Obituaries

Nathan Ramsey

Nathan Ramsey

Aug 7, 2025

Nathan Livingston Ramsey passed away on August 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, love, compassion, and kindness that touched the lives of his family and friends. His family has been deeply moved by the outpouring of love they have received from Nathan’s friends. They’ve been blessed to hear accounts of how Nathan helped and supported them. He made...

Vivian Dominguez

Vivian Dominguez

Sep 3, 2025

Vivian Ramirez Dominguez, 65 of Cincinnati, passed away on September 3, 2025. Born to Bernardo and Asuncion (nee Nociete) Ramirez on September 14, 1959, in the Philippines.

Vivian was a quiet woman who enjoyed the presence of her family. She liked to cook meals for them and celebrate Christmas, where they could all be together.

Vivian had a passion for playing games....

Gary Elizabeth Robben

Gary Elizabeth Robben

Aug 28, 2025

Gary Elizabeth Robben, 79 of Mason, passed away on August 28, 2025. Born to Arch and Alice (Orndorff) Lewis on February 9, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Gary had a true gift for nurturing life. With her green thumb, she could make anything bloom, her garden was a living masterpiece, bursting with color, beauty, and peace. It was her sanctuary, a reflection...

Gladys C Altherr

Gladys C Altherr

Aug 27, 2025

Gladys C. (nee Schulte) Altherr was born on March 12, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio. She was a cherished individual whose legacy will resonate through her family, friends, and community.

Gladys was known for her unwavering spirit and her dedication to engaging with those around her....

Richard Johnston, Jr

Richard Johnston, Jr

Sep 10, 2025

Richard Alexander Johnston, Jr., 82, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.

Rick was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 8, 1943, to Richard Alexander Johnston, Sr. and Arvena Dunaway Johnston. He graduated from St. Henry’s High School in Erlanger, Kentucky. Rick then attended the University of Cincinnati where he studied mechanical engineering and participated in the...

H. Lee Schaeffer

H. Lee Schaeffer

Sep 8, 2025

H. Lee Schaeffer, 83 of West Chester, passed away on September 8, 2025. Born to Harold and Blanche (nee Chartrand) Schaeffer on May 4, 1942, in Niskayuna, New York.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Susan (nee Wurz) Schaeffer, children, Amy (Santiago) Abreu, Carrie Carter and Samantha Armstrong, grandchildren, Derek (Tiffany) Carter, Joshua Carter, Madison Schaeffer, and Sophia Armstrong, great...

Dragutin Gajic

Dragutin Gajic

Sep 2, 2025

Dragutin Gajic, age 74, of Mainville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, surrounded by his family. Born in Teslic, Bosnia, he immigrated to the United States in 1997, where he built a new life with his family. Dragutin was an avid fisherman with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years,...

Frederick Steven Duvelius

Frederick Steven Duvelius

Aug 28, 2025

Frederick Steven Duvelius, known fondly as Fred, was born on May 30, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at his home in West Chester, Ohio, on August 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones who cherished him deeply.

Fred dedicated over 30 years of his life to working as a custodian within the Lakota School District. Throughout his career, he...

Donna J. Schragal

Donna J. Schragal

Aug 27, 2025

Donna J. Schragal, affectionately known to many as Donni, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 in Maineville, Ohio at the age of 80. Born on January 8, 1945 and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Donna was a radiant presence in the lives of all who knew her.

Donna graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1963 and went on to earn...

Terry Issa David

Terry Issa David

Aug 24, 2025

Terry Issa David, 66 of Cincinnati, passed away on August 24, 2025. Born to Issa and Nada David on May 10, 1959 in Jordan. 

Terry enjoyed traveling back to Jordan to see family and friends. He was a laid back guy who lived a simple lifestyles that included spending time with his kids and his wife and joking every chance he...

Norma Nelson

Norma Nelson

Aug 23, 2025

Norma (Verboomen) Nelson, age 95, at rest Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Barrington of West Chester in West Chester, Ohio. Born January 26, 1930 in Chicago, daughter of the late Henry and Ethel Verboomen, beloved wife of Gordon Nelson (deceased), loving father of Deborah Winter and Sharon Rausch, cherished grandmother of Bethany (Josh) Noble, Kristy (Cody) Murphy, Stephen Rausch...

Richard A Stath

Richard A Stath

Aug 23, 2025

Richard A. Stath, age 72, of West Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Fred and Viola Mae (nee Krull) Stath.

On October 18, 1975, Richard married his best friend, Judith. Richard worked as a truck driver in the construction business. He was always there to...

Ernest Jesse Mendoza, Jr

Ernest Jesse Mendoza, Jr

Aug 23, 2025

Ernest Jesse Mendoza, Jr. (49) of West Chester, passed away on August 23, 2025, with his family by his side. Ernest was born on February 17, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, to Ernest Jesse Sr. and Juanita (née Pacheco) Winters. 

He was lovingly raised by his mom and dad, John Winters, whose care and guidance deeply shaped his life. Ernest was...

James Edward Collins

James Edward Collins

Aug 23, 2025

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James Edward Collins, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 76 in West Chester, Ohio. Born on July 16, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, Jim led a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and friends.

For over 30 years, Jim served...

Betty Jean Gilliam

Betty Jean Gilliam

Aug 22, 2025

Betty Jean Gilliam was born on February 8, 1935, in Harlan, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully in her home on August 22, 2025, at the age of 90 (she was very proud of that!). Betty was predeceased by her husband, Omar Richardson Gilliam, who passed away in 1995, as well as her parents, Emmett F. and Eva (nee Montgomery) Harris,...

Darlene Koller

Darlene Koller

Aug 21, 2025

Darlene Margaret Koller, 79 of Mason, passed away on August 21, 2025. Born to Elmer and Eleanor (nee Lintz) Nauman on January 3, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Darlene was the definition of a mother, she loved with all her heart, was extremely generous and kind. She had a heart of gold and always remembered to share her love with her family.

Darlene enjoyed...

Patricia Young

Patricia Young

Aug 21, 2025

Patricia Jean (nee Ethofer)Young of Mason, OH, 88, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025.

Patricia was born in Omaha, NE to Stephen and Margaret (nee Sullivan) Ethofer on May 14, 1937. She was the youngest of seven children.

She met Donald Rex Young, her “forever true North” at Lake Okoboji, Iowa when she was 16. They were inseparable until Don’s enlistment...

Hazel V. Maushart

Hazel V. Maushart

Aug 20, 2025

Hazel V. Maushart (née Brewster) March 15, 1941 – August 20, 2025

Hazel V. Maushart, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Middletown.

Born on March 15, 1941, in Nancy, Kentucky, Hazel made her home in this area for the past 54 years. She was known to many in...

Danny Barrett

Danny Barrett

Aug 19, 2025

Danny Howard Barrett, 78 of Loveland, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born to Estel and Glenna (nee McDaniel) Barrett on April 8, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Danny was a sports fanatic and a diehard University of Kentucky basketball fan. He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and OSU football, but his favorite team was the UK Wildcats.

Danny met the love of...

Joshua Darst

Joshua Darst

Aug 18, 2025

“Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Joshua Eric Darst, 21 years old, was born November 6, 2003, in Lancaster, Ohio, and died August 18, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio, after a tragic accident. Joshua was a...