OBITUARIES

Phillip Yaden

Oct 19, 2023

UNION TOWNSHIP - Phillip Ray Yaden, age 74, passed away, surrounded by family at Vitas Hospice Drake Center, on October 19, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1949 to the late Chester and Effie Mae (nee Proffit) Yaden. Phillip was the devoted husband of 57 years to Mary Yaden (nee Cole); loving father of Donna Yaden, Chester (Tarra Geer)...

Derl Turner

Oct 14, 2023

Derl Turner, aged 78, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. Derl was born on June 18, 1945 to William and Florence (nee Oatley) Turner. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy (nee Haney), his children Matt, Jeff (Kelly) Turner, and Kelly (Joe) Taulbee, and his many well-loved grandchildren, Mackenzie (Derek) Clinger, Max, Jonah, Sam, Abe Turner,...

Richard Hollen

Oct 11, 2023

Richard Hollen, age 71, joined the eternal party on October 11, 2023. Born June 21, 1952, to the late Carlo and Alfreda (nee Stidams) Hollen. Survived by his lifelong partner and friend of 38 years, Sharon Bishop, his two daughters Shawna (Nate Wickemeyer) Hollen, and Rachelle Sora, his brother Robin (Debbie) Hollen, Aunt Sue Bowling of Manchester. KY, Uncle Allen...

Tammy Hardy

Oct 11, 2023

BETHEL - Tammy Hardy, age 60, passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1963, to Marian and the late Norman Wright. Tammy was the loving wife of the late Vince Hardy; devoted mother of Natasha (Mark) Halas, Cassidy (Sandra) North, and Jamison (Nick Oiler) Smith; cherished grandmother of Brianna, Leah, Isabelle, Faith, Layla, Arthur, and...

Thomas Cox

Oct 10, 2023

COX, Thomas Wayne "Tom" passed peacefully October 10, 2023 in Anderson Township , OH. He was born on  January 26, 1963 in Georgetown, OH to Glenna Cox (nee Moore) and the late James Roy Cox.  Loving brother of James, Cynthia Cox and the late Diane Breedlove. Grandfather of 1 granddaughter, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside celebration of...

Sarah Schmidt

Oct 8, 2023

BATAVIA - Sarah Schmidt, age 39, passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1983 to Marc (Patty) Schmidt and Sue (Dan) Davis. Sarah was the dear sister of Stephanie Schmidt and Stacy Schmidt; step-sister of Brook Hiser and Bridget Hiser, and aunt of Addison Doughman, Anthony Moralas, Camden Smith, Quintin Hiser, and Melissa Teague. Private...

Florentine Cafferky

Oct 8, 2023

Cafferky, Florentine T., passed away on October 8th, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on October 28th, 1932 to parents Edmund Pax and Francis (Meyer) Pax.

Florentine was a devout Catholic who spent many years as a member of the Rosary Altar Society, as well as the Worship Committee at her parish, and even made...

Janice Meranda

Sep 27, 2023

Meranda, Janice Margene, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, parents Floyd and Anabel Bowen and siblings, Edwin, Kenneth, Mary, Grace, Ruth, and Helen. She was the loving mother of Johnny Lee Meranda and Tina Townsend, the devoted grandmother “Marker” of Nate (Hannah) Townsend....

Bonney Elliott

Sep 25, 2023

Bonney Jo Elliott (nee Blanchard), 73, of Milford, OH, passed away on September 25, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH to James and Minnie Blanchard.

Bonney is survived by her daughter, Julie Edwards and son in law Will Edwards; Grandson Nathan Johnson; Granddaughter Sara Johnson; Brothers: Charlie Morrow and Rick (Barb) Blanchard, and she will...

Michael J. Voris

Sep 24, 2023

Judge Michael J. Voris was a dedicated family man, teacher, lawyer, and judge.  He passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 in Anderson, OH.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on December 11, 1937 to his late parents Clyde A. and Ann (nee Radenbaugh) Voris.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Melinda Cowherd Voris (nee Hayse) in...

Ronald Hazenfield

Sep 22, 2023

US Airforce (Vietnam), Hazenfield, Ronald J. passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 79.  Ron was born in Cincinnati on July 14, 1944 to the late Edwin and Dorothy (nee Whitt) Hazenfield.  Devoted husband of 26 years to Donna L. (nee Fish) Hazenfield.  Loving father of Ron J. (Jan), and Jeffrey (Michele) Hazenfield....

William Heming

Sep 20, 2023

 

William Samuel Heming, US Marine Veteran, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 83. Born on October 4, 1939, to John and Hilda Heming. Loving husband of 63 years to Virginia Lee (nee Fisher) Heming. Cherished Father of Victoria (Bill) Thomas, Bill (Pam) Heming, Timothy (Sara) Heming, Thomas (Holly)...

Lee Pinkerton

Sep 19, 2023

BATAVIA - Lee Pinkerton (nee Morris), age 70, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Lee was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1953. The beloved wife of Frank Pinkerton and sister of Andy, Clair, Converse, Ingrid, Michael, Shelley and the late Kathy. She leaves behind many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends....

Thomas E. "Tommy" Wade

Sep 18, 2023

WADE, Thomas E."Tommy" passed away peacefully September 18, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH, at the age of 56 years. He, along with his twin brother Bill was born on October 25, 1966 in Legionnare, IN. to Shirley Wade (nee Johnson) and the late Harry Wade. Beloved wife of Margaret Wade (nee Stewart). Loving father of Josh (Megan), Jeff M. Wade and...

Jacqueline Colwell

Sep 17, 2023

Jacqueline Colwell, age 75, passed away on September 17, 2023. Born December 31, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH to Elmer Hockstok and Jane Hockstok. Mother of Thomas Colwell and Melanie Nash. Grandmother of Anthony and Tyler Nash, and Amber and Tori Colwell. Sister to Rebekah (Jim) Allen, Connie (Rick) Larrick, and Bobby Hockstok.

Services for Jacqueline will be at the...

William A. "Billy" Wade

Sep 15, 2023

WADE, William A."Billy" passed away peacefully September 15, 2023 in Batavia, OH, at the age of 56 years. He, along with his identical twin brother "Tommy" was born on October 25, 1966 in Legionnare, IN. to Shirley Wade (nee Johnson) and the late Harry Wade. Loving brother of James Wade, Barbara Donley and Helen Ward and the late Thomas "Tommy"...

Gail Jane Newman Palmer

Sep 11, 2023

 

Gail Jane Palmer (nee Newman) of Berea, KY, age 77.  Beloved wife of Jim Palmer. Loving mother of Denisa (Tim), Donnie (Bridgett), Troy, Tammy (Joe).  Dear sister of Helen, Shirley, Gary, Connie, Rodney (Jennifer), Marsha (Newman), and the late Jerry and Rickey.  Also survived by many Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and a host of Nieces and Nephews.  Gail was loved by...

Gregory M. McAvoy

Sep 6, 2023

McAvoy, Gregory M. of Batavia OH, passed away peacefully September 6, 2023 at the age of 71 in Mt. Washington, OH.  Gregory was born on August 6, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH to his parents the late George C. and Clara E. (nee O'Brien) McAvoy.  Loving father of Casey P., Shawn M., and Tara M. McAvoy.  Brother of the late Richard...

Daniel L. Howard, Jr.

Sep 3, 2023

MILFORD - Daniel L. Howard, Jr., age 66, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Daniel L. Sr., and Enedina (nee Chavez) Howard. Daniel was the husband of Teresa Howard (nee Bailey); father of Serge (Emily) Howard and Franco (Melanie) Howard; grandfather of Jaden, Violet, Isla, and Isabella; and brother of...

Barbara Roessler

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara Roessler, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 after an extended illness. She is predeceased by her husband James E Roessler and son James D Roessler. She is survived by her daughters Maria Bloom (Andrew) and Lisa Rhoden (David), Grandchildren Melissa Stanley, Derek Calkins (Wendy) and Micah Strateger (Joseph), Great grandchildren Aaron Stanley, Ava Stanley, Noah Calkins,...