Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Michael "Mike" Sherman Williams of Goshen, OH, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Beloved son of the late Jack and Helen Williams born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 15, 1951. Loving father of Tasha (Jeff) Heard and Chris (Ashlee) Williams. Cherished gramps of Julianna Williams, Corbin Williams, Kassia Williams, Aurora Williams, and Shelby Heard....

Jan 21, 2024

Gerald Allen Cefalu, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2024. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Cincinnati to Albert John and Ethel Anna Cefalu (Wilke).

He successfully started and ran his small business, Cefalu and Son Autobody and Frame for 20 years, which he retired from in 2006. Gerald truly enjoyed...

Jan 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bonnie Blanton

Bonnie Blanton, a devoted wife, mother, and pillar of her family, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Floyd and Ruth (Bailey) Kilburn and married the late Robert Blanton, sharing 49 years of love and companionship.

Bonnie leaves behind a...

Jan 19, 2024

Rose Marie (nee Schoellman) Hollandsworth of Lebanon, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on November 17, 1946, in Loveland, OH.

Beloved wife of Bert Hollandsworth. Loving sister of Carl J. (Janice) Schoellman, Carol (Gene) Walter, Harry (Annette) Schoellman, Steve (Peggy M.) Schoellman, Sandy (John) Keller...

Jan 19, 2024

Manfred Josef Maier of Wiesental, Germany, and lately of Mason, OH, passed away peacefully January 19, 2024, at the age of 73. Devoted father of Sascha Maier and Nicole Maier. Cherished grandfather of Denis Maier and Yana Maier. Beloved son of the late Stefan and Sofie Maier.

Friends and family will be received from 10 AM to...

Jan 18, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Allen Bennington of Loveland, OH. Passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on December 14, 1965, in West Union, OH.

Beloved husband of Lisa Rae (nee Kaeding) Bennington. Loving father of Kaila (Matthew) Willett, Brittnie (Micah) Poe, Trevor Bennington, Madison Bennington, Stephanie (Joe) Keith and Shannon Hughes. Proud Papaw of...

Jan 16, 2024

Ronald Severa of Loveland.  Beloved significant other of Stella Mowery.  Loving father of Scott Severa, Tod Severa, Jennifer (Mark) Lubranski, and the late Claire (Michael) Batho.  Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Passed away January 16, 2024 at the age of 86.

Services will be held in Long Island, New York at a later...

Jan 15, 2024

Janet Karen (nee Dick) Sirk of Cincinnati, OH, passed peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age 77. Janet was born on October 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Roy Frank and Beulah (nee Phelps) Dick.

Beloved mother of Sonia Brinson, Crystal (Kevin) Popil, and Tammy Brinson. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Josh) Watren, Kari (Chris)...

Jan 15, 2024

William (Bill) Dale Augspurger passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 15, 2024, at the age of 81.

Bill was born on October 14, 1942, in Galesburg, Illinois to Glen and Dorothy Augspurger, but spent the bulk of his childhood in Peoria. At Peoria High School, he played golf in the Illinois state tournament, and after graduating...

Jan 13, 2024

Charles Briggs of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Briggs. Loving father of Douglas (Elizabeth) Briggs, the late Michael Briggs, and the late Steven Briggs. Dear father-in-law of Alexis Briggs. Proud grandfather of Kathryn (Conor) Russell, Logan Briggs, Rosemary (Ian) Ford, Caorline (Gregory) Hilliard, and Veronica Briggs. Cherished great grandfather of Charlotte, Eleanor, Margaret, Nigel, Eve, and Gwendolyn....

Jan 13, 2024

Deborah A. Hahn, 71, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Seaman, Ohio.

Born December 8, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Marion "Bud" and Shirley Hahn.

She was the beloved sister of Dan Hahn; dear aunt of Jillian Wahls and Jarrod Hahn.

A Memeorial service to...

Jan 11, 2024

Mary Kathleen (née Ailshire) Riggs of Williamsburg, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024, at the age of 85. Born August 30, 1938, in Manchester, OH to the late John Mack and Dollie Grace (née Ralston) Ailshire.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Riggs for 54 years. Cherished mother of Sherri...

Jan 10, 2024

Michael J. Bateman, of Milford. Proud father of Nicholas (Alesia) Bateman and Lauren Bateman. Grandfather of Victor. Beloved son of Joyce (Clarence) Cole and the late Robert J. Bateman. Dear brother of Valerie Zion, Jeffrey W. (Rebecca) Bateman, P. Robert (Danielle) Bateman, and Sandra L. (Bobby) Sales. Loving uncle of Emily Bateman, Grace Carnes, Faith Bateman, Gabby Bateman, Alex...

Jan 10, 2024

Dorman Keith Brockman of Milford, OH. Passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on July 14, 1945, in Casey County, KY.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Modene Carolyn (nee Chumbley) Brockman. Loving father of Greg (Julie) Brockman and Tim Brockman. Proud Pa of Austin (Emma) Brockman, Emma (Marshall) Hood, Hannah Brockman,...

Jan 9, 2024

William McKinley Bowling of Cincinnati, OH. Entered into Eternal Rest on January 9, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 7, 1940, in Hazard, KY.

Beloved husband of 58 years to Diana Lee (nee Arnold) Bowling. Loving father of Collette (John) Pertuset and William Brian Bowling. Proud Papaw of Christian James Eisen and Jordan Chrisha...

Jan 9, 2024

Our beloved David E. Opel, 66, of Maineville, OH, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, but he spent most of his life in the Richmond, IN and Cincinnati, OH areas.

David had a vibrant personality, an infectious smile, and a zest for life. In his younger years,...

Jan 8, 2024

Beryl D. Emerick (nee Lawton) of Madeira. Loving mother of Michael (Sandy) Emerick and Michelle Crase-Williams. Cherished grandmother of Mollie Emerick, Austin Michael Emerick, Alexander (Cierra) Emerick, Cruz Crase, Eli Crase, Mariah Crase, and Diaz Williams. Great grandmother of Ashton Charles Emerick, Whitley Rea Brown, and Ivy Haze Wheeler. Dear sister of Rita Johannes and the late Graham Lawton....

Jan 8, 2024

Robyn Gail Beckman of Lebanon. Beloved daughter of Charles "Chick" and Heather Beckman. Loving sister of Billy, Bobby, Nate, Josh, Rose, Amy, Charlie (Jordon), and LisaJo (Richard). Dear aunt of Kiale, Autumn, Paisley, MaKayla, Makenzie, and Shane. Cherished granddaughter of Reginald and the late Patricia Patrick and the late Charles and Ramona Beckman. Devoted niece of Nancy (Mark) Gibbs,...

Jan 8, 2024

Dennis Raye Klump of New Vienna, OH. Passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on February 12, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH.

Loving father of Theresa (Josh) Scherzinger, Denise (Jeff) Wykle, Amber (Quinn) Pickering-Polstra, and Hayeden Klump. Proud grandfather of Noah Toadvine, Anthony Wykle, Alyssa Wykle, and Sophia Scherzinger. Dear brother of Ron...

Jan 8, 2024

Sheila Irene Blanck (nee King) of Maineville. Beloved wife of 52 years to Michael Edward Blanck. Loving mother of Lauren (Melissa) Small and Justin (Tammy) Blanck. Cherished grandmother of Brodhi and Koa. Dear sister of Joyce (the late George) Horning. Passed away January 8, 2024, at the age of 74.