Obituaries

Richard Charles Gerlach

Dec 17, 2023

Richard “Rick” Charles Gerlach, beloved husband of 45 years to Kimberly Hough Gerlach, devoted father of Timothy (Estefanía) Gerlach and Michael (Samantha) Gerlach, loving Papi of Cece and Mara Gerlach, son of the late Charles Gerlach and the late Patricia Boyd Gerlach, dear brother of Dennis Gerlach, Claire Henke and the late Robert Gerlach. Rick is also survived by...

Richard A Day

Dec 16, 2023

Richard A. Day, beloved husband of Janet (nee Albright) Day passed away December 16, 2023. Richard was the devoted father of Laura Shelton, Anne Barger, Richard Day, and Michael Day, father-in-law to Wendell Shelton, Randy Barger, Selina Day and Cassandra Day, and is survived by 12 grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Brennan and Brady Shelton, Hannah and Alec Barger, Whitney Day,...

Kyle Lee Partin

Dec 15, 2023

Kyle Lee Partin, age 30 passed away suddenly at his home on December 15, 2023.

Kyle was born in Cincinnati Ohio on October 21, 1993, to Don and Christina Partin (nee Kahle).

He is survived by his daughter Faith Rose Partin, parents Tina and Don Partin. Sister Ashley Partin, niece Dakota...

Jacqueline & Robert Armstrong

Dec 12, 2023

Jacqueline Armstrong, age 92 passed away on December 12, 2023, shortly after Jacqueline passed away her husband Robert Armstrong, age 84 passed away on December 18, 2023.

Jacqueline was born on October 23, 1931, to James and Emma Banfield and Robert was born on February 5, 1939, to John and Leila Armstrong.

Together they are...

Lindsey Nicole Frith

Dec 10, 2023

Lindsey Nicole Frith, beloved daughter of Timothy Frith and Gail Frith, devoted mother of Carter Legleu, dear sister of Michael (Ashley) Frith, loving aunt of Dylan Frith, Gavin Frith, Paisley Frith and Maeli Frith, also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Anna Johnson, Bob Johnson, Catherine...

David Allen Carter

Dec 10, 2023

David Allen Carter, husband of the late Julie Barbara Carter, devoted father of David Andrew Carter, Christopher Carter, Mark Carter, Tony (Janet) Carter and Patrick Carter, loving grandfather of 4. David passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 84. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, on Thursday, December 14th from 9-9:45 AM....

Mary Ann Baker

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Ann Baker died Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Terrace Park, Ohio.

She was born on Groundhog’s Day, February 2, 1939, in Edwardsville, Indiana and was a descendant of voyagers on the Mayflower.

From a young age she showed intelligence, grit, and determination to succeed. Her professional career took her from...

Christopher Lee Oliver

Dec 8, 2023

Christopher Lee Oliver age 40, passed away on December 8, 2023.

Chris is survived by his mother Victoria Ouellette and father Kevin (Vivian) Oliver. Brother Kevin (Sarah) Oliver and Sister Meghan Oliver. Nephew Kevin Jr. and nieces Anna, Samantha, Kaitlyn and LilyAnn. Also survived by eleven aunts and uncles, twenty cousins and many friends.

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Steven Osborne

Dec 7, 2023

Osborne, Steven – Dear son of Juanita Osborne (nee Mullins) and the late Charles Osborne Jr.; Loving brother of John Osborne, Roger Davidson, the late Lamar Davidson, and the late Charles Davidson; Family friend of Beth Baker.

Steve worked for Goodwill Industries in Security. He was a member of the E.T. Carson Lodge F&AM. He...

Bob Schmudde

Dec 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" George Schmudde was born on March 21, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert G. and Alvera (nee Jansen) Schmudde. Loving husband of 33 years to the late Donna Rae (nee Reiners) Schmudde; Cherished father of Amy (Ralph) Vilardo, Julianne (Rusty) Fletcher, and Lori (Rob) Sherman; Dear grandfather of Taylor Brewer, Olivia Oakes, Maxwell Brewer, Will...

Ruth N Cruey

Dec 5, 2023

Ruth N. Cruey (nee Carroll), 95, passed December 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William D. Cruey. Loving mother of Laura (the late Dale) Harcourt, Sandra (Larry) Zimmer, William (Jeannette) Cruey Jr. and Mark (Patricia) Cruey and late Barbara Cruey. Cherished grandmother of numerous grandchildren, great – grandchildren and great - great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister...

Forrest Wayne Mcroberts

Dec 5, 2023

McRoberts, Forrest Wayne – “Sir Frosty” Devoted father of Laura (Rod) McRoberts Jones, Forrest McRoberts Jr., April (Bryan) McRoberts Dobbratz, and Scott McRoberts; Loving grandfather of Russell Sumner, Sarah Sumner, Ashley Jones, Jodie McRoberts, Kurtis Craig, Virginia Craig, Destany McRoberts, Brandon McRoberts, Joseph McRoberts, and the late Matthew McRoberts; Great grandfather of Neveah McRoberts, the late Victoria Marie Shepherd;...

Keith Schrichten

Dec 2, 2023

Keith Schrichten, devoted father of Logan (Erik) Burke and Jake Schrichten, loving grandfather of Eli Burke, beloved son of Rosemary Schrichten and the late Carl “Lefty” Schrichten, dear brother of Kenny (Karen) Schrichten, caring uncle of Sara Williams and Megan Peterson. Keith passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 57. Family will receive friends at...

Robert G Smith

Dec 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert G. Smith (1935 - 2023)

Robert G. Smith of Milford, Ohio, affectionately known as Bob, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Willard and Fayma Smith in Bryan, Ohio in 1935. After graduating from...

Brenda Sue Stephenson

Dec 2, 2023

Brenda Sue (Betscher) Stephenson, age 64, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Daughter of the late Richard and Shirley Betscher, Brenda graduated from Milford High School in 1977 and married the love of her life, the late John “Kim” Stephenson, on October 19, 1985. Together, they raised...

Shilda Gail Justes

Dec 2, 2023

JUSTES, SHILDA GAIL – Devoted mother of Daniel (Katalin) Justes; the late Kimberly Messerley, and the late Tami Miller; Loving grandmother of Lauren Justes, Brandon Justes, Michelle Messerley, Jesse Messerley, Jami Busemeyer, Stacey Lambert, Nick Pekarik and Natasha Pekarik; 15 great grandchildren; Dear sister of Christine (Michael) Pierce, the late Phyllis Hoover, and the late Garland Anderson; Surviving spouse,...

Viola Ruth Lanningham

Dec 1, 2023

Viola Ruth Lanningham, wife of the late James Donald Lanningham, devoted mother Diane, Mary Kay and the late James, loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many, dear sister of Charles, Evelyn Gene and Raymond. Viola passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 93. A graveside service will be held at Arlington Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday, December...

Mary Jo Hawley

Dec 1, 2023

HAWLEY, MARY JO – Passed away Friday December 1, 2023, age 93 years old. Lifelong resident of Owensville, Ohio, lifetime parishioner of St. Louis Church in Owensville. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Alvenia Fetter; her brothers, Ed Fetter and Carl Fetter; her sister, Doris Havrilla; her grandson, Bradley Hawley; Survived by her husband of 72 years...

Richard Ray Pendleton

Nov 30, 2023

Richard Ray Pendleton of Milford went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was 77 years of age.

Born in Casey County, Kentucky on April 30, 1946, he was the son of Delmer and Lela Pendleton. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rita Gayle Wesley.

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Jane E. Sloan

Nov 29, 2023

SLOAN, JANE E. – Devoted mother of Cassandra Lewis and Patrick Lewis; Loving grandmother of Andrew Thomas, Ethan Thomas, J.J. Berrier, and Journey Berrier; Dear daughter of the late Robert Henry Rickenbaugh and Mary Louise Rickenbaugh (nee Meyer); Caring sister of Robert (Kathie) Rickenbaugh and Marilyn (the late Tom) Moeddel.

Jane loved to cook and...