Obituaries

Oct 8, 2023

Alice Janet Creech passed away Sunday, October 8, at Traditions of Deerfield in Loveland, Ohio. She was born March 14, 1929, to Forrest and Bernice Gray in Braceville Illinois. She married Henry ("Bus") Creech on March 6, 1949. They were married 65 years.

Alice lived almost her entire life in Braceville and was considered the town historian....

Oct 6, 2023

David "Dave" Lee Peak of Cincinnati passed away October 6, 2023, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 50 years to Debra Lynn Peak (nee Bevers). Devoted father of Michael (Rachel) Peak and Kelly Peak. Proud grandfather of Ethan Peak. Loving brother of Tom (Stacey) Peak, and the late Diane Schrand and Kathy Ramey. Caring brother-in-law of Rick...

Oct 5, 2023

Fatma Zehra ("Zee") Ozavar, age 68, of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of 35 years to Frank Valdes. Loving sister of Nadire Kawamura (Kenji), Kismet Heinrich (Jeff), Suleyman Ozavar (deceased) (Serpil), and Saadet Ozavar. Sister-in-law of Javier Valdes (Magalys). Cherished aunt of two nephews, Andrew and Serkan and four nieces, Mine, Eimi, Sarah and Alejandra. Passed away October 5, 2023.

Oct 4, 2023

Catherine Frances Licata, born on December 19, 1928, to Michael and Katherine Petro, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at the age of 94.

She grew up in Schenectady NY, later settling in Rochester, NY with her husband and five children, before moving with the family to Dayton, Ohio. She will be greatly missed by all...

Oct 2, 2023

Alene A. Panetta, 91, a long-time resident of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, passed away on October 2, 2023.

Born March 16, 1932, in Harlan Co., Kentucky, daughter of Edward and Nannie Merle (Golden) Scalf. She was a trustee of Harlan Township for four years. A dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Blanchester, Ohio. Alene was a...

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Evelyn (Swegle) Osenbaugh, just three months shy of her 90th birthday, went to her eternal rest on October 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving children, Julie Osenbaugh Schrader, David Jay Osenbaugh and Paul Curtis Osenbaugh. Mary is now reunited with her beloved husband, Dwight Lloyd Osenbaugh, her sister Nona Peters and brother Wayne Swegle, as well as dear...

Sep 30, 2023

Melva June (nee Parsley) Toney of Goshen, OH. Passed away on September 30, 2023 at the age of 87. Born on February 26, 1936 in Naugatuck, WV.

Beloved wife of the late Woodrow Toney. Loving mother of Greg Toney, Patricia (Alfred Darling) Toney, Duane (Nona) Toney, Jackie Toney and the late Dennis Toney. Proud grandmother of 12...

Sep 30, 2023

Brian Albert passed away in peace on 9.30.2023. He was the devoted son of Maureen Ferrell and Gary (Marlene) Albert. He was born on 4.11.1983. Husband of Kristen and committed father of Owen, Addy, Annie, AJ and Evie. Son-in-law of Tom and Laura Westendorf.

He is remembered fondly by his equally devoted sister Jamie (Matt) Fairman as...

Sep 30, 2023

Thelma Mae Studer of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Studer. Loving mother of Larry (Janet) Studer, Ralph (Michelle) Studer, and Joyce Rogers. Cherished grandmother of Larry (Sharon) Studer, Jr., Alan Studer, Nicole Studer, Shelly Thomas, Ashley (Jon) Kissick, Michael Studer, Stephanie Stewart, and Donna (Dennis) Cole, many great grandchildren, and many great great grandchildren. Devoted daughter of...

Sep 29, 2023

Mark "Mongo" Ryan Hernandez of Milford, OH. Passed away after a long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on September 29, 2023, at the age of 54. Born on May 18, 1969, in Coshocton, OH.

Beloved son of Richard Samuel Hernandez and the late Constance Lee (nee Momyer) Hernandez. Loving father of Elizabeth Hernandez, Mariah Hernandez and Ryan Hernandez....

Sep 27, 2023

James Noble Cox, Jr. (Jim) of Mt. Orab, OH went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023. Born on January 20, 1949 in Bethel, OH. The son of the late James and Ethel Cox. Beloved brother of Tyrone (Pat), Arnold, and Bobby (Mary).

Jim is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45...

Sep 26, 2023

Judy Lee (nee Benjamin) Stahl of Batavia, OH. Passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on March 25, 1955, in Georgetown, OH.

Beloved wife of the late Jerry Kenneth Stahl. Loving mother of James Stahl, Tanya Stahl and the late Kenneth Stahl. Proud grandmother of Haley Strasinger and Hayden Pangallo. Dear sister...

Sep 21, 2023

Connie Rae Holbrook, 61, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on September 21, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 31, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of James and Evelyn (Sauerland) Booker.

Along with her parents, Connie is survived by her beloved husband, Roger Holbrook; two children, Wendy Holbrook and Andrew (Brandi) Holbrook;...

Sep 20, 2023

Jewel Dean (nee Bargo) Senters of Loveland, OH. Passed peacefully surrounded with family on September 20, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on April 19, 1938, in Barbourville, KY.

Beloved wife of 57 years to Jim Dave Senters. Loving mother of Sharon (Larry Jr.) Burton, Bruce (Holli) Senters and the late Deborah Senters. Caring grandmother of...

Sep 19, 2023

John Michael Bough, Jr, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 in Memphis, TN. John was born on January 26, 1969; he was 54 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lisa Bough; his children Kara Bough, Michael Bough, Elizabeth Bough; and his parents...

Sep 19, 2023

Carl E. Conley of Loveland, OH, passed away September 19, 2023, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Janet Lee Conley. Devoted father of Vicky Nelson, Terry (Barbara Tipton) Conley, and Kenny (Kimberley) Conley. Loving grandfather of Mike (Maria) Conley, Brian Conley, Tony (Angie) Conley, Jason Justice, Kenny Conley, Kyle Conley, and Cody...

Sep 18, 2023

Charles "Bob" Robert Hofmann, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2023, at the age of 62.

He graduated from Little Miami High School in 1979. Charles owned and operated his own general contracting/construction company for over 40 years and was a long-time member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

He is survived by...

Sep 18, 2023

David Robert Mueller passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2023, at 81 years old. Dave was born on June 8th of 1942 in Syracuse, NY and was a graduate of North Syracuse High School. He resided in Syracuse in his early life and then lived in Guilderland, NY for 12 years. He has resided in Cincinnati for the past...

Sep 18, 2023

Christy Lynn Malicote of Loveland, OH, passed away September 18, 2023, at the age of 50. Cherished daughter of Darlene and the late Charles Malicote Jr. Beloved fiancé of James Rogers. Loving sister of Patricia Wilson, Justin (Ginger) Wilson, Mark (Tammie) Malicote, Scott (Rhonda) Malicote, and the late Cobey (Patty) Wilson. Caring aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces,...

Sep 16, 2023

Mearl Wayne Chinn of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on May 20, 1941, in Black Star, KY.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Brenda Joyce (nee Goode) Chinn.

Loving father of Judy (Jamie) Whitacre, Peggy (Steven) Harris, Tina (late Steve) Wooldridge...