Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

KLOSTERMAN, Arlene Dolores (nee Meyer), preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57years William C. Klosterman; loving mother of Karen (Phil) Wilkes, William (Maureen) Klosterman, Jr., Mary Beth (Jay) Henning, and the late Stephen Klosterman, M.D.; dear grandma of Matthew Wilkes, Allison (Chuck) Johnson, Claire Wilkes, and Stephanie, Christina, and Jason Henning; and sister of Janet Morgan.

Nov 13, 2020

It is with unbearable sadness that we announce on Friday, November 13th, 2020, Barbara Knee (nee Silvar), loving wife of Charles William Knee Jr., mother of six children, grandmother to thirteen children and dear friend to many others, passed away at the age of 88 years old.

Barbara was born on Staten Island in August 1932 to...

Nov 13, 2020

Paul P. Eling, 83, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020.  Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee MacKenna) Eling.  Loving father of Philip, Kenneth (Jennifer) Eling, David (Beatriz) Eling and Stephen Eling.  Beloved grandfather of Emma and Adam Eling.  Dear brother of Louis Eling, Irene Olivier, and Jean Stanton.  Paul retired as a chemist from Emery Industries and served as...

Nov 11, 2020

OLSON, Norma Louise (nee Wagner). Beloved wife of the late Roger Olson. Last sibling of the Wagner Family children. Devoted mother of Cynthia Poynter, Edye Rolls (Mike), Keith Olson (Connie), Amy McLaren (John), and Ray Olson. Grandmother of 5. Great grandmother of 10. Great-great grandmother of 1. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Norma passed away...

Nov 10, 2020

WACHSMAN, Harry Robert (Bob) age 94.

Survived by his wife of 71 years, Jean Day Wachsman.  Also survived by his daughters; Donna McMullen, Debbie Smith (Mike) and Joan Hessel.  Survived by his grandchildren; Brian McMullen (Tracey), Angela Imm (Matt), Jason (Tara) and Anthony (Jessie) Smith and Tara Baker (Chris).  Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2020

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MATIUNAS, Ronald J. Beloved husband of Janice Matiunas. Devoted father of Steven, Christine, Cathy, Elizabeth, Michael, and Brian. Loving grandfather of Rob, Lauren, Cassidy, Alexandra, Dakota, Olivia, Troy Joseph, Sophia, Charlotte, and Natalia. Great grandfather of Madilynn and Callie. Dear brother of Loraine and Mary Ann.

Ronald was Past...

Nov 1, 2020

Arthur C. Schumacher, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020.  Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Williamson) Schumacher.  Loving father of Scott and Jeff (Michelle) Schumacher.  Dear grandfather of Kyle and Kelsi Schumacher.  Arthur was a graduate of Ohio University and went on to spend the majority of his professional career as principal at St. Bernard Elementary School. A...

Oct 28, 2020

Glenn E. Ertel (69) of Peebles, Ohio passed away with his loving daughter, Allyson, by his side on October 28, 2020. Glenn was born August 21,1951 to Dean and Sara Ertel of Springdale, Ohio. His mother is saddened by the passing of her youngest son, who always signed his cards to her, “Your baby, Glenn”. He enjoyed his many...

Oct 26, 2020

James R. Dinwiddie (Jim) passed away October 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn nee Cooper and his daughters, Tina (Rob) Heintzman, Sheila (Jeff) Parker-Schmitt, Teresa (Jason) Dinwiddie-Herrmann, seven grandchildren, Logan, Griffin, Preston, Hope, Lacey, Yvonne and Josephine as well as brother Paul (Connie)Dinwiddie, sister Laverne (Tom) Diesel,...

Oct 22, 2020

ZOELLER, Jerome Joseph, III "Jerry". Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Malmstrom) Zoeller. Devoted father of Jackson Joseph Zoeller and Kennedy Lee Zoeller. Cherished son of Jerome Joseph, Jr. & Nancy Zoeller. Dear brother of Jennifer (Brad) Childers, Angela (Jason) Grantmaier, Melissa (Brad) Fraser, and Frank (Allison) Zoeller. Loving son-in-law of Mark & Jennifer Malmstrom. Dear brother-in-law of Zach Malmstrom....

Oct 21, 2020

Sonya Yeates Kirkland passed into Heaven and joined the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Sonya was born to Clark “Speck” and Mary (Bengtson) Yeates on August 31,1937 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She grew up in the small farming community of Hillsdale, Oklahoma, and still holds the girl’s basketball high school record for most points in a game with 42....

Oct 20, 2020

BOWMAN, Mitchell Val "Mitch" devoted husband of Cynthia (Nee Dezarn) went home to be with Jesus on October 20th, 2020. He was a beloved brother to Cindy, Chris (Joe), Debi (Frank), and Valerie (Jack), stepfather to Kelly, grandfather to Hailey and Jamari, and adored uncle to several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil...

Oct 16, 2020

FARRAR, Dorothy (nee Hern). Beloved wife of the late Alvin C. Farrar. Devoted mother of Tony (Toni) Farrar, Vince (Melanie) Farrar, and the late Michael T. Farrar. Loving grandmother of September, Samantha, Lauren, Nick, Matt, Karli, and Kelsey. Great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Bill Hern, Jim (Janice) Hern, Tom (Nancy) Hern, and Betty Renner.

Dorothy...

Oct 14, 2020

Raymond G. Bogart, 79, passed away on October 14, 2020. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Mary Jane Bogart (nee Sanders) for 45 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Erin (Zach) Bowling and Eric (Jill). He was a dear grandfather of Anna and Ella. Raymond is survived by his brother Dudley (Elaine) Bogart and...

Oct 7, 2020

FIELDS, James Edgar, Sr. Beloved husband of the late Billie E. (nee Bailey) Fields. Devoted father of James II (Susan) Fields, Douglas (Bonnie) Fields, Daniel (Karen) Fields; and the late, Michael Fields, Katherine (Mark) Teepen & Patti Anne Fields. Dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 20. James is also preceded in death by his parents, the late Floyd Edgar &...

Oct 3, 2020

KUHLMAN, Helen L. (Hershberger). Beloved wife of the late Theodore Kuhlman. Devoted mother of Carol (the late Harold) Walters. Loving grandmother of Julie and Andrew (Charity).  Great grandmother of Riley and Aubrey. Dear sister of the late Betty Runge and the late Floyd Hershberger. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Helen was a long time member of Advent Lutheran...

Sep 29, 2020

Rennia Baird passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 59 and she was a Registered Organ Donor and saved lives.  Rennia was born on March 07, 1961 in Jellico, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Brown Baird from Stinking Creek, TN and late Shirley Jean (née Glandon) Baird of Jellico, TN. Rennia is survived,...

Sep 28, 2020

BRYANT, Joyce A. Beloved wife of the late Freddie A. Bryant. Devoted mother of Janice (Len) Wilson and the late Brenda K. Gibson. Loving grandmother of Bryan (Stephanie) Gibson, Laura (Dillon) Hutchens, Alexandra Thomas, and Taylor Kincaid. Great grandmother of Zachary, Morrigan and Hazel. Joyce is also survived by other extended family.

Joyce passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at the...

Sep 22, 2020

PETREE, Winifred (nee Crawford). Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Petree. Devoted mother of Steven (Nancy) Petree, Karen (Jim) Cashman and the late David Petree. Mother-in-law of Jane Petree Busarow. Loving grandmother of Christopher Petree, Erin Petree, Jennifer (Darren) Petree Jones, Allyson Cashman, and Jennifer (Stephen) Cashman Reece. Great grandmother of one.

Winifred passed away on Tuesday,...

Sep 20, 2020

Ronald W. Furnish, 77, passed away on September 20, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Lee Furnish. Loving Father of Rhonda (Randy) Roberts, Lisa (Rickey) Roberts and the late Ronnye Lynn Hopper. Dear grandfather David Lester, Heather King, Brent Hopper, Amber Graff, Matthew Hopper, Jay Goudy II, Bradley Putt, and Brandon Furnish, Kendra Scholtes, Taylor Roberts, Dakota Roberts,...