Obituaries
Obituaries
Robert J. Bateman
Jan 6, 2023
Robert J. "Bob" Bateman of Milford. Proud father of Michael Bateman, Valerie Zion, Jeffrey W. (Rebecca) Bateman, P. Robert (Danielle) Bateman and Sandra L. (Bobby) Sales. Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents Bud and Helen Steinkolk. U.S. Air Force Veteran, racing driver, salesman, business owner, probation officer and entrepreneur. Passed...
Thomas C. Cannon
Jan 4, 2023
Thomas Cannon, of Loveland, passed away January 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Sandra Cannon. Proud father of Lisa Siekman, Stephen Cannon and Michael Cannon. Loving grandfather of 10. Dear brother of James Cannon and the late Alice Fitzgerald. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 14 from 9-10...
Patricia Kay Mitchell
Jan 4, 2023
MITCHELL, Patricia Kay, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born July 25, 1956, in Wilmington, OH to William and Joy (nee: Conover) Mitchell. She was a 1974 graduate of Blanchester High School.
Patty enjoyed upcycling, gardening, and family genealogy. She also loved music and being out in nature. Her greatest joy was spending...
Duane Glass
Jan 3, 2023
Duane Glass of Franklin originally from Loveland. Beloved husband of Milissa Moore Glass. Loving father of Justin (Emily) Kratzer and Dana Glass. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Liam, Roen, Kennedy, and Poppy Ann (baby on the way). Devoted brother of Chrystal (the late Bill) Seley, Michelle (Kip) Gatlin, David "Crockett" Glass, Dale "Buzzy" (Sherri) Glass, Donald (Jody) Glass, and the...
Betty J. Ford
Jan 3, 2023
Betty J. Ford, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 93.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ford; son, James Ford; parents, George and Peggy Fox.
Betty was the beloved mother of Jennifer Mider; loving grandmother of Jamie, Julie, Mike, and Russell; proud great-grandmother of Jordan...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)...





