Obituary Listing

May 6, 2024

Darleen E. Gabbard, age 79 of Lawrenceville, IN, passed peacefully at The Willows of Greensburg on May 6, 2024. Darleen was born to Paul and Elsie (Baas) Scholl on July 1, 1944 at MMCH in Batesville, Indiana. As a child, Darleen adored helping her dad on the farm. She loved to tell the story that her birthdays were spent...

May 3, 2024

Rita Arlene Stacy, of Metamora, was born on September 22, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio a daughter to Chester and Anna Merle Vohland Hunter.   She married Gary Gordon Stacy on August 4, 1967, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2013.   She owned and managed Stacy Plumbing and Heating in Greensburg with her husband since 1977.  Rita was...

Apr 20, 2024

Charlene Hertel, of Brookville, was born on March 10, 1956, in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter to Ray and Aileen Frost Raines.  She married Daniel Hertel on March 10, 1979, at Peace Lutheran Church in Connersville and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2010.  Charlene was a homemaker and enjoyed visiting with friends and family.  She was a...

Apr 20, 2024

John L. Quinlan, of Brookville, was born on April 12, 1947, in Laurel, Indiana, a son to Russell Ernest and Elizabeth Wingler Quinlan.  He served his country in the Unites States Army for many years and fought in Vietnam.  John later joined the National Guard and ended his military career in the Army Reserve.  He married Barbara Brashear on...

Apr 8, 2024

Billy Merrit Walker, of Sunman, was born on February 28, 1938, in McLean County, Kentucky, a son to Robert and Rhinetta Green Walker.  He graduated from Mclean County High School in Sacramento, Kentucky and went on to serve his country in the United States Army.  Bill married Mary Ann Allgeier on October 16, 1971, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Apr 1, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Moore, of Metamora, was born on July 2, 1929, in Kenton County, Kentucky, a son to Wilford Petty Moore and Jeanette May Cook.   After graduating high school, he joined and later retired from the United States Air Force, serving his country for over 20 years.  Chuck then acquired his insurance license and started his own agency, which...

Mar 20, 2024

Sara Jane Dorrel passed away on March 20, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.   She was lifted up by her family and friends during her lengthy hospital stay.

Sara Jane was born November 28, 1948, to Herbert "Tub" and Lucy Smith Dorrel, the only one of her family born in a hospital. She was tormented...

Mar 9, 2024

Brian Harrison, age 44, of Brookville was born on January 29, 1980, in Batesville, a son to Harold and Penny Fasbinder Harrison.  He graduated from Franklin County High School and then worked as a machinist at Bischoff Engine Services (BES Racing).  Brian loved his family, most importantly his son, Avery.  He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, racing cars and...

Mar 4, 2024

John Herbert Haas, of Bath, was born on January 1, 1940, in Gobblers Knob, Indiana, a son to William and Esther Kunkel Haas.  He graduated from Talawanda High School and later married Jeanette Ponder on April 27, 1968, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oxford, Ohio.  John owned and operated the Bath Store for many years while farming.  He...

Mar 1, 2024

Taylor Ann Moreau, was born on April 25, 1992, in Cincinnati, a daughter to Jerry E. and Deborah (Davisson) Day.  She graduated from Franklin County High School and later earned her associate degree from Cincinnati State.  Taylor married David Moreau on September 21, 2013, and had 3 children.  She was a 25-year member of Brookville Road Baptist Church.  Taylor...

Feb 27, 2024

Jessica Lynn Kaiser, of Brookville, was born on January 30, 1986, in Oxford, Ohio, a daughter to Bruce and Cheryl Schneider Kaiser.  She graduated from Franklin County High School and later earned her associate degree from the Galen School of Nursing.  Jessica was a devoted mother who made sure her daughter experienced all life had to offer through adventures...

Feb 19, 2024

Joshua Alan Schwegman, of Brookville, was born on June 14, 1982 in Oxford, Ohio, a son to Vernon "Ernie" and Phyllis Amrhein Schwegman.  He was a 2001 graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Ball State University and Cincinnati State.  He worked in CAD drawing and was an avid sports fan – particularly of the Bengals and IU...

Feb 17, 2024

Josh (Poppa) Brown, age 43, of Brookville, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2024 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.  He was born November 11, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son to Donald and Melinda Kluemper Brown.  Josh enjoyed fishing, chess, and wrestling.  He was a huge fan of both Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.  Most of all...

Feb 11, 2024

Phyllis Ann Coffey, of Bath, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital, Oxford, Ohio, at the age of 92.

Born on January 29, 1932, a daughter to Riley and Marjorie (Eldon) Hampson in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana.  She graduated from Whitewater High School.  She married Albert E. Coffey on May...

Feb 8, 2024

Ruth Catherine (Windholtz) Schaefer passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born to Joseph and Rose (Wernery) Windholtz on September 10, 1932, in Reading, Ohio. She was a 1950 graduate of Our Lady of Angels High School in Reading. She worked for Carlisle Chemical and Gruen Watch Company and enjoyed traveling with friends.

Ruth married John...

Feb 7, 2024

Darcel Cecelia Metz, of Brookville, was born on February 3, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio a daughter to Oscar and Dorthea Beal.  She worked as a nurse aid much of her life.  Darcel married Clyde Metz and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2022.  She had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, horses and cats.  Darcel enjoyed...

Feb 2, 2024

Maryann Rose Deffner, age 90, of Brookville, Indiana, died Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by family, following a yearlong battle with cancer.  She was born July 12, 1933 to Walter and Cecelia Niedenthal Ortman at home in Brookville.  Maryann married Dale Deffner on April 19, 1952 and they enjoyed 71 years together before her passing.  She was a member...

Jan 30, 2024

Donald Merle Derenski, Jr., of Brookville was born on November 21, 1957 to Donald and Truie Mae Derenski  in Connersville, IN.  He was a graduate of Whitewater High School and went on to trade work in construction.  He enjoyed spending time and making memories with his daughter and grandchildren.  On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 he passed away at the...

Jan 26, 2024

Frances Cole, age 97, of Sunman, Indiana passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  She was born on October 19, 1926, in Hazelwood, Ohio, a daughter to William and Montie Randolph Roy.  Frances married George Cole and they spent 64 years together before his death on February 11, 2010.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and time...

Jan 21, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" L. Rosenberger of Brookville was born on September 4, 1939 in Franklin County, a son to Howard and Bertha Ruess Rosenberger.  He grew up in rural Franklin County, and attended St. Michael Catholic School and Brookville High School.  The day after graduation Larry set off for San Diego, California where he completed boot camp and patriotically served...