Obituaries

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,...

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...