Obituaries

Nicholas Stephen Bond

Mar 4, 2024

Nicholas Stephen Bond, age 41, of Milford, Ohio passed away on March 4, 2024 from a non-line of duty event.

Nicholas, cherished son of Stephen and Karen (Lewis) Bond was born on October 10, 1982 in Mariemont, Ohio. He graduated from Milford High School in 2001 and became a graduate of Sinclair College.

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Nita Jean Kidder

Mar 4, 2024

Nita J. Kidder was born on July 20, 1936, in Point Pleasant, OH, to the late Ollie S. and Iva (nee Manning) Thacker. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Ann) Kidder, Lisa (Alex) Habeeb, Luan (Jon) Souders, Philip (Apple) Kidder, Gaylle (Jason Barber) Nace, Susan Foebar, Michael (Caroline) Kidder, and the late Paula Kidder; Cherished grandmother of 23, great-grandmother of 21,...

Margaret E. Stacy

Mar 4, 2024

STACY, MARGARET E. (nee Kersker) - Beloved wife of the late James Carl Stacy; Devoted mother of Tommy Synan, Donna Angelo, Romaine Cable, Mannetta Hill, Dwight Stacy, and the late Danny Stacy; Loving grandmother of Tommy, Brian, Stacie, James, Joshua, Jenniffer, Danny, Grace, and Katherine; Great grandmother of several great grandchildren; Sister of 13 siblings.

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William Randall Wakefield

Mar 4, 2024

William "Randy" Wakefield

Randy Wakefield passed away March 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife Sherry Amburgey, his beloved dog, Fergie, brother John (Jean) Wakefield, sister Miranda (Rich) Grace-Anderson, sisters-in-law Dottie Wakefield and Karen Wakefield, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his brothers Peter and Timothy.

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Joan Ballard

Mar 3, 2024

Joan Ballard was born January 8, 1936, to the late John and Margaret (nee Vetter) Mabley. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late James W. Ballard Sr.; Loving mother of John Michael Ballard Sr.; Kenneth Russell Ballard, and two late sons James W. Ballard Jr. and Donald Marty Ballard; Cherished grandma of John Michael Ballard Jr., Billie Michelle,...

Larry G Roberts

Mar 2, 2024

On March 2, Larry G. Roberts passed away surrounded by his loved ones at the age of eighty-one, after a short battle with an aggressive cancer. Larry was preceded in death by his daughterCarrie Roberts and son Keith Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley Roberts; daughters Jamie (Norb) Mentzel

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Coleman Hacker

Mar 2, 2024

HACKER, COLEMAN - Beloved husband of 59 years to Brenda Hacker (nee Campbell); Devoted father of David (Kelly) Hacker, Sonya (Travis) Engelke; Allison (Christopher) Harten; Loving grandfather of Elijah, Jacob, Andrew, Mary, and Coleman; Dear brother of Joyce (Stuart) Angert.

Coleman was the owner and operator of Hacker's Paving since 1968. He loved his antique...

Judy Karen Lampe

Mar 1, 2024

It's with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved matriarch. Judith (Judy) Karen Lampe 83, passed away on March 1, 2024, just shy of her 84th birthday. Judy is reunited in eternal rest with her dearest late husband, Henry Bernard Lampe, and her parents Earl Swearingen and Mary Ruth (Easter, Swearingen) Reid. Judy is survived...

Linda Carol Brown

Mar 1, 2024

Linda Carol Brown, 77, of Loveland, OH, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024. She was born in Braeholm-Buffalo Creek, WV on August 23, 1946 to Harold and Charlene York.

She spent most of her life in West Virginia where she raised her children Eva, Kyle and Tonia, and her beloved granddaughter Amy.

Later in...

Lydia Rae Stevens

Feb 28, 2024

Lydia Rae Stevens, 54, passed February 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph Stevens. Loving mother of Parker and Kayla Stevens. Dear sister of Lisa (Scott) Combs, Melita McGill and Jason Blanton. Cherished daughter of Orville and Donna Blanton. Also survived by her in-laws Linda & Donny Cooper and John & Carol Stevens and brother-in-laws Jason (Chalee) Stevens and Seth...

Margaret R Anderson

Feb 27, 2024

Margaret R. Anderson was born on September 23, 1940 in Utah. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred (nee Yocum) Orband, her adoptive father Richard G. Ruff, and her sisters Kathy (Steve) Thomas and Marla (Larry) Carr.

Margaret was the proud and loving mother of Rick (Pennee) Anderson, Annette (Joe) Helm, and Colleen...

Dorothy Idell Gampfer

Feb 27, 2024

GAMPFER, DOROTHY IDELL (nee Hayes) - was born on November 22, 1946 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the age of 77 years. She married Ronald (Ron) E. Gampfer Sr. in 1969 and together, they raised four loving sons. She was the devoted mother of Joe (Laila) Gampfer, Chris (Tracey) Gampfer, Kevin (Miranda) Gampfer, and...

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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