Obituaries

Shirley Ann Koewler (nee Rhoten)

Shirley Ann Koewler (nee Rhoten)

Sep 26, 2024

Shirley (nee Rhoten) Koewler, age 85, passed away, Thursday, September 26th, 2024. Born on August 7, 1939, in Ripley, Ohio, the daughter of LeRoy and Emma (Germann) Rhoten.

 Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Koewler for 61 years. Devoted mother of Greg, Steve (Julie) and Brian (Karin) Koewler and Pam (Scott) Lovdal. Dear grandmother of Morgan, Mack, Kaitlyn, Connor, Madelyn,...

Nancy Tomasella

Nancy Tomasella

Sep 26, 2024

Nancy Louise Tomasella, age 73 of West Chester, passed away at home Thursday, September 26, 2024, with her husband at her side. Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 30, 1950 to late Anthony (AF) and Josephine (Jody) Mentink.

She went to Villa Madonna Academy High School and studied History at Thomas Moore College. Nancy worked as a teacher at...

Linda L. Holtzclaw

Linda L. Holtzclaw

Sep 26, 2024

HOLTZCLAW, Linda L. (nee Helm). Beloved wife of Bill Holtzclaw for 60 years. Preceded in death by her parents Howard and Imogene Helm. Loving mother of Mark (Kelly) Holtzclaw. Cherished Mamaw of Cody (Jessy) Holtzclaw and Brandon (Tori) Holtzclaw. Devoted great-mamaw of Brandon, Hailey and Emma. Also survived by her cousin Bonnie (Lee) Singleton. Passed away September 26, 2024 at...

James G. Carlson

James G. Carlson

Sep 24, 2024

James “Jim” Gunnard Carlson, 83, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on September 24, 2024. Jim was born on July 29, 1941 at home near Pierson, Iowa where he attended Grand Meadow High school. He continued his education at South Dakota State University earning a Mechanical Engineering degree. Settling in Cincinnati, Ohio Jim had a successful career with the General Electric...

Dianne Schneider

Dianne Schneider

Sep 24, 2024

Dianne (Nelson) Schneider, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th. She was born on February 8, 1936 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Elmer and Breta Nelson. 

She grew up on a farm in Freedhem, MN, but her senior year of high school she moved with her family to Castro Valley, CA. A couple years later, with the help of a...

Mary Scholz

Mary Scholz

Sep 24, 2024

Mary A, Scholz of Greenhills, age 83, passed away on September 24. She was born on October 2, 1940. She was preceded in death by her mom, three sisters, and two nephews. She is survived by her son, Daniel Scholz (Jill), five grandchildren; Daniel Scholz, Jr.(Shanmely), Kevin Scholz (Raven), Eric Scholz (Megan), Cooper Scholz (Maggie Hardewig, and Morgan Scholz (Nate...

Elizabeth Kaito

Elizabeth Kaito

Sep 23, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” F. Kaito, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the Traditions of Deerfield. She was born June 24, 1943, in Alverda, PA to the late Mike and Kathryn (Gill) Romick. She lived in Clarksburg, PA for 56 years with John, her loving husband. Betty was devoted to her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts, visiting...

Claire C. Leist

Claire C. Leist

Sep 23, 2024

LEIST, Claire C (nee Keller), passed away peacefully Monday, September 23, 2024. She is the beloved wife of the late Henry A. Leist. Devoted mother of Anthony (Elaine) Leist, Janice (William) Meyer, Phyllis Leist, Roger (Terri) Leist, Alan (Nancy) Leist and Brian Leist. Loving grandmother of Douglas, Krista, Shannon, Collin, Brandon, Marie, Henry, Paul and Jonathon. She is also survived...

Bernard "Ben" G. Koenig

Bernard "Ben" G. Koenig

Sep 23, 2024

Bernard G. Koenig of Evendale aged 93 passed away on September 23rd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Woebkenberg Koenig, siblings. Paul Koenig, Mary Ann Koenig Mullucey and Tom Koenig. He is survived by his children David Koenig (Cheryl) of Toledo, Kathryn Uetrecht (David) of Springdale and Julie Shouse (Garry) of Milford and his close companion, Peggy...

Margaret Marr Sammons

Margaret Marr Sammons

Sep 23, 2024

Margaret Marr Sammons passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2024. Margaret was preceded in death in 2021 by Russell, her beloved husband of 65 years. 

Born on August 20, 1933 in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia to Frank and Pauline Marr, Margaret was the fifth of nine children. She is survived by her sister Kathleen and her brother Don. She grew...

Robert G. Wurster

Robert G. Wurster

Sep 22, 2024

Robert (Bob) Wurster passed away peacefully at home at the of age 86 on September 22nd. Beloved husband for more than 61 years to Suzann Wurster (nee Stark). Loving father of Gayle (Bob) Huser, Brian (Michelle) Wurster, Pam (Doug) Catron and Karen (Andy) Terry. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Nick)Bezanson, Nicole (Evan) Tomko, Sarah (Conner) Reynolds, Amanda Huser, Rachel Catron, Hunter...

Lowell Frank Lawhorn

Lowell Frank Lawhorn

Sep 21, 2024

Born September 29, 1937 and passed September 21, 2024. Beloved husband for more than 65 years to Kathleen "Kathy" Lawhorn. Loving father of Terri (Tim) Proud. Doting grandfather "Pap" to Tina (David Schellenberger) Proud, and Nick (Lauren) Proud. Dear great grandpa "PapPaw" to Oscar Schellenberger, Luca Proud, Lennox Schellenberger, and Mackenzie Proud. Also survived by sisters Bonnie and Vivian, and...

Dudley William Mowery

Dudley William Mowery

Sep 17, 2024

Dudley William "Bill" Mowery, Jr., age 60, loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed to his Eternal Reward on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at the Hospice of Cincinnati in Anderson Township Care Center, with his wife and mother at his side. He passed away in a moment of peace after a heroic battle with cancer for just over...

John Martin Sherman

John Martin Sherman

Sep 16, 2024

John Martin Sherman, loving father, cherished grandfather and gentle friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024.

Quick to smile and kind in temperament, John adored his family, including nine grandchildren. He showed tremendous love for them in his roles as everything from a devoted babysitter andchauffeur to math tutor and milkshake maker, which also satiated his passion for ice cream!...

Ida Belle Crouse

Ida Belle Crouse

Sep 15, 2024

Ida Belle Crouse of Mason Ohio died on Sunday September 15, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Algona, Iowa to Merwin and Mable (Hartley) Zwald. Ida was the oldest of two children and was preceded in death by her younger sister Chalice Ann. 

Ida grew up in Iowa where her father worked as...

David L. Silvers Sr.

David L. Silvers Sr.

Sep 15, 2024

Born to Fred and Velma Silvers on March 7, 1945 in Somerset, KY.

Somerset is where David met the love of his life, Kathryn Henderlight. The two married in 1965 and had two children Tammara and David Jr. (Bud). They started raising their family in Norwood, OH and finally moved to their home in West Chester in 1985. 

David was hands down...

Edward J. Klee

Edward J. Klee

Sep 14, 2024

Edward John Klee, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Edward was the son of Edward C. Klee and Mary Donahue Klee.

 Edward proudly served his country as a veteran of the Navy during the Korean War, demonstrating his commitment to service and patriotism.

 He...

John Howard Gilligan

John Howard Gilligan

Sep 13, 2024

John Howard Gilligan, age 95, beloved husband of Mildred Greene Gilligan, devoted uncle of Sharon Gilligan (Gary) Sadler and Janet Gilligan (the late Terry) Abaray, and great nephews and nieces Michael (Leah) Sadler, Daniel (Jessica) Sadler, Julie (Kent) McCullough and John (Ashley) Abaray. Survived by Millie’s loving daughters Becky (Phil) Pike and Sharon (Brian) Oberschlake, grandchildren Billy (Megan) Oberschlake, Cody...

Donna J. Davis

Donna J. Davis

Sep 12, 2024

 Donna J. Davis, 68, of Liberty Township, OH passed away Thursday September 12, after a long Illness from diabetes and renal failure, at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield.

 She was born in Sharonville Ohio in 1955, to James and Elizabeth Kumpf (Wynn). She attended Sharonville Elementary, Princeton Junior and Senior High School, where she made many lifelong friends. She positively impacted the...

H. Elizabeth Davis

H. Elizabeth Davis

Sep 12, 2024

DAVIS, Elizabeth

Beloved wife of the late Michael S. Davis. Loving mother of Brian Lykins. Dear grandmother of Gracie, Sophie (Brody Snell), Maggie Lykins, and Paige (Dylan) Hoyt. Great grandmother of Carson and Addison. Cherished sister of John (Christy) Henry, Emerson (Becky) Henry, and the late Coy Henry. Daughter of the late Joe B. and Angie Henry. Also survived by dear...