Obituaries

Xavier Lomax

Xavier Lomax

Jan 17, 2026

Xavier Lomax, age 56, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1969, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Eugene and Mamie Lomax (nee Smith).

Xavier was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Lomax, Sr., his mother, Mamie Lomax, and his brothers, Ray and Tony Lomax. He is lovingly remembered by his son,...

Steven Mandery Engle

Steven Mandery Engle

Jan 16, 2026

Steven Mandery Engle, known to many as Steve and affectionately called "Duke," passed away on January 16, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 79. Steve lived his life on Cincinnati's Westside, a place he proudly called home. He was known for his kindness, his humor, and - above all - his deep love for his family. He had...

Beverly R. Riffe

Beverly R. Riffe

Jan 16, 2026

Beverly Ruth Riffe, age 83, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. Born on May 26, 1942, in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Wilmot and Emma Griggs (nee Sewell).

Beverly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Raymond Riffe, as well as her father, Wilmot Griggs, her mother, Emma Griggs, and her sister, Lee...

Janet G. Peace

Janet G. Peace

Jan 15, 2026

Janet G. Peace, age 81, of Florence, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born on March 24, 1944, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Remley and Lucinda Williams.

Janet is reunited in eternity with her loving parents, Remley and Lucinda, and her brother, Dale Williams. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tracy Nichols, and her...

Marcella Lynn Turner

Marcella Lynn Turner

Jan 14, 2026

Marcella Lynn Turner, age 56, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away from cancer at home with her daughter by her side, having been granted the dignity to choose her final journey on January 14, 2026. Born on May 15, 1969, to Leonard Edwin and Rita Sherry Ann Turner (nee McCoy), Marcella's life was one filled with devotion, strength, and a spirit...

Peggy Herbst

Peggy Herbst

Jan 13, 2026

Peggy Herbst, age 73, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 25, 1952 to Thomas and Helen Herbst (nee Barber).

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Peggy is survived by her siblings, Anita (Del) Pickett), Lisa Gruchot and Michael (Melanie) Gueterman. She is the aunt of Sarah Hettesheimer, and...

Bobbie L. Sebastian

Bobbie L. Sebastian

Jan 13, 2026

Bobbie L. Sebastian, age 71, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2026. Born on February 18, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of John and Thelma Riddle (née Moscoe).

Bobbie is preceded in death by her loving father, John Riddle; her devoted mother, Thelma Riddle; her beloved husband, Oscar Sebastian; her daughter, Sonya Yokley; and...

Mary Annette Baker

Mary Annette Baker

Jan 11, 2026

Mary Annette Baker, beloved matriarch and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Florence, Kentucky. Born on April 26, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, Mary lived a life marked by her good work ethic and generous spirit, leaving a profound impact on those who knew her.

For over 45 years, Mary devoted herself to her career as a meat...

Brian C. Dillon

Brian C. Dillon

Jan 7, 2026

Brian C. Dillon age 42, of Erlanger, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. To share a memory of Brian or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guest book below.

Joann Marie Gratsch

Joann Marie Gratsch

Jan 7, 2026

Joann M. Gratsch, age 88, of Milford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to her loving parents, Ervin and Lucile Rosskopf (nee Simone).

Joann is preceded in death by her father, Ervin Rosskopf, mother, Lucile Rosskopf, her husband, Harold Gratsch, and her beloved son, Greg Gratsch. She is survived...

Barbara Trixie Dutram

Barbara Trixie Dutram

Jan 7, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on January 7, 2026. Barbara Trixie Dutram lived a long and blessed life spanning over nine decades.

Born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, England in 1932. She was the middle child of Arthur and Annie Russell. She had an older brother Don and younger brother Malcom. Trixie was 7 years old...

Charles W. Hughes

Charles W. Hughes

Jan 6, 2026

Charles Windfield Hughes, age 83, of West Chester, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born on November 11, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Edison R. and Lorain Hughes (nee Free).

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Edison R. Hughes, and mother, Lorain Hughes, and his spouse, Patty Collett. He is lovingly remembered by his...

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones

Jan 5, 2026

Deborah Jones, age 61, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born on May 27, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of Gary and Frances C. Bowen (nee Braun).

Debbie was preceded in death by her beloved father, Gary Bowen; her mother, Frances C. Bowen; and her sisters, Cheryl and Karen Bowen. She is...

Cecil R. Baker

Cecil R. Baker

Jan 5, 2026

Cecil R. Baker, age 88, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on March 6, 1937, in Covington, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Leonard Baker and Nora Flynn (nee McGeorge).

Cecil was preceded in death by his loving mother, Nora Flynn; father, Leonard Baker; granddaughter, Heaven Baker; brother, Ralph Baker; and sister, Joyce Roell. He...

Kenneth Edward Roesel Sr.

Kenneth Edward Roesel Sr.

Jan 2, 2026

Kenneth Edward Roesel, age 92, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1934, in Cincinnati to Christy and Edna Roesel (née Krieg).

Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jo Roesel, as well as his parents, and his grandmother, Elizabeth Bott, along with siblings Allen Roesel, Norman Roesel, and Joyce...

Joyce Elaine Shelton

Joyce Elaine Shelton

Jan 2, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Elaine Shelton, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully at her home in Union, Kentucky, on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on July 23, 1951, to Robert and Norma Ockerman (nee Johnson), who, along with her...

Jonathan Benjamin Sutton

Jonathan Benjamin Sutton

Dec 31, 2025

Jonathan Sutton, 45, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Elsmere, Kentucky. Born on December 11, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jonathan carried a deep pride for his hometown throughout his life. Known to many as Jon, he embraced life with enthusiasm and found joy in the simple pleasures. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, always...

Alfredo Izzo

Alfredo Izzo

Dec 31, 2025

Alfredo Izzo, age 88, of Cheviot, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in Caserta, Italy, on July 26, 1937, Alfredo was the beloved son of Pietro and Maria Izzo (nee Sestina).

He is preceded in death by his cherished wife, Incoronata Izzo, and his parents, Pietro and Maria Izzo. Alfredo is survived by his three sons: Carmine, Pietro, and...

Victor E. Baffa

Victor E. Baffa

Dec 31, 2025

Victor E. Baffa, affectionately known as Vic, was born on April 21, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He peacefully departed this world on December 31, 2025, at his home in Edgewood, Kentucky, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.

A proud graduate of the University of Tampa, Vic was an Army veteran who exemplified the spirit of service and camaraderie....

Betty Jean Jones

Betty Jean Jones

Dec 31, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Jones, age 63, of Erlanger, Kentucky, on December 31, 2025. Betty was born on May 3, 1962, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to Ellis and Mary Smith (née Sasser).

Betty was beloved for her kind nature and her ability to connect with everyone she met. She married in 1980 and...

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