All Obituaries

Randal Ketron passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the age of 63.  Randy leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, but together for 37 years, Tracy Bauer. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ken and Dottie "Dorothy" and brother: Ken. He leaves behind his sister: Jenifer and brother: Tim (Laura).  Randy also leaves behind his children: Kristina, Joshua, Brandon and Venessa. Randy was an EMT and Volunteer Firefighter for many years. He...

Daniel R. Hering, of Harrison, passed away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 60.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 21, 1963, to Robert G. and Margaret (nee Tierney) Hering.  In his youth, Daniel enjoyed fishing, but his main hobby was sports. There wasn’t a sports-related question for which he didn’t know the answer. He was a proud supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. He also supported his local teams, Harrison Youth Football and Harrison...

  Meril L Todd, of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born to Mack and Ruth (nee Cope) Todd on September 20, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio. On November 24, 1973, Meril married Linda Burlage and together they were blessed with one son: Douglas. Meril proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion and served on Honor Guard. Meril loved his family and spending time at Lake Cumberland. He also enjoyed...

Dorothy Wiwi (nee Kerr), 97 passed away at her home the morning of September 14, 2023. She was the beloved mother of: Suzanne (Terry) Gibson, Carol (Michael Kelly) Wiwi, Robert Gale, and Larry (Robin) Wiwi. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband: Paul; her daughter: Kathleen; her parents: John and Josephine; and brothers: Richard and Robert. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Per Dorothy's request,...

Mary Booker (nee Betscher) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her children. Born on May 26,1944 to George and Margaret Betscher, Mary grew up on a beautiful farm in Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Mary is survived by her two children: Ann (Derek) Scranton and Chris Booker; sister: Judy (Al) Schneider; sister-in-law: Margaret (Jim) Betscher; grandchildren: Jake and Cole Booker, Adam and Abby Scranton, and her many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents:...

Arthur Henry Schroot of Sayler Park, passed away at his home on September 12, 2023, at the age of 90.  He was born on October 18, 1932, in Cincinnati to Ferd and Helen (nee Mauch) Schroot.  After high school he went to work as a milkman for a year and decided to join the Marines.  He served during the Korean War serving from 1950 to 1954.  After his discharge he went to surprise his sister at a bar and that was the evening he met the love of his life Roselle Dawson. ...

Roy E Burton, of Okeana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born to John and Frieda (nee Proffitt) Burton on February 16, 1946, in London, Kentucky. John married Wilma Youngblood and together they were blessed with five sons: Ed, Randy, Mark, Jim, and Chad. Roy enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and working on his Volkswagen Bug. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife: Wilma Burton; devoted...

Susan A. (nee Berry) Hyre, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 87. She was the eldest child born to Browning and Leona Berry on September 20, 1935, in Lynn, Indiana . She had two siblings: the late Lucile Parker and the late David Berry. On March 5, 1955, Susan married John F. Hyre.  She was a devoted wife and mother of 2 children: John Allen and Pamela.  She had 6 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Her love for both...

J. Richard “Dick” Wilson, Jr., of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 5, 1941, to J. Richard Sr. and Mildred (nee Morgan) Wilson. On September 15, 1962, Dick married Mary Ellen Kraus, and together they were blessed with two children: James and Gregory. Dick selflessly invested himself to many volunteer projects throughout his lifetime. He served as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America for 50...

Bertram J. Dole III, of Cincinnati, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 64.  He was one of 8 children born to Bertram J. Dole Jr and Grace (nee Clark) Dole.  He grew up on their family farm in Harrison and he graduated from William Henry Harrison High School. Bertram was preceded in death by his father Bertram J. Dole, Jr..   Bertram is survived by his mother: Grace Dole, 3 children, 7 siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and...