Obituaries

Obituaries

Loretta J. Smith

Loretta J. Smith

Sep 12, 2026

Loretta J. Smith, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Blanchester, Ohio. She was born on November 1, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived a long life marked by family ties and lasting connections.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Smith; her parents, Ray and Marie (Rose) Hopkins; brothers, Jerry Hopkins and Billy Hopkins.

Loretta will be lovingly...

Adam R. Bockhorst

Adam R. Bockhorst

Sep 11, 2026

Adam Robert Bockhorst, of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident on September 11, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ohio, at the age of 24.

Adam was born on March 18, 2002, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert and Claire (née Weingartner) Bockhorst.

He was the proud brother of Maria Bockhorst, James (Rebecca) Bockhorst, and Carolyn Bockhorst. He was the dear nephew...

Kay E. Depner

Kay E. Depner

Sep 9, 2026

Kay (nee Farwick) Depner of Maineville, beloved wife of 64 years to the late John “Johnnie” Depner, Jr., passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 89.

Kay was the loving mother of Jerry Depner, Kym (Richard) Lucas, Karen (Kenny) Schrichten, Jimmy Depner, Kathleen (Randy) Roy, and the late Johnnie Depner III. She was a cherished grandmother to...

Ruth Alice Osborne

Ruth Alice Osborne

Sep 7, 2026

Ruth Alice (nee Arnold) Osborne of Milford, OH, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 78. Ruth was born on May 7, 1948, in Mt. Vernon, KY. 

Ruth was the beloved wife of 59 years to Rodney “Rod” Price Osborne, loving mother of Patrick (Sarah) Osborne and the late Michael Osborne, mother-in-law of Johanna Osborne, proud grandmother of...

Michael "Mike" John Taylor

Michael "Mike" John Taylor

Sep 6, 2026

Michael “Mike” John Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on July 7, 1957.

Mike believed life was meant to be lived with adventure. He had a love of riding motorcycles, theme parks with his family, trips to the beach and even tried skydiving...

Jeffrey Paul Janssens, Sr.

Jeffrey Paul Janssens, Sr.

Sep 5, 2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Paul Janssens, Sr., age 70, of Cincinnati, passed away September 5, 2026. Jeff was born January 4, 1956, to the late Rene' and Ruth Janssens. He is survived by his cherished girlfriend of 19 years, Debbie Knosp-Murray. Loving father of Paul (Krista Berwanger) Janssens, Jr., Ryan (Daisha Reese), and the late Robert "Bobby" Murray. Proud Papaw of Brayden...

Denny Brock

Denny Brock

Sep 5, 2026

Denny Brock, age 57 of Morrow, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Denny was known for his fun-loving spirit, brilliant mind, and warm, deeply sensitive heart. He was a family-oriented man whose love for his family ran incredibly deep. Beneath his sharp sense of humor was a man who felt matters of the heart intensely....

Jane Roth Lake

Jane Roth Lake

Sep 5, 2026

Jane “Janie” Roth Lake of Loveland. Beloved wife of 52 years to Thomas Lake. Loving mother of Leslie (John) Kandemir, Annie (Brian) Blinn, and Mary (Dan) Limburg. Cherished grandmother of Avery, Kent, Taylor, Davi, Brooks, Shae, Sky, Bryce, Kellen, and Parker Jane. Devoted daughter of the late Edward & Roselyn Roth. Dear sister of Jerry (Janice) Roth and Jody (Tim)...

Robert Stephen Nickley

Robert Stephen Nickley

Sep 4, 2026

Robert Stephen “Robbie” Nickley, 60, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2026. He was born March 25, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the third son of the late Henry P. and Betty J. (nee Krebs) Nickley of Goshen, Ohio.

Robbie was a man with a big heart who was always willing to help others. He was a...

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Martin

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Martin

Sep 4, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" Ann (nee Hines) Martin of Batavia, OH., passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Debbie was born on March 9, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH. 

Debbie was an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She will be missed unconditionally by all the people who loved her and knew her. 

She is survived by her beloved husband,...

Ruth Ann Robbins

Ruth Ann Robbins

Sep 3, 2026

Ruth Ann (nee Pairan) Robbins of Blanchester, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born to Walter Pairan and Betty (nee Shelton) Robbins on January 22, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH.

Ruth was married on January 25, 1974, to her beloved husband, Ruen Robbins, Sr. for 52 years. She was...

Jo Ann Bell

Jo Ann Bell

Sep 3, 2026

Jo Ann (née Henson) Bell, 74, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2026, in Milford, Ohio.

She was born on July 13, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Earl and Betty (née Delaney) Henson. Jo Ann was the beloved wife of Gene Hume Bell.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Carrie (James) Hatfield and Jamie Bakhaus; her grandchildren, James...

Sue M. Cebulskie King

Sue M. Cebulskie King

Sep 2, 2026

Sue Margaret Dougherty Cebulskie King of Cincinnati. Born February 15, 1936. Passed away September 2, 2026.

Preceded in death by her father Raymond L. Dougherty, her mother Emma Lawson (nee Levey) Dougherty, her husbands Paul H. Cebulskie and Walter H. King, and her sister Jane (nee Dougherty) Phipps.

Survived by her children Neal & Niedra (nee McKee) Cebulskie, Alan Cebulskie, Elaine (nee...

David Reed Bidwell

David Reed Bidwell

Sep 2, 2026

DAVID REED BIDWELL

October 27, 1964 – September 2, 2026

David Reed Bidwell, 61, a Cincinnati native, passed away on September 2, 2026.

David was the son of the late Bob and Pat Bidwell. He attended Archbishop Moeller High School, where he swam and played water polo, and graduated from the University of Dayton, where he also played water polo. A lifelong advocate...

David Edward Butts

David Edward Butts

Sep 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of David Edward Butts

David Edward Butts of Montgomery, Ohio passed away on September 2, 2026 at the age of 85, only 7 days prior to his 86th birthday. Dave lived a remarkable life filled with love, family, friendship, travel (visiting every continent), devotion to the Kansas Jayhawks and any sport that involved a ball. He was perhaps...

JoAnn Tobler

JoAnn Tobler

Aug 31, 2026

JoAnn Tobler, age 88, of Maineville, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Loving mother of Jolene (Jeffrey) Witt, Andrew (Michelle) Wilson, Jr., Carolyn Sue Wilson, and Vonda (Robert) Streicher. Cherished grandmother of Jodi (Tom) Ferrell, Christina (David) Mexiell, Nicole (Tommy) Moore, Dale (Kim) Sheridan, Jason (Aimee) Johnson, and David (April) Johnson. Proud great-grandmother...

Jerry Wood

Jerry Wood

Aug 30, 2026

Jerry Arthur Wood lived a distinguished and impressive life and died at home on August 30th, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Jerry Wood Court at Deer Park High School at 11:30. The family will receive guests from 10:00 until the time of the service at 11:30. There will be a catered...

Sue Ellen Thesing

Sue Ellen Thesing

Aug 30, 2026

In loving memory of Sue Ellen Thesing

Sue Ellen passed away on August 30, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Wilbur George (Bill), who preceded her in death on October 26, 2023. They shared 67 years of marriage together.

Sue Ellen was the daughter of the late Alfred Radabaugh and Ruth Radabaugh Hudson. Bill was the son of the late Wilbur...

Cecil G. Middleton

Cecil G. Middleton

Aug 30, 2026

Cecil G. Middleton passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Clay County, Kentucky. Cecil Middleton will be remembered with love by his family and those who shared in his life. He is survived by his partner, Janie Fox, loving daughter, Annie (David) Middleton and son Duane (Terica) Middleton....

Carlyle Reid

Carlyle Reid

Aug 29, 2026

Carlyle Reid, born in Larne, Northern Ireland and resident of Loveland, Ohio USA passed away August 29, 2026. Lyle passed at the age of 91 peacefully at home. He was happy and healthy with no ailments, it was simply his time to go and he drifted off to sleep while holding the hand of his loving wife.

Beloved husband of 64...