Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Timothy Jones

Timothy Jones

Nov 11, 2025

Timothy Jones of Springboro, OH, passed away November 11, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved father of John Peter Jones and Landen Howard. Cherished brother of Tamara (Lars) Andersson and the late Todd A. Jones. Caring son of the late Peter and Jo Anne Jones.

Private services will be held. Donations in Timothy's memory may be...

Krishan Kumar Arora

Krishan Kumar Arora

Nov 11, 2025

Krishan Kumar Arora of Maineville, OH, left this world to be one with the Creator, surrounded by family and loved ones, on November 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Krishan was born on December 18, 1959, in New Delhi, India to the late Sunder Das and Maya Devi.

Krishan was the beloved husband of Kanchan Lata....

Paul R. “Dick” Ayres

Paul R. “Dick” Ayres

Nov 11, 2025

Paul "Dick" Richard Ayres of Goshen, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Dick was born on January 6, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH to Harold and Helen Ayres.

Dick was the beloved husband of 43 years to Gaylyne Joyce (nee Skaggs) Ayres. Loving father...

William B. Johnson

William B. Johnson

Nov 10, 2025

William Barry Johnson, 68, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, William later made Cincinnati, Ohio his home, where he raised his family and built a life rooted in dedication, faith, and love.

William is survived by his daughter, Claire Elizabeth Johnson, his son, Matthew Roger Johnson, his grandson, Vincent Andrew Ponterotto-Johnson, and sister...

Bryan Patrick Murphy

Bryan Patrick Murphy

Nov 9, 2025

Bryan Patrick Murphy, born August 26, 1956, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee. Okonsky) Murphy. Bryan had three children: Heather, Caitlin (Prasheel) and Kevin, and four grandchildren: Maggie, Caroline, Lily and Jordan. He is also survived by four siblings: Ellen (Kenneth), Rich (Joanne), Kate (Ryan), and Amy (Dave),...

David Charles Schildmeyer

David Charles Schildmeyer

Nov 9, 2025

Dave Schildmeyer was born on October 5th, 1955, in St. Bernard, Ohio to Alvin C. & Miriam (Mitchell) Schildmeyer. Dave was Beloved husband of Cheryl Lynn Schildmeyer (nee Lyons) for 48 years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Alex Schildmeyer, Tom & Lindsey Schildmeyer, Matt & Jen Schildmeyer. Loving grandfather of Lily, Charlie, Leo, Luci, Allen, Penelope, Iris, Camila, &...

Dorothy Marcum

Dorothy Marcum

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy Marie (nee Coomer) Marcum of Blanchester, OH, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Dorothy was born in South Lebanon, OH on February 7, 1935, to the Fred and Daisy (nee Childers) Coomer.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Alice Faye Owens and Gary Lee (Deborah) Marcum,...

Phyllis Jean Kellum

Phyllis Jean Kellum

Nov 4, 2025

Phyllis Jean (nee Brown) Kellum of Milford, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025, at the age of 101. Phyllis was born on November 2, 1924, in Cincinnati, OH to Francis and Minnie Brown.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Leon Kellum. Loving mother of Phyllis (Charles)...

Julie B. Ingalls

Julie B. Ingalls

Nov 2, 2025

Julie B. Ingalls of Maineville, OH, passed away November 2, 2025, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Richard Dale Ingalls. Devoted mother of Richard Seth Ingalls, Kristen (Michael) Poast, and Kathleen (Clark) Reed. Cherished grandmother of Griffin Poast, Greta Warnke, Olivia Poast, Madeline Poast, and Alexander Reed. Caring sister of Frances White, Bethel Breaux, Douglas...

Sharon  Galeese  Touchton

Sharon Galeese Touchton

Nov 2, 2025

Our family is saddened to announce the peaceful death of Sharon Galeese Touchton on November 2, 2025. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on January 12, 1946, to parents Paul and Sara Lawler Galeese. She enrolled at Miami University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with an English major and served as president of Chi Omega Sorority. Years later...

William Rancel Wallace Richards Ii

William Rancel Wallace Richards Ii

Nov 1, 2025

William Rancel Wallace Richards II, "Buster", 81, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Rancel was born June 10, 1944, in Blanchester, Ohio, son of William Rancel Wallace and Mary Etta (Hawthorne) Richards. He was a graduate of Blanchester High School, class of 1962. In 1977, he graduated from Xavier University. Rancel spent his entire...

David Chambers Bell, Sr.

David Chambers Bell, Sr.

Oct 31, 2025

David Chambers Bell, Sr., age 93, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.

Born on January 19,1932 in Columbus, Ohio, David was the son of the late Francis Ivan Bell and Mary F. Bell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Ivan Bell.

David attended The Ohio State University,...

Stephen Koper

Stephen Koper

Oct 31, 2025

Retired Brigadier General Stephen Koper, 84 of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully October 31, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and love for family.

Son of Wesley and Zae Koper. Devoted father of Marcy (Matt) Murphy and Andy (Lisa) Koper. Cherished grandfather of Collin Murphy, Paige Murphy, Ava Koper, and Dylan Koper. Caring brother of Becky...

Donna Maria Hassert

Donna Maria Hassert

Oct 30, 2025

Donna Maria Hassert of Mount Horeb, WI, and formerly of Loveland, OH, passed away October 30, 2025, at the age of 61.  Mother of Gesyciah Thompson and Christina Hassert.  Sister of Virginia Wilson, Anthony Hassert, Michael Hassert, Patricia Toole, Patrick Hassert, Teresa Kelley, Regina Leist, Matthew Hassert, Dominic Hassert, Carmelita Marsh, Angelina Whalen, Benita Phillips, and the late Maria...

Wanda Delois Estep

Wanda Delois Estep

Oct 29, 2025

Wanda Delois (nee Roy) Estep of Blanchester, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Wanda was born on June 25, 1943, in Cains Store, KY to Edward and Patrie Roy.

Wanda was the beloved wife of Donald Franklin Estep. Loving mother of Cindy (Kelly) Shepherd,...

Patrick John Kern

Patrick John Kern

Oct 29, 2025

Patrick John Kern, also known as The Big Guy, Root, Pitter Patter and Dad, soared into Heaven October 29, 2025, at 61 years old. Patrick's priorities in Life were Family, Friends, Faith, Pets and Alabama Football. The order of importance changed depending on the day of the week-Roll Tide!

Patrick was born in Knoxville TN and soon...

Douglas Grey Elliott

Douglas Grey Elliott

Oct 28, 2025

Douglas Grey Elliott of Loveland, OH, passed away October 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 45 years to Carol Elliott. Cherished father of Doug G. (Leah) Elliott, Jr. and Laura (Jesse) Turner. Loving grandfather of Walker Elliott, Olivia Elliott, Mason Turner, and Caleb Turner. Caring brother of Susan Wilkening and Harold (Kathy) Elliott.

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Carol  B.  Moreland

Carol B. Moreland

Oct 27, 2025

Carol B. Moreland, of Loveland, Ohio, and Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in the arms of her family.

Born to Norman and Jeannie Brundage of Anderson, IN, Carol grew up surrounded by love and family values that shaped the woman she became.

Carol was the loving wife and best friend of...

Dorothy Kehl

Dorothy Kehl

Oct 27, 2025

Dorothy "Dottie" Kehl (nee Dwenger), of Loveland, formerly of Dayton. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Kehl. Loving mother of Dr. David Kehl, Connie (Kehl) Rotterman, Lynn (Kehl) Fenton and Mary Jo (Kehl) Barkaszi. Cherished grandmother of Dori Kehl, Will Kehl, Becky (Rotterman) Brinck, Catie (Rotterman) Rudisell, Dr. Scott Rotterman, Anna (Rotterman) Hopkins, Kaliegh Barkaszi and Arek Barkaszi....

Marilyn Glatting

Marilyn Glatting

Oct 27, 2025

Marilyn Faye (nee Robinson) Glatting of Milford, OH, passed peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 72. Marilyn was born on March 2, 1953, in Mason, OH to Prentis and Mary Robinson.

Marilyn is the beloved wife of 31 years to David Christopher Glatting. Loving mother of Lara Sowder, Tara (Corey) Kafka, Christopher (Sarah) Sowder...