All Obituaries

If there is one thing to say about Sandi Dressman is her love for life was unmistakable, she had an impeccable eye for detail, a knack for entertaining and always went above and beyond to create a comfortable and loving home for all. Sandi Marie Criswell was born on July 5, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles and Sharon (Rader) Criswell.  She married David Edward Dressman on July 30, 1983 and they were blessed with two sons: Edward David and Nicholas Joseph.  Sandi enjoyed...

Phyllis Grubbs, of West Harrison, lived her life for God and filled every minute with love, happiness, and gratitude.  The smell of pumpkin pie will instantly make her family and friends remember her beautiful smile and laughter.  On September 19, 2022, at the age of 83, while listening to beautiful gospel music, she took her last breath here on earth. Phyllis was born on October 4, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio to Donald and Thelma (nee Stern) Stokes.  She was a great cook and even...

You always knew you were loved when you were around Mary.  She was a mom to many and you always could confide in her with the joys and sorrows of life.  On Sunday, September 18, 2022 Mary Sue (Roy) Garcia Gonzalez, of North Bend, Ohio, passed away at the age of 61.  She was born on April 30, 1961 to the late Archie and Mary (Palmer) Roy and she was the oldest of her siblings: Elizabeth, Judy, Anna, Archie, James, Sandra, Clarence, and Fred.  Mary was the "Fun"...

The sweet smell of Apple Crisp and the delicious taste will always be a wonderful memory of Teresa to her family. She was a great baker and also made the best Fried Chicken, Ham Salad and Lasagna for family celebrations.  On September 5, 2022 Teresa A. Fette, of Harrison, passed away at the age of 65 after a long battle with dementia. The last few years were not how she would want to be remembered.  She would like to be remembered as the dear daughter of Kenneth and Carol (nee...

Many of us don't remember a time when there were no women's sports at William Henry Harrison High School, but June Merten did.  June was the driving force in bringing female sports to the high school for future generations. June Merten, of Harrison, passed away on September 2, 2022, at the age 93. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 11, 1929, to Henry and Alice (nee Dial) Merten. Many in the Harrison community will remember June as being a very special and caring teacher...

Two things Dennis loved, racing and golfing. Not many can say that their last day of life they were doing what they loved but Dennis can.  On August 20, 2022, while playing golf at Fernbank Golf Course Dennis had a massive heart attack/stroke where he passed away on August 24, 2022, at the age of 69.  Dennis J Noppert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 12, 1953, to Joseph and Katheryn (nee Kolb) Noppert. He grew up in Sayler Park and within a tight knit community...

Lake Cumberland and Saturday morning breakfasts will never be the same since Thomas "Tom" A. Wolf, passed away on August 20, 2022, at the age of 80.  He was born on July 8, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Allan and Claire (nee Black) Wolf.  He was the only child and at a young age took to working on cars.  He was a Body Shop Manager for many years.  In his retirement years, he worked various jobs to keep himself busy. He married Barbara A....

Carol Mae Modafari passed away on August 24, 2022, at the age of 80. She had a heart of pure gold, always thinking of others first. Carol was a tremendously hard worker, working at St. Francis / St. George Hospital for many years, but she still always made time for her Friday hair appointments! Carol enjoyed socializing with her family, friends and caring neighbors. Spending many fun years camping, she enjoyed horseshoes and many of the clubhouse activities, often bringing...

Grace wasn’t perfect, but she always lived by the Golden Rule. She didn’t lie, so when she said she was going to heaven on the same day as her husband James, it was not surprise that she passed on that same day, only one year later. Grace was surrounded by her loving family as she passed from this life to the next, on Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 18, 1947, to Emery and Rhoda (nee Stephens) Maury. Grace Maury married James J. Sizemore on...

Shirley J. (nee Knowlton) Mendel passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 84. She was born in Milan, Indiana on January 13, 1938, to Frank and Jeanette (nee Haase) Knowlton. Shirley married Donald “Dale” Mendel and together they were blessed with five children: Doug, Greg, Teresa, Diana, and Lori. Family was the most important thing in Shirley’s life. She was the “fun” grandma always playing games like hide and seek, cards, or whatever the...