Obituaries

Diane Kaltenbach passed away on July 9, 2022 at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert Alfred Wettstein and Bernadelle Marie Wettstein. Diane Kaltenbach graduated from Cincinnati State with a horticulture degree. She started her own company D.R. Landscaping Gardening.…...

Michael (Mike) Harris, passed away at the age of 87 on June 21st, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 12th, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jack Harris and Clementina Longano. Mike attended Central Vocational High School and graduated in 1953. He married Anne…...

JoAnn Keller, 59, died June 10, 2022. Survived by her husband John Keller, daughter Katie (Jake) Reising, step-sons Matt Keller, Justin (Candyce) Keller, brother Vince (Barb) Setser, sister Judy (Mike) Kees, mother Kateri Setser and son-in-law Shawn Schlueter. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Jennifer Schlueter, father…...

We are sad to announce the passing of Thelma Arlene Bush (née Hardy), 81, on June 11, 2022. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to all, as well as an active and well-loved member of her community in Newport, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents…...

ROBERT (BOB) F. STAUN, 66, passed away on June 4, 2022 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice in Cincinnati, OH. He was born on October 10, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH to the late William J. Staun and Margaret A. Middelberg. Bob graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1977. He was a…...

Janet M. (nee Baumbach) Willoughby, 85 of Newport, Kentucky passed away June 2, 2022 while fulfilling her last wish to see the ocean in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her greatest love of all was her grandchildren, whom she adored. Janet loved baking, the beach, crocheting and Elvis. She is preceded…...

Mark J. Taylor, 63 of Newport, Kentucky passed away May 23, 2022, at his residence. He is survived by his loving stepdaughter Carol Lightfoot, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, dear siblings Eugene Taylor, Connie Ferguson, Barb Taylor, and Brenda (Bob) Whitaker, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mark loved to…...

Elisha Combs Jr., age 68, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1953, in Newport, Kentucky, to the late Elisha Combs Sr. and Stella Turner. Elisha worked in construction for many years. He is survived by his son Buddy Combs III;…...

Todd Morgan Edwards, 64, passed away on May 7th, 2022. He was born on January 23rd, 1958, in Georgetown, OH to Lillian and Harry Edwards. Todd attended Felicity-Franklin School and graduated in 1976. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. Todd was a proud member…...