Obituaries

Feb 1, 2016

Shirley Jean Taylor went to be with her Lord in the early-morning hours of Monday, February 1st.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Terry, four children, William (Gretchen) Schaeper, Bob (Maryanne) Schaeper, Joyce (Rick) Uhl, and Jim (Jennifer) Schaeper, eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.   She is also survived by her siblings, LaVonne (Mike) Klopfstein, Eleanor Moss, and...

Jan 31, 2016

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LUESSEN, Ezra A. Age 93. Passed peacefully among family on January 31, 2016 after a long illness. He was the Beloved husband of 65 years to Lois F. Luessen. Ezra was proceeded in death by his parents Ezra F. and Ester Luessen and his Sister, Evelyn Sargent. He was a High school Drum major...

Jan 29, 2016

KRUMPACK, Rudolph. Age 90. Passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. Friends may greet family from 5 PM until Funeral Service at 6 PM on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at The Calvary Church, 11970 Kenn Rd, Springdale, OH 45240. Committal Service will take place at 12 Noon on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd, Mt. Healthy, OH...

Jan 28, 2016

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BUERGER, Joseph L. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Schnorbus) Buerger. Loving and devoted father of Amy (Brad) Beckett, Carol (Mark) Meisman, Debra (Mac) Emrick, Matthew (Karlene) Buerger, and John (Cara) Buerger. Grandfather of John & Sam Meisman; Justin, Rachel, Stephanie & Maria Buerger; Vincent & Vivian Emrick and William Beckett. Brother of...

Jan 27, 2016

Rork, Ann Elizabeth (Kinne) passed peacefully among loving family members at the Daniel Drake Center on Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00 PM at the age of 57, after a very short battle with cancer.

Ann was born on May 22, 1958 in Batesville, IN and grew up in Manchester, IN.  She graduated from the College of Mt....

Jan 26, 2016

WEISGERBER Virginia D. (nee Dwenger). Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Robert H. Weisgerber.  Loving mother of William (Judy) Weisgerber, Paul (Cheryl) Weisgerber, Joyce Weisgerber (Rob Rugh), and the late Laura (Jeffrey) Fisher.  Cherished grandmother of Karyn (Mike) Ganaway-Balog, Mark (Lesley) Weisgerber, Amy (Joel) Sledge, Anna (Eric) Welch, David Weisgerber, Scott (Mavis) Weisgerber, Robert Fisher, Jeffrey Fisher...

Jan 25, 2016

HILLIARD Elene, beloved wife of the late George R. Hilliard; loving mother of George (Carol) Hilliard; dear grandmother of Lisa; caring sister of Dottie and Margaret (Willie). Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street on Friday, January...

Jan 25, 2016

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O'DONNELL, James M. Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Hellenthal) O’Donnell; loving father of Anne Longo, Michael (Pat) O’Donnell, Peggy (Mike) Hinzman, Jim O’Donnell and Tom (Laura) O’Donnell; devoted grandfather of Katie and Nick Longo Jr., Matt and Jack Hinzman, Charlie O’Donnell, and Caroline, Jack,...

Jan 24, 2016

In your prayers, please remember Deb Harlow in the death of her husband, Jim.  As you pray, also ask God for strength for Beryl and Roberta Harlow, Jim’s parents.  Both families are active members of our congregation.

In addition to Deb and his parents, Jim, age 57, is survived by son, James (Lisa) and their three daughters,...

Jan 23, 2016

MCDANIEL, K. "Pat". Former spouse of Patricia Boland. Brother of Pamela, Paula, and Holly. Father of Preston McDaniel and grandfather of Jesse James McDaniel. Uncle of Amanda, Brittani, and Bradley. Great uncle to Hayden, Ava, Van, and Vaniah. Pat is also survived by many loving friends and extended family. Passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 62...

Jan 23, 2016

Anaruma, Carol Ann (Flanagan) ,  passed peacefully among family and friends at Hosparus in the Norton Hospital complex downtown on Saturday, January 23, just after noon following a long battle with cancer.  She was an intelligent, attractive, and disarmingly engaging woman of 72 who wanted to be remembered as a "Daughter, Wife and Mother."  She was born on September...

Jan 21, 2016

EMMONS Elinor (nee Ream). Age 99. Beloved wife of the late Ozel Emmons; mother of Sallie (John) Carter and the late Susan Katterheinrich; grandmother of Jonathan Carter and Susan (Michael) Arthur; great grandmother of Allison, Nicholas, and Nathan Arthur. Passed away January 21, 2016. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Mason Christian Village,...

Jan 19, 2016

GARRISON, M. Jean (nee Taylor). Passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Covenant Community Church, 2860 Mack Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Additional Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Riverview Park Christian...

Jan 16, 2016

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BIRKLE, Charles Richard. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Seibert) Birkle. Devoted father of Denise (David) Foster and Vida (Nick) Lavigne. Loving grandfather of Lina Sexton, Joshua Wallace, Dustin Wallace, Kendra (Mikey) Hicks, and Alexis Lavigne. Great grandfather of ten. Passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Visitation will...

Jan 15, 2016

Harry W. Rigney, beloved husband of Virginia (Ginger) (nee Osberg) Rigney for 67 years of marriage. Loving father to James and Janette, grandfather to Elizabeth, Raymond, and Virginia, great grandfather to Jonathan and Mallory, and Papa to many. Harry passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2016 at the age of 87 surrounded by family. Harry was born to Harry...

Jan 14, 2016

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Michael A., Sr., beloved husband of 44 years of Fonda Osterbrock (nee Overbey); devoted father of Michael (Angie) Osterbrock, Jr., Shannon  (Brian) Throckmorton, and Katie (Ian Myers) Osterbrock; loving grandfather of Morgan, Dylan, Hailie, Alexys, Madeleine, and the late Matthew and Andrew; dear brother of Pete (Janet) Osterbrock, Carolyn (Vic) Gaskins, and the late Kenny (Betty)...

Jan 12, 2016

BAKER, Lorraine Ann (nee Guethlein). Beloved wife of Calvin Baker. Devoted mother of Andy Baker. Loving grandmother of Drew M. Baker, Hanna L. Baker and Dakota C. Baker. Also survived by sister-in-law, Carol Baker. Passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at age 72 years. Visitation is Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 12 NOON until time of service at 1:00 PM...

Jan 5, 2016

CROPPER Margaret C. (nee Nussbaum), passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 after a brief illness.  Her 88 years were filled with fun and laughter.  She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Paul Cropper. Many of her antics will be remembered by those she left behind: son Dennis (Ginna) Cropper; grandchildren Kevin (April) Cropper, and Meghan (Justin)...

Jan 3, 2016

Darlene M. [nee Secrest], 85 of Springfield Twp. Passed January 3, 2016. Beloved wife of Robert P. Hollis Sr. Loving mother of Robert P. Hollis Jr., John C. [Rebecca] Hollis Sr., Melissa L. (John) Guthier, and Holly L. (Paul) Thomas. Grandmother of 12, Great Grandmother of 5. Private service at Crown Hill Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. January 6,...

Jan 3, 2016

Nettie L. (nee Bays).  Beloved wife of the late James V. Jones.  Devoted mother of of Linda (Ron) Blevins, Larry (Carlene) Jones, and Kim (Mark) Ballard.  Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren , 1 great-great grandson, 2 brothers, Ray and Ken, and 3 sisters, Ruth, Minnie, and Jo Ann. Predeceased by one brother, Vedro and a sister,...