Obituaries

Diane L. McIntosh

Diane L. McIntosh

Mar 6, 2026

Diane L. McIntosh, born on May 31, 1958, in Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Florence, Kentucky. Diane was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother remembered for her warmth and unwavering dedication to her family.

Diane’s professional journey took her to General Cable, where she worked for many years, contributing her skills and talents to the...

Polly A. Crawford

Polly A. Crawford

Mar 3, 2026

Polly A. Crawford, a cherished member of her community and loving matriarch, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio, at the age of 87. Born on December 19, 1938, the daughter of Henry and Addie West, in Richland, Missouri, Polly’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness and the profound impact she made on...

Carole A. Haas

Carole A. Haas

Feb 26, 2026

Carole A. Haas, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dedicated professional, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1946 the daughter of Joseph Bolser and Flora Mary Ott Hollman, Carole was a cherished member of her community who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering spirit.

Carole graduated from...

Sherry Lynn Collett

Sherry Lynn Collett

Feb 25, 2026

Sherry Lynn Collett, 67, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1958.

Sherry was raised in Okeana, Ohio, and gained her foundational faith in God at Okeana Baptist Church. Life took Sherry on a journey of living in various parts of the country including Vermont and Florida before returning home to...

Debbie Kay Baker

Debbie Kay Baker

Feb 25, 2026

Debbie Kay Baker, born on July 30, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, gracefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Bright, Indiana. She was a radiant soul, whose life was a testament to unwavering faith, profound love, and an enduring commitment to her family and community.

From her earliest days, Debbie exemplified a spirit of determination and compassion. She was...

Pastor David C. Miller

Pastor David C. Miller

Feb 20, 2026

Pastor David C. Miller, a beloved spiritual leader, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30, 1952, in Covington, Kentucky, to James H. and Eva (nee Hall) Miller, and began his life. He was rich with...

Jerry Lee Dorst

Jerry Lee Dorst

Feb 14, 2026

Jerry Lee Dorst, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on April 16, 1944 to Harold and Anna (nee Keyes) Dorst in Hamilton, Ohio.

A 1963 graduate of North Dearborn High School, Jerry married the love of his life, Rhonda Handy, on May 22, 1965, in Harrison, Ohio. He spent his professional...

Robert "Bob" E. Grubbs

Robert "Bob" E. Grubbs

Feb 10, 2026

Robert E. Grubbs, affectionately known as "Bob," was born on October 4, 1933, in Harrison, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternity to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose larger-than-life personality touched the hearts of many.

Bob dedicated a significant portion of his life to education, teaching at...

Anna Marie McCracken

Anna Marie McCracken

Feb 9, 2026

Anna Marie McCracken, age 84, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (nee Holcomb) Donawerth, on February 14, 1941, in Dearborn County, Indiana. She married the late James Edward McCracken on December 28, 1963, in Brookville, Indiana.

Anna is survived by her sons Scott (Johnna) McCracken...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Feb 6, 2026

Linda Brown, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (nee Joachim) Bokelman on September 5, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Linda, a 1966 graduate of North College Hill High School, was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 239 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Linda is...

Sherry Ruth Schlager

Sherry Ruth Schlager

Feb 6, 2026

Sherry Ruth Schlager (nee Hochscheid), the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (nee Fernbach) Hochscheid; beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Bill” Schlager; loving mother of Jody (Todd) Rivera of Harrison, Ohio, and the late Connie Jean Gaiser Harper (the late Billy Harper); dear caring and loving grandmother of Lucas (Jordan), Jacob (Paris), and Rachel Rivera of Harrison, Ohio,...

Geraldine "Geri" I. Richards

Geraldine "Geri" I. Richards

Jan 26, 2026

Geraldine “Geri” I. Richards, age 99, of Harrison, Ohio, peacefully passed away in Harrison, Ohio. Born on August 31, 1926, the daughter of Marshall and Elizabeth (nee Pritchard) Wade in Akron, Ohio. She married Wade Richards on June 14, 1947.

Geri was the loving mother to her surviving children, Toni (Calvin) Smith, Kenneth “Casey” Richards, and Terri Ann (Gary) Minneman, five...

Dr. Richard H. Morris

Dr. Richard H. Morris

Jan 23, 2026

Dr. Richard H. Morris, 95, died Jan. 23 during surgery for a broken hip. He was born March 6, 1930, to Howard and Margaret (nee Horton) Morris in North Bend, Ohio. As a teen, he worked part-time at the family-owned Morris Bros. Market, and graduated from Taylor High School in 1948. He earned a B.S. from the University of Cincinnati,...

Terrence Jackman

Terrence Jackman

Jan 12, 2026

Terrence “Terry” Jackman, age 79, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Terry, the son of the late William Fredrick and Anna (McCracken) Jackman, was born March 4, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan.

Terry, a graduate from Mount Healthy, class of 1964, earned a degree at the University of Cincinnati. He married Susan Katherine Dehner on...

Bertie L. Jacob

Bertie L. Jacob

Jan 11, 2026

Bertie L. Jacob, a cherished member of her family and community, was born on August 17, 1939, in St. Leon, Indiana. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Bertie dedicated many years of her career to contributing significantly at Sperry Plastic & Rubber and later at Argosy Casino....

Alexis Renee Johnson

Alexis Renee Johnson

Jan 6, 2026

Alexis Renee Johnson, aged 19, of North Bend, Ohio passed away suddenly on January 6, 2026. Born July 17, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the loving daughter of Don Johnson, Jr., and Lori Varble.

A 2024 graduate from Taylor High School, Alexis worked for Dairy Queen in Harrison. In Lexi’s free time, she found comfort and joy in the things she loved...

Larry Allen Greene

Larry Allen Greene

Jan 4, 2026

Larry Allen Greene, a dedicated engineer and estimator, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Sharonville, Ohio. Born on June 27, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Larry spent a remarkable 43 years of his professional life contributing to Babcock & Wilcox, where he earned respect for his expertise and commitment to excellence.

Larry's journey through life began in Akron, where...

Lyla Kay Rees

Lyla Kay Rees

Jan 4, 2026

Lyla Kay Rees, a precious and deeply loved daughter, was born sleeping on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Though she was not born alive, she was cherished beyond measure by her parents, Sean Rees and Alexis Louden, who held her close and surrounded her with love.

While Lyla never had the chance to take a breath in this world,...

Ruth Lorraine Lewis

Ruth Lorraine Lewis

Jan 4, 2026

Ruth Lorraine Lewis (nee Pruitt) of Brush Fork Road, Guilford, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Milan, Indiana, at the age of 93. She was born on January 9, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Alma (Thacker) and Rufford Pruitt.

Following high school graduation, Ruth was accepted into nursing school but decided to postpone her studies to marry and start...

Roxie Louise Howard

Roxie Louise Howard

Jan 4, 2026

Roxie Louise Howard, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 19, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roxie's warm spirit and nurturing heart were evident throughout her life.

Roxie was proud to be a high school graduate who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her role as a homemaker...