Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas

Kellie Meador

Kellie Meador

December 17, 2019

Kellie Kathleen Meador died peacefully at home just after midnight on Tuesday December 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. She will always be remembered for her smile, laugh, and ability to light up a room. Throughout her 12-year battle with cancer, she always kept a positive attitude and was determined that it would not prevent her from enjoying her...

Gene Ward

Gene Ward

December 13, 2019

WARD

Eugene “Gene”, loving father of Jason (Jamie) Ward, of Burlington, KY, dear brother of Gloria Grubbs of Elsmere, KY and the late Ida Wiggington. He was also preceded in death by his parents, James Ward, Jr. And Ellen (nee Deaton) Ward.  He was a devoted grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Gene...

Monica Shannon

Monica Shannon

December 13, 2019

SHANNON

Monica A. (nee McCarthy), wife of David Shannon, cherished mother of Mildred Ellis, Tina Prather (Temple Bradford), Brian Shannon, loving grandmother of Logan Prather, Kylee Bradford, Lauren Prather, Alexis Haskett, Mariah Haskett, Kaliah Haskett, and great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Claudia McCarthy, and the late Felicia Fishter. Devoted aunt...

Melissa Ann Montgomery

Melissa Ann Montgomery

November 29, 2019

Melissa (Missy) Ann Montgomery, age 49, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Missy is survived by her parents, Fred and Ruth (née Louis) Montgomery, along with her fiancé and the love of her life, Michael Tarr.

Missy’s loving family includes her sisters...

Jerry Bowers

Jerry Bowers

November 28, 2019

Jerry Bowers passed away November 28, 2019, age 86.

Steve Suddendorf

Steve Suddendorf

November 25, 2019

Stephen James Suddendorf, age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019.  He fought valiantly after suffering from heart complications.

Dedicated husband of 26 years to Judy Merz Suddendorf. Loving and devoted father to Maxwell (24), Brady (22), and Kathryn (18).  Son of Robert Suddendorf, and the late Jacqueline Lower...

Sylvan Grisco

Sylvan Grisco

November 19, 2019

If anyone was going to live forever, it would be Sylvan. But, he fooled us again and after 97 years, he's gone to that big fishing hole in the sky.

A legend in his own mind and now a legend in ours, we bid farewell to this larger than life character....

Timothy J. Mahaney

Timothy J. Mahaney

November 18, 2019

Beloved son of Patrick and Kathleen, cherished grandson of Patricia Janning, dear brother of Leepatrick (Jessica) Mahaney, Kristina Mahaney, devoted uncle to Ava and Mia. Dearly loved father to Lily, Chloe, and their mother Rachel. Passed away November 18, age 33.  A visitation will be held Friday, November 22 at 10AM at the mausoleum of Rest Haven...

Betty Lou Ormsby

Betty Lou Ormsby

November 18, 2019

Betty Lou Ormsby (nee Goesling), 88 years old, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 surrounded by family. Daughter of the late Lou and Ruth Goesling. Loving wife of the late Raymond Ormsby. Survived by her children Mike Ormsby, Jeff Ormsby, Holly (Bob) Castrucci, Tim Ormsby (Homer Dewald)and her dog Lucas. Her grandchildren Heidi (Chad) Parker, Nic Castrucci,...

Phuonne Dinh

Phuonne Dinh

November 16, 2019

Phuonne Dinh, 90, passed away November 16, 2019.  Services will held at Thomas-Justin Memorial (7500 Montgomery Road 45236) on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00AM.  A procession to the crematory will take place following the services.

Don E. Fowls

Don E. Fowls

November 10, 2019

Don Erwin Fowls    1928-2019

Don E. Fowls, beloved husband of Diana Fowls, passed from this earthly life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on November 10, 2019 following an extended period of failing health.   Don was born to Ralph “Mike” Fowls and...

Freda K. Flerlage

Freda K. Flerlage

November 3, 2019

Early on the morning of November 3rd, 2019, Freda Koch Flerlage of Cincinnati died peacefully in her home, at the age of 104.

Throughout her years and in all that she did, Freda Flerlage helped all of those who came to know her understand what it means to love unconditionally and...

John Peter Cappa

John Peter Cappa

October 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of John Peter Cappa announces his passing on October 30, 2019, at the age of 61. John will be remembered by his children, Jamie, John (Laura) and Eric (Danae). John will also be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren, Natalie, Aubree, Lana, Vince and Giovanni, by his sister Vicki...

Sharon E. Smith

Sharon E. Smith

October 28, 2019

Sharon Smith (nee Woods), devoted wife of the late Duane E. Smith.  Cherished mother of Amy (Mike) Wolf, the late Michelle (John) Griffin.  Dear sister to Thomas (Betty) Woods. Loving aunt to Traci (Bret) Wiederhold, Tom (Valerie) Woods, and great aunt to Joe Wiederhold, Emma Davidson, and Cecelia Woods.  Loved grandmother to Kadie Griffin. Passed away October...

Ronald M. Rose

Ronald M. Rose

October 24, 2019

ROSE, Ronald Morris, 75 years old, of Symmes Township, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. Ron was born in Vancouver, Washington, but lived in the greater Dayton area for a time. Ron served for seven years in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged as a Captain in 1975. Throughout his professional life Ron started,...

Patricia Meiszer

Patricia Meiszer

October 20, 2019

Patricia “Patty” (nee Niehoff), aged 90 passed away Sunday, October 20th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her late husband, Robert (Bob) Meiszer, a Homicide Detective for the Cincinnati Police Department . Patty was born to the late Hilda and Gregory Niehoff, May 9,1929 in Norwood, Ohio. Patty graduated from Norwood High School and went on to...

Patricia Meiszer

Patricia Meiszer

October 20, 2019

Patricia “Patty” (nee Niehoff), aged 90 passed away Sunday, October 20th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her late husband, Robert (Bob) Meiszer, a Homicide Detective for the Cincinnati Police Department . Patty was born to the late Hilda and Gregory Niehoff, May 9,1929 in Norwood, Ohio. Patty graduated from Norwood High School and went on to...

Barb J. Rothenberg

Barb J. Rothenberg

October 15, 2019

ROTHENBERG

Barb (nee Rose), beloved wife of Mike Rothenberg, who was by her side and a constant source of comfort throughout her entire 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving daughter of the late Mel and Rovenia (nee Hubbs) Rose, cherished sister of Mel (Tammy) Rose, Debbie Rose, Faye (the late Ed)...

Anthony J. "Tony" Beresford

Anthony J. "Tony" Beresford

October 12, 2019

Anthony J. “Tony” Beresford, age 58, son of the late Richard J. Beresford, Sr. and Jeanette M. (nee Everhart) Beresford.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Richard (Dee) Beresford, Jr., Theresa (Jerry) Rohne, Robert (Shiela) Beresford, Kathleen (Tom) Schmidt, Donald (Debbie) Beresford, Rita (the late Gary) Miller, Timothy (Donna) Beresford, Beverly Beresford, Jean (David) Williamson,...

James Arthur Weeks

James Arthur Weeks

October 12, 2019

James Arthur Weeks

Cincinnati – James Weeks, 76, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 12, 2019, at Hospice of Cincinnati from complications of dementia. He was born April 8, 1943 in Lyons, New York, the son of Virginia (Guilfoos) Weeks...