Obituaries

L. Jill Wellman
Feb 7, 2025
L. Jill Wellman (nee McClarnon) beloved wife of the late Lewis C. Wellman, loving mother of Kelly, Chris (Jenny), Amy and Tracy Wellman, grandmother of Abby (Dylan) Schuster, Lyndsey (Jeff) Walker, Christopher (Lauren) Teuschler, Cameron (Megan) Wellman, Aaron (Meghan) Wellman, Austin and Kylie Kohl, Venice and Kris Oberkorn, great grandmother of 9, Jackson and Emilia Schuster, Paxton and Landon Walker,...
Laila Rakan Shteiwi
Feb 7, 2025
Laila Rakan Shteiwi (1948 – 2025), wife of the late Rakan Shteiwi, loving mother of Marline, Braheam, and Halla (Nathan) Lane. Doting grandmother to Laila, London, and Lillian. Sister to Faris (Huson), Jacoub (Dina), Kamilia (Hukkam), Afaf (Mwufag), and the late Ensaf (Richard) and Saaf (Bill). Beloved aunt to many and friend to all.
Laila emigrated to the United States from...
Dorothy Lighthall-Dumford
Feb 6, 2025
Survived by her beloved husband Don Dumford of 21 years and preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Lighthall (d. 1981)
Loving mother of Steve (Robin) Lighthall and Linda (Jerry) Ruschau.
Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Scott) Ober, Leslie (Cliff) Cowan, Alex (Rachel) Ruschau, Max Ruschau and the late Adam Lighthall. Great grandmother of Summer Lynn, Mya, Joshua, Logan, Olivia, Brody, Sophia,...
Ronald Drouillard
Feb 5, 2025
On February 5, 2025, Ronald Thomas "Frenchie" Drouillard, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep due to respiratory complications of dementia.
Ronald was born on January 9, 1941 in Bellevue, Ohio to Warren Drouillard and Marguerite Palmer. He grew up in northern Ohio and graduated in 1959 from St. Mary High School in Sandusky. After high school, he joined the United...
Terrence M. Gampfer
Feb 2, 2025
Terrence M. Gampfer, loving brother of Joseph (Alice Michels) Gampfer and of the late Charles J. Gampfer Jr., Sister Mary Stella O.S.F., and David J. Gampfer. Brother-in-law of Judy Gampfer. Longtime companion of Lila Miller. Uncle of Mike (Missy) Gampfer and Christopher (Kristin) Gampfer. Son of the late Charles and Henrietta Gampfer. Passed away February 2, 2025, at the age...
Charlene Fern Bellman
Feb 2, 2025
Charlene F. Bellman beloved wife of the late James W. Bellman for 63-1/2 years. Charlene was born October 9, 1934 in Elmwood Place, Ohio. Passed away February 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Dan (Sue) Bellman, Kathy (Tom) Appledorn, Greg Bellman, the late David (Pat) Bellman, Teresa (Jim) Kugel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Stacey) Bellman, Elizabeth...
Betty Kay DiTullio
Feb 1, 2025
DITULLIO, Betty Kay (nee Hale). Beloved wife of the late Gerardo Anthony Jr. “Jerry” DiTullio. Loving mother of Kathreena (Ernie) Petri, Gina (Joshua) Weber, Toni (Ricky) Gregory, Angela (Gary) Randolph and Joanna (Joseph) Sweeney. Cherished Mimi of A.J. and Samantha Petri, Joshua Jr. and Anna Weber, Bo Gregory, Elizabeth Randolph and Peyton Sweeney. Dear sister of Peggy Woodruff. Great Mimi...
Donald Scott Adams
Jan 31, 2025
Donald Scott Adams of Cincinnati died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at age 64.
He is survived by his beloved children Sam Adams, Shelly (Ben) Wick and Allison (Wes) Higgs, and by his former wife, Carol Adams.
He is also survived by his siblings Kimberly Jones, Terry Adams, Sharon Waitkus, Tim (Jennifer) Adams, Dr. Darren “Chad” Adams, Jon (Lee) Adams and many...

Carol Lynn Westrich
Jan 31, 2025
Carol Westrich has passed away at the age of 72. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she came to Cincinnati at the age of 6, and was a resident of Cincinnati, Mason, and Dayton at different times. She graduated from Cincinnati’s Colerain High School, and also attended the Univ. of Cincinnati. Most of her working life was spent as an insurance...
Terry McCollum
Jan 31, 2025
Terry McCollum, a beloved educator and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 4, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Terry dedicated his life to nurturing young minds, serving 31 years as a teacher and educational leader in the Cincinnati Public Schools. He later held the position of Statewide Director of...
Suzanne Pfister
Jan 31, 2025
Suzanne Pfister, born on January 15, 1947, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of August Pfister, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Together, they created a warm and nurturing home filled with cherished memories.
Suzanne was a devoted mother to her...
Naomi R. DeYoung
Jan 31, 2025
Naomi Ruth Stewart DeYoung, 93, of West Chester, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 21, 1931, in Owen County, Kentucky, Naomi moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at age 18. Over the next several years, she held jobs at the Omni Netherland...
Peggy Ann Brichler
Jan 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Peggy Brichler
June 3, 1956 – January 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Brichler (nee Doran), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She passed away under hospice care on January 29, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on June 3,1956 in Cincinnati, OH,...
Carol E. Bill
Jan 28, 2025
Carol E. Bill, born on July 20, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2025.
Carol was married to Ken Bill, with whom she shared many joyful years. She was the proud mother of three sons: Gary J. (Sherri Hammond) Bill, Greg J. (Debbie) Bill, and Brian A. Bill. Carol also found immense joy in her grandchildren: Andrea, Angela,...
Raymond Weber
Jan 28, 2025
Raymond Weber, 85 of West Chester, Ohio passed away on January 28th, 2025. Ray was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10th, 1939 to John and Alma Weber.
Ray met the love of his life, Rachel in 1967, at the Country Kitchen restaurant. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Rachel, as well as his siblings, Betty, Johnny, Alma, Carl,...
William Ladd McCarnan
Jan 25, 2025
Devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS O’Brien DD725 Naval Destroyer as a combat veteran in Vietnam. William Ladd McCarnan, 79, of Mason, Ohio, died suddenly of congestive heart failure on 01/25/2025.
He was born in Cincinnati in 1945 to Fred L. McCarnan Jr. and...
Theresa M. Murray (nee Koenig)
Jan 23, 2025
MURRAY, Theresa M. (nee Koenig) beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Murray, loving mother of Michael (Carrie) Murray, Emily Murray, Kathleen (Michael) Fenbers, Colleen (Patrick) Hine, grandmother of Ashley, Aimee, William and Thomas; Logan, Kaden, Isabella, Joseph and Mollie; Claire Theresa, daughter of the late William and Lucille Koenig, sister of Joseph (Deb) Koenig, Janice (Fred) Kohlrieser, Mary Lou...
Lawrence “Larry” Boehmer
Jan 23, 2025
Larry Boehmer, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd, at the age of sixty-seven. Born on May 28th, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Thomas and Katherine (nee Furey) Boehmer. Larry was a longtime resident of St. Bernard, Ohio, and a proud graduate of Roger Bacon High School, Class of 1976. Larry dedicated over...
Terresa D. Garner
Jan 23, 2025
GARNER, Terresa D. “Terre”. Loving mother of Bill Stidham-Garner. Daughter of the late Bill and Von (nee Sparks) Garner. Dear sister Sandy (the late Bob) Henry, Jim (Kathi) Garner, Sean (Holly) Garner, John (Penny) Garner and the late Lona Hankey and Bill Garner Jr. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and foster children. As an ordained minister, Rev Garner served...
Rev. Stephen Grooms
Jan 22, 2025
Reverend Stephen Earl Grooms, 55, of Liberty Township, died January 22, 2025, after a short stay in Hospice Care of Hamilton. He was born December 2, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Norman Grooms and Wanda Grooms. On September 2, 1995, he married the love of his life, Natalie (Hill) Grooms. They have 3 daughters, Allie, Lizzie, and Bella...