Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

JoAnn Mae Steger, age 91, of Maineville. Beloved wife of 71 years to Ronald J. Steger. Loving mother of Rhonda Kroener and Lisa (Mike) Wiles. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Tevin) Young, Kayla (Dylan) Kroener, Ahron (Brittany) Wiles, Tyler (Kelsey) Wiles and Mikey (Jill) Wiles. Great grandmother of Ronnie Young, Russell Young, Eira Diss, Vincent Diss, Lexi Wiles, Alexis Swoboda,...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert P (Bob) Zurenko, formerly of Maineville, OH. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Dee Zurenko. Loving father of Don Zurenko, Mike (Nikki) Zurenko, Tom (Suzan) Zurenko, Barb (Barry) Schwartz. "Grandpa Bob" to Jeff, Sara, Anna, Dave, Carrie, Allie, Andrea, Laura, Matt, Carlee, Erika, Brad, and Brian. Great grandfather of 16. Brother of Judy DeLaet (deceased) and...

Nov 15, 2025

Barabara Ann (Cooper) Krohn, age 75 of Loveland, was born on June 7, 1950 in Columbus, OH and died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Barb was married to the love of her life, K. Harry Krohn for 53 years after meeting on a blind date and getting married on June 3, 1972. She was the most selfless, loving,...

Nov 15, 2025

Opal (nee Duffield) Taulbee of Newtonsville, OH, passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 93. Opal was born on October 24, 1932, in Middlesboro, KY to William and Pearl Duffield.

Opal was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth "Ken" Earl Taulbee. Loving mother of Betty Greynolds, Barbara Johnson and the late David Settles,...

Nov 15, 2025

Walter Joseph Frank, 90, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born January 1, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Henry Frank and Mary Frank-McCall. Walter spent his early years in Cincinnati before his parents moved to Blanchester during WWII. He graduated from Blanchester High School in 1955 and went on to...

Nov 14, 2025

Cornelia "Mae" Clutter of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Philip Clutter. Loving mother of Michael (Rayetta) Clutter, Jerry (deceased) (Cathy) Clutter, Keith (Debbi) Clutter, and Doris Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Clutter, J.C. Clutter, Joshua Clutter, Nolan Clutter, Aaron Clutter, Bela Clutter, Wesley Clutter, Shane Smith, Brandon Smith, Amanda Reich, and Haley Potter. Proud great grandmother of Caylee,...

Nov 13, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Sheafer of Cincinnati. Amy passed away suddenly on Thursday November 13, 2025, at the age of 51. She was born in Fairfax, Virginia June 6, 1974, to parents Nelda McCord Sheafer and the late David Sheafer. Beloved mother of Mason Clark. Dear sister of Kirby Sheafer and David Sheafer. Aunt of Hannah, Will, & Charley Sheafer. Aunts...

Nov 13, 2025

Daniel Wolfer, age 86, of South Lebanon, passed away November 13, 2025. Dan was born July 19, 1939, to the late Arthur and Lema Wolfer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Louise Wolfer. Loving father of Daniel David (Carolyn) Wolfer, Jr., Mark Andrew (Kimberly) Wolfer, Katie (Dan) Quirk, Drew Keen, David Keen, and Ellen (Jeff)...

Nov 11, 2025

Timothy Jones of Springboro, OH, passed away November 11, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved father of John Peter Jones and Landen Howard. Cherished brother of Tamara (Lars) Andersson and the late Todd A. Jones. Caring son of the late Peter and Jo Anne Jones.

Private services will be held. Donations in Timothy's memory may be...

Nov 11, 2025

Krishan Kumar Arora of Maineville, OH, left this world to be one with the Creator, surrounded by family and loved ones, on November 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Krishan was born on December 18, 1959, in New Delhi, India to the late Sunder Das and Maya Devi.

Krishan was the beloved husband of Kanchan Lata....

Nov 11, 2025

Paul "Dick" Richard Ayres of Goshen, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Dick was born on January 6, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH to Harold and Helen Ayres.

Dick was the beloved husband of 43 years to Gaylyne Joyce (nee Skaggs) Ayres. Loving father...

Nov 10, 2025

William Barry Johnson, 68, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, William later made Cincinnati, Ohio his home, where he raised his family and built a life rooted in dedication, faith, and love.

William is survived by his daughter, Claire Elizabeth Johnson, his son, Matthew Roger Johnson, his grandson, Vincent Andrew Ponterotto-Johnson, and sister...

Nov 9, 2025

Bryan Patrick Murphy, born August 26, 1956, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee. Okonsky) Murphy. Bryan had three children: Heather, Caitlin (Prasheel) and Kevin, and four grandchildren: Maggie, Caroline, Lily and Jordan. He is also survived by four siblings: Ellen (Kenneth), Rich (Joanne), Kate (Ryan), and Amy (Dave),...

Nov 9, 2025

Dave Schildmeyer was born on October 5th, 1955, in St. Bernard, Ohio to Alvin C. & Miriam (Mitchell) Schildmeyer. Dave was Beloved husband of Cheryl Lynn Schildmeyer (nee Lyons) for 48 years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Alex Schildmeyer, Tom & Lindsey Schildmeyer, Matt & Jen Schildmeyer. Loving grandfather of Lily, Charlie, Leo, Luci, Allen, Penelope, Iris, Camila, &...

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy Marie (nee Coomer) Marcum of Blanchester, OH, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Dorothy was born in South Lebanon, OH on February 7, 1935, to the Fred and Daisy (nee Childers) Coomer.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Alice Faye Owens and Gary Lee (Deborah) Marcum,...

Nov 4, 2025

Phyllis Jean (nee Brown) Kellum of Milford, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025, at the age of 101. Phyllis was born on November 2, 1924, in Cincinnati, OH to Francis and Minnie Brown.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Leon Kellum. Loving mother of Phyllis (Charles)...

Nov 2, 2025

Julie B. Ingalls of Maineville, OH, passed away November 2, 2025, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Richard Dale Ingalls. Devoted mother of Richard Seth Ingalls, Kristen (Michael) Poast, and Kathleen (Clark) Reed. Cherished grandmother of Griffin Poast, Greta Warnke, Olivia Poast, Madeline Poast, and Alexander Reed. Caring sister of Frances White, Bethel Breaux, Douglas...

Nov 2, 2025

Our family is saddened to announce the peaceful death of Sharon Galeese Touchton on November 2, 2025. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on January 12, 1946, to parents Paul and Sara Lawler Galeese. She enrolled at Miami University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with an English major and served as president of Chi Omega Sorority. Years later...

Nov 1, 2025

William Rancel Wallace Richards II, "Buster", 81, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Rancel was born June 10, 1944, in Blanchester, Ohio, son of William Rancel Wallace and Mary Etta (Hawthorne) Richards. He was a graduate of Blanchester High School, class of 1962. In 1977, he graduated from Xavier University. Rancel spent his entire...

Oct 31, 2025

David Chambers Bell, Sr., age 93, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.

Born on January 19,1932 in Columbus, Ohio, David was the son of the late Francis Ivan Bell and Mary F. Bell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Ivan Bell.

David attended The Ohio State University,...