All Obituaries 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Joan "Mary Jo" Rinck, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandma & great grandma, who peacefully left this world on April 8, 2024, at the age of 89.  Mary Jo was born on March 12, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Maximillian and Marguerite (nee Heink) Vogelsang. She graduated Seton High School class of 1953 and met the love of her life David Rinck.  They married on July 9, 1955, and they started their...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Jo Taylor, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, who peacefully departed from this world on April 10, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. Mary Jo was born on March 31, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard and Ellen Stanforth. She graduated from Indian Hill High School and later pursued a degree in teaching from Miami University. Teaching was a profession she cherished deeply. Her commitment to education was...

Douglas B. Hopping, of Harrison, passed away on April 1, 2024.  He was born on June 19, 1964, in Cincinnati, the only child to the late Harold C. and Hilda B. (nee Johnannkamp) Hopping.  Doug enjoyed enjoyed eating out, watching old movies, and the Cincinnati Reds & Cincinnati Bengals games. Doug is survived by many cousins in the Hopping and Johannkamp families. A Memorial service will be held at Brater Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, OH 45030 on Saturday,...

Walter Joseph Mueller II, of Harrison, passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 78.   Walt was born on August 28, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida to Walter Joseph and Flora Marie (nee Cook) Mueller.  His dad was stationed at a Naval Base in Miami and they relocated back to Cincinnati and lived in South Fairmont.  They later moved to a house on Hayes Road that his father built for the family.  His dad passed away when Walt was 15 and since his mom didn't drive he was...

Katherine "Katie" Faye (nee Smith) Schaefer of West Harrison, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 88.  Katie was born on February 17, 1936, in Harrison, Ohio to Edward and Goldie (nee Otto) Smith.  She grew up on a farm and she was one of 5 Smith Girls.  Growing up, she along with her 4 sisters helped her dad and mom on the family farm.  Katie was a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School and went to work for CG&E after high school.  She...

Kelly Susan Jackson passed on March 25, 2024 at the young age of 48. Words cannot describe her loss but her son, Kole, has done an amazing job of sharing who she was....   My Momma To know my Mom is to know these things… She Lived a Selfless Life She never blamed anyone She lived her life in Full Color Her Tenacity was Unwavering Her JOY was Contagious Her Laughter filled rooms Her Love was Fierce and Deep Her Worth was based in Love and Connection She Valued...

Stephen F. Plapp, of Springdale, passed away at Hospice of Blue Ash, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the age of 81.  Stephen was born in Hamilton to Fredrick and Nazaire (nee Wellinghoff) Plapp on August 10, 1942.  He graduated in 1960 from Garfield High School.  After graduation he entered into the US Airforce to serve his country from 1960 to 1963 and was a reservist until 1965.  Stephen married Melanie Reeb on August 28, 1970 and they were blessed with a son Stephen...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin "Marty" Eckstein on March 28, 2024 of Bright, Indiana. Born on July 31, 1946, in Batesville, Indiana to Roman and Irene (Hountz) Eckstein. He was one of nine children in the Eckstein family.  Marty met Ursula Doll and they married on August 26, 1972.  Marty was a beloved husband and a man of many talents and interests that kept Ursula on her toes.  Marty was an active member of the Knights of Columbus...

Vivian Marie Copas, age 82, of West Chester, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Hamilton, Ohio. She was born October 9, 1941 at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold J. and Caroline M. (Mergy) Foley. She is survived by three of her four children: Pete Copas, Jeff (Michelle) Copas, and Caroline (Darel) Davish; Eight grandchildren: Alex, Casey, Cailyn, Daren, Drew, Morgan, Trevor, and Sarah; Two great grandchildren: Hercules and Kyla; Her brothers Larry and...

Jeremy "Jerry" John Chandler, beloved husband, dad, and friend passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 82.  Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Clement and Jane (Rahming) Chandler.  He attended UC College and received a Bachelors degree in Computer Science.  Jerry worked as a software engineer for several manufacturing companies in the Cincinnati area. While working at Lunkenheimer he met his future wife Sharyn Senefeld and they married on August 23,...