Obituaries

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...

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,...