Obituaries

Cynthia Rauth Ellis

Feb 26, 2024

Cynthia Jean (Rendall Rauth) Ellis passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024.

04/30/1940 - 02/26/2024 (83 years old)

Cynthia's life was a testament to the transformative power of love. As a mother she raised her three children to become passionate readers, nature, and art lovers and to be excited by the...

Frank D Bickel

Feb 26, 2024

Frank D. Bickel, a dedicated and hardworking man, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on February 26, 2024. Born on September 6, 1934, Frank faced the harsh realities of life early on, stepping up to work as a machinist at a young age after his father's untimely passing. His strong work ethic and craftsmanship led him to...

Sarah Lucille Fry

Feb 24, 2024

Sarah Lucille Fry was born on March 26, 1928, to the late Edward and Ada (nee Miller) Langford. Lucille was the beloved wife of 74 years to the late Allen H. Fry; Loving mother of Kathleen A. Niemer, Jeffrey E. (Ramona) Fry, and Diane A. (Steve) Thackston; Grandmother of Jeffrey W. (Robin) Fry, Bryan A. Thackston, Anthony (Rachel) Thackston,...

Steven Daniel Donaldson

Feb 24, 2024

DONALDSON, STEVEN DANIEL - Devoted father of Steven A. Donaldson, the late Stephanie Donaldson, and the late Daniel Donaldson; Loving grandfather of Toshia, Daniel Britanni, Cierra, Cody, Harley, and Danny; Great grandfather of Desi, Mackenzie, Bella, Jayden, Aubree, Mia, and Penelope; Brother of the late Billy Donaldson, the late Kimberly Donaldson, and the late Cindy Donaldson.

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Harold C. Hargett

Feb 24, 2024

Hargett, Harold Conrad - Beloved husband of 63 years to Elaine Hargett; Devoted father of the late Harold R. "Randy" Hargett; Greg (Jennifer) Hargett; Connie (the late Roger) Smith; Caring grandfather of Genesis (Olivia) Hargett, Bradley Smith, Ali (Bryan) Tyler, and Jackson Hargett; Great grandfather of Gregory, Alexander, Winter, and the late Jacob; Loving son of the late Harold...

Richard Norbert Gerwe

Feb 23, 2024

Richard Norbert Gerwe, 89, passed away on February 23, 2024, at Twin Lakes in Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara. He was a devoted father to Jerry (Cheryl) Gerwe, Sue (Marty) Brunk, Ken (Judy) Gerwe, Dave (Deidra) Gerwe, Mark (Marla) Gerwe, Steve (Margie) Gerwe and Lisa (Bill) Branzel. He was a brother to...

Barbara Jean Koesters

Feb 22, 2024

Barbara J. (Engelbert) Koesters

11/16/1952 - 02/22/2024 (71 yrs)

Barbara, surrounded by her family, passed away at home after succumbing to a long struggle with congenital heart disease-related complications. Always one for a good laugh, she left her loved ones smiling through their tears as she parted this world early Thursday morning.

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Kathy Lee Knuckles

Feb 22, 2024

Kathy Lee Konrad-Knuckles was born on June 28, 1960, to the late Ronald P. and Alice (nee Crombie) Konrad. She was the beloved wife of the late Leroy Knuckles; Loving mother of Travis (Jessica) Konrad and Noah Knuckles; Grandmother of Jayden Neff and Casyn Konrad; Sister of Connie Konrad, Fred (Lynda) Konrad and the late Mary Jane Konrad.

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Mary Ann Krug

Feb 21, 2024

Mary Ann Krug

Mary Ann was born on March 10, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Ruth (nee Stagge) Enderle. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Leo L. Krug Jr; Loving mother of Karen (Louis) Iannitti, Cheryl (John) Brinkmeyer, and the late Paul Krug; Devoted grandma of Rachel (Michael) Herrel, Justin...

Billy Wayne Baird

Feb 19, 2024

Billy Wayne Baird, a resilient soul born on September 1, 1930, in Milan, TN, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024.

Billy's life was a testament to strength and perseverance, having triumphed over the adversities of two childhood car accidents. A man of humble beginnings, he ventured as a young man as a caddie at...

Larry D Helton

Feb 17, 2024

Larry D. Helton lost his battle with cancer on February 17, 2024, at the age of 66. The day prior he celebrated one last birthday full of warm wishes and lots of love. Even though he faced challenging times, he never felt anything less than grateful for 65 amazing years filled with incredible memories.

He...

Herbert S. Hudson

Feb 17, 2024

Herbert S. Hudson, husband of the late Doris Burton Hudson, devoted father of Rick (Paula) Hudson, loving grandfather of Laura (John Harmon) Hudson, Logan Evans and Caleb Evans, great-grandfather of Stella Nesia Harmon, dear brother of the late Ollie (Owens), the late Lorraine (Muncy), Wayne, Mary (Cummins), the late Viness, Christine (Roy) and the late Madelin (Simpson), He is...

William Edward Jost

Feb 17, 2024

William Edward Jost, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 60 years to Emma Jost (nee Grassan). Devoted father to Kristine (Christopher) McDonough and Ben (Amy) Jost. Loving grandfather to Jacob McDonough, Sydney McDonough, Sam Jost, and Sarah Jost.

Ed enjoyed gardening...

Robert Gerald Luce

Feb 16, 2024

Robert Gerald Luce, 86, passed Friday February 16, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Sue Luce (nee Rose). Loving father of Gary Luce (Trina), Beverly King (Jerry) and Bob Luce, Grandfather of Brittany Kearns (Brian), Bob Luce III (Bri), Rory (Brooke), Harry (Harley), Chauncey, Jennifer, Justin Luce and Caitlin King. Great grandfather of Blake, Evelyn and Hezekiah Luce....

Bonnie G. Penrod

Feb 15, 2024

PENROD, BONNIE G. (nee BREWER) - Beloved wife of the late Gary Martin Penrod Sr.; Devoted mother of Gary M. Penrod II, Judy (Jesse) Quillen, and the late John G. Penrod; Loving grandmother of Tim Penrod, Matt (Nicole) Penrod, Kassi (Keenan) Goodin, Katey Penrod, Samantha Hinton, Brandon Penrod, Tyler Penrod, Nathan Quillen, and Abby Quillen; Great grandmother of 16;...

Colleen Jo Devault

Feb 14, 2024

Colleen Jo DeVault was born on May 12, 1983, to Charles and Sandra (nee Prall) DeVault, in Cinicinnati, OH.

Colleen leaves behind two children, Rune Hill and Cypress Hill. Loving sister of Chris (Jennifer) Jackson; Aunt of Logan Jackson, Tristyn Jackson, and Chris Glover; Cherished niece of Donna McCloskey, Steve Prall, and David Prall. Colleen...

Wanda Lou Backscheider

Feb 14, 2024

Backscheider, Wanda Lou (nee Morris) – Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Frank Backscheider; Devoted mother of Beth (Frederick) Hery; Loving grandmother of Steven (Megan) Hery and Alexander (Emma) Hery.

Wanda Lou was a life-long avid equestrian. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Ohio Valley Carriage Club, and...

Edward Raymond Chandler

Feb 13, 2024

Edward Raymond Chandler, 70, passed Tuesday February 13, 2024 in ft. Thomas Kentucky. Beloved husband of the late Linda Chandler. He leaves behind his life partner Judy Sandfoss; children Justin and Jason Chandler, Erica Beard, Kenny and Heather Stover and Riannon Feltner, 11 grandchildren, sister Diane Partin and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Celebration of Life 3PM...

Mary L. Ebel

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Lourdes Ebel, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning February 11, 2024, at the Margaret J. Thomas Inpatient Care Center, after a courageous fight with lung cancer. She was a tremendous woman and will be sorely missed.

Mary was born November 3, 1939, to Arthur and Miriam Johnson in Albany, New York. Mary was...

Connie Adele Shea

Feb 11, 2024

Connie Adele Shea, 75, passed Sunday February 11, 2024. Loving mother of Danny (Mindy) Shea and Michelle Sternberg. Grandmother of Austin and Daniel Shea III and Marissa and Ryan Sternberg. Also survived by siblings Morris (Nancy) Hanna, Kendall Hanna and former husband Danial P. Shea.

In keeping with Connie’s wishes no services will...