Obituaries

Daniel Jansen

Daniel Jansen

Dec 4, 2024

Daniel F. Jansen of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the age of 75. He was the beloved son of the late James J. and Agnes Jansen and was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Trisha Jansen (Kris) Verdin. 

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Jo Monahan Jansen; his sisters,...

Elma F Holliday

Elma F Holliday

Dec 4, 2024

Elma F. Holliday, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at Chesterwood Nursing Home, surrounded by the love and care she so richly deserved. Born on October 30, 1932, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Carl and Oma (Engle) Fields, Elma’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven from her deep family ties and unwavering dedication to her work....

Jeanne Jacobsen

Jeanne Jacobsen

Dec 3, 2024

Jeanne Marie Jacobsen passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at the age of 88 at her home at Twin Lakes in Montgomery, OH. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 6, 1936, to Thomas and Jennie Kovalak (nee Fedurek), both deceased. She graduated from Lakewood High School, attended Indiana University, and received her BA in English from Western...

John David Holly

John David Holly

Dec 2, 2024

John David Holly, a dedicated and talented artist, poet, arts advocate, and dreamer, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Lebanon, Ohio, at the age of 68. Born on December 1, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, John devoted his life to the artistic community of Frederick, Maryland and shared his passion for the arts with everyone with whom he interacted. 

John graduated...

Clifford Bryant

Clifford Bryant

Dec 1, 2024

Clifford Bryant, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at West Chester Hospital, under the compassionate care of Crossroads Hospice. Born on March 19, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of James Bryant and Della (Barnett) Bryant.

Clifford had a wide range of interests, including bowling, fishing, golfing, and camping. He dedicated over 30 years of his...

Frederick Alfred Raleigh

Frederick Alfred Raleigh

Dec 1, 2024

Frederick Alfred Raleigh, affectionately known as Fred, passed away on December 1, 2024, in Mason Ohio. He was born on February 24,1940, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by service, family, and a genuine passion for connection with others.

Fred proudly served in the United States Navy as a Radarman, first on the USS Hunt (DD-674) from 1957 to...

Clarabel Owen

Clarabel Owen

Dec 1, 2024

Clarabel Owen (nee Springer) 92, passed away on December 1, 2024. 

Clarabel was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on May 30, 1932, to Ernest and Agnes (nee McDonald) Springer. 

Clarabel known as Clara or Gram to friends and family is survived by her son Christopher Owen, granddaughter Kaitlin Owen and former daughter in law Kimberly Owen; two brothers Ernest and Jim Springer...

Janet Vance

Janet Vance

Nov 28, 2024

Janet Marie Vance, aged 82, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. Janet passed away from Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 14, 1942, to Richard and Mary Flynn (nee Hanrahan), Janet was a remarkable individual whose life journey reflected her unwavering dedication to her family and profession. After graduating from the...

Mary Katherine Wissman

Mary Katherine Wissman

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Wissman, age 73, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born on November 28, 1950, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clifford and Helen (Duncan) Harrison. Raised in Mount Adams, Mary Katherine was a beloved member of a large family, being one of nine.

 On July 9, 1981, she celebrated her marriage to her...

Jacqueline Richardson

Jacqueline Richardson

Nov 23, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Richardson (nee Knueven) passed away on November 23, 2024, at the age of 85.

Jacqueline, better known as Jackie, was born on September 30, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edward and Evelyn Knueven.

Jackie attended St. Gabriel Catholic School in Glendale. She met Roy Richardson after high school, and he became her loving husband in 1959. Roy preceded her in...

Bradley Staton

Bradley Staton

Nov 21, 2024

Bradley Owen Staton, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Mason, OH, on November 21, 2024.

He was born on March 19, 1933, the first of eight children, to James and Mamie (Snow) Staton in Kentucky.

Brad was married to his loving wife Delores Jean McDonough for 70 years. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2021.

Brad was an Honorably...

Tania de la Rosa Garzon

Tania de la Rosa Garzon

Nov 19, 2024

Tania de la Rosa Garzon, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of November 19, 2024. She was born on November 14, 2002 in Mexico City, Mexico to her loving parents, Luis de la Rosa and Gladys Garzon. Tania graduated from Cincinnati Hill Christian Academy, class of 2021. She was currently attending UC and studying Psychology, pre-med. She fell...

Scott Mallon

Scott Mallon

Nov 17, 2024

Scott Ronald Mallon, 63, of Mason, passed away on November 17, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Scott was born to Hugh Ronald Mallon (Ron) and Bonnie (nee Bisher) Mallon on August 1,1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Scott graduated from Sycamore High School and went on to graduate with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati. Meeting some...

Renee Jones

Renee Jones

Nov 15, 2024

Renee S. Jones passed away on November 15, 2024, at age 48, after a 6-year hard fought battle with breast cancer. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, Renee remained a source of strength, beacon of hope, and inspiration to all who knew her. 

Renee was the beloved wife of Chad Jones; Daughter of Virginia St. Arnold; Cherished sister of Tom...

Joseph Vincent Cesaitis

Joseph Vincent Cesaitis

Nov 15, 2024

Joseph Vincent Cesaitis, 75, of Mason, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15th, 2024. 

Joe was born on February 9th, 1949 to Joseph and Elsa Cesaitis in New York. Growing up with his twin brother Eddie in Queens and later Brooklyn, Joe developed a passion for baseball and mechanical engineering. He earned his undergraduate degree from Pratt Institute...

Phung Pham

Phung Pham

Nov 13, 2024

Phung thi Pham, born December 16, 1943, passed away November 13, 2024, age 80 from 'congestive heart failure'. There will be a viewing and a praying session in the Buddhist tradition on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, at the Mueller Hicks Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 6780 Roosevelt Avenue, Middletown, OH 45005.

Dolores S Yates

Dolores S Yates

Nov 12, 2024

Dolores S. Yates (nee Schreiber), 92 of Mason, passed away on November 12, 2024. Born to Gustav and Emma (nee Kurz) Schreiber on April 22, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. Dolores was a first generation American. Her parents came from Germany to the United States where she was born and raised.

Dolores was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church and for...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Johnson (nee Bowling) of West Chester, Ohio succumbed to her battle with Alzheimer’s on November 12, 2024 at the young age of 68. She was born September 4, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Patti met her best-friend and love of her life, Steven W. Johnson while working at Mike Albert. After dating for a short time, it was apparent the...

Frederick Harry Acree

Frederick Harry Acree

Nov 9, 2024

Frederick Harry Acree, lovingly known as “Harry,” of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully November 9, 2024 at the age of 96. Harry was born October 3, 1928 in Bartow, Florida to Edwin Bruce and Emily Alma (nee McCarthy) Acree. 

Harry served honorably in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. Upon discharge from the service, he...