Obituaries
Obituaries
Joyce K. Stottmann
Jan 9, 2026
Joyce K. Stottmann of Loveland, OH, passed away January 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Cherished mother of Joe (Christine) Stottmann and John (Cathy) Stottmann. Devoted grandmother of Briana Stottmann, Isaiah Stottmann, and Jeremy Stottmann. Caring sister of Mike Kraemer. Loving aunt of Dianna Owen, Carol Kraemer, Sue Masden, and Ann Kraemer. Joyce was preceded in death by...
Harold William Mclaughlin
Jan 9, 2026
Harold William McLaughlin, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 95.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Ann Allen; parents, William Leslie and Esther McLaughlin; sister, Evelyn Goodwin; son-in-law, David Farris.
Harold is survived by his wife of 74 years, Joanne McLaughlin; children, William C. (Jennifer)...
Brenda Wicker
Jan 8, 2026
Brenda (nee Jones) Wicker of Milford, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026 at the age of 82. Brenda was born on April 17, 1943, in Hueysville, KY to Charlie and Nora Jones.
Brenda was the loving mother of Debbie (Ron) Pegoli, Stachia Wicker, and Missy (Troy) Smith. Proud grandmother...
Frances Anita Stemann
Jan 8, 2026
Frances Anita Stemann, of Deer Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Stemann. Loving mother of Diana Stemann and the late Joseph F. Stemann, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Stemann, Joshua Stemann and Shawna Stemann. Proud great grandmother of Mason Stemann, Mason Stemann, Cloey Stemann, Harper McClean, Joshua Joseph "JJ" Stemann, Josephine Frances Stemann, Maya Leininger, Jack Leininger...
Elsie Mae Gibbs
Jan 8, 2026
Elsie Mae Gibbs, 79, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Milford, Ohio.
She was the beloved mother of David Gunkel, Jeffrey Barber, and Bob Harman; loving grandmother of Jeremy and Christopher Barber; dear sister of Oscar Barber; cherished aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Elsie was preceded in death by her...
Gary Wayne Harris
Jan 6, 2026
Gary Wayne Harris, age 68, of South Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1957, to the late Garfield and Nora Harris.
Gary was a devoted and loving husband of 49 years to his wife, Nancy Harris (née Easterly). He was a proud and loving father to his children and...
Kathleen Mcaleer-Harris
Jan 5, 2026
Kathleen Ann McAleer-Harris of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Verne Carl Harris. Loving mother of Tom Harris and Greg & Alyssa Harris. Cherished grandmother of Hadley and Hudson. Daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian McAleer. Dearest sister of Phillip Joseph McAleer and the late Tom Henry & Claire McAleer, Eunice Lillian McAleer and Mary McAleer. Dear aunt...
Ronald "Ron" Glenn Girard
Jan 5, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Glenn Girard went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Ron was born in Liberty, KY on October 22, 1965, to Donna Sue (nee Smither) and the late Marvin Glenn Girard.
Ron was the loving father of Justin Nathaniel (Staci) Girard and Brittany Kayla (Shawn Mason)...
William R Hopewell
Jan 4, 2026
William R. Hopewell of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Dian (Bonomini) Hopewell. Loving father of Paul (Michelle) Hopewell, Peter (Jennifer) Hopewell and Paige Mueller. Proud "Papa Hope" of Isabelle, AvaMarie, Olivia, Aidan, Peyton, Ryan Nicole, Gabe and Patrick. Dear brother of Ron (Birdie) Hopewell and the late Bob and Gary Hopewell. Passed away January 4, 2026, at the...
Andrew Bachman
Jan 3, 2026
Andrew A. Bachman "Drew", 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of 33 years to Kathleen Brown Bachman; father of Andrew (Liana), Christopher and Kate; and grandfather of Frances. Loving son of Mary and the late Francis Bachman. Cherished brother of Judy Kamphaus, Karen (the late Jerry) Stewart, Rebecca Bachman and Patty...
Larry Bruce Bobbitt
Jan 2, 2026
Larry Bruce Bobbitt, 83, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2026, with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Ann Bobbitt; son, Larry Bruce Bobbitt, Jr.; parents, Paul and Velma Bobbitt; grandson, Scott Alan Bobbitt; sister, Gloria Jean Wheeler.
Larry is survived by his children,...
Thomas E. Hoffman
Jan 2, 2026
Thomas E. Hoffman of Loveland. Beloved husband of 31 years to Victoria E. Johnson. Stepfather of Joy (Kraig) Schaulin. Devoted grandfather of Zoe Marie Lake, Soraya Eve Lake, and Billi Eden Lake. Loving son of the late August and Jeannette Hoffman. Cherished brother of Jennifer (Gary) Black, Jeannette (the late Peter) Schmidt, and the late Richard (Linda – surviving)...
Susan Rhodes
Jan 1, 2026
Susan Christine Saltz Rhodes, age 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away surrounded by love.
Susan was, above all else, a mother first. She would do anything for her children, and her devotion to them defined her life. She is survived by her son, David Saltz, and her daughter, Emilie Fleming(spouse Ryan Fleming), and...
Patricia Ann Maness
Jan 1, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ann Maness of Fairfield, OH, passed away January 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 50 years to Joseph "Joe" Maness. Beloved mother of Scott (Karen Kelley) Zumwalde and Chris Zumwalde. Caring grandmother of Mitchell Wheeler, Mason Zumwalde, and Adam (Adela Alexander) Zumwalde. Devoted great-grandmother of Kalani Zumwalde. Loving sister of Mary (Paul) Benzing...
Debra "Debbie" Lee Dugan
Dec 31, 2025
Debra "Debbie" Lee Dugan of Maineville, Ohio. Loving daughter of Lois (nee Berryman) Dugan and the late Michael "Mike" Dugan. Passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 69. Debbie will be greatly missed by her dear friends and family.
Debbie's family asks that donations be made to Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home to assist with...
Patricia Ireland May
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ireland May of Montgomery. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. May, Jr. Loving mother of Robert (Julia) May, Krista (Doug) Altemuehle, Daniel (Maya) May, and Robert "Rob" (Patti) Erickson. Cherished "Nana" of Anna May, Maggie (Spencer) Urban, Lily May, Lauren, Lindsay & Drew Altemuehle, Piper, Avery & James May, and Patti Erickson. Dearest cousin of George (RoseMarie)...
Emma L. Boatrite
Dec 30, 2025
Emma Louise (nee Sturgill) Boatrite of Blanchester, OH., was reunited with her loving husband, Starling "Stute" Boatrite Sr. and her family on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Emma was born on July 9, 1938, in Harlan, KY to George and Mossie Sturgill.
Emma was the beloved wife of the late Starling Boatrite Sr., loving...
Harriet Brown Coffman
Dec 30, 2025
With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Harriet B. Coffman, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 14, 1949, and a resident of Hollywood, Florida. She entered eternal rest on December 30, 2025.
Harriet was a devoted wife and a hardworking business owner who, alongside her husband Jack Coffman, proudly owned and operated Howie's Subs & Sandwiches....
Carol Anne Taggert
Dec 29, 2025
Carol Anne Taggert (nee Harrison). Born September 13, 1939, to Carl and Thelma (Winchester) Harrison of Bethel, Ohio. Passed way December 29, 2025, at the age of 86.
Dear sister of Sandy Harrison Ward and Susie Harrison Batten. Loving mother of Suzanne Evans, Timothy and Jerry Douglas Taggert. Former spouse of Jerry Taggert. Devoted grandmother of Matthew...
Tom Lawson
Dec 28, 2025
Tom Lawson, 73, died on December 28 from Alzheimer's Disease after spending several days at home under hospice care surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and brothers. Tom was much loved, by his wife, Mary Beth, and his children (each of whom he told were his favorite): Jordan (Mike) Nauman, Robert (Molly) Lawson, Alexandra (Joe) Alverson and Michael (Micaela)...





