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75, of Gulfport, FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. For full obituary, please visit www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com

Sean David McDine's life was tragically cut short on Friday, September 17th, 2021 while in Asheville, NC. Born on June 13, 1988 in Chicago, IL, Sean grew up throughout the Midwest, was an aspiring golfer, a commanding 6'4" basketball player, and an avid snowboarder. He attended Marshall University and the University of Cincinnati while concurrently working in the restaurant industry and manufacturing logistics, respectively. Most recently he worked in quality assurance in the manufacturing industry. Sean was many things to many people during his 33 years of life, a loving son, a protective brother, a "funcle" (aka fun uncle), a selfless companion, and a compassionate friend. No matter how...

Helen Josephine "Jo" Clem, 82, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Edward O. Clem, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Jo was born February 14th, 1939 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, daughter of John Frederick and Bertha Moore Krall. She received her Associate Degree in Interior Design from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. After working with Gail Green Interiors in New York City she established her own business, Interiors by Design. After retiring to Charleston, SC, Jo applied her talents to her own family, designing and building a family homestead that would...

Jane St. John Pence, 72, of Florence, wife of Dr. John W. Pence, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Florence. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 4:30 to 6 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will begin at 6 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer & Dementia Research at www.alz.org Jane was born August 8, 1949 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Donald St. John, Sr. And Betty Brehm St. John. Jane was an Administrative Assistant at the Owls Nest Recovery Center in Florence. Survivors include her husband, Dr John W. Pence, one son: Graham C. Olbur of...

Edna "Joan" Lane, age 89, of Somerset, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Signature Health Summit Manor in Columbia, KY. Joan was born on December 13, 1931 in Jellico, TN, to the late Milford and Minnie Ausmus Ollis. She is survived by one son, Michael (Richelle) Lane of Fairfield, OH; two daughters, Linda Lane of Somerset, KY and Lois Lane of Nancy, KY; one sister, Evelyn Anderson; four grandchildren, Tanya Lane, Mandy Lane, Alexis Fike-Lane, and Aryssa Lane, and three great-grandchildren, Allen Lane, Alena Lane, and Dakota Lane. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lane; two sons, Ronald Lane and Keith Lane; two grandchildren, James...

David Michael Slezak, 68 of Roswell, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2021. David was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 16, 1952 to Paul A. and Marie D. Slezak. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1970 and attended Miami University Middletown and the Berklee Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He has resided in Atlanta since the early 1980's . David was devoted to his family, his friends, and his faith which he loved to share. Like his Father Paul, David played the bass and had a life-long love of music of all kinds, and was well known as a local musician. He had a passion for history, telling stories, and pizza. David was cherished by all for his sunny...

Mrs. Norma Mae Milton Hubbard, age 82, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on October 25, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Spivey Milton. Norma was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated in 1976 from Hamilton High School. Norma was raised in the Grace Methodist Church and was baptized on May 17, 1953 at the Baptist Church in Franklin, Ohio. On February 22, 1964 she was united in marriage to E. Eugene Hubbard in Hamilton, Ohio. This happy union of 54 years was blessed with a son, Scott. During high school she worked for Mosler Safe Company in Hamilton and after graduation she worked for the Second National Bank there. Norma and Eugene moved...

Dale Lynn Phillips, of Augusta, Ga, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was 67. Dale was born in Hamilton Ohio on June 12, 1953. He was one of three sons born in Hamilton to Bill Lee Phillips of Greensboro, GA and the late Lois Jean Marcum Phillips. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Denver, CO. Dale had a long and successful 25 year career as Operations Manager for Coleman Flooring and tile, located in Illinois. Dale moved to Augusta, Ga. in 2018, where he became Sales Manager at the Augusta Weinberger's furniture store retiring early this year. His interests included golfing, fishing, snow and water skiing. He attended Walker United Methodist Church in Greensboro. ...

Winfred Lee Begley, 82, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Florida. He was born in Clay City, Kentucky on July 6, 1938 to the late Herman and Nancy Larison Begley. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1969 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a 32nd degree Mason member since 1984 (Benjamin Franklin Lodge), a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was an auctioneer since 1971 and received many awards for the #1 Auctioneer in Lake Placid Florida and awarded the Kentucky Colonel Award in 1986. He is survived by nine children, Debra (Len) Hampton, Shane (Ashley) Begley, Michael Begley, Sherman (Jen) Walton, Jimmy (Pam) Walton, Brenda Knuckles,...

Mary Jo Schawe, born Mary Jo Murphy, daughter to Clarabelle and Clarence Murphy, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Anderson, SC on January 13, 2021. Mary Jo was born on January 24, 1933 in Middletown, OH, but spent the majority of her life in Hamilton, OH. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951 and married Richard (Dick) Schawe on June 20, 1953. They later moved to Anderson, SC in 1991 to be closer to family. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband in 2007 after 54 years of marriage. She was an active member of the Philanthropic Education Organization for women's education and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She played a mean game of bridge, gin rummy, mahjong, and...

Patricia Jean Wenzel Wolf, age 84, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2020, the 63rd anniversary of her marriage to Joseph Wolf. Pat was born in Alton, Illinois and raised in Lakewood, Ohio. As a young girl, she was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, often waiting outside the gates of Municipal Stadium for autographs of her favorite players. Pat graduated from Miami University where she was named ZBT Sweetheart of 1957. At the ZBT fraternity house, she caught the eye of Joe Wolf who was the love of her life for over 63 years. Pat and Joe began their family in Hamilton, Ohio. They were both very community-oriented and Pat served on the board of Planned...

Barry Begley, 66, of Liberty, went to be with Jesus on October 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Church. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.

Doris Ann Farmer, 91, passed away September 30 at Four Seasons Health Center in Columbus, Indiana. A Memorial Service for Doris will be held Saturday, October 10 at 12 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House.

Doris Ann Farmer, 89, passed away September 30 at Four Seasons Health Center. Doris was born in 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio to John and Matilda Krazl. She grew up in Hamilton, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Charles Russell. They married in 1950 and moved to Marion, Indiana where they raised their three children. Doris was a full-time homemaker and retired to Columbus, Indiana after the death of her husband. She was an active volunteer at the Columbus Senior Center. Doris is survived by her daughter, Terilyn (William) Voegtle; her son, Matthew David (Paula) Farmer; Daughter in law, Rhonda Farmer; grandchildren, Kathryn (Kevin) Wood, Elizabeth Voegtle, Andrea (Willie) Roegner,...

Lt. Clifford Pace, US Navy (ret) passed away on June 26, 2020. With his passing only one member of his WWII Naval fighter squadron, VC 79, remains. Clifford was born in Hamilton, Ohio and at a very young age developed a love of flying. This love for flying was fostered by many training flights at Hogan Field in Hamilton. When the opportunity arose Clifford joined the Navy to become a fighter pilot. He was assigned to the South Pacific arena of combat during WWII, and flew off the USS Sargent Bay. While on this combat assignment he flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Though his flying career would ultimately allow him the opportunity to fly almost a 100 different aircraft, including jet...

Colleen Karol "Boots" Schuster, 92, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2020. Survivors include her niece, Nancy (Mike) Mansfield; great nephew, Brian Mansfield and family; great niece, Kim Good and family; sister, Betty Webb; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence Schuster and Donald Schuster. Visitation will be 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Friday, June 26, 2020 with a funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. Burial will be at The Gardens at Olive Branch. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com

64, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. A celebration of life will be held for Ron and his loved ones at Clark Legacy Center in Lexington later this summer, date TBD. Details will be released by the family. www.clarklegacycenter.com

Wanda M. Fike, 88 and widow of Gerald C. Fike passed away April 21, 2020 in Lexington, KY. She was born to the late Bernard J. and Eileen Marie Gues Smithbauer on Feb. 24, 1932 in Nicktown, PA. She studied under concert bassoonist Ferdinand Del Negro and was a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club member as a real estate agent in Hamilton, OH. She was a Catholic Christian. Mrs. Fike's survivors include her five children, Michael Bernard Fike of Middletown, OH, Donald Paul (Suzanne) Fike of North Carolina, Catherine Diann (Gilbert) Karrick of Lexington, KY, Melissa Marie (Raymond) Curtis of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Laura Sue (Dennis) Jones of Hamilton, OH; brother David Smithbauer of...

Edward Wayne Owens, 59 of Pigeon Forge, TN, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Edward had a passion for others and helping anyone who he could throughout his life. He found his calling while working at Dollywood in Country Fair, where he enjoyed working with the kids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Margie Owens; and brother, Lester William Owens. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Owens; his children; sister, Charlotte Owens; brother, David Owens Sr.; and many other friends and family. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

Betty Jean Davis died January 19, 2020 at home in Tallahassee surrounded by her immediate family. She was born October 18, 1933. She was the daughter of Eugene Ihle and Hazel Brubaker. In 1976 She married Dr. Ernie Davis, then moved to Bradenton, Florida. The lived there for 18 years then returned to Hamilton, Ohio. She Is survived by her devoted daughter Joy (David) Dowdy, of Tallahassee, Florida and son Greg Scheid of Lebanon, Ohio. She is also survived by three stepchildren Madalyn (Dale) Lester of Hamilton, Ohio, Larry Davis (Joanna) of Wilmington, N.C. and Jeff Davis (Belinda) of Hamilton, Ohio. Survived by two grandchildren and seven step grandchildren, and two great...

Curtis Gene Vandeventer, 70, of Trenton, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Hamilton, Ohio. Born on March 28, 1949, in Butler County Ohio. Curtis was the son of Curt and Sadie (Lovins) Vandeventer. He dwelled with his friend Vickie Short in North Vernon, In, during the last few years of his life. He accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at 17 years of age. His working career consisted of a welder, an HVAC technician, iron worker and rigger. He ended his working career self employed using his many skills. He is survived by his mother, Sadie Vandeventer of Middletown, Ohio; daughter, Gena (Steve) Etson of...