Obituaries

Obituaries

Cynthia Susanne Turner

Cynthia Susanne Turner

Apr 11, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Susanne Turner of New Lebanon. Beloved mother of Carly (Ben Collom) Luken, Cody (Tarren) Baker, and Colton (Aileen) Turner. Cherished Coco of Athena, Zelda & Carl Collom and Brixxly & Bralee Baker. Loving daughter of the late Carl & Susanne Luken. Caring sister of Becky, Pam, Debbie, Tim, Chrissy, Ruth, and Jenny. Passed away April 11, 2026 at...

Roenalda Campbell

Roenalda Campbell

Apr 7, 2026

Roenalda (nee Helsley) Campbell, age 79, of Amelia. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Donald W. Campbell, Sr. Loving mother of Pamela Smith, Charles H. Campbell and the late Donald W. Campbell, Jr. Proud grandmother of Jeremiah, Joshua, Shelby, Katelyn, Heather Nichole, Trinity Roe and the late Zachariah. Great grandmother of two great grandchildren. Dear aunt of Rhonda...

Leah Elizabeth Carnes

Leah Elizabeth Carnes

Apr 5, 2026

Leah Elizabeth Carnes of Maineville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2026.

Born on September 12th, 1985, Leah is survived by her daughters, Elsie and Zella Carnes; parents Bill Dixon and Leslie Lyons-Dixon; sister Stephanie (Ryan) Distler and half siblings Kaitlin (Casey) Scarbro, Andrew (Emily) Dixon, and Bailey (Jason) Wilkinson; nephew Benjamin Distler; grandmother Carolyn Jones; uncle Bob (Linda) Dixon....

David Michael Bednar

David Michael Bednar

Apr 5, 2026

David Michael Bednar, age 78, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with his family by his side.

Born on September 11, 1947, in Massillon, OH, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Lou Bednar. David graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, where he was a member...

Martha A. Selzer

Martha A. Selzer

Apr 5, 2026

Martha “Marty” A. Selzer of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on April 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Marty was the loving daughter of the late George and Mary Jeanette Selzer. Cherished sister of the late Mary (Gabriel) Hartke, Charles (Katherine) Selzer, Dorothy (G. Richard) Hagee, and Sister Jeannine Selzer, S.C. Beloved aunt of Phyllis Hartke, Marybeth Hartke, Greg Hartke,...

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger

Apr 5, 2026

Phyllis Lee Rosenberger, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Blanchester, Ohio. Born on May 31, 1938, in Wilmington, Ohio.

Phyllis dedicated many years of her life as a Food Service Supervisor for Clinton Massie Schools, where her professionalism and care deeply touched the staff and students she served. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Robert Lee Cowell

Robert Lee Cowell

Apr 4, 2026

Robert Lee Cowell of Wilmington, Ohio. “Bob” married his beloved wife, Gail, of 58 years on December 28, 1968. Loving father of Rob Cowell, Christina (Matt) Hathaway, and Stephanie (Aaron) Mackris. Cherished grandfather of Steven (Brianna Puckett) Hathaway, Tony Hathaway, Abigail Hathaway, Sam Mackris, and Gabe Mackris. Devoted son of the late Thurlow (Carol) Cowell and the late Maddalena Cardone....

Olan D. Engle

Olan D. Engle

Apr 4, 2026

Olan Dempsey Engle of Batavia, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on April 4, 2026, at the age of 68. Olan was born on August 25, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Glenna Katherine (nee Taylor) Engle, loving son, Scott (Erica) Engle, two proud grandchildren, Oakley Engle and Brantley...

Allen L. Donahue

Allen L. Donahue

Apr 4, 2026

Allen L. Donahue of Loveland, OH, passed away April 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Shinn) Donahue and the late Sonya (nee Herbert) Donahue. Devoted father of Melody (Jim) Michael, Alenda (Jonathan) Slone, and Loni (Bryan) Poe. Cherished grandfather of Daniel Slone, Elizabeth Slone, Brandy (Morgan) Slone, Emylee (Jack) Christie, Eryn Poe,...

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater

Apr 4, 2026

Victoria Lynn Gillenwater (Nee Schildmeyer) of Milford. Daughter of the late Walter & Billie (White) Schildmeyer. Loving wife of Ernest “Ernie” Gillenwater. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Josh & Leslie Gillenwater, Teresa & James Kube, and the late Allison Gillenwater. Devoted grandmother of Layla Gillenwater, Jaxson Gillenwater, Zoey Kube, and Miles Kube. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Pattie & Steve...

Larry Carrol Huddleston

Larry Carrol Huddleston

Apr 4, 2026

Larry Carroll Huddleston, a devoted husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Lebanon, Ohio. Born on March 10, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky,

Larry was the beloved husband of Margaret Huddleston, with whom he shared 51 years of companionship and love. He was a proud father to five children: Sara Huddleston; Scott Huddleston, married to Amanda; Emily Morgan,...

Phyllis J. Snider

Phyllis J. Snider

Apr 2, 2026

Phyllis J. "Aunt Dee" Snider, age 99, of Maineville, passed away April 2, 2026. Phyllis was born January 19, 1927, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee Reichel) Snider. Beloved sister of the late Virginia (Richard) Volkerding and Janet (Charles) Conover. Loving aunt of Sue Leeson, Becky (Rich) Marvin, and Mike (Diane) Conover. Cherished great aunt of Elizabeth (Charles) Smith,...

Johnny Ray Dees

Johnny Ray Dees

Apr 2, 2026

Johnny Ray Dees of Loveland, OH, after a courageous battle with cancer, he went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on April 2, 2026, at the age of 54. John was born on December 7, 1971, in West Union, OH. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years to Margaret Mary (nee Steffen) Dees, three sons; Nick...

Harry H. Steele

Harry H. Steele

Apr 1, 2026

Harry H. Steele, born January 5, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Harry is lovingly remembered by the mother of his children, April, and by his cherished children: Matthew (Jennifer) Steele, Brooke (Austin) Henson, Katelin (Andrew) Penny, and Autumn (Joshua) Smith. His spirit lives on through his beloved grandchildren: Caleb, Amberlynn, Mia, Alyvea, and...

Lloyd H. Blankenship

Lloyd H. Blankenship

Mar 31, 2026

Lloyd H. Blankenship, age 85, of Mason. Beloved husband of 67 years to Margie (nee Self) Blankenship. Loving father of Cindy O'Neill, Scott (Dennys) Blankenship, Shawn (Katie) Blankenship, and the late Steven Blankenship. Proud grandfather of Shannon (Michael) Cruze, Jaime Luttrell, Elizabeth (Alex) Rodriguez, Clayton Blankenship, Jackson Blankenship, and Dottie Blankenship. Great grandfather of Avery, Brielle, Grayson, Hermione, Abram, Mila,...

Marvel Loucille Rich-Ferguson

Marvel Loucille Rich-Ferguson

Mar 30, 2026

Marvel Loucille Ferguson (nee Rich), age 106, of Hamilton Township. Wife of 60 years to the late Lonnie Ferguson. Daughter of the late Edgar and Minnie (Switzer) Rich. Dear sister of the late Harriet Swigert (nee Rich) and the late J. Willard and Virgil Rich.

Marvel's roots grew deep in the area she called home her entire life. The Rich family...

Donna D. Poynter

Donna D. Poynter

Mar 29, 2026

Donna D. (nee Bennett) Poynter of Goshen, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on March 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Donna was born on January 30, 1962, in Newport, KY.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Rev. Jeff Poynter, loving son Tim and daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Lance), and 9 grandchildren....

Elmer F. Hambaugh

Elmer F. Hambaugh

Mar 28, 2026

Elmer Frelin Hambaugh Jr., 86, departed this life to his heavenly home on March 28, 2026.

He was born on November 18, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Elmer Hambaugh Sr. and Eleanor Gregg.

Elmer was a faithful member of the First Church of God in South Lebanon, Ohio. He dedicated 32 years of service as a bus operator with SORTA...

Alwine L. Kneipp

Alwine L. Kneipp

Mar 26, 2026

Alwine L. Kneipp (nee Spielmann), 85 years of age, of Loveland, OH. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Kneipp. Loving mother of Raymond (Gail) Kneipp and Raphael (Ronda) Kneipp. Cherished grandmother of three, Raymond Kneipp III, Jessica (Miguel) Rocha, and Ryan Kneipp. Caring great-grandmother of three, Mateo, Andres, and Yajaira. Dear sister of the late Rhinehold Spielmann and Maria Knoop....

Joseph S. Maness

Joseph S. Maness

Mar 26, 2026

Joseph "Joe" S. Maness of Fairfield, OH, passed away March 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Pat Maness. Beloved father of Scott (Karen Kelley) Zumwalde and Chris Zumwalde. Caring grandfather of Mitchell Wheeler, Mason Zumwalde, and Adam (Adela Alexander) Zumwalde. Devoted great-grandfather of Kalani Zumwalde. Joe was preceded in death by...