Obituaries

Harold E Rolfe

Harold E Rolfe

Oct 6, 2025

Harold Rolfe,

age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, October 6, 2025 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.

He was born October 5, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio son of the late Harold & Mary Jean (Whiteside) Rolfe. On August 24, 1969, he married Brenda Sue (Clevenger) Rolfe, who survives.

A US Army Vietnam War Era Veteran, Harold had retired...

Robin Lansing Smalley

Robin Lansing Smalley

Oct 3, 2025

Robin Lansing Smalley, age 58, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was born July 27, 1967 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Orville Eugene Lansing and Barbara Ellen (Goodwin) Rumpke. On September 3, 1991 she was united into marriage to James Smalley, who survives.

Robin graduated from Lindsey Wilson...

Lee S Burns

Lee S Burns

Sep 29, 2025

Lelina Sue "Lee" Burns,

age 70, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, formerly of the Wilmington, Ohio area, passed away early Monday morning, September 29, 2025 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was born January 13, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Roderick Layne & Amelia Beatrice (Cowden) Lisk. On June 14, 1997 at Faith Lutheran Church in Wilmington,...

James Allen Barber

James Allen Barber

Sep 24, 2025

James Allen Barber, age 66, of Mount Orab, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.

He was born September 1, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio, son of William Edward and Tulane Gay (Boothby) Barber.

Jim retired from Barrett Paving Materials in Cincinnati after more than 20 years of dedicated service as a truck driver. A lifelong...

Paul Vaughn

Paul Vaughn

Sep 23, 2025

Paul Vaughn, age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.

He was born May 11, 1942 in Maysville, KY, son of the late Lester Graham Vaughn and Flora Jane Johnson Vaughn.

He was a member of Wilmington Church of Christ; veteran of the U.S. Navy; graduate of Chillicothe High School Class...

Linda Sue Hughes

Linda Sue Hughes

Sep 23, 2025

Linda Sue Hughes,

Age 73, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and cats in the early afternoon of September 23, 2025.

She spent several years at Hood Packaging with co-workers and managers who she remembered fondly. but her real passions were harness racing with her family, cutting a rug ("dancing" for you youngins), floral arrangements, and...

Carolyn L. Morgan

Carolyn L. Morgan

Sep 17, 2025

Carolyn L. Morgan, age 77, of Pricetown, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born February 9, 1948 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Oliver Franklin and Harriett Ann (Waits) Morris. On November 16, 1968 she was united into to marriage to Glenn Morgan.

Carolyn was a member of Pricetown...

James R Anthony

James R Anthony

Sep 15, 2025

James Richard Anthony,

age 84, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, September 15, 2025 at the Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born February 18, 1941 in Syracuse, New York, son of the late John Joseph & Angeline Theresa (Noce) Anthony.

Mr. Anthony retired as a Executive Administrator for Cincinnati Public Schools.

Surviving are his beloved wife of...

Henry Rotroff

Henry Rotroff

Sep 13, 2025

Henry (Hank) Rotroff, age 89, passed peacefully from this world to the next on September 13, 2025. He was listening to his favorite singer, Loretta Lynn, at the time of his death.

Hank, affectionately known as “Fazz” or “Fozz” to his family and some close friends, was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, on June 21, 1936, to William (Bill) and Amanda (Mandy)...

Joanne I Weston

Joanne I Weston

Sep 13, 2025

Joanne I. (Wilson Jones) Weston,

Joanne "Mumsie" Weston felt it was time to take her cookie baking to the next level. Either that or it was time for her to share her expertise with a whole new crowd. Age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, she left to join her parents- Paul & Lu (Jaeger) Weston, brother- Burke Weston, infant sister- Kathleen Weston...

Joseph Barlas

Joseph Barlas

Sep 10, 2025

Joseph Barlas,

age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born June 27, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA son of the late Joseph Patrick & Dorothy Cecilia (Ruffing) Barlas. On June 7, 1975 in Munhall, PA, he married Margaret Anna (Hanchak) Barlas, who survives.

Joe retired as an aircraft mechanic...

Patsy J. Monteith

Patsy J. Monteith

Sep 4, 2025

Patsy J. Monteith, age 90, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2025 at Hillsboro Health and Rehab.

She was born August 16, 1935 in Highland County, Ohio, daughter of the late Winfred and Ada Mae (Gilletly) Rhoads.

Patsy was a member of Cynthiana Church of Christ in Christian Union and had retired from Rotary Forms after 30+ years...

Howard L Storer

Howard L Storer

Aug 31, 2025

Howard Lewis Storer,

age 94, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, Sunday afternoon, August 31, 2025 at the Carriage Court of Washington Court House.

He was born March 6, 1931 in Lawshe, OH, son of Henry Lewis & Rosa Lee (Turner) Storer. On June 16, 1951 in Lawshe, Ohio, he married Wynona June Storer, who passed on October 4, 2019. They had been...

Anthony Richard Leonard

Anthony Richard Leonard

Aug 30, 2025

Anthony Richard "Dick" Leonard,

age 96, passed peacefully August 30, 2025 at his home in New Vienna Ohio holding the hand of his loving wife Joan. Anthony comes from a lineage of hard working family men of Trenton New Jersey.

Anthony was a graduate of Trenton Catholic.

Before he devoted his entire heart and soul to being a husband and father, Anthony was...

Catherine Anne Mires

Catherine Anne Mires

Aug 28, 2025

Catherine Anne Mires passed away at her home at the age of 66 on the evening of August 28, 2025.She entered this world on August 26, 1959, the third of the eight children born to Patricia Guzzi (nee Camp, deceased) and Gene Guzzi. A 1977 graduate of Wilmington High School, Cathy then graduated from the University of Cincinnati. She married...

Janet M Richardson

Janet M Richardson

Aug 28, 2025

Janet Marie Richardson,

age 78, of Peebles, Ohio, passed away late Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2025 at home.

She was born May 9, 1947 in Albion, Michigan, daughter of the late George Lavern & Charleen Janette (Monasmith) Miller. In 1965, she married Philip Brian Richardson, who passed on August 8, 2019.

Janet was a member of Northside Church of Christ and The Peebles...

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Aug 25, 2025

Russell Johnson, age 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, August 25, 2025.

He was born April 5, 1938 in Hillsboro to Willard L. Johnson and Alice Mae (Hartman) Johnson. On February 9, 1962 Russell married Dorothy Sexton, who passed away on January 10, 2025. They traveled life's pathway together for 62 years.

Russell was a graduate of Whiteoak High...

Michael "Mike" Marsh

Michael "Mike" Marsh

Aug 24, 2025

Michael "Mike" Marsh, age 74, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025 surrounded by his family at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.

He was born February 3, 1951 in New Richmond, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Audrey (Shipp) Marsh.

Mike retired from Industrial Air in Amelia as a machinist after 30 years of dedicated service and...

Gary E. Tolle

Gary E. Tolle

Aug 18, 2025

Gary E. Tolle, age 89, of New Vienna, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 18, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born November 13, 1935, the son of the late Gleason and Blanche (Swearingen) Tolle.

Gary worked for Holland Motors in Blanchester and National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio before quitting his job to open his...

Michael O'dell Farley

Michael O'dell Farley

Aug 15, 2025

Michael O,dell Farley, age 74, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 13, 1950 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Leonard O'dell and Joan Marie McClary Farley.

Michael was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, papaw, and friend who will be greatly missed. He was a longtime member of the...