Obituaries

Mark Blanton
Jan 26, 2020
Mark W. Blanton, passed away January 26, 2020 at the age of 70. Preceded in death by his parents Bert and Marion Blanton. Survived by his sister Barbara (late Jim) Yeager, nephew Mark (Margo) Yeager, niece Jessica (Mike) Barnett, great nieces Kaitlyn and Elizabeth and great nephew Lucas. Private services will be held by the family.
Fr. Bruno Kremp, OFM
Jan 25, 2020
Franciscan Fr. Bruno Kremp, OFM, devoted his life to his adopted country. But he never forgot his roots. A former pastor, hospital chaplain, retreat master, vocation director, marriage tribunal judge and spiritual director to the Catholic Kolping Society of Cincinnati, Fr. Bruno died Jan. 25 at the age of 82 from complications following surgery. But he is perhaps best known...

Carole L. Simos
Jan 25, 2020
SIMOS, Carole L. (nee Lynch)Beloved wife of the late Peter Simos. Loving mother of Michael (Theresa) Simos and Brian Simos. Dear grandmother of Chassidy (Ally) Simos and Brittany Simos. Dear great grandmother of Chloe, Emma, Addison, and Chloe. Also survived by relatives and friends. Carole passed away January 25, 2020 at age 82. Memorial visitation will be held at Hodapp...
David F. LaTorre
Jan 25, 2020
LATORRE, David F. of Wyoming, Ohio died peacefully at The Alois Alzheimer Center in Greenhills, Ohio on January 25, 2020 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Carol LaTorre. Loving stepfather of Richard (Elizabeth) Isphording, Beth (Bob) Tuttle, Mike (Luzenda) Isphording all of Cincinnati, and David (Maureen) of Wheaton, Illinois. Cherished Step grandfather of Annie and Charlie Isphording, Luke...
Timothy Sean Gilbert
Jan 25, 2020
Timothy Sean Gilbert, 57, passed away January 25th, 2020. Tim was born in Amarillo, Texas on October 28th, 1961. Tim is survived by his wife Lisa and two sons Sean (Jenny), Ryan Gilbert. As well as his granddaughter Cynthia Joy Gilbert. He is also survived by his three brothers, Mark (Susie), David (Karen), Thomas, and one sister, Amy Gilbert. He...
John M. Mengelkamp
Jan 24, 2020
Mengelkamp, John M. Beloved husband of Gaye Ann for almost 40 years. Loving Father of Jason Mengelkamp. Dear brother of Mary, Margie, and Tom and Uncle numerous nieces and nephews.John was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Helen Mengelkamp, his sister Jean and brothers Paul, Jim, and Robert. John practiced as a real estate attorney for 30 years....
Kathleen R. Reese (nee Finke)
Jan 24, 2020
REESE, Kathleen R. (nee Finke) beloved wife of 62 years to Ralph J. Reese. Loving mother of Maureen (Anita) Reese, Mark (Maureen) Reese and Karen Blum. Grandmother of Lauren, Ryan and Meredith. Great grandmother of Lucy. Sister of Mary Jo (the late Dean) Tyree and the late Clifford (Alice) Finke. Kathleen passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the...

James H. Lothian
Jan 24, 2020
Lothian, James H., Beloved husband of Barbara Lothian for 46 years. Loving father of Jeffrey (Kathy) Lothian, Jacqueline H. Minor, and Karin (Bill) Biggar. Dear grandfather of five and great grandfather of four. Brother of Mary Hochmuth and David Lothian. James was a devoted and faithful follower of his Lord, Jesus Christ and lived his life according to 2 Corinthians...

Lynda Woodward
Jan 23, 2020
Lynda Woodward, of Mason, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the age of 68. Loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Former employee of Great Wolf Lodge as a Hospitality Associate. Preceded in death by father Ellis, brother Danny, and sister Kim. Survived by mother Faye Lakes, loving son Nick Woodward and and daughter Trisha (Ben Shott) Woodward...
Cliff J. Turrell
Jan 23, 2020
TURRELL, Cliff J.Beloved husband of Fran Turrell. Loving father of Mark (Yvonne) Turrell, Craig (Irena) Turrell,Susan (Mark) Young, and Michelle (Paul) Whitehead.Dear grandfather of fourteen grandchildren.Cliff is predeceased by parents Josie and Clifford Turrell and sister, Susan Turrell. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Born in Durban, South Africa and lived in Canada and Great Britain...
Lorraine A. Mages
Jan 22, 2020
Lorraine A. Mages (nee Westendorf) beloved wife of the late George W. Mages. Loving mother of David (Connie) Mages, Barbara (Ron) Ehler, Mike (Kim) Mages and Mary Beth (Steve) Steiber. Caring grandmother of Scott (Kaitlin), Amanda (Bobby), Jeff, Ross, Sean, Zach and Andy. Great-Grandmother of Birdie. Sister of Joe (Mary) Westendorf, Alice (late Tom) Sicking, Ralph (Bonnie) Westendorf, Florence (late...
Helen V. Linz (nee Oehler)
Jan 22, 2020
LINZ, Helen V. (nee Oehler) beloved wife of the late LeRoy E. Linz. Loving mother of Larry (the late Carol) Linz and Lois (Hank) Mayberry. Grandmother of Geoffrey, Peter, Maggie and Beth. Great grandmother of Patrick, Nick, Sarah, Alex, Jonah, Solomon, Gauge, Lily, Jackson and Ava. Sister of the late Ruth (Bob) Brockschmidt. Helen passed away on Wednesday, January 22,...
Jean M. Wissel
Jan 21, 2020
Wissel, Jean M. (nee Yelton), beloved wife of the late Frank G. Wissel. Dear mother of Mark (Sandy) Wissel, Peg (the late Rick) Glover, Julie (Alan) Blanton, Andrew Wissel and James (Kathy) Wissel. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren. Sister of Judy Boehm and the late Bud Yelton. Jean passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020...
Mary E. Wells
Jan 20, 2020
Mary Elizabeth (nee Logsdon) Wells, 91, of West Chester, passed away on January 20, 2020 at Birchwood Care Center, Hamilton, Ohio.She was born on November 4, 1928 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of the late Hillard and Marie Logsdon.On August 26, 1947, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Rev. Roy Wells, who preceded her in death in 1988....
Katherine Laker (Nee Kern)
Jan 20, 2020
LAKER, Katie (nee Kern) beloved wife for 63 years of the late Norm. Loving mother of Kathy (Larry) Schwab, Norman (Linda) Laker, Susan (Steve) Tolbert and Barb (Jack) Marcum, grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 11. Sister of John Kern and the late Betty (Bob) Kramer, Ginny (Ben) Krumpelman and Bill Kern. Katie passed away on Monday, January 20,...
James R. Moses "Jim"
Jan 20, 2020
MOSES, James R. “Jim”, son of the late Olen and Sarah (nee Eads), cousin of Martha (“Stan”) Hunt, Rita Hunt and Pam (Doug) Miller, friend of Steve Rose and Kimberly A. Perkins. Jim attended Western High School in Nashville, TN and worked for the Home Aide Service as a chore scheduler. Jim passed away on Monday, January 20 at the...

Leander "Lee" Werle
Jan 20, 2020
Leander “Lee” WerleBeloved son of the late John and Bibiana Werle, brother of the late Hedwig Semmler, Philip Werle, Helena Stoeckley and Fred Werle, survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Lee was born in Germany and moved to the U.S. in 1929. He was a lifetime member of the International Painters Union where he painted for Shillitos and Lazarus. He...
Janet P. Kline (nee Reid)
Jan 19, 2020
KLINE, Janet beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Marta (Mark) McCullah and Randy (Leila) Kline, grandmother of Amy (Jeremy) Brandt, Mandi (Corey) Fitzwater, Taylor McCullah, Christian (Marie) Kline and Reid Kline, great grandmother of seven. Janet passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 87. Services Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Ruth Gregory
Jan 19, 2020
GREGORY, Ruth E. (nee Williamson). Beloved wife of the late Bill Gregory. Loving mother of Linda (Randy) Kerka, Karen (Mike) Baum and Greg (Jill) Hunter. Devoted grandmother of Alex, Thomas and Elizabeth Hunter. Cherished great-grandmother of Hudson Hunter. Step-mother of Karen (Charles) Stephens and Step-grandmother of Kimberly and Christopher Stephens. Passed away January 19, 2020 at the age of 96....

Donald Ralph Saal
Jan 17, 2020
Beloved father of Michael Saal. Loving Brother of Robert (Barb) Saal and Mary Sue Saal, uncle of Brian (Honor) Saal, Jeremiah Saal, Lori Seaton, and Christen (Geoff) Carrigan and great uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parent Harry and Ruth Saal. Donald was honorably discharged from the US Army after his tour in...