Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert J. Bateman

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

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

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

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

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

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)...