Obituaries
Theresa Cotton
Sep 15, 2025
On September 15, 2025 Terri passed away after a recent battle with cancer at the age of 78. She is survived by her son James E Cotton (Jen) and a very special granddaughter Josephine E. Cotton (Josie). Also survived by several brothers and sisters – Mary Kathryn Fader, Rebecca A. Shemenski(Ron), Robert E. Fritz(Joyce), Patricia S. Eveslage, Bernard F. Fritz(Barb),...
Steve J. Magocsi
Sep 14, 2025
Steve J. Magocsi, was born at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 80.
Steve entered the world prematurely, weighing less than five pounds. He remained in the hospital for nearly three months, cradled gently in the palm of a nurse's hand during family visits. From those delicate beginnings, he grew...
Maureen A. O'Connell
Sep 14, 2025
Maureen Ann O’Connell (nee Brennan), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Maureen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth O’Connell, Sr., and sister, Patricia Benken. She is survived by children, Kathleen O’Connell, Kenneth O’Connell, Jr., Kelly Varacalli (Paul), Patrick O’Connell (Keri), Mary Dunlap (Jeff), Daniel O’Connell (Beth), Erin Wallace (David), as...
Macomb Duff Brown
Sep 13, 2025
Macomb Duff Brown, known as "Duff” to friends and family, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda (nee Fagin). He is survived by his three sons, Bob (Michelle), Dave (Vikkie), and Denny (Christy). He was known as Papa to 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,...
Robert J. Wilking
Sep 13, 2025
WILKING, Robert, beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Janet Wilking (nee Brecht) for 62 years, devoted father of Jenny (Mike) Braun, Rob (Liz) Wilking, Todd (Michelle) Wilking, Julie (Roger) Stark. Loving grandfather of Michael (Shawna) Braun, Ryan (Stephanie) Braun, Kelly (John) Buelt, Robbie Braun, Nick (Lynde) Wilking, Josh (Angela) Wilking, Drew Stark, Bobby (Cameron) Wilking, Emily (Marklan) Ball, Olivia...
Ronald L. Bellman
Sep 10, 2025
Ronald Leo Bellman was a family man, outdoors man, and just a lover of life. Family was extremely important to him. He chose to stay in his hometown and raise a family with his beloved wife Mary (Walsh). They raised three sons: Patrick, Danny, and Michael, along with three awesome dogs (Blue, Reese, and Mocha) and one stubborn cat (Morris)....
James "Jim" Allison
Sep 10, 2025
James (Jim) Allison, age 89, peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2025 with his loving family around him. Jim was born to Paul & Laurilla Allison of Cincinnati, Ohio on February 10,1936. When he was 6, his parents bought a farm on Mason Rd in Mason where Jim grew up taking care of...
Ellen M. Sicker (nee Aker)
Sep 9, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Marie Sicker (nee Aker), born on April 15, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, in her hometown of Cincinnati. She was 73 years old.
Ellen’s life was deeply rooted in the city where she was born and raised. Her journey through life was marked by enduring relationships and a strong sense of family that...
Pauline Henson
Sep 7, 2025
Devoted wife of the late Lawrence Henson. Beloved mother of Timothy P. (Angela) Henson, David N. (Kristi) Henson, Richard B. (Gayle) Henson. Dear grandmother of Noah (Leslie) Henson, Jacob (Rayanne) Henson, Emily (Danny) Robinson, Bryan Henson, Matthew Henson and Elijah Henson. Loving great-grandmother of Ruby Marie Henson, Saylor Rae Henson, Callahan Steven Henson and Wren Jane Robinson. Sister of Barbara...
Teresa M. Korb (nee Damico)
Sep 6, 2025
Teresa M. Korb age 66 of Cincinnati passed away in the arms of her wonderful and loving husband Aaron surrounded by their 2 cats on September 6, 2025. She was born April 5, 1959 in Burlington, Vermont.
She graduated with a BS in Accounting and Business. She earned several audit certifications CISA, CIA, CFE, CFSA. Of all her positions, she loved...
Theodore A. Chinn Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
THEODORE ALEXANDER "TED" CHINN, JR., a.k.a. K8SGY, of the Carthage community in Cincinnati, born July 7, 1934, departed this world September 5, 2025, at age 91, after a years-long battle with late stage cancer.
Ted's beloved wife of 32 years, Gertrude "Gert" Blankenship Chinn; his parents Theodore Alexander Sr. and Dorothea, his brother Robert, his sister-in-law Lillian Blankenship Ferrell, brother-in-law Donald...
Lynne Cecelia Kellner
Sep 4, 2025
Lynne Cecelia Kellner
Died Thursday September 4, 2025. Born May 25, 1941, Winnipeg Canada. Daughter of Edward Benjaminson and Margaret Baker. Beloved wife for 62 years to Charles E. Kellner. Mother to Kathryn, David (Jan), Erik (Angie). Grandmother to Alexander (Megan), Savannah, Stephanie (David), Alexi, Jack (Oyunomin), Joe, Roxy, Christy and Davia. Great grandmother to Alex and Ellie. Dedicated and loving...
Deborah L. Alexander
Sep 4, 2025
Deborah Alexander, age 71, of Springdale, passed away Thursday September 4th 2025 with her family and friends by her side. Deborah was born December 2nd 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Gene and Juanita (Andrews) Alexander. Also preceding her in death was her beloved partner Edwina Burton, and sister Barbara Alexander.
She is survived by her brother Gene (Karen) Alexander,...
Michael Jude Enright
Sep 4, 2025
Michael “Mike” Enright, a proud Army veteran, lifelong public servant, devoted son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on August 1, 1950, Mike was a graduate of Hartley High School and the University of Dayton. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. After his military service, he...
Barbara G. Phegley (nee Johnson)
Sep 4, 2025
Barbara G. Phegley, 85, passed away September 4, 2025, at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, OH, with her loving son by her side. Her passing ends a very long and courageous battle with diabetes and end-stage renal disease. She was born on February 12, 1940, to her late parents, Marvin O. and Gertrude A. Johnson. She was a loving...
Sally A. Busker (nee Harris)
Sep 3, 2025
Sally Ann Busker (née Harris), born on August 15, 1937, in Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Sally was the beloved wife of the late William J. Busker and a devoted mother to her four children: Steven Busker (Barb), Rebecca Busker (Peter Paoli), Rachel May (Adam May), and Jeffrey Busker (Sarah Carr). Her legacy...
Valerie A. Rink
Sep 2, 2025
Valerie A. Rink, affectionately known as "Hildy," passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in High Point, Ohio, at the age of 64. Born on June 24, 1961, in Canton, New York, Val left an indelible mark on the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. A beloved wife, sister, and friend, her spirited personality and infectious...
Helen Laverne Lunsford
Sep 1, 2025
Helen L. Lunsford (Sowder) of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Monday September 1, 2025 in West Chester, Ohio. She was born September 21, 1940 to Eddie & Laura Alice Sowder of Rockcastle County, Ky.
Helen is survived by 2 daughters Patricia(Jack) Davis, Karen(Terry) Taylor. Also 2 Sisters, Frances Humphress & Faye Gullett (Doyle) 1 Brother Ronnie Sowder(Joyce) Also David, Mark &...
Mary Anne Besl
Sep 1, 2025
Mary Anne (Hollstegge) Besl, age 98, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.
Born September 16, 1926, in Cincinnati, Mary Anne was the beloved wife of the late William E. Besl and daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille Hollstegge. She was preceded in death by her siblings James (Marilyn), Allen, Robert (Joyce), and Joan...
Sarah B. Uhle
Aug 31, 2025
Sarah Bauer Uhle was born March 10, 1949. She was the child of USAF Col. Richard B. Uhle and Dorothy Bales Uhle, both deceased. Sarah was an excellent student and athlete. She played tennis, softball, field hockey and basketball. She got a perfect score on the math SAT in 1967. Sarah loved girl scouts, camping, scuba diving, her family and...
