Obituaries

Joan C. Freudiger

Joan C. Freudiger

Sep 16, 2025

Joan C. Freudiger, aged 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1940, in Covington, Kentucky, to William and Helen Concannon (nee Johnson).

Joan is reunited in spirit with her beloved husband, James G. Freudiger, Sr., her son Georgie, her parents William and Helen Concannon, her sister Kathleen Wilson, and her brother...

Charmaine P. Kelly

Charmaine P. Kelly

Sep 15, 2025

**Obituary for Charmaine Kelly**

Age 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Charmaine Kelly passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on February 15, 1944, in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth McNichols (née Thorp).

Charmaine was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brothers James, Bobby, Carl, and Anthony, and her sister Shirley and Patricia....

Harold Parton

Harold Parton

Sep 14, 2025

Harold Parton, age 66, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1958, to Jessie and Nannie Parton (nee Godbey) in Cincinnati.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, his grandchild Kayden Turner; and his brothers and sisters. 

Harold is remembered with love by his devoted wife of 46, Robin Parton (nee Raider)....

James L. Cowan

James L. Cowan

Sep 13, 2025

Cowan, James L., age 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carl and Juanita Cowan (nee Dailey).

James is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Juanita Cowan. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Doddie Cowan (nee Barkley); his children, John...

Donald R. Lietz

Donald R. Lietz

Sep 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald R. Lietz, who left this world peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane Lietz (nee Fassnacht), with whom he shared 44 wonderful years of marriage.

Donald was a loving father to Mary (Larry) McManis, Missy (Don) Rechel,...

Christina L. King

Christina L. King

Sep 6, 2025

Christina L. King, age 64, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky, on August 1, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura Berkemeier (nee Moore).

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim King, also by a brother Doug Berkemeier.

Christina is survived by her Favorite,...

Laurence R. Beson

Laurence R. Beson

Sep 6, 2025

Beson, Laurence R., age 76 of Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born on July 11, 1949, in Cincinnati.

Laurence was preceded in death by his father, Robert Beson, and his mother, Roberta Beson (nee St. Clair). He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy (nee Humphries), and their three daughters: Kimberly Southerland, Kelly...

Marlene J. Letsinger

Marlene J. Letsinger

Sep 5, 2025

Marlene J. Letsinger, aged 93, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Bromley, Kentucky on August 26, 1932, she was the cherished daughter of Harry and Frieda Orndorff (née Lind).

Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and church activities including work as church secretary at Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church where she was also...

Carl L. Bollman

Carl L. Bollman

Sep 5, 2025

Carl L. Bollman, 76, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth Bollman and then his brother Bobby Bollman.

Carl was a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived a life full of passion and purpose. He leaves behind his beloved...

Eugene C. Goldsworth

Eugene C. Goldsworth

Sep 3, 2025

Eugene C. Goldsworth, age 80, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1945, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Vern A. and Wynonna L. Goldsworth (nee Laumann).

Eugene was preceded in death by his father, Vern A. Goldsworth, and his mother, Wynonna L. Goldsworth. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of many...

Mybo Davis

Mybo Davis

Sep 1, 2025

Mybo Davis, age 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1937, in Abbeville, Georgia, to the late Walter and Eliza Davis (nee Young).

At the age of 16, Mybo moved to Cincinnati. He married the late Saundra Davis (nee Pillow) and became the father of six children. His professional journey included...

Janice Marion Messer

Janice Marion Messer

Aug 31, 2025

Janice Marion Messer, a cherished mother, artist, and longtime public servant, passed away on August 31, 2025, in Lakeside Park, Kentucky. She was born on August 18, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Gertrude Steinborn (née Gilmartin).

Janice devoted over thirty years of her professional life as a driving examiner with the Kentucky State Police, where she made...

Jane R. Ashford

Jane R. Ashford

Aug 30, 2025

Jane R. Ashford (nee Land) 94, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born on Christmas Day in 1930 in Hustonville, Kentucky. Jane brought warmth, light, and love to everyone who knew her.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late David Arthur (Art) Ashford, who passed away in 1957. Though their time together was...

Roberta J. Kayser

Roberta J. Kayser

Aug 30, 2025

Roberta “Bobbi” Jean Kayser, age 67, of Union, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1958, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Gary Layne and Judy (Katzenberger) Layne.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Layne; mother, Judy Katzenberger; husband, David Rhoades Brown; son, Gus Kayser; and brother, Mitch Layne.

Roberta is survived by her...

Charlene Ann Washington

Charlene Ann Washington

Aug 30, 2025

Charlene Ann Washington, age 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati on June 5, 1957, to the late Charles and Grace Washington.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Grace Washington, as well as her siblings: Kim, William, and Todd Washington. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter,...

Richard "Rick" A. McFadden

Richard "Rick" A. McFadden

Aug 29, 2025

Richard A. "Rick" Mc Fadden, age 77, of Wilder, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 22, 1948 to Ferman and Marguerite McFadden (nee Demaris).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferman and Marguerite McFadden.

Richard is survived by his beloved Wife Sybil L. McFadden (nee Button and a host of...

Donald E. Stratton

Donald E. Stratton

Aug 29, 2025

Donald E. Stratton, age 67, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, on December 11, 1957, to M. Melvin and Ruby Stratton (née Dingus).

Donald is preceded in death by his father, M. Melvin Stratton; mother, Ruby Stratton; and brothers, Ron and Ernie Stratton. He is lovingly remembered...

Louis J Flamm

Louis J Flamm

Aug 29, 2025

Louis J Flamm, age 95, of the Western Hills neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 6, 1930 to Louis E and Eleanor Flamm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Ann "Dolly" Flamm (nee Rehling), his step-mother, Clara Flamm and his sister, Shirley M...

Brenda Kay Reedy

Brenda Kay Reedy

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Brenda “Kay” Reedy, age 78, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 27th, after a short but challenging battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born August 17, 1947, in Washington, D.C., she was the cherished daughter of Percy Abner Grant and Mary Grant.

Kay committed nearly three decades of her career to Northern Kentucky University, serving in Student Activities and...

James V Duggins Jr.

James V Duggins Jr.

Aug 26, 2025

James Vernon Duggins Jr. Age 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Duggins, and his parents, Vernon and Carmela Duggins. He is survived by his children, Micheal Duggins, Timothy (Christine) Duggins, and Kari (Melinda) Cecil. He was a proud grandfather to Johnathan Schneeman,...

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