Obituaries
Jim Murrell
Jul 27, 2026
Jim Murrell, age 76, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Franklin, Ohio. Born on August 29, 1949, in Georgetown, Ohio, Jim lived a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering love for those closest to him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Viola Murrell, and his siblings Carl Murrell, Yvonne, and...
Katherine "Kathy" Schjolin
Jul 25, 2026
Katherine Elaine Schjolin ("Kathy"), age 76, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Loveland, Ohio. She was born on April 7, 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan, and lived a life centered on family, compassion, and caring for others.
Kathy dedicated her career to working as a beautician, where she enjoyed helping others look and feel their best. She will be remembered...
Delores "Dee" Kelch
Jul 22, 2026
Delores “Dee” Kelch, née Gregston, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026 in Maysville, Kentucky. Born on January 1, 1942, in Madisonville, Ohio, Delores lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and enduring commitment to her loved ones.
Delores’s journey began in Madisonville, where she spent her formative years surrounded by family. Throughout her life, she remained devoted to those she...
Pamela Kleinfeldt
Jul 20, 2026
Pamela Kleinfeldt, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on December 21, 1945, in Port Jervis, New York.
Pamela was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked as a nurse, dedicating her life to caring for others, and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mariemont Church.
She...
Karen Klatte
Jul 15, 2026
Karen Klatte, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Catherine Sheanshang, by her sister, Catherine Sheanshang, and by her beloved little brother Robert "Bobby" Sheanshang to whom she spoke fondly of.
She shared 45 wonderful years of marriage with...
Shirley Murphy
Jul 14, 2026
Shirley Murphy (Skimerton), wife for 37 years of the late John ("Jack") Murphy; loving mother of JoAnn (the late Bob) Blacksmith, Robert (Debbie) Murphy, and Dennis Murphy. Beloved friend of the late Bill Parker. Grandmother of John Murphy and Shae Murphy. Great-grandmother of eight and great-great-grandmother of two.
Shirley died on July 14, 2026. Shirley graduated from the Jewish Hospital School...
Mary Kaye Young
Jul 12, 2026
In loving memory of Mary Kaye (Brown) Young daughter of Dr. James Brown and Lois Beatty-Brown. Growing up in a military family Mary moved a lot but was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in Reading, Ohio.
Mary lived a life centered on love, family, and kindness. She was a devoted mother,...
Dorothy Jean Riedel
Jul 10, 2026
Dorothy Jean Shortley was born August 12, 1934, to Elton Brown Shortley and Dorothy Willett Shortley in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away from cancer on July 10, 2026 at Batavia Nursing Care Center, Batavia, Ohio. She was just shy of her 92nd birthday.
Jean was the second born to the family of six children.
Jean attended schools in Des Moines until...
Ross Aldrich Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
Ross R. Aldrich Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by faith, music, adventure, hard work, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
Born in Covington, Kentucky, on November 26, 1941, Ross spent his early years in Southgate and Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He spent the last 44 years of his life in Terrace...
Bertha Huffman
Jul 6, 2026
Huffman, Bertha R., age 99, peacefully passed away July 6, 2026 at Villa Georgetown, surrounded by her loving family. Bertha, known as Bea, was born March 6, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (Dugal) Saladonis. Bea married Donald D. Huffman on August 30, 1947. Their devoted marriage lasted 59 years until Don's passing on March...
Sandra Brami
Jul 1, 2026
Sandra Brami, born August 10, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away in her hometown on July 1, 2026, at the age of 73.
Sandra was the daughter of Marvin Rasch and Louise Fitzwater, both of whom predeceased her. She is remembered by her sons, Robert Keyes and Doug (Lori) Keyes, and her grandchildren Tristen (Maddie) Keyes, Chase (Clara) Keyes, Parker (Hailey)...
Billy Lunsford
Jun 30, 2026
Billy Lunsford, born on March 17, 1947, in Corbin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, in Ripley, Ohio. He was 79 years old.
From his earliest days in Kentucky, Billy set out on a path marked by dedication and resilience. He carried the values of loyalty, hard work, and kindness throughout his life’s journey, touching many lives along the...
Patricia "Pat" Martin
Jun 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Martin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 11, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia dedicated her life to service and compassion. She was a devoted Registered Nurse, fluent in sign language, and spent years teaching and interpreting at her church, enriching the lives of...
Jennifer L. Clifton
Jun 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce Jennifer L. Clifton, age 61, of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on June 18, 2026.
Jennifer was born on May 4, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Morris and Faye Holliday. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love for her family was the center of her life.
Jennifer is...
Jerald F. Hellmann
Jun 14, 2026
Jerald F. Hellmann
October 10, 1934 – June 14, 2026
Jerald Francis Hellmann, lovingly known by family as Uncle Jerry, left this life, rather quickly, on June 14, 2026, at the age of 91, in Loveland, Ohio, with his grandson and daughter by his side. Born on October 10, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky to Evelyn and Herman Hellmann, Jerry was the younger...
Shannin Donaldson
Jun 14, 2026
Shannin Lynn Donaldson left this earth on June 14th, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 56 years old. Shannin was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 16, 1969. Shannin was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, cousin, friend, among many other things. She spent many years as an EMT dispatcher in Kentucky, but spent the majority of her...
Elizabeth R. Meyer
Jun 14, 2026
Elizabeth Richelle Meyer, beloved daughter, sister, and cherished friend, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Montgomery, Ohio. Born on March 9, 1994, in Wilmington, Ohio, Elizabeth lived a vibrant and meaningful life, one punctuated by laughter, love, and the simple joys of connection. She worked as a telemarketer, a role through which her warm spirit and friendly voice touched...
Albert C. Stemmerding
Jun 11, 2026
Albert C. Stemmerding, born July 30, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2026, in his hometown of Cincinnati. Albert was a man who lived a simple, hardworking life, dedicating many years to his craft as a carpenter. He took pride in building things with his hands and left behind a legacy of hard work and skill.
Albert had...
David Landan Stannus
Jun 10, 2026
David Landan Stannus, a young man of promise and warmth, was born on November 9, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ohio. It is with profound sorrow that we announce his passing on June 10, 2026, in his hometown of Fayetteville. Landan was a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose bright spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Landan’s journey through life...
Robert "Billy" Waits Sr.
Jun 5, 2026
Robert "Billy" Waits Sr., a dedicated family man and retired employee of Blanchester Foundry, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Sardinia, Ohio. Born on August 8, 1959, in Georgetown, Ohio, Billy was known for his deep love for his family and children, which was the heart of his life.
Billy's journey through life was marked by his commitment to his...
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