OBITUARIES

Kevin M. Miner

Oct 1, 2024

DELHI TOWNSHIP - Kevin M. Miner, age 59, passed away on October 1, 2024. He was born on October 6, 1964, to the late JoAnn (nee Robison) Sharpe and the late Vincent Miner. Kevin was the dear brother of Robert Miner, Brian Robison, and the late Dwayne (surviving Deborah) Miner. Kevin grew up in Warren, Ohio, and attended Fairhaven School...

Catherine Peck

Sep 28, 2024

Felicity - Catherine D. Peck, age 78, passed away surrounded by family on September 28, 2024. Born July 28, 1946, to the late Charles R. and Jean (nee Mackenzie) Doll. Devoted wife of the late Gregory Peck. Loving Mother of Christopher Stanforth, Joan (Ted) Owen, Stephen Stanforth, John (Kellie) Stanforth, and bonus son, Aaron Howard. Beloved Baba to Jana Eid,...

Raymond Rose

Sep 26, 2024

US NAVY VETERAN - Raymond C. Rose, age 98, joined his savior in heaven on September 26, 2024. Born January 19, 1926, to the late Hayden and Ora Rose (nee Bray). Loving Husband to the late Mary C. Rose. Devoted Father of Dan (the late Diana) Rose, Barb (Joe) Still, and the late Jeff (surviving Brenda) Rose. Beloved Grandfather to...

Jewell B. Hargis

Sep 22, 2024

UNION TOWNSHIP - Jewell B. Hargis, age 95, passed away on September 22, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1929, to the late Barney and Myrtle (nee Phelps) Hargis. Jewell was the devoted husband of the late Geneva Hargis (nee Rose); loving father of Vicki (Joseph) Snider and Billy (Cindy) Hargis; cherished grandfather of Steven, Bradley, and Kristen; beloved...

James B. Kegley

Sep 17, 2024

BETHEL - James B. "Jim/Red" Kegley, age 63, passed away on September 17, 2024. Jim was born on September 29, 1960, to the late Ora and Naomi (nee Hileman) Kegley. Jim was the devoted husband of Cynthia (nee Meyers) Kegley; loving father of Melissa Hall, Julie Thompson, the late Ricky Hall, and the late Jeniffer Davis; cherished grandfather of Abigail...

Ian Gladwell

Sep 15, 2024

Gladwell, Joseph Ian Mathias resident of Cincinnati passed suddenly September 15, 2024 at the age of 33. Son of Timothy R. and Pamela J. Caldwell. Born in Cincinnati, OH. December 31, 1990. Father of Landon Gladwell. Brother of Timothy Caldwell, Stephanie Gladwell, Alexis Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell and Taylor Caldwell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...

Linda Sue Wolfram

Sep 15, 2024

BATAVIA - Linda Sue Wolfram, age 76, passed away on September 15, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1948, to the late William and Wilma Jean (nee Conway) Henggeler. Linda was the devoted wife of Terry Wolfram; loving mother of Michelle (the late Lloyd) Everhart; cherished grandmother of Billy Everhart; and dear sister of Mark Henggeler and the late...

William "Billy" Thoroughman

Sep 13, 2024

Thoroughman, William "Billy" R., passed peacefully September 13, 2024 at the age of 47. Loving son of Beverly (nee Bradford) and Orville Thoroughman. Dear father of Cody W., Brent R. and Kelsey A. Thoroughman. Beloved brother of Elizabeth D. Thoroughman. Dear friend, Mike Terry who took care of Billy. He is also survived by his dog, Roxi, numerous aunts, uncles,...

Larry Kratzer

Sep 12, 2024

Larry E. Kratzer, age 84, left this world on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Devoted husband to the late Linda (nee Reeves) Kratzer. Loving father of Lisa A. Kratzer, Layne D. Kratzer and LuAnn K. Owens. Brother to Victor Kratzer and his brother-in-law Jerry Reeves. Cherished grandfather to Payden and Mason Owens. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews....

Kurt P. Stayrook

Sep 12, 2024

FLORENCE - Kurt P. Stayrook, age 52, passed away on September 12, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1972, to the late Spencer and Sylvia (nee Siefert) Stayrook. Kurt was the devoted husband of Rose (nee Cmehil) Stayrook; loving father of Cory Hoffer, Spencer Stayrook, Whitney Stayrook, and Quentin Stayrook; and dear brother of Kevin (Carol) Stayrook and Keith...

Norma Schweitzer

Sep 10, 2024

Norma Schweitzer passed away on September 10, 2024 at the age of 85. She was a beloved Wife, a loving mother, and an amazing grandmother. She was the light of any room, and had a quick wit and infectious sense of humor. She raised two amazing children, and cherished her time with her grandchildren. Her husband adored her, and filled...

Judith Messer

Sep 5, 2024

Judith Melanie Messer lived from August 10, 1946 until September 5, 2024.

Judy was a proud mother to three children, Tina (Shawn) Mugavin, Scott (Kelly) Stahl, and Chad Deimling. She was a doting grandmother to four grandchildren, Sheena (Alex) Steckl, Cory (Samantha) Mugavin, Jake (Lisa) Stahl, Alexis (Tyler) Sanders. She was fortunate to get to spend time with her...

Shelley Ann Randolph

Sep 2, 2024

AMELIA - Shelley Ann Randolph, age 66, passed away on September 2, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1957, to Lael Cyr (nee Piper) and the late Wanye Bush. Shelley was the devoted wife of the late Charles Randolph; loving mother of Caleb Randolph, Amber Randolph, and Brandon (Stephanie) Randolph; cherished grandmother of Austin Randolph, Logan Randolph, Andrew Randolph,...

David Tasker

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. David Tasker, age 63, passed away on August 26, 2024.

David was born July 22, 1961 in Atlanta, GA to William Tasker and Helen Tasker. David married Deborah Tasker, (nee Hogue) of Batavia, Ohio on July 30, 2008 in Treasure Island Florida.

He was preceded in death by William Tasker (Father), Helen Tasker(nee Winslett (Mother).

Survived by...

Evangeline Hoffmann

Aug 25, 2024

Evangeline Joye Breyfogle Hoffmann

March 2, 1931-August 25, 2024

We are grateful for the long, interesting life of Evie. And for her graceful journey to peace.

In her final days, the care she received at Seven Acres Senior Living Skilled Nursing brought great comfort to her family and friends. Queen City Hospice added presence in Evie's last weeks. The gift of song from...

Susan Parker

Aug 25, 2024

Susan Parker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister departed from this life to her eternal home on August 25, 2024. Susan was born in Syracuse, New York to Edward and Theda Martin. Susan married Michael Parker of South Charleston, West Virginia on December 28, 1968 in Deland, Florida. She was preceded in death by Edward Martin (Father), Theda Martin (Mother)...

Clair Damon Boggs

Aug 24, 2024

UNION TOWNSHIP - Clair Damon Boggs, age 89, passed away on August 24, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1935, to the late Bruce and Alcie (nee Whited) Boggs. Clair was the devoted husband of the late Betty Jo (nee Jordan) Boggs; beloved father of Kimberly (Delbert) Johnson, Bobbi (Matthew) Bryant, and the late John William Boggs; step-father of...

Naomi Miller

Aug 22, 2024

Rock Spring, Ga. - Naomi D. Miller age 82. Wife of the late Richard Miller (1997). Daughter of the late Aaron and Eleanor (nee Kelsey) Bronniman. Sister of the late Martha Paevey, Gloria Waits, Gertrude Bronniman and John Bronniman. She is survived by Nieces Peggy Shelley and Vicki Chamberlin and Nephew Gary Waits. Also survived by numerous Great Nieces and...

Sylvia Pagliaro

Aug 20, 2024

BETHEL - Sylvia Ann Pagliaro, age 67, took her place in the stars on August 20, 2024. Born January 2, 1957 to the late Harley Monjar and Georgia Sexton (nee King). Loving mother of Tammie (Johnny) Caldwell, Heidi (Patrick) Herrington, Christian Grey, Cheyenne Pagliaro, Kara Pagliaro, Giselle Pagliaro and many other children she fostered. Cherished Grandmother of Caitlin, Gabrielle, and...

Darrel Hewitt

Aug 19, 2024

Hewitt, Darrel M. passed August 15, 2024 in Brown County, Ohio at the age of 67. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 19, 1956 to the late Darrel M. Hewitt, Sr. and Ann (nee Determan) Hewitt. Long time companion of Cindy Starrett. Loving father of Shaun (Leslie Duncanson) Starrett. Brother of Alan Dorschug, Kathy, Laura, and Charlie Hewitt...