Obituaries

William R. Edwards

William R. Edwards

Jan 25, 2022

William "Bill" R. Edwards beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Richardson) Edwards; loving father of Steven (Deidra DeLong) Edwards and Danielle (Tim Canfield) Edwards; cherished grandfather of Jacob Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Billy Gibson and Rachel Canfield; dear brother of Richard Dixon and Linda Dixon. Tuesday January 25, 2022. Age 79. Residence Batavia, Ohio. Bill served as a police officer...

Wayne Thomas Maloney

Wayne Thomas Maloney

Jan 25, 2022

Wayne Maloney, a longtime resident of Milford, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2022. Wayne was born on April 7, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Margaret and Lloyd Maloney. Wayne was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting sporting clays with his friends and family. He also enjoyed mentoring and teaching others the crafts he excelled at....

Norma Marie Young

Norma Marie Young

Jan 24, 2022

YOUNG, NORMA MARIE "Marie" (nee Rains) - Beloved wife of 61 years to Raymond Young; Devoted mother of Norma (Jr) Cunningham, Billy (Lisa Maupin) Young, Dennis (Michelle) Young, Steve (Kim) Young, Mary (Mike) Thornton, and Michael Young; Grandmother of 16 grandchildren / 13 spouses; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; Sister of Chester Rains, the late Vernon Rains, the late...

Shirley Sergeant

Shirley Sergeant

Jan 23, 2022

There are many things that Shirley Thurston Sergeant, "Gran", never did before she left us on January 23, 2022. She never denied her grandchildren ice cream for breakfast; she never learned to drive a standard shift in a car, but instead on a tractor; she never underappreciated flowers, a new Easter dress, or Amazing Grace; she never thought her...

James George Schuster

James George Schuster

Jan 23, 2022

James George Schuster beloved husband of 56 years to Mary C. (nee Dennemann) Schuster; loving father of James (Kim) Schuster, Loraine (John) Muldoon, Edward (Roxie) Schuster, Kenneth (Hope) Schuster and Tom (Theresa) Schuster; cherished Grandpa of James (Jenny) Schuster, Andrew Schuster, Sarah (Nick) Snider, Megan Schuster, Joseph Muldoon, Matthew Muldoon, John Muldoon, Zachary Muldoon, David Muldoon, Logan Muldoon, Daniel...

James Smyth

James Smyth

Jan 23, 2022

SMYTH, JAMES "TODD" - Devoted husband of Sue Ellen Smyth (nee Gant); Loving father of Mollie (Danny) Casey and the late Jamie Smyth; cherished grandfather of Meagan and Kyle Steltenkamp; dear brother of Susan (Tom) Vieson, Pat (Judy) Smyth, and the late Bobby Jeff Smyth. Todd is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and...

Wesley Emerly Lay

Wesley Emerly Lay

Jan 22, 2022

Wesley E. Lay, loving husband of the late Rosa Dean Lay (nee Anderson), beloved father of Danny (Joy) Lay, Sandy (Robert) Hubbard, Stanley Lay and the late Wanda Bucher, Larry Lay and Mary Rogers, devoted grandpa of 14 grandkids, 25 great-grandkids and 23 great-great-grandkids and the late grandchildren Roger Lay and Rhonda Bucher, dear brother of Paul Lay, Glenna...

Mona Gay Hafley

Mona Gay Hafley

Jan 20, 2022

Mona Gay Hafley, 63, passed away January 20, 2022. She is survived by her daughter; Jennifer (Andrew) Gale, her brother; Charles (Phyllis) Green, her granddaughter; Alexis Gale. She was preceded in death by her children; Sara Michelle Hafley and Jeffrey Lee Hafley. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday January 29, 2022, 11:00AM at Blanchester Church of the Nazarene...

Albert R. Kellerman

Albert R. Kellerman

Jan 19, 2022

KELLERMAN, Albert R. "Dick" - Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Margaret Jean Kellerman (nee Gilkison); Devoted father of the late Kay (David) Ann Chase, and the late Rick (the late Genia Good) Kellerman; Loving grandfather of Chris (Deedra) Kellerman, Cody (Amanda) Chase, Lisa (Will) Burns, and Julia Woods; Great grandfather of Noah, Aiden, and Karis Kellerman,...

Edwina Heist

Edwina Heist

Jan 17, 2022

Edwina "Winnie" (nee Connelly) Heist beloved wife of the late Carl A. Heist; loving mother of Christopher E. (Pamela) Heist, Jeffrey M. (Christina) Heist and Timothy J. (Terri) Heist; cherished grandmother of Emily, Adam, Samantha, Justin, Brandon, Zachary and Michael; great grandmother of Carter, Kara and Ella; dear sister of Martha Garrison and Mary Jane Fox; aunt of numerous...

David Paul Demaris

David Paul Demaris

Jan 17, 2022

David Paul DeMaris beloved father of Cory (Becky) DeMaris and Matt (Shanelle) DeMaris; cherished grandfather of Ari, Kelsey, Cole and Kailyn; dear brother of Sue (Keith) Ruhoff Crews; devoted son of the late Paul DeMaris and the late Barbara (nee Moorehead) Ruhoff; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Monday January 17, 2022. Age 76. Residence Milford, Ohio. Dave served...

Kimberly Ann Teague

Kimberly Ann Teague

Jan 17, 2022

Kimberly Ann Teague, 60, passed away January 17, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Kevin, her children; Aaron (Heather) Roysdon, Amanda Houillion and Adam Roysdon, Grandchildren; Derick Houillion, Mercedes Houillion, Landon Houillion, Ashton Roysdon, Wyatt Roysdon, Hunter Roysdon and Rachel Roysdon, Siblings; Sandy (Richard) Marsh, Donald Combs, Greg (Judy) Combs, Darlene Ross and many nieces, nephews and friends....

Dale L. Naylor

Dale L. Naylor

Jan 17, 2022

NAYLOR, DALE L. - Devoted father of Richard Waters, Robert Naylor, and Rita Naylor; Grandfather of 2; Brother of Marina (Daniel) Evans, and Doug (Meleah) Naylor; Friend of Tiffany McDowell; Son of the late William Naylor and the late Rita Naylor (nee Alexander); Dale passed away Monday January 17, 2022 age 52 years; Resident of Milford; Dale was a...

David Knabb

David Knabb

Jan 16, 2022

David Knabb, son of the late Charles and Ann Knabb, dear brother of Kathy (Justin) Gibson and the late Timothy Knabb, uncle to Christopher Gibson and Matthew Gibson. Passed away on January 16, 2022 at the age of 64. Family will receive friends Friday January 21st at St. Veronica Church with visitation from 9:30 AM until time of Mass...

Anna Marie Anderson

Anna Marie Anderson

Jan 16, 2022

ANDERSON, ANNA MARIE (nee SPURLOCK) - Devoted mother of Jody (Lincoln) Day, Isaac Anderson III, And Sherrie (Joe) Koepke; Grandmother of Jason (Christina) Day, Aimee (Adam) Burke, Brittany (Jake) Townsend, Joseph Koepke, Ethan Koepke, and Dylan Koepke; Great grandmother of Alex Burke, Austin Burke, Eden Day, and Holden Day; Sister of the late David H. (Louise) Spurlock; Aunt of...

Sharon Elaine Averwater

Sharon Elaine Averwater

Jan 16, 2022

Dr. Sharon Elaine Averwater (nee Titus), 62, passed January 16, 2022 after battling cancer. Beloved wife of Thomas John Averwater. Loving mother of Tommy Averwater. Dear sister of Karen (Doug) Dowson, Dan Titus, Donna (Doug) Ginn; Brother-in-law to Ed (Devona) Averwater and Eric (Tammy) Averwater. Also survived by her nieces and nephews: Emily, Kaden, Robert, Trenton, Nick, Katie, Abigail...

Yandell Gene Tarvin

Yandell Gene Tarvin

Jan 15, 2022

Yandell Gene "Sonny" Tarvin, 80, passed away January 15, 2022. He is survived by his life partner Marlene Ackerson, his children; Lance (Priscilla) Tarvin, Michelle (Keith) Trautwein, Kim (Alan) Stevens and John (the late Gidget) Ackerson, his sister Sara Fay (the late George) Roberts and he also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren that he loved...

Allie Kay Smith

Allie Kay Smith

Jan 15, 2022

Allie Kay Smith, 94 years old, passed away January 15, 2022. She is survived by her children; Sharon (Tom) Rosser, Charles Wallace and her step - son Raymond Smith, Grandchildren; Amy Brackett, Erin (Jon) Hunt, Ryan (Melissa) Rosser, Lara (Rachid) Wadia Wallace and Erik (Annie) Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond H. Smith "Smitty," step...

James J. Jeffers

James J. Jeffers

Jan 15, 2022

James J. Jeffers, husband of the late Patricia Ann Jeffers, devoted father of James Jeffers Jr., Amy Jeffers and Tammy (Vince) Sipple, grandfather of Zachary Jeffers, Nate Sipple and Katie Sipple, dear brother of Joe Jeffers, Donnie Jeffers, David Jeffers, Norma Maher, Jerry Jeffers and the late Sam Jeffers and Martha Rhodes. Passed away on January 15, 2022 at...

Beverly D. Altimari

Beverly D. Altimari

Jan 15, 2022

ALTIMARI, BEVERLY D. (nee Sevier) - Dear daughter of Delmas Sevier and the late Christine Sevier (nee Ball); Devoted mother of Casey Jones, Chad (Jessica) Jones, Andrew Jones, and Hannah Altimari; Loving grandmother of Dylan Jones, Tyler Jones, Wilson Jones, and Weston Jones; Sister of Kenneth Sevier, Lesa (Doyle) Yeary, Timothy Sevier, and the late Terry Sevier; Beverly was...