Obituaries

Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" Klinkenberg

Gerald "Jerry" Klinkenberg

Jul 19, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Klinkenberg of Loveland, OH, passed away July 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 60 years to Carol Klinkenberg. Devoted father of Jerry (Kirsten) Klinkenberg, Jr. and Jim (Holly) Klinkenberg. Cherished grandfather of Stephen (Christine) Klinkenberg, Caitlyn (Trenton) Curlis, Jacob Klinkenberg, Jimmy Klinkenberg, and Elizabeth (David) Otte. Loving great-grandfather of Christopher, Archer, Ivory, and River....

Wilma Jean Conley

Wilma Jean Conley

Jul 15, 2026

Wilma Jean (nee Passmore) Conley, 94, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born September 14, 1931 in Orleans, Indiana, she was raised in Mitchell, Indiana, before settling in Loveland, Ohio, where she and her husband Howard raised their six children.Jean was preceded in death by Howard, her husband of 64 years, who she lost 10 years ago — and...

Dick W. Neumann

Dick W. Neumann

Jul 15, 2026

Richard W. "Dick" Neumann, age 88. Husband of Judy (nee LaForge) Neumann. Father of Gregory Neumann (deceased), Cindy (Mike) Stinson, Jeff Neumann (deceased), Richard Neumann, Jr. (Melanie), and Timothy Neumann. Stepfather of Debbie Cortright Murphy (Bob), Keith Hawk (Julie), and Kris Hawk (Angie). Uncle of Rae Lynn Gipson and Shane Baker. Many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step great...

Brian Matthew Kuebel

Brian Matthew Kuebel

Jul 13, 2026

Brian Matthew Kuebel of Southgate, KY, passed away July 13, 2026, at the age of 53. Devoted father of Tanner Miller, Andrew Kuebel, Adam Kuebel, Evan Erskine, Elizabeth Erskine, Ean Erskine, and Kenny Long. Cherished significant other of Rhonda Mattox. Beloved son of Sue Kuebel and the late Robert "Bob" Kuebel. Caring brother of Mary (Paul) McDonald.

Brian was an advocate...

John B. Jacobs, Sr.

John B. Jacobs, Sr.

Jul 12, 2026

John Bruce Jacobs Sr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 2, 1931, and passed quietly and peacefully at his home in Blanchester, Ohio, on July 12, 2026.

John was a landscape architect and co-owner of John B. Jacobs and Son Nurseries.

John graduated from Withrow High School in 1949, where he excelled in cross-country running. He went on to attend The...

Ruth M. Junker

Ruth M. Junker

Jul 12, 2026

Ruth Marie Junker (nee Spannagel) died peacefully, with her family at her side, July 12, 2026. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Junker. Ruth was the mother of Lisa (Al) Salazar, Kevin (Teri) Junker, David (Tracy) Junker, and Steven (Kristen Nostrand) Junker; grandmother of Elizabeth Salazar, Claire (Steven) Hutchison, Justin Junker, Gabrielle (Jared) Alberts, Alexandra (John) Nelson,...

Paul A. Sagel

Paul A. Sagel

Jul 11, 2026

Paul A. Sagel, age 55 of Dayton, KY, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2026. Throughout his life, Paul was known for his huge heart and generosity, charismatic personality, and his incredible and transformative innovations. He left a profound and lasting impression on everyone he met. He welcomed anyone and everyone in and could make people laugh with his hilarious...

Kenny Ellis

Kenny Ellis

Jul 11, 2026

Kenneth D. Ellis, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was dearly loved by his parents, Donald Melvin Ellis and Betty Marie Ellis, and his sister, Janice Sue Martin Ellis.

Born in Cincinnati and raised in Loveland, Ohio, Ken attended Loveland Grammar School and later excelled in athletics during high school, most notably as a member of the football...

Judith Christine Cromer

Judith Christine Cromer

Jul 11, 2026

Judith "Judy" Rankin Cromer was born on January 17, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was the treasured wife of Jesse Julian Cromer with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on faith, love, and family.

She retired after 30 years as a school...

Marvin J. Renner

Marvin J. Renner

Jul 10, 2026

Marvin J. Renner, born on July 27, 1975, in Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marvin grew up enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, where fishing became one of his most cherished pastimes. His passion for the natural world extended beyond recreation, he was an outdoorsman at heart, with a survivalist’s adaptability and a constant curiosity...

Janet Louise Ferguson

Janet Louise Ferguson

Jul 10, 2026

JANET L. FERGUSON (nee Smith), age 91, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 10, 2026. She was born April 24, 1935 - the eldest of four of the late Ralph Leslie Smith and Minna Smith. She married the late James Ferguson on July 30, 1955, and they had four children, Mike, Steve, Laura and...

Wyatt Nelson Fisher

Wyatt Nelson Fisher

Jul 8, 2026

Wyatt Nelson Fisher of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, at the age of 18 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Wyatt was the beloved son of Ryan and Cindy (nee Hopper) Fisher and the loving brother of Peyton Fisher. Wyatt also shared a special bond with his brother by choice, Brayden Winchester. He...

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith

Jul 8, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith passed away on July 8th, 2026. She was 82 years old. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Harold and Frances (nee Dailey) Smith who preceded her in death.

As a registered nurse, she worked over 30 years. She took great pride in her profession and in the very personal care she gave to her patients. She loved...

Richard "Rick" Merkle

Richard "Rick" Merkle

Jul 5, 2026

Richard “Rick” Merkle of Morrow, Ohio, passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Merkle. Devoted father of Carrie (Dan Correll) Merkle-Cox, Nicholas (Nick) Merkle, and Matthew (Matt) Merkle. Dear father-in-law of Caroline Merkle. Cherished grandfather of Keith (Dakota Theders) Merkle, Jacob Merkle, and great grandchildren, Molly and David. Beloved...

Dixie L. Fite

Dixie L. Fite

Jul 5, 2026

Dixie L. Fite of Cincinnati, OH, passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 38 years to the late William Fite. Devoted mother of Daniel Gifford, Heath (Tammy) Gifford, Christy (Barry) Carr, Claude "Cliff" (Kim) Gifford, and the late Vonda Hodge and Scott Gifford. Caring mother-in-law of Roby Hodge. Cherished grandmother of Kristopher, Phylicia, Sean,...

Brenda Jane Lacy

Brenda Jane Lacy

Jul 1, 2026

Brenda Jane (nee Lee) Lacy of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her husband and entire family by her side on July 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Brenda was born on October 23, 1943, to the late Zelda and Howard Lee.

Brenda married the love her life, Gerald "Jerry" Lacy on September 5, 1964. They were blessed with 61...

Joshua J. Freibert

Joshua J. Freibert

Jun 28, 2026

Joshua J. Freibert of Cincinnati, OH, passed away June 28, 2026, at the age of 34. Devoted father of Samuel Freibert and Lukas Freibert. Cherished son of Lisa Freibert and the late John Freibert, Jr. Caring brother of Anna Marie Freibert and John Charles Freibert. Josh is also survived by one niece, three nephews, two aunts, two uncles, and a...

Michael "Mike" Forlines

Michael "Mike" Forlines

Jun 28, 2026

Mike Forlines of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away June 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Mike loves God and the Son Jesus Christ and now is with Them in Heaven. Mike was a member of St. Gertrude’s Church in Madeira since 1963. Cherished brother of Patricia (Les) Hughes, Tom (Cynthia) Forlines, Dave Forlines, Rick Forlines, and Terri Forlines. Caring uncle...

Tina Lee Calloway

Tina Lee Calloway

Jun 27, 2026

Tina Lee Calloway (nee Coffinbarger), of Hamilton. Beloved wife of the late Steve Blackburn. Loving mother of Jacqueline Gill, Chris Calloway, and the late Jessica Calloway. Proud dog mom of the late Muffin. Daughter of the late John and Shirley Coffinbarger. Dear sister of John Coffinbarger, Jerry Coffinbarger, Michel Rapp, and the late Patricia Kohus and Billy Coffinbarger. Dear sister-in-law...

Brenda Allphin

Brenda Allphin

Jun 27, 2026

Brenda Kay (née Herrin) Allphin of Blanchester, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born in Greenbush, Ohio, on August 16, 1948, to the late Dewey Orville and Ruby (née Hughes) Herrin.

Brenda was the beloved wife of Donald Allphin Sr. for 61 years. She was the loving mother...