Obituaries

Peter M. Merz

Peter M. Merz

Feb 5, 2021

Peter M. Merz of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was the ultimate family man and loved watching his children succeed. Pete’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his family, weekends at the lake, and ski trips with his friends and family. Pete lived every day to the fullest. It was impossible not to have...

Betty Lou Knodle (nee Minton)

Betty Lou Knodle (nee Minton)

Feb 5, 2021

Betty Lou (Minton) Knodle1930 – 2021Cincinnati – Our beloved mother, Betty Lou Knodle, 90, passed away peacefully, in the loving presence of her children, on Friday, February 5, 2021, following a short hospital stay. We feel very blessed by her long, healthy life; and her “go with the flow” attitude carried her with grace into the Creator’s welcoming arms.Betty Lou...

Jaleel A. Tolbert

Jaleel A. Tolbert

Feb 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, father, brother, family member and friend. Jaleel Alim Tolbert (J.T.) was 41 years young when he suffered a heart attack in the city of Dayton OH on February 4th, 2021 where he resided. Those who knew Jaleel know of his kindheartedness and gentle disposition. His easy-going personality was apparent. Jaleel was born in Staten Island...

Mary Ann Dumont

Mary Ann Dumont

Feb 4, 2021

Mary Ann (nee Cluxton) Dumont, beloved wife for 58 years to Raymond Dumont, loving mother of Mike (Suzi) Dumont, Cheryl Lawwill and the late Kenneth Dumont, grandmother of Andy, Nick and Chris Dumont, David (Bridget) Dumont, Holly and Heather Trosper. Great grandmother of four, sister of Joan Cluxton and the late Richard Cluxton.  Mary Ann was a member of the...

Patricia Louise Buse

Patricia Louise Buse

Feb 2, 2021

Patricia Louise (Brown) Buse, aged 68, passed away on February 2, 2021 in Ruskin, FL.  She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Patty and her husband, Leo Henry Buse III, had shared 48 years of marriage together.Born in Cincinnati, OH on October 13, 1952, she was the daughter of Marguerite (Cassinelli) Brown (Buse). Patty and her two sisters,...

Richard P. Stark

Richard P. Stark

Feb 2, 2021

Richard P. Stark of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday morning at the age of 55 after a 10-year battle with leukemia. Richie was born in Finneytown, Ohio on March 25, 1965 to the late Robert and the late Geraldine Stark.  Rich is the beloved father of Paige Stark and devoted grandfather of Orion.  He is preceded in death by...

Franklin D. Sturgeon

Franklin D. Sturgeon

Feb 1, 2021

FRANKLIN DAVID STURGEON 12/21/1933 -02/01/2021. Son of Charles & Lula (Beagle) Sturgeon. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cybele B. (Meadows) Sturgeon and Charles (Irene) Sturgeon. Grieved by loving children David W. (Christine) Sturgeon; Constance J. (Larry) Goins; Larry A. Sturgeon; Tamara R. (Joseph) Davenport; and a step daughter Lisa Shepherd. Beloved grandchildren: Joey, Michael(Michelle), Tony, Greg, Quinton, James, Jessie,...

Gordon Leroy Stout

Gordon Leroy Stout

Feb 1, 2021

Gordon Leroy Stout, preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Rosemary Stout (nee Hoelle), loving father of Daniel L. (Debbie) Stout, Linda F. (Michael) Shepherd, John S. (Kendle) Stout and Kathleen A. (Mathew) Lynch, caring grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Gordon attended The Ohio State University and was a veteran of The United States Army. Gordon...

Scott Andersen

Scott Andersen

Jan 31, 2021

Scott Andersen beloved husband of Glenda Andersen (Nee Ray), loving father of Kelly (the late Jerod) Stevens and Kristen Andersen, grandfather of Hector Pena, Katie Stevens and Ella Stevens, brother of Debbie (Randell) Andrews, brother-in-law of Gary Ray and Michael Ray and numerous nieces and nephews.Scott is preceded in death by his parents, Bryon and Dorothy Andersen, his brother Gary...

Michael A. Gastrich

Michael A. Gastrich

Jan 31, 2021

GASTRICH, Michael A., beloved son of Anthony Gastrich (step-mom Lesetta Gastrich) and (step-dad Sean Turner). Loving brother of Gabrielle (Adam) Gilpin, Mackenzie Turner, Adeline Turner, Trey Gastrich, Elizabeth Gastrich, Sophie Turner and Ainsley Gastrich. Dear uncle of Oliver Gilpin. Predeceased by his mother Barbara (Bodnar) Turner. Also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Passed away January 31, 2021 at the...

Paul E. Gerke

Paul E. Gerke

Jan 30, 2021

GERKE, Paul Edward. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie "Tootie" (nee Sturm)for 60 years. Father of Cathy (Mark) Goddard, John (Colleen) Gerke, Sue (Matt) Westrich, Peggy (Rob) Combs and Rob (Janine) Gerke.  Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Charles, James, Roger Gerke and Mary Herren. Paul was a devoted husband and father and...

William Brogan McCarty

William Brogan McCarty

Jan 30, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Winters), loving father of Michael (Della), Carol Day, Tom, Peggy (Tom) Rohs, Charlie (Melissa), Diane (Leonard) Pugh and Billy (Sondra), devoted grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 6, dear brother of Lynne Mayo and the late Gail Uber and Diane Sandmann, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill passed away on Saturday...

George B. Gose Sr.

George B. Gose Sr.

Jan 30, 2021

George B. Gose Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. George is survived by his children Ben Gose, Kathy Gose-Major, Darren (Allison) Traylor, his grandchildren Guy, Kelsee, Kassidy, Khari, Gavin, Milee, Tiffany, his great-grandchildren Oaklee and Rowan and numerous other friends and family.He is preceded in death by his first wife Daisy Gose, his second wife Gaynell Gose...

Bruce H. Rohrbach

Bruce H. Rohrbach

Jan 29, 2021

Beloved husband of Sharon D. Rohrbach. Loving father of daughter, Gwen wife of Daniel Vaught of Liberty Township, OH; and son, Sean husband of Jaime Rohrbach of Liberty Township, OH. Dear grandfather of Ethan Vaught, Nolan Vaught and Hayes Rohrbach. Cherished brother of Linda wife of Dr. Paul Yakshe of Plymouth, MN. Predeceased by parents, Stephen P. and Catherine A. Rohrbach. Services are being held...

Thomas M. Hubert

Thomas M. Hubert

Jan 28, 2021

Thomas M. Hubert, 78, passed away January 28, 2021 at Twin Towers Memory Care, Cincinnati, Ohio. Loving husband of Joan M. Hubert (nee Clark) for 47 years. Wonderful father of Bryan (Jennifer), Patrick (Shannon), Vanessa Anderson (Bret) and Jeff. Caring Grandfather of Taylor, Briahna, Harper, Brady and Chad. He was preceded in death by his father Matthew, mother Helen and...

Steven Smith Ingram

Steven Smith Ingram

Jan 28, 2021

INGRAM  -  “INGY”January 28, 2021Steven Smith Ingram, 58 of High Point, NC, passed away at his home in Liberty Township, OH.Steve was born in High Point, North Carolina to Irvin “Steve” and Kathleen Ingram on March 31, 1962.  He was married to Wayne ‘Hutch’ Hutchison Jr., in Oxford, OH.Steve was a 1984 graduate of High Point University and Pi Kappa...

Inez Yvonne Godbey

Inez Yvonne Godbey

Jan 28, 2021

Inez Yvonne (Barber) Godbey, devoted, grandmother left this world to be with Jesus on January 28, 2021.Inez was born in Ware (Plaski County), Kentucky on February 9, 1935.Inez is preceded in death by her parents Acton and Luanna (Dick). Her sisters Lavene Scott,  Barthella Moore, Ester Roberts,  Avelene Spears and Shirley Hetzel.  One great grandson Landon David Green.Inez will be...

Steven Thomas Dagenback

Steven Thomas Dagenback

Jan 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Dagenback announces his sudden passing at the age of 35.  Steve attended LaSalle High School and was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati.  He was a devoted UC football and basketball fan and loved North Carolina Tarheel basketball.  He loved his Skyline family.  Steve had a heart of gold...

Al Fluegeman

Al Fluegeman

Jan 26, 2021

FLUEGEMAN, Al, 86 went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2021. Beloved husband for 67 years of Jo Ann (nee Weickert) Fluegeman.  Devoted father of Peggy (Dick) Gelhaus, Pete (Diane) Fluegeman, Pam (Scott) Irvine, Tim Fluegeman and Michele Spencer. Cherished grandpa of 9 and great grandpa of 4. Beloved son of the late Alphonse and Frances Fluegeman. Dear...

Susie Mae Owens

Susie Mae Owens

Jan 25, 2021

Susie Mae Owens, age 84 resident of Sycamore Township passed away on January 25, 2021. She was born to the late Elijah and Viola Smallwood (nee Hamblin) on October 21, 1936 in Union Township, Ohio. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Fred Owens. Susie was a devoted mother of five, Fred Jr. (Martha) Owens, Mark (Pat) Owens, Tony...