Obituaries

James "Jim" E. Spears

Apr 24, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Spears, of Milford, Ohio, beloved husband of 33 years to Sherry L. (nee Joehnk) Spears. Loving father of Amanda (Tim) Jump and Bailey Spears. Son of Carson C. and Joyce E. (nee Preston) Spears, brother of Beth (John) Krusling, and many loving nieces and nephews. Jim passed away at the age of 59, peacefully on Monday...

Viola Virginia Rayles

Apr 23, 2023

Viola V. Rayles (nee Gross), beloved wife of Carl Rayles, devoted mother of Carl J. Rayles, James Michael Rayles and the late Barbara Ann Rayles, sister of the late Troy Gross. Passed away on April 23, 2023 at the age of 87. Visitation will be held at St. Louis Church, Owensville, on Thursday, April 27th from 10:30 AM until...

Bobby "Bob" Dobbs

Apr 22, 2023

Bobby J. Dobbs was born on October 1, 1945, to Hastel and Gertrude (Keeton) Dobbs in Oneida, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Cindi) Dobbs, sons Randall (Randy) Dobbs, Phillip Dobbs (Crystal), Joe Schneider (Melissa), daughter Karen Schneider-Spade (Dean), grandchildren Julia, Chloe, Eva, and Jasper, great-granddaughter Elizabeth, sister Brenda Burke (Lester) and brother Charles. A professional spelunker,...

Alice Lee Seipelt

Apr 20, 2023

Seipelt, Alice “Lee”, beloved wife of 64 years to Charles Seipelt, devoted mother of Tava Lobengilo, Tom and Todd Seipelt, loving grandmother of Ali Holtz, Jeff Seipelt and Emily Schutz, great-grandmother of Eleanor Schutz, Dublin and Oliver Holtz, caring sister of Carroll and the late Tom Horton. Lee was born in Grayson, KY and was a graduate of Morehead...

John Wayne Burke

Apr 20, 2023

John Wayne Burke, beloved husband of Candace Burke, devoted father of Bronwyn (Brian) Felts, Calib James Miller, Crystal (Jason) White, Kelly Books, Ian Miller, Kim (Tim) Proffitt, Sinjen (Cassandra) Miller and Tim (Teresa) Burke, loving grandfather of Aidan, Ashton, Avery, Cade, Chandler, Colt, Cooper, Erik, Hunter, Jaxson, Jocelyn, Kinley, Kiefer, Kristine, Kyle, Layla, Marie, McKenzie, Nathan, Nevaeh, Ricky, Shelby,...

Marcia Brooks

Apr 20, 2023

Marcia Jean Brooks (nee Stephens), passed April 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold Brooks. Loving mother of Lisa (Gary) Bauer, Sandy (David) McNutt and Jeff (Jennifer) Brooks; grandmother of Ricky (Samantha) Corcoran, Matt (Lexi) Corcoran, Amy Corcoran, Kyle (Shannon) McNutt, Amanda (Pete) Wood, Tyler Simmons and Cameron McNutt. Great grandmother of 7. Also survived by her sister...

Inez Jeanette Swigert

Apr 19, 2023

Inez Jeanette Swigert (nee Spray), wife of the late Gordon Swigert, devoted mother of Teresa (Ronny) Påhlsson and Susan (Don) Venderbush, loving grandmother of Amanda, Alexander, Audrey, Jill and Donnie, great-grandmother of Milleah, dear sister of Marion, Phyllis and the late Jimmy, passed away on April 19, 2023 at the age of 85.

Jeanette attended...

Ginny Wahl

Apr 19, 2023

Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Wahl, born March 18, 1924, to the late H.J. and Johanna (Nee Oenbrink) Benken, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William J. Wahl; devoted mother of Bill (Judy) Wahl, Ruthanne (Dr. Bob) Werner, Marian Moorman, Linda (Rich) Grimes, Carol (Kevin) Broderick, Gerry (Jeanne) Wahl, and Jim (Trish)...

Sandra Lee Karle

Apr 18, 2023

Sandra Lee Karle was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Charles and Mary (nee Ruhl) Wilkerson. Loving wife of the late Karl John Karle; Dear mother of James Wethington, Joe Wethington and Traci (Brian) Essen; Cherished mamaw of Amber Wethington, Aron Wethington, Ashton Wethington, Nolan Wethington, Savana Wethington, Carli Essen and Simon Essen; Sister of Kathy (Larry)...

Joanne Burns

Apr 18, 2023

Joanne was born to Marshall and Delia Gilmore in Swartz Creek, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Joanne went on to study journalism in Birmingham Alabama and graduated from Michigan State University. It was at Michigan State that she met her future husband Jack Burns.

In 1958, Jack was employed by Kroger and they moved...

Donald Miller

Apr 17, 2023

Donald Miller, beloved husband of the late Willa Ann Miller, loving father of Daniel (Debra) Miller, the late Dennis Lee Miller, Debbie Miller, and Dede (Robert) Louiso, caring grandfather of Danielle, Rachel, Lakin, Jerdon and Evan, great-grandfather of Jade and Jase. Passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 88. A graveside service will be held at...

Joseph Maham Fitzwater, Jr.

Apr 17, 2023

FITZWATER Jr., JOSEPH MAHAM – Joseph Maham Fitzwater Jr. was born June 11, 1924, to Joseph and Clova Fitzwater. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Milford surrounded by loved ones at the age of 98 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Esther Fitzwater. Joe had two daughters, Jo Oligee and Karen...

Frank J. Bellissemo

Apr 16, 2023

BELLISSEMO, FRANK J. – Beloved husband of 57 years to Sue Ellen Bellissemo (nee Cole); Devoted father of Dan (Crissie) Bellissemo, Tricia (Joe) Cusma, Heather (Corey) Ward, Nick (Josie) Bellissemo, and Scott Bellissemo; Loving grandfather of Kelli(Andrew), Ellen (Mark), Dominic, Paige, Sierra, Spencer, Jack, Joey, Max, Nick, Grace, Bella, Lily, Drew, and Charlie; Great grandfather of Henry and Nora;...

Anna Louise Lauer

Apr 15, 2023

Anna Louise Lauer (nee Wolfer), 93, passed April 15, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband William Lauer, son William Thomas Lauer III and son-in-law Kermit Winton Beckworth II. Survived by daughter Sharon Beckworth, daughter-in-law Helen Lauer, grandchildren Kermit (April) Beckworth III, Shannon Beckworth, Frances Woodruff, Anna Goins and Amanda Linville as well as numerous great grandchildren...

John F. Wiederhold

Apr 14, 2023

JOHN F. WIEDERHOLD of Miamiville, Ohio passed away April 14, 2023, at 79 years of age. He was the son of Floyd and Beatrice Wiederhold; Beloved husband of Judy Wiederhold (nee Wright); Devoted father of Frank (Kim) Wiederhold and Mike (Susan) Wiederhold; Loving grandfather of Joe (Jill) Wiederhold and Garrett Farrell; Great grandfather of Hudson Reid Wiederhold and Daisy...

Lenora May Sammons

Apr 14, 2023

Lenora May Sammons (nee Marksberry), wife of the late Robert James Sammons, devoted mother of Jeffery (Katrina) Sammons, Danny Sammons and Kenny (Debbie) Sammons, loving grandmother of Treavor Sammons and Dylan Sammons, sister of the late Acie Marksberry Jr., the late Ruby McCuden, the late Jeanie Hillard, the late Joy Newton and the late Roy Marksberry. She passed away...

Wanda "Sue" Whitaker

Apr 14, 2023

Wanda “Sue” Whitaker, loving lifelong companion of 38 years to Rick Jones, devoted mother of Robin Campbell, Brian Whitaker and the late Kimberly Hall, loving grandmother of Nathan Campbell, great-grandmother of Kaelynn Campbell, sister of the late Stanley Flinchman, the late Cecil Lawson and the late Dave Lawson, she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host...

Jason Bishop

Apr 11, 2023

Jason Albert Bishop died suddenly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 48. He was born December 18th, 1974.

He is survived by his dad and best friend, Ronald L. Bishop; mother Deborah Miller; grandma Lois Bishop; daughter and son he loved like his own, Faith (Ben) Bowman and Austin Knott; grandchildren, Colt...

Pavel Matveyenkov

Apr 10, 2023

Pavel Matveyenkov was born on December 5, 1921 to the late Gregory Matveyenkov. Loving husband of 40 years to the late Alla (Nee Shumakov) Matveyenkov; Dear step-father of Natalie Zelepuhin and the late Alexander Lukashevich.

In his free time, Pavel enjoyed fishing, hunting for mushrooms and searching for different kinds of stones.

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Jane Lynn Pegg

Apr 10, 2023

We sadly announce the passing of Jane Lynn Pegg (nee Griffin), 61, on April 10, 2023. Following a long struggle with cancer, Jane passed quietly at home (Loveland, Ohio) with family at her side.

Jane’s life seems too short, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her know that her existence...