Obituaries

Kenneth N. Hennel

Kenneth N. Hennel

Nov 4, 2025

Kenneth N. Hennel, affectionately known as Ken, "The Fat Man" Hennel, was born on January 9, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at his home in Cincinnati on November 4, 2025. Ken’s life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to family, friends, and community, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

A proud veteran, Ken...

Barbara Rose Apking

Barbara Rose Apking

Nov 3, 2025

Barbara R Apking, 94, beloved daughter of the late Willard and Rose (Link) Apking, passed away on November 3, 2025. Barb lived a full life and was truly a remarkable woman. Throughout the years, many have paid tribute to Barb. From the late Mary Joan Goddard - friend, neighbor – “Barb was a quiet giver, always helping where she saw...

Gary E. Berman

Gary E. Berman

Nov 1, 2025

Son of the late Elliot and Doris Berman, survived by his brother Mark, sister-in-law Gina and niece Kelsey. He enjoyed his career as a mortician and had a deep appreciation of music. He will be missed by his family and many lovely caregivers at The Lodge Retirement Community where he was a long-time resident. Gary passed away on Saturday November...

Pearl Karrick

Pearl Karrick

Nov 1, 2025

Pearl Karrick, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away quietly on November 1, 2025, at the age of 98 in Mason, Ohio. Born on January 17, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Pearl's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her myriad interests that brought joy to those around her.

As a loving mother, Pearl placed her sons,...

Thomas L. Niewald

Thomas L. Niewald

Oct 30, 2025

Thomas “Tom” L. Niewald, was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who brought light and laughter to everyone around him. Tom passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on November 13, 1967, Tom lived his life grounded in kindness, integrity, and service. He faced every challenge with strength and optimism,...

Gary L McKnight

Gary L McKnight

Oct 30, 2025

Gary L. McKnight. Beloved husband of Mamie L. McKnight (nee Wilson) for 50 years. Loving son of Eliza Jane McKnight (nee Tritt) and the late Bev “Mac” McKnight. Devoted father of Julie McKnight and the late Lisa Ladd. Cherished grandfather of Luthor, Caleb, Cody, Taylor and Rebecca. Great-grandfather of Juniper and Benjamin. Dear brother of Dana (Sharon) and Paul McKnight....

Linda Carol Burger

Linda Carol Burger

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Carol Burger (88), of West Chester, Ohio passed away on October 30, 2025. 

Born in Elwood, Indiana on September 9, 1937, she spent her early childhood in Indiana before moving to Southern Ohio and graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1955. She worked at Western & Southern Life prior to her marriage to the late Frank Edwin Burger in 1960....

David Bax

David Bax

Oct 29, 2025

Beloved father of Tara Macy and Candice Smith. Loving grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Becky Jackson and Jim Bax. Passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the age of 70. Funeral services were held privately.

Kathleen M. Bressler

Kathleen M. Bressler

Oct 28, 2025

Loveland, OH – Kathleen (Kathy) Bressler passed away after a lengthy illness on October 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Kathy was the daughter of the late Herman G. Bressler and Esther Manley Bressler, sister of the late Bonnie Bressler Fellinger (Skip). Survived by sister Sue Bressler West (Mike), and brother John P. Bressler (Patsy). Also survived by many...

Carson James Cooper

Carson James Cooper

Oct 27, 2025

Carson James Cooper, born December 1, 2006, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Liberty Township, Ohio, at the young age of 18.

Carson is survived by his mother, Raquel, stepfather, Alex Campbell, and cherished sisters, Kennedy and Karleigh; his father, Chad, and Gina Cooper, brother, Wesley, and sister, Andi; grandfather, Ron Wetherell, and grandmother, Margaret Lampe; and grandparents,...

Charles R. Fehr

Charles R. Fehr

Oct 26, 2025

Beloved husband of 35 years to Carolyn Fehr (nee Davidson). Brother of Cliff (Marybeth) Fehr. Brother-in-law of James (Joan) Davidson and Suzanne (Richard) Maschmeyer. Uncle of Kirby and Brady Fehr, Lisa (Douglas) Flynn, Dorothy (Josh) Fox, Katherine and Nancy Maschmeyer.

Charles was an accountant for the City of Cincinnati for over 35 years.

Charles passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at...

Leroy Denny

Leroy Denny

Oct 26, 2025

Leroy Denny, 89, passed away on October 26, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio. He was born on September 5, 1936, in Lincoln County, Kentucky to James Peyton (“Peyton”) Denny and Eliza (Mullins) Denny. He was one of nine children and grew up on a farm.

He married Ila Louise Wilkinson on October 4, 1958. After he served in the Army and...

David R. Wymer

David R. Wymer

Oct 26, 2025

David Ray Wymer, 82, of Madeira, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Born on March 6, 1943, in Creekside, PA, Dave built a life defined by hard work, quiet determination, and deep generosity to those he loved. Sight unseen, he left Pennsylvania to attend Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC on a work-program scholarship. He went on...

Meghan E. Behr

Meghan E. Behr

Oct 25, 2025

Meghan E. Behr, beloved daughter of Mike and Barb (nee Ariss) Behr, loving sister of Nathan (Alli) Behr, dearest granddaughter of Michael and Robyn Behr and James and Susan (late) Ariss, adored niece of Jim and Angel Ariss (God Parents), Debbie and Kevin Amend, Becky Gibson, Cindy Ariss, Wally and Natina Ariss, Carrie Stolzman, Tony Behr and Angie Callahan. Cousin...

Lynne Anne Hutcheson

Lynne Anne Hutcheson

Oct 25, 2025

Lynne Anne (McGrath) Hutcheson, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Hospice of Cincinnati.

Born on August 8, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, Lynne spent most of her life in her beloved Michigan, where she truly became a Michigan girl at heart. Eight years ago, she and Don moved to...

William E. Shaver

William E. Shaver

Oct 24, 2025

William “Bill” Shaver, aged 91, went home to be with his Lord on October 24th, 2025.

A Pocahontas, Arkansas native, Bill was born on January 4th, 1934. He moved to West Chester, Ohio in 1970 where he lived for 55 years while raising his family!

Bill never met a stranger in his life. He could talk to anyone, anywhere, at any time...

Judith K. Curtis

Judith K. Curtis

Oct 24, 2025

CURTIS, Judith K. (nee Smith). Loving wife of Paul Curtis. Devoted mother of Paul (Penny) Curtis Jr., Christa Curtis, Holly Curtis and Alex Curtis. Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Adam, Jake, Kyle, Poppy, Peri and Ariel. Dear sister of Jan Smith and Jill Weschler and the late Jim and Jodie Smith. Passed away October 24, 2025 at the age of 67....

Sue Ashcraft

Sue Ashcraft

Oct 24, 2025

Sue Carolyn Ashcraft (nee Perkins) passed away October 24, 2025 at the age of 87 at home surrounded by family members after a long illness. She was born September 15, 1938 in Owen County, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Margaret Perkins. She is survived by her sister Ann Katherine Siders (Dee, deceased), Betty (Don, deceased)...

Michelle Koehlke

Michelle Koehlke

Oct 24, 2025

Michelle Koehlke (nee Kumfer), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and tennis lady passed away peacefully at her West Chester home from a complication with pancreatic cancer. She was 59.

Michelle was born in 1965 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She attended Most Precious Blood elementary school, Bishop Dwenger High School, and studied Accounting at Manchester University, but earned her degree and graduated...

Howard Robert Converse

Howard Robert Converse

Oct 23, 2025

Howard R. Converse, age 86 of Mason, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 23rd.

Howard was born on March 5th, 1939 in Lima, OH to the late Howard and Adelva Converse. Brother to late sister, Nancy Morton.

Howard was a devoted husband of 64 years to Carol Casper Converse. Loving father to Bryan (Gina) Converse and Bethany (Jeff) Jenkins. Grandfather to...