Mary Ida Zimmerman Monnin Mary, born on October 28, 1925, went to be with our Lord on April 21, 2024. She grew up on a farm in Ft. Loramie, OH., the daughter of Joseph and Pauline Zimmerman.  Chores were a part of her life and living during the Great Depression resulted in a strong spirit.  As a child, she loved playing baseball and was quite athletic.  This love of baseball continued as she supported the REDs, win or lose. After high school, she entered nurse’s...

ROBERT H. “BOB” BERRYMAN, 71, of Sidney, passed away at 2:08 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1953 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Robert C. and Evelyn (Howell) Berryman. On February 9, 1975 he married the former Marlene Dorsey, who survives along with three children, Robert (Kendra) Berryman of Anna, Stephanie “Annie” Bennett of Sidney, and Benjamin (Sula) Berryman of Conover, OH; nine grandchildren; one...

BARBARA A. (GRIESHOP) COLE, 77, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hubert and Anna Mary (Meyer) Grieshop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Cole, on November 4, 2023. She is survived by three daughters, Angela Smith, Julie (Eric) Mestemaker, and Lori (Steve) Petitjean, grandchildren, Tyler (Stephanie) Wiford, Jordan (Greg) Marshall, Kassandra...

DONALD CRAIG “DON” FRANCIS, 80, of Sidney passed away at 2:40 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1944 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late EL and Goldie (Ratliff) Francis. On October 20, 1963 he married the former Crystal Hensley, who survives along with three children, Craig (Tracey) Francis of Sidney, Paul (Georgeanna) Francis of Kenton, OH, and Jeff (Jenny) Francis of Elizabeth, IN; grandchildren, Ashley (Ken) Miller, Amanda...

GERALD STEVEN COOK, 66, of Sidney passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 6:03 AM at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1957 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald Eugene and Carolyn Aldena (Staley) Cook. He is survived by three siblings, Dolly (Louis) Ivey of Zanesfield, Scott (Brenda) Cook of Sidney and Dixy (Kevin) Carey of Sidney; twelve nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Cook was self-employed working as an Herbalist and...

Charles Wesson (Charlie, or Stukie), age 85, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a short stay in Soin Medical Center. Charlie was born on February 3, 1938, in Nashville Arkansas to the late Vernon and Susie (Gamble) Wesson. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, Tyree, and Hulen Wesson: two sisters Margie Morena and Susie Glover. Charlie attended Willowdell Elementary School, Kettlersville Elementary School, and Anna High...

JOSEPHINE E. FOGT, age 91 of Sidney, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 9:13 AM at her home. She was born on April 23, 1932, in Port Jefferson, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Eleanor (Beavers) Fosnight. On February 5, 1949, she married Walter Junior Fogt who preceded her in death May 15, 2016. She is survived by five children: Sue Fogt, Steve (Teresa) Fogt, and David (Pat) Fogt all of Sidney, Larry Fogt of Anna, and Julia Fogt of Sidney, sister, Myrtle Nichols, 12...

HEIDI MARIE BARBER, 45, of Sidney passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born on March 3, 1979 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late James A. Barber, and Gail (Scott) Foster, who resides in Sidney. Heidi is survived by one son, Michael D. Barber of Denver, CO; two sisters, Lori (Ali Tehran) Barber of Bethesda, MD, and Carrie (Craig) Wagner of Sidney; one niece, and four nephews. Heidi loved nature. She enjoyed gardening, computer gaming, and the company of...

Michael L. Elliott age 77 of Sidney passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home. He was born on October 22, 1946, in Sidney the son of Harold and Rose Ann (Link) Elliott. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife who he married on October 30, 1965, Sarah CS (Deal) Elliott, children Michael Max (Karen) Elliott of Sidney, Michelle (Joe) Hipskind of Fort Wayne, Mary (Dan) Paulus of Sidney, and Mark (Tracey Koontz) Elliott of Sidney, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren,...

JANET A. HOYING, 86, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:15 PM at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on October 24, 1937 in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Clementine (Boeke) Schmidt. She is survived by three children, David Magoteaux, Steven Magoteaux and Kathleen (Aaron) Locker; six grandchildren, Alex Locker, Megan (Grant) Kaufman, Emma Locker, Nicholas Magoteaux, Michele (Gage) Gibbs and Rickey Magoteaux; brother, Gerald (Linda) Schmidt, two...