Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Poole

Richard "Dick" Poole

Jul 1, 2020

Poole, Richard “Dick,” beloved husband of Elizabeth Poole (nee Heuermann), loving father of Steve (Laura) Poole, Jenny (David) Graham, Marjorie Beyrer, Mike (Beverly) Poole, Suzanne (Ryan) Flanigan, grandfather to 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, and brother of Louise, Gerrie, Donald, Barbi, Linda, Bernie, Billy and Dale.Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Lena Poole, his son-in-law...

Walter Lewis

Walter Lewis

Jul 1, 2020

Beloved husband of Loretta Lewis (nee Gooch), for 65 years. Loving father of Teresa (Richard) Keith. Cherished grandfather of Deana Ransom and Nikki Sanders. Devoted great-grandfather of Jacob Allen, Mason Hardesty and Nola Ransom. Dear brother of Elena (the late Noah) Crase and the late Edna (Bill) Davis, Elmer Lewis, Rita (Otis) Collins, Delmar Lewis, Herman Lewis and Ray Lewis....

Jonathan D. Ward

Jonathan D. Ward

Jun 30, 2020

Jonathan D. WardSeptember 16th, 1948 - June 30th, 2020It was not like Jon to have a traditional obituary. Fitting with his love of adventure and spy novels, his life included surviving being hit by a moving train and having a semi truck fall on top of his car on the New Jersey Turnpike. In spite of the adventure theme, the...

James R. Schnier

James R. Schnier

Jun 27, 2020

Schnier, James R. (Jim) beloved husband of the late Alma B. Schnier (nee Taylor), dear friend of Patricia Hemmings, son of the late Irene and Herman Schnier, brother of Ruth Schnier and the late Paul Schnier. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the age of 89. Visitation will be...

Mary Helen Jackson (nee Filippine)

Mary Helen Jackson (nee Filippine)

Jun 27, 2020

Jackson, Mary Helen (nee Filippine), beloved wife of the late William E. “Bill” Jackson. Loving mother of Kay Jackson Frankl (Russ Frankl), Ed (Lori) Jackson and Marie (Pat) Moone. Grandmother of Christina Emily Jackson, Morgan Nadine Moone, Michael William Frankl, Alex Robert Jackson (deceased) and Kilian Marie Moone. Devoted sister of Carole Ann (Filippine) Schnur, the late Robert Filippine, Rev....

Marie Marchetti King Johnson

Marie Marchetti King Johnson

Jun 27, 2020

Marie Marchetti King Johnson, 92, joined her beloved Lord Jesus while peacefully sleeping the evening of June 16, 2020 at Twin Towers Seniors Living Community in Cincinnati, OH.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, James Mussey Johnson, Jr., her daughter Devon King Lee (husband Karl), and grandchildren Kristina Lee, Kate Lee Noll (husband Robert), and Nathan...

Barbara B. Dalton

Barbara B. Dalton

Jun 25, 2020

Barbara Bromm Dalton, age 91 (9/27/1928), passed away in peace at the Maple Knoll Village senior citizens community in Springdale on Thursday, June 25th. Barbara was born in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Whittemore Bromm. She graduated from St. Katharine’s, an Episcopal prep school for girls in Davenport, Iowa, and had additional education at Purdue...

Millard Cleveland "Big Bill" Smith

Millard Cleveland "Big Bill" Smith

Jun 25, 2020

Smith, Millard Cleveland “Big Bill”Beloved husband of Irene Smith (nee Combs) for 60 years. Loving father of Jeff (Brenda) Smith and Paula (Bob) Mefford. Dear grandfather of Zack (Andrea), Carly, Brooke, Lexi, and Harper. Dear great grandfather of Jackson, Nora, and Jasper. Brother of Betty, Gene, and Janice. Predeceased by parents, Leona and Gene Smith. Bill was a member of...

David F. Vaught

David F. Vaught

Jun 24, 2020

Vaught, David F., loving father of David Edward Vaught and the late Holly Elizabeth Vaught, beloved son of Roy C. and Edeena Vaught (nee Foster), caring brother of Edeena Jill (Bill) Dunlap. Uncle of Amanda Christina Dunlap, Rebecca (Jon) Foreman, Brittany (Ryan) Janson, and Chelsea (Branden) Hawkins. Also survived by two great nephews. David owned and operated a Midwest Crankshaft...

Eugene J. Schmidt

Eugene J. Schmidt

Jun 23, 2020

Eugene J SchmidtAug 6 1928 - June 23 2020Loving husband for nearly 70 years to Angelina “Dede” Schmidt (Zamichiei). Father to Cindy (Paul) Silver, Mark (Debbie) Schmidt, DeAnn (Doug) Gilmore and Steve (Wendy) Schmidt. Grandfather to Joanna, Julia, Jesse, Ian, Scot, Celina, Jenna, Logan and Ryan. Great Grandfather to Liam, Ava, Angelina, Sam, Molly, Kinsley and Brie. Step brother to...

Reinold “Ray” Chennell

Reinold “Ray” Chennell

Jun 23, 2020

Reinold ‘Ray’ Chennell, 83, of Liberty Township, OH, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.Ray is predeceased by his parents Fred and Elizabeth Chennell and his loving wife Judy Chennell (nee Cain).  He is survived by his children Carilyn (Michael) Stewart; Richard (Kathleen) Chennell and their children Ian and William; brother Robert (Sue) Chennell. He is adored by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends around the world.He was born at home on November...

Patricia L. Hudepohl

Patricia L. Hudepohl

Jun 23, 2020

Our very own angel on earth, Patricia L Hudepohl (Koerner), passed peacefully in her home on Jun 23rd at the age of 80 surrounded by her loving family. Pat dedicated her selfless, giving, and caring personality into being a Registered Nurse until turning those rare and wonderful traits into the most important of jobs this world has to offer of...

Marilyn "Joann" Truitt

Marilyn "Joann" Truitt

Jun 22, 2020

Marilyn "Joann" Truitt, age 85 passed away in peace at Hospice Respite Care, Cincinnati Ohio, in the presence of her loving daughter, and best friend Ester K. Bond and her supportive Son-In-Law Jeffery H. Bond. Joann returned to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of June 22nd, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness, Her devotion...

Jared Mark Ginter

Jared Mark Ginter

Jun 22, 2020

Jared Mark Ginter, beloved husband of Ashley Marie Ginter (nee Stammer). Caring son of Vicki Berling and Mark Ginter. Brother of Brittany (Mike) Ulrich and Tori (Tim) Nienaber. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Jared was a loving, generous and kind-hearted soul. He loved his family and friends fiercely, and gave his whole heart to...

Jay Sikes

Jay Sikes

Jun 21, 2020

SIKES Jay O., loving father of David, Page, Stephen Sikes, grandfather of Christopher (Chasity) Metz and Jennifer Landrum, Carey and Brian Sikes, great-grandfather of three, and husband to the late Ann R. Sikes.Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Dr. Clayton R, Sikes Sr. and brother, Dr. Clayton R. Sikes Jr.Jay served in the United States Navy...

Mark G. Yungblut

Mark G. Yungblut

Jun 21, 2020

YUNGBLUT, Mark G., beloved husband of Lisa Conley Yungblut, loving father of Alexandra Yungblut, brother of David (Emily) Yungblut and Katie (Frank) Hart, uncle of Jack, Sophie, Charlotte and Lucy Yungblut, Samantha and Audrey Hart and Seth Conley. Mark passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the age of 56. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue, College...

Robert B. Barbara

Robert B. Barbara

Jun 20, 2020

BARBARA, Robert B., devoted husband of the late Mary R. (nee Heskamp). Loving father of Katie Barbara, Pat (Jim) Edmiston, Mary Ann (Mark) Thomas, Michael (Kim) Barbara DO and Tony (Terry) Barbara. Grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 6 and great great grandfather of 1. Brother of Jim Barbara and the late Dave Barbara. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Jun 19, 2020

Marie Johnson, 72, of Monroe, OH, died on Friday, June 19, 2020.She was born March 1, 1948 in Sparta WI to Leonard and Sophie (Clair) Rueckheim. She graduated from Brookwood High School, Ontario WI. Marie was a dedicated wife, mother and Nanna.  Marie was proud to raise her children and help raise her grandchildren. Marie loved and cared for everyone as...

Herbert Vonderheide

Herbert Vonderheide

Jun 19, 2020

VONDERHEIDE, Herbert was predeceased by his devoted parents, Herbert J. and Clara M. Vonderheide along with his three beloved sisters: Cealie Moffat of Dayton and Clare Williams and Anna Mae Hatke of Cincinnati, Ohio. He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Herb was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 9th, 1929. He lived for most of his life in...

Ethel Mae Grote

Ethel Mae Grote

Jun 18, 2020

Ethel Mae Grote. Daughter of the late Edward and Mary Grote. Sister of the late Herbert Edward (Louise) Grote and Raymond (Edythe) Grote. Loving aunt to Beverly (the late Donald) Hostiuck, the late Gary (Elsa) Grote, “Skip” (Jenny) Grote, Gail (John) Groene, and Russell (Carolyn) Grote. Survived by many great nieces and nephews, Angela (Marc) Bloom, Todd Hostiuck, Eric (Kelly)...