All Obituaries

Ereca J. (Acre) Dennis, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born in Cross Plains, Indiana to Russell Acre and Clara (Steingrueber) Wells on June 1, 1934. Ereca was an active and involved member of the First Baptist Church in Harrison for over fifty years. She was committed to helping others in any way she could. Ereca was an avid gardener of both flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed canning the fresh produce from her own garden so her family could...

Stephen E. Witko, of West Harrison, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 64. Steve was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on July 14, 1958, to Edward and Gertrude (Menard) Witko. On August 27, 1977, he married Mary Orr and together they were blessed with four children: Olivia, Joshua, Brandon, and Ryan. Steve was a salesman at Whitewater Motors for the past 20+ years. He enjoyed golfing, softball, and swimming, but most of all, he loved spending...

Martha M. Jacob of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on March 19, 2023, at the age of 90.  She was born on August 16, 1932 in Harrison, Ohio to Eberhard and Loretta (nee Arnold) Jacob.  After graduating William Henry Harrison High School she went to work for the school as a secretary and retired from the school district. Martha enjoyed baking and made numerous pies and cakes for her family and also for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church fundraisers. She loved supporting her church and...

Clarence Cleveland Roudebush III better known as Bud or Buddy to his family and oldest friends, 74, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  Bud was born on April 15, 1948 to Frank A. Roudebush and Miriam Benham Roudebush at Fort Hamilton Hospital.  Bud attended Harrison Elementary School, and was a 1966 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School. Bud was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Oriskany during the Vietnam war....

Mary Eileen Cahill, of Cleves, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 89.  She was born on October 21, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Arthur and Marie (nee Rohling) Stirrat. On June 4, 1955, she married Gerald Joseph Cahill and together they were blessed with three children: Greg, John, and Denise. Mary Eileen, Eileen to her friends, and Mom and Grandma to the family, was a caring and supportive parent and friend. From her days on Mt. Adams and Decca Records to raising a...

William "Jeff" Stermer, of Union, KY, pass away on March 11, 2023, at the age of 72.  He was born March 28, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Ruth (Schradin) Stermer.  Jeff was a Purcell High School graduate class of 1968.  He went to work for Provident Bank and worked for many years as a Banker. He then started his own construction business Essco Enterprises. Jeff was always involved in Holy Trinity Catholic Church up until a few years...

Lonzo Keith "Jr.", of West Harrison, passed away on March 14, 2023 at the age of 84.  He was born on January 20, 1939 in Jackson, KY to Alonzo and Edna (Oaks) Keith.  He married Grace Jean Ashbrook on April 30, 1960.  They were blessed with 4 children: Pamela, Patty, Lorraine & Janet.  Lonzo loved horses and enjoyed being outside.  He was an excellent gardener and had a big garden every year.  He was a hard worker starting working at Vine Street...

Cary James Gauslin, of Harrison, passed away 6 days short of being 80 years old on March 4, 2023.  Cary was born on March 10, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Albert and Julia (nee DeVlieger) Gauslin.  When he was 6 years old his family moved to Clearwater, Florida.  Cary met his wife, Cheryl Hachey, through a co-worker at a dance. It took some time before they started dating however he won her over and they were married May 2, 1970.  They were blessed with 2 sons: Christopher...

Anthony Wayne Hulker, of Harrison, passed away on February 23, 2023, at the age of 35. He was born on July 31, 1987 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Richard and Lisa (nee Dillon) Hulker. Anthony enjoyed riding dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, and taking road trips. He loved being with his family and friends.   Those left to cherish his memory are his mother: Lisa Hulker; daughter: Eko Noelle Bringman; Siblings: Branden (Brittany) Hulker and Heather Hulker; nieces and nephews: Payton Young, Liam,...

David E. Shinkle, of Delhi Twp, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born in Milan, Indiana to Donald and Dorothea (nee McClanahan) Shinkle on November 1, 1951. David married the love of his life, Deborah Gibson, on 7/8/1994. David loved coaching and umpiring baseball, football, and basketball. He began coaching and umpiring for his children when they were young and continued umpiring long after they had finished playing. He also thoroughly enjoyed...