Obituaries

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,...

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,...