Obituaries

Obituaries

Jean (Nee Partin) Lowe

Jean (Nee Partin) Lowe

Mar 1, 2022

Jean Lowe (Nee Partin) of Colerain Township. Born in Frakes, Kentucky to her parents, Garret and Martha (Nee Lambdin) Partin. Wife of the late Ray Lowe. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Sherry Sutton and the late Randy Sutton, Gary & Jackie Lowe, Donald & Heidi Lowe. Loving Grandmother of Elizabeth (Ryan) Denham, Ashley (Ben) York, Cassie Lawless, Eric Lowe, Kenny...

Edward E. Shannon

Edward E. Shannon

Feb 28, 2022

Edward E. Shannon, age 77 of Cincinnati, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret Shannon, and his two sisters, Helen Hines and Mildred G. Downing. Survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Proud U.S. Air Force Veteran. Family and friends will be received Friday, March 4 from 10...

Donald J. Elsbernd

Donald J. Elsbernd

Feb 28, 2022

Donald J. Elsbernd of Waynesville. Beloved husband of Leslie Elsbernd. Loving father of Benjamin Elsbernd and Dylan Elsbernd. Cherished son of the late Carl A. and Katherine Elsbernd. Dear brother of Marian Foster, the late Ken Elsbernd, the late Carl M. Elsbernd, and the late Kathleen Elsbernd. Uncle to many nephews and a niece. Passed away February 28, 2022 at...

Robert Dale Mckay

Robert Dale Mckay

Feb 27, 2022

Robert Dale McKay, born August 14, 1937, in Seaman, Ohio, passed away February 27, 2022, in Blanchester, Ohio at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol (nee Feck) McKay; parents, Robert and Evelyn McKay. Robert is survived by his two sons, Ronald McKay and Charles (Shelly) McKay; three grandchildren. A funeral service will...

John H. Wooden

John H. Wooden

Feb 27, 2022

John H. Wooden of Loveland. Beloved husband of Joslin Crooks Wooden. Cherished son of Clara L. and the late James L. Wooden, Sr. Devoted brother of Danielle Roberts (Ezekiel) Sistrunk, Claire Wooden Hines, James (Peggy) Wooden, Jr., and the late Armitter Wooden. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving stepfather of Danielle Palmore, Ashley (Terrence) Rogers, and Darryl (Ashley)...

Donald  Ray Hughes

Donald Ray Hughes

Feb 27, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Ray Hughes, 71, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on February 27, 2022. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 29, 1950. Donald graduated from Blanchester High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Cedarville College. Later, he went on to Graduate from Grand Rapids Seminary where he received a Master's in theology and followed...

Donald Leroy Strider

Donald Leroy Strider

Feb 25, 2022

Donald Strider, 91 of Midland, Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for Jefferson-Blanchester Schools. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Jeri (nee Hinkson) Strider; dear father of Kenneth Michael Strider, Philip David Strider, Donald Roy (Tanya) Strider, and Annette Strider; loving grandfather of...

Pastor Wayne Lee Burke

Pastor Wayne Lee Burke

Feb 24, 2022

Pastor Wayne Lee Burke of Blanchester, OH. Finished his race on February 24, 2022 at the age of 72. Born on December 14, 1949 in Dayton, OH. Beloved husband of 49 years to Rhonda Rae (nee Hudson) Burke. Loving father of Travis (Stacey) Burke, Rachel (Rick) Sallee and the late Chrystal Dawn Snell. Proud grandfather of Alexander Burke, Grace (Coye)...

Lila M. Facciolo

Lila M. Facciolo

Feb 23, 2022

Lila M. Facciolo (nee Mercer) of Naples, Florida. Went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2022 at the age of 88. Born May 5, 1933 in Boston, MA. Beloved wife of 68 years to Sebastian (Sam) Facciolo. Loving mother to Anthony, Annette and Michael. Proud grandmother of Nicholas (deceased), Michael, Jocelyn, Susan, Kellen, Joseph, Tony and of...

Leroy Combs

Leroy Combs

Feb 21, 2022

Leroy Combs of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved Husband of Diana Udry Combs. Loving Father of David (Deborah) Combs, Michelle Combs, and Steven (Brooklynn) Combs. Cherished Grandfather of Taylor Combs, Erin Combs, Andrew Combs, Ryan Combs, Matthew Combs, and Ethan Combs. Dear Brother of Jimmy (the late Colleen) Combs, Mary Ann Baker, and the late Jessie Mae (Charlie) Howard. Proud Uncle to...

Brian Jay Ennis

Brian Jay Ennis

Feb 20, 2022

Brian Jay Ennis, 48, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2022. He was the beloved brother of Cheryl (Tom) Moeller and Rebecca Ann (Douglas) Puckett; proud uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ennis and Doris Yost. A funeral service will be held at 12pm...

Edward "Ed" Joseph Basta

Edward "Ed" Joseph Basta

Feb 20, 2022

Edward "Ed" Joseph Basta, 44, of Maineville, Ohio, and formerly Chardon, died peacefully the afternoon of February 20, 2022, surrounded by family at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Born in Cleveland on July 3, 1977, to Edward D. and Joyce E. Basta, Ed graduated from West Geauga High School in 1995 and Cleveland State University in 2000 and 2003,...

John "Jack" King

John "Jack" King

Feb 18, 2022

​John "Jack" King of Loveland. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Jean King. Loving father of Patty King, Greg (Ann) King, Linda Coler, David (Cheryl) King, Andy King, and Jerry (Kelly) King. Proud grandfather of David "DJ" (Sarah) King, Ellie (Matt) Wilson, Audrey Coler, Grace Coler, Jack King, Sean King, Garrison King, and Jesse Silverberg. Proud great grandfather...

Winona J. Franz

Winona J. Franz

Feb 17, 2022

Winona J. Franz of Loveland. Beloved sister of Harriet Wilson, Kenneth Franz, Charles Franz, the late Elaine Keeler, the late Dennis Franz, the late Naomi Franz, and the late David Franz. Cherished aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away February 17, 2022 at the age of 88. Winona was a member of the Loveland United Methodist Church, Loveland Historical...

Herman Gilbert Royer, Jr.

Herman Gilbert Royer, Jr.

Feb 16, 2022

Herman Gilbert Royer, Jr., of Milford, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2022, at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of Pearl Royer; loving father of David Royer and Gary Royer; stepfather of Diana Irwin, Debra (Ray) Bicker, and Terry (Robert) Irwin; proud grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of nine; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives,...

Larry Wayne Prater

Larry Wayne Prater

Feb 15, 2022

Larry Wayne Prater of Loveland. Beloved husband of Judy Prater. Loving father of Joshua Prater (Kelly) and Rhonda Harris. Son of the late Paul and Dorothy Prater. Dear brother of Donella Martin, Patricia Cooper, Jerry Prater, and Randall Prater. Proud grandfather of Bryce, Kyndal, Alayna, Rayann, Brittany Misty and Michael. Great grandfather of Jaylen, Kiyah, Blake, and Tatum. Dear uncle...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Justice  Wilson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Justice Wilson

Feb 15, 2022

Jacqueline (Jackie) Justice Wilson of Batavia, Ohio passed away February 15, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family who cherished her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Jackie was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on September 29, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Wilson, Sr., her son Ricky Lee Wilson, both...

A. Michael Maurer

A. Michael Maurer

Feb 15, 2022

A. Michael Maurer, 75, of Loveland, OH, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. Mike was the devoted husband of 53 years to Pamela (nee Woodward) Maurer. Devoted father to Michael A. Maurer and the loving grandfather to Tristan Maurer and Emily Maurer. Mike is also survived by his beloved niece Amy Waddell...

David Wayne Conley

David Wayne Conley

Feb 14, 2022

David Wayne Conley of Goshen, OH. Passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 76. Born on July 26, 1945 in Mariemont, OH. Beloved husband of 53 years to Sue Ann (nee Collins) Conley. Loving father of Sheila (Doug) Marcum, Linda Conley and Denise Narup. Caring grandfather of Tara (Mitchel) Horne, Finley Marcum and the late Kaitlyn Marcum....

George W.  Mason, Sr.

George W. Mason, Sr.

Feb 13, 2022

George William Mason, Sr., age 96, of Blanchester, OH died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Hospice House in Sun City Center, FL surrounded by family. George was born August 12, 1925, in Kirby, PA. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corp as a nose gunner in the B17G and an armament officer. After...