Monroe High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

With profound sorrow and abiding faith we mourn the sudden passing of Karl Rickert who was called home to Heaven on December 20th at the age of 36. Karl was born on February 19 1989 in Cleveland Ohio. From the very beginning lived with courage curiosity and an unmistakable spark. He embraced life wi...

Miranda A. Bonfini 37 of Bethesda Ohio formerly of Woodsfield Ohio passed away Thursday December 18 2025 at the Barnesville Hospital Barnesville Ohio. She was born at Wheeling West Virginia on February 16 1988 a daughter of Phillip Joe and Lesley Workman Bonfini who survive of Woodsfield Ohio. She w...

Delores A. Young age 81 of Bradford passed away Sunday December 28 2025 at the Ohio Hospice of Miami County. Delores was born in Painters Creek Arcanum on June 6 1944 to the late Paul C. Ruby Ludy a graduate of Franklin Monroe High School retired from Orr Felt Piqua with 34 years of service. In he...

Kenneth “Ken” L. May, 73, accepted the greatest gift he could ever receive, a pain-free eternal life, when he passed into the next life on Sunday, January 4, 2026.  Ken was born in Anderson, IN, on June 10, 1952, to John R. and Helen Lucille Nicholas May, and joined two brothers, Raymond “Ray” ...

a beloved mother grandmother and faithful servant of the Lord passed peacefully on January 5th 2026 at the age of 90. She lived a life deeply rooted in faith kindness and devotion to others. Born on May 10th 1935 in Macon County Roba Alabama. Katherine was a woman of quiet strength and enduring grac...

Garen Lynn Griffin, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025 at MMH.He was the son of Howard and Donnalene Holland Griffin, born November 3, 1948 in Marietta, Ohio.Garen graduated from Matamoras High School and served his country in South Korea during the Vietnam War as a Microwave Tech in the...

Patricia Lynn Petty Westbrook,68, of New Matamoras, Ohio died Monday August 11, 2025 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on March 17, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of Earl Dean and Nancy Jane Snyder Petty.She was a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ and a Veteran of the...

David Richard Crunelle, 88, of Marietta, OH, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Bellaire, OH to Andrew Crunelle and Clara Naomi Crunelle. David was a ‘55 graduate of Shadyside High School, Ohio University (Bachelor’s) and West Virginia University (Master’s). David was...

Marion Worthy Morrow went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025. He was born in Marietta on October 30, 1933 to Worthy P. and Eliza M. Morrow. He attended Barlow Grade School, Harmer School, and graduated from Marietta High School (Class of 1951). On September 4, 1953 he married Barbara Ann Alex...

Otis Ronald "Ron" Taylor 86, of Marietta, OH., passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born October 15, 1939 in Kannapolis, NC., to the late Jesse M. and Mary Irene Bost Taylor. Ron served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-62 and then went to work as a Pipefitter for ...

Madlynne Rae Webber, age 85, of New Matamoras, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.Born on January 3rd, 1940, in Ottawa, Illinois, Madlynne lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and deep compassion. Through God’s grace, she touched the lives of many with her unwavering ...

Mary Ellen Martin, born on February 5, 1939, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her sweet spirit, friendliness, and good cheer will be deeply missed.Mary Ellen was born in New Matamoras, Ohio, the daughter of ...

Betty Sue Vadakin passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Ora E. Vadakin. Born on October 16, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio, she was a 1954 graduate of Marietta High School and a 1962 graduate from Marietta College, with a BS Degree in Home Economics and a...

Marilyn Eloise Stegner 98, of Marietta, OH, passed away July 18, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born May 19, 1927 in Marietta to the late William F. and Blanche Elliott Stegner. Marilyn graduated from Marietta High School in 1945. She worked as a transcriber at various hospitals and wa...

Robert “Bob” Everett Chamberlin (84) passed peacefully November 25, 2025. Bob was born April 24, 1941 in Stafford, Ohio to John and Gladys Chamberlin. He survived by his daughter Lisa Polk and her mother Susie Chamberlin; grandchildren Danielle Gurtis-Polk (Jessica) and Devon Polk (Taylor); great-gr...

Sandra Jo “Simmons” CrossBorn - January 28, 1942Died - November 6, 2025Sandra Jo “Simmons” Cross, 83, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 6th, in Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Auburn, WV to the late Carlos “Pete” and Mabel Simmons. She was proceeded in death by her only sibling, Daly...

Harry Callander Jr., of Marietta, OH., quit wanting to smoke and procrastinating today September 24, 2025 at his home attended by his loving wife. He was brought into this world November 4, 1939 to the late Harry and Clara Newhart Callander. He graduated from Marietta High School with the class of 1...

Darrell Roger Cline, 86, of New Matamoras, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at home after an extended illness.He was born April 24th, 1939, in Bloomfield, Ohio to Myrtle Rinard and James Cline.He was raised in the Ludlow community by his maternal grandparents, Warren and Sylvia Rinard. Growing...

Launce Kramer, age 73, passed away in his home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Launce was born on September 9, 1952 in Dover, OH. He attended Tuscarawas Valley High School in Bolivar, OH and thereafter served his country in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1979. Launce was a master electrician and ...

Clyde Raymond Tidd Jr., 87 of Newport went to his heavenly home on August 28th surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on March 28th 1938 to the late Clyde Raymond and Mary (Duffy) Tidd. He graduated from Newport High School in 1956. In 1960 Raymond started his career with American Produce...

Charlotte L. Fauss, 95, of Williamstown, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 7, 2025 at 6:00am. She was born in St. Mary’s WV December 18, 1929 to the late Eddie and Edna Golden.Charlotte graduated from St. Mary’s High school class of 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Mahlon ...

William E. Danver 76, of New Matamoras, OH., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1948 in New Matamoras to the late Richard S. and Thelma Henthorn Danver. William graduated from Matamoras High School and was a Vietnam Veteran and life member of V.F.W Post #...

Roy "Chip" E. Wetz 83, of Marietta, OH., passed away Thursday evening August 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1942 in Marietta to the late Roy Orland and Ernestine Pauline Dobbins Wetz. Chip graduated from Marietta High School in 1960 where he met the love of ...

Michael Dale Wheeler, 73 passed away Thursday June 5th, 2025 at Harmar Place in Marietta.He was born Sept. 11th 1951 to the late Rufus Wheeler and Joretta Bills Sprague. Mike was a 1969 graduate of Warren High School. Mike drove a fuel tanker for more than 46 years and enjoyed talking about his truc...

Marjorie R. Shears 96, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Harmar Place in Marietta, OH and previously resided for seven years at The Pines of Marietta. She was a lifelong resident of Marietta and a 75-year member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was born on June 4, 1928, to Howard and Jennie Kane...

Gary "Jake" Dunn of New Matamoras, OH passed away in Marietta on July 20, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1948 in Marietta, OH, and was the son of the late Charles "Chuck" Dunn and Mary Hutchinson Dunn. Jake graduated from Matamoras High School in 1966. Jake served in the U.S. Army and was a decor...

Dorothy Odena Farley 92, of Marietta, OH., made her final journey on November 26th at her daughters home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on November 22, 1933 the daughter of the late Carlos and Fannie Linscott. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1953. She obtained her Nurs...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and friend Timothy Patrick Beaver 65, of Marietta, OH., on October 2, 2025. Tim grew up in the New Matamoras area and graduated from Frontier High School and the Washington County Career Center. The son of the late Norman K. and Eileen C...

Kristine Ann Lee Goodman of Marietta, OH., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born to the late Carl and Sonja Lee of Marietta. She went to Marietta High School and the Washington County Career Center and graduated in 1983. She met and married George Goodman in December 1988 and moved to N...

Frank Burton Stalnaker 93, of New Matamoras, OH., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 on his birthday. He was born October 7, 1932 in Bergoo, WV., to the late Joseph and Roxie Mae Minear Stalnaker. Frank worked as a Pipefitter for Ormet Corporation for 37 years retiring in 1995. He graduated from M...