Obituaries

David E. Casper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald Schneider

Donald Schneider

Mar 7, 2025

Donald Schneider, 84, of Fairfield Twp., passed away March 7, 2025. Don met the love of his life, Mary Jeanne (Hartman), in 1953. The two were married September 10, 1960. Dear father of Lori (Rich) Combs, David (Kim) Schneider, Janice (Tom) McGraw and John (Candace) Schneider, devoted grandfather of Kristin (Robert) Rice, Emily Combs, Britney (Tyler) Motley, Megan (Zack) Keene,...

Judith Rogers (nee Manion)

Judith Rogers (nee Manion)

Mar 5, 2025

Judith Rogers (nee Manion) of Milan Mobile Park, Milan, Indiana passed away March 4, 2025. She was born February 27, 1942 to Rex Manion and Martha Welliver, who preceded her in death. Born in Crawfordsville, graduated high school in Crawfordsville, she attended Junior College in Ft. Pierce, Florida, attending Nursing College in Springfield, Tennessee, retired in 2005.

Survived by her daughters...

Michele A. Klimo

Michele A. Klimo

Mar 5, 2025

Michele Klimo, 40, of Liberty Twp., passed away March 5, 2025. Michele met the love of her life, James, in 2007. Excited to start their new lives together, the two were married February 11, 2008. Michele and James couldn’t wait to start a family of their own and their children, Peyton, Madison and Makayla mean the world to them. Michele...

Gene Wellendorf

Gene Wellendorf

Mar 5, 2025

Gene H Wellendorf

June 21, 1930 – March 5, 2025

WELLENDORF, Gene H. Beloved husband of the late V. Diane Wellendorf (nee Dee), dear father of Dave Wellendorf (Robin Ruebusch) and Lori Guban. Loving grandfather of Jill (Kevin) Hodapp, Andy (Vanessa) Wellendorf, Brad (Ashley) Wellendorf, Lauren (Mark) McCain, Katie (Nick Botuchis) Guban, cherished grandfather of Wes and Jack Wellendorf, Caroline and Charlie...

Carol Easter

Carol Easter

Mar 4, 2025

Carol Lee Easter, beloved wife of the late Paul L. Easter. Loving mother of Dave (Debby) Easter, Carol (Rick) Blount and the late Paul “Pete” Easter Jr. and Richard Easter. Mother-in-law of Linda Holliday and Maria Easter. Caring grandmother of Darcy (Eric) Cunningham, Beth (Chris) Gilpin, Dawn Hayes, Chad (Brooke) Blount, Kayla Blount, Tyler (Kelly) Blount and the late Steven...

Armando Cabatbat Manzon

Armando Cabatbat Manzon

Mar 4, 2025

Armando Manzon, aged 76, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Patricia Manzon, and a loving father to his two sons, Frederick (married to Jessame) and Ferdinand (married to Theresa), and his daughter Scarlet (married to Patrick).

Armando was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren: Toni Rose, daughter of Frederick; Alexis and Tia,...

Timothy F. Jarvis

Timothy F. Jarvis

Mar 3, 2025

JARVIS, Timothy F. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Lillian Jarvis (nee Zureick). Loving brother of Greg (Laura Murrer) Jarvis, Kathleen Overman, Tom (the late Kathy) Jarvis and Nancy (Julio) Ciriaco. Devoted uncle of Dan (Heather) Overman, Joe (Brittney) Overman, Dave Overman, Julie Overman, Jennifer Jarvis, Katie Jarvis, Rachelle (Brendan) Lathrop and Brianna Ciriaco. Passed away March 3, 2025...

Lonnie Gary Allen

Lonnie Gary Allen

Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lonnie Gary Allen, 78, who left us on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Lonnie was born on August 17, 1946, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late William and Edna Allen. He graduated from Lakota High School in 1965 and went on to work at General Electric...

John W. Owens

John W. Owens

Mar 1, 2025

Beloved husband of Mildred Owens (nee Taylor). Loving father of Karen (Mike) Catanzaro and Gail (Jeff) Back. Dear grandfather of Joseph Catanzaro, Catherine (Jason) Ball and Chad McIntosh. Great-grandfather of Michael, Zachary and Tyler Ball. Son of the late John and Maggie Owens. Brother of the late Harold (Wanda) Owens. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Passed...

Joel T. Shelton

Joel T. Shelton

Feb 28, 2025

SHELTON, Joel T. “Toby” Beloved son of the late James and Rosemary Shelton. Loving brother of James (Marianne) Shelton, Timothy (Jody) Shelton, Aimee (Gordon) Roe and Ann (the late Mark) Breidenbaugh. Dear uncle of Beth (Rusty), Emily (Brian), Vincent, Samantha (Mike) and Anthony (Amanda). Also survived by great nieces and great nephews. Passed away February 28, 2025 at the age...

Donald Allen Bruno

Donald Allen Bruno

Feb 27, 2025

Don Bruno, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 29, 1934, to Albert and Florence (nee Schrader) Bruno in Racine, Wisconsin. He moved to Ohio to pursue his career at Procter & Gamble. While in Cincinnati he met and married his wife, Judy. During their 59 years of marriage, they raised two children.

Don was...

Allen Proctor II

Allen Proctor II

Feb 27, 2025

Herbert “Allen” Proctor II, 70, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2025. 

Allen had a lifelong passion for truck driving, a dream he pursued from childhood. As an adult, he earned his CDL and spent many years on the road, working for various companies in Ohio and doing what he loved most. 

On October 20, 1979, he married Joan “Joanie”...