Obituaries
Gayle Overbey
Mar 20, 2025
Gayle Overbey, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 94 on March 20, 2025 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, OH.
She was born in Cincinnati, OH in 1930 to James E. & Lillian (née Kendall) Frost. Her siblings Hazel E. Hewitt, George W. (Jack) Frost (Lorraine), and Elizabeth Ann Claire Melampy (Chuck) all preceded her in...
Betty Mozzone
Mar 19, 2025
Betty J. Mozzone (nee Kile), 87, of West Chester, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born December 7, 1937, in Cincinnati to the late Edward and Versie Kile. She married Andrew J. Mozzone, he preceded her in death on December 21, 2004.
Betty is survived by four children: Andrew Mozzone Jr.,...
Thomas Harley Elam Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas Harley Elam, Jr., 76, passed away on March 19, 2025, from complications of diabetes.
Tom was born on February 21, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up in the Village of Lockland and graduated from Lockland High School in 1967. Tom was athletic and played baseball and football in high school. He studied at the University of Cincinnati for a...
Janice Britton
Mar 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Britton on March 18, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Jan was a retired administrative assistant from the Proctor and Gamble Company, and enjoyed spending time with her family, as they brought her great joy. She was preceded...
Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Blume-Thamann
Mar 17, 2025
Elizabeth "Lisa" Marie Blume-Thamann, 68, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. Born on April 18, 1956, in Cincinnati, Lisa lived a life full of warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter S. Blume and Elizabeth M. Blume,...
Janice Marie Flaig
Mar 17, 2025
Janice was a loving mother to Marc (Stephanie) Bolinger and Eric Flaig; a loving grandmother to Hannah Bremner, Emma Sheppard, Sophia Bolinger, Ella Bolinger, and Penelope Bolinger. Janice was a loving sister to Jerry Noonan, Michael Noonan, Patty Meadows, Jackie Listermann, and David Noonan. Janice valued family more than anything and embodied the virtues of kindness, friendliness, and hard work....
David G. Arnet
Mar 17, 2025
David G. Arnet, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on March 17, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 31, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, David embodied the virtues of hard work, love, and dedication throughout his entire life.
As a proud veteran, he served three years on active duty with the United States...
Ann Ashley-Rice
Mar 16, 2025
Ann Frances Ashley-Rice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away at home on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.
Born on June 12, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of Marilyn (Haynes) Ashley and Edward M. Ashley Sr. A proud resident of Forest Park, Ann graduated from Greenhills High School...
Dottie Haskins
Mar 14, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Haskins, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Harlan and Jimmie Kathryn Harlan, and her loving husband of 61 years, Jack Haskins. She is survived by her three children, Melinda (Joe), Diana (Chris), and John (Jennifer); six grandchildren, Dylan, Jack, Ryan, A.J., Lucy, and Grace; and nieces,...
Randy Thall
Mar 13, 2025
ITHALL, Randy. Beloved husband of Andera M. Thall. Loving father of Blake (Allie) Thall and Robert Thall. Dear brother of Clifford "Bud" Lewallen, Molly Jane Kefaya, Sandra E. Thall and the late Mary "Sis" Bailey. Passed away March 13, 2025 at the age of 78. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday, March...
Catherine M. Hill
Mar 13, 2025
HILL, Catherine M. (nee Zureick). Wife of the late Walter Hill. Mother of James A. Hill, Susan M. Siegel, David L. (Karen) Hill and the late Paul J. Hill. Grandmother to Eric D. (Kathy Barlow) Siegel, Danielle C. (Joseph III) Schmidt, Andrew D. Siegel, Amberlie L. (Chris Howell) Hill, Kyle J. Hill, Emylie T. (Ryan Courtney) Hill, Zachery T. Hill,...
William B. Salisbury III
Mar 12, 2025
William B. Salisbury III.
Loving Husband of Julie Friedmann.
Loving Father of Leila (Jim) Mccoy - Brent (Leslie) - Brandon (Allyson) and Brian.
Loving Grandfather of Katarina -Adison - Peyton -Colton and Baxter.
Loving son of the Late William and Leila Mary Salisbury.
Loving Brother of Valarie (Larry) Gravelle.
Loving Brother in Law of Roger (Tricia) Friedmann. Mary (Robert) Weidner- Anne Besl-JoAnne (Walter )-Reiling- Marilyn (John)...
David E. Casper
Mar 12, 2025
CASPER, David E. Beloved husband of Nancy Casper. Loving father of David (Gretchen) Casper and Cindy (Jim) Garner. Cherished grandfather of Samantha Kim, Megan Garner and Annie Casper. Great-grandfather of Nehemiah Kim and great-grandaughter coming soon. Brother of Carol (Howard) Converse. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to a successful 40-year career at Procter & Gamble, Dave...
Hilda Bowman
Mar 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Hilda “Georgie” Bowman
Hilda “Georgie” Bowman, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Cincinnati, OH, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on December 6, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to George and June (Medley) Peterson, Hilda was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was dedicated to her family and...

Amelia Sloan
Mar 9, 2025
Amelia Rose Marie Sloan was born at 17 weeks gestation on March 9, 2025 to Katherine Hoaglan and Logan Sloan. She was blessed to have two hours of love and cuddles before she was welcomed into heaven. She is survived by her loving parents, Katherine and Logan, her siblings Logan Jr, Isabella, and Jaxson; by paternal grandparents Terri and Clyde...
Mark W. Steffen
Mar 9, 2025
STEFFEN, Mark W.
Beloved son of the late Robert and Marilyn (nee Strack) Steffen. Loving brother of the late Kenneth R. Steffen and brother -in-law of Cherie Steffen. Dear friend of Chuck Gordon, Delphine Hazzard, Regina Pollard and Ann Blocksom. Beloved Godfather of Morgen Gonzale. Also survived by several cousins and adopted nieces and nephews.
Mark was involved with choir at his...
James Null
Mar 8, 2025
James “Jim” Scott Null, deeply loved by many, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his family after a 2 year journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Jim was born December 23, 1954, in Erie, Pennsylvania and as a child moved to Fairborn, Ohio.
Jim deeply loved Jesus Christ and lived his life...
Edward Lawrence Hare
Mar 8, 2025
Edward Lawrence Hare passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Cyrillus and Mary (nee Leugers) Hare.
He grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from LaSalle High School. He attended Thomas More College, graduating with a degree in accounting. He became a CPA and began his career at Deloitte, Haskins and Sells....
Dorothy Eleanor Slyby
Mar 8, 2025
Dorothy Eleanor Slyby, lovingly known as Dottie, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, on March 30, 1938, to Margaret (McCoppin) and Winfred Main, Dottie grew up in the Marshall Community of Highland County. She attended both Marshall and Hillsboro Schools in Ohio. Dottie worked for many...
Andrew John Bierkan
Mar 7, 2025
Andrew John Bierkan, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 7. 2025. Andrew is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene, his three sons, Matthew (Rachel), Nathan (Laura) and Mark (Meggie), his six grandchildren, Brayden, Joel, Lilliana, Chase, Logan and Joey, and his siblings, Sue (Steve) Deming, Ross Bierkan, Holly...