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Nora B. Oliver, 85, of New Albany, Indiana formerly of Lafayette, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd. Bea was born on May 23, 1936 in Temple Hill, Kentucky and raised in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was one of eight children born to James Robert and Doyle "Pitcock" Coe. Bea graduated from Temple Hill High School in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1954. While Attending Temple High School, she met and married the love of her life Marshall "Daryl" Oliver on September 11, 1954. There were married four days shy of their 63rd wedding anniversary when Daryl passed away on September 7, 2017. When her husband returned home from the Army, Bea and Daryl and their first...

For Franciscan Friar John Curran, an early love of words and language blossomed into a life of service to those who struggle to be understood or hear the Good News of God's Eternal Word. He spent 35 years of his ministry in the southwestern United States, bringing his gifts to the people and immersing himself in their language and culture. Friar John Curran OFM Conv. died on April 28, 2022, in New Albany, Indiana. He was born John William Curran to John Leonard and Helen Elizabeth (Doerr) Curran on May 2, 1941. He was predeceased by his parents. After graduating from St. Xavier High School and Bellarmine College in Louisville, Kentucky, he entered the Order of Friars Minor Conventual in...

While working as a pastor early in his Franciscan ministry, Friar Don Adamski OFM Conv. developed a deep love for God's people and a wide appreciation for their different cultures. "He was happiest when working with people," a Friar said. "He always had an easy way of being with them, and they always brought out the best in him." Friar Don Adamski died on March 28, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He was born Donald Joseph Adamski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 17, 1948, to Donald and Eleanor (Bogaski) Adamski. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by: sisters Carol Anne Bricker and Diane Eileen Kent; brother David Michael; brothers-in-law John Kent and Bob Bricker;...

While working as a pastor early in his Franciscan ministry, Friar Don Adamski OFM Conv. developed a deep love for God's people and a wide appreciation for their different cultures. "He was happiest when working with people," a Friar said. "He always had an easy way of being with them, and they always brought out the best in him." Friar Don Adamski died on March 28, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He was born Donald Joseph Adamski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 17, 1948, to Donald and Eleanor (Bogaski) Adamski. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by: sisters Carol Anne Bricker and Diane Eileen Kent; brother David Michael; brothers-in-law John Kent and Bob Bricker;...

John T. Winkler, age 75, of Greenville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 in New Albany, Indiana. John was born on January 24, 1947 to the late Bernard "B.J" and Rosemary Winkler. He worked as a tool and mold designer for Jones Machine and Tool in Palmyra Indiana where he had worked since 1997. He also served his country in the United States Navy. John enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Johns family was very important to him. He also loved his dachshund, Snoopy. In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Winkler and sister, Susie Winkler. John is Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carolyn S. Winkler; daughters,...

From his own deep treasure of talents and interests, and modeling his service on the example of the Good Shepherd, Franciscan Friar Pius Poff poured his generous heart into parish communities across the Midwest. He greeted all with a smile or a laugh, but for those in need he was always ready to listen, assist, or console. One Friar noted that "he was a pastor until he died, and active until about two weeks before his death. He gave it all and took nothing." Friar Pius Poff OFM Conv. died on March 16, 2022. He was born Robert Joseph to Julius and Catherine (Batliner) Poff on November 6, 1934. He was predeceased by his parents Julius and Catherine (Batliner) Poff; his brothers Carl and...

Taking nothing for his journey except a passion to share the Good News of the Gospel, especially its message of peace, Franciscan Friar Ivan Rohloff's 23 years of missionary service took him to Central America, Uzbekistan, and eventually to Russia, fulfilling his lifelong dream. Friar Ivan Rohloff OFM Conv. died on March 6, 2022 in Mesilla Park, New Mexico. He was born John Anthony Rohloff on May 27, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Edward and Marion (Wernette) Rohloff. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers Joseph, Carl, Thomas, and James; and his sister Elizabeth Bond. He is survived by his brother Robert and more than 40 nieces and nephews. He professed Simple Vows on July...

Anthony E. Stottman, 33, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Anthony was born December 30, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joe and Anne Stottman III. He was a steel worker with Mill Steel Company in Jeffersonville. Anthony is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Shirley and Maurice Ireland and paternal grandparents, Betty and Joe Stottman Jr. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Woods Stottman; a son, Julian Woods; parents, Joe and Anne Stottman III; twin sister, Jennifer Stottman; a brother, Johnathan Stottman and several aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. A visitation for Anthony will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and...

Cynthia G. "Cindy" Rice, 67, of Sellersburg, passed away on January 17, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born November 5, 1954 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Laura Calhoun. Cindy was a medical assistant and a member of Silver Street United Methodist Church in New Albany. Her parents, Arthur and Laura Calhoun, and her husband, Rick Rice, preceded her in death. Cindy is survived by her sons, Brad Rice (McKenna), Sam Harp (Lea Anne); brother, Ronnie Calhoun; sister, Sheila Hawthorne (Howard); grandchildren, Samuel Harp, Charles Harp (Brylie), Ryan Harp (Haylee), Christian Harp, Bradley Harp, Emerson Rice, and Myles Rice. Visitation will be...

Patricia Ann Cobb, 79, of Bloomington, Indiana formerly of New Albany, Indiana passed away November 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Evelyn Gleason. Patricia was a retired director of Nursing and was a career LPN with various nursing facilities across Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Walker and a son-in-law, Joe Gronotte. Patricia is survived by her devoted loving husband of 57 years, Mike Cobb; six children, Micki Gronotte, Marcy (Danny) Wilson, Mike Jr. (Jessica),...

White hair and beard, western hat and boots - Friar Maurice Hayes could be mistaken for Santa Claus or a retired cowboy. But as a Franciscan, he devoted himself to the Gospel Life, ministering quietly and humbly, always finding new ways to spread the message of God's love to the people he served. Friar Maurice Hayes OFM Conv. died on July 14, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born Charles Conrad Hayes on February 12, 1943, in Sunfish, Kentucky, to Thomas Millard and Ruth Ann (French) Hayes. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers Thomas Melvin, James Anthony, Pius, Marion Patrick, and Paul Howard Hayes, and by his sisters Ethel Justice, Mary Charlene Olivastro, Lucy Ellen...

FRIAR EDMUND GOLDBACH OFM CONV., Friar Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. lived with a quiet, peaceful certainty that God would guide him to where he was needed, where God wanted him to be. A profound prayer life reinforced his faith and trust that God would always provide. Friar Edmund passed away on March 14, 2021, in Edina, Minnesota. He was born Clarence George Goldbach, Jr. to Clarence and Mary Regina (Clinton) Goldbach in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Dennis, and is survived by his sisters Nancy Jean Engle (+Don) and Barbara Ann Lesniak (+Don), 10 nieces and nephews, and nearly 40 great-nieces and -nephews. After graduating from the...

Mary Patricia Dunlap, 80, of Branchville, Indiana passed away January 7, 2021 at Norton Healthcare. She was born on February 27, 1940 in Edwardsville, Indiana to the late Jack and Marie Smith. She was retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a member of Lilly Dale Church of Christ. Mary loved traveling, spending time with her animals on the farm, and loved taking care of others especially her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon Howard Dunlap; a daughter, Laura Foe; and two sisters, Jacqueline Schmidt and Nina Ballard. Mary is survived by a son, Charles (Angie) Foe; two granddaughters, Hallie (Zac Lewis) Foe and Kimberly (Joey) Powers;...

Carol Lee Mawod, 80, of Orosi, California passed away December 22, 2020 at Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on February 13, 1940 in Visalia, California to the late Wentworth W. and Thelma D. Jordan. Carol taught school, had an extensive aviary, was an animal lover and worked alongside of her late husband managing World Wide Citrus. She spent the last 4 years with her son, Michael in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Mawod. Carol is survived by a son, Michael (Stephen Zocklein) Mawood of Louisville, Kentucky; a daughter, Julie Mawod of Guerneville, California; and a granddaughter, Emma of...

Roberta Jane Tewalt Breece, September 4, 1927-November 9, 2020. Jane was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She spent many weekends and parts of summers along the Delaware River in a cabin located in the berg of Masthope, Pennsylvania. She had early memories of the Forest Hill Field Club in Newark and graduated from Prospect Hill Country Day School. In the mid-forties she worked in New York City as a reservationist at United airlines and also in the trust department at Chase Manhattan Bank. She loved to reminisce about attending a dinner where Tom Harmon received the Heisman Trophy at the Downtown Athletic club where her father, Robert F. Tewalt, was a long-time member. Jane went on...

Elizabeth R. Bartelt, 96, passed away September 2, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd. Bette was born in April 1924 in Huntingburg, Indiana to the late Florentine J. and Pauline Woerter Mundy. As a polio survivor, she volunteered to teach students who had polio with the American Polio Association. She was retired from the Greater Clark County School System with over 25 years of service as a Educator. Bette was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and the Kentuckiana Round Dance Council. She volunteered to play piano at soup kitchens around Kentuckiana. She is survived by son, Phillip; two grandchildren, John and Meg; four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is...

L. Bryce Whitson, Jr., 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 after a three year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bryce was born on February 16, 1982 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late L. Bryce and Sharon Hartman Whitson. He received his Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue in 2009, and was a former employee of Naval Surface Warfare Center until he started his dream job with Hendrick Motorsports. His hobbies include running triathlons where he completed both Ironman 70.3 and Ironman 140.6 in Louisville, Kentucky and the Mag 7 Series in Bloomington, Indiana. He...

Alma Schaffner, 95, of New Albany, passed away May 11, 2020 at Diversicare-Providence. She was born on December 25, 1924 in New Braunfels, Texas to the late Harry and Hulda Pantermuehl Sr. She was a retired seamstress for Amalgamated and was a devote Catholic. She was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in New Albany where she was a member of the Alter Society. She volunteered spent many hours helping others at the old St. Edwards Hospital and Providence Healthcare. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in by her husband, Louis E. Schaffner, Sr.; siblings, Wayne Pantermuehl, Rosie Schultze, Audrey Robertson, Harry "Rock" Pantermuehl Jr., Leroy Pantermuehl, Althea...

Marilyn Joyce Peyton, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on May 3, 2020, from Covid pneumonia. Marilyn was born on April 8, 1930, in Danville Indiana, to Carol and Charles Ralph Walter. Her childhood in Danville was filled with music. She played the accordion in a family band, The Walter Sisters, with Jill on the organ and Shirley on the marimba. Marilyn spent 4 years at Earlham College where she made life-long friends and graduated in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, George Mitchell, (deceased 1977), and embarked on an adventurous life, living in many places while raising her children, Gregg and Cheryl. Throughout her life she was a teacher: formally as a high school...

Mr. Randy Lee Hotmer, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 71. Randy was born to parents Robert and Patricia Hotmer on August 3, 1948 in Pemberville, OH. He was the eldest of two sons and attended Eastwood High School. In 1970, he married his wife, Connie Ingram who survives him in addition to his three children: Heather Hotmer, Aimee Ryan (Drew), and Kirt Hotmer (Tania). nine loving grandchildren, one brother Ryan Hotmer (Patti) and two nephews. Randy served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He served honorably in the Old Guard stationed in Arlington VA, achieving the rank of Specialist 4. Randy's experience in the Old Guard played a very...

Joanne Green LaFollette Hale, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2020 while surrounded in love by her family and friends. Born on February 10, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lot and Mary Green, she dedicated her life to the service of others. Joanne graduated from Butler University where she was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority and obtained her BS in Zoology. She went on to earn her AA in Nursing from Indiana University Southeast and a BSN from the University of Louisville. After college, Joanne had a long and successful career in nursing as an RN on Norton's Gynecology Floor, served as Adjunct Professor at IUS, and was a pioneer in infant stimulation as a small...