Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Mary Ruth Richardson, wife of the late Steve “Rich” Richardson, devoted mother of Kelly (Josh) Prater, Chris (Ashley) Richardson, the late Steven Richardson and Ian (Cearra) Richardson, loving grandmother of Bryce, Kyndal, Alayna, Rayana, Skylar, Easton, Draken, Brendan, Koltin, Carson, Andrew, Lily, Abel and Caleb, great-grandmother of Jaylen and Kiyah, dear sister of the late Doris Zachary, James Zachary,...

Mar 12, 2023

Jerry Lee Ritchie Sr., beloved husband of Darlene Ritchie for 41 years, devoted father of Duyane (Stephanie) Ernst, Maryann (Shayne) Schnell and Jerry Lee (Barb) Ritchie Jr., loving grandfather of Tylar, Tiffani, Ashley, Justice, Khristopher, Khloe, Brittany, Brandon, Chris, Aubrey, Jade, Zach and Kadan, great-grandfather of Camila, Melody, Carter, and Cassidy, caring brother of Suzanne and Jean, also survived...

Mar 12, 2023

Patricia Carol (Ryan) Garrett, passed away March 12, 2023 in Michigan.

She was born Dec. 24, 1934 in Marble Furnace (Adams County), Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Kathleen Ryan.

She retired after a successful business career in Memphis, Tenn., where she lived with her husband, Lunsford "Bud" Garrett,...

Mar 11, 2023

Jean Young (nee Cole), devoted mother of Carla (Bill) Hunt, Sean Raisor and Christa (Ben) Lokiec, loving grandmother of Megan (Rob) Miller, Christopher (Tammy) Hunt, Fitzwilliam Henry Lokiec and Colton Raisor, great-grandmother of Olive Hunt, Caroline Hunt, Evelyn Miller and Rowan Miller, also survived by the love of her life Elm Raisor. Passed away on March 11, 2023 at...

Mar 10, 2023

Amy L. Back, 36, passed away March 10, 2023. She was born in Cincinnati, graduated Milford High School. She was a Vet Tech for many years, earned her BA in Accounting, had a love of animals and of video games Fortnite, Warcraft were her favorite. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her...

Mar 10, 2023

David J. Schroer, age 63, was called home to Jesus on March 10th, 2023.

Dave was the loving father of Samantha, stepfather of Priscilla, Sherrie, Ashlie, Austin, Rachael, Steven, and caring brother of Bob Schroer and Mary Bulloch. He was the special grandpa of Dyllan, Jaden, Logan, Levi, Charlie, and Silas.

He was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2023

Lois Ann Federle, 85, passed March 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Franklin Federle, loving mother of Vicki DuVall, Franklin C. Federle and Keith Federle, grandmother of Adam DuVall, Eva DuVall Robertson (James) and the late Veronica Federle, great grandmother of Cameron Federle, Liberty, Lillian and Layla Robertson, sister of Jacquelyn Cowles (South Haven,...

Mar 5, 2023

Kristina Marie Galinger was born on October 15, 1956 to the late George and Agnes (Nee Stegeman) Galinger. Dear sister of Daniel (Karen) Galinger, Cynthia (David) McGrath, Timothy (Linda) Galinger and Christopher (Holly) Galinger. Kristina was preceded in death by her brother David (Juanita) Galinger and her sister Rosanna (Butch) Kellerman.

Kristina graduated from Goshen...

Mar 1, 2023

Heling, Barbarajean "BJ" (nee Muldoon)- Beloved wife of the late John Heling; Devoted mother of Meaghan (Rio) Mascarenhas, Caitlin (Jacob) Bauer, Johnny Heling, and the late Sean Heling; Grandmother of Sean Bauer, Claire Bauer, Rosalie Mascarenhas, and Cecilia Mascarenhas; Dear sister of Shari Murphy, Katie Muldoon, and the late Sheila Muldoon. BJ deeply loved our Lord and his Blessed...

Feb 26, 2023

KIHM, ANDY – Loving father of Lorelei Kihm, and Kannon Kihm; Mother of his children Tammy Kihm; Dear son of the late Michael Kihm and Pam Kihm (nee Hoberg); Nephew of David (Lynn) Kihm, Dr John (Deb) Kihm, and Pennie (Benny) Taylor; Cousin of Zachary (Bobbie) Kihm, Jennifer (Duane) Jordan, Ashley Taylor, Amber Taylor, and Alicia Taylor; Andy was...

Feb 24, 2023

Charles William Bitzer, beloved husband of the late Margarett Carolyn Bitzer, devoted father of Tony (Susan) Bitzer, Theresa (the late Chris) New, the late Scott Bitzer, the late Michael Bitzer, Sarah Stewart and Michelle Bitzer, caring grandfather of 15, dear great-grandfather of 34 and great-great grandfather of 5, loving brother of the late Elmer Bitzer, the late Robert Bitzer...

Feb 23, 2023

Jo Evans Bond, 85, of Milford, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by family on February 23, 2023.

Originally from New Mexico, small town life didn’t suit her for long, she struck out to New York City in an effort to feed her free spirit. Along the way, she caught the eye of a Quaker woodworker from...

Feb 22, 2023

Thomas Eric Hunt, 59, passed February 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Victoria Ann Hunt (nee Gillman). Loving father of Ryan and Lindsey Hunt. Also survived by sister Julie Adams, sister-in-law Connie Hunt and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Robert & Joyce Randall Hunt and brother Steven Hunt.

Thomas worked as a...

Feb 22, 2023

Marty Coyle, beloved husband of the late Brenda Coyle, devoted father of Everett (Shannon) Coyle and Robert (Stephanie) Coyle, caring grandfather of Dade (Savana) Coyle, Robert Coyle, Nevan (Savannah) Coyle, Madyson Coyle, Rylan Coyle and Morgyn Coyle, dear great-grandfather of Cohen Coyle and loving brother to Basil Coyle, Joe Coyle, Margie Sweringen, Ruth (Phil) Richardson and Toni (Paul) Long,...

Feb 20, 2023

Ralph L. Roberts, III PhD

(Bobby)

February 21, 1942 – February 20,2023

Ralph Leon Roberts, III of Cincinnati, OH passed away February 20, 2023 at his residence at East Gate Village. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Debra. Born in Branford, CT on February 21, 1942,...

Feb 20, 2023

Carter Orion Nutting, cherished son of Megan and Justin Nutting, beloved grandson of Joyce and Rick Raabe, Leslie and Jon Nutting and great grandson of Sandra Ross, dear nephew of Lisa (Doug) Moloney, Bill Fulton, Samantha Nutting, Joshua Nutting, and Zachary Nutting, also survived by great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Carter was a little fighter, and loved story...

Feb 18, 2023

Carol Ann Ritchey was probably rolling her eyes at us weepy saps surrounding her when she exited her earthly body on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Although always a great listener and loving shoulder to cry on, she did not go in for heavy sentimentality herself, preferring to keep things light with her wicked sense of humor and ridiculously drama-filled...

Feb 18, 2023

Carolyn Mary Wood was born on August 22, 1941 to the late Anthony and Mary (Nee Piccirillo) Sena. Loving mother to Brian (Rachael) Wood, Jenny Waters, Cathy (Martin) Herzog and Karen Bird; Cherished grandma to Ellen, Terri, Bill, Loretta, Stephen, Chrissie, Rachel, Kelley and Samuel; Great-grandmother to Destiny, Grace, Mike, L.J., Karlee, Kyle, Cheylinn and Gregory. Carolyn was also...

Feb 17, 2023

Sharon Lynn Hammonds, 58, passed February 17, 2023. Cherished daughter of Richard Welch and the late Virginia Lewis Welch. Beloved wife of Ronald Hammonds. Loving mother of Brian (Jennifer) Hammonds, Lenee (Kevin Vanoli) Hammonds, Amanda (Joseph) Johnson, Ryan Hammonds and Kaitlyn (Payton) Bailey. Grandmother of Destiny, Shelby, Ethan, Rylee, Braden, Connor, Paisley, Laci, Nyla and Kingston. Great grandmother of...

Feb 17, 2023

BRUSMAN, JUDY A. (nee PONCHOT) – Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Robert A. Brusman, Loving mother of Robert (Mariann) Brusman, Sally (the late Kenneth) Partin, and the late Jack Brusman; Grandmother of Greg (Desiree) Brusman, Christopher Brusman, Michael Brusman, Josh Black, Melissa Black, Randall Black, Kenneth Partin Jr., Teressa Brusman, Heather Brusman, Shelby Brusman, Brittney Brusman,...