Obituaries

Janet Arlene Lutz, age 72, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born on December 2, 1952, Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Rolland and Lucille Bohlen, and her devoted husband, Terry Lutz. Janet loved her family deeply and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by…

Douglas L. Brunner, Sr. January 4, 1961 – November 4, 2025 Resident of Portsmouth,Ohio FC Daehler Mortuary Doug was, above all, a devoted family man. For thirty-one, wonderful years, he stood by the side of his beloved wife, Dianna. He dedicated himself to raising their children, imparting valuable life lessons and shaping their character with…

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Mike, who left us peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born December 20, 1942, Mike was the beloved son of Walter “Buck” and Lorraine (Conklin) Mucha and dear brother of the late Barb (Mucha) Puffer. He was the cherished husband of…

James “Jamie” P. Rewakowsky, 53, of Portsmouth, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home. He was born February 9, 1972 in Port Alberni, Canada to the late Lawrence Rewakowsky and Shirley (Yazell) Plummer of Portsmouth. Jamie was huge Ohio State Buckeye fan and also loved cheering on the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals.…

Darren Lee Bradley, 58, of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Adena Pike Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Buford and Delores (Crabtree) Bradley. He was a 1985 graduate of Valley High School and was employed by Scioto Trails. He is survived…

Rita Kay Bosworth, age 76, entered her Heavenly Home on November 2, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 27, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bob and Wilma DeAtley. Rita grew up in Minford, Ohio where she spent her early years surrounded by family and friends. On August 5,…

Audrey Kneiss, 61, Otway, Ohio Born in Ashland, MA where she was raised and graduated high school.  Audrey completed an Associate Degree and worked at various nursing homes in Massachusetts and Florida. She also completed a certificate in Billing and Coding and worked at several doctors offices in Florida. Audrey met and married the love…

Carolyn Fern Pennington, 82, of Otway, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born on February 20, 1943 in Lynx to the late Sherman Edward Thatcher and Rhoda Fern Richard Thatcher.  Surviving are her children;  Belinda (Roger) Thomas of Otway, Valorie Newman of Dallas, Texas, Bradley Alan (Cheryl)…

Gary Spriggs, 81, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born November 21, 1943 in Lynx, Ohio son of the late Vinton and Mary Ellen Spriggs.  Gary is survived by a sister, Sharon (David) Gammon of Cincinnati, Ohio, a brother, Steven (Vicki) Spriggs of Piketon and…

Valerie Sue Gill, 80, of Minford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on January 4, 1945, in New Boston, Ohio, to Archie and Marcella (Shearer) Swearingen, Valerie lived a life filled with kindness, creativity, and service to others.…