Obituaries

Feb 16, 2023

Karen Lee Merritt (Nee Boehle) passed away peacefully the afternoon of Thursday, February 17, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her.

She will be lovingly remembered and survived by her husband of 40 years, Glenn Merritt; loving mother to Julie Marie Boehle, and caring nana to grandson Cody Nelson Moore; siblings Victor (Sandy)...

Feb 16, 2023

Deborah Lee Schmidbauer (nee Smith), born July 16, 1953 to David Henry Smith and Edna May Smith. Beloved mother of Cary Blain (Melissa) Schmidbauer and Shannon (Matthew) McGrath. Loving grandma to Connor Ray McGrath and William Ross McGrath. She is also survived by her life partner Lenny King. Debbie passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of...

Feb 16, 2023

HUNTSINGER, SANDRA L. – Beloved mother of Lana (Tim) Hazelwood, and Todd (Melanie) Beegle; Loving grandmother of Brandyn Hazelwood, Cynthia Hazelwood, Joshua Beegle, and Zachary Beegle; Great grandmother of Kammi Hazelwood, Emery Hazelwood, and Wyatt Hazelwood; Dear daughter of the late Charles and the late Janice Huntsinger; Sister of Melody (Reuben) Paz; Niece of Charlotte Backer; Passed away Thursday...

Feb 15, 2023

Susan Webster, devoted mother of Jamie (Joe Overbee) Clements and Cari (Antonio) Leal, loving grandmother of Kiley Roa and Jayden Roa, daughter of the late Arthur Webster and the late Mary Webster, dear sister of the late Charles Boggs, Michael Webster and Arthur Webster, sister-in-law of Valerie Webster, also survived by her beloved cat Zoe. Passed away on February...

Feb 14, 2023

"Thomas E. Martino, 71, entered his Eternal Reward on February 14, 2023 (Valentine's Day); well fortified with the Sacrament of Last Rites of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his siblings; John (the late Marie) Martino, Joseph Martino, Peggy (Thomas) Korte, Charles Martino and James (Peggy) Martino. He is preceded in death by his parents; Joseph Martino, Sr....

Feb 13, 2023

Melissa Anne Applegate, 62, passed away February 13, 2023. She is survived by her sisters; Victoria Ott and Anne (Stephen) Andrew, nieces; Emily Andrew and Paige Andrew, nephew; Benjamin Andrew. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Nancy (nee Parr) Applegate and her brother-in-law Thomas Ott.

Melissa was kind and nurturing and...

Feb 12, 2023

Anita Jean Puterbaugh Smith, beloved wife of the late Boyd E. Smith, loving mother of Linda Ruth Cushner, Brenda (Michael) Pillar, Gary (Jane) Smith and Mark (Mary) Smith, caring grandmother of Steven Cushner, Greg Cushner, Jacquelyn (Craig) Svitek, Michael (Michelle) Pillar, Michael (Nikki) Steele, Kristina (Jeremy) Hunt, Amanda Smith, Amber Smith, Lillian Smith and Christa (Samuel) Lyon, caring great...

Feb 12, 2023

FREEMAN, WILLIAM CALVIN “BILL” – Beloved husband of 67 years to Sylvia Marlene Freeman (nee Williams); Devoted father of Beverly (Jerry) Cravens, Fred (Janet) Freeman, and Georgetta (John) Wilken; Loving grandfather of William (Yasmin) Cravens, Lori (Cody) Brookshear, Elizabeth (the late Michael) Conley, Jonathan (Kaitlin) Freeman, Andrew (Joey) Freeman, Rachel Wilken (Jay-Paul Choudhary), and Eric Wilken; Great grandfather of...

Feb 11, 2023

Nash Anthony Owen Re was born sleeping on February 11, 2023. Cherished son of Jarred Re and Grace Owens; Loving grandson of Heather and Matthew Owens, Karla and Franco Stavale, and Larry and Denise Re; Dear nephew of Tyler Re, Aiden Stavale, Jaden Owens, Mackenzie Gehler, Collin Thompson, Molli Owens, Madelynn Owens, and Meghan Owens.

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Feb 9, 2023

DURHAM, JAWANICA A. (nee LYKINS) – Devoted mother of Raeann (David) Scott, and the late Derrick Keith; Loving grandmother of Dakota (Makinnah) Keith, Cayla Keith, Cylee Keith, Tanner Keith, and the late Camryn Keith; Great grandmother of Cambree Hatter and two others on the way; Dear sister of many brothers and sisters; Daughter of the late Stuben and Margie...

Feb 9, 2023

Pauline Johnson Fightmaster, 88, passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio Thursday, February 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Maybelle and Arthur M. Johnson and her daughter, Martha Adair Sayer and son-in-law, Craig R. Sayer.

She graduated from the University of Louisville and later retired from there after 25 years of...

Feb 8, 2023

Hetty Helton (nee Allen), devoted mother of Lisa (Mike) Mendenhall and Julie Jones, loving sister of Jim Allen, Dorothy Williams, Junior Allen, Dorlean Karnes, Norman Allen and Mike Allen, grandmother of Shanda Webber, Brandi Gorman, Chaz Jones and Zachary Knight, great-grandmother of 7, also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Passed away on February 8,...

Feb 6, 2023

Roger H. Radloff, 83, of Milford, Ohio passed away on February 6, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Roger was born on August 23, 1939 to Clarence E. Radloff and Marie M. Radloff, who preceded him in death. Roger was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Radloff for 32 years, and loving father of Susan Wieser (Michael), Jeffrey Radloff...

Feb 6, 2023

Brian Phillip Denier, 57, passed Monday February 6, 2022. Cherished son of Phillip Denier and the late Lynda Denier. Beloved husband of Paula R. Denier (nee Jackson). Loving father of Ashton, Logan and Wyatt Denier. Dear brother of Tim (Teri) Denier and Kelli (Greg) Watson. Caring uncle of Samantha Denier, Lauren Denier, Cohen Watson and Isley Watson.

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Feb 6, 2023

Olson II, Robert E. II "Rob" - Devoted father of Eric (Christie) Olson, and Alan (Alyssa) Olson; Loving grandfather of Charlotte Olson, and Genevieve Olson; Brother of Kathy (the late Douglas) Stoy; Twenty-five-year partner of Susan Neill; Dear son of Robert E. Olson and Anna Olson; Rob was a youth coach of basketball and baseball for several years. He...

Feb 4, 2023

Danielle Renee Clark, beloved daughter of Sandra Barnett Clark, devoted mother of Jackson Tyler and Morgan Rylee. Passed away on February 4, 2023 at the age of 48. Family will receive friends at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church, 4110 Bach Buxton Rd. Batavia, OH 45103, on Tuesday, February 21st from 4 PM until time of memorial services beginning at...

Feb 3, 2023

Kevin J Hodges born August 29th 1959 went home to Heaven on February 3rd 2023 at the age of 63. Kevin is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Hodges, daughter Catherine (Robert) Ackerman, grandchildren Brayden, Eli, Zoey and Hunter. Sisters, Ann (the late Charlie) Heisel and Lisa Hodges. Brothers, Mark (Mindy) Hodges, and Jeff (Angela) Hodges. Many nieces and...

Feb 2, 2023

John Duane Trybus, 79, Amelia, Ohio, passed away February 2, 2023. He was a systems analyst for General Electric and retired in 1995.

He was a devoted spouse, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Phoeba Trybus; children, Jenean Burchfield-Collins, John Trybus, and Adam Trybus; grandchildren, Hannah Burchfield, Zach Burchfield, Elijah Collins, and Isaac...

Jan 28, 2023

Christopher “Chris” Edward Marshall, son of John and Sherrie Marshall, loving brother of Nathan Marshall and Jennifer Young, nephew of Stephan Crump. Passed away on January 28, 2023 at the age of 44. The family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home in Milford on Monday, February 6th, 2023 at 5:00PM until the time of services, beginning at 6:00PM....

Jan 28, 2023

Anna Belle Roush, 89, passed away January 28, 2023. She is survived by her husband, George, their children; Mark (Lori) Roush, Gary (Melissa) Roush, grandchildren; Heather Elizabeth Roush, Zachary (Katie) Roush and Bradley (Brandy) Roush, great-grandchildren; Adaleigh and Harrison, siblings; John Campbell and Mary Helen McBrayer and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her...