Obituaries

Jan 5, 2026

Kathleen Ann McAleer-Harris of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Verne Carl Harris. Loving mother of Tom Harris and Greg & Alyssa Harris. Cherished grandmother of Hadley and Hudson. Daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian McAleer. Dearest sister of Phillip Joseph McAleer and the late Tom Henry & Claire McAleer, Eunice Lillian McAleer and Mary McAleer. Dear aunt...

Jan 5, 2026

Ronald "Ron" Glenn Girard went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Ron was born in Liberty, KY on October 22, 1965, to Donna Sue (nee Smither) and the late Marvin Glenn Girard.

Ron was the loving father of Justin Nathaniel (Staci) Girard and Brittany Kayla (Shawn Mason)...

Jan 4, 2026

William R. Hopewell of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Dian (Bonomini) Hopewell. Loving father of Paul (Michelle) Hopewell, Peter (Jennifer) Hopewell and Paige Mueller. Proud "Papa Hope" of Isabelle, AvaMarie, Olivia, Aidan, Peyton, Ryan Nicole, Gabe and Patrick. Dear brother of Ron (Birdie) Hopewell and the late Bob and Gary Hopewell. Passed away January 4, 2026, at the...

Jan 3, 2026

Andrew A. Bachman "Drew", 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beloved husband of 33 years to Kathleen Brown Bachman; father of Andrew (Liana), Christopher and Kate; and grandfather of Frances. Loving son of Mary and the late Francis Bachman. Cherished brother of Judy Kamphaus, Karen (the late Jerry) Stewart,...

Jan 2, 2026

Larry Bruce Bobbitt, 83, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2026, with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Ann Bobbitt; son, Larry Bruce Bobbitt, Jr.; parents, Paul and Velma Bobbitt; grandson, Scott Alan Bobbitt; sister, Gloria Jean Wheeler.

Larry is survived by his children,...

Jan 2, 2026

Thomas E. Hoffman of Loveland. Beloved husband of 31 years to Victoria E. Johnson. Stepfather of Joy (Kraig) Schaulin. Devoted grandfather of Zoe Marie Lake, Soraya Eve Lake, and Billi Eden Lake. Loving son of the late August and Jeannette Hoffman. Cherished brother of Jennifer (Gary) Black, Jeannette (the late Peter) Schmidt, and the late Richard (Linda – surviving)...

Jan 1, 2026

Susan Christine Saltz Rhodes, age 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away surrounded by love.

Susan was, above all else, a mother first. She would do anything for her children, and her devotion to them defined her life. She is survived by her son, David Saltz, and her daughter, Emilie Fleming(spouse Ryan Fleming), and...

Jan 1, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Ann Maness of Fairfield, OH, passed away January 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 50 years to Joseph "Joe" Maness. Beloved mother of Scott (Karen Kelley) Zumwalde and Chris Zumwalde. Caring grandmother of Mitchell Wheeler, Mason Zumwalde, and Adam (Adela Alexander) Zumwalde. Devoted great-grandmother of Kalani Zumwalde. Loving sister of Mary (Paul) Benzing...

Dec 31, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Lee Dugan of Maineville, Ohio. Loving daughter of Lois (nee Berryman) Dugan and the late Michael "Mike" Dugan. Passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 69. Debbie will be greatly missed by her dear friends and family.

Debbie's family asks that donations be made to Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home to assist with...

Dec 30, 2025

Patricia Ireland May of Montgomery. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. May, Jr. Loving mother of Robert (Julia) May, Krista (Doug) Altemuehle, Daniel (Maya) May, and Robert "Rob" (Patti) Erickson. Cherished "Nana" of Anna May, Maggie (Spencer) Urban, Lily May, Lauren, Lindsay & Drew Altemuehle, Piper, Avery & James May, and Patti Erickson. Dearest cousin of George (RoseMarie)...

Dec 30, 2025

Emma Louise (nee Sturgill) Boatrite of Blanchester, OH., was reunited with her loving husband, Starling "Stute" Boatrite Sr. and her family on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Emma was born on July 9, 1938, in Harlan, KY to George and Mossie Sturgill.

Emma was the beloved wife of the late Starling Boatrite Sr., loving...

Dec 30, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Harriet B. Coffman, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 14, 1949, and a resident of Hollywood, Florida. She entered eternal rest on December 30, 2025.

Harriet was a devoted wife and a hardworking business owner who, alongside her husband Jack Coffman, proudly owned and operated Howie's Subs & Sandwiches....

Dec 29, 2025

Carol Anne Taggert (nee Harrison). Born September 13, 1939, to Carl and Thelma (Winchester) Harrison of Bethel, Ohio. Passed way December 29, 2025, at the age of 86.

Dear sister of Sandy Harrison Ward and Susie Harrison Batten. Loving mother of Suzanne Evans, Timothy and Jerry Douglas Taggert. Former spouse of Jerry Taggert. Devoted grandmother of Matthew...

Dec 28, 2025

Tom Lawson, 73, died on December 28 from Alzheimer's Disease after spending several days at home under hospice care surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and brothers. Tom was much loved, by his wife, Mary Beth, and his children (each of whom he told were his favorite): Jordan (Mike) Nauman, Robert (Molly) Lawson, Alexandra (Joe) Alverson and Michael (Micaela)...

Dec 28, 2025

Jane Ann Schildmeyer (Nee Lammert) of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on December 28th of 2025 at the age of 88 years.

Wife of the late Jerome Edward "Jay" Schildmeyer, and the daughter of the late Florence Pohlkamp and Edward Lammert. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jerry & Karri (Cecil) Schildmeyer, Greg & Jill (Motley) Schildmeyer, Ann Marie...

Dec 25, 2025

Faye Walker of Goshen, OH, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 71. Faye was born on January 10, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH to Edward and Lollie Walker.

Faye was the loving mother of Deon (Melissa) Walker and Deanna (Ricky) Brewer, caring grandmother of Deon (Amber) Walker II., Jessica Brewer, Brandon Walker, Maranda Brewer,...

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (nee Halfhill) Jones of Mariemont, OH, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Betty was born on September 19, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH to John and Elsie Halfhill. Betty was the beloved wife of the late James W. Jones, loving mother of Andrew Leigh (Mary)...

Dec 23, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Deininger) Glover of Williamsburg, OH, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Kathy was born on August 16, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH to Eugene and Lucy Deininger.

Kathy was the beloved wife of Leonard Glover, loving mother of Adam Glover and Rebecca (James) Hargett, caring grandmother of Natasha (Adam) West,...

Dec 23, 2025

Deacon Mark J. Westendorf of Cincinnati.  Beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Tom Westendorf.  Loving father of Jerome Robert (Shelley) Westendorf, Mary John (Nick) Niehaus, Heather Pauline Westendorf, Luke Joseph (Meg) Westendorf, Holly Marie Hensley, and David Joseph (Lauren) Westendorf.  Proud grandfather of Olivia, Samantha, Anna, Emily, Mark, Henry, Joseph, Selena, Jasmine, Liam, Abigail, Luke, and Jackson.  Cherished...

Dec 22, 2025

Jery Wyn Wilcher of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 74.

He was the beloved brother of Lonis Wilcher, Earl Wilcher, Lavonne Malott, Linville Wilcher, and Donna Wright Lefevers.

Jery was preceded in death by his parents, Grayson and Millie Wilcher; siblings, Chery Wilcher, Marvin Wilcher, Luther Wilcher,...