Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

Jane Ann Schildmeyer (Nee Lammert) of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on December 28th of 2025 at the age of 88 years.

Wife of the late Jerome Edward "Jay" Schildmeyer, and the daughter of the late Florence Pohlkamp and Edward Lammert. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jerry & Karri (Cecil) Schildmeyer, Greg & Jill (Motley) Schildmeyer, Ann Marie...

Dec 25, 2025

Faye Walker of Goshen, OH, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 71. Faye was born on January 10, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH to Edward and Lollie Walker.

Faye was the loving mother of Deon (Melissa) Walker and Deanna (Ricky) Brewer, caring grandmother of Deon (Amber) Walker II., Jessica Brewer, Brandon Walker, Maranda Brewer,...

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (nee Halfhill) Jones of Mariemont, OH, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Betty was born on September 19, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH to John and Elsie Halfhill. Betty was the beloved wife of the late James W. Jones, loving mother of Andrew Leigh (Mary)...

Dec 23, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Deininger) Glover of Williamsburg, OH, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Kathy was born on August 16, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH to Eugene and Lucy Deininger.

Kathy was the beloved wife of Leonard Glover, loving mother of Adam Glover and Rebecca (James) Hargett, caring grandmother of Natasha (Adam) West,...

Dec 23, 2025

Deacon Mark J. Westendorf of Cincinnati.  Beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Tom Westendorf.  Loving father of Jerome Robert (Shelley) Westendorf, Mary John (Nick) Niehaus, Heather Pauline Westendorf, Luke Joseph (Meg) Westendorf, Holly Marie Hensley, and David Joseph (Lauren) Westendorf.  Proud grandfather of Olivia, Samantha, Anna, Emily, Mark, Henry, Joseph, Selena, Jasmine, Liam, Abigail, Luke, and Jackson.  Cherished...

Dec 22, 2025

Jery Wyn Wilcher of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 74.

He was the beloved brother of Lonis Wilcher, Earl Wilcher, Lavonne Malott, Linville Wilcher, and Donna Wright Lefevers.

Jery was preceded in death by his parents, Grayson and Millie Wilcher; siblings, Chery Wilcher, Marvin Wilcher, Luther Wilcher,...

Dec 22, 2025

Mark Lee Mitchell of Loveland. Mark "Juice" was born November 18, 1965, to parents Tolida Frances Barnes Mitchell and the late Donald Lee Mitchell.

Mark is survived by his loving siblings Patricia "Patty (John) Carlson, Donald "Keith" (Sue) Mitchell, and Susan (David) Long.

Dear Uncle of Robert Brotherton, Karen Sharp, Dustin Mitchell, Andrew Robinson, and...

Dec 22, 2025

Julianne Dorsch of Maineville, Ohio, beloved wife of the late Fred Wernke and the late Richard Dorsch, passed quietly Monday morning, December 22, 2025, while in hospice at the Heritage Hall nursing home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. She was just short of her 96th birthday. Julianne was loving mother to Carol Paul of Fairborn, Ohio, Cathy Figlestahler (Bob) of Lawrenceburg,...

Dec 19, 2025

Joseph F. Burkhardt Jr., Beloved husband of the late Carol (Jenner) Burkhardt for 64 years. Son of the late Joseph & Freda (Kremer) Burkhardt. Loving father and father-in-law of Lori & Ed Jackson, Renee (Dugan) Burkhardt and the late Rodney Burkhardt. Devoted grandfather of Heather (Brian) Cook, Tiffany (Adam) Cassedy, Joe Burkhardt (Jessica), Amber Burkhardt (Blake), Christina Jackson, and...

Dec 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) Francis Fischer, 62, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Robert was a devoted husband of 40 years to Tina Fischer (Miller). He was a loving father to Robert, Jacob, and Alex, and their spouses and partners, Michelle, Juanita, and Valerie. He...

Dec 18, 2025

Margaret E. Meyer (nee Miller) of Loveland, Loving mother of Sheri Miller and the late Deborah Watson, Donald P. "Fred" Meyer, Jr., and Linda Burris. Cherished grandmother of Shaun Miller (Tammy Siekman), Brian (Erica) Miller, Tara Miller, Amanda (Danny) Verdon, Ashley (Richie) Reinhardt, Kevin Meyer, and Nick (Courtney) Meyer. Proud great grandmother of 15 great grandchildren and 2 great...

Dec 18, 2025

Anna Lucille Florea Larrick of Wilmington, Ohio, handmaiden of the LORD and Christian Pilgrim, reached the Celestial City on December 18, 2025, after her journey of 96 years. She was born on August 19, 1929, in Midland, Ohio.

Mrs. Larrick was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Larrick; parents, Alpha and Mary Florea; grandson, Jordan...

Dec 17, 2025

Richard Kuchma of Cincinnati, OH, passed away December 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Conley Kuchma. Devoted father of George (Sharon) Kuchma, Kathleen (Stewart) Smith, Elizabeth (Charles) Gormley, Susan (Thomas) Montgomery, and Rosie (Mark) Janis. Cherished grandfather of Ashley (Troy), Tony, Erin, Amanda (Brian), Alex (Emmalee), Edward (Jane), Rick (Lindsay), Grace (Mark),...

Dec 15, 2025

Gennive R. Mobley, of Milford, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Mobley; parents, George and Monie (nee Bush) Gilbert; daughter-in-law, Mary Mobley; sisters, Mildred Beal, Allie Davis, Jean Huddleston, Myrtle Carrie Murphy, and Dorothy England.

Dec 13, 2025

Cynthia Lee Crafton (Hampel), 60, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Loveland, Ohio. Cynthia is the daughter of Richard and Angie Williamson.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, William Crafton II; her children, Jacob, Whitney, Jordan, Alicia, and Nicole; and three grandchildren....

Dec 13, 2025

Shannon Wilder of Goshen, Ohio. Cherished son of the late Henry and Hattie (nee Taylor) Wilder. Loving husband of 72 years to the late Esther Wilder. Caring father of Sharon (Harry) Coleman, Terri (Lloyd) Brown, and Pam Wilder. Devoted grandfather of Sarah (Nate) Edwards, Laura (Rex) Hendrickson, Emily (Kip) Kennedy, and Cheravon (Darrick) Davidson. Cherished great-grandfather of Coleman Hendrickson,...

Dec 12, 2025

William P. Ralston, of Milford, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2025, after an extended illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 7, 1945, Bill was the son of Robert and Elvira (Gamber) Ralston. He grew up in Dayton alongside his two sisters, Nancy Calvert (Ralston) and Sally Lane (Ralston). He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1968 and...

Dec 12, 2025

Jonathan E. Helton, age 74, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2025.

Jon was born on May 23, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Charles K. and Rose (née Gayjikian) Helton.

Jon was the proud business owner of HomeTeam Inspection and a licensed realtor for over 40 years. He was outgoing, funny,...

Dec 12, 2025

Karen Stewart of Loveland, OH, passed away December 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 61 years to Bill Stewart. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Stewart and the late Tracey Stewart. Caring sister of Robert (Sue) Hahn, Jerry (Maryan) Hahn, and the late Barry Hahn. Loving sister-in-law of Karen Hahn.

Donations in Karen's memory may...

Dec 11, 2025

Charles Jacob Wayne Pell "Charlie", 46, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born August 10, 1979, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Terry and Pam Pell, Charles dedicated his life to serving others and his beloved community.

He attended Blanchester High School, Charles answered the call to serve as a firefighter for...