Obituaries

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...

July 30, 2020

MEYER

James J. Meyer, Sr., beloved husband of the late Dolores A. Meyer (nee Murray) and the late Judy Meyer (nee Hutchinson) devoted father of James Meyer, Jr. (deceased), John (Betty), David (Gina), Robert (Emmie), Patrick, Janice Villari (Joseph), and Terri Blosser of Endwell, New York, dear brother of Jean Mills of Valrico, Florida and the late...

July 24, 2020

PLETZ

John “Butch” Robert Pletz, Jr., son of the late Dorothy and John Pletz, Sr., beloved husband of Judy (nee Judd), devoted step-father of Keith (Jennifer) Cowell and Kelly (Mike) Putt, devoted paw-paw of Kelsey Cowell, Kaleb Cowell, Trinity Putt, and Josh Cowell. Loving brother of Richard, Donald, Carol, Joann, and the late Linda. He is also...

July 20, 2020

KLIMA

Carmen D., cherished daughter of the late Rosemary (nee Wolfinger) Klima, loving sister of Rodney Klima and Jeffrey (Liz) Klima. Passed away in her home on Monday, July 20th at the age of 45. Carmen grew up in Lancaster, OH, graduating from William V. Fisher High School in 1993. She went on to complete her bachelor’s...

July 13, 2020

LAWRENCE

Jacqueline A. (nee Beck) Lawrence, (1944-2020) beloved wife of the late James Lawrence, cherished mother of Christopher (Jennifer), Valerie, and Sharon (Chris Ross) Lawrence. Devoted grandmother of Ricky, Caitlin, Kelly, Conner, Chloe, Caroline, and Cassandra. Great-grandmother of Olivia and David “Trey”. Loving sister of Dudley Beck, Linda Greiner, Vickie Burger, Laurie Carney, Jennifer Yuan and the...

July 11, 2020

STEELE

Barb Steele-McMullen, age 88, wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma “GG”, friend, and creator of the infamous STEELE FAMILY FUN WEEK. On July 11, 2020, she was reunited with her parents, William and Kathryn Geisler, sisters, Rose Mary and Dolores, and her late husband Bill McMullen. She also joined first true love, Ty Steele and her beloved...

July 9, 2020

KERNS

Bob R., beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Raleigh) Kerns, adored and cherished father of Julie Garmendia, Rebecca (Dr. Doug) Weikert, Jerry Sharkey, Jr., and Kelly Sharkey Biesenbender (Mark). Loving and devoted grandfather of Alex, Lily, and Olivia Garmendia; Robbie (Aven), Emmy, and Drew Weikert; Kierstin (Tyler) Miars, Schyler and Breckin Sharkey; and Shelby and Shea...

July 1, 2020

PETTYJOHN

Wanda Katherine (nee Adams), beloved wife for 68 years to Royce Pettyjohn, loving mother of Gary (Camie), Charlene, Barry (Billie). She is the cherished “Gram” of Steve, Heidi, Cameron, Adam, Noah, and Abigail and great-Gram to Elliot, Sarah, Parker, Murphy, Trevor, and one more little one that will arrive in November. She is also survived by...

June 30, 2020

HEMBREE

Kimberly Norah (nee Evans), beloved wife of William John Hembree, cherished daughter of Marie and the late Ken Evans, loving sister of Kenny (the late Andrea) Evans, Danny Evans, and Michelle (Ben) Reynolds, devoted aunt of Taylor Marie, Sydney, Adam, Andrew and Simon. Passed away on Tuesday, June 30th at the age of 50. All services...

June 28, 2020

CARNEY

Lorraine (nee Leggett), beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Carney, cherished mother of Michael (Barbara) Carney and the late Christopher (Julia) Carney, devoted grandmother of six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carney passed away on Sunday, June 28th at the age of 91. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2nd from 9:30AM until the...

June 27, 2020

BALZ

Muriel Lee (nee Bahlman), was born October 22, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Milton and Gladys (nee Beyland) Bahlman. She grew up in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, went to Miami University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Delta Phi and Delta Gamma social sorority. She met Cliff Fischer while working as a translator in Cincinnati...

June 22, 2020

ROMA

Patricia A., beloved daughter of the late Pasquale and Angelina (nee Russo) Roma, dear sister of the late Bernard J. (Lee) and Anthony J. (Jacquelyn) Roma. She is also the loving aunt to many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Passed away on Monday, June 22nd at the age of 90. Mass will be held privately...

June 16, 2020

ROHRIG

Sylvester “Walt”, Jr., cherished father of Vickie (Joe) Prescott, Mark (Diane) Rohrig and the late Walter L. Rohrig. Loving grandfather of five and great-grandfather of ten. He was also the brother of the late Betty Attington and Leila Schenke. Passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 86. Mr. Rohrig was born in...

June 11, 2020

Dr. Jose Ghia Abirached, 99

Beloved father of Jose Jr (Pam), Amin (Connie), Leroy (Tammy) & Abbey Smith (Scott). Grandfather of Matt Abirached (Pam), Jessie Abirached, Sara Abirached, Aaron Abirached, and Kyler Abirached. Preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Livia, the love of his life. Resident of Cincinnati Ohio since 1962, passed peacefully...

June 7, 2020

Jessica Lee (Beaty) Mehl age 39 was called home to be with the Lord on the beautiful Sunday morning of June 7th 2020.

Jessi was born in Dayton Ohio March 23rd, 1981 to LaDonna Beaty and William Beaty

Jessi was proceeded in death by her loving grandfather Eugene Barth and survived...

June 4, 2020

David Buck was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Burton) Buck, the cherished son of Delores (nee Thorpe) and the late John Buck. He was a caring brother to Daniel (Kimberly) Buck and loving uncle of Lindsay (Jake) Aldrich and Bryan Buck. David passed away from complications of diabetes on Thursday, June 4th at the age of 60. David...

May 27, 2020

Dr. Todd F. Walker was born on December 29, 1957. He was a brilliant Clinical Psychologist, tennis player, guitar player, athlete, and friend to many, who succumbed to complications from Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes, and Cancer on May 27, 2020.

He was the cherished son of the late Thomas E. and Nancy F. (nee Fuldner)...