Obituaries

Forest Lee Messer, Jr.

Forest Lee Messer, Jr.

Jul 21, 2020

On Tuesday July 21, 2020, Forest Lee Messer Jr., a loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 74. Forest was born May 17, 1946 Piqua, Ohio to Forest and Betty Messer. Forest served the United States Army, during the Vietnam era as a 101st Airborne Ranger, Phantom Force. He is a highly decorated veteran and...

Robert "Bob" Bisch

Robert "Bob" Bisch

Jul 19, 2020

Robert Bisch passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 79.

Carson Lee Hunley

Carson Lee Hunley

Jul 18, 2020

Carson Lee Hunley, husband of the late Sarah Z Hunley (née Gibson), devoted father of Mary Vollman and then late Carson B Hunley loving grandfather of Nick, Sara, Daniel and Ryan Vollman and Krystal, the late Amber, Michael and Tiffany Hunley and 15 great grandchildren. He passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 85. Graveside services will...

Donald R. Staten

Donald R. Staten

Jul 17, 2020

Donald R. Staten, beloved husband of Kathleen A. Staten (nee Martin), father of the late Karen Ann Staten and the late Lori Ellen Becker, grandfather of Michael and Jessica. Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Brother of Robert (Sue) Staten, John (Marilyn) Staten, Rita (John) McGee and the late Ralph and Edward Staten. Don retired after a 40...

Raven Wade

Raven Wade

Jul 16, 2020

Raven Wade, beloved mother to Haylie Alyson Wade, daughter to David and Grace Wade, granddaughter to John (Diana) Koltz, Sheila (Paul) Kenny and Ellen Wade (Alfred) Klumb and sister to Nathan WadeRaven was well-known for her love for four wheeling, doing all sorts of arts and crafts especially drawing, gardening and decorating. She had a special place in her heart for...

Rosemary Pletikapich

Rosemary Pletikapich

Jul 15, 2020

PLETIKAPICH, Rosemary (nee Singer).  Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank", loving mother of Martha (Jeff) Roth, Mary (Ted) Lorenz, Margie (Chris) Brown, John (Judy), Bill, Greg (Karen) Pletikapich. Cherished grandmother of Mike (Vicki), Danny (Ashley) and the late Joey Lorenz; Ann Marie (Eric) Zang, Tom Roth; Morgan (Cody Kinsel) and CJ Brown; Alex and Connor Pletikapich; Jennifer (Gareth) Nelson,...

Raymond G. Spears

Raymond G. Spears

Jul 12, 2020

Raymond Glenn Spears, 85, recently of St. Bernard, was reunited with his wife of 66 years, Bernice, on July 12, 2020.   He is survived by his children; Doug (Sally), Barry (Vicki) and Lori (Dwayne May); grandchildren John Spears (fiancee Kristina Hoefer) Jessica (Travis) Porter, Rachel Spears, Justin May, Ryan May and Michael Spears; great-grandchildren Gianna Spears; Hope, Charles and Atticus...

James (Jim) Hadden

James (Jim) Hadden

Jul 11, 2020

James (Jim) was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Marilyn H Hadden. Faithful father of John (Patty) Hadden and Kevin (Kim) Hadden. Proud grandfather of Lauren (Brian) White and Tyler (Chelsey) Hadden. Loving great grandfather of Emerson Rose & Bennett Marvin White. Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 89....

Sister Mary Clyde Stiers

Sister Mary Clyde Stiers

Jul 11, 2020

Sister Mary Clyde Stiers (formerly Mary Ann Stiers), sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 59 years.  Daughter of the late Clyde Stiers and Marie Kiefler.  Survived by Lois Olding.  A graduate of the University of Cincinnati nursing program, Sister Mary Clyde nursed in Mercy Hospitals in Lima, Coldwater, Hamilton and Fairfield.  After her retirement, she was a volunteer at...

Margaret “June” Wilson

Margaret “June” Wilson

Jul 10, 2020

WILSON, Margaret “June” (nee Alley)

Born May 11, 1938 in Parnell, KY. Departed this life July 10, 2020. Daughter of the late Bascom “Batch” and Effie (nee Parmley) Alley. Wife of the late Cleo H Wilson. Survived by step-children Terry Wilson [sons Jason Wilson and the late Brent Wilson] and Mark (Teresa) Wilson [children Amanda (Jeff Proffitt) Wilson and Joshua (Heather)...

Mary Joan Hock (nee Lauck)

Mary Joan Hock (nee Lauck)

Jul 10, 2020

Mary Joan Hock: October 21, 1942 – July 10, 2020Mary Joan Hock (nee Lauck), age 77, beloved wife to Robert A. Hock.  Loving mother to Rob (Denise), David (Kari), John, and Alissa Cavanaugh (Tim).  Devoted grandmother to Lydia, Drew, Nathan, Henry, Cara, Jack and Patrick.  Dear sister to Dennis Lauck (Leslie), aunt to Brad, Michel and David Lauck.Joan was born...

Donna Jean Hyden

Donna Jean Hyden

Jul 10, 2020

Donna Jean Hyden (nee West), beloved wife of 48 years to Ronald McKinley Hyden. Loving mother of Carl Walp, Ronald “Bit” McKinley (Kristi) Hyden Jr., Shane C (Colleen) Hyden, Shannon Charles (Molly) Hyden and Travis Wayne Hyden. Caring grandmother of Carl, Reagan, Jasmine, Logan, Alyssa, Alice Aleya, Ashlyn, Angel, Dustin, Brayden, Adryan, Camdyn, Lylia and Emily. Great grandmother of Jayce...

John Anthony Clontz

John Anthony Clontz

Jul 8, 2020

John Anthony Clontz, beloved son of Bill and Laura Clontz, father of Alexander and Nicoll Clontz, grandfather to Avery Clontz. He was the favorite brother to Laura (Steve) Obinger and best Uncle Bubba to Hannah, Abby, and Kinsey Obinger.John was a proud University of Cincinnati graduate and an avid UC Bearcats and Bengals fan. He Loved his family, friends, and...

Randy A. Avery

Randy A. Avery

Jul 8, 2020

Randy A. Avery, age 53, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born February 24, 1967. He was the son of Roger and Joann Avery, brother to the late Scott Avery. He is survived by his sister-in-law Mary Avery, nephew Travis Avery, great nephews Keegan, Kolton, and Karter Avery. He also leaves two wonderful caregivers Roberta Douglas and Patricia...

Lindsay Marie Ash

Lindsay Marie Ash

Jul 6, 2020

ASH, Lindsay Marie. She is the beloved daughter of Jerry and Patti (nee Duccilli) Ash. Cherished sister of Jerry (Veda Chokshi) Ash Jr. Devoted granddaughter of Dr. Harry (Eloise) Duccilli and the late Thelma Duccilli, and Norma (the late William) Ash. Dear niece to Janet (Michael) Daniel, James Duccilli, Bob (Irene) Duccilli, Steve (Jackie) Duccilli, Sharon (Bob) Hornung and numerous cousins....

Sharon Kay Gabriel

Sharon Kay Gabriel

Jul 6, 2020

Gabriel, Sharon K. (nee Raines) beloved wife of Dennis J. Gabriel for 46 years. Loving mother of Andy (Christy) Gabriel. Cherished daughter of Nettie Mae (nee Silcott) Raines and the late Lawrence Raines. Proud Grandmother of Alex, Taylor and Lily Gabriel. Dear sister of Kenneth (Clata) Raines and Tony (Theresa) Raines. Aunt of Matthew, Austin, Trevor and Dexter Raines, Gabriel...

Terry Lee Mink

Terry Lee Mink

Jul 5, 2020

Click Here For Funeral Service VideoMINK, Terry LeeBeloved father of Jason Mink, Amanda (Donald Wade Bradford) Mink, Dustin (Becky Lynn Bowshier) Palmer and expecting one grandchild on the way , Stacey Palmer, and the late Heather Mink. Loving grandfather of Eric Davidson, Caleb Bradford, Evan Bradford, Robert Kuhn, Kaylie Bradford, Devon Hoffacker, Gage Clouse. Dear brother of Mary Hairfield, Ron...

Robert H. Schell

Robert H. Schell

Jul 4, 2020

Schell, Robert H. beloved husband of the late Effie (nee Lynch) and dear friend of Mary Izor. Son of the late Anna (Amman) and Andrew Schell. Dear brother of Rosemary (late Ronald) Meyer, brother-in-law to Deanna (late Norbert) and brother to the late Antoinette (Robert) Pelstring, late Mildred (Robert) Ballman, late Ruth (Donald) Schenk, late Alberta (Thomas) Breslin , late...

Kenneth R. Kenfield

Kenneth R. Kenfield

Jul 4, 2020

Click here to watch the celebration of Kenneth KenfieldAge 96, passed away July 4, 2020. Resident of Evergreen Retirement Community  the past 7 years.  He is preceeded in death by his wife of 58 yrs, Mary, in 2008.  One surviving sister, Joyce Kenfield Droege of Syracuse, New York.  Children, Tom (Karen) Kenfield of Sunnyvale, CA, Janet Kenfield of Mason, OH,...

Suzanne Therese Stegman (nee Santel)

Suzanne Therese Stegman (nee Santel)

Jul 3, 2020

STEGMAN, Suzanne Therese (nee Santel) died peacefully at home on Friday, July 3, 2020, at age 85.  She was the beloved wife for 65 years of Joseph A. Stegman, and the loving mother of Judith Stegman, Jennifer (John) Ward, Janet (Richard) Neidhard, Jill (Matthew) Cocks, Scott (Susan) Stegman, and Bradley (Eileen) Stegman. She was an awesome grandmother to 18 grandchildren...