Jan 2, 2024

David Lee Hollon, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away January 2, 2024 at the age of 68.  He was born March 31, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Shelby and Thoma Jean (nee Roberts) Hollon.

Dave served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War era transferring supplies from ship to ship and doing helicopter repair.  He...

Dec 31, 2023

Dr. Frank H. Batsche, Jr. passed away peacefully in Hospice, at age 91 on December 31, 2023, with family by his side. Preceded in death by his wife, Libby (Beach), parents, Dr. Frank and Ruth Batsche, brother David Batsche, and son-in-law James White, he is survived by his sister, Barbara Batsche, his sister-in-law, Marilyn Batsche, his five children, Betsy...

Dec 31, 2023

Lisa Kenter, fka Lisa Anne Dickhaut, was born January 11, 1958 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Richard Frederick and Mary Ann Dickhaut.  She had two older brothers, John Edward Dickhaut and William Andrew Dickhaut.  The family moved from her birthplace in 1961, to a new home in Basking Ridge, New Jersey in 1962.  The family then moved to...

Dec 29, 2023

Sandra Carol Straub, age 62, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital.  She was born to the late Porter and Norma (Mills) Wagers on January 25, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Sandra was a loving wife, mother and nana.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard F. Straub Jr.; children Justin Straub, Annie (Kieven...

Dec 29, 2023

Kelly Michelle Stacy, of West Chester, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. Born to John D. and Margie (nee Mahan) Stacy on May 16, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A graduate of Muskingum College with a degree in Psychology. Kelly went on to work for Alkermes as the senior human resources manager and business partner...

Dec 28, 2023

Carl Donald Murphy, 91 of Mason, passed away on December 28, 2023. Born to Samuel and Agnes (nee Gillespie) Murphy on February 4, 1932, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Carl enjoyed spending time on the water, whether boating or fishing, he loved it. In the winter he went to Florida and gathered all the fish for his annual fish...

Dec 28, 2023

Burton Leonard Meyer, 92, passed away on December 28, 2023.  Burton was the beloved husband of Grace (nee Bambeck) Meyer; beloved brother of Jane (Meyer) Hughes of Palm Harbor, FL; brothers-in-law Jack (Christie) Bambeck, the late Steve (Patty) Bambeck, the late David Bambeck.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews Kristin Hughes, Tiffany and Chris Christopoulos, Wells and...

Dec 28, 2023

Ruth I. Brock, age 74, passed away at West Chester Hospital on December 28,2023. She was born to the late Earl D. and Cora M. (Weisenberger) Gentry in Harveysburg, Ohio.

Ruth retired from the insurance business and enjoyed gardening, sewing and shopping.

She is survived by her children: Jon W.  (Kerri Rice-Randolph) Kennedy,...

Dec 28, 2023

Barbara Jean Ziegler (nee Horton), born January 28, 1940 to Leoda and James Horton of Cincinnati. Barb passed with three generations of family by her side on December 28, 2023, just one month shy of her 84th birthday. Mom was an amazing woman. She was an example to everyone around her. Born into poverty, her drive and ambition to...

Dec 28, 2023

Carlito Maristela Kong (King Kong), 80, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born to Li Man and Gloria (née Maristela) Kong on September 16, 1943 in Masbate Philippines.

Carlito graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila Philippines, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He immigrated...

Dec 28, 2023

Pearl Beatrice Thompson, age 95, passed away peacefully at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home on December 28, 2023.  She was born to the late Ancil Gatliff McFarland and Mintie Mary (Shepherd) McFarland on June 24, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Pearl was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She is survived by her children Shirley (David) Bowman, Fredd...

Dec 26, 2023

Aaron Frederick Wiegand, age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 26, 2023 at Hospice of Hamilton after a long cancer journey. He was born to Frederick and Susie (Ungerer) Wiegand on July 2, 1979 in Mansfield, Ohio.  Aaron was a loving and devoted husband and father.  He is survived by a long list of...

Dec 24, 2023

Bridget Crichton (nee Kelly), of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age of 86.  She was born Friday, December 10, 1937 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom to James and Susan (nee Reeves) Kelly.

Spending many years in Marco Island, Florida, Bridget enjoyed going to the beach...

Dec 24, 2023

Patricia Ann (nee Stanze) Spencer, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age of 72.  She was born June 14, 1951 in Jamestown, Kentucky. With an outgoing personality, Patty never met a stranger.  She treated people fairly earning the respect of the inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution.  While there, Patty began feeding and caring...

Dec 22, 2023

Roger Neil Rovekamp, Sr., 72 of Mason, passed away on December 22, 2023. Born to Elwood Mark and Virginia Ruth (nee Barkau) Rovekamp on December 15, 1951, in Deer Park, Ohio. Roger was an avid sportsman. He excelled at golf and bowling in particular and has the distinction of bowling two league sanctioned 300 games, one left-handed...

Dec 21, 2023

Vitaliy Fursenko, 62, of Loveland, passed away on December 21, 2023. Born on May 27, 1961, in the Ukraine, to Valentin and Ganna (nee Moldovan) Fursenko.

Vitaliy loved his family, and greatly enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He especially loved to dote on his kids with many gifts.

He held...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert M. Arnold, of Lebanon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born July 11,1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Jack and Velma (nee Siebert) Arnold.

Bob grew up in Dayton, OH where he attended Patterson Co-Op High school and met the love of his life, Leta Elaine Thomas. Bob...

Dec 19, 2023

Evelyn Kimberly Landen (née Swaine), 101 of Mason, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born to Phillip and Bertha (née Fairchild) Swaine on August 21, 1922, in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Evelyn loved to knit and crochet, work in her beautiful flower garden, play cards, do crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She loved to be active and...

Dec 19, 2023

Fay Francis Klingele, age 70, passed away on December 19, 2023 at West Chester Hospital.  She was born on December 12, 1953 in Stamford, CT.  Fay was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Fay loved gardening, cooking, camping and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her delicious meatballs and cookies.

Dec 19, 2023

Robert ‘Bobby’ Raymond Weingartner, 83, of West Chester, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born to Lawrence and Elizabeth (nee Waldhart) Weingartner on December 19, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bobby was a workaholic who enjoyed tending to his yard along with many long weekends around the campfire and boating at Cave Run Lake in Kentucky....