Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Patricia E. Frisby of Batavia, OH, passed away April 23, 2025, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 66 years to Larry Frisby. Cherished mother of L. Douglas (Kathy) Frisby, David (the late Melanie) Frisby, Vicki (Steve) Wallace, and Shari (Danny) Siler. Proud grandmother of David (Sara) Frisby Jr., Joshua (Sarah) Frisby, Angie (Sheldon) McNeil, Tracy Frisby, Shannon...

Apr 22, 2025

Dolores Jean (nee VonDrasek) Janis of Melbourne, FL., went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Dolores was born on February 28, 1941, in Chicago, IL. To Edward and Evelyn VonDrasek.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Donald G. Janis, loving mother of Douglas (Kimberly) Janis,...

Apr 22, 2025

Judy Marie Drake of Loveland. Beloved aunt of Doug (Marianne) King and Dana (Lori) King. Great aunt of Kieran King, Kendall King, Adrian "AJ" (Tina) King, and Aaron (Molly) King. Great great aunt of Roman, Penny, Margot and Maverick. Passed away April 22, 2025, at the age of 93.

Apr 22, 2025

Dale Edward Warner of Morrow, OH, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 39. Dale was born on October 26, 1985, in Cincinnati, OH to Clayton and Victoria Warner.

Dale was an amazing beloved husband of Amanda M. Smallwood, loving father of Kora Warner, Elijah Smallwood and Trinity Helton, cherished son of Victoria...

Apr 21, 2025

"Death cannot stop true love. all it can do is delay it for a while."

-William Goldman, The Princess Bride

Kelly A. Main of Milford. Devoted and cherished husband to Suzanna M Main (Clark). They had a fairytale like love. Father figure to Ashley Avery, Cameron Alan, and Chloe Rose. Son-in-law to Alan and Patricia...

Apr 20, 2025

Ruby B. Bowman-Dixon, born February 1, 1928, in Jackson County, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2025, at the age of 97.

She was the beloved mother of Shirley C. (Donald) Van Winkle, Debra (Kenneth) Robinson, , Clayton (Tammy Gragg) Bowman, and Brad Bowman; loving grandmother of Jennifer R. (Dan) Abney, Greg...

Apr 19, 2025

Sandra Jean (nee Sebastian) Mays of Williamsburg, OH., went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025, at the age of 77. Sandy was born on March 7, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH to Robert and Martha Sebastian.

Sandy was the beloved wife of the late Troy Lee Mays Sr. and Thomas Stevens, loving mother of...

Apr 19, 2025

Gene W. Holbert of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Malloy) Holbert. Loving father of Tim (Nancy) Holbert and Beth (Scott) Celek. Cherished grandfather of Lily. Dear brother of Ann Holbert and David (Noreen) Holbert. Passed away April 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

A native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Gene was a proud chemist having...

Apr 18, 2025

Roger T. McDonough of Loveland, OH, passed away April 18, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Ethel M. McDonough (nee Malott). Caring brother of Bruce (Sara) McDonough, and the late Jim McDonough and Kathy Stevens. Cherished uncle of Kelly Bloome and Jimmy (Jessica) Cole.

Roger was a deeply caring, hardworking, and generous...

Apr 18, 2025

Jacqueline Faye Ballinger, affectionately known as Jackie, was born on July 27, 1952, in Goshen, Ohio, to Carlos and Catherine (née Gray) Ballinger. She peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72.

A proud graduate of Goshen High School. Jackie lived a life full of creativity, music, and deep...

Apr 17, 2025

Carol S. Gross of Loveland. Beloved daughter of the late Lester and Edna Gross. Loving sister of Roseann (Marion) Lucke and Charles (deceased) (Carole Ann) Gross. Dear friend of the late Melba Schroeder. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Passed away April 17, 2025, at the age of 85.

Carol loved her job...

Apr 17, 2025

Audrey Marie (nee Sieber) Koch of Goshen, OH, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 90.

She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati in 1953. She attended college before getting married in 1954.

Mom loved people! She would strike up conversations with strangers and with people she met decades ago...

Apr 17, 2025

Harold Delfus Sturgill of Goshen, OH, passed in the arms of his son, Jeff Sturgill, on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Harold was born in Tinsley, KY, on December 14, 1938, to William and Margie Sturgill.

Harold is the beloved husband of 67 years to late Irene F. Sturgill, loving father of Harold (Zoe)...

Apr 16, 2025

William "Bill" Lee Justice of Mt. Orab, OH., went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Bill was born on April 25, 1940, in Somerset, KY. to Charles and Ethel Justice.

Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter from 1957 to 1961. Bill retired...

Apr 16, 2025

Wilma Lee Gray, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 16, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born November 4, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of George and Francis (Fraley) Marburger. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her loyal companion, Teeny.

She was the loving mother of Amanda (David)...

Apr 14, 2025

William "Bill" Morris Stein of Midland, OH, passed peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age 74. Bill was born on September 17, 1950, in Fairfax, OH.

Bill is the loving father of Betty (Bryant) Hodge and Carol (Kevin) Moore. Caring grandfather of Nathan (Jen) Hodge, Anthony Hodge, Aaron Hodge, Jacob (Payton) Hodge, Amanda (Jeremy) Payne, and...

Apr 13, 2025

Ruth Sherbon passed away at the age of 91 in Ohio at the Christian Village of Mason. She grew up on a South Dakota family farm, the youngest of seven children. Ruth graduated from the University of Minnesota with two Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing and in public health. It was here that she met her beloved husband,...

Apr 12, 2025

Frances Marie Adams, age 78, passed away on April 12, 2025. Frances was a lifelong resident of Morrow and passed away at Pine Ridge Nursing Home. Loving wife of Gary Adams.

A graveside service at Maineville Cemetery. Date and time of service to be announced.

Apr 10, 2025

Janie Louise Pyle, age 78, of Milford, passed away April 10, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Barberton, OH to Homer and Harriet (Wilford) Pyle. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Sarah Pyle, brother, Geoffrey (Linda) Pyle and sister, Susan (Kris Daugherty) Pyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Lisa Marie Ladd (née McKnight) at age 46 on April 9, 2025. Daughter of Gary and Mamie (Wilson) McKnight, she lived currently in Manchester Ohio having moved from Loveland Ohio in 2018. Loving wife to James Ladd. She raised 4 children named as follows: Tori Sylvester (deceased), Cody...