All Obituaries

Jeffrey "Jeff" Edward Becker, of Green Township, passed away on November 27, 2020 at the age of 52.  He was born on October 17, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Glenn and Sharon (nee Kramer) Becker.  Jeff loved helping people and it showed within his career working as a Drug Counselor at Sunrise Treatment Center.  Prior to that he was also a teacher and a police officer. Jeff was a kid at heart and enjoyed making those around him laugh.  He was also a State of...

David R. Windhorst, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 73. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Waldo E. Windhorst and Arlene Reuter.  David married Gayle Ettensohn on November 20, 1971 and together they were blessed with 6 children. David worked for 23 years as a history teacher in the Colerain School District. After retiring from teaching, David went on to become a mortgage broker. David loved to ride motorcycles, travel, coaching sports, playing...

George (Bill) Alfred Betscher, 85, of Elizabethtown, Ohio, passed away on 11/22/2020 at his lifetime home.  He was born June 14, 1935. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Mary Betscher (nee Brett), son David Alfred (Angelia), and grandchildren Danielle, Jordan, Evan, and Joelle Betscher. Bill was predeceased by sisters, Mary Lou Ollier and Betty Jo Retzner.   Consultant to countless businesses, Bill was a true entrepreneur, helpful, innovative and full of...

Clarence Steinmetz, of Harrison, passed away on November 22, 2020 at the age of 92. Clarence was born in New Alsace, IN to Otto Steinmetz and Rosa Steinmetz. He joined the US Army and Served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. Clarence married Corena Freeman on September 5, 1953 in New Alsace, Indiana. Clarence worked for Fernald from 1953 and retired in 1990. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening and helped with the flowers at Harrison Building and Loan. Clarence also enjoyed watching...

Larry Lipscomb, of Harrison, OH, passed away on November 21, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born on January 19, 1935 to Ralph & Shirley (nee Edmondson) Lipscomb. He served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958. He married Carol, the love of his life, May 27, 1983.  He became an instant bonus father of James Howard. Larry enjoyed listening to soft classical music, reading and Being with his friends at the Lawrenceburg American Legion.  Always attended the Navy reunions to be...

Maureen D. (Nee Masterson) Becknell. Age 84, of Sayler Park passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born April 21, 1936 in Hardin County, Kentucky to William and Viola (nee Weatherford) Masterson. She married Richard W. Becknell on May 1, 1954 and they were blessed with three children: Connie, Shari and David. Maureen enjoyed reading, socializing with her friends and shopping. She was active in Granny Scouts and in the Shriners’ Ladies group. Preceded in death by her loving husband:...

After a long struggle with cancer, Gary R. Lowe passed away on November 13, 2020 at the age of 72. Gary was born in Cincinnati oh July 28, 1948 to Ross and Thelma Lowe. Gary was a kind and loving brother to his siblings Duane and Marilyn. After serving in the Navy, Gary worked as a gem cutter, his benevolent nature reflected in the beauty of the gems he created. He also enjoyed working with computers and loved photography. Gary was a kind and gentle giant, whose memory is kept by his...

Corwin “Windy” Gerdes, of Bright, IN, passed away on November 11, 2020 at the age of 82.  He was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1938 to Harry and Della (nee Stern) Gerdes.  A graduate of Elder High School, he then served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963.  Windy married Mary Frances Penquite on May 7, 1966 and they were blessed with three children: Patty, Charles and Gail.  Windy was a TV Technician...

Donald M. Swank passed away on November 11, 2020.  He was born on June 12, 1947 in Columbus, OH to Donald and Elizabeth Swank.  Don served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970.  He worked as an engineer at G.E. and married the love of his life, Roxann.  He retired from G.E. in 1997, enjoying the extra time he could spend fishing, gardening, and woodworking.  Loving husband of Roxann R. (nee. Repschlaeger) Swank, brother to Barbara S. Vogt, son-in-law to...

Geraldine (nee Jordan) Estes, of Harrison, passed away on November 9, 2020 at the age of 97.  Geraldine was born on September 27, 1923 in St. Bernard to the late Matthew and Catherine Jordan (Kirsch).  She married Howard Estes and were blessed with a daughter: Catherine.  She worked as a box maker for ZPI Printing company, but in her later years, she enjoyed watching game shows and loved spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She was an...