Obituaries

Lorene Moore

Lorene Moore

Dec 26, 2017

Lorene (nee Osborne), beloved wife of the late Curtis Jewell Moore, loving mother of Curtis (the late Phyllis) Moore, Leon Moore, Bonnie (Delbert) Meece, and the late Charles "Leonard " Moore, adored grandmother to 10 grandchildren, great grandmother of 20 and great great grandmother of 9, dear sister of George (Alice) Osborne and Madalene Vickers. Passed away Tuesday,...

George F.L. Zeh

George F.L. Zeh

Dec 24, 2017

ZEH. George F.L. beloved husband of the late Judith A. Zeh (nee Kinney), devoted father of Leonard J. (Amy) Zeh, Michael E. Zeh & Patricia L. (Dennis) Butscher, loving son of the late Frank L. & Christine Zeh, loving grandfather of  Katie, Sara, Hannah & Zachary Zeh, Alex (Serena) and Erin Butscher, caring brother of the late Margaret Deacon,...

David Wayne Keller

David Wayne Keller

Dec 17, 2017

David Wayne, loving son of Vivian Piepmeyer, dear brother of Becky Keller and the late John Emerson, adored uncle of Jonathan and Jeremy (Sarah) Emerson, Benjamin and Amos Dendler, cherished great uncle of Charleigh and Paisley Emerson. Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 56. Residence Circleville, formerly of Norwood. A memorial gathering...

Joan Mary (Knapp)  Spakowski

Joan Mary (Knapp) Spakowski

Dec 8, 2017

Joan M. Spakowski, 91, longtime educator. Joan M. Spakowski died peacefully in Cincinnati, OH on December 8, 2017. Joan was an elementary and middle school teacher who instilled in her students a love of science and ecology, as well as good grammar. She worked with the speech team at St. Richard’s School in North Olmsted, OH, ensuring that...

Ada Mae Adams

Ada Mae Adams

Nov 29, 2017

ADAMS. Ada Mae. devoted daughter of the late Albert & Lula Adams, beloved sister of Betty Clifton, Christine Jenkins, Margie, James, Larry & the late Lonnie, Mike & Ruby Adams. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ada went to meet her Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Memorial service to be held at Hyde Park Health Center in...

Ovie Fay (Coffey)  White

Ovie Fay (Coffey) White

Nov 27, 2017

WHITE. Ovie Fay (nee Coffey), Beloved mother of Terry (Gary) Palin, Loving nana of Tim Fields, Steven (Jennifer) Palin, Caring great grandmother of Christian,  Bryce & Annabeth Palin, She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and other dear family and friends. Ovie went home to meet her Savior on Monday, November 27, 2017. Age 95. Residence, formerly of Norwood....

Earl W. Green

Earl W. Green

Nov 8, 2017

Earl W., beloved husband of the late Gerri, devoted father of Rita (the late Larry), Doug (LaVonia), Daryl (Debbie), Sharon (Gene) & Ruth (Rusty), cherished grandfather of Molly, Kaitlyn, Victoria, Larry, Kevin, Jessica, Jayna, Lindsey & Sarah, adored great grandfather of 12. Passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Age 85. Residence formerly of Norwood. Visitation will be held...

Carolyn L. (Bratton)  Copelin

Carolyn L. (Bratton) Copelin

Nov 5, 2017

COPELIN. Carolyn L. (nee Bratton) Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Copelin, Sr. Devoted mother of Paul E. Jr. (Mary) Copelin, Sandy Copelin (Charley Bass) & Steve (Vickie) Copelin. Dear grandmother of Andrea (John) Cook , Jeffrey P. (Lauren) & the late Michael V. Copelin. Cherished great grandmother of Avery, Cameron & Meredith Cook. Caring sister of...

Martha Ruth (Bays)  Ashbrook

Martha Ruth (Bays) Ashbrook

Oct 15, 2017

ASHBROOK. Martha Ruth (nee Bays) Beloved wife of the late Rayburn B. Ashbrook, Devoted mother of Sharon (the late Jerry) McMillen, Lennie (the late Robbie) Rumley, Deanna (the late Michael) Vincent & Glenda (Chris) Katsetos, also survived by many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ray, Joanne & and preceded in death by Kay, Minnie, Nettie, Vedro &...

Eva Marie (Mounts)  Meece

Eva Marie (Mounts) Meece

Sep 29, 2017

MEECE. Eva Marie (nee Mounts) Devoted wife of Michael Meece for 17 years. Beloved mother of Diamond Carrington, Amanda & Danielle Hale and Michael & Raymond Meece. Loving grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Charles & James Mounts and Billy Brewer. Cherished daughter of the late Raymond & Sandy Mounts. Passed away suddenly, September 29, 2017. Age 45. No...

Earl M. Walther

Earl M. Walther

Sep 18, 2017

Earl, beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Tonnies), loving father of Richard Walther, Diane (Jim) Iovin & Denise (Jerry) Prues, adored grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 7. He served in the Navy in WWII. Passed away on September 18, 2017 at the age of 91. A Hanselmann Masonic Lodge #208 F&AM service will be held...

Donald Lee Gamble

Donald Lee Gamble

Sep 11, 2017

Donald  Lee, beloved husband of Helen (nee Hinkle) for 57 years. Loving father of Gary Lee (Carol) Gamble and Donna (Ron) Wallace, adored grandfather of Travis Lee Gamble, Matthew (Carlee) Wallace and the late Benjamin Gamble. Caring brother of Bob (Charlotte) Gamble, Diane (Jeff) Patterson, Wayne (Fleta) Gamble, Ginger (the late Jerry) Coades, and the late Sanford Gamble....

Richard Andler

Richard Andler

Sep 7, 2017

Richard, beloved husband of Linda (nee Stelle), loving father of Terri (Jim) Atwood, Jeff, Chris, Traci Andler and Amy (Steve) Edwards, adored grandfather and great grandfather to many grandchildren, also survived by many other family and friends. Passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the age of 75. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23,...

William P. Ripple

William P. Ripple

Sep 6, 2017

RIPPLE. William P. "Bill" Beloved husband of Barbara A. Ripple. Cherished son of Warren & Dorothy Mae (nee MacKenzie) Ripple and son in law of James T & Jean Hughes. Devoted father of Brandon S. Ripple & Christopher J. (Karri) Ripple and stepfather of Stephen T. (Jennifer) Carson and the late William M. Carson. Adored grandfather of 11 grandchildren...

Amalie (Wendel)  Wright

Amalie (Wendel) Wright

Sep 6, 2017

WRIGHT. Amalie "Anita" (nee Wendel) beloved wife of the late George D. Wright, devoted mother of Brigitte Wright, dear sister of Martha Wendel, loving sister in law of Hiram & Lonice Wright, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Age 93. Funeral service will be held at the Naegele, Kleb & Ihlendorf Funeral...

Kerry L. Bollmer

Kerry L. Bollmer

Aug 22, 2017

BOLLMER. Kerry L. "Crid" Beloved husband of Rosaire Bollmer (nee Sonderman) for 21 years. Cherished father of Barb (Brian) Maxson. Loving papaw of Hazel & Harlow Maxson. Dear brother of Keith (Nancy) & Kelly (Cyndy) Bollmer. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews & extended family, who will all miss his laughter & excellent culinary skills. He was the President...

Bertha Marie (Elliott)  Layne

Bertha Marie (Elliott) Layne

Jul 19, 2017

Bertha Marie loving mother of Danny (Julie) Layne, David (late Shearon) Layne and Kimberley McCane, Ex-wife of James C. Layne, adored grandmother of Tyler, Cassie, Clay, MaKayla, Robby, Nicklous & Amber, dear great grandmother to 10 grandkids, caring sister of James Turner. She was preceded in death by her sisters Lois Casey, Wanda Gamble, Kathy Steagman and Erma...

Geraldine (Pennington)  Lancaster

Geraldine (Pennington) Lancaster

Jul 17, 2017

Geraldine (nee Pennington), beloved wife of the late Jack Lancaster, loving mother of Jacklynn (Francis) Cornelius and Kenneth (Janet) Lancaster, adored grandmother to 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Passed away, Monday, July 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Residence Norwood. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20 from 10 AM -12 Noon at the Naegele,...

Barbara Ann (Strode)  Holt

Barbara Ann (Strode) Holt

Jul 10, 2017

Barb ara A. (nee Strode). Loving mother of Darrell & David Holt, cherished granddaughter of the late Louisa Applegate, dear sister of the late Larry Lester. Passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 76. Residence Norwood. Funeral Services will be held at the Naegele, Kleb & Ihlendorf Funeral Home, 3900 Montgomery Rd, Norwood on...

Lucy Rose Simpson

Lucy Rose Simpson

Jul 8, 2017

Lucy Rose (nee Kelly). May 25, 1934 - July 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late David W. Simpson, mother of Debra and Sonja Simpson, passed away Saturday, July 08, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Burning Springs, KY. (Clay Co.), the youngest child of Coiney and Nettie (nee Sandlin) Kelly. Pre-deceased by siblings, Ada Combs,...