Obituaries

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...

Jul 10, 2024

John Frederick Bieber of Cincinnati, formerly of Kettering, Ohio. Beloved husband of 56 years to Susan (Hodous) Bieber. Loving father to Jeffrey J. (Ashley P.) Bieber and Jennifer (Daniel) Barlow. Cherished grandfather of Hannah, Nolan & Taylor Bieber and Gabriella & Colin Barlow. Devoted son of the late John A. Bieber and Geraldine Cooke Bieber, dear brother of James...

Jul 10, 2024

Polly R. (nee Adams) Brooks of Loveland. Devoted wife of 58 years to James H. Brooks. Loving mother of Joy (Mark) Dowdall, Sheila Gale (Tony) Oldham, and the late James H. Brooks, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Rachel, Jesse, Bethany, Anthony, Joe, Nick, Kenneth, Alexander, and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sherry (Jerry) Plummer, Sheila (Steve) Peckinpaugh, Sylvia...

Jul 9, 2024

Terry Fritz, a proud veteran of the United States Army, went home to be with the Lord on July 9th. He passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was the devoted husband of over 52 years to Linda Bradley Fritz. He was the loving father to Becki (Eric), Chad (Sheree), Carrie (Rob), and Sarah (Rocky) and...

Jul 8, 2024

Virginia Lee (nee Ogle) Buhr loving mother and grandmother passed on July 8th, 2024, at the age of 92.

She was born on April 9th, 1932, as one of two children born in Gatlinburg, TN to Amber and Ida Ogle. She was raised by Amber and step-mother Cora Ogle after her mother Ida passed in 1945. She...

Jul 7, 2024

Thomas William Parkin, 71, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born to William and Frances Parkin in Newburgh, NY.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife Kimberly (nee Bronson), his parents, and his sister June. He is survived by his daughter Nicole (Tracy) Kennedy, sister Jean, grandchildren; Mason, Connor, and...

Jul 7, 2024

Margo (nee McLaughlin) Sullivan, 82, of Cincinnati, formerly of Lima, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternal life July 7th, 2024.

Margo is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas McLaughlin III, and her parents, Margaret and Thomas McLaughlin Jr. of Lima, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don Sullivan; her brothers, Larry...

Jul 6, 2024

Gertrude Theresa (nee Neumaier) Montag of Sharonville, OH., went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024, at the age of 93. Gertrude was born on March 14, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH to Joseph and Catherine Neumaier.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri (Paul) Smith; four sons, Tom Montag, John (Bridget Massaum) Montag, David...

Jul 6, 2024

Gail Ann Rowe, 65, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2024.

Born March 20, 1959, in Greenfield, Ohio, daughter of Walter and Louella Williamson. Gail was known for her infectious laugh. She will be greatly missed.

She was the beloved mother of Kendra (Bobbie III) Lynch and Jennifer (Spenser) Elliot; loving grandmother of...

Jul 5, 2024

Benjamin Joseph Maines, age 46, of Covington, KY. Beloved son of Mori (nee Weger) Davis and the late William A. Maines, Sr. He is survived by his siblings, William (Keirstin) Maines, Jr., Holly (Andy) Piskula, and Matt (Dawn) Maines; nieces and nephews, William A. Maines, III, Samantha Maines, Alessandra Maines, Jack Piskula, Joe Piskula and many loving aunts and...

Jul 5, 2024

Edna "June" (née Hoffman) McEwan of Maineville. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Robert E. McEwan, Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Sherry) McEwan, Jr., Debra (John) Smith, Cynthia (Joe) McGee, Teresa (Dean) Wochaski, Rebecca (Steve) Overberg, Kathleen (Gary) Woodard, Timothy (Darlene) McEwan and the late Daniel McEwan. Proud grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Dear...

Jul 5, 2024

Brenda Sue Hartley, 71, of Blanchester, Ohio, joined her husband, Thomas Hartley, in heaven on July 5, 2024.

Along with her husband, Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, James and Martha (Tudor) Doyle; sister, Nancy "Marie" Wilder; brothers, Jessie, Albert, Elvin, Gilbert, and Calvin Doyle.

She was the beloved mother of Kelly (Rhonda...

Jul 4, 2024

Dorothy M. Worley of Loveland, OH. Beloved mother of Bruce (Kathy) Worley, Brian (Cindy) Worley, and Adam Worley. Cherished grandmother of Jade (Aaron) Nusstein. Loving daughter of the late Coll and Ida McCane. Dear sister of Don (Teresa) McCane, Chester (Ethel) McCane, Marion Rinehart, and Evelyn (Lindy) Meinke. Passed away July 4, 2024 at the age of 97.

Jul 3, 2024

Steven Arthur Steinbeck, 82, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on July 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was a faithful member of the Blanchester Church of Christ and the Blanchester-Marion Township Fire Department.

He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Fairy Steinbeck; father of Karen (Mike) Shaw and Jason (Lori)...