Obituaries

December 26, 2011

CLASEN

Robert H., born Oct, 4, 1919 in Cincinnati, died peacefully on December 26. He graduated from Western Hills High School and Miami University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. After graduation from Miami in 1942, he joined the Army, rose to the rank of Captain and...

December 24, 2011

LOGAN

William John, beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Gecks) Logan, loving father of Janet Logan, Mary Ann (Jerry) Beimesche, Kathy (Bob) Evans and William (Ruth Ann) Logan. Dear grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of 13. Brother-in-law of Bobbie Gecks. Passed away on December 24th at the age of 94....

December 24, 2011

SHELTON

Patricia Ann, daughter of the late Earl and Millie Shelton, beloved sister of Cathy (Greg) Atkins and Rosemary Dietrich, special aunt to Mark Dietrich, Andrea Pittman, Darrel Dietrich, Steven Atkins and Becca Atkins, precious friend of Jeanne, Ron, Nina and Rob Weber. Passed on to a better place on Saturday,...

December 22, 2011

HARE

Claire (nee Finch), beloved wife of the late John Hare, devoted mother of John and Cathy Hare, cherished grandmother of Sean, Andrew and Jacob Hare, loving sister of Mary Lou, Shirley, Ann, Carol, Kay, Charlotte, June, Joseph, Jack, Chuck, Dan and Tom. Passed away on Thursday, December 22nd at the...

December 22, 2011

GARDNER

James F., cherished son of the late Joseph E. and Juanita V. Gardner, loving brother of John Gardner, JoAnn Obermeyer, Jane Gardner Marsden, Jerrold Gardner and the late Jeffery S. Gardner, beloved of 27 years of Carol Frazier. He is survived his children, Kevin, Jenny and Jamie, several grandchildren, nieces,...

December 18, 2011

CARR

Judy Ann "Cookie" (nee Rotunno), loving wife of Bill Carr, devoted mother of two sons, Kenneth and Jayson Carr, celebrated family through marriage, Cheryl Brunner, Paula (Phil) Massey and William D. Carr, cherished grandmother of Jenna and Taylor Carr, Shanelle and Trenton Brunner, Christopher (Christina), Ryan (Carrie) and Kellie Massey,...

December 17, 2011

REIDEL

Lawrence "Larry", dear brother of Ray (Billie) Reidel, loving uncle of Ray, Bob and Dave Reidel and Carrie Crook. Passed away on Saturday, December 17th at the age of 71. Friends may visit with his family on Tuesday December 27th from 9AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial...

December 15, 2011

VILLARI

Phyllis J. (nee Lauch), beloved wife of 60 years of Joseph P. Villari, loving mother of Joseph S. (Janice) Villari, Bonnie Villari Meagher, Roderick T. (Bonnie) Villari and Grace Ann Villari. Devoted grandmother of six and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister-in-law of Nellie Grieco, Patty Crumbacher and the late Lillian Palma, Antoinette Villari, Josephine...

December 15, 2011

HESS

Mary E. (nee West), beloved wife of Scott Hess, cherished mother of Holly and Heather Hess, devoted grandmother of Jaila, Myla, Devan Ryan and Carter Hess. She is also the loving daughter of Geraldine West and dear sister of Jan (John) Steinman, Jeannine (Joe) Bendas and Jeff (Kim) West. Also...

December 7, 2011

WEDIG

Lawrence F., beloved husband of Marcine (nee Dilling), devoted father of Melissa Meghan Wedig and Daniel Lawrence Wedig, loving grandfather of Tyasia Wedig, dear brother of Lois Ann Wagner. Passed away on Tuesday, December 7th at the age of 72. Friends are invited to visit with his family on Monday,...

December 7, 2011

KOREA

ORME

Donald R., beloved husband of Janet (nee Stickler), devoted father of Edward Orme and Donna Ipp, cherished grandfather of Jason and James Ipp. Passed away on Wednesday, December 7th at the age of 80. Friends are invited to visit with his...

December 6, 2011

SIMS

Helen (nee Farmer), 86, beloved wife of 65 years of the late Clay Sims, devoted mother of Larry C. Sims and Deborah L. Welch; loving grandmother of Brian P. Sims, great-grandmother of Matthew, Joshua, Ella and Sophia Sims. Sister of the late Welman and William Farmer. Services will be held...

December 6, 2011

WWII

MENKE

Robert H. beloved husband of Ann (nee Gray), devoted father of Mary (Mike) Rogers, Patricia (Jim) Wahl and Catherine (Don) Smith, cherished grandfather of Colin Smith, Anne Smith, Emma, Harry and James Wahl, loving great-grandfather of Gavin Smith, dear brother of...

December 1, 2011

Chialastri Sr., Larry J.

Beloved father of Larry Chialastri Jr. (Pamela) and Shannon Chialastri (husband Shannon). December 1, 2011. Age 56. The family invites friends to remember Larry's life Thursday December 8, 2011 from 6-8pm at the Thomas-Justin Memorial 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236) in Kenwood.

November 30, 2011

Elaine McFall (nee Bowen) beloved wife of 62 years of Mark McFall, cherished mother of Barry McFall, Kevin McFall,Cynthia Corwin, Karen McFall and Cecilia Sherwin, loving sister of Shirley Charters, Carol Minninger and the late Harold Bowen. She was the devoted daughter of the late Donald and Lucille Bowen. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and...

November 30, 2011

ARMY VETERAN

WWII

PFAU

Robert F., devoted husband of the late Leatrice Pfau, devoted father of Robert L. Pfau, Randall S. Pfau and Sandra J. Clark, cherished grandfather of Kyle S. Clark, Lance P. Pfau, Jessica L. Newberry, Lindsey L. Pfau, Stephanie L....

November 29, 2011

Tracy A. Holden (nee Pope) Beloved wife of Dr. Keith Holden, loving mother of Grace and Nicholas Holden, cherished daughter of Bob and Jean Pope (nee Rinaldi), special daughter-in-law of John and Loretta Holden, sister-in-law of Mark and Linda Holden, Jeff Holden, Kevin and Cathi Holden, Karen and Ed Bradley, Phil and Vicki Holden, Bruce and Librada Holden, dear...

November 28, 2011

CLEVELAND

Frank P., M.D., beloved husband of 69 years to Hazel "Doreene" (nee Dix) Cleveland, cherised father of Lisa (Mike) Sylvester, Craig (Lisa) Cleveland, Bradley Cleveland and Tamara (Dante) Almonte, devoted grandfather of Matthew, Sidney, Chad, C.J., Rachael, Alex, Dory and the late Michael, loving brother of Alberta Joos. Passed away...

November 26, 2011

STROUP

Edward G., cherished son of William E. and Mary Stroup, devoted father of Chris Stroup and Bill (Brenda) Stroup, loving grandfather of Cory, Angela, Heather, Billy, Jr., and Christopher Stroup, dear brother of Robert (Ellie) and Annetta Kabler, beloved fiancé of Terry Kuethe. He is also survived by many nieces...

November 23, 2011

BUHRLAGE

Janet L. (nee Gross) "Goldie, beloved wife of 55 years to John L. Buhrlage, cherished mother of Bryan Buhrlage and Barbara (Daniel) Hill, devoted grandmother of Matthew J. Hill and the late Daniel T. Hill, Jr., loving sister of the late Mary Alice Carpenter. She was the daughter of the late George and Almeda...