Obituaries

Jackie "Jack" Roy

Jackie "Jack" Roy

Nov 1, 2024

Jackie “Jack” Roy, beloved husband of 54 years to Elizabeth “Betty” Roy (nee Bauman). Loving father of Anne (Eric) Buescher and Sarah (Darold) Girard. Dear papaw of Katie (Paul) Ulrich, Rachel Buescher, Kyle Girard, and Lindsey Girard. Great-Papaw Jack of Nova, Jack, Wesley, and Logan. Brother of Diana Coffey and April Hoosier and the late Connie Schmid and Ron Roy....

Caryl Sue Hoffman (nee Dick)

Caryl Sue Hoffman (nee Dick)

Oct 31, 2024

Caryl Sue Hoffman, née Dick, passed away on October 31, 2024, at age 83, in Tolar, Texas, at the home of her daughter, Kim, after a brief yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on January 23, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Caryl was the daughter of Annabelle and Walter Dick. She grew up in Elmwood Place, surrounded by family and close...

Raymond Whitlock

Raymond Whitlock

Oct 31, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Whitlock passed away on October 31st, 2024 comfortably in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ray was well known for his humor, always bringing laughter to any room he was in.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1939 to Vestal Bray and Raymond Rolly Whitlock. Throughout the years, Ray remained loyal to the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals each...

A. Monica Riegel

A. Monica Riegel

Oct 31, 2024

A. Monica (nee Bimmerle), beloved wife of the late David N. Riegel, loving mother of David (Stephanie), Tom (Kristin), Mark Riegel and Mimi (Mike) Boehl, grandmother of David, Patricia and Kate; Sarah, Jennifer, Steven, Christopher; Zach and Matt; Emily, LeighAnn and Michael; great grandmother of 9.

Monica was a volunteer at Right to Life and Matthew 25 Ministries, she also enjoyed...

Samuel M. Gabriel

Samuel M. Gabriel

Oct 30, 2024

Samuel “Sam” Mark Gabriel passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024 at the age of 35. A big character with an even bigger heart, Sam brought passion and creativity to everything he did.

Born in 1989 in Shorewood, Illinois to Candice (neé Stacey) and Mark Gabriel, Sam grew up in the suburbs of Cincinnati. As an adult, Sam was an accomplished...

John Basich

John Basich

Oct 30, 2024

John Basich, age 85, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024.Beloved husband of E. Susan Basich (nee Martin) for 59 years. Loving father of Susan (Rob) Beglin, Tim (Ching) Basich, Brian (Neely) Basich, William (Jennifer) Basich, and the late John Basich. Dear grandfather of RJ (Kristin), Aaron, Anna, Bennett, Blake, Kayla, Josh, and Christopher. Dear great...

Gwyn Stephens

Gwyn Stephens

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Gwynneth Stephens (known as Gwyn to family and friends) Gwyn was the beloved wife of Gregory Stephens, Loving mother to Michael Stephens (Alecia) and Dawn Stephens Miller (Matt), and Grandmother to 5 grandchildren.

She is also survived by her mother Anna Ruth Bentley, Brothers Timothy Bentley (Sharon) and Stephen Bentley (Sarah), and several nieces and nephews.

After a long battle with...

Stanley W. Carlson

Stanley W. Carlson

Oct 29, 2024

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Burton and Janet (nee Lattner) Carlson. Stan is survived by his loving wife beside him for 61 years Joyce Carlson (nee Spampinato). Loving father of Krista (Mark) Aquilio and Cyndi (Jeff) Capano. Dear grandfather of Kelsey (Matt) Barrow, Gregory Aquilio, Tommy (Hope) Capano, and Nicole Aquilio. Dear great grandfather of Colton and...

Theresa T. Okafor (nee Policano)

Theresa T. Okafor (nee Policano)

Oct 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of Theresa “Tessy” Okafor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who passed peacefully on October 28th, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. 

 Tessy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, making memories and cooking for her family; she was well known for her lasagna...

Mary Sue Geis

Mary Sue Geis

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Sue Geis (nee Black), beloved wife of 58 years to Garnett L. Geis, loving mother of Tracy Mackey and Gretchen (Matthew) Hutzel, caring grandmother of Eric Mackey and Madison Klancar, great grandmother of Levi Mackey. Preceded in death by her brother Don Black. Passed away October 28, 2024, at the age of 76. Visitation will be held Monday, November...

Herbert Biermann

Herbert Biermann

Oct 28, 2024

Herbert Henry Biermann, age 92, of West Chester, passed away at Chesterwood Village on October 28, 2024. He was born July 14, 1932, the son of the late Henry Biermann and Anna Biermann.

Herbert H. Biermann, known to family and friends as “Herb” or “Herbie”, was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, and genuine friend. Herb served his country honorably,...

Roger Hoskins

Roger Hoskins

Oct 26, 2024

Roger Gale Hoskins, beloved husband of the late Janet Kathaleen Hoskins (nee Vaught) for 47 years, loving father of Mark Dewayne (Stephanie) Hoskins and Melissa Jean Hoskins, caring grandfather of Andrew (Jordan) Jensen, Kaitlyn (Matthew) Seibert and Cody Hoskins. Brother of Carl Wayne (Rhonda) Hoskins and Theresa Ellen (John) Phelps. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Melanie Joan Bagby

Melanie Joan Bagby

Oct 26, 2024

Melanie Joan Bagby, beloved wife of James Bagby, loving mother of Michael Bagby, Tammy Besl and the late Scott Bagby, caring grandmother of Grayson and Orion Bagby and Myla and Oakley Lay. Passed away October 26, 2024, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at Montgomery Community Church 11251 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249...

Dennis John Ruehl

Dennis John Ruehl

Oct 26, 2024

Dennis John Ruehl, aged 72, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Cincinnati. Born on November 26, 1951, Dennis was known for his dedication as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Known lovingly by many nicknames, (Rolo, Muddy, Den Den, and Gramps) he leaves behind his wife, Barb, and his children, Jamie (Zack) Windle, Jena Ruehl, and Erin (Bill)...

Nancy Dorman-Smith

Nancy Dorman-Smith

Oct 23, 2024

NANCY A DORMAN-SMITH PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT AGE 82.

BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE MARION FRANCIS “SMITTY” SMITH. LOVING MOTHER OF KELLY (ED) DORMAN-WILLIAMS, KRISTA (THE LATE PAUL) FRESQUEZ, THE LATE KAREN BALL, AMY (JOE) HOLBROCK, TERRY DORMAN RHODES, AND KASEY (THE LATE TONY) ASHCRAFT. GRANDMOTHER OF LORI, DANIELLE, JESSICA, TRAVIS, JESSIE, TERESA, JUSTIN, LESTER, TRACEY, MATHEW,...

Virginia "Jenny" Robbins

Virginia "Jenny" Robbins

Oct 21, 2024

Jenny was born on February 28th in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. She was the youngest in a family of seven children. She started singing at the age of nine at Renfro Valley. Jenny was blessed with amazing talent. She was the youngest member of Renfro Valley and was also on their radio program. Her love of music grew, and she was...

Maria M. Dechering

Maria M. Dechering

Oct 20, 2024

Born in Börgerwald, Germany on September 12, 1929 to the late Nikolaus and Angela Antons. Beloved wife of the late John Dechering. Loving mother of Martin (Monica) Dechering, Barb Dechering, Tony (Pattie Naber) Dechering, Lisa (Kevin) Matix, and the late Rosemary Dechering. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Megan, Michael, Jonathan, Anna, and Nicholas. Also survived by relatives and friends. Passed away...

Linda L. Bramkamp

Linda L. Bramkamp

Oct 19, 2024

BRAMKAMP, Linda L. (nee Roca). Devoted wife of David Bramkamp for 55 years. Loving mother of David (Carrie) Bramkamp and Kimberly Bramkamp. Cherished grandmother of Brittany (the late David) Erskine, Tyler (Megan) Bramkamp, Lynsey and Landen Bramkamp, Kyla Ray and Amanda Brown. Beloved great-grandmother of Carter, Caysen, Cooper and Collins Bramkamp, Cheyenne and Dakota Kemphues. Linda was preceded in death...

Colleen Marie Johnson

Colleen Marie Johnson

Oct 19, 2024

JOHNSON, Colleen Marie (nee Hall) beloved wife of Randall Johnson, loving mother of Katie (Dennis) Mayes, dear grandmother of Samantha and Dennis Mayes, step mother of Noah (Dorri) Johnson, grandmother of Kytan, sister of Michael Hall and the late Spencer Hall, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Hall. 

Colleen graduated from Purcell Marian in 1977, she met the love of...

Joann "Janet" Schmitz

Joann "Janet" Schmitz

Oct 19, 2024

(nee Woeste) beloved wife of the late Joseph “Gus” Schmitz, loving mother of Mary Rose “Rosie” (Jim) Bernard, Margie Schmitz (Ron Shaw), Karl (Julie) Schmitz and Betty Hancock, cherished grandmother of Katie (Amanda) Apted, Laura (Zach) Oliverio and Alex (Ashley Pelfrey) Hancock, doting great-grandmother of Camden Hancock, sister of Claire Merman and the late Regina Daesch and Charlie Woeste, sister-in-law...