Southern High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Lt. Col. Arthur W. Gillson of Pompton Lakes NJ passed away on Sunday November 27 2022 at the age of 83. He was born in Caledonia OH and raised in Edison OH. He graduated valedictorian of his class from Edison High school in 1957. He went on to attend the Air Force Academy and graduated in 1962 with ...

Doris Jeanette Cameron Jones was born on January 19, 1934, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, the beloved first child of Lindsay and Ruth Cameron (nee Bowman). A year later, the family welcomed a second daughter, Gloria Joyce, and in 1940, a third daughter, Eleanor Madge, completing the trio of Came...

Gilbert Walter Beck age 98 of Ryland Heights passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday January 6 2026. Gilbert graduated from Simon Kenton High School in 1946 and was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving his country while stationed in Okawanna Japan. After his military service he worked for Newport...

Elaine Baker, 99, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Elaine was born on October 5, 1926, in St. Michael, Nebraska. She was the middle daughter of Vera Mae Wilks and Orville Harvey Timm. She graduated from Carthage High School and the...

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...

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...

Laura Mayhew Ely of Pownal Maine left us Saturday February 9th.She was a wonderful sister wife mother grandmother and friend who lived passionately spoke honestly and loved abundantly mostly through delicious homemade food. Laura was born in Brunswick Maine on March 31 1951 the daughter of Joe and J...

TOPSHAM Dr. Harold "Hal" Weisbein Sr. 81 of Topsham Maine died Wednesday June 29 2016 following a valiant battle with Alzheimers and Parkinsons. Born in Philadelphia PA on March 25 1935 he was a lifelong competitive athlete passionate educator avid outdoorsman and most proudly a fiercely devoted fa...

TOPSHAM Betty Getzwillers long journey is over. She passed away March 2nd 2015 in Topsham Maine at the age of 92. She was born Betty Lou Willis on August 11 1922 in Marion Ohio the youngest child of Karl J. and Minnie Marie Preuninger Willis. She was just a baby when her family moved westward event...

POWNAL Kevin Leo Kelley of Pownal Maine passed away peacefully at his home on September 17 2016 with family by his side. "Gee" was born on February 16 1953 in Waltham Massachusetts to Arthur Leo and Barbara Hansen Kelley. He is survived by his siblings John and Gayle Kelley of Medway MA. Robert Kel...

George Charles Jessen, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Kessler Jessen, a daughter, Jennifer Raye Jessen; a son, G. Michael Jessen, and his wife Lynne; three grandchildren Katie Jessen-Bodamer and her husband Andrew, Christo...

Steven Curtis Drew, age 37, passed away after a long illness on the evening of January 4, 2026, at The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Curtis was born on September 5th, 1987, in Huntsville, Alabama to Steven and Cynthia (Bedsole) Drew.He was a graduate of Tiffi...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

Richard Wesley Grove 97 of Hickory passed away October 5th in Lincolnton NC. He was born November 19th 1927 in Iler Ohio. Richard was the son of Wesley Leroy Grove and Bessie Francis Riffle. He grew up in the Fostoria Ohio area and after graduating from high school in 1945 he enlisted in the United ...

James Byron Wright 72 of Glouster passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 8th 2026. He was born on November 18 1953 in Nelsonville Ohio to Pearl and Wanda Hogue Wright. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Trimble Local High School where he excelled in both football and basketball. Jim spent his en...

John Francis Orecchio, 84, of Delaware passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026 at Paramount of Polaris Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 20, 1941 in Columbus to Pasquale and Dominica (Casaro) Orecchio and graduated from Central High School in 1959...

Brent Eric Hemry went home to be with the Lord on January 8 2026 at the age of 59. Hispassing was unexpected leaving his family and friends deeply saddened. Born on June 19 1966in Lima Pennsylvania Brent grew up in southern Ohio and lived a life marked by devotionhumility quiet strength and a sincer...

Jeffrey L. Evans 49 of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday December 30 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 2 1976 in Portsmouth to the late William Blevins and Mary Evans Blevins who survives. Jeffrey was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School. He was an avid outdoorsman wh...

Allan Anthony Lee Pfau 75 of West Portsmouth passed away Wednesday December 31 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born on October 9 1950 in Portsmouth to the late Jacob and Rose Martha Hammonds Pfau. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Michael Pfau and a sister Tomyia Lynn Craycra...

Blanche Hollia Husk of Freeport Died January 08 2022 with her family by her side at Southern Ohio Reg. Medical Center. She was born in Guernsey County 11021968 to the late Paul Ronald Cotton and Katherine Louise Cunningham Cotton who survives. Along with her husband William Bill Husk. 3 Daughters Ti...

Diane always fought for what she believed in and she fought hard to be with her family until the end.She passed away on Friday January 9th at age 91 surrounded by those that loved her. Diane was born in Canton Ohio and remained a lifelong resident. She married the love of her life Peter on September...

66 of Albany Ohio passed away on September 12 in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus after an extended illness. Dan was a former resident of Findlay Ohio native of Ida Michigan and a member of Ida High School Class of 1977. Dan loved working with his hands and was a talented handyman who remodeled...

Gregory W. Stimmel, 67, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department, Bellefontaine, OH.Gregory was born on December 20, 1957, in Lima, OH, a son of the late William H. and Roberta J. (Spencer) Stimmel. He was also preceded in death by...

Wayne Allen Pete Henry age 69 of Wellston passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 6 2026 at his home. He was born August 29 1956 in Wellston Ohio to William Dwayne Wayne Henry and Mary Marguerite Margie Whiting Henry. Pete as he was known by all was a 1974 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a...

Adrienne Albright Heinrich passed away peacefully at home in Murrysville PA on December 11 2025 surrounded by her family. Born April 18 1937 in Dayton Ohio Adrienne was the daughter of Grayce Bowell and Theodore Robert Albright. She was preceded in death by Theodore Heinrich her high school sweethea...

James R. Shaver 86 passed away following a brief illness on December 23 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton WV. Jim as he was known by family and friends was born in Bellevue Ohio on July 17 1939 and was a graduate of York High School in Bellevue. He always loved his hometown of Bellev...

Eric Bud Manbeck 45 of Bellevue went to be with our Lord and Savior at home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 28 1980 the son of Ricky L. and Marlene Mim Meyer Manbeck. Bud was a 1999 graduate of Bellevue Senior High School. After graduation he went...