Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Gary G. Copen
Jun 29, 2025
Gary Gene Copen of The Lodge Retirement Community in Cincinnati, formerly of Pleasant Plain, OH, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Gary was born on January 24, 1941, in Pleasant Plain, OH to Henry and Mildred Copen. Gary is survived by many dear church members and close friends.
...Edwin B. Purcell
Jun 29, 2025
Edwin B. Purcell of Loveland. Beloved husband of Eleanor "June" Purcell (nee Brandenburg). Loving father of Rick (Stefanie) Purcell, Cherie (Jim) Geyer and Diane (Chad) Miller. Proud grandfather of David Purcell, Christy Springer, Brian Purcell, Jennifer Hawks, Dustin Purcell, Jesse Hawks, Clay Miller, Ashley Henthorn, Michael Geyer and the late Jeff Hawks. Great grandfather of Jonathan Purcell, Autumn Purcell,...
Michael Ethan Brown
Jun 29, 2025
Michael "Ethan" Brown of Goshen, OH., passed away suddenly on June 29, 2025, at the age of 25. Ethan was born on June 7, 2000, in Montgomery, OH.
He is the loving father of twins, Aurora Jaide Brown and Nova Jean Brown and their mother Jordan Chandler and her daughter, Meila Chandler. Beloved son of Angela (nee...
Trevor Bright Parales
Jun 28, 2025
Trevor Bright Parales of West Chester, Ohio, and Milford, Ohio, passed away from a stroke on June 28, 2025, at the age of 27.
Trevor was a student for several years at The Schilling School for Gifted Children, an Arrow of Light recipient in Loveland's Cub Scouts, and an avid soccer player in the Loveland Youth Soccer...
James S. Watkins
Jun 28, 2025
James Stanley Watkins of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Janet Lee Watkins (nee Penny). Loving father of Randy Scott (Jonelle) Watkins and the late Timothy Karl (Barbara) Penny and Jill Lynn Eckman (nee Moranti). Dear father-in-law of Mark Eckman. Proud grandfather of Brandon Smith, Anthony Smith, Bradley Watkins, Michelle (Eric) White, Amanda Eckman and the late Pamela Watkins....
Kay L. Napier
Jun 26, 2025
Kay L. Napier of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Victor Eugene Napier. Loving mother of Victor Lee (Teresa) Napier and the late Michael Napier. Cherished grandmother of Victor Alexander (Amanda) Napier, Adam Michael (Nichole) Napier, and Kathryn Elizabeth ( Matthew) Bosticco. Proud great grandmother of Eben, Madelyn, and Luella. Devoted sister of the late Gene Hanselman. Dear aunt...
Regene M. Dubell
Jun 26, 2025
Regene "Reggie" Dubell (nee Mahoney) of Loveland Ohio, beloved wife of the late Richard P. "Dick" Dubell, loving mother of Regene "Gina" Dubell-Smith (John), Richard E. "Rick" Dubell (Michelle) and Stephen "Steve" Dubell (Lexie), and cherished grandmother of Andrea, Cole, Savanna, and Olivia, passed away June 26, 2025, at the age of 96. Reggie was a beloved member of...
Claire A. Gilbert
Jun 24, 2025
Claire A. Gilbert (aka Gram) of Loveland, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025, at the age of 90 years old. Beloved wife of the late Leon Gilbert. Survived by her children, Kelly (Roy) Wright and Frank (Joni) Gilbert; her grandchildren, Joshua Cook, Jill (Wayne) Lawson, Drew (Kaitlyn) Gilbert, Ciara (Josh) Peluso, Roy Wright...
Virgie F. Brown
Jun 23, 2025
Virgie F. Brown (nee Parks) of Williamsburg. Beloved wife of the late Kelly Boyd Brown. Loving mother of Michael W. Brown and Kelly Eugene Brown. Cherished grandmother of Michele Calloway, Dillon Brown, Jonathan Brown, David Brown and Lane Brown. Great grandmother of Ariana Calloway and Mia Brown. Dear sister of Jean (the late Rudy) Mayne, Ray (Pam) Parks, Esta...
Robert M. Steier
Jun 23, 2025
Robert M. Steier, of Madeira. Beloved husband of 44 years to Carol Ann (nee Krieger) Steier. Loving father of Matthew (Katie) Steier, Michael (Fahran) Steier and Christina (Matthew) Cowan. Proud grandfather of Michael, Clara, Abby, Ellis, Eli, William, Noa, George, Mila and Jack. Son of the late Michael and Marguerite Steier. Dear brother of Doug (Janet) Steier. Also survived...
Betty Lou Schneider
Jun 21, 2025
Betty Lou Schneider of Batavia, OH, passed away June 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of 60 years to Frank Schneider. Devoted mother of Kevin (Bobbie) Schneider and Scott Schneider. Loving grandmother of Brett (Brianna) Schneider. Cherished great grandmother of Damon, Colten, Ember, and Benjamin. Caring sister of Jack, Bev, Judy, Linda, and Barb.
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Brenda C. Noble-Fox
Jun 21, 2025
Brenda C. Noble-Fox of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Born March 13, 1957 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Edward and Martha J. (nee Ross) Noble. Passed away June 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Larry L. Fox. Loving sister of Robin (Scott) Kolp of Lakewood Ranch, FL and the late Edward E. "Gene" Noble of Middletown, Ohio. Cherished step-mother of Brandi...
James V. Lynch
Jun 19, 2025
James Vernon Lynch died unexpectedly at his residence on June 19, 2025. He was only 55 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. James was born on April 13, 1970.
James is survived and missed by his loving wife of 19 years, Julie (née Winslow), and children James W. S. Lynch,...
Carol Ann Voyles
Jun 18, 2025
Carol Ann (nee Perkins) Voyles of Morrow, OH, passed peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Carol was born on June 6, 1945, in Ava, OH to George and Wilma Perkins.
Carol spent the first half of her life in Ava, OH but has lived in the Cincinnati area for more than 30 years....
Jay E. Fleming
Jun 18, 2025
Jay E Fleming (75) of Morrow, OH passed away on June 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Peggy Fleming (nee Sandman). Loving stepdad to Carrie (Bill) Brigger and Jennifer (Adam) Ashmun. Caring grandpa of Calvin and Sydney Brigger, and Joshua and Sebastian Ashmun. Cherished son of the late Glenn and Maxine Fleming (nee Williamson). Dear brother of Jackie Barnes, Maggie...
Michael Paul Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
Michael Paul "Mike" Johnson of Loveland, OH, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Mike was born on May 1, 1964, in Dayton, OH to Virgil and Orlene Johnson.
Mike was a 1982 graduate of Miami Trace High School and the Laurel Oaks JVS. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Anderson,...
Douglas Eugene Warner
Jun 15, 2025
Douglas Eugene Warner of Westerville, OH, passed surrounded by family on June 15, 2025, at the age of 39. Doug was born on October 26, 1985, in Cincinnati, OH to Clayton and Victoria Warner.
Doug was a 2004 graduate of Loveland High School and then attended the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in...
Rebecca "Becky" Blain
Jun 14, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" S. Blain of Loveland, Ohio, passed away June 14, 2025, at age 81. Beloved wife of 57 years to John Blain; mother of Halie S. Rebeccaschild and the late Don Blain; loving grandmother of Eden Hovenga; devoted daughter of the late Arthur & Gladys Gebert. Becky was a woman of quiet creativity—a master dog groomer, talented silversmith...
Gregory W. Collins
Jun 14, 2025
Gregory W. Collins, age 66 of Maineville. Beloved husband of 39 years to Evelyn (nee Blythe) Collins. Son of the late Ezra and Barbara Collins. Dear brother of Jim Collins, Vicki Collins, Darryl Collins, Scott Collins and the late Tom Collins. Dearest brother-in-law of Greg Blythe, Michelle Amyx, Lonnie (Alice) Blythe and Laura (Jack) Cook. Proud uncle of Joshua...
John Chapin Burpee
Jun 13, 2025
Born January 11th 1932 died June 13, 2025
Died peacefully at the age of 93. For 72 years he was the beloved husband of Jane (Bussey) Burpee, brother to the late Dick Burpee (Eileen), Dr. Jim Burpee, MD, (Nancy). He was father to: David Burpee (Mary Beth), Mary Frey (John G.), Jeff Burpee (Mary Christine), and Lisa...





