Obituaries

Marion Irvin Frantz, 82, of New Holland, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 2:24pm.

Marion was born December 9, 1938, in Dublin, Ohio to Samuel P. and Eulalia J. (Billingsley) Frantz. He was a 1956 graduate of Dublin High School. He and his wife Pam (Jenkins) and two children (Todd and Brad) moved to New Holland in 1969, where Marion owned and operated a successful farming operation. Following the move, he and Pam had two more children, Scott and Shannon.

Marion was a conservationist through and through and one of his most-loved activities was planting trees. He was also a loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather and one of the kindest people on the planet.  Perhaps one of his most endearing qualities was his trade-mark whistle. You could always locate him on the farm if you just listened for one of the made-up tunes coming from his lips.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel P. and Eulalia J. Frantz and by his son, Scott.

He is survived by his wife, the former Pamela Jenkins whom he married January 26, 1963; his sister, Bernice C. Stephenson; his son, Todd Frantz; his son, Brad Frantz; and daughter Shannon Jacobs; his sons and daughters in-law, Brian Sammons, Kelli (Camp) Frantz, James Jacobs, and Debbi Frantz; his grandchildren, Hayden Frantz, Tyler Sammons, Holli Frantz, Samuel Frantz, Case Jacobs and Huck Jacobs; his two great-grandchildren, Jayden Sammons and Bella Newton; and other members of the extended family and many loving friends.

Marion’s family extends special thanks to the caregivers from Greenfield Skilled Nursing and Rehab and Heartland Hospice.

A celebration of life, open to the public, will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 2:00pm at Marion’s home in New Holland.

The family asks that you consider planting a tree in Marion’s honor or donate to Heartland Hospice or the hospice of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Gene Paul Hughes, 89, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his home.

Gene was born September 8, 1932, at Tollesboro in Lewis County, KY to Elmer J. and Tillie Jones Hughes.

He was a United States Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.  Following his discharge from the service, he received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in industrial arts from Morehead State University.

He was an industrial arts teacher and taught at Felicity High School in Clermont County for five years and then in the Washington City Schools for ten years. Following his retirement from teaching in 1967, he became a builder of spec homes.  He also was a remodeler, furniture maker and did other specialized building projects.  He retired in 1996.

Gene was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association and Paul H. Hughey Post #25 of the American Legion.  He was also an avid golfer.

On October 17,1952, he married the former Juanita Porter.  She preceded him in death on June 2, 2021.  He was also preceded by a brother and four sisters.

Gene is survived by a daughter, Alisa Hughes Dorn and her husband, Phil, of Washington Court House; a son, Michael G. Hughes and his wife, Christine Black-Hughes, of Eagle Lake, MN; two grandchildren, Kyle Galecki and his wife, Kristi, and Camille Galecki Kewer and her husband, Kevin; four great grandchildren, Cora and Ethan Galecki and Kiley and Caleb Kewer; three step grandsons, Jesse, Douglas and Matthew (Katie) Breitigan; a step great granddaughter, Luci Breitigan and a sister, Shirley Henderson of Cincinnati.

The funeral will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of the service.

A private family graveside service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at the West Union Cemetery in Adams County.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 301 East Market Street, Washington Court House, Ohio  43160

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Betty Jane “Janey” Cottrill, 96, of New Holland, Ohio died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville where she had been a patient since November 29.

Janey was born January 29, 1925, in Ross County, Ohio to Ralph and Rena Friece Adams.  She was a graduate of Frankfort High School and lived most of her life in Williamsport and New Holland.

She formerly had been an aide at the Brooks-Yates School in Circleville.

Janey enjoyed cooking and gardening and especially attending the school events of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, (Wallace) Joe Cottrill on November 7, 1995; a daughter, Cheryl Cottrill; a son-in-law, Darrell Wisecup; a brother, Ralph Adams, Jr. and two sisters, Ruthie Templin and Geraldine Riley.

Janey is survived by four children, Glenna Wisecup of Williamsport, Tina White and her husband, Michael, of Chillicothe, Vicki Williams and her husband, Brian, of Ashville and Scott Cottrill and his fiancé, Nancy, of Mount Sterling; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Springlawn Cemetery in Williamsport with Rob Collins, chaplain for Adena Hospice, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland.

There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Ellyn Joy Barry, 94, of New Holland, Ohio died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:30 p.m. at Court House Manor in Washington Court House where she had been a resident since October 23, 2020.

Mrs. Barry was born November 22, 1927, at Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia to Clarence M. and Lois Mae Linthicum Everly.  She had formerly lived in Arizona but lived most of her life in Grove City, Ohio before moving to New Holland in 2016.

She was a retired bank teller.

Mrs. Barry formerly was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Amsterdam, Ohio.  She enjoyed singing and, while in Columbus, sang with the Columbus Chapter of the Sweet Adelines.  After moving to Arizona, she sang with the award-winning Scottsdale Chapter of the Sweet Adelines.  She also sang with the Valley Voices in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Mrs. Barry was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Richard Barry in 2001; a daughter, Catherine Ann Barry in 1992 ; a son-in-law, Monty Douglas “Cowboy”  Johnson in 2021; two brothers, Clarence “Bud” Everly, Jr. and Richard “Dick” Everly and a sister, Mary Kathryn Webb.

She is survived by a daughter Patricia M. Johnson and a granddaughter, Jennifer Loyce Johnson, both of New Holland and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will be observed.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Fort Steuben Burial Estates at Wintersville, Ohio in Jefferson County.

Arrangements were completed by the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland.

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Dorothy Daily (Dottie) Ervin, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, November 29, 2021, at 8:23 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center where she had been a patient since Friday.

Dottie was born August 15, 1931, at Beaver in Pike County, Ohio to Charles Clayton and Constance Gayle Keller Pyle.  She moved to Washington Court House in 1942, from Beaver and was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School.

She had formerly worked at Risch’s Drug Store, the Record-Herald, Armco and NCR.  She was also a realtor for 22 years.

Dottie was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.

On September 20, 1953, she married Jon W. Ervin.  He preceded her in death on September 19, 2014.  She was also preceded by a son, Dan Douglas Ervin on December 24, 2016; brother, Jack E. Pyle and a sister, Constance M. Meriweather.

She is survived by two children, Bruce Ervin and his wife, Sandy, of Centerville and Laura Ervin of Westerville; four grandchildren, Kathy Ervin, Brandon (Alex) Ervin, Courtney (Chris) Cook and Andrew Ervin; two great grandchildren, Bailey and Claire Ervin; a sister, Shirley Stackhouse of Washington Court House; nieces and nephews and many friends.

At Dottie’s request, cremation took place.

A memorial service will be held Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the church, officiating.

Private burial of the cremains will be in Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio  43160.

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Martha E. Irons Kellenberger, 88, a resident of Court House Manor since January 2021, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 9:40 p.m. shortly after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

Martha was born June 8, 1933, in Fayette County, Ohio to Clyde and Nellie Penrod Irons.  She was a graduate of Washington High School and a lifelong resident of this community.

She was a member of the Fayette County Commission on Aging and the First Christian Church.

On September 4, 1955, she married Dana H. Kellenberger, Jr.  He preceded her in death on July 18, 2002.  She was also preceded by her parents and four brother, Ralph Irons, Clyde Irons, Jr., James Irons and baby Bobby Irons.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jeffrey King of Washington Court House, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Bethany Kloss and her husband, Aaron, and their children, Lane and Aven, of Centerburg, Ohio; Valerie Higelin and her husband, Brandon, and their daughter, Camden, of Albuquerque, NM and Michael King and his wife, Morgan, and their daughters, Liza, Molly, Kate and Hattie of Morehead, KY; a sister, Betty Oesterle of Washington Court House and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be Friday, December 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomingburg Cemetery with Danny Dodds, minister at the Greenfield Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

There will be no calling hours.

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Russell L. (Sonny) Jacobs, Jr., 84, of New Holland, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at 9:53 a.m. at his home.

Sonny was born September 29, 1937, in Ross County, Ohio to Russell L. (Bud) and Donna Mae Durflinger Jacobs.  He was a 1955 graduate of New Holland High School and lived most of his life in the New Holland community.

Before his retirement in 2000, he had been an engineer at the General Electric Lamp Plant in Circleville where he had worked for 40 years.   He was also a carpenter and built many homes.

Sonny was a member of the Miami Trace Athletic Boosters Club and had formerly coached biddy basketball.  He excelled in basketball while in high school and was named most valuable player.  He loved all sports and, as an adult, played in various independent sports leagues.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

On January 14, 1956, he married the former Evelyn M. Ater.  She preceded him in death on September 9, 2016.  He was also preceded by a grandson, Rhett Stark in 2010.

Sonny is survived by two daughters, Kim (Michael Reser) Jacobs of New Holland and Kathy (Roger Shafer) Stark of Greenfield; seven grandchildren, Kari (Danny) Whalen-Boone, Kyle (Cari) Whalen, Stefani (James) Whalen-Davis, Holley (Bryon) Boka, CMSGT Jeffrey (Bianca) Ritenour, TSGT Ryan (Andrea) Stark and Rebekah (Daniel) Allen; 22 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and David Sheridan of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, December 3, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home in New Holland Friday from 11 a.m. until time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio  43160.

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Jean Spencer Maust, 91, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, November 29, 2021, at 5 a.m. at her home.

She was born June 12, 1930, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Paul R. and Mary Elizabeth Sowders Spence.  She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and a lifelong resident of his community

Before her retirement, she had served 20 years as an occupational instructor at Fayette Progressive Industries.

She attended Anchor Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, and babysitting.

On October 17, 1948, she married Robert Lee Maust.  He preceded in death in death on November 1, 2020.  She was also preceded by a sister, Nancy Caroline Andrews and a son-in-law, James L. Layne.

She is survived by three children, Jeri Lynn Layne, Michael Maust and his wife, Lyn, and Bradley Maust and his wife, Teri, all of Washington Court House; seven grandchildren, Cori (Jay) Cockerill, Brodie (Jinny) Maust, Caleb (Katie) Maust, Maggie (Jerome) Isaac, Kyle (Kelly) Maust, Elizabeth (Corey) Taylor and Lydia (James) Horning; two step-grandchildren, Stacey (Andy) Fitzpatrick and Clay Cruea; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place.

Arrangement for a memorial service and burial in Washington Cemetery are being completed and will be announced by the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Regional Humane Society, 153 Suite Main Street, Suite 3, Washington Court House, Ohio  43160.

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Jennifer Louise Edwards, 55, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 4:55 a.m. at her home.

She was born April 25, 1966, in Delaware, Ohio to Charles Roger and Ina Lavonna Spires Edwards.  She moved to Washington Court House in 1969, from Delaware, Ohio.

Jennifer was formerly employed by Fayette Progressive Industries.

She was preceded in death by her mother on September 6, 2016, and her father on October 30, 2016.

Jennifer is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Ruby Edwards of Frankfort, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Orlan Schulte of Gerald, MO; nieces and nephews, Nikole and Dennis Wilt, Christopher Hurtt and his wife, Allison, Tony and Darci Satterfield and C.J. Satterfield and several great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Highlawn Cemetery with Todd Maurer, involvement minister at the South Side Church of Christ, officiating.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, Inc., 222 North Oakland Avenue Washington Court House, Ohio  43160.

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Elliotte Jo “Ellie” Munro, was stillborn Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  She is the daughter of Kendal Blake and Ginger Lee Elliott Munro, of Washington Court House, Ohio.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her sisters, Hailee and Sophia Schirm; grandparents, Jack and Ruth Elliott of Washington Court House, Yong Hui Elliott of Frankfort, OH, Dennis and Diane Munro of Washington Court House, Josie Munro of Jeffersonville, OH and Henry and Tess Evans of Frankfort; aunts, Kami (Michael) Beegle of Louisville, KY, Kendra (Jackie) Lansing of Jacksonville, FL, Susan (Rich) Corthell and Andrea (Paul) Deckard, all of Monroe, OH and numerous cousins.

A private family service will be held Monday, December 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with words offered by Richard Corthell and Hailee Schirm.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

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