlock. Dear sister of Judy (Robert) Terris, Edward (Colleen), Late Kenneth (Doris) Phillips. Cherished grandmother of Chester Pickering III, Megan (Andrew) Gilchrist, Joshua, Jacob, Kenneth, Jacob, Katie Pickering, Lexi...

Ellen Fay Alsip

Ellen Fay Alsip

Jan 6, 2021

Ellen went back to be with the Lord January 6, 2021 at the age of 71. Resident of Batavia. Ellen was born in Jellico Creek, Kentucky along with her identical twin sister Helen Miller. Ellen was the devoted wife of many years to the late Charles Leon Alsip. Loving mother of Bill (Charlene) Alsip, Leon Alsip, Dale Alsip, DeAnna (Donnie)...

Jack Smallwood

Jack Smallwood

Jan 5, 2021

Jack Smallwood, age 93, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Hospice of Cincinnati, OH. He was born September 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Georgia (Howell) Smallwood. Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and worked most of his adult life at Sherwin Williams and retired as Director of Purchasing, Chemical Division in Cleveland in 1982....

Richard Dale Collier

Richard Dale Collier

Jan 3, 2021

COLLIER, Richard Dale, age 66, of Batavia, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, January 03, 2021. He was born in Middletown, Ohio, son of the late Lloyd and Mary Poncella (nee Gilliam) Collier. On February 01, 1974, he married the love of his life Marilyn Weber. Rick was an electrician for over 47 years. He loved being on his Ham...

Kathleen Ann Harper

Kathleen Ann Harper

Jan 3, 2021

HARPER Kathleen A. Louderback Hutchins, age 77, resident of Loveland, Ohio and part time resident of Mesa, Arizona. Wife of Billy G. Harper. Mother to Richard W. Hutchins, Lora A. Stultz, Kathy L. Miller. Daughter of the late William C. and Elsie A. (nee Kain) Louderback. Survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 5 sisters, Marilyn Hobbs, Betty Harris, Neoma...

Ruth Roberts

Ruth Roberts

Jan 1, 2021

Ruth Roberts - Union Township, Clermont County. 81 years old. Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Wilford Lee Roberts. Preceded in death by her loving parents Edwin and Rose Linnemann and her brother Ronald Linnemann. Ruth is the loving mother to Dave (Pam) Roberts, Mike (Angie) Roberts and Kim (Mike) Gregory. Cherished Grandma to Samantha, Jeff (Delaney), Courtney,...

Paul R. Ross

Paul R. Ross

Dec 31, 2020

BATAVIA - Paul R. Ross, age 93, passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1927 to the late John and Susana (nee Bacoucin) Ross. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife Rose Marie (nee Gleason) Ross in 2012; sons Dennis P. (Laura) Ross and David E. Ross; and daughter Deborah L. (the late...

Joan Lee Deweese

Joan Lee Deweese

Dec 30, 2020

Mrs. Joan DeWeese, age 80 passed away December 30, 2020. Joan was born in Cincinnati Ohio to Raymond & Dorothy Smith. She married Emmett Paul DeWeese August 26, 1961, in Amelia, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Smith (father), Dorothy Smith (mother), Pixie Fife (sister), Lou Bundy (sister). Joan is survived by daughters Tracy DeWeese, Kelly...

Roxanna M. Murphy

Roxanna M. Murphy

Dec 29, 2020

MURPHY Roxanna M. of Batavia, Age 82. Beloved wife of 65 years to Tony D. Murphy. Loving mother of Tony (Alicia), Mark (Charmin), Mike (Robin), Michael A. and the late Rodney Murphy. Daughter of the late Burton Walker and Louise Wetherspoon. Dear sister of Beverly Courts, Dixie (Bill) Ray, Bonnie Rossolott, Diane Velez, Forest Wetherspoon, Jesse Wetherspoon, and Jan (Frank)...

Jack W Pittillo

Jack W Pittillo

Dec 28, 2020

PITTILLO Jack W. of Union Township, Age 80. Loving father of Jack (Laura) Pittillo, Roy George (Sue) Pittillo and Luke Pittillo. Dear brother of Barbara Goedde. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11 AM until 12:30 PM at Moore Family Funeral Home, 225 Spring Street, Batavia, OH 45103.