Hobart Ely Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hobart Ely of Covington, Ohio, who passed away on December 3, 2021 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Verl Ely and Velma Ely (Pence); his wife Barbara Ely (Rike); his sister Joyce Smith; and his parents-in-law, Kenneth Shefbuch, Bill Smith and Virginia Schmidt.
He is survived by: his sons, Dennis Ely (Julie) of Piqua and Rus Ely (Amy) of Covington; his sisters, Shirley Shefbuch of Covington and Judy Randolph (Jim) of Huber Heights; his brother-in-law Jimmy Rike (Roberta) of Covington; and his grandsons, William Ely, Brian Ely (Breanna) and Cory Ely (Tabby). He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Fire & Rescue, 801 E. Broadway, Covington, OH 45318.
