Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Alex  Lukondi

Alex Lukondi

Apr 27, 2024

Alex "Luke" was born on Dec 27, 1952, the only child of Alex Lukondi and Frances Janovitz. Beloved husband of Tina. Loving father of Jennifer (Greg) and Christopher. Loving stepfather of Umberto (Stepheny), Sergio, Aldo (Rebecca), and Marcello (Katryna). Proud Papa of Keller, Dillon and Teagin. Loved Step grandad of Niko, Cyntina, Christiano, Shae, Caitlyn and Reina. Adored son...

Geneva Horn

Geneva Horn

Apr 25, 2024

Geneva Louise (nee Gibson) Horn of Maineville, OH, formerly of Pagosa Springs, CO, passed peacefully on April, 25, 2024, at the age of 93. Geneva was born on September 2, 1930, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Ernest and Miranda Gibson.

Cherished mother of Iva Louise (Stan) Wells, Gloria Jean (Bruce) Cupp, Madeline Evelyn (Greg) Hopkins, Constance...

John Edwin Vorwerck Jr.

John Edwin Vorwerck Jr.

Apr 25, 2024

John Edwin Vorwerck of Milford, OH. Died peacefully in his home on April 25, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on March 15, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of Tammy Sue Hesson. Loving father of Zach Vorwerck, Meghan (Michal) Niezbecki, Gavin Smith, Piper Brown and the late Andrew Vorwerck. Step-father of Amanda Hesson and the...

Dolores “Dee” Gibbs

Dolores “Dee” Gibbs

Apr 24, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Gibbs of Cincinnati. Beloved  mother of Vicky Hamilton Sparer (Steve) and Patty Hamilton Lyons. Cherished grandmother of Phillip Sparer. Loving aunt of Glenn (Veronica) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Nella (nee Myers) Gibbs; sister Gerry (Cliff) Weaver; and her nephew Dale Weaver.  Loved by all the nurses and staff at Twin Towers. Passed...

Deborah Rede Turner

Deborah Rede Turner

Apr 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Deborah Rede Turner, DMD, DDS of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of J. Douglas Ferry and devoted mother of Catherine (Chris) Dawes. Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Annabel, and Levi. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Patrick and Constance Delores Turner, and dear sister of Nura Kathe Turner and the late John...

Dessie Atkins

Dessie Atkins

Apr 22, 2024

Dessie Atkins (nee Fletcher) of Loveland, OH, passed away April 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Loving and devoted wife of 61 years to the late Thomas E. Atkins. Beloved mother of Steve (Sheryl) Atkins, Lisa Atkins Bibee, David (Beth) Atkins, and Jerry (Carol) Atkins. Cherished grandmother of Christine (Aaron) Sweat, Brett (Jennifer) Bibee, Michael Atkins, Jennifer Swanson,...

Mayo Howlett Sr.

Mayo Howlett Sr.

Apr 21, 2024

Mayo Eugene Howlett, Sr passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the age of 76 at his home in Goshen, OH. Mayo was born December 12,1947 in Mariemont, OH to the late Mayo and Eva (Sheriff) Howlett.

Mayo graduated from Easter High School. He worked for the Keebler Company most of his adult life. He retired after...

Stephen Eble

Stephen Eble

Apr 19, 2024

Stephen Eble, 40, passed away last week at his home in Anderson Township, Ohio.

Always Stephen, never Steve, he will be remembered for his love of singing (in an off-key baritone that he insisted was a tenor), lively debates (where he was always eager to share his thoughts and learn from others), unwavering commitment to his family...

Emma L. Fultz

Emma L. Fultz

Apr 19, 2024

Emma L. (nee Routt) Fultz of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on November 2, 1938, in Cincinnati, OH.

Loving mother of Tina (Jerry) Dillon, Sandy (Clarence) Allen, Tim Fultz and the late Robert K. Fultz II. Mother-in-law of Paula Campbell.

Caring...

Giovina Marie Birkofer

Giovina Marie Birkofer

Apr 18, 2024

In Loving Memory: Giovina Marie Birkofer (nee Carroll), December 18th, 1959 – April 18th, 2024.

Gina Birkofer, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2024, at the age of 64. Her unwavering compassion, gentle spirit, and infectious laughter left an enduring mark on the hearts of many.

Gina cherished her...

Dexter Roy Jones

Dexter Roy Jones

Apr 16, 2024

Dexter Roy Jones, 77, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2024.

He was the beloved father of Brandy (Shayne) Jimenez, Missy (Ray) Blaylock, Toni (Lawrence) Jackson, John Jones, and Josie (Adam) Nickell; loving grandfather of Ashley, Travis, Raianna, Devin, Ian, Bella, and Maddox; proud great-grandfather of Aiden, Jaxon, Kamdyn, Axel, Lincoln, Alivia, Bryson, and Stormi;...

Gwendolyn L. Florea

Gwendolyn L. Florea

Apr 15, 2024

Gwendolyn Louellen (Hines) Florea was born September 25, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Dorothy (Cabe) Hines and James Hines

Gwen is preceded in death by her soulmate, Henry A. Florea. She is also preceded by her mother, Dorothy (Cabe) Logan, stepfather, Bud Logan, father, James Hines, and brother, Davey McNish.

Gwen is survived by sons,...

Richard "Rick" Ardell

Richard "Rick" Ardell

Apr 14, 2024

Richard "Rick" Ardell of Loveland. Beloved husband of Pam Ardell. Loving father of Matt (Amy) Ardell, Aaron (Crystal) Ardell, and Maggie (Jon) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Jasmine Ardell, Ben Ardell, Amberly Buchanan, Sloane Martin, and Bexley Martin. Devoted son of the late Robert and Faye Ardell. Dear brother of Karen (the late Mark) Ring, the late Bob (Barb -...

Pat Furterer

Pat Furterer

Apr 13, 2024

PAT FURTERER

March 17, 1934 - April 13, 2024

Rosalynne Patricia "Pat" Furterer, Loveland's greatest ambassador and founder of the Loveland Stage Company, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 90.

She leaves behind a legacy of lives changed forever by her kindness, creativity, leadership and friendship.

Born...

Mary Edna Dalton

Mary Edna Dalton

Apr 12, 2024

Mary Edna (nee Hunley) Dalton of Milford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on September 14, 1928, in Wyoming, OH.

Beloved wife of the late Dallas Eugene Dalton. Loving mother of Larry (Manon) Dalton, Sandra (Larry) Cooper and the late Gary Dalton. Caring grandmother of...

Liz Thomas

Liz Thomas

Apr 11, 2024

Lois "Liz" Elizabeth (nee Ginn) Thomas of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 19, 1941, in Mason County, KY.

Beloved wife of the late Charles "Charlie" Edward Thomas. Loving mother of Vicki (Terry Young) Sommers, Dale (Brenda) Riffe, Laura (Matt) Johnson, Christina...

Gary Paul Slowik

Gary Paul Slowik

Apr 10, 2024

Gary Slowik, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 68. A native of Mason, Ohio, Gary was raised on his family's farm and watched Kings Island being built from their backyard as a young boy. Gary graduated from Cincinnati Country Day School and went on to receive his...

Jenny Lynn Prather

Jenny Lynn Prather

Apr 10, 2024

Jenny Lynn Prather of Goshen, OH. Passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 45. Born on November 13, 1978, in Cincinnati, OH.

Cherished daughter of Jackie Reed (late Deborah) Prather and the late Belinda Sue (nee Pittman) Shoop. Step-daughter of Theodore Shoop. Loving mother of Dakota Bellamah and Nathan Prather. Dear sister of Tammy...

William Mack Blankenbeckler

William Mack Blankenbeckler

Apr 9, 2024

William Mack Blankenbeckler, 63, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away on April 9, 2024.

Born August 18, 1960, in Wilmington, Ohio, son of Orville and Virginia (Jerrell) Blankenbeckler.

He was the beloved husband of Kim Blankenbeckler; proud father of Will (Patty) Blankenbeckler and Beau (Andrea) Blankenbeckler; loving grandfather of Penelope Blankenbeckler, Willy Blankenbeckler, Tyler Blankenbeckler, Yasmine...

Lowell  T. Pyles

Lowell T. Pyles

Apr 6, 2024

Lowell T Pyles 1934 – 2024

Lowell T Pyles, 90 years old, passed peacefully in Ridgeway, SC on April 6, 2024, in his home. He lived the majority of his life in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area where he dedicated 47 years as an employee of Cincinnati Milacron. He was primarily a marketing manager of trade shows,...