Fred M. Summers, 84, of Wilmington, passed away on May 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Julia Curry, of seven years. Fred was born on April 8, 1938 in Wilmington, a son of the late Bert and Alberta (Gray) Summers. He graduated with the Wilmington High School Class of 1956 and from Wilmington College in 1960. His athletic accomplishments earned him nine varsity letters, starring in football, basketball, track and field. He was awarded the Denver Williams Cup for scholar-athlete in 1956....

Albert Lee Doyle, age 83, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus Friday, May 20, 2022.  He was in the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospice Unit.  Albert was born October 31, 1938, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, the son of the late James and Martha (Tudor) Doyle.  Albert was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the close of the Korean War.  He enjoyed socializing, and never met a stranger.  He enjoyed hanging out with...

Russell Levi Stone, age 33, of the New Antioch Community, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born September 24, 1988 in Wilmington, the son of Estel and Jeannie (Huston) Stone. Russell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, mushroom hunting, and just about anything outside. He also enjoyed playing his guitar. More than anything, he loved his family. Russell is survived by his parents, Estel and Jeannie Stone of New Antioch; daughters, Lila, Faith, and Ivory Stone, all...

Kathleen Lynn Mann, age 52, of Blanchester, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.  She was born November 6, 1969, in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Frank and Geraldine (Elliott) Irick.  She was a member of the Blanchester High School Class of 1989. Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends.  She loved laughing, joking, having fun times, and enjoyed a nice cold beer.  She is survived by...

Martha Pauleva Saylor, age 81, of New Vienna, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Ohio Living Cape May.  She was born October 7, 1940, in Belfast, Ohio the daughter of the late James H. and Dorothy May (Rodgers) Storer.  Martha was a social butterfly and very active in her community.  She was a proud 50-year member of the New Vienna Church of Christ; 50-year member of the D.A.R. waw-wil-a-way meeting; charter member of the Ohio Society of Colonial...

Robert Allen “Bob” Cochran, age 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.    Bob was born March 15, 1936 in Madeira, Ohio the son of the late Chris and Lenora (Davis) Cochran. He started working for Chaney Tire in 1965, and retired after 34 years of service.  He loved collecting old toys, especially old toy cars.  He also enjoyed shooting pool with his friends at the senior citizens...

Robert E. “Bob” Burgel, age 70, of Fairfield Township, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center.  He was born June 23, 1951 in Washington C.H., Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Rita Ann (Flint) Burgel.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and was a Purple Heart Recipient.  He served during the Vietnam War.  Bob was an electrician by trade, and retired from Miller-Coors in Trenton...

Richard Jones, age 57, of Manchester, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home.  He was born November 26, 1964, in Adams County, the son of the late Raymond and Donna (Davis) Jones, he was on of eleven children.  Richard enjoyed playing guitar and singing.  He was very artistic and had a talent for drawing. He also enjoyed fishing, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family and friends.  Richard is survived by two children, Amanda Lynn Jones of Wilmington, and...

Truman Bell Stroop, Jr., age 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born March 10, 1937, in East Danville, Ohio, the son of the late Truman and Mary (McAdams) Stroop, Sr.  Truman enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and Blue Grass music.  He never met a stranger, he loved everyone, and all the local kids knew him as “Grandpa”, he will be missed.  He is survived by his daughter, Elvira (Nathan...

They say the strongest soldiers are selected to endure the toughest battles and that is exactly who Marc was, a soldier. Even though he was at war with the past traumas of his life, he was still able to leave an everlasting imprint on the hearts of so many. He was a protector of the ones he loved and cared so much for. His personality tended to uplift everyone around him, and those memories are a blessing to hold on to. He was very much loved as a son, brother, family member and friend....