Obituaries

Amy Elizabeth Chandler

Amy Elizabeth Chandler

Jan 4, 2021

Amy Elizabeth Chandler, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2021 of natural causes at the age of 91. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Milford, Ohio to the late Marcellus and Mary Chandler, and sister of the late Donald Chandler. She lived a full and eventful life as the beloved wife of the late Gene...

David G. Lewis

David G. Lewis

Jan 3, 2021

David George Lewis beloved husband of 64 years to Theresa Y. (nee Goble) Lewis; loving father of Nancy (Ernest) House and the late David W. Lewis; cherished Papa of Libby House and Erika House; dear brother of the late Marian (late Richard) Nelson; brother-in-law of Edwin (Carol) Goble and Joyce (Willard) Mason; uncle of several nieces and nephews. January...

Michael V. Eckelman

Michael V. Eckelman

Jan 3, 2021

Eckelman, Michael V -- a long-time resident of the Milford area, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 61. He shared an amazing life with his wife Cheryl Eckelman (nee Rayhle) for 30 years and was a devoted father to their two children, Cole and Camille Eckelman. He is the son of Bernard Eckelman...

Thomas Henry Ertel

Thomas Henry Ertel

Jan 3, 2021

Thomas Henry Ertel, beloved husband of Jill Breezley Ertel, father of Christina Marie Sester, grandfather of Frankie Sester and Delaney Sester, uncle of Christina M. Breezley. Passed away on January 3, 2021 at the age of 73. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Rolf Phillip Mehler

Rolf Phillip Mehler

Jan 2, 2021

Rolf Phillip Mehler, age 86, of Milford passed away January 2, 2021 at the Arbors of Milford. He was born June 13, 1934 in Mannheim, Germany the son of Philipp and Nina (nee Herberich) Mehler. Rolf was a retired machinist for the Zumbiel Box Company. His wife, Ursula Gropp Mehler preceded him in death May 11, 2019, their daughter,...

Marta Upson

Marta Upson

Jan 1, 2021

Marta (Sidell) Upson Newport / Ft. Thomas / Milford- Marta (Sidell) Upson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021, at The Laurels of Milford with her daughter Lauren and son-in-law Dave (Altemuehle) at her bedside. Marta had suffered from Alzheimer's for a number of years but most recently contracted COVID-19 and then pneumonia. Marta was born...

Dr. Robert F. Shively

Dr. Robert F. Shively

Jan 1, 2021

Dr. Robert Francis Shively, husband, father, grandfather, dentist, patriot, storyteller, golfer and mole catcher left this earth on January 1st, 2021 at peace, surrounded by his family in the home he built and loved. Born in 1930, Bob grew up in Linwood on Heekin Avenue and began working for his father's trucking business at the age of 7. By...

Rita Ann Hall

Rita Ann Hall

Dec 31, 2020

Rita Ann hall, 61, passed December 31, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert Conway and the late Michael K. Hall; Loving mother of Michael G. (Susan) Hall, Tiffany Hall, Amanda Conway and Jacob Conway; Grandmother of Natalie Jones, Josie Hall, Ellie Hall and Mikey Hall. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene & Imogene Wagers Bowling and brother's Gary &...

Norman Lee Wilkey

Norman Lee Wilkey

Dec 31, 2020

Norman Lee Wilkey, age 82, of Fayetteville passed away December 31, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born November 12, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Alva D. and Mertie (nee Hurt) Wilkey. He was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and was hired and retired from the Ford Motor Company in Batavia after many years of service....

Charles Fowler Kane Jr.

Charles Fowler Kane Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Charles F. Kane, Jr. better known as Charlie 80, of Fayetteville passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born in Washington, DC on February 25, 1940 and was the son of the late Charles F. Kane Sr, and Mildred Agnes Kane. Charlie graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, MD. After High school he began his...

Brighton Elizabeth Dillow

Brighton Elizabeth Dillow

Dec 30, 2020

Brighton Elizabeth Dillow went to be with the Lord December 30, 2020.. Cherished daughter of Derrick & Ashley Dillow; Granddaughter of Galen & the late Victoria Noel and Steve & Tina Dillow; Great granddaughter of Caroline Yeager of Portsmouth, Robert Dunn of Toledo and the late Dale & Doris Bailey. Also survived by aunts and uncles: Joe & Tiffany...

Seymour Mcwhorter

Seymour Mcwhorter

Dec 30, 2020

Seymour McWhorter beloved husband of 63 years to the late Lennie Emma (nee Parker) McWhorter; loving father of Beverly (late William) Boyd and Debra (Mike) Spurlock; 7 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren; dear brother of Charlie McWhorter and Dora Mae Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ance and Maggie (nee Hopper) McWhorter; and siblings, Granville McWhorter,...

Linda Margaret Boshears

Linda Margaret Boshears

Dec 29, 2020

BOSHEARS, Linda Margaret (nee Prater) - Beloved wife of Joseph R. Boshears; Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Diane) Theis, Mitchell (Trish) Theis, Douglas (Kim) Theis, Phyllis (Robert) Bales, and Alita (Kenny) Harris; Step mother of Joseph R. Boshears Jr., the late Robbie D. Boshears, and the late Kathern L. Boshears; Dear sister of Phyllis Bustle of Alexandria, LA, and Michael...

Devon Rae Johnson

Devon Rae Johnson

Dec 29, 2020

Devon Rae Johnson, beloved daughter of Deron Ray Johnson and Heather Wells Johnson, dear sister of Hayden and Hunter Johnson, cherished granddaughter of Bill and Gail Wells, Karen and Jeff Royer, Jerry and Janet Johnson, Sandy and the late George Lock, great-granddaughter of Jenemae and the late Bill Wells. She is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Larry Wayne Blanton

Larry Wayne Blanton

Dec 28, 2020

BLANTON, Larry Wayne - Devoted father of Carrie (Travis) Brown and Derek(Ali) Blanton; Dear grandfather of Conner, Corey, and Cody; Brother of Art (Linda) Blanton Jr., Danny (Rhonda) Blanton, and Barb Akers; also survived by many nieces and nephews; Son of the late Arthur Ray Blanton and the late Virginia Blanton; Passed away Monday December 28, 2020; Age 72...

John Frederick Fenner

John Frederick Fenner

Dec 27, 2020

John Frederick Fenner, age 75, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away December 27, 2020 at The Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born on September 11, 1945 to Herbert and Freda (nee Vance) Fenner. He is a 1963 graduate of Blanchester High School and a member of the New Vienna Community Church. and the Blanchester American Legion. At...

Faye M. Meece

Faye M. Meece

Dec 27, 2020

Faye M. Meece (nee Brinson), 85 of Jackson Township, passed away on December 27, 2020. Faye was a long time employee of the US Shoe Company, until her retirement in 1996. She is survived by her daughter Pam (Tom) Smith, son Terry (Kimberly) Meece, granddaughters Nicole (Tom) Rininger, Mandy (Ian) Barrett, great-grandchildren Brett Rininger, Maya Barrett and Bryce Barrett....

Richard E. Rohrbacher

Richard E. Rohrbacher

Dec 24, 2020

Richard E. Rohrbacher, 78, passed December 24, 2020. Son of the late Elmer and Pauline Gysan Rohrbacher. Loving father of Brian Rohrbacher, Joel (Beth Clark) Rohrbacher, Britt Rohrbacher and the late Reid Rohrbacher; grandfather of Clay, Haley, Tyler, Andrew, Alec, Logan, Audrey, Nicholas, Shelby and Trenton. Also survived by a sister Peg and brother Ron. Rich was very successful...

Clarence A Evans

Clarence A Evans

Dec 24, 2020

Clarence A Evans, age 82 of Milford, passed away December 24, 2020 at the Bethesda North Hospital. He was born March 12, 1938 in Cincinnati the son of Clyde and Mariah (nee Johnson) Evans. Clarence retired from the U.S. Postal Service in downtown Cincinnati after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Gaines United Methodist Church...

Robert “Bob” C. Frey

Robert “Bob” C. Frey

Dec 23, 2020

Robert "Bob" C. Frey beloved husband of 54 years to Diane (nee Humphrey) Frey; loving father of Bob (Anita) Frey Jr. and Mike (Melissa) Frey; cherished Paw Paw of Brandon Frey and Jacob Frey; dear brother of Fran (Tom) Behymer and brother-in-law of Doug (Alicia) Humphrey; uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...