Obituaries

Melvin Reed

Melvin Reed

Aug 11, 2021

Melvin ”Mel” Reed, 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio went to meet his Heavenly Father and be reunited with his loving wife Joy (Hobbs) Reed on Wednesday August 11, 2021. He was born August 5, 1932, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the son of the late Theodore & Esther (Keating) Reed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War serving in...

Terry Lee Grambsch

Terry Lee Grambsch

Aug 10, 2021

Terry Lee Grambsch of Liberty Township, Ohio was called home to be with his Lord on short notice, Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Terry is survived by his wife Judy Allie-Grambsch, his children Jennifer (Philip) Carangi, Teresa (Gerhard) Ullmann, Stephen Grambsch, Ed (Aisela) Allie, and Janet Allie, and numerous grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Russel and Pauline...

Jeffrey "Jeffro" Smith

Jeffrey "Jeffro" Smith

Aug 10, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeffro” Smith, 50, a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend lost his three-year battle with cancer August 10, 2021.He is survived by his mother Kathryn Ann Smith, father James Leroy Smith, wife Chrissie, daughter Cassidy, brothers Jason (Shanna), Justin, Jeremy, sisters Jeanne (Charles), Jaye (David), nieces and nephews Cheyenne, Casey, Chase, Ben, Kat, Riley, Nora, and Iris.Jeff...

Sister Mary Aloyse Gerhardstein, RSM

Sister Mary Aloyse Gerhardstein, RSM

Aug 10, 2021

Sister Mary Aloyse Gerhardstein, RSM is a native of Cheviot, Ohio who attended St. Martin elementary school. After graduating from Mother of Mercy High School, and entering the Sisters of Merc,y she earned her Bachelors in Music from the College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. She taught music at her Alma Mater, Mother of Mercy for 16 years. When...

Ronald Baumgartner

Ronald Baumgartner

Aug 7, 2021

Baumgartner, Ronald passed away peacefully at the age of 83.Ronald will be dearly missed by Donna, his loving wife of 55 years. Ronald is also survived 4 children, Dawn Sheadler (Greg), Ryan Baumgartner, Reid Baumgartner, Doreen Thomas (Danny), 6 grandchildren: Madison and Jenavieve Baumgartner, Preston and Colton Scheadler, Aiden and Harper Lee Thomas.Ronald has been reunited with his late son...

David F. Diedling

David F. Diedling

Aug 7, 2021

David Frederick “Beanard” Diedling, beloved husband of 45 years to Pam (nee Fulmer), loving father of David Charles (Loren) Diedling and Marla (Josh) Brunner, grandfather of Nolan and Nick Diedling, Dominic and Camryn Brunner, son of the late Charles and Frances Diedling, brother of Steve (Belinda), Andy (Frances), Chris (Bonnie), Jim (Janet), Dan (Tammy), Linus (Jorge) Diedling and David (Jennifer)...

Marlene Julia Smith

Marlene Julia Smith

Aug 6, 2021

Marlene Julia Smith, 75, of Norwood, died peacefully on August 6, 2021. Marlene was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoerst) Flory on September 7, 1945 in Great Bend, Kansas. She is survived by her four children Kevin (Trina Roberts) Caldwell, Kim (Doug) Caldwell-Theis, Todd (Angie) Caldwell, Chad (Shannon) Smith, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her siblings George (Lillian) Flory,...

Nellie Ball

Nellie Ball

Aug 6, 2021

Nellie Ball (nee Brinker), beloved wife of the late Clovis “Ray” Ball. Dear mother of Raymond (Mary) Ball, Kelly Ball and Teresa (Rick) Reidel. Loving oma of Allen Ball, Amy Parks, Rachael and Jason Murdock, Evan, Alex and Kylie Reidel, Courtney and Daniel Ball. Dear great oma of Ryan Parksand Callum Dennis, Kurt Fisher, Janahya Ball and Phoenix Ball. Sister-in-law...

Marsha L. Barnholtz

Marsha L. Barnholtz

Aug 4, 2021

Marsha L. Barnholtz (nee Kenney), loving mother of Tracy L. (Darrell) Sandefur and Steve (Kim) Barnholtz, caring grandmother of Hardy Sandefur, Josh Barnholtz, Marin Sandefur and Gwyn Barnholtz. Sister of Linnea (Ray) Brock and the late Jimmy Kenney. Preceeded in death by her parents Rev. Leon and Ruth Kenney. Marsha was an avid golfer, a seamstress and a volunteer at...

Paul Ott

Paul Ott

Aug 4, 2021

beloved husband of 56 years to Betsy E. Ott (nee Bosken), loving father of Amy (Chris) Shuck, Chris (Julie) Ott, Leslie (Rick) Long and Sarah (Greg) Reichert, cherished grandfather of Alex, Emma, Sam, Grace, Lizzy and Jake, brother of the late Barbara Ott and brother-in-law of Judy (Mike) O’Connor. Paul retired after 30 years at P&G. Paul passed away on...

Irvin J. Arszman

Irvin J. Arszman

Aug 3, 2021

Irvin J. Arszman, beloved husband of Patricia Arszman (nee Phelps). Loving father of Julie (Gregory) Moores, Paul Durham and Thomas Durham. Caring grandfather of Jessica Durham, Sarah (Peter) Burrell, Abigail Durham and the late David Durham. Brother of Joan (Jim) Cottrell and of the late Marge Bregen and Harry Arszman. Brother-in-law of Ronald Bregen. Also survived by numerous nieces and...

Shirlene Huffman

Shirlene Huffman

Aug 3, 2021

Shirlene HuffmanBeloved wife of Charles “Butch” Huffman Sr.Loving mother of Charles “Butch” Huffman Jr. (Michelle), Timothy Daniel Huffman, and Derinda Kunkel (Kenny). MawMaw of Matt (Amanda), Chris (Michelle), Amanda (Drew), Brandon (Kayla), Ken (Ellen), Brad (Michaela) and 11 great grandchildren. Shirlene enjoyed spending quality time with her family, quiet time reading and a fun filled night out at the casino.Shirlene...

Nancy K. Back

Nancy K. Back

Aug 1, 2021

BACK, Nancy K. (nee Ashbrook). Beloved wife of the late William C. Back III. Loving mother of Kimberly (William Armstrong) Back and William C. Back IV. Cherished grandmother of Will J. Armstrong and Sierra Armstrong. Dear sister of Lilly Ashbrook and Terre Ashbrook. Preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lillian Ashbrook. Passed away August 1, 2021 at the...

Jean M. Alexis

Jean M. Alexis

Aug 1, 2021

Jean M. Alexis, beloved husband of Guerline Alexis, loving father Myrian Alexis, Caleb Alexis and Elijah Alexis. Son of Elivain Alexis and the late Aniece Alexis. Brother of Chris (Alyssa) Alexis, Angeline Anitus , Jonas Alexis, Jacques Elie (Rachel) Alexis, Johab (Sarah) Alexis and Nelsie (Ruben) Floreal. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away August 1, 2021, at...

Lee Freeman (nee Goldmeyer)

Lee Freeman (nee Goldmeyer)

Jul 31, 2021

FREEMAN, Lee (nee Goldmeyer) beloved wife of the late Michael Freeman, loving mother of Susan (Dave) Carson, grandmother of Virginia, Jacob and Drew (fiancé Rachel Mahan) Carson, sister of Ann (the late Mike) Jahn. Lee was a U.C. graduate, avid golfer and former member of Clovernook Country Club. Lee passed away on July 31, 2021 at age 82. Visitation at...

Cheryl Cartwright

Cheryl Cartwright

Jul 30, 2021

Cartwright, Cheryl Ann (nee Noffsinger), 55, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2021 from complications of brain cancer. Born July 18, 1966, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Trudy and Wayne Noffsinger. Cheri married Douglas Cartwright of Sidney, Ohio on September 21, 1991 and they have lived in Cincinnati since 1996. Cheri and Doug have two adult children, Ryan Cartwright...

Jerry Eugene Poynter

Jerry Eugene Poynter

Jul 30, 2021

POYNTER, Jerry Eugene. Son of Albert Poynter Jr and Rachel Poynter. Grandson of Albert and Londa Poynter Sr., preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Marvin R. Sutton. Brother of Priscilla, Dalton, Amber, Jason and David. Nephew of Kim (Tim) Cox, Christina (Robert) Brown, Jason Shrewsbury and the late Gerald Lewis, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousin. Passed...

Melvin Floyd Griffin

Melvin Floyd Griffin

Jul 30, 2021

Griffin, Melvin Floyd, 87, passed away peacefully from this life on Friday July 30th, 2021.  Former Mayor and councilman for the Village of Elmwood Place, he was proceeded in death by his faithful wife of 41 years, Shirley Griffin (Terry).  Loving father to Cindy Roy, Tim (Angie) Griffin, David (Kathy) Griffin, Rebecca (Scott) Snow.  Devoted Grandfather to Lucinda Napier, Gary...

Arthur G. McGill Jr.

Arthur G. McGill Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

MCGILL, Arthur G. Jr. Beloved husband of Neva McGill (nee Fromme) for 52 years. Loving father of Art McGill and the late Renee McGill. Cherished grandfather of Blake and Brittany McGill. Dear great-grandfather of Madison Whitaker and Autumn Redwine. Passed away July 29, 2021 at the age 75. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St.,...

Charles Wetzel

Charles Wetzel

Jul 29, 2021

WETZEL, Charles. Beloved father of Cathy (Stefan) Rank and the late George Stephen Wetzel. Loving grandfather of George Stuart Wetzel, Rebecca (Andrew) Lee, Alexandra and Daniela Rank. Great grandfather of Malaya and Liam Lee. Dear brother of late Francis Wetzel, Steve Wetzel, and Patricia Moreland. Survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Charlie passed away Thursday,...