Obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

MICAH DOUGLAS KIDD, 56, of Milford, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 10:10 AM. He was born to Robert and Judith Kidd on December 14,1966.

Micah was a retired Navy Veteran, Chief Petty Officer (ES) of the Aylwin 1081. He owned and operated Kiddco Heating and Air. Micah enjoyed the outdoors,...

Aug 19, 2023

Thomas Louis Taubken, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 19 after a robust argument with cancer.

Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio to William and Ursula (Oen) Taubken, Tom remembered living a Huck Finn like childhood building forts, fishing, and floating homemade rafts on the Auglaize river.

After graduation from St. Joseph H.S., he worked...

Aug 19, 2023

Teddie Salyer, beloved son of Lydia Salyer and the late George Salyer, devoted father of Ted Allen Salyer and Tony Matthew Salyer, dear brother of Jeanette (Jim) Miller and Garry (Ellie) Salyer, loving grandfather of Emily, Megan, Joshua, Connor, Alexis, Koltyn, Kiryn, Laryla and Rylan, great-grandfather of Gracelyn, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Teddie passed...

Aug 18, 2023

Anna Jean Lambert (Marlar), an unforgettable mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 75 in Cincinnati, OH. She was born on July 6, 1948, to the late Robert and Naomi (Marlar) Merkel in Cincinnati.

After marrying the love of her life, Harles Lambert. she moved to Beckley,...

Aug 17, 2023

Ruby Alene Williams, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Thursday August 17, 2023 at the age of 81 in Charlotte, NC. She was born July 10th, 1942 to the late Charles and Myrtle (Whitis) Jones in Deer Lick, Kentucky.

Alene graduated from Bush high school in London, KY before attending Sue Bennett...

Aug 13, 2023

Alvin Myles Tomb peacefully went home to his Lord August 13, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1933, near Armagh, Pennsylvania to Henry Alvin and Mary Alberta (Rose) Tomb. He met Mary Gladys Newcomer at Penn State, and they married June 8, 1957. During their marriage they raised their family in Forest Park, Ohio and later...

Aug 13, 2023

Andrea Dawn Blankemeyer, 47, passed August 12, 2023. Beloved daughter of Joyce (Dennis) Hoffman and the late Gerald Blankemeyer. Loving sister of John Gordon Blankemeyer, Dennis Knight Hoffman, Melinda K. Jamison and Becky Kaufman, stepdaughter of Teri Ireland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Huntington's Disease Society of America or your favorite animal shelter.

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Aug 13, 2023

Larry to most, Lars to others, he was the ever-present eldest of seven loving siblings. A man of many talents, Larry served also as family historian and photographer, angsty chef de cuisine for every gathering, and general handyman-on-call for mom and sisters. His skills also extended to carpentry, and his knowledge of computers and programming was legendary, going back...

Aug 12, 2023

Andrew was the embodiment of all of the best human characteristics. All he knew in his life was unconditional love so that is all he gave. It was impossible not to feel joy around him. His belly laugh was infectious, even if you weren't always in on the joke.

He had a sense of style...

Aug 12, 2023

PANKO, KATHERINE L. - Loving mother of Ken (Jessica Robbins - Panko) Panko; Grandmother of Ellie Panko and Sadie Panko; Dear sister of Cecilia Belew, Audrey (Ron) Whittaker, the late Ron (Judy) Bauerle, and the late Melanie Barnes; Passed away Saturday August 12, 2023, Age 77 years. Resident of Milford; Private services will be held at the convenience of...

Aug 11, 2023

Florence Catherine “Susie” Allen, age 78, of Loveland Ohio, died at her home on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1945, in Rupert, WV to the late Noah and Mary Catherine Thompson Rogers.

Susie had been a resident of Loveland, Ohio since 1983 and was a retired realtor and banker. She...

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph Roger Ferguson, son of the late Leo G. Ferguson and Lois Jean Ferguson, dear brother of Leo B. Ferguson and Donna (Nick) Stefinsky, loving uncle to 7 nieces and nephews. Joe passed away on August 8, 2023 at the age of 66. At his request, no services will be held.

Aug 7, 2023

SMITH, JACK NELSON – Beloved husband of Jean Smith (nee Polking); Devoted father of Chadwick N. (Heather Travis-Smith) Smith; Loving grandpa of Joshua Smith and Tamara Smith; Dear son of the late Nelson Smith and the late Mellow Smith (nee Heidebrink); Passed away Monday August 7, 2023, Age 86 years; Resident of Miami Township; Services will be held at...

Aug 1, 2023

Donald Lee Turner of Amelia, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 82. Don was born on November 10, 1940 in Ripley, Ohio to the late Lillian (Gardner) Turner and Marion Wallingford “Hop” Turner. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Fritz and his siblings, Mary Ruth...

Jul 30, 2023

Ronald Carl Rolke, beloved husband of Barbara Rolke, devoted father of David Rolke, Russell (Lisa Rogers) Rolke, Christopher (Stephanie) Rolke and Dennis Browning, loving grandfather of Ethan Rolke, Kaitlyn Rolke, Andrew Browning, Donald Browning and Nicholas Browning, dear brother of Gene (Donna) Rolke. Ronald graduated from Loveland High School in 1960, went on to study at Morehead University and...

Jul 30, 2023

Donald Lee Conover was born on October 3, 1940 to the late William and Mary (nee Jones) Conover; Beloved husband of 40 years to the late Donna (nee Fitzgerral) Conover; Loving father of Dwayne (Julie Petry) Conover, Dianna (Leroy) Bellamy, Dwight Conover, and the late David Conover along with daughter-in-laws Becky, Debbie, and Robin. Cherished grandfather of Sydney Reed,...

Jul 29, 2023

HUXELL, ROBERT WILLIAM - Dearest partner of Linda Connor. Devoted father of Victoria L. Huxell, Robert W. (Stacy) Huxell Jr., Tamara L. (Bruce) McClintock, and Timothy P. (Pamela) Huxell; Loving grandfather of Joshua (Hillary) Connolly, Jourdan (Evan) Butler, Anthony Badagliacco, Finnegan (Hayley) Huxell, Callahan Huxell, Brittany (Travis) Laffitte, Victoria (Tyler) Aki, Alexandra McClintock, Taylor Huxell (Kyle Brumit), Zachary Huxell,...

Jul 28, 2023

Herschel Thomas Liming was born on March 3, 1952, to the late Russell and Mabel “Marie” (nee South) Liming. Beloved husband of 53 years to Linda (nee Roeper) Liming; Loving father of Michelle (George) King and Melissa (Dan) Elfers; Cherished papaw of Thomas Norton, Gregory Black, and great-grandfather of Mason Black; brother of Sandi (Dick) Artus, Sherri (Sean) Martin,...

Jul 28, 2023

Donald Braun Alexander Sr. was born February 14th, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to be with the Lord on July 28th, 2023, at the age of 92.

Preceded in death are Donald’s parents, Hildreth Simpson Alexander and Alice Emma Shaw Alexander, and his wife of 68 years, Joyce Elaine Alexander.

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Jul 25, 2023

HUDDLESON, GEORGE E. – Beloved husband of 33 years to Janet Huddleson (nee Russell); Devoted step father of Jerry (Barb) Brewer, Juli (Danny) Lawson, Jack (Shelly) Brewer, and the late Jeff (Andrea) Brewer; Loving grandfather of Josh (Stacey) Brewer, Zach (Della) Brewer, Devon (Madi) Lawson, Kylie (Jesse Cox) Lawson, Jacob (Cassidy) Brewer, Nathan Brewer, AJ (Jensen Tripp) Brewer, Alex...