Obituaries

Betty Naomi Ball

Betty Naomi Ball

May 9, 2020

passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Christian Village of Mason. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy H. Ball. She was born on July 14, 1923 to Gilbert and Katie Smith of Ripplemead, Virginia and she was the last surviving child of their thirteen children.Betty and her Roy were long-time members of Faith Lutheran...

Alan Vesper

Alan Vesper

May 9, 2020

Alan Vesper, loving husband of 50 years to Veva, and father of Keith (Leslie) & Liz, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on May 9th, 2020. Alan was born in 1940 in Ft. Thomas, KY, to Lee & Delma Vesper. He spent his childhood in Ft. Thomas and adult life in Clifton as a longtime member of Annunciation...

Michael Shelby Brooks

Michael Shelby Brooks

May 6, 2020

Michael Shelby Brooks of Finneytown, passed peacefully at his home after a brief illness, May 6, 2020 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his parents Alvy and Jeanette (Ellison) Brooks. Born April 25, 1957, Mike is survived by his loving wife Pamela (Colonel) Brooks, his treasured children Morgan (Josh) Logsdon, Shelby Brooks, Travis Bauer and Reilly Brooks,...

Kenneth Vordemesche

Kenneth Vordemesche

May 5, 2020

Vordemesche, Kenneth beloved husband of Karen Vordem Esche (nee Kesselring), loving father of Christopher (Kristine) Vordem Esche and Brian Vordem Esche, grandfather of Colleen, Calvin, Payton, Christopher II, Kendall, and Kristian, and numerous nieces and nephews.Ken passed May 5, 2020 at the age of 72. A private visitation will be held, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

John Shaw

John Shaw

May 5, 2020

John E. Shaw beloved husband of Debra “Debbie” S. Shaw. Loving father of John Adam (Lindsey) Shaw and Christina S. (Josh) Kedge. Caring grandfather of Isabelle and Jackson Shaw. Brother of Sandra Bloomfield and Barbara McKelvey. John passed away May 5, 2020, at the age of 67.A private memorial service will be held by the family.

Billy Joe Pike

Billy Joe Pike

May 4, 2020

Pike, Billy Joe son of Connie and the late Arvil Pike, beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Strunk), loving father of Hannah Paige Pike, brother to Penny (John) Mathews, Jeff (Kim) Pike, and the late Darren Pike, uncle to Megan, Isabella, Kaleigha, and Josh, Son-in-law to Clifford and Wanda Stunk, brother in law Portia Strunk, uncle to Maxwell and Tahli. Companion...

Donald F. Ellis

Donald F. Ellis

May 4, 2020

Donald F. Ellis (90), formerly of Hartwell, Springfield Township and Mason, Ohio, passed away suddenly on May 4th.  Don was the husband of Edna Lea (Eppinghoff), for what would have been 70 years on May 6th.  He was the son of the late Sylvester “Lester” and late Mildred Ellis, brother of the late William (Lois) Ellis, father of Kathi Ellis,...

Allison Lynn Rednour

Allison Lynn Rednour

May 3, 2020

Allison Lynn Rednour age 35, died surrounded by her loving family Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, following a lengthy illness. Allison graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences. After college, she moved to Baltimore MD to work in a ceramics studio and a local bakery, where she...

Elaine Wells

Elaine Wells

May 2, 2020

WELLS, Elaine (nee Livingood). Beloved wife of the late Robert W. "Weary” Wells for 50 years, dear mother of Daniel R. (the late Connie) and Timothy R. (Robin) Wells, grandmother of Jeffrey, R. Scott, Joe, Kyle and Timmy Wells, great-grandmother of 5. Passed away May 2, 2020 at the age of 89. Private family services will be held. In lieu...

Ruby Amareno

Ruby Amareno

May 2, 2020

AMARENO, Ruby (nee Sparks), loving wife of Joseph R. Amareno for 70 years. Dear mother of Dianne (Chuck) Schirmann and Joseph S. (Gina) Amareno. Grandmother of Christina (Doug) Simonson, Julie (Josh) Blom, Michelle (Matt) Olix, Nicholas and Joseph S. Amareno Jr., Jami Haring and the late Nicholas Haring. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Flo Kelleher and the late...

Barbara F. Smith

Barbara F. Smith

May 1, 2020

West Chester, OH - Barbara F. Smith (nee Klene)Beloved wife of 56 years to Warren C. Smith. Loving mother of Jennifer (Michael) Natchus, Paul (Jill) Smith. Dear grandmother of Corinne & Mia Smith, Damien & Austin Natchus. Dear sister of William (Sandy) Klene, Arlene (the late Ron) Wachsmann, and Joyce (Ron) Hackworth. Passed away May 1, 2020, age 77.Memorial Visitation will...

Thomas D. Hawks

Thomas D. Hawks

Apr 29, 2020

Thomas D. Hawks, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 91.Tom was born June 2, 1928 in Lockland, OH to Fred and Pearl (nee Petrey) Hawks. He is the beloved husband of Daphine Floyd, loving father of Diane (Ken) Richardson, Thomas Jr. (Stephanie) Hawks, and  Amy (Toney) McIntosh, Grandfather of  Heidi Wiefering, Tara...

Jeanne A. Schmidt

Jeanne A. Schmidt

Apr 28, 2020

Jeanne Schmidt, (née Hodapp), patient wife of 47 years to the day to Thomas Schmidt, loving mother to Sara Schmidt, Lisa (Andrew) Sargent, Pam (Jim) Palmarini, proud grandmother of Chelsea Coffey, Chris (Vasuma) Sargent, Emily Sargent, Lucia (Jushe) Palmarini, Nina Palmarini and Josie Palmarini. Jeanne passed away suddenly but peacefully in her favorite chair on April 28, 2020.  Age 82.Jeanne...

Yvonne Schmeusser

Yvonne Schmeusser

Apr 26, 2020

Yvonne Schmeusser (nee Meteff) passed peacefully on Sunday April 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1945, she met the love of her live in 1962 at Western Hills High School. They were married on October 18th of 1964 and lived in Colerain Township for over 55 years.Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents...

James M. Cannon

James M. Cannon

Apr 24, 2020

We are sad to announce the passing of James M. Cannon, beloved husband of the late Mary Bernice (nee McCutcheon), son of the late James B. and Margaret A. Cannon (nee Austin). He was also, the Loving “father” of James Mac, and his wife Julee (nee Outman), and grandfather of their children Christy, Chloe, Olivia and Bennet. James was the...

Donald Baechle

Donald Baechle

Apr 23, 2020

Donald Baechle loved life. He died just days shy of his 94th birthday. He had a full life, he loved and was loved by many. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served in the Pacific during WWII. He came home and married Ruth (nee Smith). Together they raised 7 children. Don was the proud grandfather of 17, great...

Frances M. Hull

Frances M. Hull

Apr 22, 2020

Frances M. Hull passed away surrounded by her Ohio Family, Wednesday April 22, 2020.  Frances was born in Paris Crossing, IN on February 10, 1939 at the home of her Grandparents and did not have a birth certificate until the 1970’s when she wanted to go on a cruise. She was preceded in death by Newell, her ‘love at first...

Leo G. Naber Jr. DDS

Leo G. Naber Jr. DDS

Apr 22, 2020

Leo was the beloved husband to the late Eileen C. (nee Fisher) Naber of 53 years, loving father of Paul (Carrie), Andrew (Crystel), Harry Downing and the late Tami Naber, grandfather of Bradley, Kristin and Alyssa Naber, Alexis Franada, Sofia and Harry Downing, great-grandfather to Leo Naber. Peacefully passed away on Wednesday April, 22, 2020, age 84. Leo was a...

Janet G. Withworth

Janet G. Withworth

Apr 21, 2020

Janet G. Withworth (nee Giesman), beloved wife of the late William A. Withworth. Loving mother of the late Daniel (Julie) Steers. Sister of the late Elaine Hafer. Cherished grandmother of Amy (Dave) Seilkop, Mikal (Stacey) Steers; Lori (Pat) Stillwagon, Ami Finn, Heidi (Damon) Tucker and the late John David Steers. Dear great grandmother of Skylar, Jakob, Cody, Melani, Anna, Maxine,...

Elizabeth (Betty) Manning

Elizabeth (Betty) Manning

Apr 20, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Manning (nee Toomey) passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 96.Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1923 to the late Frank and Anna Toomey. In November of 1942, Betty Married Paull Manning, a young handsome Marine, stationed at Hingham, MA Naval Yard. The couple settled in St. Bernard, OH. In 2007, they moved into Cottingham...