John “Jack” D. Dean, 87, of New Vienna, passed away at Autumn Years Nursing Center on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jack was born in Mt. Orab on March 24, 1931, the son of Pearl and Robert Dean. He was married to Evelyn Mongold Dean on February 12, 1950, who preceded him in death on November 8, 2013. A 1949 graduate of Martinsville High School, Jack was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church.  He was a dairy farmer for many years.  He also ran his feed store, sold...

James H. Patterson, age 82, of Wilmington, passed on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Wilmington on August 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert and Norma Forte Patterson.  Jim was a 1954 Simon Kenton graduate.  He retired, after 35 years, from Cincinnati Milacron. Jim loved to tell big stories and was active at the Clinton County Senior Center.  He enjoyed clog dancing to and listening to bluegrass music.  Jim was a very...

Dana W. Roberts , age 77, of Sabina, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  He was born in Sabina on July 21, 1941, the son of Able Riley “Bud” Roberts and Mary E. Grooms Roberts.  Dana was a Simon Kenton High School graduate.  He was a member of the Sabina Moose Lodge, and the VFW and Eagles, both in Washington Court House.  He is survived by his children: Angie Roberts and Rhonda (David) Woodgeard all of Sabina, Tara Lynn (Dave) Taitt of...

Richard E. Storer, 75, of Sabina, passed away on Monday January 7, 2019, at the Soin Medical Center. Born April 11, 1943, in Wilmington, the son of Clyde and Grace Varney Storer. Richard was retired from the Sabina Police Department and also served with Blanchester, Wilmington and New Vienna Police Departments.  He also served with the Clinton County Sherriff Department. He is survived by his children: Carolyn (Byron Wilson) Storer, Rachel Storer, Bryon (Sabrina Griffith)...

David L. Ostermeier, 89, of Wilmington, was embraced by the arms of Christ early Saturday morning, January 5, 2019 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Springfield, IL on December 6, 1929, the son of William H. and Wilhemine Stach Ostermeier.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Eileen Marsh Ostermeier whom he married January 28, 1951.  Along with his children: Mark (Becky) Ostermeier of Martinsville, OH, Marsha Bradley of Louisville, KY, Mitch...

Always looking for his next adventure, Terry Lee Bock, 81, of Mitchell, found it Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, when he left this world for his heavenly home, where he’s probably telling stories, cracking jokes and making people smile. Born Sabina, Ohio, to his parents, Clarence “Gus” and Kathrine “Katy” Bock, Terry grew up as the only child, spoiled with love. He attended Sabina High School and joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16. He served in...

Betty J. Lancen, age 96, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Court House Manor.  Born on September 24, 1922, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Mabel Bell Lynch Brown.  Betty was a Sabina High School graduate and retired from Randall.  Later, she owned and operated Betty's Rest Haven, a nursing home, in New Vienna.  Betty was happiest taking care of her children and grandchildren.  She loved her dog, Hopper, and all other...

James C. Brunner, age 63, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on December 27, 2018.  Born in Winona, MN, on April 13, 1955, he was the son of Donald James and Violet Mae Reifsteck Brunner.  Jim was retired from Johnson Controls. Jim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joan Deck Brunner.  The two were united in marriage on July 3, 1982.  Also left to cherish his memory are daughters: Michelle (TJ) Scott of Hillsboro and Melissa (Will) North of Sabina; son, J.B. (Brittany)...

James Penwell, age 72, of Midland, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, December 26, 2018. Born in Sabina on November 3, 1946, he was the son of Lawrence and Vesta Evans Penwell. A Sabina High School graduate, James worked as a treatment plant operator at Lake Cowan State Park for 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Sardinia, Scottish Rite in Hillsboro, and active in the Shrine. James leaves behind his children: Michelle Penwell Leonard of Springfield and James...

Richard E. “Pappy” Pauley Sr., age 81, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday evening, December 23, 2018, at his home. Born January 13, 1937, in Sabina, the son of Otto and Edna Pauley. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Truman Pauley, who passed on April 9, 2004. He was a former employee of Mac Tool and retired from Greenfield Research. Dick is survived by his children: Pamela (Mike) Perkins of Sabina, Cindy (Randy) Hawkins and Gloria (David,...