Obituaries

June 25, 2021

Victor Schaffer, aged 93, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021. Born December 13, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the eldest of five children: he is survived by one sister, Gloria (John) Plajer, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Victor is also survived by his children, Joseph (Lucinda) Balmos, Candace (Joseph) Deeken, and William (the late Janet) Balmos; his grandchildren, Christina...

June 24, 2021

SERGE

Mary Lou (nee Nichols), beloved wife of the late Joseph Serge. She was a cherished mother to Rick Serge, Kathy Serge, the late Tim Serge, and the late Joe Serge. She was a loving mother-in-law to Molly Serge. She was also a devoted grandmother to Lauren Serge. Mary Lou was the loving sister to the late...

June 21, 2021

Glenn was born in Newport, Kentucky on January 9, 1922. After high school, he attended the University of Dayton and received his Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to the St. Louis University of Medicine where he received his Doctorate. He then did a rotating internship at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati. He joined the U.S. Army and was...

June 19, 2021

Air Force Veteran

WHITSON

Scottie Ray, owner of Scottie’s Tree Service for 60 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, and sports. He was the loving son of his parents, the late Vours and Roberta (nee Gray) Whitson. He was last of their six children. He leaves behind his children, Teresa Rivera, William Whitson, Keith...

June 16, 2021

BUSCH Lynette, beloved daughter of the late William A. and Alma Busch passed away on June 16, 2021 at age 84. She will be missed by her cousins Sister Anne Marie Kiley, Joan Walser and Robert Walser, her special cousin Jeanne Holihan and her husband Leo, as well as many other friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial will...

June 15, 2021

Korean Conflict Veteran

SCHWARTZ

Morton George “Poppy”, beloved husband of the late Betty Irene Schwartz, loving father of Melody Eckroth, Michael Schwarz (Lioubov) and Jodi Kastner (Kurt), dear Poppy of Brandon, Andrew, Sam, and Joe. Passed away on Jun 12th at the age of 90. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June...

June 12, 2021

Lilamae Z. Mueller

1932-2021

Lilamae Zimmerman Mueller, beloved mother of Marty Gerhardt (Eric) and the late Michael Mueller, loving grandmother of Lauren, Libby and Laynie Gerhardt passed away on June 12, 2021. Lilamae had three great passions in her life: her family and friends, her teaching, and her church. She had an innate...

June 5, 2021

WOLF

Ann E. (nee Schulte), beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wolf, cherished mother of Stephen (Roxanne) Wolf, JoAnn (Mark) Maxwell, Robert (Christy) Wolf, and, Lynn (Tom) Watanabe. Devoted grandmother of Sean (Gwen) Wolf, Erika Wolf, Heather Wolf, Susan (Bret) Miller, Jeff (Nina) Maxwell, Danny (McKenna Arledge) Maxwell, Joseph Wolf, and James Wolf, and Michael Watanabe,...

June 4, 2021

RENTROP

Eddie, formerly known as Lilly, beloved son of Joe and Amy (nee Pomeraning) Rentrop, cherished brother of Kate, Jack, and Caroline Rentrop. Loving grandson of Ed (Sandy) Pomeraning and the late Kathy Pomeraning, Jim and Mary Rentrop. He was the dear nephew of Wendy Pomeraning, Edward and Laurie Pomeraning, Paul and Debra Rentrop, Monica and Tim...

June 1, 2021

Linda Marie Spencer was called home on June 1st, 2021 at the age of 73. She was born in Dayton, Ohio.She was preceded in Death by her parents Ben and Jessie Stigall, her brother Benny Stigall, her husband, Robert Duncan, two children, Michael Duncan and Jeffery Duncan. And Grandson Justin Duncan. She is survived by 2 brothers, Ken Stigall,...

May 30, 2021

SCHOENENBAUM

Karen Elizabeth (nee Parsons), of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on May 30, 2021.

She was the cherished daughter of David W. and the late Mary Ellen Parsons, the beloved wife of Karl R. Schoenebaum, and the dear sister of Kevin Parsons.

She will be fondly remembered by family...

May 27, 2021

Mulvaney, John E

Beloved husband of Sandi Mulvaney (nee Heidenreich), loving father of Kaitlyn Mulvaney and Sean Mulvaney, cherished son of the late Barry and Jean Mulvaney, dear grandson of the late angel and pops, son-in-law of Lou and the late Jack Heidenreich, also survived by many nieces and nephews. May 28, 2021. Age 57. Visitation will...

May 25, 2021

Diana L. (nee Brinson) Gray, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25th surrounded by her family. She was 66 years old. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Ollie C. and Marie (nee Boyd) Brinson. Diana was the beloved wife of Michael, devoted mother...

May 7, 2021

MURPHY

Phyllis L., beloved wife of 34 years of the late Daniel C. Murphy, cherished mother of James A. Murphy and Charles W. (Terra) Murphy, devoted grandmother of Brieanna, Brittany, James, Bailey, and Paige Murphy. Dear sister of the late Charles Hargis and Jalena Sloan. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She tortured her sons...

April 29, 2021

JANSEN

Wally was born in Germany on August 11, 1941 and immigrated to the United States at the age of 14. She graduated from Withrow High School a few years later and was then introduced to her future husband, Hans Jansen, by a mutual friend. Hans and Wally owned and operated Camargo Bakery in Madeira while raising...

April 28, 2021

MUNAFO

John M., beloved husband of Teri (nee Stayton), cherished father of John C. (Suzie Kamp), devoted grandfather of Chris (Ashley), Nikki (Corey) McConnell, Shelby (Tyler Sebree) Munafo. He was the dear son of John N. and Bridgette “Dee” Munafo. Passed away on April 28th at the age of 80. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May...

April 27, 2021

KAISER

Denysa “Dee” E. (nee Schneider), beloved wife of the late Anthony B. Kaiser, Sr. Cherished mother of Anthony (Nannette), Ruth (Otto) Ridge, Dan (Kathy), Mary Kay (the late Frank) Fischer, Rick (Theresa), Ted (Marilyn), John (Nancy), and Teresa (Steve) O’Bryan. Devoted grandmother of Tony (Jenna), Will (Cathy), Ashleigh (Jared), Molly (Joe and the late Scott, who...

April 24, 2021

Robert G. Shoemaker, of Symmes Township, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Liberty Township to the late Goldie (Waer) Shoemaker and Robert G. Shoemaker Sr. Also preceded in death by his loving sisters Lola (Earl) Osborne and Delpha (Charlie) Jones,...

April 22, 2021

HOLT

Timothy “Trey”, son of Tim Holt and Natalie Hill, was born on September 3, 1994. Trey was an alum of Lakota High West High School, graduating in 2013. He was a chef at P.F. Changs for several years, where he was appreciated for his hard work and dedication.

Trey loved working on...

April 20, 2021

SCHLEGEL

Patricia (nee Harmon), beloved wife of 26 years of Gaylord “Bill” Schlegel. She was a cherished mother of Peggy (John) Ayer, devoted grandmother of Paula (Aaron) Casson and David (Allie) Ayer, loving great-grandmother of Zachary, Ryan, and Reese Casson, and Evan, Kodie, Tyler, and Ben Ayer. She was preceded in death by her parents,...