Category Archives: Funerals

Funeral Service – MIA – Cpl. Edward C. Martin – September 27th, 2025

On September 27, 2025 members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a solemn event when Cpl. Edward C. Martin was brought home and buried in West Chester Cemetery. This was a long and … Continue reading

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Korean War Veteran Identified and Brought Home – Edwin C. Martin – Sept 27th Funeral

In a recent development, we have identified the remains of a Foster Ohio man killed during the Korean War. On September 27th, from 10-11 AM there will be a formal burial attended by his loved ones. U.S. Army Cpl. Edwin … Continue reading

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Missing In Action – Korean Veteran to be Laid to Rest in West Chester – Sat. Sept 27th

There is a funeral service scheduled for Cpl. Edwin C. Martin (MIA reinterment) at West Chester Cemetery on Saturday September 27th from 10-11 am. The address of the cemetery is 6425 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. Calling all … Continue reading

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Way Too Young! Obituary of Mathew Stuart Schmitz – June 11, 2025

With great sadness, one of our dedicated SAR members Dan Schmitz has lost a son and we have lost a fellow SAR member.  We mourn for both as well as the extended family. On June 11th, 2025 at the too … Continue reading

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We Have Lost One of Our Family – Roger Stafford – Obituary 8/5/2025

Roger Owen Stafford, age 88, a resident of Terrace Park Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 5th, 2025.  

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Cincinnati SAR Loses a Superstar – Jesse Andrews

With deepest sympathy, America has lost a great man. Jesse W. Andrews passed away Monday March 17th, on St. Patricks Day. Jesse was a prominent figure as President of both the Cincinnati Chapter and State of Ohio – Sons of … Continue reading

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Patriot Comes Home – James Marrah – World War II Veteran

We have heard the term “War is Hell”. It strikes home when a fallen patriot is returned home to be joined with his loved ones to honor his/her life.  It is even more remarkable for his return after 81 years … Continue reading

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Bringing a World War II Hero Home – Lt. Marrah – Saturday May 25th – London Ohio

Compatriots, Sharing the details for the repatriation of the remains of WWII Lt. James H. Marrah. On Saturday, May 25th, 2024 there will be services for Lt. Marrah: The Funeral service will be at 12:30 PM at (visitation starts at … Continue reading

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Obituary – SAR Compatriot Dr. Eric Smith – April 3rd, 2024

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Compatriot Dr. Eric Smith of Lynchburg, VA, a renowned entomologist (scientific study of insects) on April 3, 2024. Eric became a member of the SAR and Cincinnati Chapter on June, 11 … Continue reading

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A Love Story Which Only Death Could Slow – William Malicote

Sharing an update that William Hubert Malicote passed away on Wednesday evening November 30th, at the age of 100.  How a bit of time can change things. Back on July 20th, we published an article on the historic love story … Continue reading

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