All Obituaries

Zachary Smith A beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Zachary Smith left this world unexpectedly on May 4, 2021. Born August 17, 2000 in Middletown, Ohio, Zach grew up in Oxford, Ohio and graduated from Talawanda High School in 2019. Zach was a source of light and will be remembered for his sense of compassion, love for fishing and the laughter he brought to all those around him. Zach is preceded by his grandparents Ronald Smith Sr and Yvonne Tibbs. Zach is survived...

     Sheila Smith Cincinnati – Sheila Smith (nee Brandenburg), passed away peacefully at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 2, 2021, at the age of 62.      Sheila is survived by her husband, Mark Smith, of Cincinnati; her sisters, Shelley Acus and Sherry (Patrick) Schneider of Cincinnati; her nephew, Brandon (Emily) Acus of Cincinnati; and by her life-long friends, the Barnes family, of Goshen, Ohio. Sheila was born on December 27, 1958 to the...

Beloved husband of Billie Huston (nee Ealie) of 55 years. Loving father of Mike Huston and Melissa (Ken) Schutte. Cherished grandfather of Allie Huston, Samantha, and Natalie Schutte Dear brother of Marlene (Frank) Schube and the late Jack and Ron Huston; sister-in-law, Jan Huston. Jim was a member of IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) for over 37 years. Jim passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the age of 74 years at his home. Visitation will be held on...

Dr. Deborah Howard Schindler a.k.a. Deborah Dickey, age 71, of Oxford passed away April 30, 2021. Deborah was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky in her grandmother’s feather bed on October 30, 1949 to Hager and Allegra Faye (Dingus) Howard. Deb grew up in Morrow, Ohio and graduated as Salutatorian of Little Miami class of 1967. Deb attended Miami University earning a B.A. degree in Statistics and Mathematics in 1971. Upon graduation she started teaching Junior High math in the Edgewood...

 Joanne Verlee Schuessler Hopton Joanne Hopton was born on October 12, 1931 in Lone Tree, Iowa to Arthur and Edith Schuessler. Following graduation from Lone Tree High School, she attended Iowa State Teachers College. She taught school in Olds, Iowa and later moved to Denver, Colorado where she met the love of her life, F. Wayne Hopton. They were married January 2, 1953 and moved to Fairfield, Ohio where they raised five children--Pam, Greg, Terri, Brad and Brian. While living in...

Beloved husband of Cheryl Emerson (nee Preston) of 56 years. Loving father of Lisa (Tim) Seger, Phil Emerson and Brian (Angel) Emerson. Cherished grandfather of  Stephanie (Dusty) Meyers, Shawn (Shy) Seger, T.J. (Karie) Seger, Jessica Seger, Amanda Emerson and Alyssa Adams; great-grandfather of Preston and Maddi Meyers, McKenzie Seger and Joey Seger, Louis Bassi, Rylie Seger, Leah and Haley Seger, Jillian, Max,  and Josie Meents, Jack Chaney and Scarlet Green. Dear brother of...

Judy A. (Myers) Petro, age 82, of College Corner, Ohio, died April 28, 2021. Beloved wife of James Petro for 65 years. Loving mother of Patty (Dave) DeMarco, adoring grandmother of Adam (Amanda Haskett) DeMarco and Ashley (Jake Boehmler) DeMarco. Also survived by her great grandchildren, Kaylee DeMarco and Kayden DeMarco. She also is survived by her brother, James (Kathy) Myers. Preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Charlotte Myers, brothers, David Myers and Gene Myers. Judy retired...

Denny Miller Fairfield – Denny Miller. Beloved husband of Bonnie Miller (nee Becker) for 60 years. Devoted father of Jeff (Kim) Miller and Todd Miller. Denny was the seventh of twelve children. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and numerous nieces & nephews. Denny passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Army Veteran. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the...

LINDQUIST Wanda Jean, age 75, of Springfield Twp. passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born on April 28, 1945 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Howard L. and Nancy F. Taylor. On May 3, 1964 she married the love of her life, Mitchell Lindquist, while he was on leave from the Air Force; he survives her. Wanda was the consummate pastor’s wife; she had the voice of an angel; was the Music Director for all the churches where Mitchell served as pastor; taught piano and organ;...

Cheryl L Ankenbauer- Ruehl. Beloved daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn Ankenbauer. Devoted mother of Amy Dull, Michele (Dave) Mescher and Jonathan Ankenbauer-Ruehl. Loving sister of the late Mark Ankenbauer and Lynn (Steven) Bolin. Cherished grandmother of Joe, Emily and, Josh Dull, Noah and Katherine Mescher; great grandmother of Nathan and Madey Dull. Loving aunt of Brian Bolin, Josh and Jake Ankenbauer. Dear cousin and friend to many. Passed away April 23, 2021 at the age of 70 in her...