Obituaries

Obituaries

Allen C. Wernke

Allen C. Wernke

Nov 7, 2024

Allen Wernke, aged 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on November 7, 2024, after a courageous 9-year battle with colon cancer. He was a beloved husband of 41 years to Joan (née Bachman); loving father of Patti (Derek) Endres, Brian (Tori) Wernke and Karen Wernke; and Papa to Olivia, Zack, Sam and Emma. Allen is also survived by...

Sharon L. Ward

Sharon L. Ward

Nov 7, 2024

Sharon L. (nee Hoppe) Ward of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024, at the age of 80. Sharon was born on December 15, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to Russell and Ruth Hoppe.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Clarence "Cliff" Earl Ward; two sons, Michael Ward and Daniel...

Robert H. Fuson, Jr.

Robert H. Fuson, Jr.

Nov 6, 2024

Robert H. Fuson Jr., aged 65, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on November 24,1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bob was a man of great kindness and generosity, with a profound love for his family and the great outdoors.

He graduated from Loveland High School and furthered his education with two years at Motlow...

Matthew E. Paytes

Matthew E. Paytes

Nov 4, 2024

Matthew E. Paytes of Loveland, OH, passed away November 4, 2024, at the age of 53. Cherished brother of Sandy (Jack) Shank, Carmen (the late Ed) Vinsant, Gregory (Kathy) Paytes, Debbie (Kenny) Harris, Delynn Paytes, Randy Paytes, and Danny (Sandy) Paytes. Caring uncle of Carrie, Sara, Ransom, Danielle, Kayla, Seth, Bud, Cody, Megan, Katelyn, Jacob, Michael, Derick, Junior, Randy,...

 Terance "Terry" Jerome Kozminski

Terance "Terry" Jerome Kozminski

Nov 4, 2024

Terance "Terry" Jerome Kozminski of Lynchburg, OH. Passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI in 1958 to Delores and Jerome Kozminski.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Susan D. (nee Neuman) Kozminski; his daughter Kate M. (Nicholas) Strilka and daughter Cari A....

Shirley J. Jacobs

Shirley J. Jacobs

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley J. Jacobs, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 91.

Shirley was involved in her community, serving on the Clinton County Board of Health and the 20th Century Club. She loved the outdoors, playing bridge, gardening, and traveling with friends. Shirley had many culinary talents, especially her pies. She thoroughly enjoyed her family...

Amanda Forman

Amanda Forman

Oct 31, 2024

Amanda Forman of Vandalia, OH, passed away October 31, 2024, at the age of 49. Beloved daughter of Elisheva (Steve) Shurts and the late Charles "Butch" Forman. Devoted mother of Nicholas (Lacey) Reed, Morgan Walker, Danielle Walker, Sky Walker, Leonard Walker, and the late John Walker. Cherished grandmother of Charlee Reed and Lucas Reed. Caring sister of Sean (Mel)...

Eric W. Back

Eric W. Back

Oct 30, 2024

Eric W. Back of Loveland, OH, passed away October 30, 2024, at the age of 38. He will be remembered for his passion for building and fixing things and fishing. He loved the family fishing challenges and earning the bragging rights for who caught the biggest fish. On his summer trip to Vero Beach, Eric spent most nights out...

Howard B.  Wilson Jr.

Howard B. Wilson Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

Howard B. Wilson Jr. of Loveland, OH, passed on October 30, 2024, at the age of 70. Howard was born on January 18, 1954, to the late Howard B. Wilson Sr. and Patricia A. (nee Kent) Wilson.

Loving husband of M. Wilson. Cherished father of Trauva Maria Welch and Howard Buddy Wilson III. Proud grandfather of Isaac...

Pamela (Nee Carter) Dizney

Pamela (Nee Carter) Dizney

Oct 29, 2024

Pamela Keeton (nee Carter) Dizney, 69, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2024.

She was the beloved mother of Kristina (Zach Trimble) Snider and Gregory (Christine) Dizney; loving grandmother of Chloe Gordon, Aaron Snider, Ace Storer, Abbi Dizney, and Zach Dizney; proud great-grandmother of Soren Bailey and Jinx Witt; dear sister of Aaron (Carol) Carter....

Alice Faye Lewis

Alice Faye Lewis

Oct 29, 2024

Alice F. Lewis, 86, of Blanchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024.

Born May 4, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Arthur and Alice (nee Calhoun) Phelps.

She was the beloved mother of Jackie Lewis, Donna (Gary) Larason, Bobby Lewis, and David (Hieu) Lewis; loving grandmother of Nicole (Brian) Allen,...

Donna Marie Wood

Donna Marie Wood

Oct 25, 2024

Donna Marie (nee Jacobs) of Maineville, Ohio.  Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late William Charles Wood.  Dear mother of Marcia Wood Schuckman and the late Michele Wood.  Loving grandmother of Tim Schuckman Jr., Renee (David) Jefferies, Sheryl (Joe) List and great-grandmother of Jake Schuckman, Luke Schuckman, Kate...

Ruth Ann Penquite

Ruth Ann Penquite

Oct 24, 2024

Ruth Ann Penquite, 94, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the Laurels of Blanchester.

She retired from Goshen School District in 1990 after providing 19 years as a dedicated teacher.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Penquite; parents, Willis and Blanch (nee Curl) Hitesman; siblings, Hazel Monjar, Wilma...

Sandra J. Brandenburg

Sandra J. Brandenburg

Oct 23, 2024

Sandra Jeanne Brandenburg (nee Helton) born on July 26, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on October 23, 2024, at the age of 82 with her daughters by her side. Sandy spent her final years in Morrow, Ohio. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She dedicated many years of her life to a career...

Gregory T. Hashem, Sr.

Gregory T. Hashem, Sr.

Oct 20, 2024

Gregory T. Hashem, Sr. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Reynolds Schimpf) Hashem and the late Christine Emery Hashem. Devoted father of Jeff Kenney, Leslie (Jon) Black, Anne (Justin) Hedric, and Gregory T. Hashem, Jr. Devoted grandfather of Ava, Jacob, Sally, Robby, Jarod, Mike, and Sam. Passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 79.

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Jerry Lindsay

Jerry Lindsay

Oct 20, 2024

Jerry Lindsay, age 77, of Morrow, passed away October 20, 2024. Loving father of Ryan (Wendy Suizu) Lindsay, Erin Baas, Jared (Erika) Lindsay and Zach (Molly) Lindsay. Proud grandfather of Colton Lindsay, Violet Lindsay, Lindsay Baas, Colbie Lindsay and Corbin Lindsay. Dear brother of Ernie (Nancy) Lindsay, Keith (Nancy) Lindsay and Dawn Lindsay. Also survived by his best friend,...

James Homer Houston, Jr.

James Homer Houston, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

James Homer Houston, Jr. of Milford, OH. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Houston (nee Barili). Loving father of James Homer (Samantha) Houston, III, Scott Ewing Houston, II and Elizabeth Houston (Garrett) Sager. Proud grandfather of Lillian Barili Sager, Julia Elizabeth Sager, Colin James Houston, Caleb Ellis Houston, Chloe Eileen Houston and Capri James Houston. Passed away October 19,...

Barbara Sacks

Barbara Sacks

Oct 19, 2024

Barbara Robinson Sacks of Mason, Ohio. Preceded in death by her loving husband, John R. Sacks, to whom she was married for 32 years. Survived by her devoted sister, Beverly Robinson Guenther and two nieces, Jaime L. Guenther and Sara Guenther Brumagen (Bryan). She is also survived by two great nieces (Brooklyn and Avery) and three great nephews (Brady,...

Russell "Wayne" Dewayne Bond

Russell "Wayne" Dewayne Bond

Oct 18, 2024

Russell "Wayne" DeWayne Bond, aka Bond-Zai of Cincinnati, OH., passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on December 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH.

Wayne is the beloved father of Sherri Michelle (Tom) Barnum, Kimberly (Tom) Switzer and Joseph (Jackie) Bond; loving grandfather of Jennifer Barnum, Lauren Switzer, Owen Switzer, Beatrix...

Dr. Steven Hawley

Dr. Steven Hawley

Oct 16, 2024

Dr. Steven "Doc" Hawley of Symmes Township, Ohio. Beloved husband of 53 years to Audrey (nee Mowitt) Hawley. Loving father of Robyn (Christopher) Huemmer and Jason Hawley. Proud grandfather of Liam Christopher, Elizabeth Audrianne and the late C.J. and Olivia Huemmer. Passed away October 16, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born on January 24, 1946, in...