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Jeffrey Charles Miller

Jeffrey Charles Miller

May 22, 2021

Jeffrey Charles Miller, age 65, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2021. He was born July 18, 1955 to the late Glenn Miller and Jane (Tadlock) Deitsch. Jeffrey was the beloved husband of Sheila Miller and the adoring father of Joshuah, Rachel, and Sweet Pea (a 10 lb. Yorkshire Terrier). Jeffrey could often be found grilling or feeding...

Linda F Tilley

Linda F Tilley

May 19, 2021

Linda Tilley, 74, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 19, 2021. She entered this world on February 12, 1947 in Columbus, GA, born to Ernest and Betty Cox. Preceded in death by her husband Carroll R. Tilley (Sept. 29, 2010) She is survived by her daughter Heather (John) Lewis;...

Debbie Pauline Bradley

Debbie Pauline Bradley

May 17, 2021

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - BRADLEY, Debbie, age 64. Loving companion of Ernest Mickles. Dear mother of Ann Noble, Chrissy Mickles, Brian Mickles and the late Charles Mickles. Sister of the late Millie Turner. Mamaw of 12 grandchildren. Family will receive friends May 24, 2021 from 6PM until 8PM at Moore Family Funeral Home, 225 Spring Street, Batavia, OH. Interment Tuesday, May...

Linda Sue Gardner

Linda Sue Gardner

May 17, 2021

Union Township - Linda Sue Gardner (nee Perdue). Beloved wife of Richard M. Gardner. Loving mother of Leslie Gardner and Michael Gardner. Dear sister of Claudia Klein, Gilda Phelps, Cindy Viox, Jim Perdue, Larry Perdue & John Silcox. Grandmother of Ethan, Maddix, Peyton and Zeke. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 1st from...

Lenora Gale Grim

Lenora Gale Grim

May 16, 2021

Stonelick Township - Lenora "Gale" Grim (nee Edwards) left us to be with her heavenly family on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Gale is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, James "Philip" Grim, her daughter, Yvonne (Mark) Richards, 3 grandsons Jordan Elder, Zachary Elder, and Logan Wilson, one great grandson, Bryan Elder and one great grandson Wilson to arrive...

James N. "Jim" Dryer

James N. "Jim" Dryer

May 15, 2021

Dryer, James (Jim), age 80. Loving husband of Sandra (Sandi) (nee Smith) of 45 years. Beloved son of the late Albert J and Jennie E Dryer. Cherished Bother of the late Jennie E (Ben) Collamer, Albert (Buddy) Jr, and Della Dryer. Loving Brother-in-Law to Sharon Smith, Yvonne Wakefield, Elayne (Bill) Ankrom, Russ (Jana) Smith. Loving Uncle to Candace (Barry) Aston,...

Charles C. Harding

Charles C. Harding

May 9, 2021

US Air Force Harding, Charles C. resident of Union Township, May 9, 2021, age 91. Devoted husband of 56 years to Irene Harding (nee Morris). Loving father of Greg D. (Fan) Brown, Lisa Arlinghaus, Brad B. (Michelle) Brown and Adam C. Harding. Brother of Len Harding. Grandfather of Jacob and Anna Harding. Family will receive family and friends for a...

Mary Margaret Smith

Mary Margaret Smith

May 8, 2021

BATAVIA - Mary Margaret Smith, age 99, went to be with Jesus on May 8, 2021. She was born on May 3, 1922 to the late John and Anna (nee Rivers) Reynolds. She was the devoted wife of the late Elmer Smith; beloved mother of Charles Wise, Thomas Smith, Annie (Gordon) Lewis, Debbie Smith, and the late Teresa Smith; loving...

James Sims

James Sims

May 5, 2021

UNION TOWNSHIP - James Sims, age 85, passed away on May 5, 2021. No services have been scheduled at this time. We are looking for family members to help with arrangements. If you are a relative of Mr. Sims, please call us at 513.732.2221.

Jo Lynn Behm

Jo Lynn Behm

Apr 29, 2021

Behm, Jo Lynn (nee Enright), April 29, 2021 at the age of 52, resident of Batavia. Devoted wife of 25 years to Wayne R. Behm. Loving mother of Eric N. and Mark Behm. Sister of Anne Tallon and Stacey Hoffman. Cherished daughter of Jim Enright and Melody (Roger) Maloon (nee Estes). Aunt of John, Kayann and Jordan. Family will receive...

Ann Louise Troxell

Ann Louise Troxell

Apr 27, 2021

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Ann L. Troxell (nee Schirmer), age 81, passed away on April 27, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late John and Loretta (nee Baudendistle). She was the devoted wife of the late Donald L. Troxell; beloved mother of Lisa (Billy) Carberry and the late Donna (surviving Dennis) Browning; cherished grandmother of Benjamin and William Carberry, Andrew, Donald, and...

Richard Lightner

Richard Lightner

Apr 21, 2021

NORWOOD - Richard Lightner, age 48, passed away on April 21, 2021. He was the beloved son of Steve and Sophie (nee Papayiannis) Lightner; father of Richard Wilson; dear brother of Nick Lightner and Tera (Jeff) Lampe; and cherished by numerous cousins. Richard loved to work on anything with a motor, especially automobiles. Family will receive friends from 5PM -...

Judy A. Deffinger

Judy A. Deffinger

Apr 21, 2021

DEFFINGER, JUDY A. 04/25/21 age 71 resident of Amelia. Loving mother of Wayne Lung, Robert M. ( Mellisa) McClanahan, Jason Lung and Melissa Perkins. Dear Sister of Michael A. Bernie C., Margie Deffinger and the late Ritta Stagg. Grandmother of Kierstyn McClanahan, Geneva , Sherman and Jack II Perkins and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive...

Donald Jay Shank

Donald Jay Shank

Apr 11, 2021

US Navy Veteran SHANK Donald Jay of Union Township, Age 76. Beloved husband of 28 years to Teresa S. Shank (nee Leonard). Loving father of Jennifer Shank, Christopher Shank, Kathleen Sharkey-Lane and Joseph (Colleen) Sharkey. Dear brother of Anna Mae (Lamar) Lantz, Jean (Ken) Witalis, Debbie (Lloyd) Patterson, the late Marilyn (Gil) Geiser, and the late Ken (surviving wife Sarah)...

Barbara Jean Ward

Barbara Jean Ward

Apr 11, 2021

Barbara Jean Ward (Bobby Jean Kilgore) was born to Joshua and Fannie Kilgore in Batavia, OH December 19, 1931. Barbara graduated from Batavia High and went on to graduate from the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH. There she was one of the first 2 black persons accepted into the school of nursing program. She made history as...

Dorothy Pauline Schuster

Dorothy Pauline Schuster

Apr 2, 2021

UNION TOWNSHIP - Dorothy "Dottie" Pauline Schuster (nee Anthe), age 87, passed away on April 2, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1933 to the late Willard and Dorothy Grace (nee Herrmann) Anthe. Dottie was the beloved wife of the late Thomas "Red" Schuster; loving mother of Thomas (Rebecca), the late Bob, and the late Patrick; dear mother-in-law of...

Anne J. Lung

Anne J. Lung

Mar 28, 2021

Lung, Anne J. (nee Healey), resident of Batavia, March 28, 2021 age 92. Wife of the late Anthony Jacob Lung, Sr. (1975). Mother of Anthony "Bud" Jr., Patricia A. (Alfred) Workman and Mary E. (Andrew) Kohlman. Sister of Mary Elizabeth Holt. Grandmother of Tony, Nick, Martin, Bridget and Mandi. Great-grandmother of Eli, Zoey, Collin and Emmi. Also survived by numerous...

Nancy W Szabo

Nancy W Szabo

Mar 25, 2021

BATAVIA - Nancy W. Szabo (nee Wier), age 67, passed away on March 25, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1954, to the late Robert and Judy Wier (nee Phillips). Nancy was the beloved wife of William H. Szabo; cherished mother of Kelly Critz; dear sister of Kevin (Kim) Wier and Susan (Dennis) Datillo; and loving aunt to several...

Joan S Jurges

Joan S Jurges

Mar 24, 2021

MILFORD - Joan S. Jurges (nee Mayleben), age 86, passed away on March 24, 2021. She was born on August 4, 1934 to the late Fred and Macel (nee Long) Mayleben. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward Jurges; loving mother of Mark (Julie) Jurges, Holly (Roger) Carillo, and Leah Jurges; beloved grandmother of Carah, Joseph, Ariel, Moriah,...

Billy Joe Fine

Billy Joe Fine

Mar 23, 2021

FINE, BILLY (BILL) J. Bill left the hands of earth and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2021. He was 86 years old. "Super Pappaw" was surrounded by his loving and adoring family and could most certainly feel the love in his final hours at home. Billy was born on October 27, 1934 in...