Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
James "Jim" Reed Burroughs
Aug 10, 2025
James (Jim) Reed Burroughs, age 62, passed away Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on September 2, 1962, the son of Millie and Adam Burroughs. Jim was a lifelong resident of Blanchester and was a 1980 Graduate of Blanchester High School, where he was described as a standout athlete and an...
Jalia Susan Hay
Aug 10, 2025
Jalia Susan Hay, 90, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Midland, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2025.
She was the beloved mother of Doug (Jennifer) Hay, Shelia (Rich) Reardin, Mark (Linda) Hay, and Gary (Pamela) Hay; loving grandmother of Tasha Ballard, Josh Metz, Josh Mattos, Julianna Hay, Hannah Curran, Craig Rasnic, Curt...
Hazel Dotson
Aug 10, 2025
Hazel Ruth Dotson of Morrow, OH, passed away August 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 61 years to Ben Dotson. Devoted mother of Rhonda (Jared) Adamson, Angela (Tony) Miller, and the late Ronald Dotson. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Hall, Justen Hall, Brittany Dotson, Kara Gladfelter, Israel Adamson, Emmaus Adamson, Courtney (Dakota) Couch, Sydney (Arnaldo) Vazquez,...
Rondal Wicker
Aug 10, 2025
Rondal Wicker, age 88, of Milford, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2025. He was born September 5, 1936, in Lackey, Kentucky, to the late Crit and Annie Wicker.
Rondal was the devoted husband of Brenda A. (Jones) Wicker for 65 wonderful years. He was the proud and loving father...
Norma E. Newberry
Aug 9, 2025
Norma Elizabeth (nee Brown) Newberry of Loveland, OH, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Norma was born on October 9, 1938, in Somerset, KY to David and Esther Brown.
Norma was the beloved wife of 67 years to Rev. Charles B. Newberry, loving mother of Beth Schmidt,...
Nancy C. Lemmel "Murph"
Aug 8, 2025
Nancy C. Lemmel "Murph" of Milford, OH, passed on Friday, August 8th, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, Gwen, Teresa, and Julie. She is survived by her six children, Marianne Nagy, Gwen Stephens, Chris Lemmel, Teresa McCalley, Mark Lemmel, and Julie Lemmel, along with her cherished 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Her devotion to The Blessed Virgin Mary...
Brenda L. Merida
Aug 7, 2025
Brenda Louise (nee Doolin) Merida of Hillsboro, OH, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2025, at the age of 77. Brenda was born on October 11, 1947, in Barbourville, KY to James "Jim" and Lou Verna Doolin.
Brenda was the beloved wife of 59 yrs. to Clint Merida, loving mother of Kathy Jackson...
Rebecca “Becky” Lee Fessler
Aug 5, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Lee Fessler (née Davison), of Blanchester, OH, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 55.
Born on December 12, 1969, Becky was the beloved daughter of David and Caroline (née Stoops) Davison. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister, and a faithful friend to many.
Becky...
Eric S Knoch
Aug 4, 2025
Eric S Knoch of Loveland. Eric was born November 6, 1960, to his late parents James & Carol (Christler) Knoch in Lima, Ohio. Beloved husband of Beth Knoch (Nee Burkard). Loving father and father-in-law of Whittney Grant & Tim Luhn. Devoted Grandfather of Emerson Scott Luhn and Fletcher Grant Luhn. Dear Brother of Jim (Karen) Knoch. Son-in-law of Betty...
Joan Buckler Dickerson
Aug 4, 2025
JoAn Buckler Dickerson
God called JoAn home on August 4th, 2025, at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on December 8th, 1932 in St Mary's Kentucky to Joseph L. and Florence Cecil Buckler.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years Roger Jr. Dickerson, her...
Barbara Anne Witschger
Aug 4, 2025
Barbara Anne Witschger, of Maineville, formerly of Madeira. Beloved wife of 60 years to Joe Witschger. Loving mother of Kimberly (Andy) O'Dell. Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Molly) O'Dell and Zachariah (Brook) O'Dell. Great grandmother of Samantha, Jet, Olivia, Stevie and Andi. Dear sister of Sandra (the late Jerry) Nause. Barbara was a retired school bus driver from Madeira City...
Helen Aucoin
Aug 3, 2025
Helen Harriett Martin Aucoin, formerly of Loveland, was born on November 29, 1920, in Colebrook, NH and passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Norcross, GA, where she was being cared for by her son Peter and his wife Margaret for the last 13 years. She grew up in Colebrook, NH and graduated from Colebrook Academy as Salutatorian...
Frances T. Mclaughlin
Aug 3, 2025
Frances T. McLaughlin of Milford, OH, passed away August 3, 2025, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by friends and piped home by the music of her youth in Scotland.
Frances was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, on September 9, 1930, to Francis and Catie McLaughlin. The youngest of five children, she came of age...
Mary Frances Costello
Aug 2, 2025
Mary Frances "Fran" Costello (nee Gessing), age 98, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday August 2nd, 2025.
She is survived by her children, John (Rebecca) Costello, Jr. and Elizabeth (Thomas) Cutter. The beloved grandmother of Rachel (Jusiah) Miller, Abigail (David) Cydrus, Kimberly (Jon) Korst, James (Keely) Cutter, Kelly (Christopher) Burger and Michael (Brooke) Cutter, Fran was...
Robert Glen Tallent
Aug 2, 2025
Robert Glen Tallent of Blanchester, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2025, at the age of 56. Rob was born on January 3, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to Larry and Bonnie Sue (nee Prentice) Tallent.
Rob was the devoted husband of Kimberly (nee Fox) Tallent. Loving father of Thomas "TJ" Tallent, Robert...
Daniel A. Pistole
Aug 1, 2025
Daniel Alan Pistole of Pleasant Plain, OH, passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 32.
Daniel was born on August 1, 1993, in Cincinnati, OH to David and Sandra Pistole. He was the beloved husband of Megan Marie (nee Staebler) Pistole, loving father of Wesley and Lillian Pistole, dear son of David and Sandra...
Joseph "Jack" Bunnell
Jul 31, 2025
Joseph "Jack" Bunnell of Maineville, OH, passed away July 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Bunnell for 41 wonderful years. Devoted father of Kay (John) Knoblauch. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Knoblauch and Zachary Knoblauch. Caring brother of the late Joyce (Warren) Miller and Mary Lou (Elmer Lee) Fox. Loving uncle of numerous...
Jimmie Morton
Jul 31, 2025
Jimmie Morton of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, at the age of 85. Jimmie was born on February 8, 1940, in Whitesburg, KY to Millard and Claire Morton.
He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Jean (nee Steele) Morton, loving father of Faith Cotterman, Deborah (Fairless) Collins...
John Louis Johnson
Jul 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Louis. "J.J." Johnson, who went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family in Blanchester, Ohio.
Born on August 18, 1945, John embodied the values of love, hard work, and unwavering strength throughout...
Joseph M. Bellock, Iii
Jul 31, 2025
Joseph M. Bellock, III of Loveland, Ohio formerly of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Rosemarie Bellock. Passed away July 31, 2025 at the age of 76.
No services will be held.





