Obituaries

Sep 12, 2016

LouAllen Farris Keith, beloved son of Opal Rice LouAllen and the late Wiley F. LouAllen; loving father of Brad K. (Emily) LouAllen, Stephen LouAllen, Brittany (Randall) Rauch, and Stephanie (Justin) Schaeffer; grandfather of Hunter LouAllen and Levi LouAllen; brother of Brian (Vicki) LouAllen; former husband of Robin Harmeyer. Passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. Visitation at Freedom Church, 3775...

Sep 12, 2016

UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN

AUER, Ronald J. Beloved husband of Pat L. (nee Hemmerle) Auer. Devoted father of Ron M. (Chris) Auer, Laura Auer, Mark (the late Kimberly) Auer, Ann (Bill) Impson, and Matt (Cheryl) Auer. Loving grandfather of Ron, Dave, Vicki, Erin, Sarah, Theresa, Daniel, Katherine, Benjamin, John, Rebecca, Arthur, Rick, Monica, Destiny, Eric, Shane, Eli,...

Sep 9, 2016

Norma A Petersen, 88, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2016.  Loving wife of the late Gerald Petersen.  Beloved mother of Jan (Robert) Leslie, Gina (James) Stack- deceased, Julie (Rockford) Adair, Christopher Petersen, Steven (Susan) Petersen, and David (Robyn) Petersen; grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 19 and sister of 3.  Visitation is Friday, September 16, 2016 5:30 PM...

Sep 8, 2016

SKINNER Mary V. (nee DeMichelis), beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Skinner; devoted mother of Peter (Margie), Tom (Cindy), Clem, and Deacon Matt Skinner, and Carmie (Rex) Horan; also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear sister of the late Irene Marshall, Clement DeMichelis, and Jeanne Can. September 8, 2016. Age 92. Resident of Forest Park. Visitation...

Sep 8, 2016

John L. Champlin, 83, passed away on September 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Edith (nee Black) Champlin; Loving father of Beverly(Terry) Champlin Williams, Kenneth (Barbara) Champlin, and Larry (Kim) Champlin. Dear grandfather of Julie (John) Champlin Garza, Cassandra(Robert) Champlin Ray, Malinda Williams; great grandfather of Colin Kyler and Corbin Ray. A loving husband and father, grandfather and great grandfather....

Sep 7, 2016

GHANTOUS, Patricia Ann (nee Langer). Beloved wife of the late Robert Nicholas Ghantous. Devoted mother of Nicholas (Carolyn) Ghantous and the late Michael Ghantous. Loving grandmother of Sarah Griscom, Ryan Ghantous, Jessica Ghantous, and Josh Ghantous. Great grandmother of Katriel Spurlock, Ethan Griscom, Kenzie Spurlock, Elijah Griscom, Molly Ghantous, and Amelia Ghantous. Dear sister of Bonnie Langer. Pat passed...

Sep 6, 2016

PERKINS, Geraldine "Gerri" (nee Norman). Beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Perkins. Devoted mother of Hope Ritter and the late Rhonda Allen. Loving grandmother of Morgan and Mason Ritter. Dear great grandmother of Kaden and Jacie. Also survived by numerous family and friends. Gerri passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Friends...

Sep 5, 2016

Mr. Robert (Bob) Alexander Zimmerman died peacefully at Maple Knoll on September 5th in Springdale, Ohio at the age of 95.

Bob is survived by his children, Tom Zimmerman and Chad Zimmerman; his brother, John Zimmerman; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie; his parents Isaac and Grace; his brother,...

Sep 5, 2016

KEMPER Jerry, beloved husband of the late Rita Kemper (nee Hersey); devoted father of Kathy (Jim) Cook, Jay (Pat) Kemper, Suzy Fritsch, Mark Kemper, Jon Kemper, Chrisser (Vicki) Kemper, and Jennifer (Tom) Abrahamson; loving Papa of Stephanie, Lauren, Hannah, Emma, Noah, Kirstine, Nicholas, Brittany, Sara, Lindsey, Mallory, Jeremy, Noelle, and Ben; great Papa of four; dear brother of Ruth...

Sep 2, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY WWII VETERAN

MCLAUGHLIN, Thomas L. Beloved husband of the late Rissie (nee Daniel) McLaughlin. Loving stepfather of the late Mary Lewis. Devoted grandfather of Donna Lewis and Sandra Craven. Also survived by many great grandchildren; his dear friend, Mary Howard, and all his special friends at Landmark Church. Thomas passed away on Friday, September...

Aug 31, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR VETERAN

KESTLER, Gene K. Passed peacefully on August 31, 2016.  He was married to his wife Shirley (nee McCreary) for 63 years. Devoted father of Gene (Cindy) Kestler, Mark (Chris) Kestler, Kathy Kestler-Davis, Mike (Pat) Kestler;  grandchildren,  Nicole Jones, Jacob Kestler, Jessica Kestler, Carly Taylor, Brendon Kestler, Heather Davis, Mac Davis, Kyle Kestler,...

Aug 29, 2016

ROTH, Elizabeth Ann. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Roth. Devoted father of Teresa (Charles) Irvine and Francis J. Roth. Loving grandmother of Kevin and Michael Lewis. Great grandmother of Haven Irvine and Joseph & Kenneth Lewis. Dear sister of Arthur M. (Arvilla) Thornbury, Coletta B. Valentine, and the late James P. (Jeanne) Thornbury, Margaret M. (Herman) Hagner, Anthony...

Aug 28, 2016

HOWARD E. BASINGER, Sr. - PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST ALWAYS AN OPEN DOOR FOR  SMALL TALK

"If Howard ever needed a slogan to enter the annals of what is best for early education, it would have been to put children first and always have an open door for small talk. He left students a long-lasting example...

Aug 28, 2016

BOOTH, Anna L. (nee Calhoun). Loving wife of the late Robert G. Booth, Sr. Devoted mother of Robert G. Booth, Jr. and Joyce (Keith) Mullins. Cherished grandmother of Bryan (Staci) Booth, Michael (Amanda) Bahe, Zachary Booth, and the late Glenn Booth. Anna is also survived by seven great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jack Calhoun and the late Alene, Sonny, and...

Aug 27, 2016

Kathleen Mae Fitzgerald, 60, of Hyde Park, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016.  Kathy is survived by her loving brother Michael (Susan) Fitzgerald; nieces and nephews, Sean, Todd (Brandy), John and Heather (Steve Holt) Fitzgerald; great nieces and nephews, Meara and Roman Fitzgerald and Carlee and Gracie Holt.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents John...

Aug 26, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM WAR VETERAN

COMBS, Johnny, Jr. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Marshall) Combs. Devoted father of Lisa Henkes, Philip Combs, Jason Combs, Holly (Thomas) Wald, Erika (Nathan) Moeller, Sean (Carey Callahan) Taylor. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Emily, Danny, Brandy, Tara, Christian, Summer, Nathan, Christian, Gabe, and T.J. Great grandfather of Luke and Alaina. Dear...

Aug 26, 2016

Robert Napier, 92, passed away on Aug. 26, 2016.  Loving father of Bob Napier, Floyd Napier, Darrell Napier, Jackie Napier, Betty Lou Napier, and the late Jody Napier.  Dear brother of 10, grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of many. US Army Veteran.  Visitation is Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM...

Aug 25, 2016

MERRITT, Theresa. (nee Schweizer). Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Merritt. Devoted mother of Rita (Robert) Broun, Bob (Brenda) Merritt, Rick (Joyce) Merritt, Ruth (Dennis) DePriest, Gina (Neil) Kahn, and Becky (David) VanDeren. Also survived by numerous grand & great grandchildren. Passed away August 25, 2016. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until Mass of...

Aug 22, 2016

SUTTON, Eileen. (nee Wright). Resident of Norwood. Former resident of Jackson County, KY. Beloved wife of the late Charles B. Sutton; loving mother of Warren (Helen) Spurlock; adoring grandmother of Lisa (Clayton) Smith, Jeff (Kathy) Spurlock, Steve (Michelle) Spurlock, and Mike (Ashley) Spurlock; devoted great-grandmother to Ryan, Eric, Kaitlyn, Tanner, Jeffrey, Zachary, Olivia, Isaac, Jaxson, and Avery; doting great-great-grandmother...

Aug 20, 2016

ROBERTS D. Janet (nee Sutton), beloved wife of Ronnie Roberts; dear sister of Dee, Tom, Mary, Don, Betty, and Basil. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Visitation will be at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 2417 Indian Mound Ave., Norwood, OH 45212 on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 6 PM til...