Obituaries

Dec 22, 2025

Mark Lee Mitchell of Loveland. Mark "Juice" was born November 18, 1965, to parents Tolida Frances Barnes Mitchell and the late Donald Lee Mitchell.

Mark is survived by his loving siblings Patricia "Patty (John) Carlson, Donald "Keith" (Sue) Mitchell, and Susan (David) Long.

Dear Uncle of Robert Brotherton, Karen Sharp, Dustin Mitchell, Andrew Robinson, and...

Dec 22, 2025

Julianne Dorsch of Maineville, Ohio, beloved wife of the late Fred Wernke and the late Richard Dorsch, passed quietly Monday morning, December 22, 2025, while in hospice at the Heritage Hall nursing home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. She was just short of her 96th birthday. Julianne was loving mother to Carol Paul of Fairborn, Ohio, Cathy Figlestahler (Bob) of Lawrenceburg,...

Dec 19, 2025

Joseph F. Burkhardt Jr., Beloved husband of the late Carol (Jenner) Burkhardt for 64 years. Son of the late Joseph & Freda (Kremer) Burkhardt. Loving father and father-in-law of Lori & Ed Jackson, Renee (Dugan) Burkhardt and the late Rodney Burkhardt. Devoted grandfather of Heather (Brian) Cook, Tiffany (Adam) Cassedy, Joe Burkhardt (Jessica), Amber Burkhardt (Blake), Christina Jackson, and...

Dec 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) Francis Fischer, 62, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Robert was a devoted husband of 40 years to Tina Fischer (Miller). He was a loving father to Robert, Jacob, and Alex, and their spouses and partners, Michelle, Juanita, and Valerie. He...

Dec 18, 2025

Margaret E. Meyer (nee Miller) of Loveland, Loving mother of Sheri Miller and the late Deborah Watson, Donald P. "Fred" Meyer, Jr., and Linda Burris. Cherished grandmother of Shaun Miller (Tammy Siekman), Brian (Erica) Miller, Tara Miller, Amanda (Danny) Verdon, Ashley (Richie) Reinhardt, Kevin Meyer, and Nick (Courtney) Meyer. Proud great grandmother of 15 great grandchildren and 2 great...

Dec 18, 2025

Anna Lucille Florea Larrick of Wilmington, Ohio, handmaiden of the LORD and Christian Pilgrim, reached the Celestial City on December 18, 2025, after her journey of 96 years. She was born on August 19, 1929, in Midland, Ohio.

Mrs. Larrick was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Larrick; parents, Alpha and Mary Florea; grandson, Jordan...

Dec 17, 2025

Richard Kuchma of Cincinnati, OH, passed away December 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Conley Kuchma. Devoted father of George (Sharon) Kuchma, Kathleen (Stewart) Smith, Elizabeth (Charles) Gormley, Susan (Thomas) Montgomery, and Rosie (Mark) Janis. Cherished grandfather of Ashley (Troy), Tony, Erin, Amanda (Brian), Alex (Emmalee), Edward (Jane), Rick (Lindsay), Grace (Mark),...

Dec 15, 2025

Gennive R. Mobley, of Milford, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Mobley; parents, George and Monie (nee Bush) Gilbert; daughter-in-law, Mary Mobley; sisters, Mildred Beal, Allie Davis, Jean Huddleston, Myrtle Carrie Murphy, and Dorothy England.

Dec 13, 2025

Cynthia Lee Crafton (Hampel), 60, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Loveland, Ohio. Cynthia is the daughter of Richard and Angie Williamson.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, William Crafton II; her children, Jacob, Whitney, Jordan, Alicia, and Nicole; and three grandchildren....

Dec 13, 2025

Shannon Wilder of Goshen, Ohio. Cherished son of the late Henry and Hattie (nee Taylor) Wilder. Loving husband of 72 years to the late Esther Wilder. Caring father of Sharon (Harry) Coleman, Terri (Lloyd) Brown, and Pam Wilder. Devoted grandfather of Sarah (Nate) Edwards, Laura (Rex) Hendrickson, Emily (Kip) Kennedy, and Cheravon (Darrick) Davidson. Cherished great-grandfather of Coleman Hendrickson,...

Dec 12, 2025

Jonathan E. Helton, age 74, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2025.

Jon was born on May 23, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Charles K. and Rose (née Gayjikian) Helton.

Jon was the proud business owner of HomeTeam Inspection and a licensed realtor for over 40 years. He was outgoing, funny,...

Dec 12, 2025

Karen Stewart of Loveland, OH, passed away December 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 61 years to Bill Stewart. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Stewart and the late Tracey Stewart. Caring sister of Robert (Sue) Hahn, Jerry (Maryan) Hahn, and the late Barry Hahn. Loving sister-in-law of Karen Hahn.

Donations in Karen's memory may...

Dec 11, 2025

Charles Jacob Wayne Pell "Charlie", 46, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born August 10, 1979, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Terry and Pam Pell, Charles dedicated his life to serving others and his beloved community.

He attended Blanchester High School, Charles answered the call to serve as a firefighter for...

Dec 10, 2025

Gary John Harvey, Sr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully, and went home to be with the Lord, on December 10, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on September 28, 1947, to the late Raymond and Betty (née Schaefer) Harvey.

Gary was the loving husband of Maricela Paulina Harvey. He was the devoted father...

Dec 10, 2025

Chris Hooks, age 49, of Loveland, passed away December 10, 2025. Devoted husband of 19 years to Marie (Musarella) Hooks. Cherished father of Caitlin, Madeline, and Christopher Hooks. Beloved son of Carol (Schloff) and the late Thomas Hooks. Loving brother of Tom Hooks and Suzanne (Chris) Kwasniewicz. Dear son-in-law of Margaret (John) Binkley. Proud uncle of Kyle, Thomas, Lauren...

Dec 9, 2025

Gary Walters of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully December 8, 2025, at the age of 75.

Gary leaves behind Anita Walters, his sons Brandon (Ashlea) and Cameron (Tracy Holtman) and the late Bradley Walters. He also leaves his beautiful granddaughters Sophia, Emma and Mia Walters.

Gary was proceeded in death by his parents Dolores Delarbre,...

Dec 9, 2025

Timothy James Gardner of Batavia, OH, passed away December 9, 2025, at the age of 68. Beloved son of the late Robert and Mary Ellen Gardner. Cherished brother of Kathy (Michael) Dudeck, Sue (Ken) St. Clair, Barbara (Wayne) Faith, Dan Gardner, Tony Gardner, and the late Terry Fasse. Caring uncle of 13 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and...

Dec 9, 2025

Darlene (nee) Drexelius Herbert of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away December 9, 2025, at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, at the age of 82. Her husband, Donald M. Herbert, preceded her in death.

Darlene was born August 11, 1943 in Bond Hill, Ohio. Daughter of the late Kalya and Martin Drexelius. Darlene graduated from Woodward High School...

Dec 8, 2025

Peter Donnellan of Landen. Beloved husband of 48 years of Mary Jane (nee Meyers) Donnellan. Devoted father of Ted (Caryn) Donnellan, Katie (Jared) Donnellan Smith, and Maggie (Brian) Caha. Cherished grandfather of Maura Donnellan, Aiden Donnellan, Arlo Smith, and Leo Smith. Loving brother of Dina (Charlie) O'Hara, Marguerite Keenan, Sue Donnellan, and the late Dennis Donnellan. Caring brother-in-law of...

Dec 7, 2025

Margaret Jacquelyn Ruskowski born November 15, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cherished daughter of Patrick and Carmelite Ruskowski. Granddaughter of Lauren (Dean) Polk, Tim (Christy) Clemmer, Janey Ruskowski and the late John Ruskowski. Great Granddaughter of Jacquelyn (Tom) Berg, Katherine (and late James) Clemmer, Elizabeth "Babe" (and late George) Shultz, Late Josephine (and late Joseph) Ruskowski. Niece of Katherine Clemmer...