Obituaries

Ronald Eugene Lovitt

Jul 7, 2023

Ronald Eugene Lovitt, beloved husband of 60 years to Betty Sue Lovitt, devoted father of Tina (Dwight) Smith and the late Ronald Eugene Lovitt Jr., loving grandfather of Tiara Bailey and John Bailey, great-grandfather of Baila Werner and Barrett Bailey, dear brother of Sue Byrd. Passed away on July 7, 2023 at the age of 81. A celebration of...

Raymond L. Irwin

Jul 7, 2023

IRWIN, RAYMOND L. – Beloved husband of Betty S. Irwin (nee Royse); Devoted father of Brenda (Phil) Roudeski, Michael (Rebecca)Irwin, Leslie Irwin, and Melissa Irwin; loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Vanessa), Michael (Theresa),and Bobby; Great grandfather of Lily, Mady, and Coralyn; Son of the late Archie and Ethel Irwin (nee Hill); Dear brother of Iola (the late Bob) Butler; the...

Joan Laura Whalen

Jul 6, 2023

WHALEN Joan L., 91, began her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence in Milford, OH. A beloved wife for 50 years of the late James J. Whalen, she was a devoted mother of Tim (Patty) Whalen, Amy (Mike) Mason, Nanette (Bill) Brothers, Lisa Russell, Mark (Anna Maria) Whalen,...

John David Johnson

Jul 4, 2023

John David Johnson, age 59, of Blanchester, was born February 27, 1964, and left to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. David grew up in the Blanchester, OH and Beattyville, KY communities. He was preceded in death by his mom Judith Ann Mason and sister, Shannon Scott. He is survived by his father John L. Johnson; son...

Shirley Grace Knoeringer

Jul 4, 2023

Shirley Grace Knoeringer (nee Spring), wife of the late Leslie W. Knoeringer, devoted mother of Patricia (Bob) Daugherty, Leslie (Ron) Price and the late John Knoeringer, loving grandmother of the late Michael Nicholl, Jason (Su) Price, Justin (Nicole) Nicholl, Trisha Price and Kathleen (Jeff) Collins, loving great-grandmother of Caden Nicholl and Abram Nicholl. She passed away on July 4,...

Kenneth W. Deem

Jul 3, 2023

Kenneth Wesley Deem

Age 84, died peacefully with hospice care on July 3, 2023

Ken was born on October 20, 1938 to Gladys B.(Mason) Deem and Norman K. Deem (both deceased) in Parkersburg WV.

He married Carol (Bowen Platt), in Cincinnati OH on March 16, 1989.

He enjoyed a 31-year long,...

Chandra Young-Rich

Jul 1, 2023

Chandra Young-Rich, ex-wife of the late Kenneth G. Rich, loving mother of Chandler Rich, and his wife Jennifer Rich of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Passed away on July 1, 2023 at the age of 65. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Rev. Norman J. Rehmer

Jul 1, 2023

Rev. Norman James Rehmer (84), of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2023. He was born January 30th, 1939, to the late Roland and Alma Rehmer in Iowa County, Iowa.

He attended Concordia Teachers college in River Forest, IL. and graduated in 1961. He then served as a teacher and principal for 23 years....

Margaret Uehara Draper

Jun 30, 2023

Margaret Uehara Draper, 93, passed June 30, 2023. Loving mother of Dorothy (Richard) Carlson and Joan (Mark) Thomason; Grandmother of Aaron (Darlene) Wong, Chelsea Williamson, Ian Williamson, Emily Williamson and Sarah Williamson. Preceded in death by parents Kame & Kana Uehara and siblings Saburo, Doris, Nancy, Mildred, Frank and Margaret.

A “Gathering of Friends” is...

Edward "Ed" Joseph Mestancik

Jun 30, 2023

Edward Joseph Mestancik, beloved husband of Sandy Mestancik, loving father of Krista (Doug) Starnes and Zachary (Kirsten) Mestancik, caring grandfather of Ellory Starnes, Loic Starnes, Fayla Mestancik and Syrah Mestancik, brother of the late Phillip Mestancik. Passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 74. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Derron White

Jun 29, 2023

Derron Scott White, age 53, of Fairfax, passed away June 29, 2023. He was born June 21, 1970 in Cincinnati, OH. He was a graduate of Mariemont High School and was a bartender at Peecox Bar and Grill. He is survived by his parents; Edward and Mary Ann (nee Setterquist) White, his sister; Tracy White, his nephew; Garrett White,...

Rene Kennedy

Jun 29, 2023

René Christine Kennedy (nee Scalise), loving wife to Patrick Kennedy from 1977 to 2006, devoted mother of Nicole Kennedy (Ryan Gaskill) and Joseph Kennedy, adoring grandmother of Claire and Emily Orozco, dear sister of Sandra Fetick, beloved friend of Paul Hawthorne, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 65. René was preceded in death by her...

Jearl Dean Cromer

Jun 28, 2023

Jearl Dean Cromer, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Home in Georgetown,

Ohio 6/28/2023. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to Edney and Lucretia (Rash) Cromer. He

is survived by his daughter-in-law Tami Cromer, grandchildren Anthony Conway, Kelsey

(Michael) Rosales and Elise Strickland. Sister-in-laws, June Burton, Billie Burton, Ruth (WA)

...

Theodore D. Lawson

Jun 27, 2023

LAWSON, THEODORE D. "Ted" - Dear brother of Jean (Allen) Tekuelve, Nancy (Ralph) Nagle, and the late Charles (Frances) Lawson Jr.; Loving Uncle of Bev (Dave Collett, Edie Morgan, and Chuck (Melissa) Morgan; Passed away at Mercy Anderson Tuesday June 27, 2023, age 75 years. Resident of Union Township.

Ted was known to be quite...

John A. Nagle , Sr.

Jun 24, 2023

John A. Nagle Sr. passed away Saturday June 24, 2023, at Mercy Anderson Hospital at the age of 93 years.

John was born January 5, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dudley Nagle and Clara Nagle (nee Elsun). He was the Vice President of Sales in a small gas company that later got bought out. He...

Daniel Brunn

Jun 24, 2023

Daniel Perry Brunn, 72, Cincinnati, Ohio while surrounded by his loving family, passed to his eternal heavenly home on June 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents Jack and Gertrude Brunn and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Bill and Norma Hershey.

He is survived by his soulmate, Yvonne (Hershey) Brunn, love of his life...

Tonia Bryant Thompson

Jun 21, 2023

Tonia Bryant Thompson, 63, of Cincinnati, OH passed into Heaven on June 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Anderson Twp., OH after a long-term illness. She is pre-deceased by her beloved mother, Sylvia Melton. She is survived by her husband, William, of Cincinnati, OH, son Sean Ryan Garbutt, grandson Kingston Garbutt, and daughter Kelly Brianne Garbutt, all of Columbia,...

Caroline Gartner Moersdorf

Jun 20, 2023

Caroline Gartner Moersdorf was born in Brooklyn, NY, on January 29, 1929, to the late John and Anna (nee Krpata) Gartner. Loving mother of Gerry Moersdorf Jr. (Brenda Killian), Caryl (Robert) Pfeiffer, Bobbie (Dennis) Foy, and Betsy (Kip) Casada. Cherished grandmother of Gerry Moersdorf III, Anna Moersdorf, Emily (Ryan) Jacques, Katie (Jarrod) Slone, Andrea Pfeiffer (Drew Fink), James (Joe)...

Debria L. Boyd

Jun 18, 2023

Debria Lee Boyd, 63, of Loveland Ohio passed away of natural causes on June 18, 2023. Debbie was born on September 23, 1959 to David and Freda Agee (Riley) in Cincinnati Ohio. Debbie is preceded in death by her mother Freda Agee (Riley), sister Sandra Sampson (Agee), and grandson Jackson Roberts. She is survived by her father David Agee...

Serena Sue Holmlund

Jun 17, 2023

Serena Sue Holmlund, beloved daughter of the late Walberg and the late Mary (nee Glisson) Holmlund, loving sister of Pehry Holmlund, Sandra Hay, the late Mary Fischer, Kathleen Patterson, the late Betty Holmlund, Jo Hannah Holmlund and Jaclyn Holtel. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of...