Recent Obituaries

William “Pat” O’Leary, 86, of Sidney, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. William was born November 28, 1936 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Emerson and Elisabeth (Bauer) O’Leary. On December 29, 1956, William married Judy (DeWeese) O’Leary who survives.     William is survived by his wife, Judy along with three children, Kimberly (Alan) Hoying of Sidney, Ohio, Kevin O’Leary of Sidney, Ohio, and...

Nellie Ann (Wolfe) Miller, 87, of Sidney, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 at her residence in Sidney. She was born October 2, 1935, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Clyde and Beatrice (Hamaker) Idle-Wolfe. Nell was the eldest of nice children and is survived by her seven children Sharon (John) Strayer, of Sidney, Ohio, Deb Tennery of Sidney, Ohio, David (Sara) Tennery, of Colorado, Diane (Alan) Leander of West Virginia, Kathy Hamblin of Sidney, Ohio, Terry (Linda) Miller of...

Corliss (Red) E. Hinkle, 83, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on August 26, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born February 9, 1940, in Sidney, Ohio, the son of Leroy and Katherine (Peters) Hinkle. Corliss is survived by his five children, Russell Stemen of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jean (Ron) Murphy of Sidney, Ohio, John (Hope) Konst of Akron, Ohio, James (Deborah) Earl of Lima, Ohio, Lavern Hinkle of Kansas City, along with four siblings, Elizabeth (Charley)...

David (Dave) Richard Miller, age 81 of Sidney, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his sleep, at his residence. Dave was born June 1, 1942 in Sidney, Ohio to the late James F. & Catherine R. (Wesbecher) Miller. On October 5, 1963, Dave married Joan M. (Gepfrey) Miller at St Remy Catholic Church in Russia, Ohio.  They were married for 59 years, (a short 45 days away from celebrating their 60th Anniversary, which Dave was looking forward to)...

Lawrence (Larry) A. Myers Jr., 57, of Sidney, Ohio passed away on August 4, 2023, at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born February 13, 1966 in Troy, Ohio, the son of Lawrence Sr. and Norma (Ankeney) Myers. Larry is survived by his children Megan Myers of Sidney, Ohio, Mitchell Myers of Troy, Ohio, step daughter Malia McMahan of Sidney, Ohio, lifelong partner Tiffany McMahan of Sidney, Ohio, and two grandchildren Mias Myers and Maizlee Myers, and three siblings, Melody Taylor,...

Viola H. (Adams) Richards, 87, of Sidney, Ohio passed away on July 21, 2023, surrounded by family in Piqua, Ohio. She was born October 27, 1935 in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of John and Della May (Moore) Adams. Viola is survived by one son-in-law, Sheldon Parker and one daughter-in-law Jennifer Richards, two sisters Mary Conormon and Bobbie Fay Underwood both of West Virginia, eleven grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by...

Dennis J. Mawhorr, 72, of Sidney, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2023.  He was born January 20, 1951 in Sidney, Ohio the son of James and Katherine (Kinstler) Mawhorr.  Dennis was preceded in death by both his parents, James and Katherine Mawhorr; sister, Janice (Mawhorr) Fullenkamp; and niece, Amanda (Fullenkamp) Walters.  He is survived by his nieces, Julia (Rick) Kremer, Kimberly (Fred) Thomas and Lori Bostick. Also surviving are two cousins Bev (Fred) Gross and Larry (Arla)...

Elvin L. Stooksbury, 75, of Sidney, Ohio passed away on July 9, 2023, at Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio. He was born February 17, 1948 in Duff, Tennessee, the son of Elvin Stooksbury Sr. and Ruth (Milton) Douglas. Elvin is survived by his significant other Delores Blankenship and his children, David (Melissa) Stooksbury, Derrick (Lorie) Stooksbury, Joseph Stooksbury, and Chelsie Blankenship, eighteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one sister Ruth...

Danny R. Gallagher, 67, of Sidney, Ohio passed away on July 2, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was born November 8, 1955 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of Clinton and Evelyn (Fuller) Gallagher. On December 31, 2000, he married Ruth (Ahrns) Gallagher, who survives. Along with Ruth, he is survived by his children, April (Michael) Richards, Danielle (Andrew) Evilsizor, Jennifer Michael, Amy Wilson, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and two siblings Cindy (Jeff)...

Edward L. Vance, 78, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. He was born April 6, 1945 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mary (McArthur) Vance. On January 8, 1971, he married Judy (Horn) Vance, who survives. Along with Judy, he is survived by his children, Todd (Cindy) Price, Tim (Kay) Price, Amanda (Jonathan) Young, Mary K (Brian) Rachel, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild,...