Obituaries

Obituaries

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger

Apr 5, 2026

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Blanchester, Ohio. Born on May 31, 1938, in Wilmington, Ohio.

Phyllis dedicated many years of her life as a Food Service Supervisor for Clinton Massie Schools, where her professionalism and care deeply touched the staff and students she served. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Olan D. Engle

Olan D. Engle

Apr 4, 2026

Olan Dempsey Engle of Batavia, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on April 4, 2026, at the age of 68. Olan was born on August 25, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Glenna Katherine (nee Taylor) Engle, loving son, Scott (Erica) Engle, two proud grandchildren, Oakley Engle and Brantley...

Allen L. Donahue

Allen L. Donahue

Apr 4, 2026

Allen L. Donahue of Loveland, OH, passed away April 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Shinn) Donahue and the late Sonya (nee Herbert) Donahue. Devoted father of Melody (Jim) Michael, Alenda (Jonathan) Slone, and Loni (Bryan) Poe. Cherished grandfather of Daniel Slone, Elizabeth Slone, Brandy (Morgan) Slone, Emylee (Jack) Christie, Eryn Poe,...

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater

Apr 4, 2026

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater (Nee Schildmeyer) of Milford. Daughter of the late Walter & Billie (White) Schildmeyer. Loving wife of Ernest “Ernie” Gillenwater. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Josh & Leslie Gillenwater, Teresa & James Kube, and the late Allison Gillenwater. Devoted grandmother of Layla Gillenwater, Jaxson Gillenwater, Zoey Kube, and Miles Kube. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Pattie & Steve...

Larry Carrol Huddleston

Larry Carrol Huddleston

Apr 4, 2026

Larry Carroll Huddleston, a devoted husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Lebanon, Ohio. Born on March 10, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky,

Larry was the beloved husband of Margaret Huddleston, with whom he shared 51 years of companionship and love. He was a proud father to five children: Sara Huddleston; Scott Huddleston, married to Amanda; Emily Morgan,...

Johnny Ray Dees

Johnny Ray Dees

Apr 2, 2026

Johnny Ray Dees of Loveland, OH, after a courageous battle with cancer, he went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on April 2, 2026, at the age of 54. John was born on December 7, 1971, in West Union, OH. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years to Margaret Mary (nee Steffen) Dees, three sons; Nick...

Harry H. Steele

Harry H. Steele

Apr 1, 2026

Harry H. Steele, born January 5, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Harry is lovingly remembered by the mother of his children, April, and by his cherished children: Matthew (Jennifer) Steele, Brooke (Austin) Henson, Katelin (Andrew) Penny, and Autumn (Joshua) Smith. His spirit lives on through his beloved grandchildren: Caleb, Amberlynn, Mia, Alyvea, and...

Lloyd H. Blankenship

Lloyd H. Blankenship

Mar 31, 2026

Lloyd H. Blankenship, age 85, of Mason. Beloved husband of 67 years to Margie (nee Self) Blankenship. Loving father of Cindy O'Neill, Scott (Dennys) Blankenship, Shawn (Katie) Blankenship, and the late Steven Blankenship. Proud grandfather of Shannon (Michael) Cruze, Jaime Luttrell, Elizabeth (Alex) Rodriguez, Clayton Blankenship, Jackson Blankenship, and Dottie Blankenship. Great grandfather of Avery, Brielle, Grayson, Hermione, Abram, Mila,...

Marvel Loucille Rich-Ferguson

Marvel Loucille Rich-Ferguson

Mar 30, 2026

Marvel Loucille Ferguson (nee Rich), age 106, of Hamilton Township. Wife of 60 years to the late Lonnie Ferguson. Daughter of the late Edgar and Minnie (Switzer) Rich. Dear sister of the late Harriet Swigert (nee Rich) and the late J. Willard and Virgil Rich.

Marvel's roots grew deep in the area she called home her entire life. The Rich family...

Donna D. Poynter

Donna D. Poynter

Mar 29, 2026

Donna D. (nee Bennett) Poynter of Goshen, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on March 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Donna was born on January 30, 1962, in Newport, KY.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Rev. Jeff Poynter, loving son Tim and daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Lance), and 9 grandchildren....

Elmer F. Hambaugh

Elmer F. Hambaugh

Mar 28, 2026

Elmer Frelin Hambaugh Jr., 86, departed this life to his heavenly home on March 28, 2026.

He was born on November 18, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Elmer Hambaugh Sr. and Eleanor Gregg.

Elmer was a faithful member of the First Church of God in South Lebanon, Ohio. He dedicated 32 years of service as a bus operator with SORTA...

Joseph S. Maness

Joseph S. Maness

Mar 26, 2026

Joseph "Joe" S. Maness of Fairfield, OH, passed away March 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Pat Maness. Beloved father of Scott (Karen Kelley) Zumwalde and Chris Zumwalde. Caring grandfather of Mitchell Wheeler, Mason Zumwalde, and Adam (Adela Alexander) Zumwalde. Devoted great-grandfather of Kalani Zumwalde. Joe was preceded in death by...

Mark Edward Lawson

Mark Edward Lawson

Mar 26, 2026

Mark Edward Lawson, age 76, of Maineville, OH passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1949 in Canton, OH and grew up in Louisville, OH. 

Mark was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who loved camping, fishing, woodworking, dogs, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Kathy...

Marlene Gaebel

Marlene Gaebel

Mar 25, 2026

Marlene B. (nee Nolte) Gaebel of Loveland, beloved wife of 68 years to the late Roger Walter Gaebel, loving mother of Roger (Traci) Gaebel and Marcia (Jimmy Kreinest) Gaebel, cherished grandmother of Andrea (Brian Sims) Davis, Eric (Chelsea) Shope, Taylor Breeze, and Zachary Breeze, great grandmother of Heath (Katelyn) Prewitt, Gabriel Davis, Aidan (Katie Cecil) Davis, great great grandmother of...

Harry Lofland

Harry Lofland

Mar 23, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, we remember Harry Lofland, Jr. of Loveland.

A devoted father, grandfather, and friend to all of the Loveland community, we remember a man retired after 28 dedicated years of service to the Loveland police department, whose presence shed light and joy to the lives of all who knew him. Social by nature, he never met a...

Robert John Westerkamp

Robert John Westerkamp

Mar 22, 2026

Robert John Westerkamp, also known as Bob to his close friends and family, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 65 years to Marlene Westerkamp (nee Anderson). Devoted father of Steve (Aileen) Westerkamp, Greg (Anita) Westerkamp, Tom (Lisa) Westerkamp, Jim (Chris) Westerkamp, Susan (Vito) Locaputo, John (Heather) Westerkamp, Christine...

Gene M. Mason

Gene M. Mason

Mar 22, 2026

Gene M. Mason, born on October 10, 1942, in Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Gene's life was deeply interwoven with that of his beloved wife, Rhoda Mason. Raised as childhood neighbors, Gene and Rhoda shared a remarkable bond spanning 70 years, being married for 58 of...

Kitty Lynne Eaken

Kitty Lynne Eaken

Mar 21, 2026

Kitty Lynne Eaken of Loveland, Ohio. Loving wife of 48 years to Mike Eaken. Caring mother of Eddie (Jessica) Eaken and Danny (Christy) Eaken. Devoted grandmother of Marisa Eaken, Macy Eaken, Leah Eaken, and Tyler Eaken. Dear sister of Michael (Liz) Howard. Proud aunt of Travis and Emma Howard. Dog mom to Ruger. Cherished daughter of the late Maj. Larry...

Carol Jean "Jeanie" Glass

Carol Jean "Jeanie" Glass

Mar 21, 2026

Carol Jean "Jeanie" (nee Girvin) Glass of Goshen, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026, at the age of 74. Jeanie was born on May 19, 1951, in Georgetown, OH. 

She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Jack Glass, loving mother of John (Katie) Glass and the late Shawn Glass, devoted loving...

Elaine Frohn

Elaine Frohn

Mar 20, 2026

Elaine Frohn of Milford, and formerly of Loveland. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Pat Frohn. Proud mother of Patrick Frohn and the late Greg Frohn. Loving grandmother of Patrick Frohn and Erin Rizzo. Great grandmother of Dylan Rizzo, Alayna Rizzo, Ryder Rizzo, Liliana Watson and Elijah Frohn. Passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of...