Obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Jimmie "Jim" Chumbley of Blue Ash, beloved husband of 46 years to Deedra "Dee" Chumbley, loving father of Chris (Christina) Chumbley, Lisa (Jeff) Fackler, Todd (Lesleigh) Chumbley, and Emily (Seth) Thitoff, and treasured grandfather of Sophie, Samantha, Meara, Rhys, Callen, Jovie, and Rylie, passed away on July 31, 2024 at the age of 79. Jim was born in Danville,...

Jul 30, 2024

Lola Inez Snellgrove (nee Street), aged 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 30 at the home of her daughter in Aiken, SC. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Waynesboro, MS and resided most of her adult life in Cincinnati, OH and her retirement years in Grass Valley, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 30, 2024

James Edgar Burgess, Jr., of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 59.

He was the beloved son of the late Clara (Carrico) Burgess; brother of Debbie, Vickie, DeeDee, Kimberly, Tonia, Terry, Gary, and the late Pam; proud uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the...

Jul 30, 2024

Augustin Dennis Triska of Goshen, OH., went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Dennis was born on February 3, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island to Augustin "Gus" and Grace Triska.

He is the beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Vorholt) Triska, loving father of Ben (Kristy) Triska,...

Jul 28, 2024

John Kevin Stevens, 54, formerly of Loveland, Ohio born April 26, 1970, passed away from Leukemia on July 28, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he lived for 17 years. Kevin was the loving husband of Leah Villahermosa (Philippines), son of Judy Bird Stevens Burnett and the late Thomas E. Stevens; brother of Thomas S. Stevens and Dustin A....

Jul 28, 2024

Mary Alice (nee Smithwick) Malott of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Robert Leroy Malott, Sr. Loving mother of Robert L. (Patty) Malott Jr., Charlene Malott and Michelle (Sean) Manwaring. Proud grandmother of Michael (Somer) Malott, Christopher (Laura) Malott and Phoebe Rhoden; great grandmother of Noah Armocida, Evan Malott, Joshua Malott, and Ethan Malott. Dear sister of the late...

Jul 27, 2024

Freda D. Crawford Jackson, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on May 26, 1935, in Pleasant Plain, Ohio.

Freda was one of the founding members of the Blanchester Life Squad. She dedicated much of her time to helping improve the emergency services to the community by...

Jul 27, 2024

Donald Edward Hampton

Husband of the late Beverly Nicero Hampton. Dear brother & brother-in-law of Dave & Nancy Hampton. Cousin of Chad Drinnen and Dennis Drinnen. Don passed away peacefully Saturday July 27, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service Thursday August 8, 2024 Highland Cemetery Fort Mitchell, Kentucky at 11:00am.

Jul 26, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Robert Thomas of Batavia, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024 at the age of 74. Chuck was born in Buffalo, NY on November 26, 1949 to the late Robert George and Ruth Esther (nee Simmons) Thomas.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Lee (nee Miller) Thomas of...

Jul 25, 2024

Patrick was born May 27, 1968 and passed away on July 25, 2024.

He was born in Buffalo, NY, lived in Kanata, Ontario, Loveland, OH and Cincinnati. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Samuel Becus, Father, Georges Antoine Becus, sister Lucie Chantal Becus and his daughter, Jacqueline Elizabeth Shultz.

He graduated University of Cincinnati...

Jul 25, 2024

Nyle L Hothem of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Beloved husband of Terri (nee Gavin) Hothem. Loving father of Kevin Hothem and Lauren Hothem (Forrest Raynor). Cherished son of the late Geraldine and Eugene Hothem. Devoted brother of Leann (Eddie) Hodges, Larry Hothem, Terron Hothem, and the late Darrell Hothem and the late Marla Kay Hothem. Dear son-in-law of the...

Jul 24, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Francis Palczynski of Loveland, OH went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Raymond and Chestine (nee Orlowicz) Palczynski.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Anne (nee Poepsel) of 50 years. Caring father of Melissa (Joseph...

Jul 21, 2024

Hazel Mae (nee Mozena) Blankenship of Fayetteville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024, at the age of 88. Hazel was born on April 1, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH to Raymond and Hilda Mozena.

She is survived by four sons, Mark Edward (Mary) Blankenship, Kenneth Lee (Cathy) Blankenship, Dennis Ray (Shelly) Blankenship...

Jul 18, 2024

Geneva Louise (nee Meadows) Pennington of Loveland, OH, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Geneva was born on May 10, 1928, to Roscoe Meadows and Maude Taylor.

She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn (Howell) Hackler; son, Roger Pennington; four grandchildren, Tammy (Bill) Hughes, Darin Woods, Julie...

Jul 17, 2024

Bernadine "Tina" Topazio of Loveland, Ohio formally of Hopedale, Ohio died peacefully on July 17, 2024, after a long battle with ALS. Tina was born to Blanche and Dominick Topazio on May 9, 1954.

Tina was an avid runner for many years, completing several marathons throughout her life. Tina and Mark loved to travel the world visiting...

Jul 14, 2024

Christine "Christy" (nee Etzkorn) VonAllmen of South Lebanon. Beloved wife of Keith VonAllmen. Loving mother of Johnathan, Henry, and Greta. Dearest daughter of Joe & Celeste Etzkorn. Devoted sister of Emily & Ben Dressler and John & Amy Etzkorn. Cherished daughter-in-law of Fred & Mary Beth VonAllmen. Dear sister-in-law of Tye & Andrea VonAllmen and Becca VonAllmen. Proud to...

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Leo LeMay, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 13, 2024, at The Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. He was 73 years old.

Larry was born on December 6, 1950, in Lewiston, Maine, to Gladys and Albert LeMay. He dedicated over 20 years of his life to serving in the Army...

Jul 12, 2024

Elsie Jo Hibbs, 84, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 6, 1939, in Lexington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of John and Josephine (Huffman) Van Hook. Jo was a school bus driver for Lakota Schools (Butler Co.) for 30 years and retired. After retiring she did home...

Jul 12, 2024

Shirley Joan Jones (nee Secrest) of Loveland, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Bethesda North Hospital, July 12, 2024. She was 89 years old. Shirley is preceded in death by both of her parents, Willis and Virgie, 8 brothers and sisters Doris, James, Richard, Evelyn, Gene, Carol, Darlene, and Clifford, daughter Sheila Poplin and son Glen Jones....

Jul 11, 2024

George Isaac Shelby, born June 18, 1923. Beloved father of 2: Liz Johson and Wanda Richmond.

Cherished grandfather of 7: Jim Johnson, Krista (Chuck) McGregor (nee Johnson), Doug (Katie Huff-Johnson) Johnson, Holly (Donnie Money) Johnson-Money, Steve Myers, Thomas Myers, and the late Tia Johnson.

Proud great-grandfather of 12: Ashley Baldrick, Hannah Roth, Jimmy Johnson, Jeffrey...