Obituaries

Glenna Faye Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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...

Joan Kathleen Colleran Hoxsey, MSEd, DMin

Joan Kathleen Colleran Hoxsey, MSEd, DMin

May 13, 2025

Joan Kathleen Colleran Hoxsey, MSEd, DMin

February 14, 1937 – May 13, 2025

Joan loved color, so please wear your colorful outfits for our celebration of her life.

Joan Kathleen Colleran Hoxsey left this physical plane at exactly 3 a.m. while the grandfather clock that she gave us tolled the bells. She was in the loving embrace of her children and grandchildren in...

Ethel "Pepper" Beatty

Ethel "Pepper" Beatty

May 10, 2025

BEATTY, Ethel May "Pepper"

Beloved Wife of Joe Beatty for 59 years. Loving Mother of Michelle (Dan-el) Beatty-Ponath and the late Dawn Beatty and Micah Beatty. Dear Grandmother of Hillary, Zachary, Luke, Logan, Austin, and Morgan. Great Grandmother of Forest. Cherished sister of Danny, Jimmy, and the late Alta, and Janie Couch. Daughter of the late James Couch and Wanda Soloway....

Louis Garry Raffenberg

Louis Garry Raffenberg

May 10, 2025

Louis Garry Raffenberg, affectionately known as “Sweet Lou”, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a brief illness. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by family members and the legacy of a life well lived. Born on March 12th, 1936, in Ludlow Kentucky Garry was a man of unwavering faith, boundless energy, and a heart that...

Charles Shelton

Charles Shelton

May 9, 2025

Eddie was more than just a career man; he was a loving grandfather and a kind-hearted individual who had an enduring passion for cars and a penchant for connecting with children. His personality shone through his caring nature, and he will be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him.

Eddie is survived by his beloved family, including his...

Charles E. Biddle

Charles E. Biddle

May 9, 2025

Biddle, Charles E. Went to be home with the Lord of May 9, 2025. He is the loving husband of Ethlyne Biddle (nee Richardson) for 72 years. Beloved father of Gail (Mike) Biddle-Johnson, Gary Biddle and Charles Keith (Wanda) Biddle. Devoted grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2. Charles is an Army Veteran and long member of Landmark Church. By...