Obituaries
Velma Mae Pingleton
Dec 27, 2022
Velma Mae Croley Pingleton, age 90 of Lynchburg, OH left us to be with her beloved Savior on December 27, 2022. She passed peacefully at home in the loving care of her family and Hospice of Hope for Ohio. Her last 4 years held increasing memory and mobility challenges. She rapidly declined over her last month following a probable stroke event....
Merline Andrews
Dec 26, 2022
Merline Swain Andrews went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, we have lost a great lady but heaven has gained the very best.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram, her mother Edith and father Frank Swain, sister Nadine Mullins, brothers Howard and Lee Swain.
She is survived by her sons Bruce...
Joyce Ann Poynter
Dec 25, 2022
Joyce Ann Poynter, beloved mother of Jacob David Poynter and Jeremy Allen Earles. Grandmother of Lianna Lomker and Jazzilynn Earles. Sister of Dorothy (late Jack) Rauen, Marlene Kay Myers, Lewis Gene (Bev) Poynter, Trish (Dan) Dinser, Paul Poynter and the late Clarence David Poynter, Mike Poynter, Donald Ray Poynter. Sister-in-law of Theresa Poynter and Jeannie Poynter. Preceded in death by...
Donald Wayne Honchell
Dec 25, 2022
HONCHELL, Donald Wayne of Liberty Twp. passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Judy Honchell. Loving father of Sherri Honchell. Dear brother of Keith (Sharon) Honchell, Tom (Sue) Honchell and the late Sonia (surviving Rich) Plank, Norman (surviving Wanda) Honchell, Bobby (Bonnie) Honchell, Patricia (Eddie) Combs, Dwight (surviving Donna) Honchell and Bill...
Iva Johnson
Dec 22, 2022
Iva Jean Russell Johnson, 81, West Chester passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born Tuesday, August 26, 1941 in Monticello, Wayne Co., KY. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Helen Franklin Russell.
Iva retired from Formica in 2004 after 39 ½ years of service until her health began to...
Ronald G. Atwood
Dec 22, 2022
Ronald Glenn Atwood, age 71, of Mason, OH departed this life on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1951, in Casey County, KY to the late Clyde Atwood and the late Pauline (Wesley) Atwood. He was preceded in death by his wife Reba, and his brother Charles. Ron is survived by his...
Judith L. Criscillis
Dec 22, 2022
Judith (Judi) L. Criscillis (nee Dotson) age 71, passed away on Thursday December 22. Judi was born on September 17, 1951 in Norton Virginia to Marcus and Cotella Dotson.
Judi was the beloved wife of Charles Criscillis for 51 years. She was preceded in death by her son Chad (Jennifer Blanch) Criscillis and was the beloved mother to Janet...
Patricia Ann Manning (nee Purtee)
Dec 21, 2022
Patricia Ann Manning (nee Purtee) of Cincinnati, Ohio and Englewood, Florida.
Beloved wife of the late James D. Manning for 49 years. Loving Mother of Tara (Ralph) Sabato and Jay Manning, cherished grandmother of Dana Sabato, Victoria (Randy) Knepp, Griffin Manning and Reagan Manning; great-grandmother of Gemma Knepp. Dear Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Patricia passed away...
Donald Detherage
Dec 19, 2022
Donald “Don” Detherage, 88 years old, passed away peacefully December 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Shirley Detherage (née Price) for 68 years. Loving father Steve (Cindy) Detherage, of the late Jill (Tom) Davis and Holly Grollmus. Loving Grandfather “Pappaw” to Kelly (Josh) Evans, Sarah (Rus) Ray, Andrew Davis, Brian Detherage, Zachary Smith, Noah (Kathleen) Grollmus, Jordan (Christian) Campbell and Naomi...
Annalene Renner
Dec 19, 2022
FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY DECEMBER 27th DUE TO WEATHER.Annalene Renner (nee Bullock), beloved wife of the late Logan Renner Jr., loving mother of Brenda (John) Shell, Ron (Rebecca) Renner, Don (Kathy) Renner, Phyllis (Don) Perkins. Grandmother of Douglas (Melissa) Shell, Gary Renner, Alex Shell, James Renner, Jacob (Maeve) Renner and Joanah Renner. Great grandmother of Logan Shell,...
Matthew Joseph Rotuno-Johnson
Dec 18, 2022
Matthew Joseph Rotuno-Johnson died suddenly on December 18, 2022 at the age of 22. He is the youngest son of Donald S. Johnson and Rosemary Rotuno-Johnson of Fairfield, and the brother of Michelle K. Rotuno-Johnson and Michael P. Rotuno-Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis and Florence Rotuno; his paternal grandparents Evah Jo Johnson-Heimsch, Donald...
Paul E. Greiner
Dec 18, 2022
GREINER, Paul E. Beloved husband of Mildred Greiner (nee Broerman) for 68 years. Loving father of Steven (Loraine) Greiner, Mark (Cathy) Greiner and Teri (Tom) Grau. Cherished grandfather of Shawn (Angela) Greiner, Katherine McFerren, Leah and John Paul Greiner, Ryan (Meagan) Grau and Tyler (Kristen VonderBrink) Grau. Devoted great-grandfather of Sarah, Matthew, Kayla, Connor, Jackson and Lucas. Dear brother...
Joan E. Ritter (nee Bosse)
Dec 18, 2022
Joan E. Ritter (nee Bosse) age 93, passed away on December 18, 2022. Joan was born on October 10,1929 in Cincinnati, OH to Harry and Mary (Hankenburn) Bosse growing up in Northside on the Bosse dairy farm. She attended St. Boniface School and Mercy High School, graduating in 1947.
Devoted mother of Scot (Mary) Ritter, Barbara Carlotta, Jill Todd...
Dennis Ray Bradbury
Dec 17, 2022
Bradbury , Dennis Ray Born February 8, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved son of David and the late Dora Bradbury. Loving brother of Doug Bradbury. Dear uncle of Sarah Bradbury and Brooke Bradbury. Great Uncle of Klaire and Carter Reynolds. Dennis is also survived by numerous cousins, relatives, and friends. Dennis is a past President of Delta Nu Alpha Traffic Club....
Bruce W. Johnston
Dec 17, 2022
Beloved husband of Sharon Johnston (nee Pacella) for 50 years. Loving father of Bruce W. (Rebecca) Johnston, Jr., and Jessica Johnston (Mike) Tramonte. Dear grandfather of Robert (Lillian) Johnston, Jonathan (Emma) Johnston, Hailey (Tyler) Smith, Taylor Johnston, Michaela Tramonte, Cameron Tramonte, and Kellan Tramonte. Dear great grandfather of Preston Smith, Derek Johnston, and a great granddaughter on the way. Cherished brother of Terry (Robert) Dickhaus,...
Helen Brislenn
Dec 17, 2022
BRISLENN, Helen A.
Beloved mother of Richard (Linda) Kemp, Dianna (Gary) Ewald, Joyce (Paul) Stumpf, Cheyenne (Lisa) Kemp, Jeffery (Theresa) Brislenn and Emma Brislenn. Dear grandmother of twenty grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Helen loved to cook, read and play bingo. She passed away December 17, 2022. Visitation will be held...
Robert P. Brinck
Dec 16, 2022
Robert P. Brinck 84, passed away Friday, December 15, 2022. He was born to Bert H. Brinck and Goldie Jane (Stiles) Brinck, both deceased. Robert was the beloved husband of 48 years to Donna Brinck.Robert dearly loved and was so very proud of his two children and was “Poppy” to four grandchildren whom he adored: Douglas Brinck (Jessica) of Harrison,...
Judy L. McCann
Dec 16, 2022
Judy Shilt McCann, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 16th, 2022. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be missed dearly by the loved ones she leaves behind. Her family mourns her loss but celebrates the life she lived and the joy she brought to those who knew her. In 1959, Judy’s high school sweetheart, Don Shilt, told her he couldn’t live without her. The couple...
Kenneth E. Kincaid
Dec 16, 2022
Kenneth E. Kincaid, 88, was born in Lee County, Kentucky, in 1934. He was the oldest of nine siblings and grew up on a farm. The family had a five-room home without electricity, running water or indoor plumbing. He told stories of waking up with snowflakes on his blankets in the winter, and of taking his younger siblings down to...
Beverly Lyon
Dec 15, 2022
LYON, Beverly A. (nee Kostrubanic). Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Lyon. Preceded in death by her parent’s, Michael and Leona Kostrubanic. Loving mother of Chris (Susan) Lyon and Tammi (Rex) Johnson; cherished grandmother of Austin, Neil, and Ryan; dear sister of Robert (Nancy) Kostubanic; and sister-in-law to the late Diane (Arthur) Woods. She is also survived by many nieces. Beverly was a...