Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricialee Cosby
May 9, 2025
Patricialee Cosby, born on January 3, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, left this world on May 9, 2025.
Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Walter Cosby for 57 years. Loving mother of Mark Cosby, Regina (Mark) Rothan and the late Michael, Richard, Christopher and Raymond (Kathy) Cosby. Caring grandmother of Katrina (Daniel) Porter, Luke (Rachel) Rothan, Elle Rothan,...
James Robert Klingler
May 8, 2025
Jim was the beloved husband to Donna Klingler (Leibel) of 56 years, loving father of Carrie Naber (Paul) and grandfather of Kristin and Alyssa Naber. Proceeded in death by his father, William Robert Klingler (surviving Pat), and his mother, Ruth E Klingler (Backscheider) and his sister Kathryn Klingler. Peacefully passed away on Thursday May 8th, 2025, age 75. Jim was...
Alford Thomas Watson
May 8, 2025
Beloved husband of Ina Watson (nee Black). Loving father of Linda Poling (the late Larry Poling), Brenda Kamphaus (Dave), and Tim Watson. Cherished grandfather of Trisha Cravens, Ryan Poling (Angela), Joshua Poling, Matthew Kamphaus (Alison), Jillian Marsini (Christian), Kristine Hull (Jamie), and Kevin Kamphaus (Megan). Affectionate great grandfather of Dylan Cravens, Regan Goodyear (Matthew), Josslyn Poling, Chase Poling, Grant Poling,...
Margarete Appel
May 7, 2025
Appel, Margarete (nee Wagner), beloved wife of the late Jack A. Appel, devoted mother of Karen (Dennis) Schuette, Marianne Appel, Richard Appel, Donald (Maureen) Appel, Kristen (Steve) Witzman and Jeffery (Jacqui) Appel, loving grandmother of Amy (Jeff) Eisenhuth, Erin Appel, Brad (Jesse) Witzman, Karle (Brandi) Goins, Hillary Appel, Alec (Olivia) Appel, Aaron Appel, Nicole Appel and Brianna Appel, caring great...
Jack Craig
May 7, 2025
Jackie Rhea Craig (Jack) age 86, of Maineville, Ohio went home to be with Lord on May 7th, 2025. Jack was born on March 5th, 1939 in Cooperative Ky. His parents were Leo and Flossie Craig. He is survived by his wife Nancy after 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his three sons; Jack Jr. (Mary Beth),...
Virginia Collier
May 6, 2025
Heaven just got a little brighter, and maybe a little sassier, too.
Jesus called up another angel with Omnipotent jazz hands on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, when Virginia “Ginger” Ann Sackenheim Collier’s graceful, luminous soul left this world to accompany the angelic choirs with her celestial, musical heavenly body.
Born April 13, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, Ginger — daughter to Robert...
Bryce Patrick Meehan
May 6, 2025
Bryce, a brilliant light in our lives, left this world far too soon on May 6, 2025, just shy of his 17th birthday. Born on May 14, 2008, Bryce was a vibrant spirit who showcased a boundless passion for life, embodying every moment with laughter and enthusiasm.
From his days at Lakota Local, Bryce was not just a student; he was...
John Thomas Pinter
May 6, 2025
John Thomas Pinter, a beloved husband, devoted father, dedicated son, loving brother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Maineville, Ohio, at the age of 60. Born on June 16, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, John was a shining light in the lives of those who knew him.
John dedicated 38 years of his life to serving as...
Minnie Oney
May 6, 2025
Minnie Oney, born on September 2, 1938, in the serene surroundings of Magoffin County, left this world on May 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio, due to a heart attack. She departed just hours after being stricken with a sudden ailment, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and a profound impact on all who knew her.
Minnie was...
Margaret M. Cowles
May 5, 2025
COWLES, Margaret (née Fitzpatrick) Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of the late David L. Cowles. Loving mother of David, Michael, and Christina Cowles. Cherished grandmother of Lizzie, Callahan, Ellie, and Delaney. Devoted daughter of the late Margaret and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Margie grew up in Elmwood Place and was a proud graduate of Our...