OBITUARIES

Claire Sparke

Claire Sparke

Feb 9, 2016

Sparke, Clair Ann (nee Lemkuhl), age 73, resident of Union Township. Wife of the late James Sparke (1988). Loving mother of James (Donna) Sparke Jr., Katherine Sparke, and Diane Sparke. Sister of Linda (David) Sparke. Grandmother of Bobby (Kristin) Tumser, Elizabeth (Eric Anderson) Sparke, Samantha (Kevin) Zipf, Bryan (Ashley) Sparke, Jacob (Katie) Sparke, Nicholas Sparke and Vincent Lancaster II. Great-grandmother...

James Anthony Weierman

James Anthony Weierman

Feb 9, 2016

Weierman, James A., age 85, resident of Amelia. Devoted husband of 67 years to Dorothy L. (nee McCollum) Weierman. Loving father of Mark A. (Maggie) Weierman, Laura Weierman and Linda DiFransico. Brother of Peggy Mardis. Grandfather of Arianne Weierman- Hughes, Thomas and Lesley DiFransico, Jimmy Weierman and Mikaela Reed and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and...

John J.  Brunner

John J. Brunner

Feb 9, 2016

Brunner, John J. born September 14, 1918 passed away Feb. 9, 2016. Age 97, resident of Owensville. Son of the late John and Elizabeth Brunner. Loving brother of the late Betty “Babe” Wagner (Vernon), Elizabeth Smith (Bill), and Peter Brunner (Shirley). Survived by brothers Joseph (Mae Ruth) and Charles (Lois). Devoted uncle to 21 nieces and nephews, 27 great- nieces...

William Joseph Maehlman

William Joseph Maehlman

Feb 1, 2016

MAEHLMAN William Joseph of Union Twp. age 83. Beloved husband of Maria T. Maehlman (nee Sieve). Loving father of Daniel C. Maehlman (Robyn), Diana Maehlman-Studt (Clinton), the late Douglas Maehlman. Step-father of Christina Sieve-Weinel (Daniel) Robert Rutherford III (Melissa), Franklin Rutherford, and Joseph Rutherford. Brother of the late Sr. Carol Maehlman. Grandfather of Kristin Billger, Kari Holdren, Kati Holdren, Kyleigh...

Eugene  Kenneth Prather

Eugene Kenneth Prather

Jan 29, 2016

Us Army Korean War Veteran PRATHER Eugene Kenneth, age 84, of Williamsburg, Oh. Current resident of Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown, Ohio. Loving father of Melinda Sue Stanley, Randolph Kenneth Prather and the late Anita Ruth James. Son of the late Herman and Ethel Perkins Prather and Connie Miller Frick. Dear brother of Anna Mae (Herb) Asher, Loretta (Dan) Snyder, Ronald...

Ruth Glaze Green

Ruth Glaze Green

Jan 28, 2016

Green, Ruth Glaze, age 99, Longtime resident of Batavia. Wife of the late Burton Green. Mother of David (Karen) and Ralph (Carol) Glaze. Sister of Sally Patton of Columbus, Ohio. Grandmother of Julie (Scott), Tom (Alyson), Jenny and Christy. Great-grandmother of Kiefer, Olyvia, Cooper and Karaline. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Batavia First Methodist Church. Ruth...

Robert L. Bess

Robert L. Bess

Jan 24, 2016

BESS Robert L. of Batavia, age 48. Beloved husband of Jill Damron Bess. Loving father of Jennifer (Jason) Shoemake. Dear son of Bob Bess and the late Carol (Rainey) Bess. Brother of Dianna (Steve Karlovitz) Bess and Teresa (Mike) Jones. Grandfather of Mackenzie and Makayla-Riley. Family will receive friends 12 Noon until 2 PM service Thursday at the Moore Family...

Dorothy A. Fink

Dorothy A. Fink

Jan 24, 2016

FINK Dorothy A. (nee Bleil) of Union Twp. Age 92. Wife of the late Lester J. Fink. Mother of the late Robert John Fink. Daughter of the late Harry E. (Antoinette Schneider) Bleil. Dear sister of Albert Bleil, late Marion (Russell Sr.) Hoffard and the late Harry Bleil Jr. Cherished aunt of Brenda (Rod) Simpson, Kathy (Phil) Sinewe, Russell G....

Gregory Tincher

Gregory Tincher

Jan 23, 2016

Tincher, Gregory Jr., 1/23/2016, age 36, resident of Williamsburg. Father of Taylor, Tylor, Parker, Dallas, Carter and Landon. Son of Gregory (Teresa) Tincher and Jeanetta F. Elliott. Brother of Nick M. Hurdle, Josh M., James D. (Brittany), Harley D., Misty and Haley Tincher. Grandson of Neoma Hurdle and the late John Hurdle and Vic and Cora Tincher. Also survived by...

Charles Joseph McCarthy

Charles Joseph McCarthy

Jan 21, 2016

World War 2 Army Veteran, McCarthy, Charles Joseph age 89, resident of Williamsburg. Devoted husband of 69 yrs. to Anna A. (nee Robinson) McCarthy. Loving father of Robert ( Valerie) McCarthy and Kathleen A. (Michael) Burns. Brother of Robert & Gerome McCarthy. Grandfather of Mellissa McCarthy and Toni Burns. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Cherished friends of Patty...

Duane Lee Wilson

Duane Lee Wilson

Jan 19, 2016

Devoted husband of Sandra Diann (nee Doughman) Wilson. Loving father of Jeffry (Teresa) Wilson, Denise S. (Kevin) Siler, Dayna (Juan) Silva, Jack Dane Wilson and Joe Duane (Stephanie) Wilson. Dear brother of Thomas Wilson, Vivian Dempsey, Mary Copas, Martha Arklin and the late Russell and John Wilson. Grandfather of Jacob, Corey, Justin, Jack and Addi. Also survived by numerous nieces...

Ralph A Meineke

Ralph A Meineke

Jan 17, 2016

Ralph A. of Newtown Ohio, Age 87. Born 1-2-1929 Died 1-17-2016 A Heroic and Valiant war Veteran. Devoted and loving husband of 61 years to Rita M Kneipp Meineke. Loving father of Victoria (late Ben) DeSalvo, Allison (David) Chantland, Gregg Meineke, Jeff (Lynda) Meineke, David Meineke and Laura Meineke. Dear brother of June Carper, Anthony (Shirley) Meineke, Kenny (Carol) Meineke,...

Sara Jane Knepfle

Sara Jane Knepfle

Jan 17, 2016

KNEPFLE Sara Jane (nee Wetzel) cherished wife of the late John H. Knepfle and beloved mother of 11. The Granny left behind so many loving grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren at age 92. Relatives and friends of Newtown’s “Ant Bee” will be welcomed at St. Margaret- St. John Church on Murray Ave. during the hour before an 11:00 AM Mass...

Sharon E Dick

Sharon E Dick

Jan 17, 2016

Dick, Sharon E. (nee McAfee) 1/17/16 age 67 resident of Batavia. Devoted wife of Elbert Ray Dick. Loving mother of Trina (Keith) Naylor, Doug (Tiara) Dick and the late Elbert Dale Dick. Daughter of Rosella McAfee (nee Barger) and the late Dale McAfee. Sister of Diana Huber and Ann Shanklin. Mother-in-law of Vicky Dick. Grandmother of Heather, Brittany, Ebby, Katie,...

Rudy James Young

Rudy James Young

Jan 15, 2016

Young Rudy James of Newtown, age 69. Son of the late Rudell and Marie (Gravois) Young. Dear brother of Julie (Ken) McGohan, Paul (Angie) Gravois and Tom (late Debbie) Young. Family will receive friends 7-8 PM Monday at the Moore Family Funeral Home Newtown. Born in Lexington, Ky. set the foundation for his love of Fishing, Bluegrass Music and living...

Starlin L Douglas

Starlin L Douglas

Jan 9, 2016

Douglas, Starlin L. age 79, resident of Batavia, husband of Patricia Douglas. Father of Terri Cunningham and Christopher Douglas. Preceded in death by his Sister. Uncle of Kate Numan. Step-Father of Rebecca and Kim. Grandfather of Christopher and Nika and Great-Grandfather of Aubrie and Noha. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Douglas worked for Ford...

Wanda L. Mullis

Wanda L. Mullis

Jan 6, 2016

MULLIS Wanda L. age 82 of Amelia. Loving mother of Linda (Eddie) Jackson, Herbert Mullis, Willene Kay (Jerry) Johnson, Will (Dawn) Mullis, Kathy (Don) Neal, Steve Mullis, Josh (Amanda) Mullis and David (Shauntey) Mullis. Daughter of the late Jim and Margaret Bush Pelcha. Dear sister of Johnny Pelcha and preceded in death by numerous sisters and brothers. Survived by numerous...

Mary Lou Schuler

Mary Lou Schuler

Jan 4, 2016

Mary Lou (nee Fishback) Schuler, age 64, resident of Jackson Twp. went home to be with the Lord January 4, 2016. Beloved wife of Karl H. Schuler. Mary was preceded in death by her son David and her father, John L. Fishback. Cherished daughter of Frances L. (nee Meeks) (Gene) Jones. Dear sister to Elmer (Karen) Fishback, Shirley (Roy) Singleton,...

Donald W. Schultz

Donald W. Schultz

Dec 31, 2015

Air Force Veteran Schultz, Donald W. 12/31/15, age 93, resident of Batavia. Devoted husband to June Schultz (née Roush) for 68 years. Loving father of Dan (Patty), John (Debbie) & Jim (Julie) Schultz. Brother of the late Denny Schultz. Also survived by 7 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday 5 to 8 pm at...

Margaret Lucille  Gray

Margaret Lucille Gray

Dec 29, 2015

GRAY Margaret L. (nee Brown) went to heaven peacefully with her family by her side. Beloved wife of late George Stanley Gray. Loving mother of Joan (the late Ben) Reddick, the late buddy Gray, Jill (David) Davila, Jack (Tracey) Gray, Jerry (Kim) Gray. Cherished grandmother of Erin (Tom Tarte) Reddick, Heather (Frank) Burns, Robyn (Brad) Snyder, Derrick (Niki) Davila, Benny...

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