Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Lt. Col Donald H. Rahn, USAF Retired - 1928 - 2024

Don, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at the age of 95. He is survived by his son Michael

of NYC and son and daughter-in-law, Bill & Kristy Rahn, along with his grandchildren, Nicholas,

Daniel, and Katie of Batavia, OH. He...

Jan 8, 2024

Frederick T. “Fred” Riley

Fred was born in Tokyo, Japan on October 23, 1959, while his dad served our country in the military. He sadly left us suddenly on January 8th, 2024. His loving wife and soulmate, Amy will truly keep him forever in her heart. He is survived by his spouse, Amy (nee Losekamp)...

Jan 7, 2024

ROCKWELL

Diane F. (nee Lundin), beloved wife of the late R. James Rockwell, cherished mother of Greg (Anne) Rockwell and Rick (Darcy) Rockwell, devoted grandmother of A.J., Addie, Christopher, Nicholas, and Nathan Rockwell.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer G. and Eda (nee Johnson) Lundin and her stepmother, Maxine (nee White), as...

Jan 6, 2024

James “Jim” Whittenbarger

Jim was born on February 23, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Sycamore High School and earned a welding engineering degree from The Ohio State University in 1983.

Following graduation, he went on to work at Newport News Shipbuilding. He spent his final 21 years working for...

Jan 3, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James Lewis McCormick.

Jim was born in Seaman, Ohio on April 7th, 1951 and he passed on January 3rd, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He is survived by his daughter Julia McCormick, grandsons Brady and Reed McCormick and former spouse, Diane McCormick. He was the...

Jan 1, 2024

Frank E. Smith Feb 4, 1931 – Jan 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank E. Smith, who left this world on January 1, 2024. Born in Fremont Center, New York on February 4, 1931 - he touched the lives of those around him in profound ways inspiring...

Jan 1, 2024

O'Banion

Sharon L. (nee Momich), beloved wife of Howard W. O'Banion, devoted mother of Sean Patrick Casey, cherished grandmother of Sierra Graham. Beautiful daughter of the late Steve and Marjorie (nee Mace) Momich, loving sister of Donna, Steve, Constance, Theodore, and Carole. Daughter of the late Steve and Marjorie Momich.

Sharon passed away...

Dec 30, 2023

Robert W. Marthaler

1971-2023

Beloved son of Dale and Irene (née Hull) Marthaler, dear brother of Adam Marthaler and twin brother of Kimberly Seiwert. Cherished uncle to Amanda Sharkey and Dale Seiwert.

Rob passed away December 30th, 2023, at the age of 53.

During his...

Dec 29, 2023

BUSEMEYER

Richard "Rich" Francis Busemeyer was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 24th, 1947, to Francis J. and Maryanne (nee Hansbauer) Busemeyer. He attended grade school at St. John's Catholic School and was a 1965 graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School where he was a member of the honor society. He went on to become...

Dec 25, 2023

I wish life was one of the fairytales you loved so much. I wish a happier ending could have been written. Our differences at times felt like oceans separating us. Now that rift feels forever apart. It is our deepest hopes that your dreams are sweet and blissful. It is our deepest desire that one day our dreams can...

Dec 25, 2023

Paul C. Schlie, loving husband of the late Jean M (nee Schneider) and Gail P. (nee VanLandingham). Cherished father of Joe, (Allison) Schlie, Sherri (Ron) Holzman, Lisa (Mike and the late Joe Whitacre) Slattery, Michael (Kristen) Schlie, Herman (Brenda) Hoernschemeyer, Cheryl (Tom) Menke, Greg Hoernschemeyer and the late Rick (Kathy) Schlie.

Devoted grandfather of Will...

Dec 18, 2023

Kathleen M. (nee Staley) Allen, beloved wife of the late Rex Allen, devoted mother of John (Gail) Allen, Joe Allen, Donna (Tom) Reno, Eddie (the late Valerie) Allen, and Lee (Debby) Allen, devoted grandmother of Hannah, Haley, Annie, Reece, Hadley, Danny, Vince, Rex, Savannah, Loni, Jaden, Maddyson, Gavin, Adalyn, Tyson, Lydia, Annabelle, Chloe, Mason, and Lizzy. Loving sister of...

Dec 17, 2023

Elaine R. (nee Hennjes) Smith passed away on December 17th at the age of 94. She was the cherished mother of Rickey (Pauline) Smith and David Smith; a devoted step-grandmother of Josh (Caroline) Kunkel, and Danielle Arlinghaus; the loving step-great-grandmother to Ben, Alex, and Sam and grandmother to Karen, Daniel, and James Smith. She is also survived by many...

Dec 17, 2023

DOUD

William Joseph “Bill” Doud, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Joyce I. (nee Stoeckel) Doud, cherished father of Debbie (Rick) Berning and Diane (Gary) O’Connell, devoted grandfather of Rick (Jess) Berning, Lauren Berning (David Tull), Sarah (James) Morelock, Erin (Kyle) Seger, Katy (James) Gallagher, Kerry O’Connell (Aaron Mendez) and Kyle (Michelle) O’Connell, and loving...

Dec 12, 2023

HASSMAN Shirley M. (nee Mieners), beloved wife of the late Robert J. Hassman, cherished mother of John (Sandra), Steven (Marsha) and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Hassman, devoted grandmother of Brian, Matthew, Sean and Emily, great-grandmother to four.

Mrs. Hassman passed away on the morning of December 14th at the age of 99.

Her family will receive friends...

Dec 12, 2023

Steven Ray Henderson born June 19,1955, of Hammersville, Ohio passed away on December 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia Henderson and his mother Geneva Moses. Steve Henderson will be greatly missed by his daughter Jennifer Brumett, his son Steven Henderson, and Courtni Evans. Steve’s brothers Bruce Miller (Diana), Bobby Miller (Ellen), Ricky Miller and...

Dec 10, 2023

WARD

William Bernard Ward.(Bill) husband of the late Agnes Pauline for 69 years, cherished father of Patsy (Chuck) Johnson, the late Hank (Connie) Ward, Anita Ward and Stephen Ratliff, devoted grandmother of Stephanie (Aaron) Wood, Cara Meadows, Wyatt (Emily) Ward, Morgan Ward, Dylan Davidson and Dale Ward, loving great-grandfather of Brooke, Luke and Hugh Wood, Adrienne and...

Dec 9, 2023

Susan M. (nee Gratsch) Hughes, beloved wife of Leonard Hughes II, cherished mother of sons Michael (Claudine) Hughes and Leonard (Beth) Hughes III, loving grandmother of Jacob, Leanne, Hery and Helena. Dear sister of Linda Gates, Donna Wood, Jack Gratsch, Jr. and the late Gary Gratsch. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Merida (nee Ard) Gratsch,...

Dec 9, 2023

Roger Dale Schnirring, 72, of Madison Place entered into rest on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Roger attended St John Vianney and was a life long member of the parish. He graduated from Withrow High School in 1969. He obtained an associate’s degree in civil engineering from Cincinnati State Technical College in August 1972.

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Dec 4, 2023

Jeanne Anne (nee Covey) Longeway, of Pleasant Ridge, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, at the age of 78. Jeanne was predeceased by her parents LaVerne and Walter Covey and by her daughter Kellie Meador (Denny). Jeanne is survived by her sons Forrest IV and Greg, their father Forrest III, her grandchildren Forrest V, Garrett (Alyssa) and Sophia...