Obituaries

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....

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...

Joseph E. Morgan Sr.

Joseph E. Morgan Sr.

Oct 22, 2025

Joseph Edward Morgan

(Smokin Joe)

May 16,1949 - October 22, 2025

Passed away October 22, 2025 at the age of 76 at home in Kentucky.

Joe is one of 7 siblings. Leaves behind 1 son and 2 daughters, numerous nieces and nephews, grand children and 1 great grand child.

Joe worked his whole career at Procter and Gamble. Enjoyed retirement and working on cars.

David Meiser

David Meiser

Oct 22, 2025

David Meiser (82) passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio, surrounded by family, love, and laughter, just as he lived.

Born on June 3, 1943, in Pennsylvania. Son to Regis and Anita Meiser, David grew up with a strong competitive spirit and a love of sports and family. A proud West Virginia University graduate, he was a...

Lillie Ann Smiley (nee Sunderman)

Lillie Ann Smiley (nee Sunderman)

Oct 20, 2025

Lillie A. Smiley, age 88, born on January 27, 1937, died on October 20, 2025, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her parents Clem Jr. and Ethel Sunderman. Loving wife of 66 years to James Smiley. Loving mother to Beth Smiley, Jenny (Mark Olah) Smiley, Peggy (Matt) Hausfeld, Jimmy (Kim) Smiley, Amy (Steve) Hartkemeyer, Kristi (Dave Uhlmansiek)...

Christa Riordan

Christa Riordan

Oct 19, 2025

Christa Harkness Riordan, 49, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was born in St. Louis in 1975 where she attended Villa Duchesne High School before attending Miami University and majoring in psychology & mastering in gerontology. Christa worked many years in social services in Butler County serving the needs of the elderly before retiring to stay at home...

Charles V. Noonan

Charles V. Noonan

Oct 18, 2025

Charles V. Noonan, beloved husband of the late Mildred “Milly” Noonan for 72 devoted years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 99. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Charles later dedicated 65 years of loyal service to Ransohoff, where he was known for his unwavering commitment and work ethic.

Loving father of Dan, Gerald (late Traci),...

Nicholas John Walkenhorst

Nicholas John Walkenhorst

Oct 16, 2025

Nicholas John Walkenhorst, affectionately known as Nick, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2025, at his home, leaving behind cherished memories which will be fondly remembered by those that knew him well. Born on December 8, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a proud graduate of Moeller High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree...

Kathleen Anne Marrale

Kathleen Anne Marrale

Oct 16, 2025

Kathleen Anne Marrale, born on March 7, 1947, and passed away on October 16, 2025, leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and professional excellence. She was a beloved figure in her family and community, known for her warmth and kindness.

Kathleen retired from Procter and Gamble in 2009, where she served as a Packaging Engineer Specialist. Her career was marked...