Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

Kenneth Raymond Rieder, age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born August 24, 1939 in Dayton, OH, son of Kenneth Raymond Rieder & Evelyn (Streck) Sr. and Evelyn Streck . Surviving are his partner- Carol Broadfoot and 2 daughters- Susan Rutt, & Deborah Lynn Amodio. The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, has...

Oct 13, 2022

Hugh  Nester, Age 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2022 at the Wilmington Nursing and Rehab. Center in Wilmington. He was born March 10, 1948 in Wilmington, son of the late Harry N. & Jane (Sabin) Nester. A 1967 East Clinton High School Graduate, he was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church and a...

Oct 13, 2022

Virginia Dee Smith, Age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Thursday night, October 13, 2022 at the Laurels of Blanchester. She was born April 13, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Clint & Flora Dee Smith. A member of the First Church of God-Wilmington, Virginia was employed by the Randall Textron Company for 46 years.  After retirement,...

Oct 11, 2022

Deborah Elaine (Kellis) Harsha age 74 of Hillsboro died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 with family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospice Center in Edgewood, Ky. She was born June 13, 1948 in Hillsboro, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Rodney Kellis and Martha Jane (Fling) Kellis. Mrs. Harsha was a 1966 graduate of Hillsboro High School. “Deb” or “Debbie” attended...

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley Ann Hansen, age 92 Years, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, October 10, 2022 at the Cape May Retirement Community  in Wilmington. She was born February 22, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Simon Giddion  & Sarah Ann (Benson) Gordon. Mrs. Hansen retired as a second grade school teacher after 35 years of service....

Oct 8, 2022

Christina   Gray, age 62 Years, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2022 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 25, 1960 in Atterdorn, Germany, daughter of the late Frederick Frank & Wally Elfriede (Metzner) Mann III.  On June 4, 1983, she married the love of her life, William Randall "Randy" Gray, who survives. A...

Oct 8, 2022

Jane Ann Lees, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday October 8, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born July 31, 1934 in Plainfield, OH, daughter of the late Bernard Weaver and Madeline McDermott Weaver. On September 29, 1956 in Coshocton, Ohio she married Paul Wesley Lees, who passed away April...

Oct 6, 2022

Karen Sue Cundiff, age 64, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Dayton on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born June 18, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Lon "Sunny" and Nora Cook Denney. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Hillsboro and the Uptown Business Association. She...

Oct 4, 2022

Owen D. Hacker, age 94, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2022 at Hospice of Hope in Maysville, KY. He was born January 13, 1928 in Hamilton, OH, son of the late Claude O. and Nora Arnold Hacker Sr. Owen was a member of the Sardinia United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee for many years....

Sep 30, 2022

Richard H. Klingensmith, Age 99, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, September 30, 2022 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington. He was born July 24, 1923 in New Castle, PA, son of the late Albert Henry & Myrtle (Remley) Klingensmith. On August 18, 1945 in Kentucky, he married Betty Marie (Balon) Klingensmith, who passed on...

Sep 24, 2022

Mason Kent Sullivan, age 2 months passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born July 8, 2022 in Cincinnati, OH, son of Cody L. Sullivan  and Cynthia L. Caudill. Survivors include his father, Cody L. Sullivan, mother, Cynthia L. Caudill, brother, Jace Leroy Sullivan, sister, Amelia Sullivan, grandparents, Angela (Robert Evans) Dyer, Rodney (Kimberly...

Sep 18, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" L. Wiget, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born October 16, 1934 in Middletown, OH, daughter of the late John L. Janes  and Esther J. Schuer Janes. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington where she had directed the choir for over 60...

Sep 17, 2022

Caroline Delores McKinney, age 59, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 26, 1963 in Wilmington,  daughter of  the late Larry Carl & Patricia Belle (Hampton) Mussetter. Caroline worked as a nurses' aide in the area and took care of her family and grandchildren. Surviving...

Sep 17, 2022

Carolyn Patrick, age 80, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2022 at her home. She was born March 24, 1942 in Greenfield, Ohio. On June 30, 1962 she married Donald Patrick. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Hillsboro High School, member of the Sardinia Eastern Star, and a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Sardinia....

Sep 14, 2022

Kenneth Lee Cavender, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cathy (Babb) Cavender. He was born July 17, 1947 , the son of the late Clarence “Cavy” and Ruth (Knisley) Cavender. Ken took great pride in his country and was a proud veteran...

Sep 13, 2022

Kathy Fuhrman, age 71, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, September 13, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughter of Edward Williams  and Sara Stapleton Williams. Kathy was extremely talented in crocheting and crafting. She adored her children and her grandchildren. Surviving are her three sons, David (Kathy) Fuhrman...

Sep 12, 2022

Shirley Gayle Katter, Age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, September 12, 2022 at the Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, Ohio. She was born July 16, 1935 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Rufus Eugene & Goldie May (Cosby) Suggs. She was a member of the Conversation Club, University Club, English Club, Garden Club,...

Sep 12, 2022

Jimmy Ralph Ellis was born in Browntown, Ohio May 18, 1934 to William F. and Neta Marie (Berry) Ellis.  He finished his sojourn on earth September 12, 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by twin sons, his parents and siblings Helen, Wilfred and Berneda Yockey Fultz and his nephew Keith (Pat) Ellis.

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Sep 8, 2022

Carol Irene Goldie, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born December 4, 1946 in Midland, OH, daughter of the late Jasper and Opal Violet Fields Hayslip. She loved to spend time with her family. Surviving are husband, Jerry L. Goldie whom she married August...

Sep 7, 2022

Betty  W. Hall, age 72, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 7, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. She was born January 14, 1950 in St. Martin, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert James & Mary Rita (Maher) Cordy. A 1968 Wilmington High School graduate, Betty retired from the Kurz Kasch Company after 27...