Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Robert Lawrence Curry, 84, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Wilmington, Ohio.

Born March 26, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Robert E. Curry and Mary Carroll.

He enjoyed bowling and working in his garden. Robert was a long-time member of the local IOOF lodge and continued to serve others...

Sep 16, 2023

Eli Zebulan Wolfe of Goshen, OH. Born on August 12, 1980, in Mariemont, OH. Passed tragically on September 16, 2023, at the age of 43.

Loving father of Brooke Wolfe and Hayli Smith. Beloved son of Ronald Lee Wolfe Jr. and Barbara Lue (nee Green) Dunham and the late Al Dunham. Dear brother of Kalab Wolfe, Sheila...

Sep 15, 2023

Sandra K. of Maineville, OH, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Julie (Chad) Steinacker, Joy Wilhelm and Jodi (Alan) Bridges. Dear grandmother of Sarah (Scotty) Lewis, Michael (Meredith) Steinacker, Hannah (Micah) Dawson, Daniel Steinacker, Rachael (Stephen) Trainor, Abigail Steinacker, Noah Steinacker, Elizabeth Steinacker, Isaiah Steinacker, Lydia Steinacker, Charles Metzger, Lorelei...

Sep 14, 2023

William "Billy" Eugene Lawhorn of Williamsburg, OH. Passed peacefully after battling a long-term illness. Born on July 24, 1950, in Mariemont, OH.

Loving father of Joseph Lawhorn and Rebecca Kukulski. Grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Dear brother of 6 brothers, 4 sisters and 1 late brother. Cherished son of the late William Ray and Betty Gene (nee Martin)...

Sep 13, 2023

Mount "Joy" Metcalf of Goshen Township, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on January 10, 1935, in Lily, KY.

Beloved husband of 37 years to Mary Jo (nee Brown) Metcalf. Loving father of Kathy (Richard) Kalb, Mickey (John) Smith, Kenneth (Nancy) Apgar, Steven (Ellen) Apgar,...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert L. Cornelius of Loveland. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Selma E. (nee Adkins) Cornelius. Loving father of Roger (Renee) Cornelius and Norma (Chuck) Middlekamp. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Megan) Cornelius, Amanda Nelson, Jessica (Larry) Grundy and Emily Cornelius. Great grandfather of Lulani, Mirabelle, Nolan, Porter, Summer, Dylan, Ashton and Chase. Great-great grandfather of Alakai. Many...

Sep 13, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Jeffrey Michael Nelson of Cincinnati, OH. Passing at the age of 73 on September 13, 2023. Jeff passed away surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife Shelly (nee McDonough) Nelson of 49 years and his three children Stacy, Joey and Jeff. Proud...

Sep 12, 2023

Jon J.W. Bruns of Lebanon.  Loving husband of Julie Bruns.  Beloved father of Jon G. (Meaghan Gleason) Bruns and Heather Cameron.  Devoted son of the late Jon C. and Theresa Bruns.  Dear brother of Alberta Castanza.  Proud to be an uncle to Lauren and many other nieces and nephews.  Passed away September 12, 2023 at the age of 57....

Sep 11, 2023

Bertie L. (nee Holt) Pitman, age 87, of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late Dorman Pitman. Loving mother of Bobbi Dearringer, Debbie (Larry) Tepe, and Tom (Joann) Pitman. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Amber) Dearringer, Allison Dearringer, Zachary Tepe, Lily Tepe, Joe (Jessica) Pitman, and Jake (Ally) Pitman. Great grandmother of five great grandchildren. Dear sister of Hilda Hunter. Preceded...

Sep 10, 2023

Terry D. Gillespie of Mason. Beloved husband of 21 years to Marilyn (nee Mahne) Gillespie. Loving father of Terry D. Gillespie, II, Claudina Chapman, and Holly E. Gillespie. Stepfather of John W. Cooper and Joseph Thomas Cooper. Proud grandfather of several grandchildren. Preceded in death by his siblings Robert, Kenneth, Randy, Patty, and Karen. Also survived by a host...

Sep 8, 2023

Nicholas Michael VanderMolen of Milford. Cherished son of Michael and Ellie (Desimpel) VanderMolen. Loving brother of Kacey Lauren VanderMolen (Josh Montgomery). Passed away suddenly on September 8th, 2023, at the age of twenty-six.

From a boy who loved trains and invented fantastic worlds from Legos, Nick grew into a wonderful young man. He overcame many obstacles in...

Sep 8, 2023

Terrel Eleton, 95, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was the beloved father of Kathy (the late Daniel) Tucker, Rick Eleton, Carl (Linda) Dunn, Charlene Williams, Charles (Marsha) Dunn, Jr., and James (Jackie) Dunn; loving grandfather of 20; proud great-grandfather of 30+ and great-great-grandfather of many; dear uncle to numerous...

Sep 6, 2023

Michael W. Haggard of Amelia. Beloved husband of 41 years to Terri L. Haggard. Loving father of Tabitha Haggard, Lisa Haggard, and Michael T. Haggard. Proud Papaw of Paxton DeGarmo, Emery Schott, and Cade Haggard. Dear brother of Thomas William (Mary) Haggard, Gary (Debbie) Haggard, Doyla (the late Calvin) Brewer, Ernie (Bernice) Haggard, and the late Larry (Claudia) Haggard....

Sep 5, 2023

Kay (nee Graue) Horak of Montgomery. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Richard "Dick" Horak. Loving mother of Dr. Rick (Amy) Horak, Jody (Daniel) Tyrpak, and Brad (Michelle) Horak. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Anna Kate, John Miles, Luke & Amelia Horak, Lindsay & Lauren Tyrpak, and Caroline & Adam Horak. Dear sister of Dee (Ken) Kramer. Devoted...

Sep 5, 2023

Thomas Jeffery Mason of Goshen, Ohio passed on September 5, 2023. Thom was born on June 11, 1956, to the late James L. and Wanda J. (nee Murphy) Mason. Cherished special friend of Pamela Rering. Honorary father of Randi Rering, Gabby Boschert, Samantha Rering, and Jared Rering. Proud brother of the late Danny L. Mason. Good friend of Ronnie...

Sep 4, 2023

Sylvia A. Stotler (nee Reuter) of Morrow. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late William R. Stotler. Loving mother of Linda (Chuck) Bogar and Theresa (Wayne) Cook. Cherished grandmother of Susan Bogar, Jennifer (Brad) Walker, Catherine Zeman, Michael Bogar, Beth (Chris) Gilpin, Lauren (Cory) Bower, and the late Steven Easter. Proud great grandmother of CJ Gilpin, Shea Gilpin,...

Sep 4, 2023

James D. Herbert of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Doris Herbert. Loving father of Marty Herbert (deceased), Denis (Trish) Herbert, Melanie (Tony) Layman, and Michael (Jodi) Herbert. Proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Albert "Sonny" Herbert and Mildred Hatfield. US Army Veteran. Passed away September 5, 2023, at the age...

Sep 4, 2023

Connie Gayle Williams (nee Taylor), age 72 and a resident of Loveland, Ohio, died on Monday, September 4, 2023, with loved ones by her side. Connie was a vibrant woman known for her warmth, joie de vivre, love of animals, and enjoyment of expressing herself through fashion and home decor.

Born August 2, 1951, she grew up...

Sep 4, 2023

Gerald Lee Marcum, 88, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in Blanchester, Ohio. Born in McKee, Kentucky on November 14, 1934, Gerald's life was filled with love, laughter, and the joy of helping others.

His formative years were spent in Blanchester, Ohio, where he graduated from Blanchester High School in 1951. After graduation, he went on...

Sep 4, 2023

Charles W Broughton of Miami Township. Charles was born June 8, 1946, in Knox County, Kentucky to Pearl & Irene Broughton. Loving father of Crystal Broughton and Charles R Broughton (Tara). Devoted Grandfather of Jason D Broughton, Toni D Broughton, Sebastian W Broughton, and Silas F Broughton. Great Grandfather of Three Great Grandchildren. Dear Brother of Brenda & Dan...