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Ned L. Noble
Dec 14, 2025
Ned L. Noble, 79, December 14, 2025, Whitewater Township. Beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” Noble (nee Snyder), devoted father of Brian Noble (Pam), Becky Merrill (Matt) & Bethany McBrayer (Steve), loving grandfather of Brittany Bonert (Jack), Zachery Merrill, Caleb Merrill, Payton Merrill, Olivia McBrayer, Madalyn McBrayer & Millie McBrayer, gr. grandfather of Reagan Bonert & Clint Bonert, beloved son of...
Larry A. Rudisell
Dec 29, 2025
Larry A. Rudisell, 71, Dec. 29, 2025, Miami Heights. Beloved husband of Joyce L. Rudisell (nee Grubbs), devoted father of Rhiannon Moore (Andrew) & Craig Rudisell, loving grandfather of Ian & Kyle Moore, dear son of the late Mary (nee Miller) & Everett Lee Rudisell Sr., brother of Everett Rudisell Jr. (Rita). Larry was a '74 graduate of Taylor High...
James William Wachter Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
James William Wachter Jr., of Miami Heights passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 70, with his wife and son at his side. Beloved husband for 48 years of Sharon Roenker Wachter, devoted father of Timothy A. Wachter (Julie) & the late Michael J. Wachter, loving grandfather of Ava & Tanner Wachter, Hannah Hughes, Kylie & Kaitlyn...
Albert Deffinger
Dec 26, 2025
Albert W. “Al” Deffinger, 83, December 26, 2025, Miami Township. Beloved husband of Paulette Deffinger (Mueller), devoted father of Paul Deffinger, Guy Deffinger & Toby Deffinger (Kelly), loving grandfather of Ryan Deffinger & Carlee Lacey, loving great grandfather of Joanna Deffinger, Kimber Collins, Hunter Lacey, Brooklyn Lodge, Hudson Lodge & Emory Blackburn, beloved son of the late Mildred (nee Ketterman)...
Connie Sue Taylor
Dec 25, 2025
Connie Sue Taylor (McGue), age 81, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John J. Taylor, after only 23 days apart, and her daughter, Kimberly Kerns in 2018.
Connie has now reunited with John, her...
Darryl Herman Walton
Dec 20, 2025
Darryl H. Walton, 60. December 20, 2025. Addyston, Ohio. Beloved husband and best friend of Julie Walton (nee Sturwold). Devoted father of Darryn Walton, the late Zachary Walton, Amanda Garretson (Billy), Clayton Petty and Cassidy Petty. Loving grandfather of Jenna Schwegler (Frankie), Jonny Robertson, Vencent Walton, Ashlynn Walton, Seth Walton, Kennedy Pogue, Zayn Petty and Nash Petty. Loving great- grandfather...
Cathy L. Gould
Dec 20, 2025
Cathy L. Gould (nee Sutton), 70, December 20, 2025, Sayler Park. Devoted mother of Shawn Gould, loving grandmother of 2, beloved daughter of the late Helen (nee Flannery) & Edward Sutton, dear sister of David Sutton, Phyllis Hudson, Marvin Sutton & the late Patty Lewis, Delores Sutton, Joe Sutton & Dennis Sutton. No services. www.dennisgeorgefunerals.com
Gracie Mays
Dec 19, 2025
Gracie Mays, 95, December 19, 2025, Hooven. Beloved daughter of the late Florence (nee McCreary) & John Will Mays, dear sister of Marjorie Haire & the late Doris Mays Earls, Howard Mays, Herbert Mays, Arnold Mays, Charles Mays, Ray Mays, JC Mays, Dorothy Mays & Frank Mays, loving aunt of 24, great aunt of 24, great great aunt of 26+...
Janet Hope Geraci-Kent
Dec 14, 2025
Janet Hope Geraci-Kent
November 24, 1932, (Actual birth date was November 24, 1932, Thanksgiving, not November 28, 1932). The date was recorded wrong on birth certificate.
Jan was a devoted and loving wife to Donald Harrison Kent for 68 years.
She was the loving daughter of Joseph J. and Laura P. Geraci of Twin Lakes, Blue Ash, loving sister of the late Harold...
Mary Esther Brunsman
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Esther Brunsman (nee Isler), 85, December 13, 2025, Miami Heights. Beloved wife of Richard Brunsman, devoted mother of Laurie Lewis (Andy), Richard Brunsman Jr. (Judith), Karen Brunsman, Michael Brunsman (Andrea) & Elizabeth Murphy (Josh), loving grandmother of Peter & Mary Claire Brunsman, Colin, Cate, Michael & Caroline Murphy, beloved daughter of the late Theresa (nee Krier) & Peter Isler,...
Jacqueline Danielle Korb
Dec 7, 2025
Jacqueline Danielle “Jackie” Korb, 38, Dec. 7, 2025, Aurora, IN. Beloved daughter of Rae Anne (nee Feicke) & the late Patrick Korb, devoted mother of Emelyn Claire Korb, loving fiancé of Jeremy Bowers. Also survived by her brother, Andrew Korb (Ginny); their children Scarlett & Evelyn; her brother Cameron Korb (Brittany); their children Waylon, Heaven & Konner. Friends may join...
Michael K Hines
Dec 7, 2025
Michael K. “Mike” Hines, 66, December 7, 2025, Miami Township. Beloved husband of Gina Hines (nee Hughes), devoted father of Chris Hines (Amanda), Brad Hines (Megan) & Andrew Hines (Shelby), loving grandfather of Hunter, Henry, Oaklynd, Harry, Letty, Holden, Sutton & Haven, beloved son of Mitzie (nee Bayless) & Michael L. Hines, dear brother of Mark Hines (Teri), Traci Schultz...
Gracie Joyce Hawkins
Dec 7, 2025
Gracie Joyce Hawkins (nee Cox), 86, Dec. 7, 2025, Miami Heights. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Howard Hawkins, devoted mother of Jennifer Pennington (Jim Jr.) & the late Brent Hawkins, loving grandmother of Kelsey Jeffries; Jayna Leigh & Jayme Lynne Pennington, beloved daughter of the late Inez (McLaughlin) & Arthur Cox, dear sister of Anna “Bobbie” Ford & the...
Michael Bardonaro Sr.
Dec 2, 2025
Michael “Mike” Bardonaro Sr., 76, December 2, 2025, Cincinnati. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ann Bardonaro (nee Casey), devoted father of Phillip Goodin (Genia), Michael Bardonaro Jr. (Cassie) & the late Brian Bardonaro, loving grandfather of Heather, Kailynne, Tanner, Abigail, Camryn & Noah, beloved son of the late Mary (nee Geary) & August Bardonaro Sr., dear brother of August...
John James Taylor
Dec 2, 2025
John James Taylor, 80, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family and love on December 2, 2025. Born on January 22, 1945, to Alice and James Taylor, John was the youngest of three children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Louise (Taylor)Hardy; his brother, Carl Taylor; and his beloved daughter, Kimberly (Taylor) Kerns.
John shared 60 years...
Raymond Clark
Nov 28, 2025
Raymond T. Clark, 74, November 28, 2025, Colerain Township. Beloved husband of Carolyn L. Clark (Witt), devoted father of Erin Clark & Megan Clark-Allen (BJ), loving grandfather of Kristin (Joe), Kiarah, Jordan (Katelyn), Kianna, Jimmy, Jayden, Chloe, Jaymir, gr. grandfather of Adriana, Kendall, Adryiel, Kameron, Nina, Mateo, Kash, Kaydence, Ameer, Koa, Callie & Nora, dear brother of Carol Schrand (William)...
June Anne Stafford
Nov 26, 2025
June Anne Stafford, November 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Boca Raton, FL & a native of Birmingham, England. Devoted mother of Laura Stafford Kirk & Allan Williams, loving grandmother of Alexandra Kirk, beloved daughter of the late Charlotte Ann (nee Hill) & Eric Stafford, dear sister of the late Peter Stafford (the late Shirley). Memorials to the American...
Peggy L. Cherrington
Nov 18, 2025
Peggy L. Cherrington (nee Barnes), 78, November 18, 2025, Cincinnati, OH. Beloved wife of 58 years to William G. Cherrington III; devoted mother of Carrie Anne Barnett (Rick) and the late William Albert Cherrington; loving grandmother of Sydney Anne Barnett and Joseph Albert Barnett; dear daughter of the late Florence (nee Moak) and Albert Barnes.
Peggy served the Oak Hills Local...
Edwin Paul Allen
Nov 17, 2025
Edwin “Paul” Allen, 88, November 17, 2025, North Bend. Beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Allen (nee Hall), devoted father of Steven Allen, Cindy Campbell (Larry), Luther Allen (Sandy) & the late Anthony Allen, loving grandfather of Jessica Pulley, Ryan Campbell, Zach Allen, Luke Allen, Liz Williams & Alyssa Allen, loving great grandfather of Gabe Lacey, Madeline Lacey, Lyle Campbell, Emery...
Jane Toppass Coleman
Nov 15, 2025
Jane Toppass Coleman, 85, died Nov. 15, 2025 at her home in North Bend, OH, after a long illness. She was born June 6, 1940 in Frankfort, KY to Helen Webster Toppass & Clay Toppass, graduated Frankfort High School in ’58 & Eastern Kentucky University in ’62 where she was Prom Queen her senior year. She & Brandt Coleman were...

