Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald F. Barnes

Donald F. Barnes

Jan 19, 2026

Donald F. Barnes, 87, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the Laurels of Blanchester.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janet (nee Christophel) Barnes; two children, Kathleen (David) Abbott and Donald (Denise) Barnes; grandchildren, Michelle Abbott, Carolyn Abbott, and Leslie (Adam) Emig; step-grandchildren, Wilburn (Alissa) Witt, Luther Witt, and Benjamin...

Blanche Voss

Blanche Voss

Jan 19, 2026

Blanche Voss of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Voss. Loving mother of David (Melinda) Voss, Barbara (Steven) Russell, and Michael (Angela) Voss. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Thomas) Barr, Erika (Kyle) Farrar, Alexander (Alina) Voss, Matthew Russell, Nicholas (Liz) Voss, Sara Voss, Kristen Russell, Riley Voss, Kevin Russell, Abby Voss, and Sidney Voss. Proud great grandmother of Maxwell...

Linda S. Slone

Linda S. Slone

Jan 18, 2026

Linda Sue (nee Jackson) Slone went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Linda was born in Lexington, KY, on January 9, 1953, to the late Dr. Earl R. and Irma L. (nee Peters) Jackson.

Linda is the loving mother of Scott (Amy) Slone, Kyle Slone, David (Sarah) Slone,...

Carey Wright

Carey Wright

Jan 18, 2026

In loving memory of Carey.

Carey passed away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his journey, he showed remarkable strength, grace, and resilience. For more than 17 years, he dedicated his life to the SPCA, where he cared for and loved countless animals. His gentle spirit and extraordinary connection with cats earned him the...

Dennis J. Steinke

Dennis J. Steinke

Jan 18, 2026

Dennis J. Steinke of Maineville, OH, passed away January 18, 2026, at the age of 64. Beloved husband of 38 and a half years to Judy Steinke. Cherished son of Carvel R. Steinke and the late Margaret A. Steinke (nee Fischer). Caring brother of Diane M. Volk (nee Steinke) and Debbie A. (Fred) Kinkel. Loving brother-in-law of Edward K....

Billy Ray Wagoner

Billy Ray Wagoner

Jan 18, 2026

Billy Ray Wagoner of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida. Loving father of Billy Ray Wagoner II and Kim Anderson. Caring grandfather of Elizabeth Anderson, Brian Anderson, Jayla Wagoner, Haley Wagoner, and Samantha Wagoner. Dear great grandfather of Jamison Anderson. Beloved brother of the late Larry Wagoner. Billy is also survived by his former spouse Sandy Harris. Passed away...

Panda Sue Doyle

Panda Sue Doyle

Jan 18, 2026

Panda Sue (née Davidson) Doyle, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Loveland, OH, just days before her 70th birthday. She was born on January 24, 1956, to the late William "Leroy" Davidson and Helen Ilene (nee Buerkle) Thomas in Wilmington, OH.

Panda was a devoted mother to Michelle (David) Askren, Stefanie (Rick) Purcell,...

Dolores Myers

Dolores Myers

Jan 17, 2026

Dolores Jean (nee Henderson) Myers of Pleasant Plain, OH, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Dolores was born on July 30, 1940, in Pleasant Plain, OH to Harry and Edna Mae Henderson.

Dolores was the beloved wife of 67 years to Milan Wayne Myers, loving...

Walter H. Herdeman

Walter H. Herdeman

Jan 16, 2026

Walter H. Herdeman, Jr. of Loveland. Beloved husband of 72 years to the late Doris Jean (nee Sauter) Herdeman. Loving father of Susan (Mark) Magnus, Robert (Deborah) Herdeman, and Steve (Nancy) Herdeman. Cherished grandfather of Teresa (Mark) Underwood, Michele (Bill) Lang, Robert (Kate) Magnus, Michael (Devonie) Herdeman, Brian Herdeman, Jenny (Jimmy) Leitsch, Melissa (CDR John) Pritchett, and Evan (Amanda)...

Eileen A. Kramer

Eileen A. Kramer

Jan 16, 2026

Eileen A. Kramer of Cincinnati, Ohio. Loving wife of the late James Kramer. Devoted mother of Laura (David) Luehrmann, Beth (Harry) Kiefaber, Lynn (Eric Toth) Larmann, Kathy (Todd) Ford, and the late Matthew Kramer. Caring "Grandma Honey" of Matt (Adena) Luehrmann, Jamie (Ryan) Trainor, Meghan (Jeff) Marquardt, Molly (Taylor) Combs, Max Larmann, Libby Kiefaber, Jake Larmann, Kirby (Evan Westbrock)...

Lois Marie Dugan

Lois Marie Dugan

Jan 15, 2026

Lois Marie Dugan, of Maineville, OH, passed away January 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Cherished wife of the late Donald Michael "Mike" Dugan. Beloved mother of the late Debra "Debbie" Lee Dugan. Caring daughter of the late Venard and Grace Berryman.

Lois requested that no services be held.

Darlene F. Mayrose

Darlene F. Mayrose

Jan 15, 2026

Darlene F. Mayrose, 75, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away at home on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the beloved wife of Howard Mayrose; cherished mother of Angela Goodin, Julie Malone, Rebecca Newkirk, Amanda Malone, Barbara Siler, Brandon Malone, Ryan (Angela) Malone, Kyle (Bethany) Malone, Trevor (Ashley) Malone, Christopher (Shannon) Hall; loving grandmother...

Robert  "Bob" Coe

Robert "Bob" Coe

Jan 14, 2026

Robert "Bob" Coe, age 82, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2026. Bob was the loving husband of 60 years to Margo (Calabria) Coe, and a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose warmth and humor touched everyone he met.

Born and raised in Chicago, Bob was a proud graduate...

Elias William Kerr

Elias William Kerr

Jan 12, 2026

Elias William Kerr, beloved son of Ian and Lauren Kerr, was born at Christ Hospital, Liberty, on January 5th, 2026 at 2:09 PM, weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz.. From the first moment of his life, he showed great strength and was profoundly loved.

Elias spent 7 precious days in the NICU at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, surrounded by...

Sandy M. Spencer

Sandy M. Spencer

Jan 12, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" M. (nee Sapp) Spencer of Mt. Carmel, OH., passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Sandy was born on August 1, 1950, in New Richmond, OH to Archie and Deana Sapp.

Sandy was the beloved wife of 58 years to Robert Lee Spencer, loving mother of Robynn Colwell, caring grandmother of...

Shirley "Libby" E.  Vanover

Shirley "Libby" E. Vanover

Jan 12, 2026

Shirley "Libby" E. VanOver of Cincinnati, OH, passed peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 65. Shirley was born on December 10, 1960, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Howard Raymond and Wylene (nee Hubbard) Leonard.

Shirley is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Jon VanOver. She was the loving mother of Nicole...

Keith  Gray

Keith Gray

Jan 12, 2026

Keith Gray, age 43, of Loveland, passed away January 12, 2026. Devoted husband of Jessica Gray. Loving father of Layla King and Samantha Davis. Beloved son of Marshelle Gray. Cherished brother of Nikki (Keith) Irwin. Proud uncle of Emily (Dalton) Farmer, Seth (Lydia Trentman) Irwin and Scott Back. Dear son-in-law of Vickie and Leston Elliott and brother-in-law to Brooke...

Wanda Carey

Wanda Carey

Jan 12, 2026

Wanda Carey, age 77, lovingly known to her grandchildren as "Greatmom" passed away January 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who cherished her deeply.

Wanda lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength-with a sassy spirit that kept everyone smiling and on their toes. Being a great-grandmother and having four generations of family was something...

Ralph S. Hamilton Jr.

Ralph S. Hamilton Jr.

Jan 10, 2026

Ralph S. Hamilton Jr. was born May 7th, 1952, in Loveland, Ohio, he found his eternal home on January 10, 2026. He was the beloved son of Eleanor (nee Vann) Hamilton and Ralph S. Hamilton Sr. He was affectionately known as "Sandy" to his family and friends. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1971, after earning letters in...

Joyce K. Stottmann

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...