Obituaries

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...

Jan 16, 2024

Charles "Danny" Grant, age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, beloved husband of Ellen Grant (nee Stahl), loving father of Jason (Melissa) Grant, Lauren Lu and Leah Grant, loving son of the late Charles and Pearl Grant, devoted brother of Chevy Grant, cherished grandfather of Lane (Kara) Grant, Evan Grant, Gracie Grant, Logan "Daniel" Lu and Zella Lu,...

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Carl Lukemire, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, beloved husband of Kathryn Lukemire, loving father of Terri (Phil) Jeffers, Michael (Mattie Jo) Lukemire, Patti (Michael) Buchanan and Anita (Fred) Vaughn, loving stepfather of Vickie (Howard) Thomas, Terri Bryant and Mark (Jenny) Wulfhorst, also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Maham...

Dec 18, 2023

Joseph Bowen, age 66, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, loving son of the late Nellye E. Bowen. Joseph lived at RCI where he made many friends, he will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. Visitation will be...

Dec 15, 2023

Merlene Evelyn Smith, age 80, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, beloved wife of Ray David Smith, loving mother of Chrystal (Pete) Wood, cherished grandmother of Peter (Amanda) Wood, cherished great-grandmother of Knox and Karson Wood.  Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 12:00pm. ...

Dec 10, 2023

Joan Sylvia Wiedemann, age 84, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, beloved wife of the late Phillip Lee Wiedemann, loving mother of Duane Carota, loving stepmother of Daniel Wiedemann and Kevin Wiedemann, devoted sister of Claire L. Hicks and Ray E. Kisner, cherished Aunt of Kim E. Underwood, Brenda Gunter and Lisa R. Buell, also survived by 5 grandchildren...

Dec 5, 2023

George L. Griffith, age 99, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Mae Griffith (nee Ferriel), loving father of Shirley (Allen) Ogden and Gale L. (Deborah) Griffith, devoted brother of Carolyn Wilson and Dianne (Gerry) Walace, cherished brother-in-law of Richard Ferriel and Barbara Ferriel, also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...

Dec 5, 2023

Charles William (Bill), age 96 went to Heaven Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Beloved husband

of the late Doris Loree Kirk (nee Cramer) and Loving Father of Lisa Kirk Levine (Sam), The late

Harry William Kirk (Sue) and Howard Leslie Kirk (Cheryl). He is also survived by his

grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill served...

Dec 4, 2023

Earl Dean Whiteman (USMC Retired) age 88, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Whiteman (nee Buss), loving Father of Tina (Dusty) Wolf, Brenda (James) Shuler, Teresa (Steve) Maham and Earl (Jeanna) Whiteman II.  Devoted Stepbrother of Jim (Kenita) Weaver and Judy Stacy, cherished Grandfather of Derrick, Devin, Austin, Tyler, Elissa, Erin, Hailey, Isaac...

Nov 30, 2023

Richard "Ricky" Beckman, age 72, pass away on Thursday November 30, 2023, beloved brother to Karen (Andy) Strunk, Jimmy Beckman, Rita (Danny) Collins and Lee (Debbie) Beckman, cherished Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

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Nov 28, 2023

Clara Etheen Davis, age 85, passed away Tuesday morning November 28, 2023. Clara was a longtime resident of Williamsburg, Ohio and also a lifetime member of the church of Nazarene. many will remember her walking through town everyday FAST! Clara was beloved wife of many years to the late Jim Davis. She is survived by one sister Shirley (David)...

Nov 27, 2023

Harry Storer "BOOTIE", age 78, lifelong residence of Williamsburg passed away Monday November 27, 2023. Bootie preceded in death by his twin Carey, his parents Charles and Edna, siblings Bob, John, Caroline, Mildred and Wilma. Bootie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg,...