Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Bev Zureick

January 2, 1950 - October 9, 2023

Fixer of problems.  Helper to those troubled and in trouble.  Doer of good deeds who wanted no credit for doing them.  Artist in the kitchen.  When hired as a letter carrier, the men at the Post Office looked at her 5 feet, 2 inches, 100-pound frame...

Oct 9, 2023

Kenneth Lay of Butlerville, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2023. Kenneth was born on January 2, 1936, in Walden, KY.

Beloved husband of Lois (nee Ward) Kerr Lay and the late Emmaree (nee Morgan) Lay of 57yrs. Loving father of Jeffery Mark Lay and the late Kenneth Allan Lay and step-father...

Oct 9, 2023

Angela Mary Buehler of Loveland.

Celebrating a life well lived. As a devoted wife, loving mother, attentive grandmother and proud great grandmother, Angela Pottebaum Buehler lived as a lighthouse of faith. By consistently executing a simple plan of daily prayer, spiritual serenity and commitment to family, Angie found the recipe to a joyful life. As a teacher...

Oct 9, 2023

Robert "Bob" Schradin passed away October 9, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Mason) Schradin. Father of Tracy (Tom) Voyt. Grandfather of Marie Voyt, Blayden Robert Cochran, and Ellie Voyt. Brother of Mary Courts. Brother-in-law of Dee Mason (Michael Schultz) and Billy (Anna) Mason. Preceded in death by brothers Dale and Larry Schradin. At...

Oct 9, 2023

Dorothy Reed of Wheaton, Illinois. Went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2023 at the age of 103. Born on October 19, 1919 in Germantown, Ohio.

Beloved wife of the late John Ulrey Reed. Loving mother of the late Robert Reed and Richard Reed. Caring mother-in-law of Judith Reed. Dear sister of the late...

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...