Obituaries

Ruby “Pauline” Thompson

Ruby “Pauline” Thompson

Jan 16, 2021

August 9, 1937-January 16, 2021 Ruby “Pauline” Thompson beloved wife of Chuck Wendland, loving mother of Paula Krebs and Dale Thompson. Proud Grandmother of Kevin Krebs, Sarah Krebs and Kenny Maxwell, great grandmother of Corey Maxwell, Griffin Maxwell and Liam Wilson. She passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 83. Visitation at Landmark Church, 1600 Glendale-Milford Rd....

William “Bill” Dane, Sr.

William “Bill” Dane, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

William (Bill) Dane Sr., beloved father of three, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at age 69. Bill was born on August 5, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert (Bob) and Anna Dane. He graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1969 and went on to work at General Electric for 35 years before retiring in 2015.Bill loved his children...

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM

Jan 15, 2021

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM, a Franciscan friar with deep roots and a long record of service in Cincinnati, died Jan. 15 at St. John the Baptist Friary in Sharonville, where he had lived in retirement since 2019. He was 88 years old.  Aside from his early ministry as a teacher, Fr. Holtgrewe devoted most of his 58 years as a...

Gary E. Juma

Gary E. Juma

Jan 14, 2021

JUMA, Gary E.Son of the late Al Juma and Flora Meadows. Brother of Deena Bertram and Daryl Cromer. Uncle of Brandon Bertram and great uncle of Abbigale Bertram. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Passed away January 14, 2021. Services will be held privately. Please contact Brandon Bertram for information on services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Lyle T. Jones

Lyle T. Jones

Jan 14, 2021

Jones, Lyle T., devoted husband of the late Joyce A. (nee Nachtwey) Jones of 50 ½ years. Beloved father of Kimberly (Kelley) Wright, Mark (Penny) Jones, and Nicholas Jones. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Danielle, Eric, Melissa, Lauren, Brayden, Joshua, Jacob, Adam, Mykle, and the late Stephanie. Great-grandfather of Brenden, Kaelyn, Owen, Malayna, Lydia, and Maya. Dear brother of Gene, Tim,...

Florence M. Fields

Florence M. Fields

Jan 12, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Fields, loving mother of Shelly (Terry) Anderson and the late Michael J. Fields and Marc Fields, dear grandmother of Angela (Aaron) Saunders, Allison (Hank) Egbert, Michael Reynolds and Marshall Fields, great-grandmother of Adella, Adrian and Owen, sister of the late Esther Ferris and Evelyn Hasselbusch, also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Florence...

Kent M. Maki

Kent M. Maki

Jan 12, 2021

Kent M. Maki, beloved husband of Linda Maki, loving father of Sandy (Thomas) Conley, Matthew Conolty, Erica (Travis) Davis, Allen (Laura) Elswick and Bethany (Bob) Winders. Caring grandfather of Tina Conley, Brittany Conley, Jake James Elswick, Logan Gerald Elswick, Trinity Kathleen Winders, Nathan Robert Stanton, Joseph Thomas Stanton, Alicen Sue Winders and Judith Ann Davis. Brother of Tony (Rick) F....

Shirley C. Trainor (nee Hill)

Shirley C. Trainor (nee Hill)

Jan 12, 2021

TRAINOR, Shirley C. (nee Hill) beloved wife of the late Jim Trainor, loving mother of Patti Sue (Dave) Doster, Tom (Donna) Trainor. Cherished grandmother of Jenna and Jason Gibson, Tim Trainor, Kristen (Corey) Jones. Sweetest great grandmother of Cora, Anna, Ella Jones and Baby Gibson. Sister of the late Bill (Sandie) Hill. Shirl passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021...

Richard Donald Turner

Richard Donald Turner

Jan 11, 2021

Preceded by his Father and Mother, William Sr. & Betty Turner and his Sister, Patricia Turner.He leaves behind:• Five Siblings: Ann (Allen) Tetreault, BillTurner, Robin (Katrina) Turner, Susan (Tim) VanGorden and Judy (Greg) Martin.• Also survived by many Loving Nieces and Nephews and  Grand Nieces & Nephews.Richard loved nature and spending time in the outdoors as much as he could....

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM

Jan 11, 2021

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM He was a teacher, a missionary, an award-winning journalist, and an author whose books brought comfort to grieving pet owners. A man of many talents, Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, died Jan. 11 in Cincinnati at the age of 84. In his long and distinguished life as a Franciscan friar, he was best known as a writer and...

LaVerne E. Shannon

LaVerne E. Shannon

Jan 10, 2021

LaVerne Eileen Shannon, age 95, formerly of Irwin, Ohio and Liberty Township in Butler County, passed away Sunday morning January 10, 2021 at Bickford of Middletown.  She was born July 20, 1925 to the late Russell and Stella Stewart.  On February 5, 1946 she married her husband, Jack (deceased in 2015) at her family home.  She and Jack began their...

Betty Lou Redd

Betty Lou Redd

Jan 10, 2021

Betty Lou Redd, age 70, of Maineville, Ohio, lost her courageous battle to cancer on Sunday, January 10, 2021.Betty was born October 28, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky. She was a devoted wife of 51 years, a loving mother, proud grandmother, and friend and mentor to many.  She had a long career in the hotel business, retiring in 2019. Her friends...

Robert A. Hall

Robert A. Hall

Jan 8, 2021

HALL, Robert Allen. Born August 15, 1954 - Passed away January 8, 2021 at the age of 66. Robert is the beloved husband of Wanda Faye Hall (nee Clemons). Son of Erma Sandlin. Cherished father of Robert and Bradley Hall and the late Shannon Hall. Devoted grandfather of Lillian Hall. Dear brother of Lonnie (Vivian) Hall, Jennings Sandlin, Mark (Jackie)...

V. Lee Ferguson

V. Lee Ferguson

Jan 6, 2021

FERGUSON, V. LeeBeloved husband of Judy Ferguson. Loving father of Aaron (Stephanie) Ferguson, stepfather of Dave (Claudia) Benner and Laurie (Wes) Brown. Dear grandfather of Cody, Natalie, Remy, Kelly, Audrey and Timothy. Cherished brother of Marilyn Wilken. Predeceased by his parents, Verle and Betty Ferguson. Lee was loved and admired by so many; he will truly be missed. A Celebration of...

Verna Mae Schmitt

Verna Mae Schmitt

Jan 6, 2021

Verna Schmitt beloved wife of the late Earl William Schmitt.  Loving mother of Jeffrey (Sheila), Deborah (Kathryn) Wright and Janet Schmitt.  Dear grandmother of Jeffrey (Christy) Schmitt, Megan Schmitt, Josh Wright, Kelly Wright, Hope Parker and Lacey Parker, great-grandmother of four.  Verna passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at age 90.  Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave.,...

Mildred Reeder

Mildred Reeder

Jan 6, 2021

Mildred Reeder, beloved wife of Lawrence Reeder, loving mother of Robin (the late John) Eifert, Larry (Jan) Reeder, and Jerry (Jill) Reeder, grandmother of Andrew (Courteney) Reeder, Jacob Reeder, and Evan Reeder, and great-grandmother of Margot Reeder. Millie was one of 12 children 10 girls and 2 boys.Millie graduated from Matewan High School in 1964. She married Lawrence Reeder in...

Augusto G. Gomez

Augusto G. Gomez

Jan 5, 2021

Augusto G. (Gus) Gomez, 76, of College Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.Gus was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Rosalina (nee Grepo) Gomez, brother Donato Gomez and son Fernando Gomez. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria (nee Vergara) Gomez; their daughter Maila Crist and loving...

Rita M. Flege

Rita M. Flege

Jan 4, 2021

Rita M. Flege (nee Schatzle) beloved wife of the late George H Flege, loving mother of Ron Flege, Don (Lisa) Flege, Tom Flege, Patty (Tim) Osner, and Mike Flege, and the late Danny,  grandmother of Chris (Eric), Beth (Ben), Timmy (Sarah), Meggie, Dani (Sean), Jared (Jessica), Jordan, Jeremy, Paige (Jake), Rachel, Tracey (Jose), Rachael (Marchie), and Zachary, and great-grandmother of...

Paul Percy Moore

Paul Percy Moore

Jan 4, 2021

Moore, Paul Percy, 92, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane (Biederman), daughter Linda (James) Voss, grandson JD and 7 nieces and 1 nephew. He also was the father of the late Beverly Moore. Paul was born to parents  Paul and Lucille (Johnson) Moore...

Nancy Lou Blake

Nancy Lou Blake

Jan 3, 2021

Nancy Lou Blake (nee Graves), beloved wife of Donald Blake, mother of Greg (Sharon), Jeff (Debby), Doug (Lynne), Pam (John). Loving Grandma of Laura (Chris), Michelle, Matt (Jessica,) Courtney (Mat), Brittany, Josh (Julie).   Great Grandma to Cameron, Walker and Jaxon. She was dearly loved by her brothers, nieces, nephews and friends.Nancy passed away on January 3, 2021 at the age...