OBITUARIES

Stephen Michael Arnold

May 28, 2025

Steve will be forever missed by his devoted wife, Stacie, and their beloved children- Brendan, Charlie and Austin. He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Pat, Mike and brother Chuck and Katie Arnold. His absence at family gatherings will be felt by his Aunt Susan, Uncle Ron and all his Arnold and Halbauer cousins. Family holidays and vacations with Gary,...

Bobbie Miller

May 28, 2025

Pierce Township - Bobbie Marcella Miller (nee Brock) 81, passed away May 28, 2025. Born 09/02/1943 in Kettle Island, Kentucky the daughter of Leman and America Brock. She is survived by her children Eddie Ryan, Theresa (Rod) Lashley, Todd (Angie) Brock, Jamie Guinn and Chelsea Guinn, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, sister Esther (Norb) Overbeck, brothers Leman "Red" Brock Jr...

Vickie Huffman

May 27, 2025

Vickie Maureen Huffman, age 79, passed away on May 27th, 2025. Born April 21, 1946, to the late Howard and Clarissa (nee Anderson) Hartzog. Loving wife to James Huffman. Beloved mother of Tonya (Anthony) Mort, and Tracey Barrett. Cherished Grandmother of Chase and Cole (Olivia) Barrett, and Lindsey and Camryn Mort. Loving Sister of Richard (Carletta) Hartzog. Also survived by...

Arlene Stephens

May 22, 2025

Arelen C. Stephens, age 74, passed away on May 22, 2025. Born December 30, 1950 to the late Ronald and Joanne Wentzel (nee Wright). Loving wife of the late John Stephens (2014). Beloved sister of Veronica (Bob) Elliot, Amy (Tim) Meyer, and the late Theresa Wentzel. Also survived by her uncle, Richard Wentzel, niece and nephews Justin Elliott, Morgan Meyer,...

James C. "Butch" Bethel

May 19, 2025

BATAVIA - James C. "Butch" Bethel, age 74, passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1951, to the late Jessie Spitzer. Butch was the loving husband of Barbara (nee Morgan) Bethel; devoted father of James Anthony Bethel and Sonya Lynn Brewer; cherished grandfather of James Anthony Bethel, Jr., Nicholas Bonavita, John Bonavita, Kirby Brewer, and...

Ramola Launa Carter

May 16, 2025

Launa Carter, age 97, reunited with her husband on May 16th, 2025. Born October 31, 1927 in Mt. Washington to the late Theodore and Helena (ne Dunlap) Dres. Beloved Wife of the late Donald O. Carter. Devoted mother of Kimberly (Rick) Lynch, Roger (Joni), Donald B. (Kathy), Mark (Nancy), and David (Melissa) Carter. Loving Grandmother of Donald (Tatiana), Tami, Christy,...

Fred Mackzum

May 14, 2025

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Fred Mackzum, age 92, passed away on May 14, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1933, to the late Webb and Marie (nee Hermes) Mackzum. Fred was the devoted husband of the late Helen Jane Mackzum; loving father of Kathy (Rob) Feola, Jeff (Rita) Mackzum, Susan Cunningham, Chris (Teresa) Mackzum, Tom Mackzum, and John (Hilary) Mackzum;...

Lois Jean Bissantz

May 14, 2025

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Lois Jean Bissantz, age 96, formerly of Batavia, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1929, to the late Donald and Elizabeth (nee Hunt) Jamieson. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Neal Bissantz; cherished mother of Cathleen (Homer) Brown and the late Connie Bissantz; dear sister of the late...

Debbie Weeks

May 6, 2025

Pierce Twp. - Debbie Lee Weeks, age 65. Loving mother of Derek and Megan Weeks. Daughter of the late Rocco and Sylvia (nee Gaul) Spinelli. Dear sister of Karen (nee Spinelli) Spradlin and of brother Larry Spinelli. Also survived by one Aunt, Marie Bacon, and Uncle, Larry Glaser, many cousins and nephews (Bill, Michael, Von and Scott Spradlin), (Christopher, Matthew...

Reba Mae Ahrens

May 4, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG - Reba Mae Ahrens, age 83, passed away on May 4, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1942, to the late Parker and Merlie (nee Workman) Webb. Reba was the loving wife of the late Allen L. Ahrens; beloved mother of Michael (Lisa) Webb, Jeff (Jen) Ahrens, Andy Ahrens, and the late Scott Ahrens; cherished grandmother of Kela,...

Julie Lynn Ernst

Apr 27, 2025

BATAVIA - Julie Lynn Ernst, age 59, passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1965, to George Rhoten and the late Gail Rhoten (nee Miller). Julie was the devoted wife of Charles Ernst; loving mother of Kristin (Juanita) Rhoten; cherished grandmother of Jayjuan Williams, Nicholas Bradford II, and Julia Bradford; and dear sister of Albert...

Cymbria Hess

Apr 21, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Cymbria Hess, age 62, passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1962, to Don and Sandy (nee Whitney) Lambert. Cymbria was the beloved wife of Patrick Hess; loving mother of Luke Hess and Lauren Hess; cherished grandmother of Roman Hess; and dear sister of Vance Morehouse, Neal Morehouse, and Chad Morehouse.

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Eva Robbins

Apr 10, 2025

Robbins, Eva Rose, (nee Balanger) April 10, 2025 age 95, resident of Williamsburg and formerly of Fairfax. Loving wife of the late John Dee Robbins. Dear mother of Denise (the late Paul) Pelphrey, Bonnie (Roger) Almer and the late Gloria Robbins. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Weisbrodt, David (Mckayla) Pelphrey, Raymond Vitatoe and Aimee Vitatoe. Great-grandmother of Mason, Elijah, Hunter, Sabastian,...

Diana Mae Holtke

Apr 9, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Diana Mae Holtke, age 74, passed away on April 9, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Shirley (nee Greer) Clark. Diana was the devoted wife of Edward Holtke, Jr.; loving mother of Angela (Todd) Daniels, Randall (Nikki) Holtke, Jon (Mandi) Holtke, and the late Joseph Holtke; cherished grandmother of Timothy,...

Blake Anderson

Apr 5, 2025

Blake Michael Anderson, 44, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with late stage liver cancer on April 5, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1980 in Provo, Utah, to Gary and Joyce Anderson, and, in addition to Utah, spent his growing up years in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas.

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Henry "Bud" Christian Sauter, Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Henry "Bud" Christian Sauter, Jr., age 95, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1930, to the late Henry Christian Sr., and Leona (nee Riedinger) Sauter. Bud was the devoted husband of the late Joyce (nee Morgan) Sauter; beloved father of Chris (Melanie) Sauter III, Keith (Susan) Sauter; and the late Leslie...

Norma Geckler

Mar 27, 2025

Norma June Geckler of Batavia, OH passed away March 27, 2025, at the age of 91.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jack Richard Geckler, mother Beulah M. Muhlbach, father Kenneth W. Muhlbach, step-mother Bonnie M. Muhlbach, as well as brother Nelson Muhlbach and step-grandson Coty Ray Nichols.

Norma was survived by her three children Chuck (Tina) Geckler, Linda Hays,...

Kayson Hubler

Mar 25, 2025

Kayson Hubler, 8 weeks old, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, and Great-grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on March 25, 2025. Even though we only had 8 short weeks with him, we are forever grateful for the time that we got. He entered this world on January 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH, born to Carson and Brianna Hubler....

John "Todd" O'Brien

Mar 23, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of John "Todd" O'Brien. Todd passed peacefully at home on March 23, 2025, at the age of 66.

Todd was born on December 2, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John & Jacquelyn (Kirtley) O'Brien. He grew up in Anderson Township, keeping his family on their toes with his zest for life and adventurous spirit...

Michael "Tony" Crouse

Mar 22, 2025

Michael 'Tony' Crouse, 64, of Amelia, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1960 to Thomas 'Bill' Crouse and Wanda Hughes Crouse.

Tony was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his loving daughters; Molly Crouse, Sharee Jackson, Mandy Dorgan, Stephanie Werner, and Michelle Foerster, and his cherished grandchildren; Kashauna...