Obituaries

December 1, 2021

ARMY VIETNAM

Obituary for Bobby McKee

McKee, Claude R. “Bobby”—peacefully went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 1, 2021, at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia McKee; his parents, Robert and Opal McKee; his sister, Barbara; and his brother, Gary. He is survived by...

November 29, 2021

MENKE

Norbert J., beloved husband of 62 years of Mary Alice (nee Connolly), cherished father of Mary Ellen (Tim) Dillon, Ann (Chris) Gunkel, Maureen (Bob) Schaffer, Michael (Connie) Menke, and Sharon (Bill) Milligan. He was the devoted grandfather of Brendan, Kateri Dillon, Christopher (Amber), and Joseph, Laura Gunkel, Jennifer (AJ) Dziekonski, Emily (Casey) Allen, Justin (Rachael) Schaffer,...

November 25, 2021

Obituary of Ronald Glenn Smith

Loveland, OH – Ronald Glenn Smith, age 53, passed away with his wife by his side on November 25, 2021.

Ron was born on October 14, 1968, to W. Ralph Smith and the late Janice M. Smith (Hubbs). He was a devoted husband to wife of 21 years, Kathleen Smith...

November 20, 2021

BORCHARD

Russell H., cherished father of Randy (Laura) Mayne, Tiffany (Ron) Land, Brittany (Adam) Tornatore, devoted grandfather of Austin, Gabbi, Hailey, Ian, Brody, Kaitlyn, Drew, and Luke, loving special friend, Tina Borchard. He is also a life-long friend of the O’Dell’s, and numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell, and...

November 14, 2021

Greg, beloved husband of Debbie, loving father of Justin (Amanda) Draham and Nicole Drahman (Nick), special brother of Doug, Keith, Chris, Heather, and Kyle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. November 14, 2021. Age 58. The family will receive friends Thursday November 18th from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. at the Thomas-Justin Memorial 7500 Montgomery Road in Kenwood. A...

November 13, 2021

Bobbie Arrighi married the love of her life the late Charles J. Arrighi , in 1955. Also loving sister of Mitz Overberg and the late Honey Plagge and Bernie Wolf. Dear Stepmother of Lois Jean Cunningham. She was a loving grandmother of 3 grandsons and one granddaughter, Dusty, who was her guardian angel. She is also survived by many...

November 6, 2021

Sharon T. (nee Heller) Fox, 78, passed away on November 6, 2021, at home in Madeira, Ohio.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at:

Thomas-Justin Memorial

Kenwood Chapel

7500 Montgomery Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

513-791-5353...

October 14, 2021

Michael E.Murphy, beloved husband of 30 years to Laura (nee Kob), cherished father of Kate (Aaron) Amador and Kimberly (Vince) Chuma, devoted grandfather of James and Ryan Amador. He is survived by his sisters, Mary (Jeff) Hafer, Peggy (Arnold) Sutton, Patti (Dave) Kowal and Tracy Hiatt, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of Roger (Carol) Kob,...

October 9, 2021

THOMAS

Harold M., 89, passed away on Saturday October 9th. He was a lifelong resident of greater Cincinnati where he attended Withrow High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and a Masters in Business Administration from Xavier University.

He spent his career as...

October 9, 2021

Margie B. Belk (nee Margie Rae Bonds)

Margie passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 9, 2021 at the age of 94.

Margie was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on January 25, 1927. Daughter of Mary Alice Bonds (nee Erwin) and Bennie Robert Bonds. Margie married Sammie Belk in 1947. In...

October 6, 2021

Philip Roy Myers

Passed from this life peacefully at home on, October 6, 2021, from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Ironically, his favorite book as a child was the biography of Lou Gehrig.

He was proceeded in death by his parents C. Oscar Myers and Viola Peyton Myers, stepmother Lura Myers, older brother Ralph Myers, sister-in-law...

October 4, 2021

ZELLER

Lawrence “Larry” is survived by his wife, Melissa (nee Jacob), daughter, Stacy Zeller, grandson, Grayson Zeller, niece, Shannon Zeller, great-nephew Skylar Zeller, great-niece, Sierra Farley, step-brother, David Young, aunt, Connie Hollingsworth, and niece, Tina Vining. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Norma Zeller, and brothers Dave Zeller and Mike Zeller and niece,...

September 29, 2021

Adell Elliott

Adell K. (nee Knight) Elliott passed away on September 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Elliott. Adell was the mother of Dale B. Elliott (Ruth) and Shelly L. (Darrel) Miller and is also survived by grandchildren Sean (Lisa), Andrew (Kacie) and Nathan (Harley) Elliott, Sarah Miller and...

September 29, 2021

Mary Dianne Simon (nee Burman) age 82 was a beloved wife, aunt, daughter, and sister. She was a middle school teacher for over 30 years in Cincinnati, Ohio. She loved shopping, her cat Willow, books, playing Rummikub, Bridge, and puzzles. She is survived by her nephew, Steven Burman; her sister-in-law, Francine Burman; her five great nieces and nephews, Matthew...

September 27, 2021

Kimberly (nee Young), beloved wife of Johnny Merritt, cherished daughter of John and Shirley Young, dear cousin of Amanda Pfetzer ad Lisa Mueller. Passed away on September 27th at the age of 53. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday, October 6th from 1PM until the time of funeral service 2PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236).The family...

September 22, 2021

Elaine Gwendolyn (nee Fredrick) Tipton went peacefully to be reunited with her beloved Tom on September 22, 2021 after a brief illness at Otterbein Middletown Small Homes. Elaine was born on December 1, 1926, to Edwin and Dorothea “Dolly” Fredrick, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Parsons, grandchildren, Kristen Bair, Michael Scott Bair,...

September 19, 2021

Thomas (Tommy) William Wallace, born November. 2, 1961 to the late Theodore (Teddy) Wallace and Lois Feldmann Wallace. Survived by sister Shirley (Lee) Werning and brother Robert Wallace and many nieces and nephews. Tommy lived with many Heath struggles but exceeded all expectations and lived a full life to the best of his ability. He was a very happy...

September 16, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Lynne Reinhardt born November. 5th, 1950 aged 70 years. Daughter to the late Edward and Edith Reinhardt. Sister to the late Joseph ( Gail) Reinhardt and Irene (Ron) Pluth . Loving companion to Shirley Werning and parent to Kristie (Matt)Werning-Padgett and Kelly (Dustin)Werning-Meadors. Loving grandmother to Dylan, Ryan, and Taylor Carter and Bishop, Ian , and Delilah...

September 16, 2021

Steven Paul Carpenter was born on January 13th, 1978 in Cavalier, North Dakota to Paul Eugene Carpenter and Merrie Lynn French Carpenter.

Steven was the oldest of three sons followed by David Alan Carpenter (Sarabeth) and Michael Stewart Carpenter (Mary).

Steven is survived by his wife, Natalie Frances Carpenter (nee Metz),...

September 14, 2021

John W. Cunningham beloved son and brother was born May 22, 1945 and passed away September 14, 2021 at the age of 76. John leaves behind his siblings, William D. Cunningham (Penny), Patrick G. Cunningham (Carol) and Diane Cunningham Redden (Stiney Vonderhaar). John was uncle to Evan Cunningham, Brian Redden, Sean Redden, Mark Cunningham and Bob Cunningham. A proud...