Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Mary Frances "Fran" Costello (nee Gessing), age 98, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday August 2nd, 2025.

She is survived by her children, John (Rebecca) Costello, Jr. and Elizabeth (Thomas) Cutter. The beloved grandmother of Rachel (Jusiah) Miller, Abigail (David) Cydrus, Kimberly (Jon) Korst, James (Keely) Cutter, Kelly (Christopher) Burger and Michael (Brooke) Cutter, Fran was...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert Glen Tallent of Blanchester, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2025, at the age of 56. Rob was born on January 3, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to Larry and Bonnie Sue (nee Prentice) Tallent.

Rob was the devoted husband of Kimberly (nee Fox) Tallent. Loving father of Thomas "TJ" Tallent, Robert...

Aug 1, 2025

Daniel Alan Pistole of Pleasant Plain, OH, passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 32.

Daniel was born on August 1, 1993, in Cincinnati, OH to David and Sandra Pistole. He was the beloved husband of Megan Marie (nee Staebler) Pistole, loving father of Wesley and Lillian Pistole, dear son of David and Sandra...

Jul 31, 2025

Joseph "Jack" Bunnell of Maineville, OH, passed away July 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Bunnell for 41 wonderful years. Devoted father of Kay (John) Knoblauch. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Knoblauch and Zachary Knoblauch. Caring brother of the late Joyce (Warren) Miller and Mary Lou (Elmer Lee) Fox. Loving uncle of numerous...

Jul 31, 2025

Jimmie Morton of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, at the age of 85. Jimmie was born on February 8, 1940, in Whitesburg, KY to Millard and Claire Morton.

He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Jean (nee Steele) Morton, loving father of Faith Cotterman, Deborah (Fairless) Collins...

Jul 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Louis. "J.J." Johnson, who went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family in Blanchester, Ohio.

Born on August 18, 1945, John embodied the values of love, hard work, and unwavering strength throughout...

Jul 31, 2025

Joseph M. Bellock, III of Loveland, Ohio formerly of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Rosemarie Bellock. Passed away July 31, 2025 at the age of 76.

No services will be held.

Jul 30, 2025

Russell "Russ" F. Batterson of Milford, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Russ was born on November 1, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH to Percival and Alice Batterson.

Russ was the beloved husband of 42 years to Elizabeth Jo (nee Craig) Batterson, loving brother of Janet (Ken)...

Jul 30, 2025

George "Skip" Parr of Maineville. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Nichols) Parr. Loving father of Jeffrey (Rose) Parr, Jennie (Tim) Valentine, Jay (Cathy) Parr, Gaylen Kenser, Randy (Shelly) Kenser, Steve (Stephanie) Kenser, and the late Michael Kenser. Proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Son of the late Leslie and Ruth Parr. Dear brother of Tim (deceased) (Linda) Parr....

Jul 30, 2025

Kenneth Michael "Mike" Gowetski of Loveland. Devoted husband of 64 years to Joan (nee Kopko) Gowetski. Loving father of Elaine Dulovich (the late Don), Mark Gowetski (Martha), and Karen Clary (Jason). Proud grandfather of Michael Dulovich (Misty), Christina Stoneback (Brian), James Gowetski, John Gowetski (Katelyn Stemrich), Joseph Gowetski, and Brendan Clary. Dear brother of Stanley Gowetski (the late Dorothy)...

Jul 29, 2025

Robert "Bob" Byrum, age 77, passed peacefully at home in Morrow, Ohio, after a courageous health journey. Cherished son of the late Charles and Betty Byrum. Loving husband of 30 years to Kathy (nee Dane) Byrum. Devoted father of Tracie (Bob) Conley, Christopher Byrum, Kimberly Byrum. Caring grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Paula (Paul)...

Jul 29, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of my beloved brother, Steven Driscoll whose heart, both literally and figuratively, simply couldn't take any more.

Oh boy, Steve was one of the toughest people you could ever meet — determined, resilient, and fiercely loyal, especially when it came to his...

Jul 29, 2025

Richalee P. Rice of Cincinnati, OH, passed away July 29, 2025, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Rice. Devoted mother of Pam Rice and the late Sharon Rice. Caring sister to the late William Castleberry Jr and  the late Charles Eugene Castleberry.  Loving aunt to Linda Castleberry Thomas. Cherished sister-in-law of Blanche Castleberry.

Jul 27, 2025

Thomas Wayne Reynolds of Lynchburg, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on July 29, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Marvin and Patsy (nee Maloney).

Tom was the beloved husband to Bonnie (nee Bray) Reynolds for over 40 years; beloved...

Jul 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jack Allen Lohr (November 8, 1938 -July 26, 2025)

Jack was born on Tuesday, November 8, 1938, a rainy chilly day in Cincinnati, OH. He was the youngest child, and only boy, of the late Robert "Tip" Lohr and Bess Marie Lohr (nee Perry). He was preceded in death by his sisters &...

Jul 25, 2025

Patricia Ann (nee Stamper) Burris, age 61, of Loveland. Cherished daughter of William Stamper and the late Betty "Sue" Stamper. Loving mother of Tabitha Newman-Burris. Caring grandmother of Bradley Benton and Holland Benton. Beloved sister of Pamela (David) Stamper-Bahler. Dear aunt of Shaina (Max) Bahler-Stunkel, David William (Justine) Bahler, Derek (Jenna) Bahler. Proud great-aunt of Theodore Stunkel, Eleanor Bahler,...

Jul 24, 2025

Gregory J. of Loveland, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Osborn) Theobald. Loving father of Debbie (Michael) Tighe, Mark (Sandra) Theobald and Steven (Jenny) Theobald. Dear grandfather of Andrew (Sarah) Tighe, Laura (Dave) Piero, Chelsea Theobald, Paige (Tyler) Hoback, Austin (Becca) Theobald, Jessica (Carl) Schmid, Nikki...

Jul 23, 2025

Esther Frances Wilder, age 98, of Cincinnati. Cherished daughter of the late Leonard and Frances Glos. Loving wife of 72 years to Shannon Wilder. Caring mother of Sharon (Harry) Coleman, Terri (Lloyd) Brown, Pam Wilder. Devoted grandmother of Sarah (Nate) Edwards, Laura (Rex) Hendrickson, Emily (Kip) Kennedy, Cheravon (Darrick) Davidson. Beloved great-grandmother of Coleman Hendrickson, Joshua Davidson, Sydney Davidson....

Jul 23, 2025

Michael A. Schildmeyer of St. Bernard. Beloved husband of Sharon Wallenhorst Schildmeyer. Loving father of Libby (Gary) Hardewig and Katie (Chris) Holt. Cherished grandfather of Ellie, Jackson, Abigail, Brady, and Sophie. Devoted son of the late Alvin and Miriam Schildmeyer. Dear brother of David Schildmeyer, the late Steve Schildmeyer, the late Joe Schildmeyer, and the late Marc Schildmeyer. Proud...

Jul 23, 2025

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Ronald L. Valerius of Loveland. Ron passed on July 23, 2025, at the age of 80 at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 60 years to Jenny Santel Valerius. Loving father of Todd (Anna Kreslavskaya) Valerius, Brad Valerius, and Keith (Kristin) Valerius. Cherished grandfather of Kendra, Jenna, Jack, Emma,...