Obituaries

Sister Carolyn Brink RSM

Sister Carolyn Brink RSM

Jun 17, 2025

Sister Carolyn Brink passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a Sister of Mercy for 64 years. Carolyn was the daughter of John Brink and Irene Cowen. She was the oldest of seven children and survived by all her siblings: Rosemary Finley, Ann Patterson, Mary Hurley, Betty Brink, Joseph Brink, Robert Brink, and her...

Geneva Hagy

Geneva Hagy

Jun 14, 2025

HAGY, Geneva (nee Overstreet). Beloved wife of the late Charles Hagy. Dear mother of Bonnie (Wayne) Bland and Brenda (Fred) Ramsey. Grandmother of Lisa (Jerry) Ovesen. Great grandmother of Ivy Rose and Gwendolyn Willow Ovesen. Sister of Electa Bingham and the late Ed Overstreet, Russell Overstreet, Raymond Overstreet, Montie Tarter, Nellie Emerson, Ethel Johnson and Ruth Artrip. Passed away June...

Bobby Gene Hembree

Bobby Gene Hembree

Jun 13, 2025

Bobby Gene Hembree, age 83, born February 7, 1942, resident of Blue Springs, Missouri, was chosen by God to join his Heavenly Kingdom on June 13, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Della Mae Dufrene Hembree. Loving father of Tammy Lynn (Bernd) Vanderschuur and Crystal Hembree (Douglass) Sharp. Dear grandfather of Christina (Jason) Yoder, Michele (Charles) Margavio, David (Jen) Vandershuur, Justin...

Thomas R. Sies

Thomas R. Sies

Jun 13, 2025

Thomas R. Sies, affectionately known as Tom, was born on November 8, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and cherished memories. Tom’s life was marked by a strong sense of community, warmth, and a humorous perspective that left an imprint on all who...

Benjamin Wall

Benjamin Wall

Jun 12, 2025

WALL, Benjamin. Beloved husband of Louanna Wall (nee Young) for 63 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Emma (nee Elliott) Wall. Dear brother of the late Evelyn (Cecil) Crites. Brother in law of Betty (Charlie) Rapp, the late Jack (survived by JoAnn) Young, the late Jim (survived by Dotti) Young. Uncle of Rebecca (the late Thomas) Marsh,...

Jennifer M. Haddox

Jennifer M. Haddox

Jun 9, 2025

It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Haddox, a beloved mother, daughter, sister companion and cherished friend to all. Born July 13th 1963, Jennifer grew up in Deer Creek, Ohio where her vibrant spirit, beautiful smile, deep compassion began touching lives from an early age.Jennifer was a nurture by nature -a “Mom to all”-...

Mary Ellen Trischler

Mary Ellen Trischler

Jun 9, 2025

Mary Ellen (nee Pahren) beloved wife of the late Robert J. Trischler. Devoted mother of Judith Green (Thomas), Sandra Becks (Vincent), and Sharon Helton (Drew). Loving grandma of Nathan Becks, Ashley (Matt) Oehler, and Justin (Bella), Heather, and A.J. Helton. Dear sister of Herbert Pahren, Ruth Linesch, and the late Robert and Charles Pahren. Retired from Procter & Gamble after...

Herbert J. Witte

Herbert J. Witte

Jun 8, 2025

Herbert Joseph Witte April 3, 1929 – June 8, 2025

Herbert Joseph Witte, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 8, 2025, at the age of 96.

Born on April 3, 1929, in Cincinnati, Herb spent his entire life in the city he loved. He was a proud graduate...

Edward G. Rathman

Edward G. Rathman

Jun 7, 2025

Edward G. Rathman, 68 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and servant of faith

Edward G. Rathman, 68, a longtime resident of Monfort Heights, passed away tragically in a car accident on June 7, 2025, while visiting his oldest son and daughter-in-law in Florida.

A devoted husband to Karen (née Roth) for 47 years, Ed was the proud father of four children: Andrew...

Carl Mize

Carl Mize

Jun 7, 2025

Born on September 24, 1926, in Mt Vernon Kentucky. He lived his final year of life at Chesterwood Skilled Nursing, where he passed on June 7, 2025. He was the third child of Opha Adams and Elmer Mize. Of his 4 siblings, 3 are deceased (Ed Mize, Edna Smith, Doug Mize) and the 4th Roger Mize unknown. Their family moved...

Betty Pawlosky

Betty Pawlosky

Jun 7, 2025

Betty Jane McClements Pawlosky passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home in Hamilton, Ohio at the graceful age of 97.

Betty was born on October 17, 1927 in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Betty attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh. She began working after High School as a bookkeeper at just 19 years of age and later...

JoAnn Stoeckel

JoAnn Stoeckel

Jun 6, 2025

JoAnn Stoeckel, born on September 18, 1944, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. A dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, JoAnn leaves behind a legacy of warmth, support, and community involvement that will be remembered fondly by those who knew her.

JoAnn’s career spanned 30 plus years as a school bus driver, most recently with the Mason City Schools prior to...

Billy R. Deaton

Billy R. Deaton

Jun 6, 2025

Billy R. Deaton, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on June 6, 2025, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on January 27, 1952, Bill brought light and laughter into the lives of everyone he encountered. A kind-hearted man with a contagious sense of humor, he was loved for his ability to lift spirits with his playful goofiness and an...

Howard "Lou" Hohman

Howard "Lou" Hohman

Jun 5, 2025

At the age of 87 passed away June 5, 2025 at Jewish Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his wife Betsy and cousins. He was born December 14, 1937 to William and Applonia (Rosfeld) Hohman. Howard “Lou” Hohman married Carol Gibbs she preceded him in death on January 30,2016. On February 12,2017 he would marry Betsy (Elizabeth Barnes Swanson)...

Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith

Jun 4, 2025

Wanda Smith, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished member of her family, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on October 26, 1941, and led a life marked by dedication, loyalty, and kindness.

Wanda's career was as profound as it was long-lasting; she devoted over 60 years to her work at...

Robert S. Canter

Robert S. Canter

Jun 4, 2025

Robert Stephen Canter (Steve), 71, of New Richmond, Ohio, passed away on June 4, 2025. Known for his warmth, humor, and big heart, Steve left a lasting impression on nearly everyone he met.

Born in Springfield, Ohio, Steve proudly served in the U.S. Army for seven years, showing the same dedication and loyalty in uniform that he carried throughout his life....

Thomas Stein

Thomas Stein

Jun 4, 2025

Thomas Joseph Stein, 93, of Maineville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025. Tom was born on January 12, 1932 and raised in Celina, Ohio. He served honorably with the U.S. Army in Korea and graduated from The Ohio State University. He was an independent insurance agent with Union Central Life Insurance Company, Ohio National Life...

Donald Ray Howson

Donald Ray Howson

Jun 2, 2025

Donald Ray Howson, born on October 16, 1944, in Eubanks, Kentucky, resident of Hartwell, passed away on June 2, 2025, at age 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. He was raised alongside his twin sister, Dottie Stephens, by their mother, Ruth Smith (nee Howson) and grandfather, Clyde Howson.

At the young age of 14, Donald met the love...

Agnes Mary Dressing

Agnes Mary Dressing

Jun 2, 2025

DRESSING, Agnes Mary (nee Orth) beloved wife of Eugene Dressing for 70 years.

Loving mother of Steve (Mellen) Dressing, Linda (Bob) Mountel, Jeff (Becky) Dressing, Lori (Patrick) Leary and late Julie Naberhaus.

Grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 10.

Sister of the late Joseph, Paul and Earl Orth.

Agnes passed away on Monday June 2, 2025 at the age of 91.

Visitation will be...

Joyce D. Taphorn

Joyce D. Taphorn

May 31, 2025

Joyce D. (Roser) Taphorn of West Chester, Ohio for 55 years, age 85, passed into eternal life on May 31, 2025.

Joyce was born on January 30, 1940 to John and Myrtle (Butcher) Roser. She attended St. Francis de Sales grade school and Academy Notre Dame of Providence, graduating in 1957. She married John Taphorn in 1968. They had two children,...