Obituaries

Feb 12, 2017

Jesse V. Dye, born March 20, 1933, passed away February 12, 2017.  Survived by beloved children Barry Michael (Nancy) Dye, Sandra (Robert) Cobb, Daniel Ray (Bridgett) Dye, 8 cherished grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, dear brother Vertis (Joann) Dye, Danny Ray (Debbie) Dye, Virginia (the late Pirk) Elliot, Willa Dean (the late Edward) Shockey, Colleen (Norman) Combs, Ila...

Feb 10, 2017

Charles Christopher Dunn Jr. - Born March 21, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on February 10, 2017.  Charles was the beloved husband of Alejandr Dunn, cherished father of Nathan Dunn and Karla Bunn, loving son of Nan (Tony) Southerland and Charles Christopher (Debbie) Dunn Sr., dear brother of Megan Southerland and Jordan Southerland, beloved...

Feb 6, 2017

Christine "Chris" Humphreys, born May 20, 1956, passed away February 6, 2017.  Chris is survived by her beloved son Ross (Amy) Humphreys, dear siblings Karen Buckley and James M. Buckley, loving grandchildren Sarah and Ryan Humphreys, cherished nieces Kathryn L. Spohn and Erin L. Adir, great nephews Ryder Spohn, Brennan Adir and Parker Adir, dear friends Cathy Pearson, Sheila Milton,...

Feb 3, 2017

Evelyn Mae Rapp (nee Souders) born July 16, 1928, passed away February 3, 2017.  Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Lou Rapp, loving mother of Cindy (Dick) Schatzel, Lou (Sue) Rapp , and the late Lois (George) Highfill, cherished grandmother of Billy Highfill, Bobby Highfill, Brian Schatzel, Matt Schatzel, Andy Schatzel, and Jimmy and Tony Rapp, and beloved great-grandmother of Billy, Brittney, Makenzie...

Feb 2, 2017

Emmaline "Emmi" Diana Reynolds , born November 10, 1999, was welcomed into Heaven on February 2, 2017.  Emmaline is survived by beloved parents Melinda (Walter) Alfaro and James Reynolds, cherished siblings Anthony (Kenzie) Keith, Julia Alfaro, Alexander Alfaro, Corey Alfaro, and Andrea Reynolds, and loving grandparents John (the late Diana) Pelcha, Martha Coto, and Thelma Emmaline Miller.  Emmaline brought joy to...

Jan 26, 2017

West Chester, Ohio- Lance William McCord, 77,  passed away on Thursday January 26, 2017 at the Hospice of Cincinnati following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Betty (Oxenford) McCord; his son, Mark McCord; his daughter, Heather (McCord) Tade; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, son of Clarence and...

Jan 25, 2017

Army Veteran, Dottie Lou Stamper (nee Mock), born June 1, 1943, passed away January 25, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late James Stamper (1986), Dear daughter of the late Paul H. and Cleo Pearl Mock, Loving Mother of Jim Stamper, Sandy Stamper, David Stamper, and step-daughter Hayes Clark, Loving grandmother of Allison Stamper, great-grandmother of Breanna Milburn and Isabella Milburn,...

Jan 14, 2017

Robert Austerman, born June 10, 1929, in Cincinnati, passed away January 14, 2017.  Robert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Marie Austerman (nee Debord), dear children Carolyn (Mike) Zindel, Julie Spitzmiller, and Robert (Debbie) Austerman Jr., cherished grandchildren Troy Spitzmiller, Ian Spitzmiller, Lindsay (Jeff) Busch, Shannon (Vernon) Sellers, and beloved great-grandchildren Parker Spitzmiller, Abby Busch, Ryan...

Jan 13, 2017

Roberta Witham, born September 16, 1916, passed away January 13, 2017 at the age of 100 years.  Survived by beloved sister Betty Rogers and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents Robert and Marie Witham, and cherished siblings Flora Swigert, Russell Witham, Thelma Ramsey, and Harold Witham.  The family of Roberta will be receiving friends for a...

Jan 12, 2017

Edward Henry Hughes, Jr., born May 13, 1934, passed away January 12, 2017.  Survived by loving wife of 62 years Clarice Hughes (nee Sutphin), dear children Edward Hughes III, Kimberley (Richard) Pawlak, Richard (Trish) Hughes and Steven Hughes, cherished grandchildren Richard Pawlak III, Tyler Hughes, Ryan Hughes, Joseph Pawlak, Natalie Hughes, Madelyn Hughes, Alexander Hughes, Jack Hughes, many nieces...

Jan 12, 2017

Lorraine Virginia Seffens Powell

March 14, 1921--January 12, 2017

Lorraine Virginia Seffens was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, March 14, 1921, to George and Harriet Boomer Seffens . Her father died when she was four, and she, her mother, and older brother, Donald, were taken in by Harriet’s brothers and sisters in Marietta, Ohio. Lorraine grew...

Jan 9, 2017

Joyce Edwards, born November 25, 1937, passed away January 9, 2017.  Survived by beloved husband of 58 years, Luther Edwards, dear daughter Sharon (Ted) Edwards Smith, cherished grandchildren Stephanie (Jeremy) Lucas, Adam (Marissa) Smith, and Jessica (Michael) Germany, and loving great-grandchildren Madison, Ethan, Micah, Carter, Ezra Lucas, Harper Germany, and dear sister Sue Gibson. Preceded in death by parents Willie and...

Jan 4, 2017

Harold E. Littlejohn, born September 22, 1935, in Bangor, Maine, passed away January 4, 2017.  Survived by beloved wife Sue Littlejohn (nee Allen), dear children, Leona "Rocky Winkler and spouse Michael Winkler, Kim Eve, James Littlejohn, cherished grandchildren Kaitlin Silver, Olivia Silver, Amber Sams, Lauren Cornwell, Brandon Littlejohn, Nathan Eve, great-grandchildren Carter Gibson, Kyle Sams, Kemper Cornwell, and Mila...

Jan 2, 2017

Helen Frances Sharp Lee

Helen Frances Sharp Lee died on January 2, 2017, at the age of 102.  She was born on July 7, 1914, in Huntington, West Virginia, the only child of Charley and Iva Booth Sharp.  She graduated from Huntington High School in 1931 and attended Marshall College.  In February, 1940, she married D. Russel...

Dec 30, 2016

​Zaidel, Donald "Don" F., born September 17, 1935, Loving husband of the late MaryLou Zaidel (nee Zury). Devoted father of Donald Zaidel, Elizabeth (Todd) Caudill and Christine (Chris) Damen.  Dear grandfather of Tyler Zaidel, Alexandra Caudill, Rebecca Zaidel, Zach Zaidel, Daniel Caudill, Nick Damen and Karli Damen. Passed away December 30, 2016 at age 81.  Family will receive friends...

Dec 28, 2016

Lois Thanksgiving Merkle, born November 24, 1920, passed away December 28, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Grace Holly (Dennis) McCartin, Nana Gail Lauer, and Kent (Debbie) Merkle, cherished grandchildren Erika McCartin, Amy McCartin, and Julie Lauer, loving great-grandchildren Katie McCartin and James Lauer, and dear brother Talmadge Kent.  Preceded in death by loving husband Harry Merkle, and siblings Hudnell...

Dec 24, 2016

Sophia Alice Ruth (nee Martin), born January 26, 1920, passed away December 24, 2016.  Survived by dear children Arnie (Kay) Ruth, Wilda (Samuel) de la Cruz, Regina (Ron) Ruter, Brenda Davis and Marcia (John) Rosado, cherished grandchildren Susan, Denise, Tonya, Eric, Dana, Marcos, Rebecca, Douglas, Brian, Samantha, Lance, Wes, Bret, William, Matthew, and Paul, beloved great-grandchildren Courtney, Ryan, Morgan,...

Dec 24, 2016

Scheirer, Franklin.  Lived in Mason, Ohio and passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati on Saturday, December 24, 2016, age 87.  Husband of Edith Scheirer .  He leaves daughter Susan, stepchildren Rosita, Brigitte and Heinz.  He also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Frank was in sales with Master-Bilt Products and spent many years living in...

Dec 9, 2016

Pastor Jeffrey F. Perkins, born September 10, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio, met his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016.  Survived by beloved mother Doris Perkins (Nee Ellison), loving wife Rachel Perkins (Nee Javins), cherished children Aaron (Leslie) Perkins and Emily Perkins, dear brother Tim (Jana) Perkins, cherished grandchildren Isiah and Giuliana, and many beloved friends.  Preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2016

Vito P. Zappone, born December 24, 1947, passed away December 6, 2016.  Survived by beloved siblings Daniel (Billie) Zappone and Joan Stanovich, 5 cherished nephews and 2 beloved nieces.  Preceded in death by dear parents Vito and Joan Zappone.  Vito had a passion for furniture refurbishing, painting, gardening, and planting. The family of Vito will be receiving friends for...