Obituaries

October 27, 2020

SHERIDAN

Leslie W., 84, Dean Emeritus, University of Toledo, Libraries, died October 27, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was with UT for 25 years. He moved to Cincinnati 2 years ago from Sylvania, OH.

When he learned that UT needed a Latin instructor, Les volunteered for the job. He greatly enjoyed teaching and contact...

October 15, 2020

MOFFITT

Janet C. Moffitt (nee Anderson), beloved wife of Robert W. Moffitt, cherished mother of Jane (Jeremy) Benjamin, Jon (Trisha) Moffitt, and Jennifer (Kevin) Koken. Devoted grandmother of Taylor, Katherine and Megan Benjamin, and Justin, Gretchen, and Brendan Koken. She is the loving sister of Carol Anderson and cousin to Phyliss Breen. Janet passed away on Thursday,...

October 14, 2020

STAGGE

Rita Christine Stagge (nee Becker) affectionately known as "Rita Rae", preceded in death by her beloved: husband Nicholas James, and two sons, Nicholas James Jr. and John Barrett. Rita was the cherished mother of Tina (Russ), Mark (Sarah), Tony (Sandy), Joe (Kimmie), Julie (Vic), Maria (Tim) and Angie (John's wife). In addition, twenty people were proud...

October 8, 2020

COATES

Nina Marie (nee Williams), beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Coates, cherished mother of Dale (Jenni) Coates, David (Karrie) Coates, and the late Dean Coates, devoted grandmother of Mike (Aubrey) Coates, Erin Coates, Alex (Rachael) Coates, Erich (Ashley) Coates, Kane Coates, Mollie Coates, and Hannah Coates, loving great-grandmother of Wolf, Selene, Cameron, Eme, Ellie, Maggie,...

September 28, 2020

KOREAN WAR VETERAN

GANTZER

George R., Sr., beloved husband of Nancy (nee Lamb), cherished father of George (Tina) Gantzer, Jr., Linda (Jim) Flottemesch, Don (Tanya) Gantzer, Tom (Debbie) Gantzer, Chuck (Karen) Gantzer, and Paul (Melanie) Gantzer. Devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 22. Passed away on September 28th at the age of 90. Visitation...

September 21, 2020

Yvonne Fayette Poteete was born on July 20, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Poteete. Yvonne (Johnnie) was preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor Mannino of 51 years. Sister to Don and Kenneth (deceased) and surviving sister Virginia (Gina).

She died peacefully in her home on September...

September 21, 2020

On Monday, September 21, 2020, John (Jack) Schuler, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at the age of 77. Jack was born on October 8, 1942 to Virginia M. (Beck) and John F. Schuler. Growing up in the Silverton/Kenwood area of Cincinnati, Jack attended Purcell and Central High School where he graduated in 1961. Jack was...

September 19, 2020

SERGE

Joseph, beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Nichols) Serge, cherished father of Rick, Kathy and the late Tim and Joe Serge. He is also survived by his loving daughter-in-law Molly Serge. Devoted grandfather of Lauren Serge. Brother of the late Catherine Willing, Josephine Cartisano, Jill Nichols, Anthony Serge and Dominic Serge. Numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph...

September 17, 2020

WATSON

Betty Jane, beloved daughter of the late Edgar and Julia (nee Emmers) Watson, loving sister of Julianne (Tim) Roth, Carol (Ed) Grueter, Eileen (Larry) Thorpe, Shirley (Steve) Vastine and the late Marilyn Watson, devoted aunt of 9 nieces and nephews and adoring aunt of 22 great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews. Betty Jane passed...

September 16, 2020

Jeanne M. Shaffer (née Buckley), age 95. October 26, 1924-September 16, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and lived in Royal Oak, MI, and Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved wife of Vincent G. Doyle (d. 1977) and Wesley A. Shaffer (d. 2015).

Loving mother of Jeanne-Marie Doyle Carmosino (John) and dear stepmother of Mary...

September 15, 2020

Carl Coco Jr., beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Coco (nee Mahoney), cherished father of Irene (Jeff Loch) Coco-Loch, Ian Schneider, and John (Jessy) Schneider. He was the devoted grandfather of Emily and CJ Coco-Loch, and Quinn, Evie, and JR Schneider. Loving brother of Toni Woodard. Dear uncle of Bennie and Paul (Sandra) Woodard. Carl passed away on...

September 9, 2020

BURKE

Helen Suzanne (nee Hind), beloved wife of the late A. Patrick Burke, dear mother of Timothy (Barbara), Christopher (Cindy) Burke, and the late David (June Anne) and John (JoAnn) Burke, loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8. Passed away on September 9th at the age of 92. All services are being held privately at the...

September 5, 2020

PETTIT

Joan Ann (nee Hedger) passed peacefully on September 5, 2020, at the age of 89, to join her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, William Charles Pettit. Joan, one of eight children, was born and raised in Bellevue Kentucky. She was a loving wife to Bill and devoted mother to five children, Gerry (Michael)...

September 3, 2020

OBERMEYER

Dorothy Marie (nee Pfeifer), beloved wife of the late Carl Obermeyer, cherished mother of Robert Obermeyer, Steven Obermeyer and the late Diane Captain. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Freda (nee Seiter) Pfeifer, and sister of the late Robert Pfeifer. She is survived by grandchildren, Jennifer, Cynthia, Katie, Scott and Beth. Passed away...

September 3, 2020

Ernest Jeffery Wilson (May 28, 1957 - September 3, 2020)

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ernest Jeffery “Jeff” Wilson at his home on Thursday, September 3rd at the age of 63.

He will be remembered as a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived...

September 1, 2020

CASSIDY

Helen C. (nee Pulskamp), passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 at the age of 96. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Joseph Cassidy. She was the loving mother of Sue Cassidy, Ginny (Denny) Meador, Kathi (Ed) Huber, Patsy (Kerry) Ulland, Barb Cassidy, Jane (David) Noll and Teri (Marty) Lacey, and devoted grandmother...

September 1, 2020

FORNEY

Ferdinand A., beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Gross), stepfather of Robert (Mary) Tippett and Steven (Missy) Tippett, step-grandfather of Andrew, Robert, Jr. and Devyn (Jordan) Tippett and step-great grandfather of Josie and Lucy. He is also survived by many cousins, including his very special cousin and goddaughter, Ann (Dave Nutley) Ball. Ferd passed away...

August 29, 2020

Richard B. West, beloved husband of the late Judith A. West, loving father of Vicki Penley-Kelly, Lisa (Dave) Lape, and the late Mark Pickelheimer. Gramps to Sarah Willison, Amanda (Justin) Oram. Lindsay Penley (Kelly), Lauren (Kyle) Flakne and Alex (Josh) Lape. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Passed away on August 29th at the age of 89. Funeral...

August 19, 2020

FISCHER

Wayne L, Beloved husband of 40 years to Leigh A. (nee Woodward), loving father of Lindsay Fischer, brother of Ken (Darian) Fischer, devoted son of the late Clifford Fischer and Muriel Balz, survived by his special dog Louie. August 19, 2020, age 62. Funeral service will be Saturday August 29th 11AM at Armstrong Chapel United Methodist...

August 12, 2020

HERTZENBERG JONES

Joan C. “Jean” (nee Coghlan), beloved wife of the late Ed Hertzenberg and the late AC Jones. Loving mother of Jacki (the late Tom) Heard, Ned (Beth) Hertzenberg and Steve (Gina) Hertzenberg. Devoted grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four. She was also the stepmother of Michael Jones and Mary Ann Jones. Jean passed away...