Obituaries

Jerry Lee Griffith

Jerry Lee Griffith

Aug 11, 2026

Jerry Lee Griffith of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2026 in Mt. Orab Ohio. Born on September 30, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. 

Jerry was known for his sense of humor, working on cars, and for riding his motorcycle with the Brotherhood Shamans and the Iron Horseman. If not...

William "Danny" Ringer

William "Danny" Ringer

Aug 10, 2026

William “Danny” Ringer, born January 19, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Blanchester, Ohio. His life was defined by his devotion to family, strong work ethic, and faith, which guided him throughout his life.

Danny began his life in Akron and went on to build a career as a Chrome Plater at a steel mill. He...

Richard Loflin

Richard Loflin

Aug 8, 2026

Richard Michael Loflin, 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in High Point, North Carolina, in 1949 to Annie Griffin Loflin and Conrad Loflin, Richard was raised by a loving family. From a young age, he demonstrated dedication and leadership, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He remained...

Nina Mae Price

Nina Mae Price

Aug 4, 2026

Nina Mae Price age 80 of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Passed away peacefully Tuesday August 4, 2026 at Hospice of Hope in Seamon, Ohio.

She was born on March 2, 1946, to Carl and Nellie Grethel (Prater) Eversole.

She was preceded in death by her wonderful husband of 58 years Leroy Price, her son William K Price, her parents Carl Eversole and Nellie...

Shirley Watson

Shirley Watson

Aug 2, 2026

Shirley Jean DeGeer Watson, 77, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2026, surrounded by family.

Shirley, the second-youngest of ten children, was born in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, on March 29, 1949, to Hannah Grace Stevens O'Brian and George Lafayette DeGeer.

She graduated from Hawkesbury District High School where she played hockey and basketball, and met her...

Jim Murrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...