Obituaries

Jun 22, 2021

Richard “Casey” Blum, age 59 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 20, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Melvin Bowers and Rose Blum.

Casey is survived by his mother Rose Blum.  Brother of Jodie (Ken) Dawson.  Uncle to Claudia, Tori and Sophia Dawson.

Celebration of Life...

Jun 20, 2021

Gary R. Smith, age 76 of Bright, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born January 31, 1945 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Hazel (nee Randall) and Morton Smith.

Gary retired from Sun Chemical Corporation of Cincinnati Ohio. Member of the NRA, American Field, and the former Bright Liar’s Club.  Gary loved his...

Jun 20, 2021

Jason Richard Law, age 41 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born April 3, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Richard and Elaine (Burt) Law.

Jason graduated from William Henry Harrison High School and Diamond Oaks.

Jason is survived by his father Richard Law.  Father of Ashley Elaine...

Jun 20, 2021

Clayton E. Johnson, age 82 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born September 26, 1938 in Dearborn County, Indiana the son of Emmert and Mable (Kaiser) Johnson.

Clayton, a 1956 Bright High School graduate, married Frances Grubbs August 4, 1962 at St. Lawrence Church in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Clayton owned and...

Jun 10, 2021

Pamela “Pam” Brock, age 73 of Bright, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving Family.  Born July 20, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Verna (Nintrupp) Lierman.

Pam married Doyle Brock November 1966 at Chase Avenue Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Was a member of West Harrison Pentecostal Tabernacle....

May 29, 2021

Katherine M. “Kate” Crowder, age 58 of St Leon, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 11, 1962 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Russell and Joan (Daley) Murphy.

Kate was a member of ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education).

Kate is survived by...

May 25, 2021

Robert M. “Rob” Davis, age 57 of Bright, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  Born May 2, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Melvin Davis and Charlene (Schaurer) Jones.

Rob married Harweda Klem June 14, 1986 at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church in Bright, Indiana.  Rob graduated from William Henry Harrison High School and owed/operated...

May 12, 2021

Harold W. “Bill” Schmitt age 69 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born May 10, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of William and Rita (Amshoff) Schmitt.

Bill is survived by his wife Debora Schmitt.  Father of Monica (Phil Lewis) Schmitt and Tony Schmitt.  Brother of Connie (Ray) Kingsbury and Mark...

May 8, 2021

Hedwig J. Cuglewski age 73 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.  Born April 1, 1948 in Krzepice, Poland the daughter of Mieczyslaw and Eleonora (Wodniok) Grzyb.

Hedwig married Andrew Cuglewski November 15, 1969 in Poland.

Hedwig is survived by her husband Andrew Cuglewski.  Mother of Magdalena Lange and Agata (Lavell) Zachary.  Grandmother...

May 8, 2021

James H. “Jim” Bowling age 52 of Aurora, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Edgewood, Kentucky.  He was born November 1, 1968 in Hamilton, Ohio to Robert Bowling and Margaret (Charles) Ripperger.

Jim grew up in Bright, Indiana and graduated from East Central High School in 1988. He loved sports, and played football as a...

May 4, 2021

James W. “Jim” Willoughby Sr. age 79 of Harrison, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Born July 3, 1941 in Lexington, Kentucky the son of Henry and Ruby (Estepp) Willoughby.

Jim married Shirley (Rothweiler) Brown November 27, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jim is survived by his...

May 1, 2021

Roger Kramer, 89 peacefully passed away at home May 1, 2021.  Born April 23, 1932 in Campbell County, Kentucky the son of Carl and Margaret (Schutz) Kramer.

Loving husband of 66 years to JoAnn Kramer.  Father of Kenneth (Trish) Kramer of Clearwater, Florida, Ron Kramer of Hebron, Kentucky and Judy (Doug) Gula of West Chester, Ohio.  Grandfather...

Apr 29, 2021

William J. “Bill” Noonan age 85 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Hospice of Cincinnati West.  Born April 12, 1936 in Covington, Kentucky the son of William and Emma (Knoll) Noonan.

Bill married Martha Studt July 18, 1959 in Klemme’s Corner, Indiana.  He worked for Nutone for 39 years.  Bill was a volunteer...

Apr 29, 2021

Everett Piercy age 78 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born December 14, 1942 in Monticello, Kentucky the son of Estil and Irene Piercy.

Everett retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service.

Everett is survived by his wife Donna Piercy,...

Apr 24, 2021

Earl David Perry Sr., age 86, of Cleves, Ohio, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born November 3, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky the son of Alfred and Bertha (Rollan) Perry.

Earl married Gloria Jean Mitchell on April 2, 1971 in Hamilton, Ohio, He and his wife raised over 100 foster kids...

Apr 22, 2021

Deborah J. Taylor age 66 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born May 27, 1954 in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Kelsie Taylor and Wanda Corwin.

Deborah is survived by her mother Wanda Corwin and son Kris (Heather) Wegford.  Grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of...

Apr 19, 2021

Ronnie St. John, 70, of West Harrison, IN, passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease on April 19, 2021. He was the youngest of 7 children, born on January 14, 1951 in Oneida, KY to Everett and Myrtle St. John. In 1974 he married Peggy Hofer, and together they raised their two children Natasha and Christina. He...

Apr 19, 2021

David Niles Tillinghast, more widely known as “Dave”, age 67, passed away peacefully Monday, April 19th 2021. Born August 7th, 1953 in Springfield Ohio, second son of Bruce and Catherine (Flannigan) Tillinghast.

David was proud of his achievements as state wrestling champion for Colerain High school as well as his service in the United States Marine Corps. ...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert Metcalf age 64 formally of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio.  Born September 22, 1956 in Batesville, Indiana the son of Leo and Wanda (Johnson) Metcalf.

Robert served his country in the United States Army.

Survived by his children Candy (Jon Jansen) Blum, John Metcalf and Tabitha Metcalf.  Grandfather...

Apr 16, 2021

Leslie “Mimi” Wildermuth age 66 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born January 7, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Kampsen) Dryer.

Mimi is survived by her daughter's Christy (Eric) Muhlen, Kelly (Stephen) Crandall and Stephanie (Bert) Smith.  Grandmother of Devon, Isaac, Carter, Ella, Aubrey, Emree and...