Michael Edward Crossley

Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home is assisting the Family

Obituary via Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home

Michael E. Crossley, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Hazel Witters Crossley and Melvin E. Crossley.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Motsinger Crossley.  Cherished brother of the late Dean Crossley.  Loving uncle to Allie (Andy) Stuckert, Ashley (Ryan) Fisher, Jonathan (Kate) Motsinger, and Matthew (Clair) Boyle.  Dear great uncle to seven nieces and nephews.

Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  He later served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and the Ohio Army National Guard.  After his military duty, he worked at Cincinnati Bell for many years.  Following 9/11, he came out of retirement to work for the TSA, first at the Dayton Airport and then at the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Airport.

Mike enjoyed cooking, boating, golfing, snow skiing, horseback riding, and watching his great nieces’ and nephews’ events.  He played the banjo, fiddle, and the drum.  He especially loved his horses and his cats. Visitation in Mike’s honor will take place on Thursday, July 24th from 10:30am until time of the Funeral Service at 11:30am at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Rd. (45247). Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA Cincinnati via mail at 11900 Conrey Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 or online by following this link.