Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Aurora Marie Fankhauser beloved daughter of Derek and Jessica (Hauser) Fankhauser passed away June 28, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Aurora is survived by her loving parents Derek and Jessica Fankhauser.  Sister of Adrian Kendall and Luna Fankhauser.  Granddaughter of Betty Tucker, Carl Hauser, Brenda (Shawn) Byrne and Dean Mortensen.

Niece of Eric, Shannon and Sean...

Jun 25, 2022

Joseph Borne, age 57 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Harrison.  Born May 7, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of James and Beverly Ann (Burt) Donnelly.

Joseph married Michael Borne on July 20, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joseph is survived by his husband Michael Borne.  Father of Jennifer Dunbar, Michael...

Jun 18, 2022

Carol Sue Ann Reatherford, age 83 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born January 14, 1939 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana the daughter of Shirley and Dorothy (Clark) Taylor.

Carol married Elmer Reatherford on July 18, 1956 and was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church.

Survived by her loving children...

Jun 13, 2022

David “Dave” F. Hoskins of Bright, Indiana passed away June 13, 2022. Born August 18, 1966 in Pineville, Kentucky the son of the late Fred Hoskins and the late Beverly (Johnson) Benjamin, Dave is survived by his two daughters Erin Hoskins (Konnor Blevins) and Emily “Emma” Brown (Anthony), as well as his two grandchildren Liam Brown and Olivia Brown, and...

May 24, 2022

Theodore E. (“Ted”) Coakley, age 75 of Harrison, passed away May 24, 2022.

He was born July 2, 1946 in Newark, Ohio the son of Lewis H. and Juanita (Loper) Coakley.  He is preceded in death by his lovely wife Janet (Sames) Coakley of 39 years.  Also preceded in death by his brothers Bill Coakley and Tom...

May 18, 2022

Jerry Junior “Mannie” Dole, age 79 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born April 3, 1943 in Dearborn County, Indiana the son of Francis “Punk” and Flossie (Brown) Dole.

Mannie married Polly “Janie” Hall March 6, 1965 in Franklin County, Indiana.  Mannie worked for Sperry Rubber...

May 16, 2022

Patricia Mae Snyder, age 75 of Harrison, Ohio passed away at her home Monday, May 16, 2022.  Born July 21, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Clifford and Emma (Milton) Stockhoff.

Patricia married Stanley Snyder August 8, 1964 in Miamitown, Ohio.

Survived by her loving husband Stanley Gene Snyder.  Mother of Tricia Kay and...

May 15, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Wilhelm, age 67 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home.  Born September 22, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Richard H. and Mary Alice (Cox) Wilhelm.

Kenneth, a Whitewater High School graduate, married Teresa Kelly March 19, 1977 at St. John the Baptist Church in Harrison, Ohio...

Apr 27, 2022

Barry “Chuck” England, age 58 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 16, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Ronald and Elizabeth “Bette” (Leicht) England.

Chuck is survived by his mother Bette England.  Father of James David (Hope) Smith and Sarah Ann Smith.  Grandfather of Isaac, James, Aaron, and...

Apr 25, 2022

Rolland L. Kolb, age 94 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born May 21, 1927 in West Harrison the son of Raymond and Nellie (Hoppins) Kolb.

Rolland was a Harrison High School graduate married Modell Banks and a member of American Legion Post #199 and AM...

Apr 23, 2022

Barbara L. Wolford, age 93 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Harrison Trails in Harrison, Ohio.  Born July 12, 1928 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Thelma (Wyer) Porter.

Barbara is survived by her children Donna (Steve) Elmore, Karen (Dana) Geeding and Ron (Pamela) Wolford.  Grandmother of Meghan, Justin, Jenny, Troy,...

Apr 19, 2022

Gerald Eugene Steelman, age 94, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away in Harrison, Ohio on Monday, April 19, 2022.

Gerald was born to Ernest A. (“Ernie”) and Maude (Yochum) Steelman on November 27, 1927 in Goshen, Kentucky.  Raised in Addyston, Ohio, Gerald went on to marry Virginia (Hildebrand) Steelman on July 4, 1953 in Greendale, Indiana.  He served...

Apr 14, 2022

Jane Faye (Fields) Walker, age 82, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away in her home on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Jane was born on March 14, 1940 to the late Oscar and late Mabel (Bowling) Fields in Clay County, Kentucky. She later married the late Ezra Walker and was the mother to Tamera Heinrich, Elizabeth Davis, Richard Walker,...

Apr 10, 2022

Gerald Davidson, age 75 of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Waters of Batesville in Batesville, Indiana.  Born November 5, 1946 in Batesville, Indiana the son of the Elbert and Alpha (Riley) Davidson.

Gerald a 1964 graduate of New Point High School, married Louetta Hicks on May 7, 1988 at Smyrna Baptist...

Apr 8, 2022

Melody Lynne Eckstein (nee Stopher) passed away unexpectedly in her Harrison home on Friday, April 8, 2022.  Born August 7, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Daughter of Charles and Patricia Stopher (nee Beagle).

Melody, an East Central graduate, worked as an STNA for nearly 20 years. She loved and cared for all of her residents as family and...

Apr 1, 2022

Sean Howard Boettcher, age 52 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away April 1, 2022 in Daytona Beach.  Born November 22, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of William and Sandra (Goodrich) Boettcher.

Sean is survived by his children Vanessa, Faith and Billie. Grandfather of four. Brother of Billy and Cindy Boettcher.  Uncle of Landon, Tara Boettcher and...

Mar 23, 2022

Pokson St. John, age 88 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born May 10, 1933 in Busan, South Korea.

Pokson married Fred St. John October 17, 1970 in South Korea and was a member of Bright Christian Church.

She is survived by her son Andy (Wendy) St. John.  Grandmother...

Mar 21, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Brown, age 95 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born July 8, 1926 in Mount Carmel, Indiana the daughter of Mack and Goldie (Grubbs) Stahl.

Mildred a 1944 Harrison High school graduate married Robert Brown.  Member of Macedonia Christian Church and Drewersburg Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.

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Mar 12, 2022

Michael R. “Mike” Wegford, age 65 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022.  Born October 5, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of John and Dorothy (True) Wegford.

Mike married Mary Garbutt November 12, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Survived by his loving wife Mary (Garbutt) Wegford.  Father of Turina Garbutt, Shawn, Joshua, Deanna,...

Mar 11, 2022

Pat M. Loechel, age 90 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Shawneespring of Harrison.  Born September 3, 1931 in Harrison, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Hazel (Keyes) Ogden.

Pat is survived by her children Karen (Elmer) Getz, Donald Loechel and Scott (Angie) Loechel.  Also survived by her seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren...