Obituaries

Daniel Joseph Steele

Daniel Joseph Steele

May 11, 2012

US AIR FORCE VETERANVIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HEREDaniel Joseph Steele was born to Harriet Elizabeth Tilford on October 29, 1944 in Newburgh, NY. Rasied solely by his mother, they lived a very modest life. His mother's love and encouragement instilled in Dan an ethic of hard work and achievement. At age fourteen, Dan began working and continued to work for the...

Karen A. Huber

Karen A. Huber

May 10, 2012

Karen A. Huber (nee Morken), 65, beloved wife of Robert A. Huber, devoted mother of Robert 'Mike' (Devrim) Huber, Catherine R. Huber, Anthony 'Tony' (Jessica) Huber and Christopher Andy (Carrie Vehr) Huber, dear sister of Charlotte (Tom) Groseclose, loving grandmother of Christian McIntosh, Logan Brockway, Alexandria Huber, Robert Huber, Jacob Huber and the late Joseph Huber, aunt of Jodie Groseclose...

Julie Lynn Gutzwiller

Julie Lynn Gutzwiller

May 1, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE Julie Lynn Gutzwiller (nee Peters), 52, beloved wife of Dean T. Gutzwiller, dear mother of Kyle Frazee, daughter of Donald and the late Elizabeth Peters, step mother of Josh Gutzwiller and Jaime Greiner (Evan), sister of Michelle Meiners (Thomas), Elizabeth Walter (Donald) and Susan Peters, daughter-in-law of Charles E. and Betty L. Gutzwiller, sister-in-law of Terry...

Michael E. Lattire

Michael E. Lattire

Apr 30, 2012

Michael E. Lattire, 63, beloved husband of Bonnie Lattire (nee Sowers), dear son of Marietta and the late Kendall H. Lattire, Sr., devoted father of Shannon (Kristina) Wesley, Michael A. (Stephanie) Lattire, Dana Nicole (Mike) Newman, step-father of Mark Ernstes, Beth (Vincent, Sr.) Atchison and seven step-children, brother of Randall (Dixie) Lattire and Kendall H. (Jeanette) Lattire, Jr., loving grandpa...

Brian S. Young

Brian S. Young

Apr 18, 2012

Brian S. Young, 40, beloved husband of Mary J. (nee Sellars), devoted father of Justin, Ty and Ace Young and Rebecca Mariah Lamping, loving son of Susan (Craig) Auffart and Winston 'Daddy-O' (Angela) Young, dear brother of Jason (Alicia) Young and grandson of Bettie (Ben) Bernardy, loving uncle of Alonna, Michael, Vinnie and Mariah, dearest nephew of many aunts and...

Albert F. 'Fred' Herchenhahn

Albert F. 'Fred' Herchenhahn

Apr 12, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN

WORLD WAR II & KOREAN WAR

Albert Frederick 'Fred' Herchenhahn, Sr., 87, beloved husband of Sandy Newton-Herchenhahn (nee Lockard) for 31 years, devoted father of Albert F. (Connie) Herchenhahn, Jr. and Marilyn (Glen) Smith and step-father of Pamela (James) Rohrer, Tim (Leah), Todd (Michelle) and Scott (Joan)...

Joseph A. Guilfoyle

Joseph A. Guilfoyle

Mar 30, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE Joseph A. Guilfoyle, 64, beloved husband of Patti Guilfoyle (nee Palmer) devoted father of Kelly (Nick) Schoening, Tracey (Micah) Peavley and step-father of Stacy Fey, dear brother of Janice Guilfoyle, Barb Weinheimer, Maureen Guilfoyle, Chris Young, Bonnie Crawford, Mike and Rick Guilfoyle and the late Carol Meyer and Kay Russ, loving grandfather of nine...

Partick D. Mckenna

Partick D. Mckenna

Mar 30, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE Patrick D. McKenna, 52, beloved husband of Laurie McKenna (nee Zins), devoted father of Kevin and Tim McKenna, dear son of the late William and Mary McKenna, brother of William (Marilyn) McKenna, Mary (Dennis) Werlein, Patricia (Ron) Lenz and Nora (Mark) Gravengaard, brother-in-law of five and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Passed away...

Jack E. Walker, Sr.

Jack E. Walker, Sr.

Mar 28, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE UNITED STATES ARMY RETIRED VETERAN

Jack E. Walker, Sr., 70, beloved husband of Sandra L. (nee Ackels) and the late Sandra L. (nee Brown) Walker, devoted father of Jack Emerson Walker, Jr. (Suzanne), Deborah Oiler (Donald), Christina Lange (Mark), step-father of Mark L. Ogg (Krista) and Michael R. Ogg (Michelle), loving grandfather of...

Jacqueline S. Bodmer

Jacqueline S. Bodmer

Mar 24, 2012

JACQUELINE S. (EBEL) BODMER, beloved wife of Dale A. Bodmer, devoted mother of Tony (Nonnie) Bodmer, Nick Bodmer and Gretchen (Brian) Emenaker and loving grandmother of Malachi Byrd, dear sister of Ellen Ebel, Pattie Reid, Tom Ebel, Liz Cole, Dan Ebel, Jim Ebel, Katie Lenihan, Pete Ebel, John Ebel, Barb Griffin, Andy Ebel and Julie Fleisch. Passed away peacefully with...

Ezekiel L. 'Zeke' Stepaniak

Ezekiel L. 'Zeke' Stepaniak

Mar 17, 2012

Ezekiel L. 'Zeke' Stepaniak, 17, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Liberty Township, Ohio. Loving son of Isaac and Detra (Shepherd) Stepaniak, devoted brother of Elijah, Evie, Eden, Enoch and Eliana Stepaniak, dearest grandson of Patrick and Debbie Stepaniak, Dearl Shepherd and Debbie Mossbarger, also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Visitation will be held...

Blake Tyler Nicklas

Blake Tyler Nicklas

Mar 12, 2012

Blake Tyler Nicklas, loving infant son of Taylor Wines and Christopher Nicklas, dear grandson of Tanya and Ross Wines and Sylvia and the late John Nicklas, great-grandson of Mary and the late David Waters, Arlene and the late Donald Wines, Jennie and the late Charles Nicklas and Hildegard and the late Paul Bergmann, beloved nephew of David Wines, Hunter Wines,...

Elizabeth Smith Applegate

Elizabeth Smith Applegate

Mar 4, 2012

Elizabeth Smith Applegate, age 96, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Elizabeth was born on December 10, 1915 in Hudson, Ohio where she lived most of her life. She was the eighth generation of her family to reside in Hudson. Elizabeth graduated from Kent State University as an education major. After college, she taught in Allen Center, Ohio where she...

Anthony J. 'Tony' Moretto

Anthony J. 'Tony' Moretto

Mar 2, 2012

Anthony (Tony) James Moretto, 51, of Mason, Ohio passed away Friday, March 2, 2012. He was born in Peoria, the son of Peter J. and Anna L. Hobbs Moretto. He married Anne (his Annie) Marie Heine on November 4, 1988 in Peoria. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Peter James and Anna Louise Moretto. He is survived by...

Shirley Ann Monroe

Shirley Ann Monroe

Feb 26, 2012

Shirley Ann Monroe (nee Kaufmann), 58, beloved wife of Bill N. Monroe, devoted daughter of Denis and the late Gloria Kaufmann, mother of Patrick and Gregory Woodard, devoted sister of Joseph and William Kaufmann, Kathy Loberg, Sue McDonald, Mary Sibou and Toni Fliegler, grandmother of Samantha and Austin. Passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2012. Visitation at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church,...

Bernice E. Gundlach

Bernice E. Gundlach

Feb 26, 2012

Bernice E. Gundlach (nee Ott), 91, wife of the late Carl F., devoted mother of Lori A. Siekman, David C., Brett P. and Gary F. Gundlach, dear sister of Gladys Young, Marie Michau and Gene Ott, loving grandmother of Peter, Patrick, Michael and David Gundlach, Valerie and Michael Siekman, Andy and Judy Gundlach and great-grandmother of Spencer W. and Max...

Norma Lee Starkey

Norma Lee Starkey

Feb 25, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE Norma Lee Starkey (nee Karr), 81, of West Chester, Ohio, beloved wife of Walter Starkey passed away peacefully on February 25, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born July 9, 1930 in Laurel County Kentucky to Ben and Hannah Karr. Wonderful mother of Marsha Gordon, Dean (Cherie) Smith, Benny Smith, Angie Hagenschneider, Charles...

Thomas E. Durbin

Thomas E. Durbin

Feb 23, 2012

Thomas E. Durbin, 85, devoted father of Jenny Durbin, Sharon (Jim) Graves and Tim (Ann) Durbin, loving grandpa of 8 and great-grandpa of 16, dear brother of Wanda Melford. Passed away peacefully February 23, 2012. Tom was a dedicated volunteer at the Mason Municipal Building for years helping as a custodian. Visitation at Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road,...

Albert P. Beck

Albert P. Beck

Feb 19, 2012

WORLD WAR II ARMY VETERAN Albert P. Beck, 89, beloved husband of Marian Beck (nee Hahn), devoted father of Lois (Wayne) Breitenstein, Janet (Steve) Browning, Bonnie (Joe) Hurm and Gloria (Ron) Johnson, loving grandfather of Chris (Amy) Ayers, Laura (Dan) Rosenbaum, Erich (Cara) Breitenstein, Jeremy (Kelly) Hurm, Matthew (Jennifer) Breitenstein, Anna (Jason) Pfankuch, Joni Hurm, Aaron (Jordan) Hurm and Jillian...

Michael A. James

Michael A. James

Feb 17, 2012

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE VIET NAM VETERAN

Michael A. James, 61, beloved husband of Pam James (nee West), devoted father of Jonathan and Jason James, also survived by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2012. Visitation at Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Saturday, February 25 from 1:00 PM...