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James J. Leckrone, 74 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 4:48 pm on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. He passed from this life surrounded by his family. Jim was known as dad, big brother, uncle, friend,but most importantly grandpa. Jim would do anything for Taylor, Ben, and Max. Jim graduated from high school at St. Aloysius where he excelled at a variety of sports. He received his bachelor of arts from Rio Grande College and his master of arts from Xavier University. He was a lifetime educator who began his career as an English teacher and coach at Sheridan High School then served as athletic director at Maysville Schools for several years. The highlight of his career...

Monica Rae Hoover of Junction City, Ohio went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Monica was born November 27, 1978 in Piqua, Ohio. She was the daughter of Cathy L. Boyden Dickson and the late Dean L. Dickson. Monica was a very compassionate registered nurse. During her career of 12 years, Monica worked for Mt. Carmel East and Riverview Surgery Center. Unfortunately her career ended when she was diagnosed with terminal Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in December of 2010. She was diagnosed recently in March of 2021 with small cell lung cancer. She loved life and fought this battle with courage, wisdom, and enormous faith in the Lord. Monica enjoyed many activities such as...

Rolland "Wimp" E. Gottke, 89 of New Lexington, Ohio died at 1:50 am on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 26, 1931 in Junction City, Ohio to the late Chester and Fern Garey Gottke. He was a veteran of the United State Air Force; a member of the BPOE #509 and Eagles #2070 both in New Lexington and James E. Fisher Post #376, American Legion, Junction City, Ohio. Survived by children, Susan (Edgar) Metzger of Junction City, Ricky (Dana) Gottke of Shawnee, Robert (Chris) Gottke of New Lexington and Lori Fink (Todd Taylor) of Junction City; 10 grandchildren, Billy, Brad, Brett, Brandon, Leslie, Jordan, Shawn, Nathan, Zachary and Ean; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters,...

Marian Eileen Ralston, 83, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 8:04 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Pickering House, FairHoPe Hospice, Lancaster, Ohio. Born Feb. 27, 1938 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Bernard and Christine Best Knox. She loved to golf; quilted, knitted, crocheted and sewed; and was an avid fan of the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Survived by her daughters, Connie (Bob) Mottern, Kim (Terry) Barnhart and Vicki Whitehead; four grandchildren, April (Chad) Gibbs, Marie (Jim) Hatert, Allison Brown and Patrick (Rachel) Barnhart; step-grandchildren, Jamie (Ellen) Whitehead and Jared (Sarah) Whitehead; great-grandchildren, Clay Finck, Logan and...

Elsie E. McMillan, 95, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 7:50pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at SKLD, New Lexington. Born January 31, 1926 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Howard F. and Flo Etta Starner Dickerson. Elsie was a member of the Covenant Community Church of New Lexington; she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren; she loved going to the Senior Center for lunch and playing bingo. Survived by her 2 daughters, Brenda Marie Taylor and Kimberly E. (Ralph) Halsey; grandchildren, Stacey (Doug) Eveland, Curtis (Anita) Wolfe, Ricky Taylor, Corey (Stephanie) Taylor, Lindsay McCollough and Megan Wagner; several great-grandchildren and 2 very special great-great-grandchildren,...

Jeff Jones, 60, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home, from cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 1961 to Betty Morgan Jones and the late William Jones. Jeff was a member of the South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington; he worked at PCC Airfoils for 40 years; he loved to whistle at work; he loved his family, children, and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; he enjoyed coaching his boys in sports and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the outdoors. Jeff loved living on his old country road; he had a caring and loving heart. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed and forever in our...

Judith A. Pacino, 71, of Junction City, Ohio died at 6:50pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home. Born March 13, 1950 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Ike and Marjorie Moore Poling. Judy was a member of the Junction City United Methodist Church; former co-owner of the Top Hat in Junction City; former owner of the Right Spot of Junction City and former owner of the Lexitonian Restaurant of New Lexington. Survived by her life partner, Frank Feigley; children, Joe (Brandy) Pacino, Jennifer (Chuck) Feigley and Rick Feigley; grandchildren, Marisa and Joseph Pacino, Brooklyn Roshon, Luke Steen, Danielle Conrad, Alex (Carly) Feigley and Jaymeson Feigley; great-grandchildren, Adrian, Greyson, Layne...

Joseph M. Yonis, Sr., 76, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 5:05pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 26, 1944 in Atlasburg, Pennsylvania to the late Mike F. and Agnes Dolores Budash Yonis. Joe was the owner and operator of Yonis and Sons Logging; very faithful member of South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington; he started the Hull Pottery Association and he loved to travel, big game hunting, trips and mowing his grass. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Groves Yonis; son, Edwin P. (Sheila) Yonis; grandchildren, Lorain (Dave) Hughes, Joseph Yonis and Jake Yonis; great-grandchildren, Riley and Heaven;...