Obituaries

Obituaries

Joann Shepherd

Joann Shepherd

Dec 6, 2023

JoAnn Shepherd (nee Speck) beloved wife of Tom Shepherd for over 66 years, devoted mother of Steve (Cindy) Shepherd, Mary Beth (Preston) Reilly, Greg (Katherine) Shepherd, and Kevin (Sydney) Shepherd.  She also loved dearly her thirteen grandchildren and adored her seventeen great-grandchildren with two more on the way.  She passed away into the arms of her Lord on December...

Jean C. Nolte

Jean C. Nolte

Dec 4, 2023

Jean C. Nolte (nee Weinman), passed away peacefully with her family present on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 94, in her hometown of Cincinnati, OH. Born on December 27th, 1928, also in Cincinnati, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and commitment to service.

Jean was the beloved wife of...

Paul A. Adleta

Paul A. Adleta

Dec 4, 2023

Paul A. Adleta of Maineville. Beloved husband of Pat Adleta. Loving father of Paul Edward Adleta, John Thomas (Carla) Adleta, and Tammy Ann (Shaun) Siekman. Cherished grandfather of Cameron (Kaitlyn), Skyler (Lauren), Alexis (Brandon), Riley, Taylor, and William. Proud great grandfather of Wade, Molly, Delilah, and Jude. Dear brother of Arlene Castner, Ron Adleta, Mary Ann Amyx, and Donald...

George E. Wade

George E. Wade

Dec 3, 2023

George Wade of Loveland.

George passed peacefully in his home on Dec 3rd. George grew up in Bond Hill and attended St Agnes grade school and Purcell High School in Cincinnati. George loved sports and music. He worked as a caddy and delivered newspapers as a child to buy new records and baseball cards. He played baseball...

Katherine M. Fisk

Katherine M. Fisk

Dec 2, 2023

Katherine M. Fisk of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 66. Katherine was born on November 26, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Gordon and Patricia (Koenig) Merkel.

Katherine loved to travel and see new places. Her journeys took her to many places, including Germany, Hawaii, and Alaska. The...

Daniel Ray  Sturgill

Daniel Ray Sturgill

Dec 1, 2023

Daniel Ray Sturgill of Fayetteville passed on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Zelmer Ray Sturgill and Wilma Bernice Sturgill. Daniel and his cherished wife, Connie Jo (nee Estes) Sturgill, were excited to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on December 29, 2023.

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William Keezer

William Keezer

Nov 29, 2023

William "Bill" Keezer of Mason. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Hodgin) Keezer. Loving father of John (Stacey Meyer) Keezer and the late Adam Keezer. Proud Papaw of Cameron Keezer. Also survived by four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; seven nieces and nephews; and 22 great nieces and nephews. Passed away November 29, 2023, at the age of 81.

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Kermit Scarberry

Kermit Scarberry

Nov 29, 2023

Kermit Scarberry was born April 24,1933 in PawPaw, KY to Ira Scarberry and Minnie (née Pugh) Norton and passed away peacefully at Provisions Living Center, November 29, 2023 at the age of 90. He was a Korean War veteran serving 1953-1955.  He retired after working over 30 years at Cincinnati Milacron. He is survived by his daughter Sheryl Yeager...

Pamela Boyce

Pamela Boyce

Nov 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamela Stover Boyce, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Pam left this world on November 28, 2023, at the age of 61, surrounded by the love of her family.

Pam was born to Mary Maureen Stover, née Herd and the late Charles Leonard Stover....

Sylvia Sterling

Sylvia Sterling

Nov 28, 2023

Sylvia Sterling of Maineville, OH, passed away November 28, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 62 years to Robert Sterling. Cherished mother of Mark (Dianna) Sterling, Michelle Stevens, and the late Sherry Sterling. Devoted grandmother of Ali Sterling, Nick (Kirstin) Sterling, Corey (Lindsey) Marty, Chris Marty, Taylor (Mike) Haas, and Marissa Stevens. Proud great grandmother of...

Rosa B.  Helton

Rosa B. Helton

Nov 28, 2023

Rosa B. (Robinette) Helton, 91, passed away on the morning of November 28, 2023, with her devoted husband, Herlin, by her side. She was born on April 6, 1932, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the second daughter of George Matthew and Louisa (Cook) Robinette. She married Herlin Helton on January 17, 1950, at the courthouse in Salyersville, Kentucky where they...

Hope L. Balint

Hope L. Balint

Nov 24, 2023

Hope L. (nee Joseph) Balint of Morrow. Beloved wife of the late John Balint. Loving mother of Karen E. (Mike Ballard) McNamara, Stephen J. (Cindie) Balint, and the late Joseph J. Balint. Dear mother-in-law of Denise Balint. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey Gallagher, Connor McNamara, Stephanie Balint, and Joseph Balint. Great grandmother of Owen and James. Dear sister of the...

Winifred “Winnie”  Waite Chase Cairns

Winifred “Winnie” Waite Chase Cairns

Nov 22, 2023

Vada Winifred "Winnie" Waite Chase Cairns

"I am a wife, mother, teacher and student. An introvert, an indifferent housekeeper, a dreamer."

Winnie Cairns of Loveland, OH, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease, on November 22, 2023. Our Mom wrote the above passage in 1968, excerpted from a Miami University class assignment....

Linda F. Mobley

Linda F. Mobley

Nov 19, 2023

Linda F. Mobley of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away November 19, 2023, at the age of 67. Beloved mother of Tonya Mobley and the late Shannon Mobley. Loving grandmother of Serenity Golden, Leah Montgomery, Tristan Velasquez, Jaycelin Coleman, and Easton Walker. Cherished sister of James Payne, Larry Payne, Janet Payne, Mike Payne, and the late Ricky Payne and Gary Payne....

Lance Edward Nickol

Lance Edward Nickol

Nov 18, 2023

Lance Edward Nickol of Reading, OH. Passed peacefully on November 18, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on October 2, 1963, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of 36 years to Cherisa (nee Richardson) Nickol. Loving father of Lance (Tonya) Nickol and Bethany Nickol. Proud grandpa doggy of Gaberiel, Charlie, Paisley-Shea and Josie Nickol and Anthony Kirby....

Donald F. Walker

Donald F. Walker

Nov 17, 2023

Donald F. Walker of Sardinia. Loving husband of the late Vivian Walker. Beloved father of David W. Walker, Danny R. Walker, Kimberly (the late Harold Walters, Jr.) Walters, and Theresa (Richard) Locke. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Hurley, Vera Simms, the late Dick Walker, and the late Juanita Diether. Proud to...

Ron Neal

Ron Neal

Nov 13, 2023

Ron Neal of Loveland. Beloved husband of 60 years to Linda Wolf Neal. Loving father of Sherri (John) Kastler and Lisa (Brent) Byrd. Proud grandfather of Corey (Vanessa) Kastler, Mallory (Doug) Burnett, Brandon Byrd, and Justin Byrd. Great grandfather of Mason, Caleb, and Ryan. Passed away November 13, 2023 at the age of 81.

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M. Jane Kallmyer

M. Jane Kallmyer

Nov 12, 2023

M. Jane (nee Davis) Kallmyer of Blue Ash. Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Kallmeyer. Loving mother of Patrick (Kathy) Kallmyer, Beth Kallmyer, Jane (Joe) Young, and Pam Kallmyer. Cherished grandmother of Keegan Kallmyer, Brennan (Katie) Kallmyer, Brogan Kallmyer, Joseph Young, Jack Young, Jessie Young, Adam Kallmyer, and Jake Kallmyer. Great grandmother of Daniel Kallmyer. Dear sister of...

Richard Chawn Cragwall

Richard Chawn Cragwall

Nov 11, 2023

Richard Chawn Cragwall, 57, of Blanchester, Ohio went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on November 11, 2023.

He lived a full and meaningful life, serving his country and his God with unwavering dedication. His favorite Bible verse was the first verse he memorized as a kid—Proverbs 3:5-6. His last piece of advice to Ella and...

Mary Frances Courts

Mary Frances Courts

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Frances Courts passed away peacefully on November 10th with her loving Sister-In-Law, Betty Schradin, at her side.

Aunt of Tracy (Tom) Voyt and Django (Monica) O'Connell, as well as three special great nieces and nephew, Marie Voyt, Blayden Cochran and Ellie Voyt, whom enjoyed Mary on vacations and the fact she lived with them in her...