Obituaries

Edward B. Wright, Jr.

Edward B. Wright, Jr.

Sep 14, 2019

WRIGHT, Edward B. Jr., passed away on Saturday, September 14, in Lockland, Ohio. Ed was born on February 8, 1942 to Roberta and Edward James Wright in Reading, Ohio He is survived by his daughters, Kay and Kimberly; grandchildren, Ashley, David, Daniel, Andrew, Abby, Krissy; brother Patrick (Carol) Wright of Sharonville; sister, Jo Ann Feltner of Thousand Oaks, California; sister-in-law...

Herman J. Rumpke

Herman J. Rumpke

Sep 14, 2019

RUMPKE, Herman J. beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Osterhues), loving father of Herman B. (Clare), LeeAnn (William) Cisco and David (Pamela) Rumpke, grandfather of Erica and Nicholas, Megan and Benjamin, dear brother of Sr. Marianna Rumpke, S.N.D., Dorothy Compton and the late Virginia Ollinger, Albert, Edward, Ray and Robert Rumpke. After spending Saturday with Rose, his first tee...

Clara Margaret Nelson

Clara Margaret Nelson

Sep 12, 2019

NELSON, Clara MargaretBeloved wife of the late Clifford Nelson for 59 years. Loving mother of Debbie (Jeff) Dorris and Dave Nelson. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Blankenship and Shellie White. Dear great grandmother of Railyn Blankenship, Landon White, Charlotte Blankenship, Tyler White, and Christina White. Sister of Rozena Foust. Clara Margaret Nelson passed away under Hospice care Thursday, September 12, 2019,...

Patricia Augustin

Patricia Augustin

Sep 10, 2019

AUGUSTIN, Patricia Congdon (nee Waters). Widow of Claude H. Congdon and Robert Augustin, passed away peacefully September 10, 2019, surrounded by her children Craig (Nuru), Claudia and Chris. She had 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and a fourth child Brian preceded her in 1955. Patricia's purpose was her family, Patricia's passion was creating works of arts and crafts, cooking,...

Robert H. Rumpke

Robert H. Rumpke

Sep 9, 2019

RUMPKE, Robert H. “Rob” Beloved husband of Dolores Rumpke (nee Geers) for 69 years. Loving father of Norma (Gary) Rapien, Carol (Giles) Krabbe, Rob (Linda) Rumpke, Janet (Paul) Bresciani, Julie (Jeff) Wells and Mary (Todd) Dwire. Dear grandfather of Michelle, Erik, Paul, Laura, Philip, Michael, Marc, Elise, Elena, Alyssa, Zach, Kaylee and Luke, and great grandfather of 13. Brother of Herman...

Edna M. Heslar

Edna M. Heslar

Sep 8, 2019

HESLAR, Edna M. Beloved wife of Ronald Heslar for 51 years. Loving mother of the late Michele Heslar. Cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Cleta Jones. Dear sister of the late Arthur Jones. Sister-in-law to Vicki Jones and Virginia (Carvel) Steinke. Also survived by her special friends Denise, Penny, Katherine and Beth. Edna was also a Grandma in the...

Catherine E. Dustin

Catherine E. Dustin

Sep 8, 2019

DUSTIN, Catherine Elizabeth. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Dustin. Devoted mother Richard (Rose Sharon) Wallace. Loving grandmother of Vicki (Trenton) Brown, Lena Sexton, Joshua (Stacey) Wallace and Dustin (Kelli) Wallace. Loving great-grandmother of 13 great-granchildren. Dear sister of Tom Berchem, Teresa Siekbert and the late Marian Kampf, Lorraine Smith and Joseph Berchem. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

Catherine Elizabeth Dustin

Catherine Elizabeth Dustin

Sep 8, 2019

DUSTIN, Catherine Elizabeth (nee Berchem). Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Dustin. Devoted mother Richard (Rose Sharon) Wallace. Loving grandmother of Vickey (Trenton) Brown, Lina Sexton, Joshua (Stacey) Wallace and Dustin (Kelli) Wallace. Loving great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Tom Berchem, Teresa Siekbert and the late Marian Kampf, Lorraine Smith and Joseph Berchem. Also survived by numerous nieces...

Albert Scott Adamson, Sr.

Albert Scott Adamson, Sr.

Sep 5, 2019

ADAMSON, SR., Albert Scott. Beloved husband of Betty Adamson (nee Gaither) for 73 years. Dear father of Albert Scott (Brenda) Adamson, Jr. and Terry (Nancy) Adamson. Loving grandfather of Amanda Adamson and Spencer Adamson. Dear great-grandfather of Henry, Ruby and Jack. Brother of the late Mary Lambert and Bonnie Middendorf. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Albert was a...

Meredith Ann Larsen

Meredith Ann Larsen

Sep 5, 2019

Meredith Ann Larsen left us on September 5, 2019 after a far too brief 35 years. She will be greatly missed by her mother Susan and sister Melissa. Throughout her life Meredith struggled and fought against adversity both medically and socially. Her smile was bright and she shared it with all she met. She had a vast empathy for others,...

Gretchen Hazel Roots

Gretchen Hazel Roots

Sep 4, 2019

ROOTS, Gretchen Hazel. Beloved daughter of Simon and Courtney (nee Lantz) Roots. Dear sister of Marshall Roots. Cherished granddaughter of Doug and Paula Lantz and Gary and Janie Roots. Great granddaughter of Hazel Wylie and the late Tom Wylie and Chuck Knothe, Jay and Shirley Lantz, Shirley and the late Irie Roots and Simon and Sue Strong. Loving niece of...

Elaine Evelyn Holt

Elaine Evelyn Holt

Sep 4, 2019

HOLT, Elaine Evelyn (nee Fox)Beloved wife of William Walter Holt. Loving mother of Dave (Jenny) Holt, Greg Holt, Bobby (Amy) Holt, Chris (Katie) Holt, and the late Danny Holt. Dear grandmother of Jon, Maggie, Jeff, Emily, Jill, Michael, A.J., Ben, Andy, Ally, Mallory, Macy, Ellie, Jackson, and Sophie. Dear great grandmother of Parker, Cameron, Carson, Braxton, Chloe, Carter, Lily, Emma,...

Mary L Busener

Mary L Busener

Sep 3, 2019

BUSENER, Mary L. (nee Leverone). Beloved wife of the late William E. Busener, Sr. Dear mother of Mary B. Daniel, Lynda A. Busener, Richard C. Busener, Thomas J. Busener and the late William E. Busener, Jr. and Clare B. Gouhin. Mother-in-law of Mary K. Busener and Dan Gouhin. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and preceded in death...

Thomas Edward Meyer

Thomas Edward Meyer

Sep 2, 2019

Thomas Edward Meyer was born June 22, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Joseph and Ruby Meyer. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carol Meyer (nee Curran). Loving father of Jeffrey (Kecia) Meyer. Caring grandfather of Bradley, Nicholas and Christopher Meyer. Preceded in death by his brother Jack (Carolyn) Meyer. Passed away September 2, 2019...

Morris M. Van Gorden

Morris M. Van Gorden

Sep 1, 2019

Morris M. Van GordenBeloved husband of the late Norma Van Gorden for 49 years. Loving father of Martin (Stevie), Roger (Nancy), Tim (Susan) and Jay (Marie) Van Gorden. Dear grandfather of Traci, Abbey (Tim), Zack (Amanda), Jason (Liz), Erin, Ben (Taylor), Kari, and great grandfather of Molly, Sally, Daniel, Joshua, Sadie. Liam, Katie, Jake, Cael, Jon, and Garret. Preceded in...

Isabella Ogilvie Crawford Wray Valma

Isabella Ogilvie Crawford Wray Valma

Aug 30, 2019

Isabella Ogilvie Crawford Wray Valma, 89, of Fairfield Township, Ohio went to be with our Lord on August 30, 2019. Born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Emanuel Wray and Matilda Jane Buchanan Wray, and widow of Jesse V. Valma, Sr. Ella was an Irish girl through and through, with an accent that would...

James A. Brunskill

James A. Brunskill

Aug 30, 2019

James A. Brunskill beloved husband of Shirley A. Brunskill (nee Mason). Loving father of Eric (Nan Paisley) Brunskill, Dana (Stan Litke) Brunskill, Carrie (David Zeleznik) Brunskill and the late James Lee Brunskill. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and his brother Philip Brunskill. Preceded in death by his sister Carol Hill. James was a proud graduate of Toledo University...

Dr. Gary L. Payne Sr., EdD

Dr. Gary L. Payne Sr., EdD

Aug 30, 2019

Dr. Gary L. Payne Sr. EdD beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Jane Payne (nee Keifer). Dear father of Allison Payne, Andrea Tannreuther, Gary L. (Noma) Payne Jr. and Angela (late Christopher) John. Beloved grandfather of Christina Hurley, Angela Payne, Alexander Burton, Kaitlyn Payne, Todd Payne and the late Stanley Burton. Great grandfather of Sophie Blackburn. Brother of the late...

Hazel Marie Brown

Hazel Marie Brown

Aug 30, 2019

Hazel Marie Brown, 88 years old, went home to be with her savior on 8-30-2019. She was born 8-18-1931, the youngest daughter of the late James Elbert and Belva Phillips. She was the loving wife of Daniel Brown, Sr, who preceded her in death in 2005.She was the beloved mother of 3 sons. C. David (Debbie), of Hillsboro, Ohio, Dennis...

Mary Lynn Wetzel (nee Traber)

Mary Lynn Wetzel (nee Traber)

Aug 28, 2019

WETZEL, Mary Lynn (nee Traber). Beloved mother of George Stephen Wetzel and Cathy (Stefan) Rank. Loving grandmother of George Stuart Wetzel, Rebecca (Andrew) Lee, Alexandra and Daniela Rank. Great grandmother of Malaya and Liam Lee. Dear sister of Gail (Bill) Snyder, Joyce (the late Carl) Braun and Cheryl (Tom) Hodapp. Aunt of Jeff (Angela Buchanan) Snyder, Ken Snyder, LeAnne (Eric)...