Obituaries

May 3, 2024

James A. Knabe Sr. of Morrow, OH, passed away May 3, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved father of Toni (Anthony) Schutte, Jimmy (Laura) Knabe, Christopher (Jennifer) Knabe, and Jason (Sarah) Knabe. Proud grandfather of Christine Peltier, Kylee (Taylor) Knabe, Maggie (Randy) Mays, Ian Knabe, Caden Knabe, Lilah Knabe, and Samantha Knabe. Cherished great grandfather of Lincoln, Beau,...

May 1, 2024

Sabrina K. Adams of Liberty Township. Beloved partner of Stephen Watson. Loving daughter of Cecilia (Frank) Yurchey and Don (Carol) Hayward. Cherished sister of David (Kristy) Hayward and Matthew (Amber) Huelsman. Proud to be an aunt to Kelsey Hayward, Risa Hayward, Elizabeth Huelsman and Benjamin Huelsman. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Kris Adams. Passed away May 1,...

May 1, 2024

Beverly Hampton of Mason, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio December 30, 1940, to her late parents; Julius & Elizabeth (Drinnen) Nicero. Wife of the late Don Hampton. Dear Sister-in-law of Nancy & Dave Hampton. Cousin of Chad Drinnen and Dennis Drinnen. Beverly passed away peacefully Thursday May 1, 2024. Services were held at the convenience of the family. The...

Apr 30, 2024

Ronald E. Higgins Jr. of Maineville, OH, passed away April 30, 2024, at the age of 57. Cherished significant other of Sherry Swigert. Beloved brother of Cheri Higgins-Jette and the late Lea Cole. Caring uncle of Josh and Zac.

Friends and family will be received from 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Tufts...

Apr 28, 2024

Alvin E. Grill of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Kay D. (nee Mollenkopf) Grill. Loving father of Douglas (Robin) Grill and the late Jeffrey Grill. Proud grandfather of Mackenzie, Alex, and Travis. Dearest brother of Marilyn (Frank) Bailey. Dear uncle of David Bailey and Victoria Knott. Passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 87.

Apr 27, 2024

Roberto Vargas Ibarra of Loveland.  Beloved father of Martin Vargas, Luis Vargas, Saul Vargas, Josefina Vargas, Jaime Vargas, Alejandro Vargas, and Roberto Vargas.  Cherished grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Passed away April 27, 2024 at the age of 79.

A rosary service will be held from 4-5 PM on Monday, April 29 at Tufts Schildmeyer...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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 -...

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...