Obituaries

Lela A Mink

Lela A Mink

Oct 8, 2025

Lela A. Mink, affectionately known as "Bead," passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Good Samaritan, surrounded by the grace of God. Born on August 7, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, Lela was a beacon of kindness and love throughout her life.

A proud graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, class of May 18, 1951, Lela dedicated a significant portion...

Rhonda D. Cromer Owens

Rhonda D. Cromer Owens

Oct 7, 2025

Rhonda D. Cromer Owens (nee Helton), born February 7, 1959 in Pineville, KY passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 66.

Preceded in death by her mother, Ilene Matheny Hurd and her son, Eric J. Cromer.

Survived by her father Charles W. Helton; Siblings: Karen (Dana) Gaines, Vera Dale Hirka, Lynn Meyer, Charlotte Helton, Floyd Helton, and Charles S....

Norma Jean Goodlander

Norma Jean Goodlander

Oct 5, 2025

GOODLANDER Norma J. (nee Collett). Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Goodlander. Devoted mother of Kimberly (Alan) Rice, Kevin (the late Tawnia) Goodlander and the late Keith Goodlander. Dear grandmother of Kristen (Matt) Cress, and Kasey Goodlander and the late Kourtnie Goodlander. Great grandmother of Keiley Cress, Cameryn Cress, Emmanuel Goodlander, Khammilah Goodlander and Kadence Goodlander. Sister of Ray...

Joan T. Cluxton

Joan T. Cluxton

Oct 4, 2025

Mother of Tamara Kreke. Sister of the late Richard Cluxton and the late Mary Ann Dumont. Aunt of Rick and Ron Cluxton; Mike (Suzi) Dumont, Cheryl Lawwill and the late Ken Dumont. Great Aunt of 11, Great Great Aunt of 5. Passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025 at age 77. Visitation will be held at St. Margaret Mary Church,...

Delores Daniels

Delores Daniels

Oct 2, 2025

Delores “Dee” Daniels, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Her life was a testament to love, care, and unwavering support for her family and friends. Born on February 26, 1936, Delores graduated from Bell County High School in Kentucky, where she began her journey of nurturing those around her.

Throughout her career, Delores...

Maxwell H. Trentman

Maxwell H. Trentman

Oct 1, 2025

Maxwell H. Trentman, was born on October 5, 2006, in Cincinnati Ohio. He passed away tragically and too soon on October 1, 2025. He is survived by his father, Bill Trentman and sister, Haley, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Trentman nee Heppler.

Max was a bright and spirited young man...

Kathleen Ann Barbara

Kathleen Ann Barbara

Sep 30, 2025

Katie Barbara passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 79.

Loving daughter of the late Mary and Bob Barbara. Devoted mother to Lucie Cripe and Sarah (Rob) Bryan. Loving Grandmother to Taylor (Emily) Julien, Cameron (Tamara) Bryan, Madeline (Matthew) Cabitac, Colbie (Bailey) Konecek, Gracie Peters. Great-Grandmother to James Julien.

Sister of Pat (late Jim) Edmiston, Mary Ann (Mark)...

Carol Ann Vogel

Carol Ann Vogel

Sep 29, 2025

Vogel, Carol Ann (nee Burton). Beloved wife of Robert Vogel. Loving mother of Jason Vogel and Sarah (Kenneth) Laschinger. Devoted grandmother to Sydney, Hudson and Henry Laschinger. Sister of Mary Napier and Theodore Burton. Daughter of the late Robert Burton and the late Margaret Sheard. Carol will also be missed by her loving dog Rudy. Carol graduated from Lakota High...

Belén R. Suárez

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...

Dennis Blanken

Dennis Blanken

Sep 25, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that “Dennis (Den) B. Blanken, 78, of Liberty Township, Ohio, (borned in Cincinnati, Ohio), passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025. Den is survived by his loving wife (Connie) of 47 years, brother Ronald Blanken (Terri), sister Pat Whitlock (Ray), and his many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Ohio State...

Mark Wayne Eldridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...