Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

John Alan Walker of Blanchester, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2023 at the age of 68. Born on July 11, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of 49 years to Barbara Jo (nee Wells) Walker. Loving father of John (Rachel) Walker Jr., Jennifer (Paul) Abney and Jacqueline Walker. Caring grandfather of...

Jan 21, 2023

Gloria Catherine Rannells, Age 65, of Blanchester, OH. Passed away on Jan. 21, 2023, at The Christ Hospital. Born June 17, 1957, in Wilmington, OH., the daughter of the late William Kuebler and Eleanor Kuebler (Walker). She was raised in Westboro, OH., and attended Blanchester schools but ended up graduating from Wilmington High School when the family moved to...

Jan 21, 2023

Phyllis Ann Clark, 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 while surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Jason (Virginia) Forbes; stepdaughter, Erin Clark; grandchildren, Ethan Reedy, Astrid Reedy, Carter Forbes, Julia Forbes, and Lorenzo Forbes; dear sister Maxine Willhite; nieces, April Hopper and Christi Sparks; and many extended...

Jan 20, 2023

Ronald Eugene Slusser, 85, died January 20, 2023, after a brief hospitalization. He was born in Cincinnati, on October 19, 1937. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Vivian Slusser, and his sister, Carolyn Samples.

He is survived by his wife Joan (Clark) Slusser, son Don Hudson, daughters Jacki (Dave) French, Yvonne Slusser, Karan (Tom) Hackman...

Jan 20, 2023

National President of the American Flint Glass Workers; AFL-CIO.

Richard G. Morgan of Milford, OH., passed away on January 20, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on September 6, 1935, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York.

He spent his boyhood years in Dublin, Ireland and returned to the United States when...

Jan 19, 2023

Gary Lee Jones of Goshen, Ohio. Passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on August 10, 1945, in Morehead, KY.

Beloved husband of the late Linda Marie (nee Baker) Jones. Loving father of Dawn (John Geraci) Hines, Duane (Lisa) Jones and Kim (Larry) Hayden. Caring grandfather of Tiffany (Hollis) Thomas, Nathan (Deborah)...

Jan 18, 2023

Karen Jo Scott, 64, of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Born on May 27, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Marvin and Loretta (nee Ogden) Morris. Karen received her master's degree in education and taught elementary school for 31 years before retiring. Her love of...

Jan 18, 2023

Hueber, Mary Elizabeth, "Beth" daughter of Norbert and Elizabeth Hasdorff Brockman. Beloved wife of the late John Kendall Hueber, deceased 2005, mother of 10 children – Maribeth, John (Sue), Daniel (Janine), Nancy Litzler, Margaret (Roger), Witt, Jody (deceased), Matthew, Richard, Patricia (Jim) Montag, and Luke (Diane). Grandmother of 28 and Great-Grandmother of 39. Beth was a dear sister to...

Jan 17, 2023

Brenda Ann Burton of Loveland. Beloved mother of Stephen (Amber Gregg) Burton and Daniel Burton. Cherished grandmother of Kinzie Burton, Ellie Burton, and Evan Gregg. Loving sister of Duane (Peggy) Burton, Doug Burton, and the late Donald Burton. Dear sister-in-law of Susan Burton. Devoted daughter of the late Donald and Mary Burton. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews....

Jan 17, 2023

Lula "Lou" Faye (nee Dillon) Woodrum of Milford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on April 4, 1943, in Madison, WV. to Hiram and Neva Dillon.

Loving mother of Tammy (John) Roberts and the late Kevin Woodrum. Caring grandmother of John Roberts Jr. and Amy...

Jan 16, 2023

Keith D. Corrill of Maineville. Beloved husband of 42 years to Amy Taylor Corrill. Loving father of Jennifer (Jeremy) McComb and Maria (Andrew) Scott. Cherished son of Irene and the late Walter Corrill, Jr. Dear brother of Cathy Renee Newman and Glenn Corrill. Beloved companion and owner of his dog Zoey.  Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family....

Jan 16, 2023

Dennis Lee Fries Sr. of Pleasant Plain, OH. Passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 80. Born on September 17, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of 61 years to Donna Darleen (nee Blades) Fries. Loving father of Kimberley (Rob) Fries-Kerr. Proud grandfather of Keeley Fries and step-grandfather of Amanda (Josh) Hunt and Nicholas...

Jan 16, 2023

Joyce Sehlhorst, 79, passed away on January 16, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Blanchester, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Fairfield, Ohio.

She retired from Avon after 28 years of employment. Joyce became a substitute paraprofessional with special needs at Fairfield City Schools where she transferred to Project Life through Butler Tech...

Jan 16, 2023

Paul Timothy Peel, 71, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2023. He is survived by his son, Adam (Elizabeth) Bray; granddaughter, Aria Bray; siblings, Pete Peel, Janice Peel, Jeff Peel, and Vicki (Terry) Callahan. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Betty Peel; sister, Carolyn Peel.

Services will be held at the...

Jan 15, 2023

Jonathan "Jon" Lee King of Batavia, OH. Passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on January 29, 1962, in Mariemont, OH.

Cherished son of Jimmy D. King and the late Jacqueline Coyle. Loving father of Denetta (Brent) Brandenburg, Jonathan Edward King and Gage King. Caring grandfather of Kanden Pitman and Kierstyn Brandenburg....

Jan 14, 2023

Steven "Steve" John Kerly Jr. of Goshen, OH. Passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on November 6, 1944, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Szakacs) Kerly. Loving father of Steven (Amber) Kerly, Scott Kerly and Laura. Caring grandfather of Sebastian Kerly, Wyatt Kerly, Garrett Kerly and...

Jan 14, 2023

Lauren E. Justis of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Hazel (nee Bennett) Justis. Dear cousin of Jud (the late Margie) Justis. Devoted friend to many. Passed away January 14 at the age of 70. Lauren was a devoted member of the Loveland Wesleyan Chapel. She worked for UC Health for 26 years and taught at...

Jan 14, 2023

Robert Layton Cole of Lebanon, OH. Passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 53. Born on October 5, 1969, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved son of Sarah Fine (nee Boatright) Southerland and the late Clarence Cole. Loving brother of Steven J. Cole, Birtha (Doug) Hutchinson, Kimberly (John Burris) Cole and Chris (Janet Burton) Southerland. Proud...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan King left this world to enter into the arms of Jesus on Friday January 13, 2023, at the age of 72.

She fought the good fight, kept the faith and now she has made it to her eternal home in Heaven. Jan was born to the late Howard and Blanche. After Graduating from Aiken High School,...

Jan 13, 2023

Douglas Wayne Wieda, 77, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lucille Wieda; brothers, Mike Wieda and William "Bill" Todd Weida.

Douglas is survived by his sister Carolyn (Roy) Whitt.

The funeral service will be held at 12pm at Tufts Schildmeyer...