Obituaries

Otis C. Brown

Otis C. Brown

Sep 15, 2021

BROWN, OTIS C., beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Settles) Brown, dear father of Joyce (the late Robert) Fischer, Margaret (James) Reininger, Roger (Lynn) and the late Otis E. (Beverly) Brown, also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Passed away September 15, 2021 at the age of 95. Private family services have been held....

Mary Jo Gruenwald

Mary Jo Gruenwald

Sep 15, 2021

GRUENWALD, Mary Jo. Age 91 of St. Bernard, OH.  Beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Gruenwald, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born March 19, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Bernadette (Schmidt) Schwetschenau, loving mother of Cynthia (James) Grogan, Janet, Robert (Ann), Dan (the late Sandra) Gruenwald, and Diane (Jerry) St. Clair. Loving...

Dolores M. Schuermann

Dolores M. Schuermann

Sep 14, 2021

SCHUERMANN, Dolores Marie "Doe" (Gottwald), age 76 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 peacefully in her home amongst family.Loving wife to Robert Francis Schuermann, mother of Robert J. (Kelli) Schuermann, Mark (Brandi) Schuermann, Amy (Daniel) Schneider, and Mary (Christopher) Kuhlman.  Grandmother to Grant, Alec, Corinne, Mason, Craig, Carter, Madison, Zachary, Hayes and Samantha.  Called “Aunt Doe”...

David J. Myers

David J. Myers

Sep 13, 2021

David J. Myers, beloved son of Jean and the late Pierce “Boots” Myers. Loving father of Bruce (Lisa) Myers, Amber (Mark) Miller and Brandon Myers. Dear grandfather of Brenton, Brylee, Brice, Brianna and Brayden. Brother of Dan and Don (Carla) Myers. Special uncle of Heather and Trevor. David passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at age 61. Visitation at...

Kenneth W. Hunter

Kenneth W. Hunter

Sep 13, 2021

Hunter, Kenneth W. beloved husband of Kay Hunter and the late Romona Hunter. Loving father of Robin (Charlie) Dewald and Kerri (Sonny) Haubner. Grandfather of Lauren Dewald and Nick Dewald. Step father of Margaret (Bill) Pancake and Chuck (Belinda) Roberts. Step grandfather of Katelyn (Joe) Gillispie, Taylor (Ryan) Rankin and Kevin Pennington. Step great grandfather of four. Brother of Eleanor...

John A. Klotz

John A. Klotz

Sep 12, 2021

John Klotz beloved husband of Diana Klotz for 37 years, loving father of Grace Wade, Irene Fields, Lynn (Jim) Beeler, Greta Klotz, Doug (Paula) Doughman, Joanne (John) Jacob, and Jeanette (James) Allender, grandfather of 17 grandchildren, and great-grandfather of nine.John is preceded by his parents, John and Eileen, his sister Cheryl, and two of his granddaughtersJohn was a Airforce Veteran...

Russell James Hopley Jr.

Russell James Hopley Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

Russell James Hopley, Jr., of Wyoming, Ohio, died on September 11, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 1, 1932. Russell studied civil engineering at Iowa State University and, on graduating, entered the U.S. Army. He served as an officer in the Army’s engineering corps for two years in Germany. After his military...

William F. Cole, Jr.

William F. Cole, Jr.

Sep 8, 2021

William F. Cole Jr., known affectionately as Bill, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, at the age of 50. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Cole; his siblings, Chris Cole, Danny Cole, and Michelle Grabowicz; and his children, Shea Cole and Cassidy Cole. His favorite hobbies were watching sports, movies, and going out with...

Edna Cupp

Edna Cupp

Sep 8, 2021

Edna Cupp, beloved wife of the late Olof Cupp, loving mother of Brenda (the late Craig) Van Fleet and Bruce (Jeanie) Cupp, grandmother of Terri (Buzz) Childress, Michael Allard, Holly (Neil) Thibault, Rachel (Randy) Bake,  Brian Cupp, Deanna Hitchens (Scott Adkins), Angela (Aaron) Jones, the late Nicole Farrell, great-grandmother of Lorissa, Brooke, Joe, Jackson, Anderson, Gabriella, Brandon, Emily, Sydney, Braxton,...

Timothy "Brownie" Brown

Timothy "Brownie" Brown

Sep 7, 2021

Timothy Scott “Brownie” Brown, loving partner of Dawn Hayes. Father figure to J.D. Hayes.  Brother of Greg (Bonnie) Brown, Karen Sue (Joe) Hagemeyer and the late Steve Brown. Brother-in-law of Barb Brown. Uncle of B.J. Brown, Aaron Hagemeyer, Steven (Mandy) Brown, James Brown and David Brown. Great Uncle of Chris and Taylor Brown. Preceded in death by his parents Rader...

Kenneth B. Ash

Kenneth B. Ash

Sep 7, 2021

Kenneth B. Ash, beloved husband of the late Susan Ash for over 60 years. Son of the late Clifford and Thelma Ash. Loving father of Cynthia A. (Edward) Garrett and Kenneth M. (Jenny) Ash, grandfather of Christopher Garrett, Megan Garrett, Kyle Hendricks and Kayla Ash, brother of Clifford Ash. Also survived by numerous friends and relatives.Ken loved to go boating...

Carl Joseph Reynolds

Carl Joseph Reynolds

Sep 7, 2021

Carl Joseph Reynolds beloved husband, brother, and uncle passed from this world on September 7, 2021.  He was born on December 14, 1958 to his loving parents Robert Edward Reynolds and Marie Terri Reynolds in Dayton, Ohio.  Carl graduated from Fairview High School in 1977 as the class Salutatorian and then went on to graduate from Wright State University with...

Larry Britton

Larry Britton

Sep 6, 2021

Larry Britton beloved husband of the late Rosemary and Shirley Britton, father of Brian Britton, Lisa Britton and Debbie (Todd) Hamilton, grandfather of Kyle Britton, Joey (Darlene) Britton, Logan (Mitch) Viars, Olivia Britton, Tony (Kristen) Gattone, Joe (Micara) Gattone, Kara (Jeff) Hunter and Brandon (Carissa) Hamilton Lindsay Coate, and Scotty Coate, Great-Grandfather of Carter, Caden, Aubrey, Dylan, Kaidyn, Trystin, Graycin,...

Jeffrey David Mounce

Jeffrey David Mounce

Sep 6, 2021

Jeffrey David Mounce, survived by Cathy Mounce, loving father of Colten (Kaitlyn) Mounce and Shane (Katherine) Mounce. Beloved son of Dave and Jean Mounce. Brother of Tony (Christie) Mounce and Rick (Paula) Mounce. Uncle of Tyler, Ryan, Keith, Kyle, Kaitlyn and Kaylee Mounce and Jason, Haylee and Chadd Todd . Passed away September 6, 2021, at the age of 61....

Lester "Les" "Buddy" Kraemer

Lester "Les" "Buddy" Kraemer

Sep 6, 2021

Lester "Les" “Buddy” KraemerBeloved husband of the late Patricia Jean (nee Caulfield). Dear father of Karen Kraemer Johnson (Tim Martini), Lester "Rocky" (Toni) Kraemer, Tim (Gayle) Kraemer and the late Baby Dougie. Loving grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 21. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Les passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 at age 82.  Visitation will...

Thomas L. Beatty

Thomas L. Beatty

Sep 4, 2021

Thomas L. Beatty, beloved husband of Dolores Beatty (nee Hornsby). Loving father of Michael Rose and Donald Rose. Caring grandfather of Joshua Rose, Shelby Stapleton, Austin Rose and Lauren Rose. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Joseph (Pepper) Beatty and the late Charlene Baker. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elizabeth Beatty. Passed away September 4, 2021,...

Helen Joyce Chandler

Helen Joyce Chandler

Sep 4, 2021

Beloved daughter to Earl and Edith Goodrich, loving mother of the late James E. Chandler. Helen will be greatly missed by her 2 surviving children Timothy D. Chandler and Pamela J. (Chandler) Galinsky.  Blessed Grandmother to Bradley (Angie) Chandler, Dominic (Courtney) Galinsky, Dustin Galinsky and Jeffrey Chandler.  Great Grandmother to Kaden Chandler, Leo, Olivia, Paxton Galinsky.Helen was a strong, independent,...

Leon E. Keene

Leon E. Keene

Sep 3, 2021

Leon E. Keene, beloved husband of Ina Ward-Keene and the late Emolene P. Keene and Mary E. Keene. Loving father of Deborah (Joseph) Minges, Terresa (Marwan) Nusair and David (Laura) Keene. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Brother of Phyllis Adair and the late Opal Smith and Cecil Keene. Leon served as a Sergeant in...

Sylvia "Sue" Hess

Sylvia "Sue" Hess

Sep 1, 2021

Sylvia “Sue” Hess went to be with her heavenly father on September 1, 2021.  Sue loved her heavenly father and was an active member and Church Administrator of Gospel Assembly Church in Cincinnati.She joined the love of her life, Mark Wesley Hess, in Holy Matrimony on November 18, 1963.  Mark W. and their Daughter, Rebekah Ruth (Dave) Butcher proceeded Sue...

Earl Botkin

Earl Botkin

Sep 1, 2021

Earl Botkin, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Botkin (nee Settle), Went to Heaven at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Age 96 years. Earl is survived by his son Gary (Sandra) Botkin, his daughter Peggy (Mike) King, a grandson Rev. John (Melinda) Botkin, granddaughter Annie (Justen) Dennis, and five great grandchildren, Joshua, Rebekah, David, Ronin and Elizabeth. Brother...