OBITUARIES

William R Haas

William R Haas

Jul 4, 2018

United States Marine Corp. Haas, William R., 7/4/18, resident of Madeira. Devoted husband of 53 years to Phyllis June (nee Harris) Haas. Loving father of Kevin W. (Cara) Haas, Kimberly K. (Ron) Henry and Laurie J. Haas. Brother of Jack Haas, Mary Walsh and the late Clarence Haas. Grandfather of Kayla Haas, George William Steinmetz and Anne Catherine Steinmetz. Memorials...

Fannie Rose Ray

Fannie Rose Ray

Jul 1, 2018

Fannie Rose (Richardson) Ray of Batavia, Ohio passed away July 1st, 2018. Widow of the late William C. Ray, she was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Floraetta Richardson, two sons William Allen Ray and Gary Franklin Ray and daughter Gladys Elaine Ray (Steven Lee) Fish. She is survived by sons Ronald Lee (Claire) Ray, David "Bryan" (Melissa)...

Pamela  Jean Hardin

Pamela Jean Hardin

Jul 1, 2018

Hardin, Pamela Jean (nee Genton), age 60, resident of Owensville. Loving wife of Jess Hardin. Dear mother John W. Hardin and Jessica (John) Greenwood. Daughter of Imogene (nee Johnson) Genton and the late William Genton. Sister of Robert Genton, Daryl (Shirley) Genton, Theresa (Mark) Entrup, the late Dave Genton and the late Cheryl Meadors. Grandmother of Elliah and Saige Greenwood....

Nancy H. Hatch

Nancy H. Hatch

Jun 29, 2018

HATCH Nancy Heald, peacefully passed at home on June 29, 2018 at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late William E Heald and the late Frances R Heald and stepdaughter of the late Anne Haydock Heald. Loving mother of Deborah Anne Hatch and Stephanie Hatch Leighton. Dear grandmother of Emily Ann and Grace Stafford Fitzgerald. Step-sister...

Donald R. Knight

Donald R. Knight

Jun 21, 2018

KNIGHT, Donald, age 84, resident of Anderson Township. Loving husband of Caroline for 61 years. Loving father of Thomas Knight, Timothy Knight, Todd (Jordana) Knight, Tracy (Bill) Waddle and Tobi (Scott) Harris. 13 Grandchildren, 2 late Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way. Donald was a Sergeant with the Marine Corps 1953-1956 and served in Japan, Korea...

Elbert Ray Dick

Elbert Ray Dick

Jun 17, 2018

DICK Elbert Ray, Age 73. Resident of Union Township. Husband of the late Sharon E. (nee McAfee) Dick. Loving father of Trina (Keith) Naylor, Doug (Tiara) Dick and the late Elbert Dale (surviving wife Vicky) Dick. Son of the late Ernest and Lura Esther (nee Herrin) Dick. Dear brother of Doris Nadean Jarman, Cardine Dick, Eleanora O'Leary, Barbara Gayle Roberts,...

Lillian B. McDonough

Lillian B. McDonough

Jun 16, 2018

McDonough Lillian B. “Lil” age 93, Resident of Batavia. Wife of the late Chester M. McDonough (6/27/1999). Loving mother of Chester W. McDonough, Harry L. McDonough, Kate (Gary) Harper, RoseAnn (James) Hurt, Ricky (Karen) McDonough and the late James McDonough (12/25/1976). Dear sister of Wilbur Godfrey, Kenneth Godfrey, Carl Godfrey and preceded in death by nine other siblings. Grandmother of...

Robert I. Doggett

Robert I. Doggett

Jun 12, 2018

Robert I. Doggett, Born August 18th, 1932, died June 12th, 2018. The son of Forrest and Marie Doggett, nee Kaiser, he is survived by a sister, Ellen Marie Rember, and brother, Frank and his loving wife of 59 years, Wanda Rose Doggett, nee Beach, 3 daughters, Ann Conroy (Paul), Barbara Kurnick, and Kate Goldsmith, 6 grandchildren, Emily Conroy Schmidt,(Henry) Ellen...

Paul Daniel Foertsch

Paul Daniel Foertsch

Jun 11, 2018

FOERTSCH Paul Daniel, age 79, resident of Batavia, OH. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann Snider (Aug. 14, 2012). Loving father of Denise Davis, Dana (Jan) Davi, Lonnie Davis, Monica (Tom) Rosselot, the late Tammy (Eric) Guinn, Lisa Black and Carrie (Lance) Pugh. Grandfather of Kelly (Darroll) Reece, Micah (Jason) Shircliff, Allison Davis, Ashlee (Tim) St. Denis, Colin (Jordan)...

James M. Carpenter

James M. Carpenter

Jun 9, 2018

James Carpenter, 91, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 9, 2018. He entered this world on May 14, 1927 in Manchester, KY, born to Evon and Lula B Smith Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fontella (Mitchell) Carpenter. He is survived by his children: Carolyn Taylor, Sandra Muncy, and Shawn Carpenter and...

Norman Lee Walker

Norman Lee Walker

Jun 8, 2018

Walker, Norman Lee. Friday, June 08, 2018 at the age of 81. Resident of Batavia. Devoted husband of Wanda L. Walker (nee Frye) for 59 years. Loving father of Wanda Katherine (Todd Ledger) Riley and Jeffrey Lee (Janet) Walker. Brother of Roxanne Murphy, Beverly Courts and Dixie Rae. Grandfather of Charles, Larry, Tommy, Brandon, Michael and Daniel, as well as...

James  Floyd Wiederhold

James Floyd Wiederhold

Jun 5, 2018

Army National Guard, Wiederhold, James F. "Jim" resident of Milford, 06/05/2018, at the age of 89. Loving father of Yvonna Lynn (Fred) Imhoff. Brother of Edward Wiederhold, Nancy Smith and Carol Jean (Bill) Dunn. Cherished grandfather of Joey and Erica Carpenter. Great-grandfather of Dalton James and Lorelei Lynn Carpenter. Also survived by many numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews,...

Violet M. Boswell

Violet M. Boswell

Jun 5, 2018

BOSWELL, Violet M. (nee Minton) age 64, resident of Pierce Twp. Beloved wife of 34 years to Thomas L. Boswell. Loving mother of Tammy Marie Walls, Theresa May Pearl Walls, Donnie L. (Laura) Walls, Anthony Wayne (Judy) Walls Sr. and the late Thomas Lee Boswell Jr. Dear sister of Larry Minton. Grandmother of Jeanettee Riley, Jessie Walls, Amanda Walls, Anthony...

Virginia F. Leedy

Virginia F. Leedy

Jun 4, 2018

LEEDY Virginia F. of Owensville, Age 76. Dear sister of the late Vernon Earl Watson Jr., late Danny Cooper, late Henry Davidson, late Georgia Caroline Jones, late Jeanette Boaz and the late Joyce Kelly. Aunt of Yvonne (late Frank) McFarland, Carla (Kenneth) McQuitty Sr, late Crystal Kelly and numerous others. Great Aunt of Michele McFarland, Justin (Charlotte) McFarland, Kenneth (Suzanne)...

Frank Jr. Murphy

Frank Jr. Murphy

Jun 4, 2018

US Army Veteran MURPHY Frank Jr. Resident of Batavia, 06/04/2018 at the age of 86. Devoted husband of 66 years to Dolores A. (nee Brock) Murphy. Loving father of Shelley R. Murphy Pope and the late Gregory M. Murphy (2009). Brother of James "Jim" (Deloris) Murphy and Colleen Duttweiler. Cherished grandfather of Lynsey R. (nee Pope) Bock, Ryan R. Pope,...

William R. Dean

William R. Dean

Jun 3, 2018

William “Bill” Dean, 85, formally of Wheeling, W.V, passed away on June 3, 2018 at his current home, The New England Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Wheeling, WV on September 8, 1932, and raised in Sand Hill, WV, he was the ninth of ten children of the late William Ralph Dean and Gertrude Wyoming White Dean. Graduating from Triadelphia...

Raymond John Sottoriva

Raymond John Sottoriva

May 25, 2018

Raymond Sottoriva, 87, was called to his eternal home on May 25, 2018. He entered this world on May 8, 1931 in Toledo, OH, born to John and Theresa Sottoriva. He is survived by his wife, Rita of 62 years, two children, Christine, Mary Rose and son-in-law Rick, three grandchildren, Dustin and wife Annie, Amy and Mary Allison, his sister...

Edward W Brown

Edward W Brown

May 25, 2018

Brown, Edward W. May 25, 2018, age 81, resident of Amelia. Devoted husband of Faye Brown (nee Mitchell). Loving father of Pam (Danny) Wiederhold, Sharon Donnelly and Tracy (Geoff) Bobst. Brother of Ron (Carol) Brown. Grandfather of Emma and Eddie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Edward was a Train Conductor for 41 years and served his country in...

Herbert M. Evans

Herbert M. Evans

May 23, 2018

US Marine Veteran EVANS Herbert M. of Batavia Twp. Age 89. Husband of the late Nellie I. (nee Parker) Evans (May 19, 2016). Loving father of Norma Evans-O’Connor, Greg Evans, Karen (Jeff) Elkins, Tim (Kim) Evans, Tammy (Michael) Eljer and the late Tommy Evans. Brother of William (Brenda) Evans, Raymond (Weldonna) Evans preceded in death by numerous other siblings. Grandfather...

Alberta Virginia Clift

Alberta Virginia Clift

May 23, 2018

Clift, Alberta V. (nee Marriott), May 23, 2018, age 89, resident of Batavia. Devoted wife of the late Kenneth Scott Clift (2002). Loving mother of James W., Thomas Clift, Judy A. (Ben) Payne and Sandra "Sandy" L. (Brent) Boggs and the late Juanita J. Terry and Albert S. Clift. Sister of Marcella Clark and the late Harley, Charles and Viola...