Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

William Dale Schaeffer

William Dale Schaeffer

Jan 1, 2023

William Dale Schaeffer, 53, of Midland, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born July 21, 1969, in Wilmington, Ohio, son of Herman and Joyce Schaeffer. Dale graduated from Blanchester High School class of 1989. He was currently attending the Dove Church in Wilmington, Ohio.

Along with his parents, Dale is...

Suzanne Marie Seehafer

Suzanne Marie Seehafer

Dec 31, 2022

Suzanne Marie Seehafer passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022, in Loveland, Ohio, at the age of 90 with her husband, Marlyn, by her side.

Susie was born in Boscobel, Wisconsin on April 25, 1932, to the late Ralph and Eldeen Payne. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert (Vivian) and her sister, Sharon Christensen...

David J. Del Vecchio

David J. Del Vecchio

Dec 30, 2022

David J. Del Vecchio, of Florence, Indiana. Beloved husband of 30 years to Ginger Del Vecchio. Proud father of William (Sarah) Del Vecchio. Loving grandfather of Joshua Del Vecchio, Maddox Del Vecchio, and Paisley Rouse. Son of the late Ciro Del Vecchio, Sr. and Doreen Del Vecchio. Dear brother of Sandra Tremblay, Diane Del Vecchio, Ciro (Cindy) Del Vecchio,...

Jim Youngblood

Jim Youngblood

Dec 29, 2022

Raymond James Youngblood "Jim", age 80, passed on December 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on December 14, 1942 to the late Faye and Jim Youngblood in Detroit, Michigan. He was married to his loyal wife of 52 years, Denise (Rouleau) Youngblood. They moved from Detroit to Cincinnati in 1976.

He was a...

Velma Jean Ireland

Velma Jean Ireland

Dec 28, 2022

Velma Jean (nee Bartley) Ireland passed away December 28, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 66 years to Donald Ireland. Loving mother of Mike (Marcia) Ireland, Karen (Mike) Gaule, and Deanne (Greg) Toms. Dear grandmother of Patrick Ireland, Scott Ireland, Kaitlin (Travis) Lindhal, Kelly (Darren) Kapustka, Kyle (Stacy) Gaule, Emily Toms, and Nathan Toms. Beloved great-grandmother...

Margaret C. Jones

Margaret C. Jones

Dec 27, 2022

Margaret C. (nee Glover) Jones of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2022, at the age of 83. Born on January 22, 1939 in Casey County, KY.

Beloved wife of 43 years to Harlen "Dave" David Jones. Loving mother of Jesse Hartwell, Keith Hartwell, Shane Hartwell, Mark Hartwell, Sandra Chapman, and...

Donald Leo Jones

Donald Leo Jones

Dec 27, 2022

Donald Leo Jones of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jones. Loving father of Michelle (Nick) Grothjan. Proud grandfather of Allison Grothjan and Adam Grothjan. Dearest brother of Carol (Tom) Wilkinson, Nancy Roell, and the late Allen (Gene) Jones. Dear uncle of Joe Jones. Dear friend of Dottie Gamble. Passed away December 27, 2022at the age of 87....

Raymond "Ray" Lynn Maschinot

Raymond "Ray" Lynn Maschinot

Dec 26, 2022

Raymond "Ray" L. Maschinot of Milford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022, at the age of 78. Born on June 28, 1944 in Falmouth, KY.

Loving companion of Evelyn Hines. Father of Ellen (Chris) Lipscombs. Grandfather of 4 grand-daughters and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mike (Melva) Maschinot, Margaret "Peggy" (John) Ward,...

Opal Alene Steward

Opal Alene Steward

Dec 26, 2022

Our mother, Opal Alene Steward, went to heaven on December 26, 2022.

She was born September 21, 1936, and was married to Allen Leroy Steward on March 18, 1952.

Opal leaves behind her children, Connie (Barry) Aills, Helen (Eugene) Strong, Jim (Terri) Steward, and Ken (Paula) Steward. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Along...

Jeffrey Fred Evans

Jeffrey Fred Evans

Dec 25, 2022

Jeffrey Fred Evans of Loveland. Beloved husband of 44 years to Cindy (nee Klingman) Evans. Cherished father of Michelle (Kyle) Tansy, Michael (Sarah) Evans, and Victoria Evans. Proud grandfather of Lillian and Paxton Tansy. Dear brother of Victor (Martha) Evans and Doug (Sarah) Evans. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away December 25, 2022, at the age...

Michael Ray Dixon

Michael Ray Dixon

Dec 24, 2022

Michael Ray Dixon, 72, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away on December 24, 2022, in Milford, Ohio.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Michael never met a stranger and made friends wherever he visited. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. Michael liked being outdoors, working on his farm and tending to his garden. Horses and dogs...

Douglas "Doug" Arthur Cales

Douglas "Doug" Arthur Cales

Dec 23, 2022

Douglas "Doug" Arthur Cales of Pleasant Plain, OH. Passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 64. Born on November 20, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of Pamela "Pam" Jean (nee Panetta) Cales. Loving father of Katie (Thomas) Messer and Matthew (Jennifer) Cales. Proud PaPaw Doug of Evelyn and Easton Cales. Dear brother of...

Lyman Arthur Wine, Jr.

Lyman Arthur Wine, Jr.

Dec 23, 2022

Lyman Arthur Wine, Jr.

Born in Detroit, Michigan April 1, 1923. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyman Arthur, Sr and Elsa (Nee Roediger) Wine. Lyman was married to the Love of his life Joyce (Nee Nierman) Wine for 72 years. Lyman retired after a 65 years with Lincoln National Life. Lyman was an Avid...

Anthony "Tony" Thomas Downs

Anthony "Tony" Thomas Downs

Dec 22, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Thomas Downs of Loveland, OH. Passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 64. Born on January 4, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH.

Loving father of Anthony Keith (Amanda) Downs and Kevin (Heather) Downs. Caring grandfather of Paige Downs, Alexis Downs, Madison Downs, Destiny Downs, and Nathan Downs. Dear brother of Elaine Girone, Phyllis...

Harry John Leggett

Harry John Leggett

Dec 21, 2022

Harry John Leggett of Goshen, OH. Passed away on December 21, 2022, at the age of 74. Born on February 18, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of Carol Marie (nee Strickland) Leggett. Loving father of Julie (Jeff) Davidson, Duane (Bobbie) Leggett and Michael (Sara) Leggett. Caring grandfather of Matthew (Shelby) Davidson, Kaydee (Austin) Bracken, Mitchell (Samantha)...

Diane  Kay Deering

Diane Kay Deering

Dec 20, 2022

Diane Kay Deering, 61, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2022, in Sabina, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Patrick Deering; parents, Lawrence Frye and Barbara (John) Jones; sister, Rosie (Donald) Henderson.

Diane is survived by her five sisters, Joan (Michael) Hubbard, Judy Frye, Linda (Fred) Russell, Bonnie...

Mary Jane  Hils

Mary Jane Hils

Dec 20, 2022

Mary Hils. December 6, 1927-December 20, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary Jane (née Schapker) Hils, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 20, 2022, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 53 years, Leonard Hils. She is survived by her four children: Jane Shea (Kevin), Pam...

Keith Alan Jensen

Keith Alan Jensen

Dec 20, 2022

Keith Alan Jensen

March 29, 1951 - December 20, 2022

Keith Alan Jensen, 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at home in Montgomery, Ohio. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Newport News, Virginia, the oldest child of Jack and Afton Jensen, moving shortly thereafter to Napa, California, where he grew up....

Robert C. Wilson

Robert C. Wilson

Dec 18, 2022

Loving husband, father, and "Poppy", Robert Cecil Wilson, passed away on December 18th. Bob was 87 and was surrounded by his loving family when he passed.

He was passionate about sharing the love of our Lord with others. A loyal servant to God, Bob spent many of his hours dedicating his life to the Lord and helping...

Anna Marie Schumacher

Anna Marie Schumacher

Dec 18, 2022

Anna Marie (nee Dinovo) Schumacher of Maineville. Beloved wife of 19 years to Bob Schumacher. Loving mother of Kevin Michael (Kelly) Schumacher and Kristin Nicole Schumacher. Cherished grandmother of Brody Arvest Michael Schumacher, Ethan Michael Schumacher, and Violet Marie Schumacher. Daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia (nee Petty) Dinovo. Dear sister of Chris Dinovo. Loving aunt of Natalie...