Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Mary Alice Schutte, beloved wife of Tom Barth, loving step-mother of Elizabeth (Mat) Thacker, Zachary (Amanda) Barth, Jessica (Dan) Hiser and Dylan Barth, step-grandmother of Jacob, Alli and Paisley, daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Schutte, dear sister of Pam (John) Tishaus, Herb (Maryanne) Schutte, Bob (Pattie Bondurant) Schutte, Sandy (Marty) Butler, Susan (Ed) Haushalter, Patty (Peter) Dunphy...

Apr 4, 2023

James “Jim” Leroy Lewis was born on May 31, 1940 to the late Elmer and Juanita (Nee West) Lewis. Loving father of James (Allie) Lewis Jr. and Jennifer (Tim) McIntyre; Dear grandfather of Kari, Jessalyn, Donnie and Tim Jr.; Great-grandfather of Megan, Eleanor and River; Cherished brother of Jerry Lewis, Barbara Hager, Alice Docier, Betty Phelps, Bonnie Mack, Brenda...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph William Hallgath III was born to Joe Jr and Alta (Randall) on July 27, 1955 in Oakland CA while Joe was serving in the navy. Joe is survived by his wife Jennifer (Marks) and son Joshuah (Ally).

Joe is the oldest of seven siblings. Mark (Carolyn), Bob (Linda), Sandy Toadvine (Glenn), Joyce Lawrence (Jeff), Rod(Elaine) and...

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday April 1, 2023, Robert “Bob” G. Berling, age 80 of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his children, Mark (late Kim) Berling and Karen (Jim) Brown. Also, his stepchildren Lee (Susan) Benhart, Lori (Rick) Barr, Robert (Roxanne) Riffle, Russell (Therese) Riffle and numerous...

Mar 28, 2023

KARAUS, GERALDINE (nee HORAN) – Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Karaus; Devoted mother of Kimberly T. (the late Robert) Hopkins, and the late Brenda Poland; Loving grandmother of the late Kyle Robert Hopkins; Dear sister of Patricia (Lou) Osterbrock, Greg (Sara) Schaufert, and Larry (Mary) Schaufert; Geraldine is survived by several nieces and nephews; Geraldine was a...

Mar 27, 2023

George “Bucky” Bernard Imwalle, Sr. was a cherished husband of 60 years to Carolyn Pope Imwalle, loving father to Sarah Mueller (Mike), George B. Imwalle, Jr., John Imwalle (Kim), Mary Ellen Imwalle, Anita McDonald, Susan Cha (Peter), and Donald Imwalle, devoted Grandfather to Mary Beth Schamel (Kevin), Caroline Mueller, Michael Mueller, Emily Blair (Jeff), George R. Imwalle, Katie Venturella...

Mar 26, 2023

Hazel Marie Schlagheck, nee Sweet, departed this life peacefully on the morning of March 26, 2023.

A long-time resident of Milford, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Raymond W. Schlagheck, and is survived by her loving children Donna Schlagheck, David Schlagheck (Darlene) Debra Snider (Donald) and Diane Echternacht (Jerry). Her...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth Lee Sanger,  son of the late William and Virginia Sanger, dear brother of Carol A. Sanger, also survived by many loving friends both 2 and 4 legged. Passed away on March 25, 2023 at the age of 72 years.

A childhood bout with encephalitis left him with lifelong challenges to overcome, but none stopped...

Mar 24, 2023

Lois Jean Finch was born on October 10, 1944 to the late James and Inez (Nee Brewer) Gillum. Beloved wife of 59 years to Charles R. Finch; Loving mother of Tresea Finch and the late Steven (Tammy) Finch; Dear grandmother of Charles David (Patricia) Finch and Mikael Finch; Great-grandmother to Allis Finch and another on the way; Cherished sister...

Mar 23, 2023

Della Stoneking, 83, passed March 23, 2023. Beloved daughter of Andy Simpson and Catherine Simpson (nee Taylor). Loving mother of Paul McCallister and Gary Tharsher; grandmother of Paul McCallister. Also survived by siblings Junior Edward Simpson, Shelby Jean Perez, Eugene Simpson, Gary Simpson and Barbara Simpson Moore.

Mar 22, 2023

HELMS, RICHARD THOMAS “DICK” – Beloved husband of over 50 years to the late Joyce Dorothy Helms (nee Gaskins); Devoted father of Kelli (Keith) Helms, Donna (the late Bobby) Trentman, Richard (Lisa) Helms Jr., and Barbara Helms; Loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; Dick will be missed by his four-legged companion Zoe, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Mar 20, 2023

Barbara Mary Gerwe, beloved wife for 67 years to Richard Gerwe, devoted mother of Jerry (Cheryl) Gerwe, Sue (Marty) Brunk, Ken (Judy) Gerwe, Dave (Deidra) Gerwe, Mark (Marla) Gerwe, Steve (Margie) Gerwe and Lisa (Bill) Branzel. Loving grandmother to 26 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Joe (Bitsy) Hrack and Robert Hrack, Larry Gerwe and Rosemary Gerwe....

Mar 18, 2023

Anna Elizabeth Shoemaker was born on February 20, 1938 to the late H.K. and Eleanor (nee Howard) Smallwood. Loving wife of 31 years to the late Gillis Shoemaker; Cherished mother of Steven (Kim) Shoemaker, William Shoemaker, and the late Neil Shoemaker; Dear grandma of William Jr. Shoemaker, Nicholas (Jenna) Shoemaker, Stephen Shoemaker, Allyson (Chris) Ortlepp, Holly (Keith) Miller, Andrew...

Mar 17, 2023

Elmer J. Pringle, 73, passed away March 17, 2023 at home after a valiant battle with cancer. It’s not goodbye it’s until we meet again.

Elmer is preceded in death by parents Howard F. ad May Irene Pringle, 9 brothers and 3 sisters and Evee Wilson. He is survived by his Lady Jean, brothers Earl...

Mar 15, 2023

Richard Leroy Blevins, beloved husband of Darlene Hutchinson Blevins, devoted father of Richard Leroy Blevins Jr., Tammy Blevins and Nathan (Ashley) Blevins, loving grandfather of Ava, Maxine, Jordan, Elsa, Eva and Walker, son of the late William E. Blevins and Opal Zeller Blevins, brother of the late William, Gene, Sherman, Barney, Dean, Kenneth, Hubert, Billy, Alma and Barbara, also...

Mar 15, 2023

Lela Davis (Eisnaugle) of Milford, Ohio passed away March 15, 2023. She was 84 years old. She was born October 7, 1938 to the late Edward and Bertha Eisnaugle.

Lela was the loving wife of William R. Davis married 65 years. She was the mother of 3 daughters, Diana (Gary) Conle, Pamila Davis and Beverly...

Mar 15, 2023

Lois Ann Cole, 85, passed March 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Cole. Loving mother of Cathy (Larry Andrews) Cole and the late Lory Cole; Grandmother of Ryan (Michelle Hornsby) Freeman, Robyn Moore, Ashley (Jonnie Dick) Brown, Matt Kelch and Natalie Kelch; Great grandmother of Chloe Brown, Colton Brown, Eli Kelch, Easton Kelch, Jude Gravatt, Anthony Hornsby,...

Mar 14, 2023

IRWIN, ELIZABETH L. (nee Sullivan) “Betty” – Devoted mother of Eric Irwin (Ryan Inniss); Step mother of Diana Irwin, Debbie (Raymond) Bicker, and Terry Irwin (Bob McKenny); Dear sister of Jerry (Linda) Sullivan, Sheila (the late Bobby) Gredig, Cathy Sullivan, Ann (Danny) Wood, and the late Roger (the late Jean) Sullivan; Betty will be missed by many nieces, nephews,...

Mar 13, 2023

Rossalynn Louise Eckman Foster, age 83, of Milford, died Monday March 13, 2023.

Rossalynn leaves behind her son, Solomon Foster (Jennifer Foster); her daughter, Sarah Foster (Darin Glass); her brother John Clifford Eckman (Carol Eckman) and her sister Virginia Scheer (R. Thomas Scheer); two grandchildren she utterly adored, Lily and Henry; and extended family she...

Mar 13, 2023

NIEDERHELMAN, MARY ANN (nee PILMAN) – Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Walter J. Niederhelman Jr., Devoted mother of Jo Ann (Don) Craig, Robert Niederhelman, Lynn (Ray) Philhower, Peggy (Terry) Taylor, and Barb (Bill) White; Grandmother of 20; Great grandmother of 11; Great great grandmother of 2: Sister of the late Tom (Margie) Pilman; Mary will be...