OBITUARIES

Virginia A. Hancock

Virginia A. Hancock

Apr 18, 2026

AMELIA - Virginia A. Hancock, age 93, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1932, to the late Leonard and Adah (nee Heffner) Stratton. Virginia was devoted wife of the late Howard Hancock; loving mother of Rick (Vicki) McCarty; dear sister of the late Helen Smith; aunt of Alan, Delza, Paul, and other nieces and...

Richard K. Carson Jr.

Richard K. Carson Jr.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Kenneth Carson Jr., 85, of Summerside, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Richard is survived by his son, Jeffery Carson; his daughters, Christine (Carson) Miller (Keith), Diane (Carson) McGeorge, and Angela Carson; and his grandchildren, Alysson, Nathan, McGeorge, Rachel, Carson, Cameron, Miller, and Briceton Carman. He is also survived by his brother, Kevin Carson (Gary Levin), and his...

Alvin Devon Cope

Alvin Devon Cope

Apr 17, 2026

GREEN TOWNSHIP - Alvin Devon Cope age 80 years. Beloved husband of Janet Kay Cope (nee Vaughan). Loving father of Anthony (Kelly) and Jeffery (Elizabeth) Cope. Son of the late Willie R. and Audrey M. (nee Jones) Cope. Dear brother of Donna (Jim) Fitzpatrick and the late Dan (Cathy) and D. Dwight Cope. Cherished grandfather of Brittany (Terry) Monroe and...

Christine Marie Thompson

Christine Marie Thompson

Feb 18, 2026

Christine Marie Thompson was welcomed to her final resting place by our Heavenly Father on February 18, 2026. Christine was born on October 10, 1975 to Carol Jean (nee Deimling) and Thomas Thompson. Sadly, she lost both parents as a young child.

Christine leaves behind a large family and many friends. Her family, whom she dearly loved and who dearly loved...

Sharon Lynn Bruckner

Sharon Lynn Bruckner

Mar 17, 2026

Williamsburg Township - Sharon Lynn Bruckner age 69. Beloved wife of Jason A. Bruckner. Mother of Jamie (Scott) Lynch and David Kirby. Daughter of the late Harry and Harriett Schoelwer. Sister of the late Tom Schoelwer and Kathy Smith. Also survived by grandchildren, Logan, Hunter, Alexis and Calvin nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Sharon's life will be held Saturday,...

Ronald I. Roewer

Ronald I. Roewer

Apr 15, 2026

UNION TOWNSHIP - Ronald I. Roewer, age 85, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1940, to the late Irwin Milhouse and Lydia (nee Shaffer) Roewer. Ronald was the beloved husband of the late Wilanna "Willie" Roewer; devoted father of Jay (Eva) Roewer, Shawn (Jan) Roewer, Robb (Angela) Roewer, the late Rick (Pebs) Roewer, and...

Henry Virgil Shrader

Henry Virgil Shrader

Apr 8, 2026

Clay Township - Henry V. Shrader age 58, entered eternal rest on April 8, 2026 in his home, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Katrina Shrader. Loving father of Courtney (Cody) Roush, Eryk, Dakota and Samuel Jones. Son of Flora Jean Condia and the late Bobby Gene Shrader. Dear brother of Connie (Jeff) Hadley and William (Tonya) Shrader. Grandfather of...

William Anthony Sharkey

William Anthony Sharkey

Apr 7, 2026

SUMMERSIDE - William Anthony Sharkey age 77. Loving father of Kathleen M. Lane, William J. (Amy) Sharkey and Joseph (Colleen) Sharkey. Son of the late William John and Virginia Florence (nee Hildebrand) Sharkey. Dear brother of the late Linda (late Johnny) Planes and Rick (Mary Beth) Sharkey. Cherished grandfather of John, Michelle Lane, Amanda, Ryan Sharkey. Great grandfather of Hayden...

Audra Jane O'Daire

Audra Jane O'Daire

Apr 6, 2026

Williamsburg Township - Audra Jane O'Daire age 99 years. Wife of the late Everett Edward O'Daire. Loving mother of Mary (late Robert) Graves, Darlene (late Archie) Poe, Late Bonnie (Everett) Gill and the late Sharon (Chester) Gill. Dear sister of the late Kenneth (2026) (Nancy) Darnell,late Brenda (Gerald) Hughes, Late Donald (Sue) Darnell, Late Nancy (Stanley) Hampton and the late...

Claudia J Robbins

Claudia J Robbins

Apr 5, 2026

Lebanon - Claudia J. Robbins age 96, wife of the late Amos Robbins. Loving mother of Bradley (Jerri) Robbins and the late Rebecca Sue Dailey. Dear sister of Sam (Marlene) Casey, the late Wyvetta Morgan, Andrew Casey, Virgil Casey, Janice Crease and Jewell Bender. Grandmother of Wendi Craddock, Jason (Diana) Boys, Sean (Chelsea) Dailey, Bradley Dailey, Brad (Ali) Robbins. Great...

Jana Louise Lewis

Jana Louise Lewis

Apr 4, 2026

CINCINNATI - Jana Louise Lewis, age 68, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026.

Jana was born on October 4, 1957, in Mariemont, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Charles T. Lewis and Joan Lewis. She devoted her life to her family and had a special love for her nieces and nephews. Jana will be remembered for her kindness, generosity,...

Richard S. Bartley

Richard S. Bartley

Apr 4, 2026

UNION TOWNSHIP - Richard S. Bartley, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1957, to the late John R. and Ruth Bartley. Richard was the loving father of John Bartley and Jessica Pemberton; cherished grandfather of Tyler Bartley, Katherine Bartley, and Hannah Bartley; great-grandfather of Jabari Bartley; dear brother of the late Timothy...

Barry Maloy Hatter

Barry Maloy Hatter

Apr 2, 2026

Barry M. Hatter, age 84, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born November 17, 1941, to the late John and Wilma (nee Mullins) Hatter. Loving husband to the late Gloria Jean Hatter. Dear Father of Beth Brulport, Proud Grandfather of Katie Brulport, Brother of Beverly Sue Hatter (Stephen Schain), Uncle of Leif Peterson (Victor) and Quin Heins (Chloe).

Barry was the...

Lucricia Brittain

Lucricia Brittain

Mar 31, 2026

UNION TOWNSHIP - Lucricia Brittain, age 84, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1942 to the late Egar and Dora (nee Davis) Wilder. Lucricia was the beloved wife of Robert Brittain; loving mother of Renee Hubbard, James (Lynn Tyler) Brittain, and the late Christopher Brittain; cherished grandmother of Billy, Richard, Nate, Lesley, Leah, and...

Virginia Arcuri

Virginia Arcuri

Mar 29, 2026

Vincenzia "Virginia" Arcuri, 88, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026.

Born in New York, Virginia lived a life full of energy, humor, and a fierce love for her family. She spent her life always "on the go" working as a secretary, playing tennis, gardening, traveling, and enjoying her children's many sports and music concerts. 

Above all, Virginia was a devoted wife, mother,...

Robert Anthony Contadino

Robert Anthony Contadino

Mar 24, 2026

Robert Anthony Contadino, affectionately known by his friends and clients, as Dr. Bob died at the age of seventy-five of pancreatic cancer. He was born on Jan. 19, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, OH.

Bob, a church organist and choir director throughout high school, learned to read music before the written word. Although he did not make music...

Gerald Joseph Wellman

Gerald Joseph Wellman

Mar 24, 2026

Jerry Wellman

Gerald Joseph of Newtown. Beloved Husband of 50 years to the late Donna (nee First) Wellman. Loving Father of the late Jim Oswald, Diana Flack, the late Jerri Lynn Harrison, Jodi Couch (Jerry Gray), and Dan (Brenda) Wellman. Son of the late Edward Charles and Josephine F. (nee Neutzling) Wellman. Brother of the late Jack Wellman, the late Joan...

Brenda Collins

Brenda Collins

Mar 23, 2026

Brenda Collins, born on August 6, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Loveland, Ohio. She was a dedicated marketing professional, earning a Bachelor's Degree that paved the way for a fulfilling career. Brenda was known for her unwavering support of her family, including her brother Michael Collins, sister-in-law Joanne Collins, nephew Christopher Collins, and niece...

Deborah Sue Hollen

Deborah Sue Hollen

Mar 23, 2026

Deborah Sue Hollen, beloved wife and devoted mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 23, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on January 10, 1954, she was the cherished daughter of the late Victor and Margaret Barger. Deborah's life was filled with love and purpose, dedicating herself to caring for others in her role...

Elaine H Didday

Elaine H Didday

Mar 22, 2026

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP - Elaine H. Didday (nee Snider) wife of the late Herman "Jack" Didday. Loving mother of Robin Eakle (Damon), Connie Jennings (Edward), Herman "Clark" Didday (Kathy), Nancy Neff, and the late Linda Didday and Samuel Didday. Daughter of the late Thornton and Ruth (nee Noertker) Snider. Sister of the late Melvin Snider. Cherished grandmother of 16, great- grandmother...