Reverend M. Edmund Hussey passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 24, 1933, in Sidney, Ohio and was baptized at Holy Angels Church, Sidney. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati, and studied philosophy and theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained on May 31, 1958, at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati by Archbishop Karl J. Alter. Father Hussey’s further studies included an M.A. (Latin) and an M.Ed. (English) from Xavier University, and a Ph.D. (Historical Theology) from Fordham University, New York.

Father Hussey received his first assignment on June 7, 1958, as assistant pro tem at St. Louis Church, Cincinnati and to teach at Elder High School. While still continuing at Elder High School he also was appointed to the following: on August 26, 1958, he was appointed assistant at St. William Church, Cincinnati; August 29, 1963, he was appointed assistant at St. Antoninus Church, Cincinnati; August 25, 1964, he was appointed assistant at Our Lady of Grace Church, Cincinnati; he was appointed administrator of Our Lady of Grace Church from April 1968 to January 1969; March 5, 1969, he was appointed assistant at St. Augustine Church, Cincinnati. In June 1969, Father Hussey moved to New York for further studies at Fordham University. On June 1, 1972, Father Hussey was appointed to the faculty at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, effective September 1972. On July 15, 1982, he was appointed pastor of St. Paul Church, Yellow Springs. He was appointed to the College of Consultors from November 6, 1990, until November 3, 1995. Father Hussey was appointed pastor of St. Raphael Church, Springfield, for a period of six years, commencing on July 1, 1991, and reappointed as pastor of St. Raphael Church for another six year term, commencing on July 2, 1997. Father Hussey retired from active ministry on July 1, 1998.

Reception of the Body: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221; 614-488-6149. Celebrant and Homilist: Reverend Daniel L Ochs. Visitation: Following Reception of the Body and continuing until Mass.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agatha Church. Celebrant: Reverend Robert J. Farrell. Homilist: Monsignor David R. Funk.

A private committal will follow at a later date.

Reverend Earl Francis Simone passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was baptized at Mary, Help of Christians Church, Fairborn. He received his B.A. in Philosophy at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati and a M.A. in Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained on June 11, 1977, at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati by Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin.

Father Simone received his first assignment on July 1, 1977, as associate at St. Teresa, Little Flower of the Infant Jesus Parish, Springfield.  On August 5, 1977, he was appointed Spiritual Director of the Springfield Council of St. Vincent de Paul.  On July 1, 1980, he was released to serve as chaplain in the United States Navy.  Father Simone was appointed pastor of St. Peter Parish, Huber Heights on August 11, 1992, for a period of six years.  He was re-appointed as pastor of St. Peter Parish for another six year term commencing on August 11, 1998.  He was appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St. Stephen Parish, Holy Cross Parish, and St. Adalbert Parish, Dayton, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, while continuing as pastor of St. Peter Parish. Father Simone remained as pastor and parochial administrator of these parishes until his retirement on April 7, 2015.

Reception of the Body: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, 149 Franklin Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402; 937-228-2013. Celebrant: Reverend Brian W. Phelps. Visitation: Following Reception of the Body and continuing until Mass.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Church.  Celebrant and Homilist: Reverend John D. MacQuarrie.

Committal: Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 8519 OH-14, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241.