Obituaries
Marilyn R. Hanson (nee Loop)
Aug 22, 2025
Marilyn R. Hanson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her Springfield Township home, just four weeks after the death of her cherished husband of 67 years, Melvin L. Hanson. She was 90.
Born at home in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marilyn was the youngest of three children to Edgar and Elsie Loop. Her early years were shaped...
Anita L. Lutz
Aug 21, 2025
Anita L. Lutz, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Bethesda North Hospital after bravely battling numerous health issues in her later years, ultimately succumbing to the effects of two strokes during her last hospitalization. Born on March 3, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anita was a nurturing presence whose compassion and kindness touched the...
Thomas P. Hutchinson
Aug 19, 2025
HUTCHINSON, Thomas P. Son of Mary Helen (nee Castner) and the late Ted Hutchinson. Husband of Beth Hutchinson (nee Albers). Brother of Susan Phillips. Passed away August 19, 2025 at the age of 68. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Bartholomew Church 9375 Winton Rd., Finneytown, Wednesday, August 27th at 11AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may...
Arnold Thall
Aug 19, 2025
THALL, Arnold. Loving husband of the late Edna Thall (nee Johnson) for 61 years. Beloved father of Jeanne Kleiman, Donita Diamond and Carolyn (Michael) Burdine. Grandfather of Kelly Kaiser, Elliott Stapleton, Sarah Blum, Tim and Ethan Burdine. Great grandfather of Beckett Stapleton, Sloane Stepleton, Carter Kaiser and Arielle Kaiser. Brother of Baker Thall, Virginia Long, Edward Thall, Pauline Thall, Harold...
Irene A. Atanasoff
Aug 19, 2025
ATANASOFF, Irene. Beloved daughter of the late Anna (nee Lucas) and Naum Atanasoff. Passed away peacefully in the care of Queen City Hospice on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the age of 96. She is survived by several cousins. A chapel service will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery 11000 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249 on Monday, August 25th...
Callan Davis Burbrink
Aug 18, 2025
Callan Davis Burbrink was born and passed away in the embrace of family at UC West Chester Hospital.
Callan Davis Burbrink was born on August 18th, 2025 to mothers Kathleen and Courtney (Barker) Burbrink. Despite his short time on earth, Callan was deeply loved by his moms as well as his big brother Kayden Burbrink.
Callan Davis will be forever remembered and...
Donald Clifford Funke
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Clifford Funke, beloved family patriarch, mentor and friend, died Monday, August 18, at age 94 at Maple Knoll Village in Springdale.
Born May 18, 1931, in Cincinnati, he was the only child of Clifford and Marie (Springer) Funke but grew up surrounded by family members including uncles, aunts and cousins, several of whom worked for the Funke greenhouses in the...
Nicole Marie Patterson
Aug 17, 2025
Nicole Marie (nee Horsley) Patterson, age 39 passed away on August 17, 2025, while enjoying a quick trip away with her beloved husband of five years, Jarod Patterson. A cabin in the mountains of Tennessee was a change of pace from their daily lives of residing in Ashland, Kentucky alongside their cat Tiger. Nicole was affectionately known as “Pinky” by...
Cheryl L. Meyer
Aug 13, 2025
Cheryl L. Meyer, affectionately known as "Gma," passed away on August 13, 2025, in her cherished hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on April 3, 1963, Cheryl was a beacon of love and joy throughout her life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the fortune of knowing her.
Cheryl's career may not have fit within traditional boundaries, but she took...
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Murphy
Aug 11, 2025
MURPHY, Virginia Lee “Ginny”
Passed away suddenly on August, 11, 2025 at age 71.
Ginny graduated from Colerain High School class of 1973.
Ginny is the daughter of the late Emmett and Louise Murphy.
Sister to Shirley Murphy, Peggy Hunter, Jeff Murphy and the late Pat Murphy Bales and the late Michael Murphy.
Mother of Jeremy (Lynda) Hinman and Jason Hinman.
Grandmother of Delana and Mallory...
Wayne E Siferd
Aug 9, 2025
Wayne Edward Siferd was born April 23, 1946, to Elwood and Mary Siferd. At 37 years old, he married the love of his life on July 30th, 1983, to Monica D Tutt at Parkview Church of Christ in Findlay, Ohio where they spent the next 33 years serving in ministry together. Wayne lived the first 70 years of his life...
Keith R. Goodlander
Aug 9, 2025
GOODLANDER, Keith R. Son of Norma and the late Charles Goodlander. Brother of Kim (Alan) Rice and Kevin (the late Tawnia) Goodlander. Uncle of Kristen (Matt) Cress, Kasey Goodlander and the late Kourtnie Goodlander, great-uncle of Keiley Cress, Emmanuel Goodlander, Khammilah Goodlander, Cameryn Cress and Kaydence Hawkins. Favorite nephew of Rhoda (Bob) Strassel. Passed away August 9, 2025 at the...
Jean Ann Cifuentes
Aug 8, 2025
Jean Ann Cifuentes (nee Terwilleger), beloved wife of 70 years to the late James “Jim” Cifuentes, was welcomed into God’s loving arms and reunited with her beloved Jim in Eternal Life on August 8th, 2025 at the age of 91. She was a devoted mom to Gregory (Carolyn) Cifuentes, Martin (Cindy) Cifuentes, James (Renee) Cifuentes, Susan Keane, Donna (John) Brown,...
Dennis Hamilton
Aug 8, 2025
Dennis Hamilton, age 86, passed away on 8/8/25 at Hospice of Cincinnati with his family by his side.
Dennis was born on 10/31/1938 in Daley, KY. He was the eldest of 7 children born to Dan & Oma (DeHart) Hamilton.
He graduated from Monroe High School in 1957 and afterwards enlisted in the US Army. On 2/3/1962 he married Marion(Schrimper) in Bethany....
Kathleen Marie Burke
Aug 7, 2025
Kathleen O’Brien Burke (formerly Sister Mary Kenan, OSF), passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at age 92. Born in Cincinnati, OH on April 3, 1933. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late William T. Burke. She is survived by her loving sister Marilyn (late Don) Uhlinger, William (Mary Carol) O’Brien, several nieces and nephews and dear friend Sister...
Joe A. Phegley
Aug 7, 2025
Joe A. Phegley, 89, passed away August 7, 2025, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis disease. He was born on June 6, 1936, to his late parents, Dennis J. and Pansy C. Phegley. He was a loving husband for 65 years to Barbara G. Phegley and the loving father to J. Kevin and the late Jeffrey M. Phegley. Joe...
Fred Curtis Howard
Aug 7, 2025
Fred Curtis Howard, 87, of Mason, OH, went home to be with the Lord, August 7, 2025, after declining health the last two years.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Howard and Pearl (Oliver) Howard, and brothers, Raymond Howard, Paul Howard, Homer Howard, and Harry Howard. Fred was also preceded by his wife of 67 years, Lucille Jane...
Jeanne Wilkerson
Aug 7, 2025
Jeanne Wilkerson, born on August 2, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed at her home in Hillsboro, Ohio, on August 7, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Elmer Wilkerson, and her siblings, sister Marilyn Middendorf and brother Donald Schumacker.
She is...
Joseph E. Rohrer
Aug 7, 2025
Joseph Rohrer passed away suddenly on August 7, 2025, 12 days shy of his 70th birthday. Joe was the loving, wonderful husband of Becky (nee Wilson) Rohrer and a special, fun dad of A.J. and Jillian Rohrer. He was the caring brother of Jerry (Helen), Jim and the late John (late Shirley)Rohrer and a special in-law and friend to all...
August Pfister
Aug 5, 2025
August A. Pfister III, known as “Gus” to his friends and family, was born August 30, 1942 to Mary (Campbell) and Lewis Pfister. He grew up in a large family in New York and Connecticut.
Gus served in the Coast Guard from 1966 to 1974 as a lighthouse keeper and ship’s engineer. After leaving the service, he studied mechanical engineering and...