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ROUND, Sara Jo (Southard) Age 47, of Franklin (Hunter), Ohio, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 at her residence. She was born December 16, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio and lived in Middletown for 10 years and Hunter for 4 years. She graduated from Arch Bishop Alter High School in 1978, and was a Foreign Exchange Student in Bogota, Columbia in 1978-1979. She was employed as Travel Manager at Senco in Cincinnati for four years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. She was preceded in death by parents: Orville and Margaretha (Krul) Southard; 1 brother: Christopher Southard 1976. She is survived by 1 daughter: Emily Lauren Round; 1 son: Mason Scott Round; their father: Scott Christopher Round – Lebanon, Ohio; 2 sisters: Greta Southard, Joe Ramos – Chicago, Illinois; Jennifer Swearengin, Michael – Bellefontaine, Ohio; 2 brothers: Mark Southard, Nancy – Cincinnati, Ohio, Jeff Southard – West Carrollton, Ohio; 15 nieces and nephews. Emily and Mason's paternal grandparents: Jack and Joan Round – Bellbrook, Ohio. Visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish-St. John Chapel, First Ave., Middletown, Ohio, with celebrant Reverend John Civille. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, 201 Clark St., Middletown, Ohio 45042. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.
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Helen (Allaire) Fahey
December 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies and prayers to Sara's family. I met Sara in the fifth grade when we moved to the area, and will always remember her kindness in welcoming and befriending me as a new student. We had some good times (even at school!) and I enjoyed time with the Southard kids, and remember vividly Sara getting the biggest kick when my dad backed over the family's mailbox! When we moved away, I visited Sara during high school (and always Alter football games) - she was such a neat person, and had a sweetness not always seen in teenagers. I regret that we lost touch with each other. Please know that the Fenwick community is keeping Sara and the entire family in their prayers.
Laura Warfield
December 2, 2007
Dear Family,
I worked with Sara over 20 years ago at TV Travel. She was a wonderful person; one of those rare individuals who you never forget because they are so genuine and caring. I lost contact with Sara years ago when I moved to California, but I wanted you to know how highly I respected her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Spencer Jessee
November 25, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Sara at Senco. She could always brighten your day with her great attitude. You could hear her smile through the phone. Words are little comfort but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Conti
November 24, 2007
Mason and Emily,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Know your mom is still with you and always will be, always watching over you and smiling. May God give you both the strength to get through this terrible loss.
God Bless you both,
Rita Conti
Sandy (Schaefer) Powers
November 24, 2007
Dear Greta, Jenny, Mark and Jeff - My brother Bob called me and told me about Sara. We had lost touch -but there are so many great memories... high school and college. Sara was my maid of honor!!! I could write books about our camping trips, our crazy sleepovers, our Tahoe ski trip, our endless art projects, the time we "T-P"d Teresa's yellow vega!, the many double cheeseburgers at McDonald's, her sweatpants and hiking boots!
Scott, Emily & Mason - I do a very poor job of staying in contact with those people that were a part of my growing up. Sara, Teresa Knickle and I were inseparable in high school. Teresa went to a different high school, and we would skip school to go to school with each other - Sara and I to Centerville or Teresa would come to Alter. Sara was my maid of honor - she met my husband before anyone else in my family - or Teresa.
I am very sorry that Sara and I have lost touch. She is very close to my heart. She was one of my best friends, and always will be.
Bless you all, and please know that you are in my thoughts, prayers and my heart.
Sandy
Aletha Dillinger
November 23, 2007
I worked with Sara at Carlson Wagonlits and World Travel Partners. She was one of the most genuine happy and friendly ladies I have ever known. She spoke often of both Emily and Mason. She really loved you both very much as I am sure you know. I smile thinking of her but my heart hurts for you both. My prayers are with you in the tough journey you have ahead. You are in my prayers.
Skylar Halsey
November 23, 2007
Mason - Hey it's your friend Skylar. Sorry about your loss your mom was a kind and loving person. I will miss her very much and so will my family. Call me if you need something or just need to talk.
Dawn Rush
November 22, 2007
Emily, Mason and Scott - I truly feel that God has given me greatest gift. He blessed me and my family with the opportunity to meet Sara and to have had her in our lives. Sara was the first person I met when we came to John 23rd and she truly made us feel so welcome at the school. Emily and Mason, you two were everything to Sara. She loved you kids so much and I always enjoyed seeing the closeness you shared. Sara was my football buddy, and no game will ever be the same without her. I will miss everything about her... her smile, her laugh, her kindness, her loving voice and most of all her friendship.
Love Always,
Dawn, Greg, Jake and Josh Rush
Elaine Kretten
November 21, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the entire family especially Mason and Emily. Sara loved you all so much. I worked at Senco in Travel with Sara and she actually took my job when I retired. She was a wonderful person and I have such fond memories. Her fondest memories were of the vacations she took with her two precious children. She will always be in our hearts.
Elaine Kretten - retired Senco Travel mgr.
Taylor Osborne
November 21, 2007
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sara was a warm, wonderful person who clearly loved her family very much.
Aaron, Taylor, and Gaige
Christina Reyes
November 21, 2007
Sara, you were an Angel here on Earth watching over us and now you are a Guardian Angel in Heaven looking down upon us. God has embraced your Soul and we have embraced your heart. We will miss your smile, your laugh, your cheers at the football games and most of all your love for Emily & Mason.
God bless you Sara.
Christina, Nichole, Zachary & Andrew Reyes
David Reid
November 21, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of Sara's family. I work for Senco and travel Maine through Pennsylvania. Sara was always smiling and always upbeat and positive when I talked to her. I will miss her greatly and will pray that God will comfort all of you. I pray that you lean on each other in this time of greif and that you keep your faith. I am sure that Sara would want everyone to remain positive and to always remember her. My God be with each one.
Pam Cargo
November 21, 2007
Dear Mason and Emily,
May God bless you both as you stuggle to get through this very hard time. You are very special kids, in part because of all the love and support of your wonderful mom. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rich Elkouri
November 21, 2007
Sara always put a smile on my face when I spoke to her. She will be missed greatly!
Michelle Ross
November 21, 2007
Emily, Mason, and Scott--I am thinking of you and praying for you! I am so sorry for your loss. Emily and Mason, your mom was such a wonderful person and an inspiration to me! Take care and know that there are so many people here to support you! Love, Mrs. Michelle Ross
Mary Beth, Joey & Jordan Adleta
November 21, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
kim van der Wel
November 21, 2007
Dear Emily & Mason,
I am Kim, 25 years old and I work for Senco in the netherlands, Europe. Your mum and I were in contact last week to arrange some things. I want to let you know that I think of you two, not just because I think your mum was a great person but because I lost my mum last thursday too very unexpected. I know that nobody can take away the terrible pain and sadness you are feeling now but I hope it helps a bit to know that there are more people (even at the other side of the world) that are experiencing the same pain at the moment and understand what you are going through.
You are in my prayers
warm regards,
Kim
Sterling Stephenson
November 21, 2007
It was my pleasure to know and work with Sara at Senco. I am a field sales representative in Utah that often called her to plan travel arrangements.
I also recently got to visit with Sara in Nashville, and she was just as happy in person as she has always been on the phone.
Sara always had laughter and a smile to share with everyone. Her voice always reflected cheerfulness. She would brighten my day each time I spoke to her.
God bless you and your family at this time of loss and sorrow.
Jim Lewis
November 21, 2007
To a wonderful person and a great friend, fellow worker, Sara will be sadly missed. My prayers to her childeren and family.
Alan Danforth
November 21, 2007
Sara was a delight to work with, she was always upbeat and professional. On a personal level she was genuinely nice and caring.
Jim & Janet Browning
November 21, 2007
I will miss your smile and your laugh. You made the difficult easy and working with you fun. You are missed.
Heath Northcutt
November 21, 2007
Sara was a tremedous, happy person that had a smile for everyone! She will be missed terribly.
May God bless and keep her family in this time of sadness.
Kathryn Kagy
November 21, 2007
You will be so sorely missed at Senco. Your sense of humor, your energy, your upbeat attitude, your infectious laugh.....We are not the same without you, Sara. God bless.
Kathryn
Katie Horvat
November 21, 2007
Greta, Jenny, Mark, Jeff-----My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Love Katie
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