Obituaries

May 25, 2024

Janie Kathleen McClure (nee Danbury), age 63, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, loving mother of Nichole "Niki" McClure, Brittany (Wayne) Dryden and Jessica McClure, loving daughter of Joanne and Donald (Judy) Danbury, devoted sister of Judy (Tim) Taylor, Diane (Dan) McKee, and her twin Joni (Bari) Henning, cherished grammy of Addison and Reese, cherished Aunt of Timmy Taylor,...

May 17, 2024

Virginia Mae Connor (nee Newman), age 86, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, beloved wife of David Harvey Connor, loving mother of Daryl (Rita) Connor, Diane (Glenn) Petrosky and Pat (Mike) McKibben, devoted sister of Virgil Newman, Violet Hawk and Carolyn Cook, cherished grandmother of Jason (Brittany) Connor, Michael (Sarah) McKibben, Heather (Corey) Kuehner, Jacob (Angie) McKibben and Zachary...

May 12, 2024

Mary Ann Deal (nee Obermeyer) age 82, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, beloved wife of the late Ronald Wayne Deal, loving mother of Ronald Deal Jr. and the late David Deal, devoted sister of Cora (Greg) Brown, Catherine (Michael) Kaninenberg, Frederick (Kathy) Obermeyer, Christinia (Michael) Welsh, William Obermeyer and preceded in death by he brother Walter (Patricia) Obermeyer. ...

Apr 29, 2024

Louis Alton Dunham Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, beloved husband of Maria Dunham (nee Garcia), loving father of Robert Louis Dunham, devoted son of the late Louis Dunham Sr. and Marybelle Dunham (nee Ester).  Graveside Services will be held at Tate Township Cemetery on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am.

Apr 15, 2024

Clark Robson Deel, age 96, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Deel (nee Murphy), loving father of Brenda Ely, Eric (Mary) Deel, Larry (Sandy) Deel and preceded in death by his son Brian Deel, he is survived by his daughter-in-law Dee Deel, cherished grandfather of Alex, Katie, Andy, Christopher and Sarah, cherished great-grandfather...

Apr 13, 2024

Ronald Shields, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, beloved husband of Illa Kay Shields (nee Prine), loving father of Rhonda Shields, devoted brother of Gloria Fahrlender, Linda Rath, Thomas Shields, Debbie Moore and preceded in death by his brother Randy Shields, cherished grandfather of Drew Shields, Coral Luke, Robby Luke, Ella Luke and Emma Luke, cherished great-grandfather...

Apr 12, 2024

Franklin Charles Hammonds, age 70, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, loving father of Shawn (Caralyn) Hammonds, Tommy Hammonds, Brandy Hammonds, Frankie (Casey) Hammonds, Shannon (Mandy) Hammonds, Christopher Hammonds, Brandon (Kerrie) Hammonds, Tara (Austin) Symmes and Cassie (Shawn) Draper, devoted brother of Patti Hines and Charlene Speeg, also survived by 19 grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Maham...

Apr 5, 2024

Ronald Vernon Johnson, age 65, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, loving father of Teresa (Thomas) Johnson, devoted brother of Sandy Fisher, Michelle Johnson and John Cunningham, cherished grandfather of Owen Kaiser and Karl Kaiser.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Williamsburg American Legion, 208 East Main Street, Williamsburg, Ohio...

Mar 27, 2024

Mary L. Pierce, age 84, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2024, beloved wife of the late Leroy J. Pierce, loving mother of Gary L. (Annette) Pierce, Carl E. (Donna) Pierce and Rhonda L. (Jim) Nause, loving sister of Carroll Ridpath, Steve Ridpath, Mike Ridpath, and the late Butch, Charlie, Ronnie and Bobby Ridpath, cherished grandmother of Gary A....

Mar 25, 2024

David Lynn Swartz, age 76, passed away on Tuesday March 25,2024, loving father of David (Peggy) Swartz and Ray (Janelle) Swartz, beloved son to the late Ray Irwin Swartz Jr. and Norma Jean (nee Bowman) Swartz, brother of Danny Lee (Mary) Swartz, Donald Leu (Debbie) Swartz, Darryl Leslie (Betty) Swartz and Linda Jeanette Swartz, cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren...

Mar 25, 2024

Margo Lu-Wana King, age 83, passed away Monday March 25,2024, beloved wife of the late Joe William King, loving mother of Debbie (Buddy) Taylor and Marica (Mark) Orr, cherished granny to numerous grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 20, 2024

Richard Biszantz, age 70, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, beloved son of the late Donald and Frances Biszantz, loving brother of Edward Biszantz, Donald Biszantz and Gary Biszantz.  Ric leaves behind a large circle of friends and fans who knew him as both a friend and entertainer.  Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187...

Mar 13, 2024

Robert Lee Shelton Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, loving father of Robert Christopher Shelton, Beloved son of Robert Shelton and the late Phyllis Shelton (nee Greenhill), devoted brother of Amanda Holland, Linda (Danny) Wilson, Veronica Armstrong, Kimberly Meadors and Virginia McQuitty, loving boyfriend of Rhonda Vaughn, also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.  Memorial...

Mar 9, 2024

La Verne Hess (nee Brown), age 96, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Hess, loving mother of David (Julia) Hess, Frank (Wendy) Hess, Philip (Cheryl) Hess and Lesley (Tim) Blanton, loving daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Brown, devoted sister of the late Adrian Brown, Marshalynn Moore and Marilynn Highfield, cherished...

Mar 3, 2024

Chad Elwood Graybill, age 51, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, beloved husband of April Ann Graybill (nee Hance), loving father of Allison Elizabeth Graybill and Ty Elwood Graybill, loving son of William Graybill and Pamela Fisher, devoted brother of Brad Graybill and Troy Graybill.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be scheduled at a future date.  The family...

Feb 29, 2024

Rose Marie Miller (nee Miller), age 82, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, beloved wife of the late Michael Miller, Rose was known as "The Rose" to friends and family and was a world traveler with many friends at home and abroad.  She was a devoted sister of Margaret Boehm, Rita Ann Ashcraft, Olivet Miller (Mike) Murray, Joseph (Irene)...

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia Jane Wilson (nee Hughes), age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beloved wife of Darren Charles Wilson, loving mother of Stephanie R. (Jody) Sutton, cherished Nana of Lexi and Brady Sutton, preceded in death by her parents Edward and Betty Hughes, devoted sister of Peggy Hughes and preceded in death by her sister Connie Lee (Dave) Hancock,...

Feb 9, 2024

James Henry Balzhiser, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2024, beloved husband of the late Ella Christina Balzhiser (nee Justice), loving father of Nancy (Mike) Willis, Bonnie (Larry) Dean, Wanda (Jeff) Crenner and preceded in death by his son Lloyd (Linda) Balzhiser, cherished grandfather of Michelle, Mark, Jimmy, Dustin, Jordan and preceded in death by Eric, Travis and...

Feb 3, 2024

Carl Edward Meranda, born on December 20, 1937, in Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on the February 3, 2024, at his home in Amanda, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Gail and Jenny Meranda.

Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Meranda, who brought him immeasurable joy and happiness throughout...

Jan 23, 2024

Edith R. Danbury (nee Lukemire), age 87, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, beloved wife of the late James "Jody" Danbury, loving mother of James "Jimbo" (Chris) Danbury and Susie (Jim) Dichito, cherished grandmother of Kevin (Ashley) Danbury, Kyle (Liz) Danbury, Jimmie (Suzanne) Dichito and Christina (Jake) Church, cherished great-grandmother of Reid, Finley, Kash, Hunter, Caden and Alexis, also...