Obituaries

May 29, 2024

Joann Canada, age 83, of Delhi, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born the daughter of Melvin “Duke” and Jeanette (Quinn) Joyce on January 23, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joann became a graduate of Seton High School and over the years was employed as a front desk receptionist for...

May 27, 2024

Geraldine Clark, age 77, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 15, 1947, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond and Lillie Fay (Singleton) Bolser.

Geraldine, a Whitewater High School graduate, married James Clark on January 18, 2002, in Paris, Kentucky, worked for Campbell...

May 23, 2024

Jerome Nathan Hovis, age 55, of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born April 27, 1969, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Harold Hovis and Frances “Sue” (Brown) Cochran.

Jerome, a graduate from East Central High School, worked for Merchants Security, attended Revival Chapel in New Trenton, Indiana, where he enjoyed...

May 19, 2024

Kenneth W. “Zipper” Slayback, age 58, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.

Zipper was born the son of William “Bill” and Shedna Rae (Woodrum) “Cookie” Slayback on September 30, 1965, in Hamilton, Ohio.  He was a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School and a drywaller for the Union.

May 18, 2024

Peter Gerald Young, age 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away May 18, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born June 29, 1964, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald and Voula (Lambros) Young.

Survived by his brothers Nick (Lisa Abernathy), and Tom (Patricia) Young.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 6:00...

May 12, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” Gibson, age 71, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was born the son of Delmar and Jean (Morgenroth) Gibson on April 11, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jerry was a woodworker and would make beautiful furniture.  He was also a guitarist and played at many venues in...

May 8, 2024

Jennifer Kolbinsky, age 53, of Okeana, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Kettering, Ohio.

She was born the daughter of James and Gayle (Doll) LeBoeuf on September 13, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a 1988 graduate of Colerain High School.

Jennifer is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Ryan) Schomaker, Mike (Sam)...

Apr 21, 2024

Irene J. Bennett, age 90, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Sunman, Indiana.

She was born the daughter of Chester A. and Ora (Hutchinson) Riley on December 28, 1933, in Owsley County, Kentucky.

Irene is survived by her children, Dave (Lisa) Bennett and Kathryn Feller, and her 11 grandchildren: Josh...

Apr 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Bihr, age 71, departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.  Born the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Schuman) Bihr on January 1, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio. Shirley grew up in Harrison, Ohio, and was a 1971 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School. She was the first in her family to attend college,...

Apr 17, 2024

John was a resident of Harrison, Ohio for 64 years, while maintaining apartments in Clifton, Miamitown, Covington, and Mt. Adams. He graduated from Harrison High School, class of 1977 and then attended the University of Cincinnati from 1978-1985. He was a student and parishioner at St. John the Baptist Grade School as a child and attended masses at St....

Apr 13, 2024

Aaron Hall, age 43, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in West Harrison, Indiana.

He was born on April 26, 1980, the son of Daniel S. and Barbara L. (Grubbs) Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. Aaron was a proud Army Combat Veteran of Iraq in the 101st Airborne Division.  He was a carpenter...

Apr 11, 2024

Arthur “Art” Richard Wolfram, age 87, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence in Harrison, Ohio.

He was born on September 6, 1936, the son of Wendell and Mildred (Weil) Wolfram in Cincinnati, Ohio. A 1954 graduate of Roger Bacon High School, Art went on to marry Phyllis Kroger on...

Apr 9, 2024

Garland W. Fields, age 81, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milan, Indiana. Born May 9, 1942, in Manchester, Kentucky, the son of Oscar and Mabel (Bowling) Fields.

Garland married Carol Stone on July 5, 1972, in Manchester, Kentucky. Garland worked as an Inspector for Hillenbrand, Inc. in Batesville, Indiana for many years....

Apr 5, 2024

Elizabeth Louise Hargis, nee Winkelman, (Betty Lou), passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by family in her last three days.

She was a graduate of Harrison High School in 1967 and a 30-year employee of Hill-Rom in Batesville.

She worked tirelessly as a single...

Apr 3, 2024

Gladys Marie Helton, age 52, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Bright, Indiana.  She was born the daughter of Norman and Rosella (North) Helton on April 8, 1971, in Pineville, Kentucky.  After graduating high school, she went to college for computer coding.

She was survived by her children: Leonard Helton, Norman Johnson,...

Mar 24, 2024

Betty Lou Wurtzler was born on October 7, 1929, to Margaret (Tiny) Wurtzler.  She and her mom lived and worked on a farm, close to Stricker’s Grove.  Betty grew up working on the farm and attending elementary school.  She always had the fondest memories of the farm and her time there.

After her mother passed away at...

Mar 24, 2024

Karen Lynn Donawerth, age 68, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Aurora, Indiana.

Born the daughter of Ivan Eugene and Rose (Pauckner) Donawerth on July 5, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio. A 1972 graduate of North Dearborn High School, Karen was an office manager for Rolling Acres in Harrison, Ohio.

Karen...

Mar 24, 2024

In loving memory of Ruth Leahigh, a resident of Wilmington, Ohio (previously of Harrison, Ohio) who embraced life with a passion for nature and a zest for adventure. She passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by her devoted husband of almost 44 years, Everett Leahigh, her loving daughters, Janelle (Eric) Tucker and Annette (Derek)...

Mar 23, 2024

Stanley Gene Snyder, age 80, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.  Born January 17, 1944, in Colerain Township, Ohio, the son of Henry and Frances (Taylor) Snyder, Jr.

Stanley married the late Patricia Mae Stockhoff on August 8, 1964, in Miamitown, Ohio.

Survived by his...

Mar 18, 2024

Walter J. Nowlin, age 31, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024.  Born June 14, 1992, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Walter Nowlin and Donna (Ennis) Nowlin.

Walter, a 2010 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, worked for Pure Light Power installing Solar Panels.

Walter is survived by his parents Walter...