Obituary Listing

December 8, 2024

Gary Shaw, of Brookville, was born on April 23, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son to Virgil and Della Laudemann Shaw. After graduating from Ross High School, Gary began farming with his uncle.

Gary married Nina Shaw on August 28, 1972 in Jellico, Tennessee and together they raised four daughters, Melanie, Tami, Trisha and Chelsea. Gary farmed...

December 6, 2024

Frank H. Stallo, of Brookville, was born on July 25, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio a son to Edward and Wilma Tobergta Stallo.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. On Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 60, he passed away unexpectedly at his residence.

Survivors include his siblings Ron (Terry) Stallo, Donald (Barb)...

December 2, 2024

Barbara (Kaiser) Reed, of West Harrison, was born on June 14, 1963, in Connersville, a daughter to Harry and Viola Singer Kaiser.  After graduating from Brookville High School, she attended Cincinnati State and received her associate degree. Barb married David Reed on November 24, 1990, at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church and together they raised two daughters, Emily and...

November 27, 2024

Alma Julia (Riehle) Laker, 90, of Sunman passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at The Chateau in Batesville. Alma was born on July 3, 1934 in Ripley County to parents Edward and Edna (Forthofer) Riehle. Alma was united in marriage to Harry Laker on July 12, 1958 at St. Nicholas Church and together they had six children. She attended...

November 23, 2024

Sarita Perry, of Sunman, was born on August 11, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter to Henry Hall and Wilma Wood (Hall). She is survived by her husband, Fred Perry, whom she married on December 24, 1977.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 63, she...

November 16, 2024

David Frank Rockafellow, age 74, of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 7, 1950, in Flint Michigan to Allen and Oral (Murray) Rockafellow.  He married Darlene Richmond on July 2nd, 1981, in Oscoda, Michigan. Together they had six children: Cindy Rockafellow, of Florida, Stacy (Suzann) Robinson, of Martinsville IN,...

November 9, 2024

Clifford Carl Sucietto was born on July 15, 1933, in Cincinatti, OH a son to the late John and Mary (Purcell) Sucietto. He proudly served his country in the US Army.  Clifford was a member of the Purcell Knights of Columbus and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brookville. He married his wife of 68 years, Clare McDonald on December...

November 1, 2024

Donald W. Stall, of Sunman, was born on September 7, 1955, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, a son to Carl and Aliene Moore Stall.  Donnie had a passion for fixing cars and owned his own auto body repair shop for many years.  On May 15, 2010, he married the love of his life, Linda (Sissie) Mounts.  When he...

October 25, 2024

Paul Robison, Jr. was born on August 31, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, a son to Paul and Nora Robison. Paul was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served his country in the Vietnam War. Paul married Debra Sue Lawrence on June 10, 1972, and together they had two loving children. He worked as an engineer in the...

October 23, 2024

Allen "Ace" McCool was born on September 26, 1946, in Batesville, a son to Estal and Mildred McCool. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Allen was a member of the Sunman American Legion Post 337 for over 50 years. He married Donna Richter Dudley in 1981, having just recently celebrated their 43rd anniversary. In his free...

October 17, 2024

Carrie Hornberger, of Sunman, was born on January 21, 1973, in Batesville a daughter to Howard and Audrey Riehle Hornberger.  She worked for McPhersons as a desk clerk and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.  Carrie enjoyed crocheting, painting, crafts, ginseng hunting and board games.  On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 51, she passed...

October 13, 2024

William C. Hoess, 86, of Brookville passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Bill was born October 4, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son to Stanley Hoess and Dorothy Chaney. After serving in the Army, Bill worked as an actor and model in Palm Beach, Florida, eventually settling down in Cincinnati with a successful career at National Cash Register. Bill...

September 29, 2024

Anna Marie Thackery, of Brookville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence.

Anne was the loving wife of Todd Thackery; cherished mother of Katie (Ben), Hannah, Adam (Brittany), and Abigail, and adored grandmother of Gideon, Ezra and Charlotte Anne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and George Wolfe, and brothers Carl Wolfe...

September 27, 2024

Stephen Julius Ludwig, a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove, was born on July 7, 1946, in Batesville, a son to Franklin and Loretta Sacksteder Ludwig.  He graduated from St. Meinrad and later married Sheila Quill on May 8, 1976.  Steve was an electrician at Ludwig Contracting and then G.M. for many years.  He was a member of Holy Guardian...

September 26, 2024

Sharon Ann (nee Deffner) Singer, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on her 75th birthday.  She was born September 26, 1949 in Batesville, Indiana to Alfred and Alma (nee Pulskamp) Deffner.

Sharon was the true definition of a Social Butterfly.   With the most forgiving of hearts, she chose to find the good in everybody and everything.  ...

September 23, 2024

Rex Johnson, age 75, of Batesville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on December 25, 1948, in Knott County, Kentucky, a son to Milford and Irene Childers Johnson.

Rex married Trueline Hall on December 14, 1968, and she survives.  He was employed with Rumpke for 42 years,...

August 17, 2024

Viola Loretta Billman, of Sunman, was born on March 29, 1944, in Batesville, a daughter to Louis and Pauline Koetter Niese.  She married Marvin Billman on June 11, 1966, and together they raised four children.  While caring for her family, Viola worked outside the home as a cook for St. Nicholas and St. Lawrence schools, where she started their...

August 13, 2024

Marvin Joseph Ferkinhoff, of Brookville, was born on July 1, 1947, in Batesville, a son to Joseph Alphonse and Seraphine Schulte Ferkinhoff.  He graduated from Batesville High School and later the University of Cincinnati.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  Marvin married Carol Ann Rosenberger on July 15, 1972, at...

August 2, 2024

Katherine Ann Beetz, of Sunman, was born on February 1, 1956, in Brookville, Indiana, a daughter to Jerome and Mary Meyer.  She married John Beetz on May 24, 1975.  Kathy was a homemaker and enjoyed mowing the lawn, farming, her Labrador Rocky and especially her grandkids.  On Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 68, she passed away...

July 12, 2024

Earnestine Short, age 83, of Milan, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1941, in Premium, Kentucky, the daughter of L.D. Bingham and Ruby Stipe. On September 21, 1957, she married the love of her life, Carnell Short, beginning 64 years of marital bliss.

Earnestine worked for Hillenbrand for many years....