Obituaries

Patricia E. Manhardt

Feb 25, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Eileen Manhardt (nee McErlane), deeply beloved by many, passed away

on February 25, 2025. She was 63 years old. She is survived by her children, Robert

(Katie) Manhardt, Laura (Conner) Manhardt, and Jonathan Manhardt, her

grandchildren, Knox Manhardt and Macie Manhardt, and her sisters Mollie (Craig)

Auberger, Iduna “Peggy”...

Charles Randall Singer

Feb 23, 2025

Charles Randall Singer, “Randy,” passed away on February 23, 2025 after a long illness,

at the age of 72. He was born on January 24, 1953, and lived in Madisonville most of his

life.

Randy is survived by his brother Michael and his sister-in-law Connie, as well as several

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Maridel P. Ely

Feb 21, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Maridel Ely shares the news of her death on February

21, 2025, at the age of 91.

Maridel was born and raised in Cincinnati, completing high school at Norwood High

where she met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Ely. They attended Miami University in

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Robert J. Schmitz

Feb 19, 2025

Robert Joseph Schmitz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed

away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, music, and community spirit. A

graduate of Dartmouth College, Class of 1949, Robert’s love for learning and passion

for music shaped his life in profound ways.

Robert’s musical journey began...

Daniel E. "Danny" Hunt

Feb 16, 2025

Daniel E. “Danny” Hunt, cherished son of Robert M. and Nancy E. (nee Burkholder) Hunt, devoted brother of Rob (Tiffany) Hunt, and adoring uncle to Zachary, Elijah, Seth, and Sara Hunt. He was also a cousin, a nephew, and a generous friend to way too many people to mention by name. But what could be considered the most important...

Joyce C. Scharringhausen

Feb 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Catherine Scharringhausen [nee Burger], who passed away surrounded by her family on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 84.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose love and affection touched the lives of all who knew her.

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Grace E. Seibel

Feb 15, 2025

Grace E. Seibel (nee Fischer), 90, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 12, 1934, in Madeira, Ohio, Grace dedicated most of her life to her husband and 4 children, and was “Grammy” to her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded...

Theodore "Ted" H. Balanger

Feb 7, 2025

Theodore “Ted” H. Balanger, beloved husband of Judy (nee Massaro), the late Janet and the late Thelma. Son of the late Lewis “Lew” and Kathleen Balanger. Father of Frederick “Fritz” Lewis (Lainey) Balanger and Kenneth Paul (Tonia) Hance. Grandfather of Jamie, Sean, Brandy, Stephen, Jeremy, Sheena, and the late Taylor. Great-grandfather of many. Brother of Rose Robbins.

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Mary Loue "Wawa" Philpot Mardis

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Loue Philpot Mardis “Wawa” was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert and Dorothy (nee Dance) Philpot. Mary Loue graduated from Oak Hills High School in 1975. During which time she met and married her best friend and the love of her life, Jack, on September 13, 1980.

Wawa was the cherished mother of Scarlett...

William “Bill” Andrew Hansbauer

Feb 3, 2025

William Andrew Hansbauer, age 59, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on February 3, 2025. Bill was the son of Kay (née Shelton) Hansbauer and brother of Tina (Shawn) Ford and Joe (Melanie) Hansbauer. He is survived by his seven nieces and nephews: Jacob, Hannah, Cassie and Ellie Ford and Greta, Otto, and Selma...

Dorothy "Dot" M. Johnson

Jan 28, 2025

Dorothy Marie Johnson [nee Carrigan] (age 77) of Madisonville, Ohio passed away on the evening of January

28th, 2025. She was born to the late William Carrigan and Clara Carrigan [Stover] on February 26th, 1947, in

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dot graduated from Marian High School in 1965. After graduating she married her...

Douglas Desserich

Jan 25, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Douglas Desserich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Navy veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Sherrie, his daughter Dawn (Michael), his son Brian (Amanda), and grandchildren Dylan, Olivia, and Clara.

Doug was a true jack-of-all trades. There was...

Mary Alice Curran

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Alice Curran (nee Haggerty) beloved wife of 64½ years to Ronald E. Curran. Cherished mother of Kellie Colyer and her husband Charlie, and Kevin Curran and his wife Tammy. Devoted grandmother to Ashley Connell and her husband Tyler, Nicole Colyer, Bryce Curran, Brooks Curran and an amazing great-grandmother to Talia Brisben, Tate Connell and Eva Connell.

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Billie A. Bartholomew

Jan 18, 2025

Billie Aileen Bartholomew (nee Martin), beloved wife of 58 years to the late David H. Bartholomew, cherished mother of Leslie A. (Charles) Lambert, of Tucker, GA., Nancy E. (Patrick) Osborne, of Loveland, OH., and David M. (Sonya Moon) Bartholomew, of Centerville, OH. and a devoted grandmother to three grandsons, David and Michael Lambert and Benjamin Streicher.

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Joyce D. Meiners

Dec 26, 2024

Joyce Meiners (nee Dumbacher), age 96, beloved wife of James E. Meiners for 61 years, passed peacefully on December 26th in Columbus, OH in the comfort of family. Loving mother to Mark Meiners, David (Cheri) Meiners, Julianne (Greg) DuBois, Kathryn Meiners, Patricia (David) Peeples and Nancy (Jim) Byers. Dear grandmother to Kris, Kara, Erika, James, Daniel, Julia, Andrea, Katie,...

Kenneth B. Geiman

Dec 21, 2024

Kenneth B. "Ken" Geiman, beloved husband since 1961 to Judith M. (nee Mancewicz) Geiman. Cherished father of Jodi M. Dolan and Shodhin K. Geiman, and doting grandfather of Lauren and Nick Dolan, and Majken (Melissa-Marie Thomas), Rachel, and Jenna Geiman. He was a loving brother of John (Sue) Geiman, Bob (Julia) Geiman and the late Edgar (Norita) Geiman.

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Robert A. Schall

Dec 18, 2024

Robert A. Schall March 12, 1950 – December 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Schall, 74, passed away on December 18, 2024. Born on March 12, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Robert Earl Schall and Jacqueline M Schall.

Bob was a hardworking, dedicated, family-oriented, and devout man. A...

Timothy J. Bagby

Dec 17, 2024

Timothy J. Bagby (Tim) age 72, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio in the comfort of family. He was born on February 5, 1952 to Charles and Mary Bagby in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was the beloved uncle to Mary Davis (Chris), Mike Bagby, Kathy Biery (Ed), and Susan Svetkovich, Great Uncle...

Marguerite S. Shurte

Dec 11, 2024

Marguerite S. (nee Smith) Shurte, beloved wife of the late Richard T. Shurte, cherished mother of Dr. Elizabeth (Dr. Brian) Weaver and Matthew (Amisha) Shurte, devoted grandmother of Dr. Nicholas (Olivia) Weaver, Chelsea (Jordan) Zoutis, and Maya and Ava Shurte, doting great-grandmother to her namesake Calliope Rose Marguerite Zoutis, loving sister of Patricia (Kenneth) Smith Mills and June (Reed)...

Evelyn “Joy” Plummer

Dec 9, 2024

Evelyn Joy Plummer (nèe Rise), age 86, passed peacefully with loved ones by her side on the evening of December 9, 2024.

Joy, as she preferred to be called, grew up in Blanchester, Ohio and graduated valedictorian from Blanchester High School. Joy loved to play and watch tennis all her life. She was the epicenter...