Obituaries
Belén R. Suárez
Sep 28, 2025
A LIFE REMEMBERED….
Belén R Suárez peacefully entered the kingdom of God on Sunday September 28th, 2025. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Luis Rechani Agrait and Belén Zequeira Blanco. Belén graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez at the age of 19 with degrees in Pre Med and Psychology. After college she applied to medical school...
Mark Wayne Eldridge
Sep 25, 2025
Mark Wayne Eldridge, age 54, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio after a 2-year battle with ALS. Mark was born in Somerset, Kentucky to Wayne Eldridge and Jane Perdue. He was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was employed by Marathon...
Jo Pike
Sep 25, 2025
Shirley Josephine (Burton) Pike (03/13/1936 – 09/25/2025) was born to Arizona (nee Meece) and Otha Burton on Friday, March 13, 1936, in Windsor, Kentucky. She entered the world in a modest two-room house without running water or electricity, an environment that shaped her resilient and vibrant spirit. Shirley passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of...
Gina R. French
Sep 25, 2025
FRENCH, Gina R. Wife of Jim French for 35 years. Mother of Tiffany (Thomas) Meyer and Bethany (Mike) Henderson. Grandmother of Liam and Levi Meyer and Maleigha, Mitchell and Molly Henderson. Brother of Doug (Jackie) Martin. Also survived by her girls Sedena, Lumi and Poppy. Passed away September 25, 2025 at the age of 60. Visitation will take place at...
Trina Lopez
Sep 24, 2025
Trina Lopez (Taylor), of Cincinnati, Ohio, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away September 24, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital, at the age of 55. She was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Samuel and Wanda Taylor (Fox).
Trina graduated from Dayton High School (KY), Class of 1989. Trina started her career at Columbia Sussex...
Mary Jane Gertz
Sep 24, 2025
Mary Jane Gertz, a loving wife to Anthony (Tony) Gertz, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a cherished sister, aunt and friend, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 77 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on May 10, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, Mary Jane was the treasured daughter of George Melvin "Bud" Klaene and Mary Rosella Klaene, both...
Willa J. Rodgers
Sep 24, 2025
Willa Joan Harper Rodgers, age 91, flew away into the Peace of Heaven, surrounded by the love of God and her family, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Joan was born on November 23, 1933, on the family farm near Somerset, Kentucky. As the youngest of Everett and Mattie Harper’s six children, she would be the last of her birth family...
Randall L. Roots
Sep 23, 2025
ROOTS, Randall L. Father of Season N. (Ray)Arevalo and the late Tyler W. Roots. Grandfather of Mason, Milana and Oscar Arevalo. Preceded in death by his parents Irie E. Roots and Shirley R. Roots (nee Hoog). Brother of James E. (Linda) Gary W. (Janie) Thomas D. (Robin) Roots. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away September 23, 2025 at...
Robert E. McCarnan
Sep 20, 2025
Robert E. McCarnan, a devoted and hardworking family man, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Blue Ash, Ohio, at the age of 75. He was born on December 20, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he spent his formative years nurturing a strong sense of family and community.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, exemplifying...
Gwendolyn Marie Neace
Sep 20, 2025
Gwendolyn Marie Neace, of Lebanon, Ohio, entered her eternal home in heaven on September 20, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on October 6, 1946, to Luther Elwood Myers and Myrtle Ivy Swangim. She lived a life marked by love for family, strength of character, and a reputation that commanded respect.
Family was at the center of her...
Donald J. Brandner Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Donald Joseph Brandner Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away after a courageous six-month battle with lymphoma. He was 72.
Don was born to Donald Sr. and Mary (Vennemeyer) Brandner and grew up in Silverton, Ohio, where his adventurous spirit and boundless curiosity took root early. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by...
Bob Sies
Sep 17, 2025
William Robert Sies, fondly known to his family and friends as Bob, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on September 14, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bob was a remarkable man whose life spanned many experiences marked by an unwavering spirit.
Bob's career was a testament to his diverse skills and...
Cynthia Ann Garrett
Sep 17, 2025
Cynthia A. Garrett (Ash), will be remembered deeply by everyone for her selfless nature and eagerness to give. She devoted her life to helping others. A lifelong Nurse, caregiver, and provider who put everyone else ahead of herself. She passed away on September 17, 2025 at the age of 59.
Cynthia was born at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, OH on September...
Edna McKee
Sep 17, 2025
McKee, Edna (nee Hendricks). Beloved wife of the late Taylor McKee. Loving mother of Edward (Carol) McKee, Cindy McKee and Robbie McKee. Cherished grandmother of 3, great grandmother of 4 and great-great grandmother of 2. Passed away September 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Tuesday, September...
Joyce Ann Ruebel
Sep 16, 2025
Joyce Ruebel passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, at a tragically young 86 years old on September 16th, 2025. She was a Leo, born July 28th, 1939, to her parents Raymond and Gertrude Miller. She was the beloved, adored, and treasured wife of the late Nicolas Ruebel, who we’re sure ran to greet her, arms wide...
Theresa Cotton
Sep 15, 2025
On September 15, 2025 Terri passed away after a recent battle with cancer at the age of 78. She is survived by her son James E Cotton (Jen) and a very special granddaughter Josephine E. Cotton (Josie). Also survived by several brothers and sisters – Mary Kathryn Fader, Rebecca A. Shemenski(Ron), Robert E. Fritz(Joyce), Patricia S. Eveslage, Bernard F. Fritz(Barb),...
Steve J. Magocsi
Sep 14, 2025
Steve J. Magocsi, was born at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 80.
Steve entered the world prematurely, weighing less than five pounds. He remained in the hospital for nearly three months, cradled gently in the palm of a nurse's hand during family visits. From those delicate beginnings, he grew...
Maureen A. O'Connell
Sep 14, 2025
Maureen Ann O’Connell (nee Brennan), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Maureen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth O’Connell, Sr., and sister, Patricia Benken. She is survived by children, Kathleen O’Connell, Kenneth O’Connell, Jr., Kelly Varacalli (Paul), Patrick O’Connell (Keri), Mary Dunlap (Jeff), Daniel O’Connell (Beth), Erin Wallace (David), as...
Macomb Duff Brown
Sep 13, 2025
Macomb Duff Brown, known as "Duff” to friends and family, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda (nee Fagin). He is survived by his three sons, Bob (Michelle), Dave (Vikkie), and Denny (Christy). He was known as Papa to 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,...
Robert J. Wilking
Sep 13, 2025
WILKING, Robert, beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Janet Wilking (nee Brecht) for 62 years, devoted father of Jenny (Mike) Braun, Rob (Liz) Wilking, Todd (Michelle) Wilking, Julie (Roger) Stark. Loving grandfather of Michael (Shawna) Braun, Ryan (Stephanie) Braun, Kelly (John) Buelt, Robbie Braun, Nick (Lynde) Wilking, Josh (Angela) Wilking, Drew Stark, Bobby (Cameron) Wilking, Emily (Marklan) Ball, Olivia...