Obituaries

Iris "Irie" Kastner

Aug 31, 2025

Iris “Irie” Mary Kastner was born to Frank and Ella Lang in Cincinnati, Ohio. She had two older brothers, Alan and Don, but was closest to her father and maternal grandmother who lived with the family. She grew up in Pleasant Ridge in the home her father built in 1931. She attended Nativity School for elementary school, Mt. Notre...

Lee E. Ballard

Aug 26, 2025

Lee Edward Ballard, age 48, passed away in the early afternoon of August 26, 2025. He dedicated his life to his family. Lee married his devoted wife, Melissa (nee Jahnigen) on July 21, 1999. He cherished the moments spent with family and friends. He was known for his love of music, especially heavy metal, fishing, and tattoos. He had...

John R. Riehle

Aug 26, 2025

John Riehle, age 45, passed away on August 26, 2025. Our beloved son, brother, and father was born on April 30, 1980. He is survived by his children, Hunter and Shelby Riehle their mother, Monica Riehle; his parents, Denny and Katy Riehle; his sisters, Lisa Riehle and Debbie McEvoy (Casey), and his nephews, Ben and Ty.

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Helen Agnes Wiggins

Aug 19, 2025

Helen Agnes (nee Williams) Wiggins, beloved wife of the late Claude Wiggins, cherished mother of Tom (Nancy) Wiggins, devoted grandmother of Brian (Rebecca) Wiggins and Cindy (Emmet) Cole, loving great-grandmother of Stephanie, Emma, and Katherine Cole.

Helen passed away on August 19th at the age of 101. Her family would like invite friends to join...

Juliann Wallis

Aug 18, 2025

Juliann Wallis, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at Hospice of

Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center. She is survived by her three children, Brad

(Cathy) Wallis, Mindy (Steve) Rosen, and Susan (Jeff) Smith. She was the adored

grandmother to Brian, Sarah, Mary, Colin, and Nick, and fun-loving great-grandmother

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Patricia A. Markley

Aug 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Markley (nee Norris), age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 17th, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Patty was born on June 24th, 1943 to Thelma and Walter Norris. She attended St. Mary’s high school and married her childhood sweetheart, Jerry, on May 1st, 1965. After attending Eastern Hills Cosmetology school, she worked as a hair stylist for many...

Janette Christiansen

Aug 10, 2025

Janette Christiansen (nee Guthrie) passed away after a brief illness on Sunday August 10th at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born December 13, 1929 in Harvey, IL to John and Janette Guthrie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward, sister and brother-in-law, brother and sister-in-law, and one nephew and three nieces.

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Elaine P. Harrison

Aug 3, 2025

Elaine P. (nee Sohmer) Harrison, beloved wife of the late James T. Harrison. Cherished mother of James B. (Diana) Harrison. Devoted grandmother of Bryan (Tiffany) Harrsion, Alexander (Jessica) Harrison, and Janine Harrsion Stevens. She is also a loving great-grandmother of Landen, Logan, Ava, James, Andrew, Elizabeth and Jacob. She was a dear sister to Alan (Vicki) Sohmer and the...

Lynn Barr

Aug 2, 2025

With deep sadness and abiding faith, the family of Lynn Rose Barr, age 79, announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Harry and Ruth (Rosen) Hindersman, whom she now rests with in eternal peace.

Lynn lived a life marked by love, generosity, and grace. She is...

John L. Kenrich

Jul 25, 2025

John Lewis Kenrich, age 95, passed away on July 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Born in Lima, Ohio, on October 17, 1929, to Clarence E. and Rowena W. Katterheinrich, John lived a long and fulfilling life.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty Jane...

Jean Ann Jackson

Jul 17, 2025

Jean Ann Jackson, age 66, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July, 17 2025.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Jackson, of 43 years, her beloved children Michael Jackson Jr. (Casey), Christy Steigerwald (Eric), and Abbi Schilderink (Harry), and her cherished grandchildren Larkin, Mila, and Jeannie.

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Robert S. Bokon

Jul 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Bokon, age 82, passed peacefully on July 13, 2025. A loving family man, Bob

was the forever devoted husband of the late Mary Jane Bokon.

Bob was the proud and loving father of Elizabeth Bokon Onthank (Beth) Robert Steve Bokon Jr. (Rob), and the late Michelle Bokon. He will be deeply...

Martha Margaret Juliani

Jul 8, 2025

Martha Margaret Harrison Juliani, age 101, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully at Saint Margaret Hall/Care Core Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday July 8th. She passed away from complications of a stroke.

She went by her middle name, Margaret and was born in Rectorville Ky on April 29

1924. She was...

Paul D. Serger, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Paul David Serger, Jr “P.D./Pete”cherished, adoring husband of Rosemary Serger (nee Stokes), precious, perfect father of Kelly (Douglas) Lorenz and Jaimee Hiltbrand, treasured Grandpop of Benjamin, Eylie, Nicholas, and Natalie Lorenz, and Jonah Hiltbrand, dear brother of Robbie (Savio) Russo, Gerry (Paula) Serger, Chris Serger, Vicki (Chrisser) Kemper. Cherished brother-in-law of Kathy (David) Smoot, Jim (Kim) Stokes, IV, Jennifer...

Michael C. Barnard

Jul 7, 2025

Michael “Mike” Christian Barnard, aged 43, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away suddenly on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend.

Michael was born June 19,1982 in Lubbock, TX but grew up in Cincinnati, OH and attended St. Ursula Villa and Summit Country Day School where he developed lifelong friendships and...

Donna Jarvis Higdon

Jun 29, 2025

Donna Jarvis Higdon, born February 17, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, E. Royce Jarvis, with whom she had six children, as well as her second husband, Larry Higdon, and her daughter, Devara Zeller.

Donna is survived by...

Brian J. Rich

Jun 22, 2025

Brian J. Rich, passed away at home on Sunday, June 22, at the age of 61.

Brian was the beloved son of Carole (nee Wells) and the late Paul E. Rich, Jr., devoted partner to Lisa Lomboy Rich, the loving brother of Bruce (Martha Coen) Rich, Vicki (Larry) Charles, and Lesley (the late David) Downs....

William L. Case

Jun 16, 2025

William “Bill”, age 94, of Madeira, Ohio, passed peacefully on June 15, 2025. A devoted family man, Bill

was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Louise Case (née Zike), with whom he shared 69 years of

marriage.

Bill was the proud and loving father of Marian Beagan (T.J.), William Eric...

Chris D. Kritikos

Jun 16, 2025

Chris D. Kritikos was the beloved son of the late Dimitrios and Maria (nee Kostadopoulou) Kritikos, the cherished brother of Stephanie Lewis and Angie Kritikos, devoted uncle of Anthony Lewis II, Jacob Lewis, Tierra Lyles, and Alexis Kritikos, and father to Braysin Raines and Caleb Trefz. Chris is also survived by numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and several...

Nadine C. Shende

Jun 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nadine Cossette Shende, our wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor, on Thursday, June 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Nadine was born November 27, 1964, to Neville & Stella Shende in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she attended St. Mary’s Academy and University...