Obituaries

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...

June 30, 2022

Charles R. Scherer passed away on June 30, 2022, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Mary (nee DiPietrantonio) for 51 years; cherished father of Matthew (Devon), Nicole (Mark) Hosking and Michael (Sarah); loving grandfather of Adalyn, Caleb, Emmett, Logan, Tatum, Leia and another grandchild on the way. Preceded in death by parents Charles J. and Ruth, sister...

June 17, 2022

Victor B. Craft

Victor Bernard Craft passed away on June 17, 2022, at the age of 88 after a brave fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on May 22, 1934, as the oldest boy to parents Estella and Bernard Craft of St. Marys, OH. Vic is survived by his children, Stephanie O'Toole (Frank), Timothy (Donna) and...

June 15, 2022

Joseph Eugene Hansbauer, age 75, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2022, peacefully in the care of Hospice of Cincinnati Hamilton after a year-long battle against esophageal cancer. Joe was the loving husband of Kay Hansbauer (née Shelton) for the past 57 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary (née Watson) Hansbauer, and...

June 5, 2022

George Gerard Morano passed away in his Kenwood home on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the age of 87 after a long battle with multiple ailments, namely dementia. He took his final breaths in relative peace with his immediate family by his side to comfort him.

Born July 30, 1934 to George Morano, Sr. and...

May 24, 2022

Edna “Babe” Bechtold (nee Distler), age 95, of Montgomery, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2022, peacefully in her home. Loving wife of the late Albert James Bechtold, Jr. Beloved daughter of the late Judge and Edna (Fischer) Distler. Sister of late June (Carl) Bader. Cherished mother of Diane Bechtold, Jim (Kathy) Bechtold, Mark (Wanda) Bechtold, and Kathleen (Terry)...

May 16, 2022

STUEBBE

William H., beloved husband of Ruth M. (nee Keller), inspiring father of Philip A. Stuebbe and Paul J. (Susan) Stuebbe, devoted grandfather of Catherine Stuebbe.

Mr. Stuebbe was a life-long electrical engineer. What he called, "An engineer's engineer". He was so dedicated to the craft and science of engineering, that his two...

May 11, 2022

Nancy A. Zepf, loving sister of James A. (Deborah) Zepf, Elen (Tom) Farbo, Paul Zepf and the late Walter A. Zepf, and Robert A. Zepf. Devoted daughter of the late Walter R. and Eilee Zepf, dear aunt of Jason C. (Christy) Zepf, Evan Zepf, Micael (Tina) Zepf, and Brian Lewis.

Nancy passed away in her home on...

May 10, 2022

Carl Bird, Jr., loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.

Passed away on May 10th at the age of 60. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 23rd from 12Noon until the time of Masonic Service and memorial service, 1PM at Thomas-Justin Funeral Home, 4418 Whetsel Ave. (45227) Madisonville.

May 5, 2022

Sandra S. Kimbrell, age 76, of Loveland, Ohio, left this world peacefully on May 5, 2022, at the Hospice of Cincinnati Hamilton.

Sandy was born on August 27, 1945, in Denver, CO to Snow and Frances (Bealmear) Smart. Sandy graduated from Woodward High School in 1962 and had one of her creative writing pieces published...

May 4, 2022

Thorin Michael Lanham, age 47, died suddenly on May 4th. He was the beloved son of his mother Helen, his father Larry, and stepfather Bob. Survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Cincinnati. He had childhood friends, who he kept and loved.

Thorin loved music, especially live music, and just about any...