Obituaries
Lois Jean Smith
Oct 13, 2025
Lois Jean Smith, born on September 1, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She left behind a rich legacy of love, warmth, and compassion.
Jean shared nearly 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Thomas Smith. Their love story began in 1962, courtesy of a blind date set up by...
Christopher Scott Owen
Oct 12, 2025
Christopher Scott Owen entered this world on August 4, 1974 in Cincinnati. He passed away suddenly on October 12, 2025. Chris was the beloved son of Mary Beth Lachmann and Michael Owen, and stepson of Eugene Lachmann. He leaves behind his sister Amy Owen {Brad Winkeljohn}, Steven Owen {Dana}, Matthew Owen (Kelly}, and stepbrother Charles Douglas {Kelly}. He is also...
Henry Barry Lawhorn
Oct 11, 2025
LAWHORN, Henry fondly known as Barry by his friends and family, passed away on October 11, 2025.
Son of the late John and Venia Lawhorn.
Brother of Larry Lawhorn, Danny (Bonnie) Lawhorn and Daryl Lawhorn.
Loving uncle to Kiesha Ozevin, Nickie (Buddy) Moore and Stephanie Lawhorn.
Dearest friend to Dewey (Watha) Roark, Mike (Michelle and family) Finn, Stacy and Bella Goedde, The Valentino family...
Dolores Ann Rumpke
Oct 11, 2025
RUMPKE, Dolores Ann (nee Geers). Beloved wife of the late Robert H. “Rob” Rumpke. Loving mother of Norma (Gary) Rapien, Carol (Giles) Krabbe, Rob (Linda) Rumpke, Janet (Paul) Bresciani, Julie (Jeff) Wells and Mary (Todd) Dwire. Dear grandmother of Michelle, Erik, Paul, Laura, Philip, Michael, Marc, Elise, Elena, Alyssa, Zach, Kaylee and Luke, and great grandmother of 17.
She was preceded...
Patricia A. Babey (nee Geisel)
Oct 10, 2025
Beloved wife of Al Babey for 65 years.
Loving mother of Laura (Steve) Poole, Lisa (Brad) Johnston, Kim (Tom) Gray and Kathleen (Tom) Bove.
Grandmother of Ben, Andy (Lori), Michael (Margo) Poole; Adam, Connor, (Andrea) Sydney, Spencer (Olivia) Johnston; Lindsay (Reed) Rinesmith, Ashley (Clifford) Bateman, Thomas Gray; Bryan (Kelsey), Jason (Chinami) and Mitchell Sander.
Great grandmother of 12. Loving aunt of 4 nieces...
Marilou Volkman
Oct 10, 2025
Marilou (Tucker) Volkman, age 78, of Liberty Township, OH passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. Marilou was born September 24, 1947 and grew up in the small farming community of Bradford, IL, as the third of four children of the late Arlie Tucker and Marian (Woodford) Tucker. On January 31, 1970 she married Bob Volkman from Streator, IL, who...
Ida Mae Hammons
Oct 10, 2025
Ida Mae (McQueen) Hammons, of Mason, Ohio, peacefully passed away at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family on October 10, 2025. Born on January 3, 1947, in Benham, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of Arthur Lee and Mattie Elizabeth (McClure) McQueen.
Ida married her beloved husband, Jerry D. Hammons, on November 14, 1965. Together, they built a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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