All Obituaries

James A. "Jim” Frey Jr., of Harrison, passed away on September 25, 2020 at the age of 62.  Jim was a member of the Sons of American Legion Yeager Benson Post 199, the Harrison Moose Lodge, and the VFW. He was an avid fan of HYF, Cincinnati Reds and Bengals.  Jim was the loving son of the late James A. and Wilma (née Corey) Frey,  beloved brother of Debra (Rick) Rolfes, Diane (Terry) McKain and the late Ken (Katie) Frey.  Also survived by...

Carol (nee Martini) Reilmann, of Milan, IN, passed away on September 25, 2020 at the age of 68 at her home with her family by her side. Carol was born on August 7, 1952 to Stephen and Margaret (nee Spille) Martini. She was a 1970 graduate of Seton High School. She went to work for United Savings Association Bank as a teller and worked her way up to bookeeper. Carol married Michael Reilmann on October 6, 1973 and they were blessed with two sons: Michael and Richard. Carol's happy place...

Judith G. (nee Sharp) Gray, passed on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 70.  She was born on September 29, 1950 to Charles R. and Violet M. (nee Snabley) Sharp.  She was a 1969 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School. She was a full-time mom of Sandra, Terry, Michael, Sherry, and Steven.  Judy always put her children first and was active in PTA and all the activities going on.  She loved Bingo and enjoyed listening to Bands and dancing.  Judy’s...

Thomas J. "TJ" Loper III, of Delhi Township, passed away on September 9, 2020 at the age of 35. TJ was born on May 6, 1985 in Cincinnati to Thomas J. and Loper Jr and Teresa Loper. He was an Oak Hills High School graduate and then went to Thomas Moore College where he received his degree in Business Management.  TJ's life revolved around his son Victor. He was also a member of the Mason at Northbend Lodge, just like his grandpa Loper. He enjoyed fishing, and when he was...

James A. Girten, resident of Sayler Park, passed away at his home on September 8, 2020 at the age of 94. Survived by two children: Bruce and wife, Linda, and Denise Frey; grandson: Justin Frey; and long-time friend Virginia English. Jim was a long-time Elder at the Delhi Presbyterian Church in Sayler Park and a pillar of the community. Jim was born December 4, 1925 in Sayler Park on Jersey Ave. and lived and worked his whole life in Sayler Park. He attended Western Hills High School...

Earl “Sonny” Corson, of Harrison, passed away on August 27, 2020 at the age of 83.  He was born on October 22, 1936 in Crosby Township to Earl A. and Grace (nee Roessler) Corson.  He served in the US Army and the US Airforce full time for 40 years.  He married Susan J. Sheppard Childress on October 25, 1980.  He became an instant dad to Susan’s children: Kevin and Stephanie.  Earl served his country in the US Army and then also as a Sheet Metal...

Douglas Pessler, of Cincinnati, passed away on August 25, 2020 at the age of 55. He was born on April 14, 1965 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to David "Dugan" and Mary (nee Miller) Pessler. He graduated from Elder High School and then graduated from the University of Cincinnati. He ran many businesses and enjoyed playing poker.  Doug was preceded in death by his father David "Dugan" Pessler.  Survivors include his daughter: Alexis Pessler;...

Crystal A. "Chris" (nee Hadley)  Baumann, passed away on August 24, 2020 at the age of 77 due to Covid. She was born on December 1, 1942 to Willard and Evelyn (nee Smith) Hadley.  She married Earl Baumann and they were blessed with two children: Earl and Tammy.  Crystal loved shopping especially at Kohls.  She had a loud sense of fashion and taught her children to always shop the clearance items first.  She enjoyed bowling and golf.  Crystal was also...

Michael S. Simpson, of Hamilton formerly of Harrison, passed away on August 21, 2020 at University Hospital, at the age of 59. He was born on October 15, 1960 in Harrison to Joseph and Sharon (nee Stuart) Simpson. He was an Elder graduate. He worked at Interstate Trailer as a welder. Survivors include his father: Joseph Simpson; children: Sheila (Harry) McCane, Crystal (David) Cooper, Stephanie (Jamie) Collins, and Michael Simpson; grandchildren: Andrew Roberts, Cyrus McCane, Kendra &...

David A. Wise, age 64, of Hidden Valley, passed away on August 19, 2020.  David was born on October 8, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Ronald R. and Charlotte (nee Kellis) Wise.  He married Maryann Wibbels on January 8, 1977.  David worked for 25 years at Metal Treating Inc. as an engineer.  After retiring he enjoyed being on the Boat Patrol at Hidden Valley Lake.  David enjoyed fishing, Boating, Camping and Golfing.  He was also proud of being a Eagle...