Obituaries

Sarah Jane Girma

Sarah Jane Girma

May 26, 2021

Sarah Jane Girma (nee McCaslin), 47 of West Chester and formerly of Arden, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 with her family by her side. Born to Claire and Sandra (nee Gill) McCaslin on April 15, 1974 in Hornell, New York.

For over twenty years, Sarah made Arden, North Carolina her home. She appreciated being...

James Edward Murray

James Edward Murray

May 25, 2021

Dr. James E. Murray, Jr., of West Chester, Ohio, formerly of South Carolina, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born Wednesday, August 12, 1936, in Farmington, West Virginia to James Edward and Opal (nee Johnson) Murray, Sr.

An honorably discharged veteran, Jim was proud of his service as a...

Myron Rowland

Myron Rowland

May 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Myron David Rowland announces his passing on May 25th, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by his family and friends. Myron was born on December 27th, 1948, in Louisville Mississippi to Eline and Hugh Rowland. He married Patricia Eisenecher and had three children, and later he married Tommie Lentz...

Jonathan Bennett Jackson

Jonathan Bennett Jackson

May 24, 2021

Jonathan Bennett Jackson (West Chester, OH) went on to be with his Lord on May 24, 2021. Born on Tuesday morning, January 17th, 2006 in Fairfield into a loving family, Jonathan lived a life filled with creativity, laughter, and music. Whether by offering his talents onstage through bass-playing, singing, and acting, or offstage through running sound and directing video,...

Jacob Allen Langbein

Jacob Allen Langbein

May 24, 2021

Jacob Allen Langbein, of Mason, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at the young age of 22. He was born Monday, May 10, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio to R. Jason and Crystal L. (nee Dillon) Langbein.

Jake enjoyed playing baseball and football growing up and was a passionate Ohio State Buckeyes Fan. He was a true...

Paul Sharp

Paul Sharp

May 23, 2021

Paul Jason Sharp, 47 of West Chester, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born to Terence and Ratchanee (nee Sangchai) Sharp on September 9, 1973 in Korat, Thailand, where his father was stationed at the US Air Force base. Paul was proud of his Thai heritage, his Thai family, and loved his mother's traditional Thai cooking. He was also...

Martin J. Kelly

Martin J. Kelly

May 22, 2021

Martin John Kelly , 83, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle against cancer.

In 1937, Martin was born to Joseph “Neil” Corneilius and Margaret Julia Kelly in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of four children and grew up in a close-knit family....

Paul Spoonland

Paul Spoonland

May 21, 2021

Paul B. Spoonland, 58 of Liberty Township, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 21, 2021. Paul was born in Park River, North Dakota to Ambrose and Ilah Spoonland. Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis (Sellheim) Spoonland, daughters Chloe (Jeremy) Levy and Sadie Spoonland, his loving grandchildren Charlie and Rylie Levy, siblings Beth (Bill) Ward, Joan (Rod)...

Jane Hsieh

Jane Hsieh

May 19, 2021

Jane Hsieh , 95 years old of West Chester and formerly of Freehold, New Jersey, passed away on May 19, 2021. Born to Pin-Chuen Lin and Qui-Tsun Chen on September 10, 1926 in Shanghai, China. In 1949 she went to Taipei, Taiwan and married Yun Shang Hsieh in 1950. They immigrated to USA in 1960.

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June Campbell

June Campbell

May 16, 2021

June Carolyn Campbell (nee Hillen) , 77 of Mason, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 with her family by her side. Born to Edward and Elizabeth (nee Friend) Hillen on July 3, 1943 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.

June was devoted to her career for over 30 years. She was a bank teller with Fifth...

Richard Carpenter, Jr

Richard Carpenter, Jr

May 16, 2021

Richard “Dick” Shepard Carpenter Jr , age 70, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home in West Chester, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 27, 1951, to Richard and Mary Jane (Gliatti) Carpenter in Toledo, Ohio. Richard was a graduate of St....

Byron Starr

Byron Starr

May 13, 2021

Byron C. Starr, 89 of Mason and formerly of Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born to Frank and Freida Delores (nee Tharp) Starr on May 22, 1931 in Williamsburg, Indiana.

Byron was a proud graduate of Williamsburg High School where he played basketball and went on to win the State Championship. He...

Harold E. Wilt

Harold E. Wilt

May 13, 2021

Harold E. Wilt, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born Tuesday, March 18, 1930 in Grafton, West Virginia.

After graduating from high school, Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force. Serving during the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

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Huoi Hom

Huoi Hom

May 9, 2021

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Huoi Sai Hom, 92 of West Chester, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2021. Born to Chinh Huynh and Huu Tran in Cambodia on November 29, 1928. Huoi is survived by her five children, Son; Tai Ngoc Duong, daughter in...

Karen Elizabeth Townsend

Karen Elizabeth Townsend

May 6, 2021

Karen Elizabeth (nee Weaver) Townsend, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the young age of 64. She was born Monday, February 4, 1957 in Canterbury, Great Britain.

With a constant smile on her face, Karen was a kind gentle spirit. On Saturday, July 19,...

Joseph Marafino

Joseph Marafino

May 2, 2021

Joseph Anthony Marafino , 73 of Lebanon passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born to Felix and Margaret Marafino in Rochester, New York. Joseph graduated from SUNY at Brockport with his Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1969. He furthered his education by earning his Master’s in Education from Arizona State University in 1978, and his Doctorate...

Judith A. Ruddy

Judith A. Ruddy

Apr 30, 2021

On April 30th, surrounded by family, Judy Ruddy was welcomed to her final home in Heaven. There, she will be reunited with her mother & father (Joseph & Ida Wolf), sister (Jean), 2 brothers (Carl & Warren) & granddaughter (Abigail) along with so many other family & friends.

At the age of 81, Judy lived a life...

Carl H. Ferrell

Carl H. Ferrell

Apr 29, 2021

WORLD WAR II VETERAN UNITED STATES NAVY

Carl H. Ferrell, 96, of Maineville, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Carl was born in Majestic, Kentucky to Frank and Ida Ferrell.

Carl's love was his family. He was a wonderful husband to Lillian for over 72 years. He was...

Kathleen Sole

Kathleen Sole

Apr 29, 2021

Kathleen ("Katie") Wargo Sole passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 at the Cedar Village Retirement Home in Mason, Ohio. She was born in Weirton, WV on August 5, 1935 to Charles and Catherine (nee Hatala) Wargo.

Kati e was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Catherine Wargo. and her husband, Charles Sole, who passed...

Mary Christine Boutross-Wright

Mary Christine Boutross-Wright

Apr 27, 2021

Mary Christine Boutross-Wright, 57 of West Chester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 while working in California. Born to James A. and Mary K. (nee Wilmot) Boutross on November 29, 1963 in Independence, Missouri.

Christy was a 1982 graduate of Purcell Marian High School and went on her earn her bachelor's degree of Science in...