River High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

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 ...

Janina (Nina) Iannucci Waitzman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1931, in Yonkers, NY. Nina was the daughter of Salvatore, an Italian immigrant, and Genevieve, the daughter of Polish immigrants. Her Italian and Polish heritage formed the foundation of he...

Andrew J. Hudak, Sr., 83, of North Olmsted, passed away December 26, 2025. Beloved husband for 27 years to Judy (nee Longsworth); adored father of Mary Jo Stupka, Andrew (AJ) Hudak, Jr., (deceased) (Shelly), Jeffrey Longsworth, Julie Harlan, Jana Nassif (Michael) and Lindsay Longsworth; Loving grand...

Miquelina Mikki Hoegler Cox 77 passed away on Tuesday December 30 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 8 1948 in Fall River MA she was the daughter of Frederick and Silvana Sylvia Ferreira Hoegler. She graduated from Harvey High School in 1967. She married her beloved husband of 55 years ...

Cherie Marie Dick age 59 of Marion Ohio passed away peacefully on January 14 2026. She was born on September 3 1966 in Dallas Texas to Dairl Stone and Elaine Marie Mattix both of whom preceded her in death. Cherie attended River Valley High School in Marion Ohio where she graduated. She later marrie...

Gloria Ann McMahan age 80 of Marion Ohio passed away peacefully on January 2 2026 at The Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio. She was born on April 25 1945 in Marion Ohio to the late Roscoe Gruber Jr. and Joanne Waters. Gloria was a devoted lifelong member of Prospect Methodist Church of Marion where he...

John A. Tetz, age 96 of Delaware and formerly of Elmira, New York, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, three months after the passing of his beloved wife Verna (Whitmore) Tetz, indeed from a broken heart.He was born on May 12, 1929, in Elmira, New York, to the late Frank and Helene (...

Doris Louise Waldren Reid of Centerburg Ohio passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on January 12 2026 in her home at the age of 91. She was born in Columbus Ohio May 211934 to the late Thelma Mae Engle Waldren and Given Richard Waldren of Grove City Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Central...

Jordon Eric Ingle age 82 of Bradford passed away Saturday November 29 2025 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County. Jordon was born in Greenville on May 12 1943 to the late Velma Irene Mann Ingle graduated from Bradford High School Class of 1961 was an U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 14Dec196130June1966. Ser...

Marion Edward Ed Wolfe Jr. age 77 of Covington passed away Tuesday December 2 2025 at his home. Ed was born in Dayton on September 10 1948 to the late Marion Edward Sr. Glora Lee Taylor Wolfe a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1967 was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War as a Sa...

John Edward Hauck 61 years of age and a resident of South Amherst passed away Friday January 2 2026 at his home. John was born in Lakewood Ohio on October 24 1964. He grew up in North Olmsted where he attended North Olmsted High School and succeeded in sports particularly football. He was a devoted ...

A Funeral Mass for James Otto Schwarm age 90 of Granville Ohio will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church 11 A.M. Tuesday January 13 2026 with Msgr. Paul Enke as celebrant. James Jim Schwarm a proud United States Army veteran passed away peacefully on Thursday December 18 2025 at Johns...

Russell Lee Cox age 89 of Wellston passed away Tuesday November 18 2025 at his home. He was born December 8 1935 in Portsmouth Ohio son of the late Samuel H. Cox and Florence E. Zornes Cox. Russ graduated from Portsmouth West High School in 1953 and attended Ohio University. He was a member of the A...

Melanie M. Stanley age 58 of Wellston passed away Tuesday December 30 2025 at her home. She was born October 9 1967 in Gallipolis Ohio to Perry Edward Cardwell and Gladys Ann Lenegar Cardwell. Melanie was valedictorian of the Wellston High School class of 1985. She received both a bachelors degree a...

Joseph Paul Sanguinetti 35 of Pearl River New York passed away surrounded by his family and friends on December 21 2025 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. An only child he was beloved by his parents family and friends. Joseph Sanguinetti was born on February 6 1990 to Antonia Dykstra and P...

Edward Richard Ed Semmler relished sharing stories but what he loved most was spending time with family and friends. That was where he found his greatest joywhether spinning a memorable tale or settling into a heartfelt conversation. Ed passed away on the afternoon of January 2 2026 at Saint Joseph ...

Paul Richard (Dick) Penick passed away in Richland, Washington on January 7, 2026. He was 92 years old. The son of Myron and Rena Penick, he was born on August 17, 1933 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Jackson High School and Kent State University. He retired from Salt River Project in P...

Irene Price Healea age 86 of Watertown died Monday morning Dec. 8 2025 at her residence. Born Dec. 16 1938 in Jersey City NJ she was the daughter of the late Heinz and Aurelia Schenk Ahlmeyer and was preceded in death by her husband Charles Price and Warren Healea and her brothers Bill and Heinz Ahl...

LouJean Benjamin 81 was born to Albert Wildcat and Nora Frances Pinchie Henry on June 28 1944 in Lewiston. She is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe. LouJean entered into rest on Saturday Nov. 29 2025 surrounded by family. LouJean attended school at Lapwai High School. She then adventured to S...

Clyde Wayne Hedrick went to be with the Lord January 13, 2026.He passed peacefully at home with his children by his side.Clyde was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, HildaKincaid Hedrick, parents Carrie Sheppard and Marion Hedrick, brothersCharles, John, Walter, Art and sister Ruth.H...

Karen Kremer Morris also known by many as Karen Hall was promoted to heaven Tuesday January 13 2026. Karen is survived by her loving husband Jerry L Morris brother Larry Kremer sister Sandy Helgesen sons John T Hall Steven T Charli Hall Brian T Sara Hall daughter Natalie A Ryan Ikemeier grandchildre...

Connie was born in Kenton Ohio on March 23rd 1954 the eldest child of James and Betty Burchiel. She leaves behind siblings Mark Jimmy Sharon Jeff and Laura. She graduated from Kenton High School and was a homemaker while her children were young. She worked at Belletech for many years before she was ...

Kathleen Ann ne Giannattasio Brown Latham age 83 passed away Tuesday May 27 2025 in James River Nursing and Rehab Springfield Missouri. Kathleen was born August 9 1941 the daughter of Samuel R. Giannattasio Brown and Helen Martone Giannattasio Brown in Fall River Massachusetts. Kathleen graduated fr...

Delva Sword age 79 of LaGrange passed away Monday January 12 2026 following a long illness. She was born in Oberlin on February 21 1946 and had lived her life in the Lorain County area. She was a Keystone High School graduate and worked 25 years for Formed Metals. She is survived by her son Delmas S...

Donald Cy Stephens 94 recently of Wilmington but a longtime resident of Port William passed away Thursday December 18 2025 at Ohio Living Cape May. His wife Joan DeVoe Stephens preceded him in death December 3 2023. They were married on August 12 1951. He was born on December 1 1931 in Port William ...

William R. Bill Porter 82 of East Springfield PA passed away December 27 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland OH. He was born February 7 1943 in East Cleveland the son of Raymond R. and H. Lorena Pratt Porter. Bill graduated from Rowe high school in 1961 and attended classes at Case Institute and...

She was a longtime resident of Negley prior to moving to Columbiana in her later years. Nancy graduated from East Palestine High School in 1961. She worked all her life as a homemaker raising her children cooking and baking. She enjoyed reading watching movies fashion and spending time with family e...