Obituaries
Obituaries
Steven H. Smith
Oct 2, 2024
Steven H. Smith of Loveland, OH., passed away on October 2, 2024 at the age of 70. Steve was born on November 3, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH.
He is the beloved husband of 51 years to Deborah "Debbie" S. (nee Ison) Smith. Loving father of April (Jonathan) Strayer, Jennifer (Steven) Guth and Michael (Kathy) Smith. Proud papaw...
Laura Sue Stewart
Oct 1, 2024
Laura Sue Stewart of Milford. Beloved wife of John Stewart. Loving mother of Johnny (Jenny) Stewart, Robert Stewart, Kenny Stewart, Keith Cruz and the late Kevin Cruz and Heather Michelle Stewart. Cherished grandmother of Stacey, Robert, Danielle, CJ, Danielle, Josh, Cody and Shelby. Great grandmother of many. Passed away October 1, 2024, at the age of 72.
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Michael G. Whitney
Sep 29, 2024
Michael George Whitney, 57, of Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2024, the feast of St. Michael. Michael is survived by his wife, Alison and sons, Zachary, Marshall, Jordan and Caleb; his siblings: Bill (Eileen) Whitney, Jerry Whitney, Chris Arthur, Michele Biggerstaff, Greg (Deb) Whitney, Lisa (Jimmy) McMullen, Laurie (Doug) Frueh, Meg (Tom) Castleman, Jamie (Bob) Fitzgerald;...
Georgie J. Morr
Sep 29, 2024
Georgina "Georgie" (nee Tucek) of Loveland OH. Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Michael G. Morr. Loving mother of Lisa (Richard) Robinson and Diane (Tom) Rhoades. Dear Nana of Michael Robinson, Emily Robinson and Casey Rhoades. Sister of Paula (Lester) Nash, Tony Eckard and the late Lori Eckard. Preceded in...
Jean Ann Karcher Bishop
Sep 28, 2024
Jean Ann Karcher Bishop, 91, passed away on September 28, 2024 in Loveland, Ohio. Beloved mother to Mike (Yvonne), David (Elis) and Clara (Stuart) Blair, preceded in death by her son, William J. Bishop.
Jean was born to the late John Paul and Florence (Kaes) Karcher on May 20, 1933. She was preceded in death by her...
James R. Fischer
Sep 27, 2024
James R. Fischer of Loveland. Beloved husband of 46 years to Maxine Fischer. Loving father of Terri (the late Wayne) Newbauer, Richard "Rick" (Lori) Holbrook, Greg Fischer (deceased), Michael Fischer, Rebecca Fischer, Troy Chadwell and Michael Chadwell. Proud grandfather of six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his five siblings. Passed away Friday, September 27, 2024,...
Mary Ruth Huber
Sep 27, 2024
Mary Ruth Huber, born March 23, 1932, in Oneida, Tennessee, daughter of Lawrence E. and Evelyn (nee West) Lindsay, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2024, in Blanchester, Ohio at the age of 92.
She was the beloved mother of Michael (Beverly) Huber, Mark (Elizabeth) Huber. Loving grandmother of Gehrig Huber, Adalee Mattingly,...
Carol M. Fierro
Sep 25, 2024
Carol M. (nee Dochterman) Fierro of Loveland. Beloved wife of 65 years to James "Jim" V. Fierro. Loving mother of Maria Meiners, Michael Fierro and Cathy Meyer. Cherished grandmother of Donna (Tommy) DeSalvo-Meiners, Zachary (Catherine) Wilson, Elaina Wilson, Shy Fierro, Justin Fierro, Max Fierro, Jacob Meyer, Savannah Meyer, Alyssa Meyer and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Robert (the...
Philip A. Back
Sep 24, 2024
Philip A. Back, of Blanchester, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024, at the age of 86.
Born February 3, 1938, in Middletown, Ohio, son of William and Dorothy (nee Sharrits) Back. Philip was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Buchanan) Back for 64 years. He was a faithful member of the...
Mary Katherine Dougherty
Sep 21, 2024
Mary Katherine Dougherty, 59, of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 21, 2024.
She was the beloved daughter of Goldie and the late James Dougherty; dear sister of James Dougherty and Katherine (Dougherty) Mullins; loving aunt of Isaac Mullins, Elliot Mullins, and Sage Mullins; Mary is survived by numerous friends, family, and...
Doris Lewis
Sep 21, 2024
Doris Helen Sylvia (nee Kirby) Lewis of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Doris was born on April 23, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, KY, to the late Cecil and Bessie (nee Cromer) Kirby.
She was the cherished mother of Sheila Slone of Milford, OH, Pat...
Julian James Drennan
Sep 20, 2024
Julian James Drennan, age 17, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2024. He was born on April 26, 2007, the beloved son of Cortney Moore and his late father, Jason Moore. Julian was a senior at Live Oaks in Milford, where he was studying HVAC. He was kind-hearted, loving, and hardworking, and he had a deep passion for riding...
Raymond Reeves
Sep 20, 2024
Raymond Reeves Sr. of South Lebanon, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2024, at the age of 74. Ray was born on February 3, 1950, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Lawrence and Alberta (nee McMasters) Reeves.
Ray was the cherished husband of Sara (nee Calvert) Reeves for 48 years. Loving father...
Keith Alan Stuart
Sep 18, 2024
Keith Alan Stuart of Loveland, OH., went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with his health on September 18, 2024 at the age of 66. Keith was born on January 7, 1958 in Milford, Delaware.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Gwen Elaine (nee Holsinger) Stuart; devoted father of...
Frederick Vonderschmidt
Sep 18, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Vonderschmidt of Milford, OH, passed away September 18, 2024, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 31 years to Charlene Whitaker Vonderschmidt. Cherished father of Brian Vonderschmidt, David Vonderschmidt, and Jeff (Christy) Vonderschmidt. Proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Caring brother of Christine (Jim) Evans and the late Mary Ann (Frank) Rebman.
Jacqueline Irene Rechtiene
Sep 17, 2024
Jacqueline I. (nee Ruffley) Rechtiene of Goshen, OH, passed on September 17, 2024, at the age of 75. Jackie was born in Cincinnati, OH, on November 4, 1948, to the late Charles and Mae (nee Andrews) Ruffley.
Cherished mother of James (Lalena) Rechtiene and Jonathan Rechtiene. Loving grandmother of Catie, Nathan, Joey, Sherry, Jessica, Emily, Sarah, Sophia,...
Anna M. Dickerson
Sep 17, 2024
Anna M. Dickerson (nee Trauth), age 96, of Morrow, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 17, 2024. Born on December 28, 1927, in Newport, Kentucky, Ann lived a long and fulfilling life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family and her faith.
Anna was preceded in death by her beloved...
John Anthony Schmidt
Sep 13, 2024
John Anthony Schmidt of Loveland, OH, passed on September 13, 2024 at the age of 68. John was born in Cincinnati, OH, on January 30, 1956 to the late Charles and Jean (nee Schmitz) Schmidt.
John was married to the love of his life, Sharon (nee Hacker) Schmidt, for 44 years. He was blessed with eight siblings,...
Darrell Lynn Roberts
Sep 12, 2024
Darrell Lynn Roberts of Goshen, OH., passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Hillsboro, OH.
Darrell is the beloved husband of the late Alvia Mae (nee Carney) Roberts; loving father of Rebecca (Marccus) Hancock; proud papaw of Corrine Hancock and Conner Hancock; dear sister of...
Wanda Lee Chowning
Sep 11, 2024
Wanda Lee (nee Arliss) Chowning, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on September 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69-years, Earl Chowning; her mother, Jetta Lee (nee Bond) Arliss; and son, George Bond Chowning.
Wanda is survived by her children, Tony (Brenda) Chowning, Allan...





