Obituaries
Daniel L. Bickers
Aug 20, 2025
Daniel L. Bickers, age 84, of Elsmere, Kentucky, departed this life on August 20, 2025. Born on February 23, 1941, in Sparta, Kentucky, he was the son of Robert and Lucille Bickers (née Hughes).
Dan is preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Lucille, and two beloved daughters, Donna Mullins and Darlene Bickers, also by his siblings, Bob Bickers,...
Shyloe Lee Bright
Aug 19, 2025
Shyloe Lee Bright, age 50, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 16, 1974, to Bernard Wegford and Jill Marie Sunderhaus.
Shyloe is preceded in death by her mother, Jill Marie Sunderhaus. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 10 years, Johnny E. Bright; her father, Bernard Wegford; her...
Joshua Lee Blackburn
Aug 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Lee Blackburn, age 36, of Florence, Kentucky, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Joshua was born on March 27, 1989, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to Tracy L. and Yvonne M. Kennedy (nee Rollins).
Joshua was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Anna Gayle. He is...
Carolyn Kay Wilham
Aug 19, 2025
Carolyn Kay Wilham, a loving and selfless soul, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Edgewood, Kentucky. Born on February 6, 1944, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, Carolyn brought warmth and kindness into the lives of those lucky enough to know her.
A dedicated registered nurse, Carolyn devoted her life to caring for others, embodying compassion in every aspect of her...
Ila Jeanetta Lockard
Aug 18, 2025
ILA Jeanetta Lockard 82 years old (born January 26, 1943) died suddenly on August 18, 2025, in the morning after breakfast while residing in Villasprings Skilled Nursing Home, in Erlanger Ky. and under Hospice care since July 11, 2025.
ILA fell victim to a stroke while in her home on June 23rd of this year and received care at St. Elizabeth...
Mary Elizabeth Schraffenberger
Aug 18, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Schraffenberger, age 84, of Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2025, after a reoccurrence of cancer. Born on March 10, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Decker (nee Hogan).
Mary was preceded in death by her loving mother, Catherine, her father, Nicholas, and her siblings: Frank Decker, Tom Decker, Sue...
Raymond D. Mills
Aug 17, 2025
Raymond D. Mills age 86, of Burlington, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 26, 1939 to the late Raymond and Dorothy Mills (nee Mullikin).
Beside his parents he was preceded in death by his Sister, Bonnie Suedkamp.
Raymond is survived by his beloved Wife of 36 years, Carlyn L. Mills (nee Bray);...
Glenn Harris
Aug 16, 2025
Glenn Harris, age 67, of College Hill, Ohio, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 11, 1958, to Jack and Ruby Harris (née Taylor), Glenn was a cherished member of his community and family.
Glenn is preceded in death by his beloved father, Jack Harris; mother, Ruby Harris; fiancé, Victoria Toliver; son, Eugene Jones; and...
Joseph Urk
Aug 15, 2025
Joseph Albert Urk, age 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the loving parents of Virgil and Edna Urk (nee Spreder).
He is survived by his loving son Christopher (Tami) Urk, his daughter Kelly (John) Allgeier and a cherished niece Hollie (Rob Harrison) Myers. Joe’s...
Laura Jean Orsburn
Aug 15, 2025
Laura Jean Orsburn, age 84, of Latonia, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky, on April 24, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of Alphus D. and Verna B. Hutton (nee Walls).
Laura is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Verna B. Hutton; father, Alphus D. Hutton; and her sons, Jeff S. Orsburn and...
Stella Borgemenke
Aug 15, 2025
Stella M Borgemenke (nee Ames), age 84, of Cincinnati is the beloved wife of 67 years of Neal "Ben" Borgemenke. She was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk England, on April 5, 1941, one of ten children of Henry and Mary Ames.
She shared her many memories of growing up during the war as she lived near an American base. As...
Jason F. Crowell
Aug 14, 2025
Jason F. Crowell, age 54, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on April 15, 1971, in Covington, Kentucky, Jason was the treasured son of Jerry F. and Barbara J. Crowell (née Karrick).
Jason’s greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted father and the proudest dad to his sons, Jordan F. (Catie) Crowell,...
Michael Huber
Aug 14, 2025
hi Michael T. Huber, age 71, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on September 14, 1953, in Cincinnati, he was the beloved son of Thomas and Gloria Huber (nee Lastoria).
Michael is survived by his loving daughter, Kelly (Bobby) Curtis; sons, Christopher (Jen Dale) Huber, Jason (Maria) Huber, and Michael "Moose" (Shannon) Huber; sister, Kathy (Tom)...
Christina Lynn Miskell
Aug 13, 2025
Christina Lynn Miskell, affectionately known as Christine or Chris, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Corinth, Kentucky, surrounded by her beloved family after a valiant battle against cancer. She was born on June 6, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her.
Christine dedicated many years of her life to...
Karen Sue Townsend
Aug 13, 2025
Karen Sue Townsend born on September 12, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Winchester, Kentucky. She was a dedicated daycare provider who cared for many children throughout her career, touching the lives of families in her community.
Karen will be remembered for her love of animals, her passion for fishing with her husband during their younger...
Kevin Patrick Gastright
Aug 12, 2025
Kevin Patrick Gastright, born August 10, 1964 in Harrison, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2025 in Dayton, Kentucky. He was truly a bright light in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Kevin's journey on earth was one marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God that inspired those around him. Though he may have left this...
David Koo
Aug 12, 2025
David Koo, age 51, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati on December 17, 1973, to John and Madalyn Koo (nee Pennington).
David was preceded in death by his father, John Koo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Brandie Koo (nee Klousis); son John Liam Koo; his mother, Madalyn...
Eileen Gruber
Aug 12, 2025
Eileen Walters Gruber, age 93, of Western Hills, died August 12, 2025. Eileen is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Gruber. She was born September 30, 1931, the daughter of John and Josephine Walters (nee Grause).
Eileen is the mother of Tom (Nancy) Gruber, Mary Jo (Mike) Haverkamp Sr, Gary (Dina) Gruber, Mark (Teri) Gruber Sr, John (Kim) Gruber and...
Val Howard Smith
Aug 11, 2025
Val Howard Smith, age 84, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born in Cincinnati on February 14, 1941.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years on September 15th, Gale Ann Smith (née Sanger).
Val was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Aleene (née Ewing) and his brother, Albert Smith Jr.
He is also survived...
June Elizabeth Urk
Aug 9, 2025
June Elizabeth Urk, age 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the loving parents of Richard and Bettie Dreizler (nee Adamson). They both preceded her in death.
June was survived by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Joseph A. Urk who unexpectedly passed away...
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