John Szabo - 78 03/11/2011
John Szabo (Popo)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Szabo, peacefully, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in his 78th year, at West Lincoln Hospital in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada.
He will be missed deeply by his family, loving wife Dorothy, sister Clara Labancz, sons Rick and Mike, daughters-in-law Gaye and Jane and grandkids: John Tyler, Chelsea, Greg, Dan, Cassandra and Sarah.
We will all remember fondly John's love of music, dancing and terrific sense of humour. Thanks to all our dear friends and family for the support throughout this difficult time. We all miss you Popo and you will always be in our thoughts. Thanks to all the Doctors and caring staff at West Lincoln and Hamilton General Hospitals.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Szabo, peacefully, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in his 78th year, at West Lincoln Hospital in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada.
He will be missed deeply by his family, loving wife Dorothy, sister Clara Labancz, sons Rick and Mike, daughters-in-law Gaye and Jane and grandkids: John Tyler, Chelsea, Greg, Dan, Cassandra and Sarah.
We will all remember fondly John's love of music, dancing and terrific sense of humour. Thanks to all our dear friends and family for the support throughout this difficult time. We all miss you Popo and you will always be in our thoughts. Thanks to all the Doctors and caring staff at West Lincoln and Hamilton General Hospitals.
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Rosella "Sally" Mason - 87 01/05/2011
Rosella M. “Sally” Mason, 87, formerly of 324 N. Downing St., Piqua, died at 3:45 pm Saturday December 11, 2010 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1923 in Shelby County to the late Clement and Frances (Siegel) Puthoff. She married James A. “Gus” Mason July 23, 1949 in Maria Stein; he preceded her in death December 28, 1988.
Survivor include two sons, James A. (Shirley) Mason of Pleasant Valley, Connecticut, Brett Mason of Piqua; two daughters, Bonnie M. Mason and Annette (Larry) Steinke all of Piqua; and a granddaughter, Brooke E. Mason. She was preceded in death by five brothers.
Mrs. Mason was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday December 16, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Angelo C. Caserta as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Wednesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the
family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Survivor include two sons, James A. (Shirley) Mason of Pleasant Valley, Connecticut, Brett Mason of Piqua; two daughters, Bonnie M. Mason and Annette (Larry) Steinke all of Piqua; and a granddaughter, Brooke E. Mason. She was preceded in death by five brothers.
Mrs. Mason was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday December 16, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Angelo C. Caserta as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Wednesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the
family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Jimmie R. Swarts - 77 12/22/2010
Jimmie R. Swarts, 77, of 1412 Washington Ave., Piqua, died at 3:00 a, Sunday December 19, 2010
in Columbus. He was born July 22, 1933 in Piqua to the late Elery D. and Evelyn L. (Lovett) Swarts.
On August 4, 1962 in St. Mary Catholic Church he was married to the late Eleanor L. (Dembski)
Swarts his loving wife of forty-two years. She preceded him in death March 20, 2005.
He is survived by the pride and joy of his life, his four children and their spouses, Anita (Jeffery)
Zehala of Columbus, Janet (Barry) Burton of Antioch, Illinois, Kurt (Joan) Swarts of Delaware,
Nathaniel “Ned” (Lori) Swarts of Mooresville, North Carolina. Also surviving are eight grandchildren,
Michael, Christopher and Jena Burton, Elizabeth and Matthew Zehala, Patrick, Mallory and Ryan
Swarts; three brothers, David (Barbara) Swarts, Elery (Sue) Swarts, Anthony (Charlotte) Swarts all
of Piqua; three sisters, Barbara (Michael) Byrum of Santa Anna, California, Richardia (Sherry) Smith
of Piqua, Rebecca (Carl) Guzman of Mission Viejo, Calif.; and thirteen nieces and nephews. A sister
Phyllis Jean Folkerth preceded him in death.
Jimmie graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1951 and attended Ohio University. He retired
from the French Oil Mill Machinery Company in 1996 following thirty-seven years of employment.
He served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 and was honorably discharged with the rank
of Machinist Mate 1st class. He was a fifteen-year member if the Signal Five Auxiliary Police where
he had served in all of its offices. He served on the Civic Citation Appeals Board, the Piqua Board
of Zoning Appeals for twenty-three years and was its Chairman for several terms. In partnership
with his wife, Eleanor, they were active in St. Mary Catholic Church having served on many Parish
Committees including the Parish Council and Worship Committee and they chaired several church
events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at St.
Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home where a prayer service
will begin at 4:00 pm and a Knights of Columbus service at 6:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family
may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
David H. Fogt - 69 11/17/2010
David H. Fogt, 69, of 600 Caldwell St., Piqua, died at 5:20 pm Monday November 15, 2010 at the
Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1941 in Piqua to the late Russell Manning and
Louise (Hudson) Fogt. He married Judith A. Norris January 19, 1963 at St. Mary Church in Piqua;
and she survives.
Other survivors include a daughter Stephanie (Craig) D’Epifanio of Fairfield; a son James (Elizabeth)
Fogt of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Anthony, Victoria, Tara, and Jenna D’Epifanio and
Emma Fogt; and a sister Janalee Ritzhaupt. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Vincenzo
David D’Epifanio.
Mr. Fogt was a graduate of Piqua Central High School and attended the Ohio State University. He
possessed a long award-winning career as a professional photographer including a position as
Chief Photographer for the Piqua Daily Call Newspaper for over twenty-nine years retiring in the mid
1990’s. His work was honored numerous times and chosen to appear in many publications including
Life Magazine. He was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served as a
Eucharistic Minister, festival worker, RCIA sponsor and volunteer for many activities. His enjoyment
of history prompted his involvement with the Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society and
his curiosity of electronics was evidenced by his membership with the Piqua Amateur Radio Club.
Additionally, he enjoyed gardening, restoring his beautiful Victorian home and traveling with his wife,
Judith, including their annual trips to Florida. Among his many loves, his family was most important.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday November 19, 2010 at St. Mary
Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home
where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Mary Catholic Church or its St. Vincent DePaul Society, 525 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356 or the
Miami County Humane Society, P. O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may
also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1941 in Piqua to the late Russell Manning and
Louise (Hudson) Fogt. He married Judith A. Norris January 19, 1963 at St. Mary Church in Piqua;
and she survives.
Other survivors include a daughter Stephanie (Craig) D’Epifanio of Fairfield; a son James (Elizabeth)
Fogt of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Anthony, Victoria, Tara, and Jenna D’Epifanio and
Emma Fogt; and a sister Janalee Ritzhaupt. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Vincenzo
David D’Epifanio.
Mr. Fogt was a graduate of Piqua Central High School and attended the Ohio State University. He
possessed a long award-winning career as a professional photographer including a position as
Chief Photographer for the Piqua Daily Call Newspaper for over twenty-nine years retiring in the mid
1990’s. His work was honored numerous times and chosen to appear in many publications including
Life Magazine. He was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served as a
Eucharistic Minister, festival worker, RCIA sponsor and volunteer for many activities. His enjoyment
of history prompted his involvement with the Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society and
his curiosity of electronics was evidenced by his membership with the Piqua Amateur Radio Club.
Additionally, he enjoyed gardening, restoring his beautiful Victorian home and traveling with his wife,
Judith, including their annual trips to Florida. Among his many loves, his family was most important.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday November 19, 2010 at St. Mary
Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home
where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Mary Catholic Church or its St. Vincent DePaul Society, 525 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356 or the
Miami County Humane Society, P. O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may
also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Virginia Mae Vetter - 88 11/10/2010
Virginia Mae Vetter, 88, of Piqua, died at 6:55 am Monday November 8, 2010. She was born January 23, 1922 in Piqua to the late Clarence C. and E. Marie (Morrow) Campbell. She married Lester J. Vetter January 26, 1943 in Piqua. He preceded her in death October 5, 2001. Survivors include two sons, James (Brenda) Vetter, John (Linda) Vetter all of Piqua; a daughter Vicki (Timothy) Reed of Piqua; six grandchildren, Joshua Vetter, Emily (Brian) Brookhart, Rachel (Nate)
Funderburg, Bethany (Curt) Shondell, Jennifer Vetter, Jon Vetter; and four great grandchildren, Evan Brookhart, Abby Brookhart, Marin Funderburg, Dane Funderburg. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Wanda (Clarence) Cron.
Mrs. Vetter was a 1939 graduate of Piqua Central High School. She was a homemaker and helped her husband as a bookkeeper for the Vetter Electric Service. She was an active member of the Congregational Christian United Church of Christ for over eighty years, having served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Fellowship Advisor, Lantern Circle, and Choir member.
She was a volunteer for Favorite Hill School, Piqua Red Cross Crisis Committee, Piqua Arts Council,
Piqua Memorial Hospital as a Book Cart Lady, Gray Lady, charter member of the former Chaplains
Assistance Program, and served as a Hostess for the Piqua Civic Band concerts. She and her
husband served as the Heritage Festival Queen and King in 1989, and they enjoyed being active with
the Piqua Square Dance Club.
A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am Friday November 12, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci
Funeral Home with Rev. William R. Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St. Piqua, OH 45356 or the Congregational
Christian United Church of Christ, 421 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family
may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Funderburg, Bethany (Curt) Shondell, Jennifer Vetter, Jon Vetter; and four great grandchildren, Evan Brookhart, Abby Brookhart, Marin Funderburg, Dane Funderburg. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Wanda (Clarence) Cron.
Mrs. Vetter was a 1939 graduate of Piqua Central High School. She was a homemaker and helped her husband as a bookkeeper for the Vetter Electric Service. She was an active member of the Congregational Christian United Church of Christ for over eighty years, having served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Fellowship Advisor, Lantern Circle, and Choir member.
She was a volunteer for Favorite Hill School, Piqua Red Cross Crisis Committee, Piqua Arts Council,
Piqua Memorial Hospital as a Book Cart Lady, Gray Lady, charter member of the former Chaplains
Assistance Program, and served as a Hostess for the Piqua Civic Band concerts. She and her
husband served as the Heritage Festival Queen and King in 1989, and they enjoyed being active with
the Piqua Square Dance Club.
A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am Friday November 12, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci
Funeral Home with Rev. William R. Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St. Piqua, OH 45356 or the Congregational
Christian United Church of Christ, 421 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family
may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Charles "Charlie" McKinney - 86 11/10/2010
Charles E. “Charlie” McKinney, 86, of 1633 E. Peterson Rd., Troy, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday,
November 8, 2010, at Sterling House of Troy. He was born November 27, 1923, in Piqua, to
the late Charles B. and Caroline M. (Woods) McKinney. He married Barbara E. Houser; she
survives.
Mr. McKinney is also survived by a son, C. Richard (Jean) McKinney of Troy; a daughter,
Carol (Randy) Reid of Kettering; five grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) McKinney, Bradley (Andrea)
McKinney, Casey (Sharon) McKinney, Justin (Emily) Upper, and Lindsay Upper; 14 greatgrandchildren,
Michael & Cole Hale, Meagan, Colton, Kylee, Ava, Cayden, & Grayson
McKinney; Austin, Shane, & Chase Adams, Jaden, Jordan, & Lexi Upper; and a brother,
Clifford “Kip” McKinney of Springfield.
Charlie was a graduate of Staunton High School and served in the U.S. Merchant Marines
during WWII. He was a farmer and retired from Hobart Brothers. He was a member of Union
Baptist Church and enjoyed sports.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 12, at Union Baptist Church,
1833 E. Peterson Rd., Troy, with Pastor Dale Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Miami
Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial
contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church, 1833 E. Peterson Rd., Troy, OH 45373.
Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.
Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
November 8, 2010, at Sterling House of Troy. He was born November 27, 1923, in Piqua, to
the late Charles B. and Caroline M. (Woods) McKinney. He married Barbara E. Houser; she
survives.
Mr. McKinney is also survived by a son, C. Richard (Jean) McKinney of Troy; a daughter,
Carol (Randy) Reid of Kettering; five grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) McKinney, Bradley (Andrea)
McKinney, Casey (Sharon) McKinney, Justin (Emily) Upper, and Lindsay Upper; 14 greatgrandchildren,
Michael & Cole Hale, Meagan, Colton, Kylee, Ava, Cayden, & Grayson
McKinney; Austin, Shane, & Chase Adams, Jaden, Jordan, & Lexi Upper; and a brother,
Clifford “Kip” McKinney of Springfield.
Charlie was a graduate of Staunton High School and served in the U.S. Merchant Marines
during WWII. He was a farmer and retired from Hobart Brothers. He was a member of Union
Baptist Church and enjoyed sports.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 12, at Union Baptist Church,
1833 E. Peterson Rd., Troy, with Pastor Dale Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Miami
Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial
contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church, 1833 E. Peterson Rd., Troy, OH 45373.
Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.
Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Lynn S. Gastineau - 66 08/13/2010
LYNN S. GASTINEAU
Lynn S. Gastineau, 66 formerly of Piqua, more recently of Marysville, died at 12:56 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She was born July 7, 1944 in Springfield to the late Hugh A. and Dorothy J. (Cleveland) Schneider.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Rex) Stapleton of Urbana, Katie (Bryan) Magoteaux of Beavercreek; a son Andrew M. Gastineau of Marysville; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Jake, Jenna, Katelyn, Tyler, Adam, Alexa; and two sisters, Leah S. Ward of Piqua, and Ann S. Dodds of Urbana.
Mrs. Gastineau graduated Urbana High School in 1962, obtained a B.S. degree in Business Administration June 6, 1966 from Wittenberg University, and furthered her education at Urbana University where she earned her Teaching Certificate. She began what would be a teaching career spanning over three decades with the Urbana School District before being hired by the Piqua City School District for the 1972-1973 school year. She taught second, fourth and fifth grade students at Favorite Hill, Washington, and High St. Schools before her retirement in July of 2005. Following retirement she worked at the Dublin Coldwater Creek Store where she was currently an assistant manager. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, knitting and making crafts.
A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Lynn S. Gastineau, 66 formerly of Piqua, more recently of Marysville, died at 12:56 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She was born July 7, 1944 in Springfield to the late Hugh A. and Dorothy J. (Cleveland) Schneider.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Rex) Stapleton of Urbana, Katie (Bryan) Magoteaux of Beavercreek; a son Andrew M. Gastineau of Marysville; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Jake, Jenna, Katelyn, Tyler, Adam, Alexa; and two sisters, Leah S. Ward of Piqua, and Ann S. Dodds of Urbana.
Mrs. Gastineau graduated Urbana High School in 1962, obtained a B.S. degree in Business Administration June 6, 1966 from Wittenberg University, and furthered her education at Urbana University where she earned her Teaching Certificate. She began what would be a teaching career spanning over three decades with the Urbana School District before being hired by the Piqua City School District for the 1972-1973 school year. She taught second, fourth and fifth grade students at Favorite Hill, Washington, and High St. Schools before her retirement in July of 2005. Following retirement she worked at the Dublin Coldwater Creek Store where she was currently an assistant manager. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, knitting and making crafts.
A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Lillian G. Fadely - 96 08/08/2010
LILLIAN G. FADELY
Lillian G. Fadely, 96, formerly of 209 Upway Dr., Piqua, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Piqua Manor. She was born August 21, 1913, in Lawrence County, to the late Junie H. and Vella (Mallaby) George. She married Laurence A. Fadely on August 29, 1931; he preceded her in death on December 5, 1974.
Mrs. Fadely is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Fritz) LeFever of Piqua; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Daryl and William George; and a sister, Margaret Coe.
Lillian was a 1931 graduate of Union Rural High School in Milford Center and retired from the former J.W. Brown Co./Uhlman’s of Piqua. She was a member of the Piqua Leisure Club and enjoyed traveling. Lillian was a caring, occasionally stubborn soul whose main concern was always for her family and their well being. She had a full, interesting life, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Chalk officiating. Private burial will be in Milford Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Lillian G. Fadely, 96, formerly of 209 Upway Dr., Piqua, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Piqua Manor. She was born August 21, 1913, in Lawrence County, to the late Junie H. and Vella (Mallaby) George. She married Laurence A. Fadely on August 29, 1931; he preceded her in death on December 5, 1974.
Mrs. Fadely is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Fritz) LeFever of Piqua; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Daryl and William George; and a sister, Margaret Coe.
Lillian was a 1931 graduate of Union Rural High School in Milford Center and retired from the former J.W. Brown Co./Uhlman’s of Piqua. She was a member of the Piqua Leisure Club and enjoyed traveling. Lillian was a caring, occasionally stubborn soul whose main concern was always for her family and their well being. She had a full, interesting life, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Chalk officiating. Private burial will be in Milford Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Monetta Cloud - 75 07/15/2010
MONETTA CLOUD
Monetta Cloud, 75 of 1538 Edge St., Piqua, died at 6:25 pm Sunday, July 11, 2010 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1934 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Robert and Goldie (Witt) Cole. She married Benson Cloud March 8, 1951 in Jonesville, Virginia; he preceded her in death June 4, 1996.
Survivors include a son, Roy Lee Cloud of Piqua; three daughters, Jeanette (Robert) Maxon, Mildred (James) Sheats, Katherine (Christopher) Garner all of Piqua; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Willard (Betty) Cole of Covington, Dillard Ray (Florence) Cole; and three sisters, Lasula (Louis) Nimety of Piqua, Gay (Arthur) Bowser of Lena, Mary Ella Nimety of Tenn. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, two brothers, and two sisters.
Mrs. Cloud had worked at the former Dettmer Hospital in the Dietary and Housekeeping Departments as a Supervisor.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Miami Memorial Park, Covington with Rev. Willard Cole officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Monetta Cloud, 75 of 1538 Edge St., Piqua, died at 6:25 pm Sunday, July 11, 2010 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1934 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Robert and Goldie (Witt) Cole. She married Benson Cloud March 8, 1951 in Jonesville, Virginia; he preceded her in death June 4, 1996.
Survivors include a son, Roy Lee Cloud of Piqua; three daughters, Jeanette (Robert) Maxon, Mildred (James) Sheats, Katherine (Christopher) Garner all of Piqua; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Willard (Betty) Cole of Covington, Dillard Ray (Florence) Cole; and three sisters, Lasula (Louis) Nimety of Piqua, Gay (Arthur) Bowser of Lena, Mary Ella Nimety of Tenn. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, two brothers, and two sisters.
Mrs. Cloud had worked at the former Dettmer Hospital in the Dietary and Housekeeping Departments as a Supervisor.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Miami Memorial Park, Covington with Rev. Willard Cole officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
John A. Williamson - 84 07/15/2010
JOHN A. WILLIAMSON
John A. Williamson, 84, of Hillsboro and formerly of Piqua, died at 2:00 pm Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Drake Center of Cincinnati due to pneumonia. His wife, Mary Kathryn (Kruse) Williamson whom he married November 18, 1947 in Rome; preceded him in death July 16, 1984.
He was born on Sept. 20, 1925 in Piqua to John Furrow Williamson and Elsie May (Barbee) Williamson. As a young boy during the Great Depression, he was called “Bud” and he had many fond memories of summers at Camp Wakonda.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in April 1943 and then graduated from Piqua Central High School in June 1943.
John was a Second World War veteran honorably serving in the South Pacific from 1944 to 1945 with the 5th Air Force, 90th Bombardment (Heavy) Group, “The Jolly Rogers”, 321st Squadron. He was a gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator and flew combat missions to Formosa, Luzon, Lingayen Gulf, Borneo and Corregidor. He later served in the Army Reserves and retired as a Major in the Ohio National Guard.
Following the War, John completed his BA at Ohio State University in 1949 and earned his Masters Degree from Miami University, Oxford in 1964.
He was an educator all his life beginning as a teacher at Springcreek School in Piqua, then as school psychologist for Troy City Schools and retiring as psychologist supervisor for the Hopewell Special Education Regional Resource Center in Hillsboro. He then worked ten years at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Chillicothe, as the Director of Psychology Services.
Years ago, John refereed high school football and basketball games in the Miami Valley area.
John had many kind and dear friends in the Hillsboro area and spent enjoyable days at the Highland County Senior Center where he loved to sing in the choir and play bridge. He volunteered and served on several community boards in Hillsboro.
He was content and happy in his home in Ohio reading history, poetry and playing Bach on the piano. The “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” was a favorite poem of his and he often recited verses from it.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two older sisters, Barbara Jean Williamson Barron and Mary Isabelle Williamson Rudolph.
He is the loving father of three daughters and one son; Susan (Phil) Shumway of Phoenix, Arizona, Roxanne (Jay Sprinkel) Williamson of Sarasota, Florida, Kathryn (James) Burkhamer of Columbus, Ohio and Paul (Susan) Williamson of Loveland, Colorado.
He is also the beloved grandfather of Sam Williamson and Ben Williamson of Loveland, Colorado, John William Burkhamer of Columbus, Ohio, Geoffrey (Brandee) Shumway and newly born great-granddaughter, Alexis Kay Shumway of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jonathan Shumway of Costa Mesa, California.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Sipe officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
John A. Williamson, 84, of Hillsboro and formerly of Piqua, died at 2:00 pm Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Drake Center of Cincinnati due to pneumonia. His wife, Mary Kathryn (Kruse) Williamson whom he married November 18, 1947 in Rome; preceded him in death July 16, 1984.
He was born on Sept. 20, 1925 in Piqua to John Furrow Williamson and Elsie May (Barbee) Williamson. As a young boy during the Great Depression, he was called “Bud” and he had many fond memories of summers at Camp Wakonda.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in April 1943 and then graduated from Piqua Central High School in June 1943.
John was a Second World War veteran honorably serving in the South Pacific from 1944 to 1945 with the 5th Air Force, 90th Bombardment (Heavy) Group, “The Jolly Rogers”, 321st Squadron. He was a gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator and flew combat missions to Formosa, Luzon, Lingayen Gulf, Borneo and Corregidor. He later served in the Army Reserves and retired as a Major in the Ohio National Guard.
Following the War, John completed his BA at Ohio State University in 1949 and earned his Masters Degree from Miami University, Oxford in 1964.
He was an educator all his life beginning as a teacher at Springcreek School in Piqua, then as school psychologist for Troy City Schools and retiring as psychologist supervisor for the Hopewell Special Education Regional Resource Center in Hillsboro. He then worked ten years at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Chillicothe, as the Director of Psychology Services.
Years ago, John refereed high school football and basketball games in the Miami Valley area.
John had many kind and dear friends in the Hillsboro area and spent enjoyable days at the Highland County Senior Center where he loved to sing in the choir and play bridge. He volunteered and served on several community boards in Hillsboro.
He was content and happy in his home in Ohio reading history, poetry and playing Bach on the piano. The “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” was a favorite poem of his and he often recited verses from it.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two older sisters, Barbara Jean Williamson Barron and Mary Isabelle Williamson Rudolph.
He is the loving father of three daughters and one son; Susan (Phil) Shumway of Phoenix, Arizona, Roxanne (Jay Sprinkel) Williamson of Sarasota, Florida, Kathryn (James) Burkhamer of Columbus, Ohio and Paul (Susan) Williamson of Loveland, Colorado.
He is also the beloved grandfather of Sam Williamson and Ben Williamson of Loveland, Colorado, John William Burkhamer of Columbus, Ohio, Geoffrey (Brandee) Shumway and newly born great-granddaughter, Alexis Kay Shumway of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jonathan Shumway of Costa Mesa, California.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Sipe officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
