Obituaries

May 25, 2016

GRATSCH

Gary L., beloved husband of Sharon (nee Hinkle), dear father of Brian (Ashley) and Adam Gratsch and Kathryn (Corey) Brand, special grandfather of Addison and Lucas Gratsch, Ellianna Gratsch and Connor Brand. He also leaves behind 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 25th at the age of 64. Visitation...

May 25, 2016

FRONK

John Kenneth II, cherished husband of Jennifer (nee Pierce), dear son of John K. Fronk and the late Kathy Fowee, loving father of Taylor Fonk, Nathan Croley, Bradley Fronk and step-father of Kendall Renee Honican, grandfather of Eleanor Ann Marie DeWitt, brother of Joseph Fronk, Bridgette Fronk and Chrissy Shell. He is also survived by numerous...

May 17, 2016

PARKS

Russell Whidden, born August 17, 1919, in Springfield, MA, died peacefully in his sleep May 4, 2016, in Cincinnati, OH. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathryn Hirs Parks and his brothers Warren Wright Parks and Edgar Eugene Parks, he is survived by daughters Kathryn Parks Bechtle and Ann Parks McCray and son Russell Whidden Parks, Jr,...

May 16, 2016

HERVEY

Barbara A. (nee Burch), beloved wife of 15 years to the late James Hervey, cherished mother of Natalie (Ron) Mullholand, Sandy (Bill) Schwab, Beth (Mike) Burcham and Emily (Shawn Powers) Hervey, devoted grandmother of Lucas, Will, Ryan, Peyton, AJ, Jack, loving sister of Stan and Rose Ann Burch, Joe and Pat Burch, Bill Zoller and the...

May 13, 2016

KERN

William Gordon, age 80, adored husband of 57 years to Patricia, father of David and Shawn and grandfather to AnnaBeth and Matthew. Passed May 13th very unexpectedly from aortic valve surgery. Born May 11, 1936, to Karl and Cozette Kern. He grew up in Madisonville where his parents opened first Cincinnati Dairy Queen. Bill graduated from...

May 12, 2016

TAYLOR

Marilyn (nee Carroll), beloved wife of 63 years to the late Rev. Mervin Taylor, cherished mother of Rena Taylor, Barry (Sherry) Taylor, Kevin (Debbie) Taylor, and Darla Taylor, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother to many, sister of Maxine Cavinder. Passed away on Thursday, May 12th at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Monday, May...

May 8, 2016

Paul W. Wilson, beloved husband of Katherine “Kay” (nee Frederick), loving father of Karen (Jack) Reuter, Kathy Wilson, Steven (Barbara) Wilson, Kim Wilson and Kelly Hesketh, dear grandfather of Zack, Andy and Katy Reuter, Samantha Hesketh and Alex Wilson, great-grandfather of 2, brother of Grace Young and Mary Cowan. May 8, 2016. Age 92. Visitation will be Tuesday May...

May 4, 2016

MUELLER

Thomas, beloved husband of Linda (nee Gardner), devoted father of Adam (Laura) Mueller, Eric Mueller and Jonathan Mueller. Loving Grandfather to Amelia and Addy Mueller. Devoted son of Eileen Mueller and the late John Mueller. Son-in-law of Joan Gardner and the late James J. Gardner. Caring brother of John (Marcia), Jim (late Alice), Tim (Nancy), David,...

May 4, 2016

STOECKLIN

James R., of Cincinnati. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Pritchett) Stoecklin, loving father of Kimberly (Stephen) Pipkin, Sandra (Terrence) Donovan, and Melissa (Barton Stano) Stoecklin. Proud grandfather of Jim Pipkin, Sally Diener, Kim Donovan Smith, Michael Donovan, and Kate Donovan. Great grandfather of Parker Smith. Dear brother of Kenneth Stoecklin. Passed away May 4,...

May 3, 2016

DECATUR

Becky (nee Swisher), beloved wife of 61 years to James Decatur, cherished mother of Renee “Dee” (Paul) Morgan, Doug Decatur, devoted grandmother of Rebecca (Dr. James) Brown, Sarah Morgan, Stephen Decatur, James Joseph Decatur. Passed away in her sleep on May 3rd at the age of 83. Becky always put her family first and organized many...

April 29, 2016

ROBINETT

Donald V., beloved husband of 60 years to Elizabeth (nee Martin), cherished father of Dan (Lisa), Tom (Jody), Rick, Donna (Mike) Kessler and Ann Brock. Devoted grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 1. Loving brother of the late Lewis Robinett and half-brother to Charles, Harold and Dorothy Robinett. Passed away on Friday, April 29th at the...

April 29, 2016

April 28, 2016

BOOKMAN

Raymond E. “Gene”, beloved husband of 65 years to the late Margaret “Peggy” Bookman (nee Andrews), beloved father of Steve (Kristine) Bookman and Becky (Jeff) Zackerman, loving grandpa of Katie and Caroline Zackerman. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28th at the age of 87. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 1PM until...

April 24, 2016

SENDELBECK

Robert H., beloved husband of 66 years to Delphine (nee Sargent), cherished father of Stephen (Darren Turner) Sendelbeck and Cheryl (Chris) Cowden, devoted grandfather of Mallory (Brian) Kornelis and Andrew (Kaitlyn) Cowden, great-grandfather of Annika Ruth and Judah Robert, brother-in-law of Donald (Darlene) Sargent. Passed away on Sunday, April 24th at the age of 90. Visitation...

April 23, 2016

McQueary

Rosemary (nee Mozzone), beloved wife of the late Richard McQueary, Sr., cherished mother of Andrea (Ted) Trammel, Melody (Martin) Pastura, Richard (Nancy) McQueary, Jr., and Thomas McQueary. Devoted grandmother of Tony, Vinnie, Nicole, Gabe, Richard III, Caitlyn, Sarah, Nick and Meghan, great-grandmother of Nick, Luke, Gabe and Mia. Dear sister of Catherine Jones and the late...

April 22, 2016

Marsha (nee Wright), beloved wife of John Shields, devoted mother of Larry Shields, and dear sister of the late Marty Wright and Marshall Wright. Passed away in her home, in the arms of her husband and with her son, on Friday, April 22nd at the age of 69. Marsha grew up in Rising Sun, IN. She had a hard...

April 21, 2016

US NAVY

KOREAN CONFLICT

PERRIN

William J., beloved husband of the late Daisy (nee Fields), dear son of the late Charles and Grace (nee Richie) of Falmouth, KY, father of Patricia, Charles, Belinda, Gregory, Roger and Rita, all of New Orleans, and Billy of Kentucky, grandfather and great-grandfather to several grandchildren....

April 17, 2016

MC CLAIN

Shirley (nee Bair), cherished mother of Harold (Sara) Smith, Debbie Etlinger, Tina (Gary) Ferrell, devoted grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of nine. Passed away on April 17th at the age of 78. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21st from 1PM until the time of funeral service 2PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5433...

April 13, 2016

ISAACS BUCKLEY

Ruth (nee Ownley) Isaacs Buckley.Blessed by her nearly 40-year marriage to her Norwood High School sweetheart Frederick T. Isaacs and her nearly 22 year marriage to her adoring husband William A. Buckley. Cherished mother of Dr.Timothy F. Isaacs of Santa Cruz, CA and Rev. Dr. Barbara R. Isaacs of Rockville, MD. Devoted grandmother of Emily...

April 12, 2016

VOLLMAN

Gladys (nee Meek), passed away on April 12, 2016 at the age of 96. She has now joined her husband, Leo Vollman, and son John Vollman in heaven. Gladys married Leo Vollman in 1946 in Norwood, Ohio and they had eight children. Gladys was proud of her 8 children; her 2 daughters; Judy Nural, Mary Sand,...