Obituaries

Hurst R. Sloniker

Hurst R. Sloniker

Jun 3, 2022

Hurst R. Sloniker, Jr, Dec. 18, 1929 – June 3, 2022. Preceded in death by his cherished partner of nearly 50 years, Bill Lee, who passed on April 23, 2022. Mr. Sloniker was the beloved uncle of seven nieces and nephews along with their children and grandchildren. He taught English and Humanities both in Florida and at UC’s University...

Susan Chere Hartzband

Susan Chere Hartzband

Jun 2, 2022

Susan Hartzband (Goldsberry) said goodbye to this earth on June 2, 2022. Born to Rosemary (Chick) and Austin Davis. Susan was married to Steve Goldsberry and they both loved, encouraged, and cared for each other. Steve’s care, nurturing and love helped extend Susan’s life, and his devotion to her showed in the way they built their home together in...

Robert L. Messer

Robert L. Messer

Jun 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” L. Messer, passed away on June 02, 2022, at the age of 78. He was the loving father of Rodney (Denise Braden) Messer and Ronald Messer, proud grandfather of Rodney Jr., Ashley, Garrett, Ryan and 5 great grandchildren, and dear brother of Patricia A. (Larry) Messer Wade, David Messer, Shirley (Jerri Brinson) Messer, Mark (Almeda) Messer, Nell...

Mary Barber

Mary Barber

May 26, 2022

Mary Barber of Fayetteville, Ohio, formerly of Florida passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 26, 2022, she was 67 years old. Mary was born to the late Isaac and Martha (nee Back) Eversole on January 20, 1955, in Wilmington, Ohio. Mary is survived by her loving children Lori Barber of Nokomis, Florida, and Donald Barber of North Port, Florida,...

Betty J.  Vaught

Betty J. Vaught

May 22, 2022

Betty J. (née Borsching) Vaught passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 76. She was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Borsching, beloved wife of the late Howard Vaught Jr., loving mother of Jennifer Vaught, Sandra (Les) Bowman, Betty Jo West, and Christine (Jeff) Fisher, proud grandmother...

Carol F. Glasgow

Carol F. Glasgow

May 20, 2022

Carol F. Glasgow passed away at home on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Glasgow Sr., loving mom of Rick (Teri), Cindy (Kevin), Joseph Jr., Therese, Barbara (Thurman), Carol Ann (Steve), and the late Chris, proud Grandma of Mike (Somer), Jason (Misty), Jared (Brandi), Amber, Joseph...

Kenneth W. Okamoto

Kenneth W. Okamoto

May 18, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Okamoto, 74, of Milford, Ohio passed away on May 18 following complications from surgery to repair his heart. Ken graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Psychology where he was a member of Lambda Chi fraternity. Ken went on to become the HR Director for Harris. Through his work, Ken lived in Melbourne, Fl,...

Charles "Charlie" E. Schleyer

Charles "Charlie" E. Schleyer

May 17, 2022

Charles “Charlie” E. Schleyer Jr, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Jean Schleyer, cherished dad of Ronnie (Mellason Yeary) Schleyer and Rebecca Earls, proud grandpa of Ryan Herrington and his great grandchildren, Emma, Eli, and Daisy Herrington, dear brother-in-law of Ronnie Holland, and will also...

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

May 15, 2022

Chris Smith of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 33. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 29, 1988 to the late Larry Profitt and Angela Smith. Chris is survived by his loving mother Angela (Rick) Smith of Walton, Kentucky; his caring siblings Crystal Apgar of Williamsburg, Ohio, Jessica Apgar of...

Stephen W. Hedger

Stephen W. Hedger

May 10, 2022

Stephen Wesley Hedger, 80 years of age, of Milford, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife Virginia of 60 years, his loving four children, Anne, Steve (Jennifer), Patricia (Wayne) and Bryan, seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha, Alex, Nathan, Jonny, Paige and Grace, as well as one brother Wayne (late Cathy) and three nephews, Shawn,...

Michael "Mike" Allen Thackston

Michael "Mike" Allen Thackston

May 8, 2022

Michael "Mike" Allen Thackston of Fayetteville passed away suddenly at home on May 8, 2022, at the age of 59. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 13, 1963, to the late Roy and Carolyn Thackston. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Mary nee Binder Thackston; his loving children Jessica Michelle (Colt) Helton of...

Ruth Mcquitty

Ruth Mcquitty

Apr 30, 2022

Ruth McQuitty passed away suddenly on April 30, 2022, at the age of 78. She was the loving significant other for 36 years to Roger Renner, cherished mother of Jeff McQuitty and Dawn (the late John John) Cunningham, proud grandmother of Brandi (Samuel) Cornwall, Christian (Ashley) Cunningham, Donald Edward McQuitty, Tasha McQuitty, and her great-grandchildren, Landon, Logan, and Lailah...

Christina A. Vuotto

Christina A. Vuotto

Apr 30, 2022

Christina A. (née Rhodes) Vuotto passed away on April 30, 2022, at the age of 76. She was the beloved wife of Michael Vuotto for 41 years, fun, loving mother of Krista (Ray) Smith, Mona (Brian) Clough, Michael (Dawn) Vuotto Jr., and Deanna (Chris) Schenck, proud Mimi many grandchildren and great grandchildren, dear sister of Beverly, Bonnie, Donna, and...

Frank Samuel Benini

Frank Samuel Benini

Apr 26, 2022

Frank Samuel Benini was born in Acosta, PA in 1936 and passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 26, 2022, in Milford, OH, at the age of 85. He played in the band, serving as a drum major at Boswell High School, where he graduated in 1954. After school Frank joined the Army and became a military...

Michael "Mike" Ray Rains

Michael "Mike" Ray Rains

Apr 25, 2022

Michael Ray Rains, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2022, at the age of 54. He was the cherished son of Charles R. Rains and Brenda I. Hamblin, beloved husband of Lisa Rains, loving father of Torree (Adam) Johnson and Richard Poole, and to his stepchildren, Justin and Devin Oliver, proud Papa to Ian, Hannah, Lynnlee, Haidyn, Katherine, Richard...

Anthony William Mason

Anthony William Mason

Apr 24, 2022

Anthony W. Mason, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2022, at the age of 32. He was the loving son of Danny and Sandy Mason, brother of Jeremy Mason, dear nephew of Jeff Osterholt, Rick (Sharon) Osterholt, Lisa (Jack) Kroha, Sandy (Dennis) Stallo, and Nancy Walls, cherished grandson of Jerry (the late Nancy) Osterholt, and will also be missed...

Alan Scott Loy

Alan Scott Loy

Apr 24, 2022

Alan “Scott” Loy, passed away on April 24, 2022, at the age of 68. He was the beloved husband of Jill Loy, loving dad of Daniel Brian (Ashley) Loy, proud granddad of Kylie Loy, and dear brother of Linda (Tim) Judy, and Susan, and will also be missed by other family members and friends. Scott will be inurned at...

Patricia Brinson

Patricia Brinson

Apr 18, 2022

Patricia Ann Brinson of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away while traveling with family in Lagrange, Kentucky she was 78 years old. Patricia was born to the late Lloyd and Florence Emma (nee Jolly) Willyard in Herrin, Illinois on March 1, 1944. Patricia is survived by her loving children Freddie L. (Tina) Brinson Jr. of Fayetteville, Ohio, Mary Seip of Georgetown,...

Sheila A. Brath

Sheila A. Brath

Apr 18, 2022

Sheila Ann Brath was called home April 18th, 2022. Born May 3rd, 1948, she was 73 years wise. She impacted the lives of many, & family was of utmost importance. She raised two fierce women; her daughter Holla Sandlin & granddaughter Breann Lay - her most beloved accomplishments. She was known as Granny to her grandchildren Megan Sandlin &...

Alan S. Threlkeld

Alan S. Threlkeld

Apr 16, 2022

Alan Threlkeld, lifelong Cincinnatian, devoted father, and loyal friend passed away April 16, 2022, at the age of 74. A graduate of Mariemont High School and Cumberland College, Alan spent the majority of his career in management with Standard Oil. He later became the owner/operator of the Fort Thomas BP, as well as The Grocery Bag convenience store in...