Obituaries

Pamela Jones

Pamela Jones

Feb 11, 2025

Pamela Elizabeth Jones (née Kentrup), 85, of West Chester, Ohio passed away on Feb 11, 2025 at home from cancer. She went peacefully and without pain, thanks to in-home hospice care.

Pam was raised in northern Kentucky and became a Catholic nun after graduating high school. She remained at the convent for 13 years, teaching and receiving both her bachelors and...

Dale Wessels

Dale Wessels

Feb 11, 2025

Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Wessels (nee Tabar). Loving father of Betsy (the late Tim) Preston and Keith Wessels. Cherished grandfather of Dana (Lindsay Nametz) Hott, Cassie Preston, Jake (Rachael) Preston and the late Zak Preston. Great-grandfather of Lilly Brown, Owen Hott-Nametz, Madi Peecher, Drew Hott-Nametz, Cora Barthelmas, Murphy Barthlemas and Jake Preston II. Passed away February 11, 2025....

Janet Braden

Janet Braden

Feb 11, 2025

BRADEN, Janet Carol

Beloved Mother of Eric (Nikki Stewart) Braden. Dear Grandmother of Camden, Cohen, Payce and Charlotte. Loving Sister of Susan Alger, Steven (Cathy) Wilson, Glenn (Amy) Wilson, and the late Duane Wilson. Daughter of the late Vernon Ray and Victoria Mary (nee Girardi) Wilson. Janet is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Janet passed away Tuesday,...

Anthony "Tony" Wiwi

Anthony "Tony" Wiwi

Feb 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Wiwi, who left this world on February 9, 2025. A beloved son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend, Tony touched the lives of many with his kindness, humor, and unwavering love for his family.

Born on August 7, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tony grew up with a passion of...

Edward P. Nies

Edward P. Nies

Feb 8, 2025

NIES, Edward P. beloved brother of William (Marilyn) Nies, Frances (Rick) Mayer and the late Anthony (Fran) Nies. Uncle of Tony, Monica and Josh Nies. Ed passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at St. Bernard Church Winton Place, 740 Circle Ave, Cincinnati, 45232 on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9:30...

L. Jill Wellman

L. Jill Wellman

Feb 7, 2025

L. Jill Wellman (nee McClarnon) beloved wife of the late Lewis C. Wellman, loving mother of Kelly, Chris (Jenny), Amy and Tracy Wellman, grandmother of Abby (Dylan) Schuster, Lyndsey (Jeff) Walker, Christopher (Lauren) Teuschler, Cameron (Megan) Wellman, Aaron (Meghan) Wellman, Austin and Kylie Kohl, Venice and Kris Oberkorn, great grandmother of 9, Jackson and Emilia Schuster, Paxton and Landon Walker,...

Laila Rakan Shteiwi

Laila Rakan Shteiwi

Feb 7, 2025

Laila Rakan Shteiwi (1948 – 2025), wife of the late Rakan Shteiwi, loving mother of Marline, Braheam, and Halla (Nathan) Lane. Doting grandmother to Laila, London, and Lillian. Sister to Faris (Huson), Jacoub (Dina), Kamilia (Hukkam), Afaf (Mwufag), and the late Ensaf (Richard) and Saaf (Bill). Beloved aunt to many and friend to all. 

Laila emigrated to the United States from...

Dorothy Lighthall-Dumford

Dorothy Lighthall-Dumford

Feb 6, 2025

Survived by her beloved husband Don Dumford of 21 years and preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Lighthall (d. 1981)

Loving mother of Steve (Robin) Lighthall and Linda (Jerry) Ruschau. 

Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Scott) Ober, Leslie (Cliff) Cowan, Alex (Rachel) Ruschau, Max Ruschau and the late Adam Lighthall. Great grandmother of Summer Lynn, Mya, Joshua, Logan, Olivia, Brody, Sophia,...

Ronald Drouillard

Ronald Drouillard

Feb 5, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Ronald Thomas "Frenchie" Drouillard, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep due to respiratory complications of dementia. 

Ronald was born on January 9, 1941 in Bellevue, Ohio to Warren Drouillard and Marguerite Palmer. He grew up in northern Ohio and graduated in 1959 from St. Mary High School in Sandusky. After high school, he joined the United...

Terrence M. Gampfer

Terrence M. Gampfer

Feb 2, 2025

Terrence M. Gampfer, loving brother of Joseph (Alice Michels) Gampfer and of the late Charles J. Gampfer Jr., Sister Mary Stella O.S.F., and David J. Gampfer. Brother-in-law of Judy Gampfer. Longtime companion of Lila Miller. Uncle of Mike (Missy) Gampfer and Christopher (Kristin) Gampfer. Son of the late Charles and Henrietta Gampfer. Passed away February 2, 2025, at the age...

Charlene Fern Bellman

Charlene Fern Bellman

Feb 2, 2025

Charlene F. Bellman beloved wife of the late James W. Bellman for 63-1/2 years. Charlene was born October 9, 1934 in Elmwood Place, Ohio. Passed away February 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Dan (Sue) Bellman, Kathy (Tom) Appledorn, Greg Bellman, the late David (Pat) Bellman, Teresa (Jim) Kugel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Stacey) Bellman, Elizabeth...

Betty Kay DiTullio

Betty Kay DiTullio

Feb 1, 2025

DITULLIO, Betty Kay (nee Hale). Beloved wife of the late Gerardo Anthony Jr. “Jerry” DiTullio. Loving mother of Kathreena (Ernie) Petri, Gina (Joshua) Weber, Toni (Ricky) Gregory, Angela (Gary) Randolph and Joanna (Joseph) Sweeney. Cherished Mimi of A.J. and Samantha Petri, Joshua Jr. and Anna Weber, Bo Gregory, Elizabeth Randolph and Peyton Sweeney. Dear sister of Peggy Woodruff. Great Mimi...

Donald Scott Adams

Donald Scott Adams

Jan 31, 2025

Donald Scott Adams of Cincinnati died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at age 64. 

 He is survived by his beloved children Sam Adams, Shelly (Ben) Wick and Allison (Wes) Higgs, and by his former wife, Carol Adams. 

 He is also survived by his siblings Kimberly Jones, Terry Adams, Sharon Waitkus, Tim (Jennifer) Adams, Dr. Darren “Chad” Adams, Jon (Lee) Adams and many...

Carol Lynn Westrich

Carol Lynn Westrich

Jan 31, 2025

Carol Westrich has passed away at the age of 72. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she came to Cincinnati at the age of 6, and was a resident of Cincinnati, Mason, and Dayton at different times. She graduated from Cincinnati’s Colerain High School, and also attended the Univ. of Cincinnati. Most of her working life was spent as an insurance...

Terry McCollum

Terry McCollum

Jan 31, 2025

Terry McCollum, a beloved educator and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 4, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Terry dedicated his life to nurturing young minds, serving 31 years as a teacher and educational leader in the Cincinnati Public Schools. He later held the position of Statewide Director of...

Suzanne Pfister

Suzanne Pfister

Jan 31, 2025

Suzanne Pfister, born on January 15, 1947, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of August Pfister, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Together, they created a warm and nurturing home filled with cherished memories.

Suzanne was a devoted mother to her...

Naomi R. DeYoung

Naomi R. DeYoung

Jan 31, 2025

Naomi Ruth Stewart DeYoung, 93, of West Chester, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on October 21, 1931, in Owen County, Kentucky, Naomi moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at age 18. Over the next several years, she held jobs at the Omni Netherland...

Peggy Ann Brichler

Peggy Ann Brichler

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy Brichler

June 3, 1956 – January 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Brichler (nee Doran), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She passed away under hospice care on January 29, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on June 3,1956 in Cincinnati, OH,...

Carol E. Bill

Carol E. Bill

Jan 28, 2025

Carol E. Bill, born on July 20, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Carol was married to Ken Bill, with whom she shared many joyful years. She was the proud mother of three sons: Gary J. (Sherri Hammond) Bill, Greg J. (Debbie) Bill, and Brian A. Bill. Carol also found immense joy in her grandchildren: Andrea, Angela,...

Raymond Weber

Raymond Weber

Jan 28, 2025

Raymond Weber, 85 of West Chester, Ohio passed away on January 28th, 2025. Ray was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10th, 1939 to John and Alma Weber. 

 Ray met the love of his life, Rachel in 1967, at the Country Kitchen restaurant. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Rachel, as well as his siblings, Betty, Johnny, Alma, Carl,...