Obituaries

Obituaries

Randall Raymond Haller

Randall Raymond Haller

Aug 13, 2024

Randall Raymond Haller of Loveland, OH passed peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Randy was born in Cincinnati, Oh to the late Albert Raymond and Ruth Marion (nee Kline) Haller.

Randy was the cherished husband of Joyce (nee Harper) Haller of 53 years. Proud father of Mike (Penny) Haller and John Haller. Loving...

Robert "Bob" Connelly

Robert "Bob" Connelly

Aug 13, 2024

Robert "Bob" Connelly of Perrysburg formerly of Loveland. Devoted husband of 60 years of the late Mary Jean Connelly, loving father of Peggy, fond father-in-law of Bill Gluntz, proud grandfather of Maggie and Bill Krebs , cherished great grandfather of Leo & Dora Krebs, and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Bob was a veteran of...

Ruth Ann  Blanton

Ruth Ann Blanton

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth Ann Blanton, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away at her home on August 12, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, DeWhite and Maxie (Hall) Howard; sisters, Phyillis (Alfred) Whittington, and Madge Howard; brother, John (Janet) Howard; brothers-in-law, William Webb and Phil Cline Holbrooks.

Ruth is survived by her beloved husband, John Blanton;...

Joseph "Joe" Valerius, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Valerius, Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

Joseph "Joe" F. Valerius, Jr. of Cincinnati. Beloved husband of 58 years to Jan (nee Osterbrock) Valerius. Loving father of Shelley (Don) Mech, Jody (Gary) Geisen, Lori (Mike) O'Connor, and Mike (Amy) Valerius. Cherished and devoted grandfather of Nicole & Chloe Mech, Abigail Geisen, Emily, Ryan, James & Joseph O'Connor, and Lucas & Ben Valerius. Dear brother of Ron...

Bonnie Joyce  Prince

Bonnie Joyce Prince

Aug 11, 2024

Bonnie Joyce Prince of S. Lebanon, formerly of Harlan County, KY. Loving mother of Greg (Karen) Prince and Dennis (Debbie) Prince. Cherished grandmother of Chase Prince, Jordyn Prince and Amber Jennings. Great grandmother of Hunter. Dear sister of Judy Abston and the late Wanda Burgan and Shirely Howard. Also survived by many nephews. Passed away August 11, 2024 at...

Lilly  Francis Cox

Lilly Francis Cox

Aug 11, 2024

Lilly Francis Cox, 83, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2024.

She was the beloved mother of Frank Bowman, Tina (Spencer) Williams, Teresa Bowman, Gary Bowman, Rick Bowman, and Danny Bowman; loving grandmother to Nick Jacobs and numerous other grandchildren; great-grandmother to Khloe Jacobs and several others; dear sister of Earl (Carol) Cox and Audrey...

Edith  L. Branham

Edith L. Branham

Aug 11, 2024

Edith L. Branham (nee Schultz) of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late James Branham. Loving mother of Tina Ellerhorst, Russell Potts, and the late Danny Potts. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly Hopper, Jamie Stultz, Aleasha Smith, Curtis Ellerhorst Jr., Sarah Needham, Mendy (Eric) McKinns, and the late Christopher Potts. Proud great grandmother of Jason, Jordan Gates, Katrina Hopper, Jayden Gates,...

Thomas W. Kittle

Thomas W. Kittle

Aug 10, 2024

Thomas Waldron Kittle (75) passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Linda Kittle, his children Sean (Bonnie) Kittle, Minda Van Leeuwen, Erin (Ryan) Dipzinski, Stephanie (Casey) Woodruff, and Andy (Laura) Hamm, his grandchildren Austin, Logan, Reese, Reagan, Taylor, Jordan, Ava, Nolan, Bryson, Tommy, Rhiannon, Bryant, Shawan,...

Ken Richardson

Ken Richardson

Aug 9, 2024

Ken Richardson, 85, of Blanchester, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born June 21, 1939, in Estell County, Kentucky, son of Elmer and Angie (Garrett) Richardson. He was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Blanchester for many years. Ken enjoyed going...

Caroline "Carol" Ann Mowen

Caroline "Carol" Ann Mowen

Aug 9, 2024

Caroline (Carol) Ann Mowen, 76, of Williamsburg, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024.

She was the beloved mother of Charles Mowen Jr., Sherry Harris (Denny), Gary Mowen (Barb), Tammy Watson (Doug); loving grandmother, Liberty Mowen, Mercedes Shaffer, Austin Shaffer, Grant Bauer, Cassie Wainscott (Ricky), Misty Moran, Brittany Dalton (Ryan), Shelby Kemp...

Pauline L. Woten

Pauline L. Woten

Aug 8, 2024

Pauline L. Woten passed away on August 8, 2024, at the age of 96.

She was born September 1, 1927, in Scioto County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Clovis and Grace (Johnson) Malone.

Surviving are her two daughters, Sandra (Ralph) Achor and Donna Hubbell. Granddaughters, Brandy Strider, with whom she made her home and...

Kelly Jo Wilson

Kelly Jo Wilson

Aug 7, 2024

Kelly Jo Wilson, 60, of Loveland, OH, passed away on August 7, 2024, after a 6-year long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Kelly was born on August 13, 1963, in Cincinnati, OH to James and Sylvia Fulmer. She grew up in Kenwood, OH and graduated from Indian Hill High School in 1981. She went on to pursue...

Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes

Aug 7, 2024

Robert Larry Holmes, age 80, lost a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease on August 7, 2024, and went home to be with the Lord. He was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Brown) Holmes, and the loving father of Sheila (Garry) Pennycuff and Rhonda (David) Mick. He was also the proud grandfather of Emma and Daniel Mick. He is...

Wendell "Buddy" Wise

Wendell "Buddy" Wise

Aug 7, 2024

Wendell "Buddy" Wise of Pleasant Plain, OH, formerly of Amelia, OH, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Wendell was born on September 27, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH to Festus and Juanita Wise.

Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann (nee Deubel) Wise. Loving father of Wendy (late...

Joan E. Wittwer

Joan E. Wittwer

Aug 7, 2024

Joan E. Wittwer of Loveland, OH, passed away August 7, 2024, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Emmett Wittwer. Cherished mother of Mark (Patty) Wittwer, Alison Wittwer, and Brett (Lori) Wittwer. Devoted grandmother of Kristin (Lanier) Gaines, Matthew (Laura) Wittwer, Patrick (Brooke) Wittwer, Kristopher (Lauren) Wittwer, Lindsey (Oscar) Hernandez, Rachel (Austin) Moore,...

Houston "Sammy" Puckett

Houston "Sammy" Puckett

Aug 6, 2024

Houston "Sammy" Puckett of Cozaddale, OH., passed away on August 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Houston was born on January 8, 1933, in Winchester, KY to Clay and Christine Puckett.

Houston is survived by his beloved son, Danny Puckett and daughter-in-law, Mira Puckett; three grandchildren, Angela Kinsman, Jennifer (Jason) Smith and Matthew (Joyce) Puckett; numerous...

James Cobb

James Cobb

Aug 6, 2024

James Cobb of Loveland, OH, passed away August 6, 2024, at the age of 66. Beloved husband of 25 years to Cindy Cobb. Devoted father of RaeLena (Michael) Morrison and James R. Cobb II. Cherished grandfather of Connor Morrison and Mason Morrison. Caring brother of 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Family and friends will be received from...

Martin D. Sikora

Martin D. Sikora

Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Martin D. Sikora, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jan Sikora (nee Olhoeft), proud father of Gwen (Matt) Sikora Raih, and Jessie Sikora and grandfather to Wendy and Maddie Raih who brought him immense happiness. He was the son...

Helen M Berta

Helen M Berta

Aug 4, 2024

Helen M. Berta of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024, at the age of 98. Helen was born in Plunkett, Saskatchewan to the late Mike John and Mary (nee Chik) Farago.

Helen was the loving wife of the late Frank M. Berta. Cherished mother of Gail (Mel) Townsend, Barb (Jeff)...

Marilee Rose

Marilee Rose

Aug 4, 2024

Marilee Rose, aged 93, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, in Lebanon, Ohio. Born in West Virginia, she later moved to Ohio with her husband and family where they spent the rest of their lives. However, she always loved West Virginia and was very proud of her family heritage and carried many lifelong traditions from...