Obituaries

August 31, 2022

Gerard James Baggs (Gerry) 61, passed away quietly at home surrounded by loved ones and in the care of Hospice Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Gerry was born March 24, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of William Thomas and Joan Betty Capp Baggs.

Gerry grew up and attended school in Cincinnati, graduating from Moeller High School, class of...

August 30, 2022

WHITTENBARGER

James N. “Jim”, beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Doll) Whittenbarger, cherished father of James D. Whittenbarger and Debora J. (William Doherty) Whittenbarger. Devoted grandfather of Kiersten, Noah, and Eli Whittenbarger. Jim passed away on Tuesday, August 30th at the age of 90. A committal service will be held on Thursday, September 8th at 12:30PM...

August 25, 2022

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Robert Hazelwood, loving father of three children, passed away at the age of 44. Robert was born on December 28, 1977 and grew up in New Richmond, OH.

Robert had a passion for cooking and loved the outdoors. He had a very strong faith in God and was very passionate about his...

August 24, 2022

John Woods Fitton, devoted husband for 53 years to Tamara Ball Fitton, died on August 24, 2022, at the age of 92. Born in 1929 to Cyrus and Elaine Fitton, the younger brother of Richard and Mary, John graduated from Hamilton High School and Denison University where he was a Phi Delta Theta. John served in the United States...

August 24, 2022

Phyllis Mae Hoffman (nee Davies), beloved wife of the late Joseph “Joe” Hoffman, died on August 24, 2022, at the age of 95. Born in 1927 in Cleveland to Arthur and Johanna Davies, the younger sister of her late beloved brother, Arthur, she graduated from John Adams High School and Ohio University, where she was a proud member of...

August 24, 2022

DAVIS

Heather Ann, devoted mother of A.J. and Teona Davis, loving daughter of Paul J. and Theresa Davis. Sister of Christine (Michael) Toth of Hopewell, New Jersey, dear aunt of Catlyn Toth Hartwell and Hailey Toth and would have been the great aunt of a baby girl that is one month away. She is also survived by...

August 22, 2022

STONER

Aquila (nee Davis), devoted wife of the late Joseph Stoner for 48 years. Loving daughter of the late Dan Green and Dora (nee Carpenter) Davis. Born on her grandpa’s farm near Buckeye Furnace in Jackson County, Ohio, on December 8, 1947, she was the youngest of five children. She is survived by her sisters,...

August 19, 2022

Diana R. (nee Ryan), beloved daughter of the late Irvin and Ruth (nee Cole) Ryan. She was the amazing mother of Billy (Jen) Hatfield, Chrissy (Chris) Cathey, and Carrie (Justin) Wade and the extraordinary grandmother of Robert, Colin, and Maci Stevens, Taylor (Nate), and Grace Hatfield, Mason, and Paris Pfeiffer, and Myla, Madi, Gabby, and Ashley Wade. And she...

August 14, 2022

GATES

Donald G., Sr, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Osborne), cherished father of Denise (Todd) Davis, Donald (Nancy) Gates, Jr., Rebecca (Sarah) Burns, Justin (Alicia) Gates, Patricia Bledsoe, and Bobbie Jean Crank, devoted grandfather of Donald Davis, Katelyn Gates, Ashely Gates, Conner Gates, Addyson Gates, Eli Gates, Allison Hable, Maddison Hable, Payton Hable, Shane Crank, Shawn...

August 5, 2022

RUTH SALER June 20, 1956 – August 5, 2022

Mary Ruth Saler, 66, passed away at home, August 5th, in Cincinnati, survived by Dale Elliott, her incredibly blessed husband; her sons, DJ Reddig and Jeff (Marianna) Reddig; grandchildren, Bella and JJ Reddig; step-sons and -daughters, Sean (Lisa), Andrew (Kacie) and Nathan (Harley) Elliott; and grandchildren...

August 2, 2022

Eleanor Rita Kluszewski (nee Guckel), beloved wife of the late Ted Kluszewski, one of the greatest Cincinnati Reds ever, died on August 2, 2022, at the great age of 97.

Born in 1925 in Argo, IL to Gertrude and Paul Guckel, Eleanor graduated from Argo Community High School in 1942, and married Ted Kluszewski in 1946. Throughout...

July 29, 2022

Marian C. Scherpenberg (nee Laumann), age 94, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Ted, the loving sister of the late George (Emma) Laumann, and Bob (Jane) Laumann, the cherished mother of Ted Scherpenberg, Judy Scherpenberg, Sue (Jeff) Normand, Tom (Betsy) Scherpenberg, John (Marilyn) Scherpenberg, Mike (Joan) Scherpenberg, and Julie Ingram.

July 28, 2022

Howard W. Mulvaney died Thursday, July 28, 2022, peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 3, 1937, to the late Mary and Clifford W. Mulvaney. Beloved husband of Jean F. Mulvaney (nee White). Oldest of seven children brother to Mary Ann (Mac) McCaffrey of Bowie, Maryland, Clare (the late Bobbie) Langefels Reed of Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth...

July 26, 2022

MILLER

Don, aged 64, passed away on July 26th. He was the partner of Barb McKeehan, lifelong friend of Karen Miller, father of Donny Miller, Katie (T.J.) Rose, and Beth (Shawn) Napier, brother of Spencer “Butch” Poppe, Charles (Suzanne) Poppe, Mary (Harry) Schnirring, and Bobby Miller. He is also the grandfather of Abby, Bryan, Maddox, Emma, and...

July 26, 2022

Robert A. Fischer

Beloved husband of 57 years to Betty Lou (nee Goodpaster), cherished father of Jean Fischer, Patti Fischer, Sandy Hughes, and Mark (Cindy) Fischer, devoted grandfather of John Allen Taylor, Jay Taylor, Bethann Hughes, Tyler Hughes, his mini-me, Jeffrey Hughes, Dillon Fischer, and the loving great- grandfather of four great-granddaughters. He was a loving brother...

July 25, 2022

We are saddened by the passing of Carole Phifer, wife of Jack Phifer, mother of Abbie Phifer (Derek Stier) and Rusty, sister of John Meier, beloved Auntie of LeeAnn Kiser and James Kelch. Please join us for a celebration of life and fondest memories of a women, wife, mother, nurse, and friend who will be greatly missed.

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July 17, 2022

James Edward Tekulve "Bud" "Gump "was 81 years old when he passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Clifford and Alice Tekulve, brothers Charles, Daniel, Richard, Paul Tekulve and grandsons Liam and Bennett Drach.

He is...

July 15, 2022

James C. McDonough, Jr., beloved son of James C., Sr. and Linda S. McDonough, devoted father of Colin James McDonough and Dana Morton, loving brother of Dawn (Ralph) White, uncle of Melinda (Joe) Mattox, and great-uncle of Lylah.

Jimmy loved fishing and started fishing when he was 3 years old. He even fished with his friends that...

July 14, 2022

Grayson Cole (nee Myndia Suzanne) Brown, age 20, of Cincinnati passed away Thursday July 14, 2022. Grayson was born on September 11, 2001, to parents David and Angie (nee Ellis) Brown.

Grayson enjoyed watching Anime, participating in Anime conventions, making elaborate cosplays, and doing special effects make up. Grayson was extremely creative and talented in...

July 6, 2022

Jeff Voet 4/1/1974-7/6/2022

Passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 6th, 2022. Jeff is proceeded in death by his parents Judith and Paul Voet. He is survived by his sister’s Jenny Voet, Jamie Trohan (Toby) Jodie Stephens (Josh), and his two beautiful daughters Courtney and Emily Voet.

Jeff loved...