Obituaries Listing
Janet M. Ellars
Jul 27, 2023
Janet Marie (Oiler) Ellars, 86 years old, passed away Thursday July 27th. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Forrest (Foss) Ellars Jr; her parents Carl Oiler Sr and Jemima (Chenault) Oiler; brother Charles Oiler; sister Sarah Joan (Oiler) Glass; sister in laws Melanie (Miller) Oiler and Mary Janice (Roby) Oiler; brother in law Greg Ellars;...
David L. McAninch
Jul 25, 2023
David L. McAninch, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born May 30, 1928 to the late Hubert C. and Ana Belle (Valentine) McAninch. David was a proud Navy Veteran, a member of the Warren Ave. Church of Nazarene, an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati Bengals fan.
He is preceded in death by...
Garry Johnston
Jul 21, 2023
Garry Johnston, age 72, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. He joined the United States Army in October 1969, and served two tours in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in October 1972. Following his time in the Army, Garry worked many years in the manufacturing and transportation industry.
Garry...
Leo Slusher
Jul 19, 2023
Leo Slusher, Jr. arrived on earth in Cincinnati, OH August 10, 1953 and left us on July 19, 2023 in the village where he spent most of his life, West Jefferson, OH. His departure was sudden and due to cardiac arrest. Leo was a hard worker, a musician, an artist, a loyal friend to many people, and in his spare...
Freda Corney
Jul 15, 2023
Freda M. Corney, 85, of West Jefferson, OH passed away on July 15th, 2023. Freda was born in Matewan, WV on May 9, 1938 to Otis and Nora (Kincade) Davis.
She is survived by her children, Libby (Charles) Corney and Michael (Connie) Corney; her grandchildren Levi (Amanda) Corney, Brenda (Mack) Macalou and Chad Corney; her great-grandchildren Ashton Corney, Marley...
Virginia "Jenny" Conley
Jul 5, 2023
Virginia “Jenny” Conley (Kitchen), 93, of Lilly Chapel, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 5th, 2023, surrounded by family.
Born June 5th, 1930 in Blevins, Kentucky. She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Kitchen.
She attended Fairfield High School and had been a member of Lilly Chapel United Methodist Church. Famous for her home cooking and quilt making, her...
Patricia A. Kay
Jul 1, 2023
Patricia A. Kay, age 86, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at The Wexner Medical Center-OSU Hospital. Born in Logan, Ohio to the late Elsie and William Elkins, Pat was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilbur F. Kay and her siblings Billy Elkins, Paul Elkins, Jean Doris and Conrad “Connie” Elkins. She...
James "Jim" R. Barr
Jun 24, 2023
James “Jim” Robert Barr, Sr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 92.
Jim was born on October 30, 1930, in Milford Center, Ohio. He was raised by his beloved mother Lila Barr. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Audrey Anne Brink and together they wrote a love story that went...
Seth Richard "Dick" Riggle
Jun 19, 2023
Seth Richard “Dick” Riggle, age 86, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away at home on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1937 in Athens, Ohio, to the late Harry Riggle and Mary Virginia Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Harry Eugene, Robert Lewis, and William...
Matthew R. Huffman
Jun 16, 2023
Matthew Robert Huffman, 67, passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his entire family on Friday, June 16, 2023. He finished his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University. He was born in Greenville, Ohio on April 7, 1956 to R. Dean and Phyllis K. (Elliott) Huffman. He attended high school at West...
Marion "Ron" Stevens
Jun 10, 2023
Marion “Ron” Stevens, 88, of West Jefferson, OH passed away surrounded by his family on June 10th, 2023. Ron was born in Wheeling, WV on June 2, 1935 to Marion and Ella (Henderson) Stevens. He is survived by his sons Greg (Teresa) Stevens and Jim (Jessi) Stevens; his grandchildren Pami (Chaz) Curry, Shelbi (Tyler) Wise, Jami Stevens, Jennifer (Chris) Pannelle...
Tracy Nicole Hampp
Jun 8, 2023
Tracy Nicole Hampp, age 34, of West Jefferson, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel and Jeanette Hampp. Tracy was an AVID OSU Fan, always cheering on the Buckeyes! She also enjoyed watching Full Throttle Saloon and looking at motorcycles. She was a proud...
Lenore Jean Homoelle
Jun 7, 2023
Lenore Jean Homoelle, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1926, in Kenton, Ohio
She was preceded in death by her Mother: Daisy (Sams) Breidenbach, Father: Edward Breidenbach, Siblings: Helen (Breidenbach) Bostelman and her husband Otto Bostelman, Theodore (Barbara) Breidenbach, nephew: Christopher Breidenbach, Son: Robert Homoelle, daughter in-law: Thelma Homoelle , son...
Larry Rollins
Jun 4, 2023
Larry S. Rollins, age 73, passed away on June 4, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Larry retired from Yellow Freight after 30 plus years. He took great interest in wood working, playing golf, and being silly with his son-in-law Jim. Larry’s greatest pride in life was his three grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. The void they will face...
Ruth Lucille Pelphrey
Jun 3, 2023
Ruth Lucille Pelphrey went home to her Lord on June 3, 2023, after a long,full life of ninety-six years. A loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister toher family. An active woman who worked after graduation and turned herhigh school bookkeeping classes into a continuous accounting career untilretirement. She enjoyed a variety of crafts, home projects, visiting familyand friends and travel,...
Frank B. Barton
May 19, 2023
Frank Baker Barton passed away on May 19th surrounded by family after a strong 5-month battle with lung cancer at the age of 68. Frank graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1972 and shortly after that joined the Navy for 8 years. He retired from the USPS in 2014.
Frank loved riding his Harley and completed across 42 out...
Grace Neal
May 8, 2023
Grace Neal, age 85, of West Jefferson, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. She enjoyed attending many Sunday Worship services, gardening and being outdoors. She loved bluegrass music and spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Julia Harrison, daughters Vikki Turiaga and Monika Hensel, sister Sara Kauffman and brother Charles Harrison. Survived...
Harper Edith Kronk
May 7, 2023
Harper Kronk, age 6 months, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Harper was preceded in death by her brother Jack Kronk, Jr., sister Riley Kronk and grandfather Terry Schlachter. She is survived by her parents Jack and Jill Kronk, sister Alexis, brother Garrett, her grandparents Wanda Schlachter, Tim & Traci Kronk, great-grandmother Rosemary Thomas, and...
Sharon K. Schenk
Apr 30, 2023
Sharon K. (Shepherd) Schenk, age 77, of Marion, Ohio, formerly a resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jennie & Marvin Shepherd, Sharon was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1963. A Registered Nurse, she started her career at Doctor’s West Hospital in 1966...
Mildred Honaker
Apr 25, 2023
Mildred V. Honaker, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mildred is survived by her loving daughters and other family members who will all miss her greatly.
The family will welcome friends Friday, April 28, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., with Funeral Service to immediately follow visitation at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Smith officiating, at...



