OBITUARIES

Carlisle Lipps

Carlisle Lipps

Mar 22, 2021

Korean War Veteran, resident of Batavia, March 22, 2021, age 92. Devoted husband of 49 years to Janice T. Lipps (nee Stockmeier). Loving father of Steven C. (Glynda) Lipps, Jay Bowman, Jeff Bowman, Julie Ann Jordan, Jeanine Bowman and the late Michael Ray Lipps (1993). Brother of Marilyn (Dan) Fuggett and the late Marjorie Thompson. Also survived by grandson Arthur...

Joyce Marie Schneider

Joyce Marie Schneider

Mar 21, 2021

Joyce Marie Schneider (nee Lindenschmidt), 84, of Anderson Township, passed away peacefully on March 21, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born in Madeira, Ohio. She graduated from Regina High School in 1954. Joyce married and spent much of her life living her dream of being a wife and mother. Joyce and her ex-husband volunteered endlessly in the late 1970’s...

Faye Shannon

Faye Shannon

Mar 21, 2021

Faye Shannon (nee Thompson,) age 78, of Cincinnati, OH was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2021. Loving wife of Charles L. Shannon since October 4, 1969, Faye spent her life devoted to her church and her family. Faye was born November 14, 1942 in Yerkes, KY to her late parents Jace and Ida Thompson. Faye...

Robert Lee Sams

Robert Lee Sams

Mar 20, 2021

SAMS, ROBERT L. resident of Williamsburg, age 61. Husband of Vicky A. Sams (nee Howe). Loving father of Robin Sams. Cherished brother of Buddy Sams and the late Glenda Sams. Grandfather of Kyle Simms. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive family and friends for a Celebration of Life Memorial Service, Saturday March 27, 2021 from 2...

Katherine Wellman

Katherine Wellman

Mar 20, 2021

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Katherine "Katie" (nee Hornschemeier) Wellman, age 82, passed away on March 20, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1939 to the late Clarence and Mary (nee Meyer) Hornschemeier. She was the devoted wife of the late John "Jack" Edward Wellman; loving mother of Theresa (Dennis) Wheeler, Eddie (Linda) Wellman, Tony (Terri) Wellman, Kathy (Scott) Bitzer, Chris...

Russell G Hoffard

Russell G Hoffard

Mar 10, 2021

Russell Gene Hoffard, Jr. was called to his eternal place of rest with our Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2021 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 9, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Russell Hoffard Sr. and Marion Bleil Hoffard. Russell completed high school in Houston, Texas, obtained his Associate's degree, and...

Gladys Lee Wilson

Gladys Lee Wilson

Mar 10, 2021

Born May 14, 1921, Gladys Lee Wilson was the eldest of the ten children of Homer and Themia Jackson Smith. On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Gladys broke the mortal bonds of Earth and rejoined her family in Heaven. She was a loving mother to her four children, Ronnie Wilson, Barb Snyder (Jerry), Elbert Wilson (Jackie), and Bonnie Kauffman (Michael), who...

Margaret L Bruce

Margaret L Bruce

Mar 8, 2021

Bruce, Margaret L. "Peachie" (nee Campbell), resident of Batavia, (3/8/21) age 74. Loving mother of Ralph Lee (the late Sherla) Byrd, Jr., Ronda (James) Johnston and DeAngel Bruce. Sister of Dolores Scarborough and preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 11 AM to 12 noon...

Meredith Young

Meredith Young

Mar 6, 2021

INDEPENDENCE - Meredith Ann Young, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home. She was born the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Bosse and the late Carl Bosse on January 5, 1951. Meredith was the loving wife of Lawrence Young; loving mother of Jason Young, Thomas Young, and Michelle (Young) Leigh; grandmother of Peyton, Braxton and Ashton...

Jack Franklin Peay

Jack Franklin Peay

Mar 3, 2021

NEWTOWN - Jack Franklin Peay, age 64, passed away on March 3, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1956 to the late Billy Joe and Billie Jean (nee Bowers) Peay. Jack was the beloved husband of Helen Lin (nee Tuan); cherished father of Logan and Nikki and step-father of Jesse and George; loving grandfather of numerous grandchildren; and dear...

Judy A Slusher

Judy A Slusher

Mar 2, 2021

UNION TOWNSHIP - Judy A. Slusher, age 48, passed away on March 2, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of Julia (nee Horn) and the late Eugene Slusher, cherished mother of Nicole Slusher, and dear sister of Julia (Jim) Beckett. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Veronica Catholic Church on March 9, 2021 at 10AM. Interment...

Jhon W. Marshall

Jhon W. Marshall

Mar 2, 2021

Jhon William Marshall, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The son of the late Clifford and Maria Marshall, he is survived by family members Kathryn, Bill, Michael, Lori, Larry, Emily, Seth, Grace, Ava, Ben, and Michelle. Marshall produced and directed more than one hundred plays in his years as an educator and community theatre aficionado....

Emily Jane Mae Partin

Emily Jane Mae Partin

Feb 19, 2021

Partin, Emily Jane Mae (nee Fribourg) resident of Williamsburg. February 19, 2021 at the age of 20. Loving wife of Luke Jordan Partin. Daughter of Charles David Fribourg and Nicole Neal. Dear Sister of Owen and Wilson Fribourg and Taylor Neal. Cherished Granddaughter of Kevin and Connie Neal and Charles Fribourg and the late Judy Fribourg. Daughter-in-law of Mark and...

Gregory Camillus Wedig

Gregory Camillus Wedig

Feb 18, 2021

Gregory C. Wedig Sr. of Batavia. Beloved husband of the late Janice S. Wedig (nee Bowling). Loving Father of Gregory C. (Ashley) Wedig Jr., Matthew T. Wedig, and Lisa Bowling. Son of Camille (Thomas) Wedig Reynolds and the late Harold Wedig. Dear Brother of William Wedig, Sandy (Tyjewski), and Sue Clingerman. Awesome Grandfather to Mason Parker Wedig, Jackson Tyler Wedig,...

Gary G. Tepe

Gary G. Tepe

Feb 17, 2021

US Army Tepe, Gary G. resident of Mason,Ohio 02/17/21 age 67. Devoted husband of Jaynen L. Tepe (nee Sprott). Loving father of Zachary R., Emily E. Tepe. Brother of Dale W. and Marc P. (Sharon) Tepe, Beth (Bob) Elsbrock and Amy (JL) Jamison. Brother-in-Law of Jarla Bikis and Peter (Alice) Zimpelman and also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his...

Larry A. Johnson

Larry A. Johnson

Feb 17, 2021

JOHNSON Larry A. of Union Township, Age 53. Beloved son of Lawrence Johnson Sr. and Mary (nee Baker) Dunham. Dear brother of Vicky, Amberly, Holly and Brian Johnson. Uncle of Amanda Walker, Aaron, Shaina, Nicole, Paige and Hanna Johnson. Also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Family will receive friends Tuesday, February 23rd from 5 PM until 7 PM...

Anthony D. Murphy

Anthony D. Murphy

Feb 16, 2021

Army National Guard MURPHY Anthony "Tony" D. of Batavia, Age 82. Husband of 65 years to Roxanna Murphy. Loving Father of Tony (Alicia), Mark (Charmin), Mike (Robin), Michael A. and the late Rodney Murphy. Son of the late Frank A. and Okie Thompson Murphy. Dear Brother of Rodney Murphy and the late Rollo, Ralph Murphy and Gennie Smith. Also survived...

Keith A. Engel

Keith A. Engel

Feb 14, 2021

Engel, Keith Anthony, resident of Batavia, February 14, 2021 at the age of 59. Devoted husband for 29 years to Kimberly Wilson Engel. Loving father of Cameron Andrew and Emma Nicole Engel. Son of the late Arnold and Mary (nee Jones) Engel. Cherished brother of Arnold Engel, Douglas Engel, Sharon Carabello, Cynthia Bryden, Christine Bennett, the late Charles Engel and...

Minnie Trotter

Minnie Trotter

Feb 12, 2021

Minnie Trotter, also known as Boogie, was born March 9, 1929 to Masella and James Alexander in Cincinnati Ohio. Minnie graduated from Woodward High School. She furthered her education by attending the University of Cincinnati where she graduated with a Master's degree in Education. Throughout Minnie's career she worked for the Cincinnati Public Schools for 30 years. Minnie was briefly...

Loretta F Dillinger

Loretta F Dillinger

Feb 11, 2021

DILLINGER Loretta Faye (nee Ratliff) of Union Township, Age 78. Wife of the late Edward "Joe" Dillinger (2008).  Loving mother of Edward J. (Lisa) Dillinger III, Lucy (Tim) Murphy, Tina (Willie) Davidson and Chris Dillinger. Grandmother of Jessica Bentley (Guy Franz), Joshua (Katelyn) Dillinger, Shawn (Emily) Davidson and Cody (Leah) Davidson, Katelyn Dillinger.  Great -grandmother of Zakrey Franz, John, Joseph, Luke and Chloe...