Obituaries
Madison Olivia Smith
May 25, 2025
In loving memory of Madison Olivia Smith. A wild soul now free.
The trees are quieter today. The rivers slow. The breeze lingers a little longer while we try to remember the shape of your laughter.
Born on April 12th 1998 Madison returned to the universe on May 25th 2025. Far too soon by our clocks but just in time for whatever...
Michael Alexander Pankion
May 25, 2025
Michael “Mike” A. Pankion passed away peacefully at the age of 83, at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born March 10, 1942, the second child of Alex and Ann (nee Wasiunyk) Pankion in Cleveland Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents and his older sister Norma Jean Johns. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy...
Elsa Lyn Grote
May 23, 2025
Elsa Lyn Grote, born on August 28, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
Elsa was a dedicated and caring individual who greatly valued her family, particularly her beloved grandchildren, Mason and Anders Grote. She was known for her genuine personality, warmth, and contagious sense of humor, qualities...
Eleanor Walter
May 23, 2025
Eleanor Jean Walter nee Fetchu born October 27, 1932 in Akron, OH, died peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 92 in Mason, Ohio. The daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Fetchu, she attended North High School and later the University of Akron. After college she began her career at B.F. Goodrich Tire Company, where she met...
Donald Thomas Glaze
May 22, 2025
Donald T. Glaze
December 17, 1956---May 22, 2025
Glaze, Donald T., 68, beloved father of Danielle (Jon) Zwitt, cherished Pawpaw of Aubry and Finley, passed away on Thursday, May 22nd after a difficult battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Donald “Donnie” was a loyal friend, a hard worker and someone you could always count on to bring a smile to your face with one of...
Glenna Faye Wilson
May 22, 2025
Glenna Faye Wilson, born on July 30, 1937, in Perry County, Kentucky, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and love touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Glenna dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. She found fulfillment in caring...
Michael Chowing
May 21, 2025
Fr. Michael Chowning, OFM, 84, passed away May 21, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, due to complications from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Fr. Mike was known for his patience, humility, gentle nature and his great love for the parishioners and people of Eastern Kentucky, where he was a longtime pastor. He was also an avid amateur...
Linda Lou Pontzloff
May 21, 2025
Linda Lou Pontzloff, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed peacefully at the Otterbein Senior Life Facility in Middletown, Ohio on May 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love. Born on May 17, 1949, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Linda lived 76 wonderful years, filling the hearts of those around her with her cheerful spirit...
Janice Louise Marting
May 20, 2025
Janice (Jan) Louise Marting, 82, of Mason, Ohio, entered Eternal Life on May 20, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Stone Chapel in the Christian Villages at Mason (411 Western Row Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on June 28th at 1:00PM. A private service for the immediate family will be held at a later date for the final resting of...
Leigh Fopma Ismael
May 19, 2025
Leigh Young Fopma Ismael, 97, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. Born on January 23, 1928, in Cincinnati, Leigh lived a long and vibrant life devoted to family, education, and faith.
Leigh married Robert Fopma in 1948, sharing a loving partnership of 53 years rooted deeply in faith, service, and community. Later in life, after Bob’s death,...
Judith Lynn Salyers
May 19, 2025
Judith Lynn Salyers, 73, of Liberty Township, passed away on her birthday, May 19th, 2025. Born in Ohio in 1952 to Carl and Helen, Judith was a passionate and loving woman devoted to her faith and her family. She approached life with unwavering faith, confidently believing that Jesus always had her back.
Judith will be remembered for her profound love for...
Delores Ann Hatfield
May 18, 2025
Delores Hatfield, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th at Bethesda North Hospital while holding her son’s hand due to complications of lung cancer and heart issues.
Delores “Dee” was born in Norwood, Ohio in 1947 and will be cremated with her remains buried next to her late husband, Anthony Hatfield, in a plot at Graceland Memorial in Milford, Ohio.
Dee...
Jerome Joseph Bucher
May 17, 2025
Jerome J. Bucher, beloved husband of Jeannine (nee Eiler) for 67 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Michael) Hodapp, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Bucher and Lynne (Arthur) Werner. Caring grandfather of Lindsey (Jorge) Dalance, Jennifer (Brian) Day, Michelle (Sean) Hennessy, Max Bucher, Joseph (Allison) Bamberger and Jack Bamberger. Great grandfather of Nico Dalence, Leo Dalence, Josephine Day, Blake Hennessy and Sloane Hennessy Son...
John P. Hatala
May 16, 2025
John Paul Hatala passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. John was born on May 8, 1983 to Cheryl Hatala and the late Thomas Hatala. He is survived by many caring aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. John resided for many years at Residential Group Homes Inc. He was blessed to have many loving staff and friends.
John was a great inspiration...
Louis C. Helligrath, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Louis Helligrath, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was 79 years old.
Born and raised in North College Hill, Lou was a proud member of the inaugural graduating class of LaSalle High School in 1964. He married his grade school sweetheart, Marilyn, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage built...
Irene C. Flores
May 16, 2025
Beloved wife of the late Gudelio Flores. Loving mother of Corinne (James) Hemesath and Patricia (Charles) Shoemaker. Dear grandmother of Roger Kenneth Bova and Alec Charles Bova. Great-grandmother of Rio Walker Harding Bova and Charley Saenz Bova. Also survived by niece Barbara Chapman and other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Irene passed away under hospice care on May 16, 2025 at...
Janet 'Babydoll' Johnson
May 14, 2025
Janet Catherina-Maria Johnson, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 14, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on May 26, 1985, in Frankfort, Germany, and brought joy and laughter into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Janet was the embodiment of a wild spirit, characterized by her intelligence, beauty, and...
Lois Curtin (nee Goeke)
May 14, 2025
Lois Goeke Curtin, 86, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, of natural causes.
Lois was born on January 3, 1939 to Al and Marie Goeke in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lois graduated from St. Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956. She went on to college and graduate with a BA degree in Nursing from The Mount Saint Joseph University in...
Walter William Haeger
May 14, 2025
Walter William Haeger was born in Preston, Idaho on October 22, 1947. He was the son of James Wesley Haeger and Theda Stephens Kofoed. He spent most of his childhood in American Falls, Idaho. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s and later master’s degree in English. However, he found that he needed a job and came...
James Douglas Norman
May 14, 2025
James Douglas Norman, affectionately known as “Jim” or “Doug,” passed away on May 14, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and daughter at his side. Born on August 14, 1956 in Maryland, he soon moved to Wapakoneta, Ohio where he grew up with his parents and 3 brothers.
Jim had a distinguished career at Wells Fargo, where he served as...
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