Obituaries

March 7, 2014

CRAFT

Hannah Loraine, born November 7, 1918 in Red Bank, Ohio to the union of Horace Craft and Julia Dorgan Craft. She was the sister of Genevine, Margaret, Florence, Willard and Robert Lee Craft. She was a graduate of Withrow High School where she studied violin and dance. She worked for 42 years at Western-Southern...

March 5, 2014

Anna Louise Smethurst. Beloved aunt of Richard Smethurst and Mary Jean Smethurst, also survived by other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be Monday March 10th from 6pm until time of mass of christian burial at 7pm all taking place at St. Columban Church 894 Oakland Dr. Loveland Oh, 45140.

March 3, 2014

BALBACH

Ellen C. (nee Castonier), beloved wife of 60 years of William P. Balbach, cherished mother of William J. "Bill" (Jayne) Balbach, Laurene (Ashraf)Abu-Khdaier, Anne (David) Hoffman, James A. "Jim" (Kathleen) Balbach, Julie (Michael) Peters and Ellen Maria "Mia" (Sean) Cronan. She is the devoted grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of two. Passed away, surrounded...

February 28, 2014

COPLEY

Ruby M., (nee Lutmer), passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, February 28th. She was survived by many cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7th from 9AM until the time of prayer service at 10AM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236) Kenwood. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven...

February 19, 2014

REIS

Patricia A. (Née Wheeler), beloved wife of Ronald A. Reis, loving mother of Eric

( Angela) Reis and Allison Reis, dear grandmother is Brendan, Jacob, Hannah and

Blake. Sister of Michael, Dennis, Pam and David. Passed away unexpectedly on

Thursday, February 19th...

February 19, 2014

BUESCHER

Doreen (nee Hermann), loving wife of the late Vic Buescher, dear mother of David Buescher (Dottie), Jean Buescher Barlett (Tom), Patty Mock (Owen), Ann Ulbricht (Charlie) and Tom Buescher (Stacey), special grandmother of Eileen, Stacey, Sam, Jennifer, Patrick, Adam, Danny, Matthew and Michael, great-grandmother of Henry. February 19, 2014. Age 85. The family will...

February 13, 2014

RUTISHAUSER

J. Kurt, beloved husband of 47 years of Eleanor (nee Schlichte), cherished father of Brian Jacob (Colette) Rutishauser, David Kurt (Amelia) Rutishauser and Suzanne Rutishauser (Jerome) Yorke, loving grandfather of Maya Gabrielle Rutishauser. He was preceded in death by his brother Carl John Rutishauser. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13th at the age...

February 6, 2014

SCHWEIN

Donna Lee (nee Brown), beloved wife of Geoff Schwein, devoted mother of Jessica Schwein, loving sister of Erwin (Angy) Brown and David Brown. Passed away on Thursday, February 6th at the age of 57. Donna was a survivor, a caregiver, a loving friend of many, and a truly wonderful person to have known. Visitation...

February 4, 2014

MENO

Karen, M. of Montgomery, cherished daughter of the late Anthony F. and Mary C. Meno. Loving sister of Michael Meno (Mary), Vicki Ficke, Teri Zingale (Tony). Dear Aunt of Erica Meno, Ryan Meno (Melanie), Alex Ficke, Kelli Ficke, Vincent Zingale, Sam Zingale, Remington Zingale. Great Aunt of, Leah Meno and Anthony Meno. Preceded in...

February 4, 2014

GARTEN

Hazel R. (nee Jenny), of Montgomery, Ohio passed away on February 4, 2014 at the age of 99. Her husband of 46 years, Fred A. Garten, passed in 1979. Surviving are two sons, David A. (Barbara) and F. Alan (Susan) Garten, and three Grandchildren, Scott Garten, Jenny Werden, and Emily...

February 2, 2014

MURRAY

Betty Jean (nee Kussmaul), longtime resident of Deer Park, wife of the late James Murray, mother of Karen Kinnett Brown, Scott Murray, Julie Martin and the late Diane Sanders McMillen. Grandmother of Thomas Kinnett, Kristi Buckner, Katie Ged, Billie McMillen, Kris Kinnett, Lauren Kinnett, Joe McMillen, Ben Murray, Michelle Murray, Scottie Martin, Jessica Martin,...

February 1, 2014

HAYNES

Betty (nee Prigge), loving wife of the late Willard, Dear mother of Stephen (Terrell) Haynes and Dave (Tracey) Haynes, special grandmother of Campbell Haynes, Ellie Haynes and Chris Arnold, sister of the late Robert Prigge. Art and music were Betty's passions. Member of many church choirs and singing groups in and around Cincinnati. February...

January 29, 2014

RANK

Georgia P. (nee Dowell), 96, beloved wife of the late Francis (WWII combat vet), devoted mother of Michael and Steven, proud grandmother of Sabina, Allison, and Bradley, delighted great grandma to Amina, Iman, and Ali. Georgia departed most peacefully on Wednesday, January 29. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3rd from 9AM until...

January 24, 2014

SPACCARELLI

Paul Anthony, MD., beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Eschmeyer), cherished father of Michael Spaccarelli, Julie (Mark Piorkowski) Spaccarelli, Joseph (Stephanie) Spaccarelli, Mara (Stephan Noll) Spaccarelli, Jennifer Spaccarelli and Christina (Mark) Zaring; devoted grandfather of Claire, James, Henning, Gabrielle, Anna, Luke, Noelle, Sophia, Caroline, Nicholas, Bella and the soon to arrive Baby Noll. He is...

January 21, 2014

DINEEN

Genevine R. (nee Rinehart), beloved wife of the late Martin C. Dineen, cherished mother of Richard (Susan) Dineen, Barbara (Sean) Warner and Cindy (the late Michael) Farinelli, sister of George (the late Sydney) Rinehart, Julian (the late Dorothy) Rinehart and the late Elma Rinehart. She was also survived by 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren....

January 20, 2014

Walter J., beloved husband and best friend of Sharon (nee Stegmann) Barone, devoted father of Hannah, Molly, Jake and Eli Davis and step-father of Brendon Barone, son of the late William and Marilyn Davis and loving son-in-law of Lee and Linda Stegmann. He is survived by brothers; Greg, Bill and Ron Davis and sister; Deanna Whitaker. He is also...

January 18, 2014

DIESEL

Raymond A., beloved husband of the late Dorothy Diesel, loving father of Mike, Jim, Carol and Debbie. Dear grandfather of five and great-grandfather of two. Passed away on January 18th at the age of 87. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23rd from 5-7PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery...

January 17, 2014

COBB

James R. , beloved husband of Marion (nee Petersen), loving of James Petersen Cobb (Eleanor), Paul Christian Cobb (Susan), Marion Cobb Molski (Jeffrey) and the late Louis Cobb Stone (John), special grandfather of Will, Maggie, James, Henry, Ali, Joe, Mari Kate, Drew and Rachel. January 17, 2014. Age 87. Member of Rotary International for...

January 16, 2014

DAVIS

Harry J., Jr., beloved husband of 67 years of Phyllis F. (nee Stallman),

cherished father of Michael J. (Mary Jo) Davis, Susan Y. Davis and Mark C.

Davis, devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Michael) Grimmett, Christine (Brad)

Clark, Stephanie (Lyle) Amann Winokur and...

January 12, 2014

BALL

Margaret L. (nee Hand), beloved wife of the late Leonard Y. Ball, loving mother of Susan True, Fred (Pamela) Ball, dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 14. Passed away on January 12th at the age of 90. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17th from 9:30AM until the time of funeral service...