Obituaries

Apr 10, 2023

Marianne Mayo Thompson (nee Seitz) passed April 10, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late William James and Ania Seitz. Beloved wife for 13 years of Russell R. Thompson; Loving mother of Stephen Russell (Rachel) Thompson; Grandmother of Isabella Lynn (15), Erik Stephan (8), Leigha Rae (7) and Joshua Russell (5); Dear sister of Jack (Catherine) Seitz, Jim (Lisa) Seitz,...

Apr 10, 2023

Richard “Dale” Fetick was born on November 2, 1951 to the late Richard Allen and Gloria (Nee

Cain) Fetick. Loving and devoted husband of 44 years to Sandy (Nee Scalise) Fetick, Dear

father of Scott Price, Justin (Kim) Klei, Adam (Valerie) Klei; cherished grandfather of Kayla Klei,

Aubrie and Bailey Klei, Drew Klei,...

Apr 9, 2023

David B. Stricker passed away on April 9, 2023 at the age of 87. Dave was a special person to all around him. He was the beloved husband of the late Sue Ellen, the devoted father of Ron (Erin) Stricker and Vicki (Steve) Quiambao, the caring grandfather of Lindsay, David, Kaitlyn, Morgan (Abbie), Stephanie and Sydney and the brother...

Apr 9, 2023

Christopher A. McGuire, beloved son of the late Clarence McGuire and Barbara Campbell McGuire, father of Noah McGuire, brother of Tim (Teresa) McGuire, Karen (Wayne) Turner and Dan (Jamie) McGuire, uncle to Amy McGuire, Brad McGuire, Darrell McGuire, Heather Calhoun, Charlie (Tiffany) Day, Brynley McGuire, Dwayne (Bonnie) Turner, Jonathan (Lauren) Turner and Christina Cooper, great-uncle to Chase Calhoun, Brianna...

Apr 8, 2023

Brenda Rhea, beloved wife of 40 years to Timothy Vincent Rhea, devoted mother of Shanna Rhea Miller (Joe) and Brent Michael Rhea (Jalyn), loving grandmother of Ashtyn Faith Miller, Cole Joseph Miller, Jackson Vincent Rhea, and Grace Harper Rhea, dear daughter of Dessie Parkinson, sister of Debbie Sue Falgner (David), step-sister of Stan Parkinson (Amy) and Steve Parkinson (Nancy),...

Apr 4, 2023

Carl Richard Deeter was born on July 24, 1938 to the late Lester R. and Vera (Nee Deboard) Deeter. Loving husband of 63 years to Karen (Nee Hisle) Deeter; Dear father of Michael Richard (Leslie) Deeter and Elaine (Ralph Raphael) Berry; Cherished grandfather of Carli, Ryan, Emily, Cheyenne and Autumn; Great-grandfather of Aria, Amara, Lyris, Micah, Samira and Rin;...

Apr 4, 2023

Mary Alice Schutte, beloved wife of Tom Barth, loving step-mother of Elizabeth (Mat) Thacker, Zachary (Amanda) Barth, Jessica (Dan) Hiser and Dylan Barth, step-grandmother of Jacob, Alli and Paisley, daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Schutte, dear sister of Pam (John) Tishaus, Herb (Maryanne) Schutte, Bob (Pattie Bondurant) Schutte, Sandy (Marty) Butler, Susan (Ed) Haushalter, Patty (Peter) Dunphy...

Apr 4, 2023

James “Jim” Leroy Lewis was born on May 31, 1940 to the late Elmer and Juanita (Nee West) Lewis. Loving father of James (Allie) Lewis Jr. and Jennifer (Tim) McIntyre; Dear grandfather of Kari, Jessalyn, Donnie and Tim Jr.; Great-grandfather of Megan, Eleanor and River; Cherished brother of Jerry Lewis, Barbara Hager, Alice Docier, Betty Phelps, Bonnie Mack, Brenda...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph William Hallgath III was born to Joe Jr and Alta (Randall) on July 27, 1955 in Oakland CA while Joe was serving in the navy. Joe is survived by his wife Jennifer (Marks) and son Joshuah (Ally).

Joe is the oldest of seven siblings. Mark (Carolyn), Bob (Linda), Sandy Toadvine (Glenn), Joyce Lawrence (Jeff), Rod(Elaine) and...

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday April 1, 2023, Robert “Bob” G. Berling, age 80 of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his children, Mark (late Kim) Berling and Karen (Jim) Brown. Also, his stepchildren Lee (Susan) Benhart, Lori (Rick) Barr, Robert (Roxanne) Riffle, Russell (Therese) Riffle and numerous...

Mar 28, 2023

KARAUS, GERALDINE (nee HORAN) – Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Karaus; Devoted mother of Kimberly T. (the late Robert) Hopkins, and the late Brenda Poland; Loving grandmother of the late Kyle Robert Hopkins; Dear sister of Patricia (Lou) Osterbrock, Greg (Sara) Schaufert, and Larry (Mary) Schaufert; Geraldine is survived by several nieces and nephews; Geraldine was a...

Mar 27, 2023

George “Bucky” Bernard Imwalle, Sr. was a cherished husband of 60 years to Carolyn Pope Imwalle, loving father to Sarah Mueller (Mike), George B. Imwalle, Jr., John Imwalle (Kim), Mary Ellen Imwalle, Anita McDonald, Susan Cha (Peter), and Donald Imwalle, devoted Grandfather to Mary Beth Schamel (Kevin), Caroline Mueller, Michael Mueller, Emily Blair (Jeff), George R. Imwalle, Katie Venturella...

Mar 26, 2023

Hazel Marie Schlagheck, nee Sweet, departed this life peacefully on the morning of March 26, 2023.

A long-time resident of Milford, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Raymond W. Schlagheck, and is survived by her loving children Donna Schlagheck, David Schlagheck (Darlene) Debra Snider (Donald) and Diane Echternacht (Jerry). Her...

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...