All Obituaries

James Lawrence “Jimmy” Moody, 66, got his angel wings on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Bridgetown Nursing and Rehab Center. Born to Larry and Jane (nee Blasdel) Moody on May 25, 1956, Jimmy was faced with a lifetime of challenges due to Down’s Syndrome. That never stopped him from always having a smile and a hug for everyone he met, even strangers and especially babies. Jimmy was a very social person and loved to dance and sing. He was a good athlete, winning many swimming...

Just 12 hours before her 97th birthday, on August 3, 2022, Jean G. Michaels (nee Guethlein) departed for heaven. Due to her affinity for celebrating birthdays, it's only fitting that she spent her day in heaven celebrating.  The day ended with a beautiful double rainbow across the Cincinnati sky just as the sun was setting. A definite sign from above that the party was a rockin' in true Jean style. Jean was born on August 4, 1925, to Albert and Esther (nee Dornette)...

Mildred “Millie” Jeffery, of Harrison, passed away on July 14, 2022, at the age of 88. She was born in Breathitt Co., Kentucky on December 18, 1933, to Winston and Ellafair (nee Calhoun) Elkins. In December or 1950, Millie married George Edward Jeffery and together they were blessed with 3 children: Pamela, Mark, and Kimberly. Millie was a long time Harrison resident, from 1957 to present. She was a busy lady. Millie was a photographer, specializing in wedding photography. She...

Saturday, July 23, 2022, the family of James “Jim” Mahon lost a great husband, father, grandfather, and coach. Dementia is a cruel disease. The Mahon family finds comfort in knowing he is now at peace. James L. Mahon was born on January 11, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Florence (nee Maley) Mahon. He grew up in Fairmont and graduated from Roger Bacon High School. On May 15, 1965, Jim married Barbara Gail Annis and together they were blessed with four children: James,...

With his family by his side, Elmer “Rick” Keller, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Elmer H and Mary Ann (nee Mueller) Keller. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. On June 8, 1968, he married Beverly Jean Williams and together they were blessed with 2 sons: Keith and Jonathan. Elmer worked for National Distillers for many years, meanwhile...

John never had a loss for words, and was always willing to share a story or two.  He would only be a call away if anyone needed anything and would give the shirt off his back to a stranger. On July 21, 2022, surrounded by his family, John D. Roudebush, of Okeana lost his battle to cancer after a long and courageous fight.  John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on Nov. 18, 1976, to John Jr. and Eva Roudebush. John grew up on a farm where he developed a passion for bailing hay and...

Nancy J. Hogue, of Harrison, passed away on July 11, 2022, at the age of 78. Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph J and Georgiana (nee Sehlhorst) Schenk on November 29, 1943. In April of 1960, she married Gerald D Hogue, and together they were blessed with 5 children: Donald, Karen, Kathleen, Charles, and Rebecca. Nancy enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and cooking. She was a great cook. Nancy had a good heart and cared very deeply for her family. Nancy’s memory will live on...

John D. Richardson Jr., of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to John D. Sr and Edna (nee Kolb) Richardson on September 12, 1942. John proudly served in the United States Marines. He graduated cum laude from the University of Cincinnati. John worked for Cincinnati Milacron and Verizon as a computer programmer. He loved his gadgets and computers. John lived in Brandon, Florida for 30 years, but had moved back to the area after...

Edythe (nee Will) Schroeder, of Bright, Indiana passed away July 5, 2022, at the age of 72. Edythe was born in Cincinnati to Carroll Will Sr. & Dorothy (nee Paff) Will.  She married Dale Schroeder on October 13, 1973, and together they were blessed with 4 children: Dale, Douglas, Emily, and Erica.  In her younger years she was good at softball, volleyball & bowling.  She enjoyed traveling to Michigan, especially to see the Lighthouses.  Edythe also enjoyed...

On July 4th, while we were all celebrating here on earth, there was a great reunion for Sylvia L. Maurer.  Sylvia was born on February 8, 1926, in Cincinnati, to Harry W. Knue and Marie Pessler Knue.  She was the third of 16 children.  At a young age she loved babies and with 13 younger siblings she had practice.  She married James Robert Maurer on June 18, 1949, and together they started their family and were blessed with 5 children: James, Daniel, Mary Jane, Thomas...