Obituaries
Dennis John Ruehl
Oct 26, 2024
Dennis John Ruehl, aged 72, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Cincinnati. Born on November 26, 1951, Dennis was known for his dedication as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Known lovingly by many nicknames, (Rolo, Muddy, Den Den, and Gramps) he leaves behind his wife, Barb, and his children, Jamie (Zack) Windle, Jena Ruehl, and Erin (Bill)...
Nancy Dorman-Smith
Oct 23, 2024
NANCY A DORMAN-SMITH PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT AGE 82.
BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE MARION FRANCIS “SMITTY” SMITH. LOVING MOTHER OF KELLY (ED) DORMAN-WILLIAMS, KRISTA (THE LATE PAUL) FRESQUEZ, THE LATE KAREN BALL, AMY (JOE) HOLBROCK, TERRY DORMAN RHODES, AND KASEY (THE LATE TONY) ASHCRAFT. GRANDMOTHER OF LORI, DANIELLE, JESSICA, TRAVIS, JESSIE, TERESA, JUSTIN, LESTER, TRACEY, MATHEW,...
Virginia "Jenny" Robbins
Oct 21, 2024
Jenny was born on February 28th in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. She was the youngest in a family of seven children. She started singing at the age of nine at Renfro Valley. Jenny was blessed with amazing talent. She was the youngest member of Renfro Valley and was also on their radio program. Her love of music grew, and she was...
Maria M. Dechering
Oct 20, 2024
Born in Börgerwald, Germany on September 12, 1929 to the late Nikolaus and Angela Antons. Beloved wife of the late John Dechering. Loving mother of Martin (Monica) Dechering, Barb Dechering, Tony (Pattie Naber) Dechering, Lisa (Kevin) Matix, and the late Rosemary Dechering. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Megan, Michael, Jonathan, Anna, and Nicholas. Also survived by relatives and friends. Passed away...
Linda L. Bramkamp
Oct 19, 2024
BRAMKAMP, Linda L. (nee Roca). Devoted wife of David Bramkamp for 55 years. Loving mother of David (Carrie) Bramkamp and Kimberly Bramkamp. Cherished grandmother of Brittany (the late David) Erskine, Tyler (Megan) Bramkamp, Lynsey and Landen Bramkamp, Kyla Ray and Amanda Brown. Beloved great-grandmother of Carter, Caysen, Cooper and Collins Bramkamp, Cheyenne and Dakota Kemphues. Linda was preceded in death...
Colleen Marie Johnson
Oct 19, 2024
JOHNSON, Colleen Marie (nee Hall) beloved wife of Randall Johnson, loving mother of Katie (Dennis) Mayes, dear grandmother of Samantha and Dennis Mayes, step mother of Noah (Dorri) Johnson, grandmother of Kytan, sister of Michael Hall and the late Spencer Hall, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Hall.
Colleen graduated from Purcell Marian in 1977, she met the love of...
Joann "Janet" Schmitz
Oct 19, 2024
(nee Woeste) beloved wife of the late Joseph “Gus” Schmitz, loving mother of Mary Rose “Rosie” (Jim) Bernard, Margie Schmitz (Ron Shaw), Karl (Julie) Schmitz and Betty Hancock, cherished grandmother of Katie (Amanda) Apted, Laura (Zach) Oliverio and Alex (Ashley Pelfrey) Hancock, doting great-grandmother of Camden Hancock, sister of Claire Merman and the late Regina Daesch and Charlie Woeste, sister-in-law...
Robert Dennis Garabedian
Oct 18, 2024
Robert "Bob" D. Garabedian, affectionately known as "Bunny" or "Bun" to those closest to him, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. Born on September 8, 1943, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of Vaughan and Margaret (MacKenzie) Garabedian.
Bob grew up in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1961. He continued his education at Worcester...
William E. Stavermann
Oct 18, 2024
“Nascar Bill”, known by some, “Cigar Bill”, known by others has received his checkered flag in heaven on October 18, 2024. Bill will also be missed daily at the Waffle House in West Chester, Ohio. Willam Edward Stavermann, 88, of West Chester, Ohio died in Hospice care on October 18, 2024.
He was born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1936 to William...
William “Bill” Roll
Oct 17, 2024
ROLL, William N. “Bill” Beloved husband of Deborah Roll (nee Powell). Loving father of David (Lourdes) Roll, Debora (Greg) Mersch, Douglas (Diane) Roll, Darrin (Linda) Roll, and step son, Scott Powell. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Marcee) Wilburn, Kadie Gabringer, Amy (Chad) Watkins, Christopher (Alexa) Roll, Kelly (Jake) Burns, Nick Roll, Jacob (Meera) Roll, Lauren (Zach) Thomas, Samantha Roll, Andrew Roll...
Martha A. Young
Oct 17, 2024
Martha (Martie) Young (nee Arbic) passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024 at the age of 81 years old. She was surrounded by family and close loved ones. Martie was born on November 30, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Peter Arbic and Barbara Arbic (nee Britvec). She is preceded in death by her sister, Marie Marcum (nee...

Carol Ann Latorre (nee Hall)
Oct 16, 2024
Carol Ann Latorre of Wyoming, OH died peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, OH on October 16, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late David F. Latorre. Loving mother of Richard (Elizabeth) Isphording, Beth (Bob) Tuttle, Mike (Luzenda) Isphording all of Cincinnati, and David (Maureen) of Wheaton, Illinois. Cherished grandmother of Annie and Charlie...
Rosa Maria Baruk
Oct 15, 2024
Rosa Maria Baruk, 61, of São João de Corveira, Portugal, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio, following a courageous battle with plasma cell leukemia.
Born in 1963 to Benedito and Celeste Santos, Rosa immigrated to the United States at the age of four. She grew up in Ludlow, Massachusetts, where she attended Ludlow High School before earning...
Kenneth HG Seilkop
Oct 13, 2024
Kenneth HG Seilkop. Beloved husband of Marilyn L. Seilkop (nee Nutley). Loving father of Julie (Troy) Hammons, Amy Harrison, David K (Amy) Seilkop, Jacqui (Ken) Roell, John W. "Jay" (Jennifer) Kreimer. Devoted grandfather of Ashley (Jordan) Lacy, TJ Hammons, Alexis Harrison, Samantha (Alec)Drew, Jakob Seilkop, Melani Seilkop, Kyle Seilkop, Matthew (Noor Ridha) Fielder, Nicholas Fielder, Lynzie Fielder, Jillian Kreimer, Jonathan...
Priscilla K. Hahn
Oct 13, 2024
If the only measure of one’s life was time, it would seem too short. But when measured in memorable moments and love, life is never ending. On October 13th Priscilla left this earth unexpectedly leaving behind her beloved family and friends.
Anyone who knew Priscilla knew that she was a kind and loving person whose smile and personality would light...
Edward L. Neltner
Oct 13, 2024
Edward Lawrence Neltner was born on January 2, 1962, spent his life in Finneytown, OH, and passed away on October 13, 2024 at his farm in Brookville, IN.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kimberly Neltner (nee Hopkins), his three children, Michael (Sara), Christopher, and Rachel Neltner, two grandchildren Vivian and Judah Neltner, sisters Terry (Ted) Chapman...
Josef K. Hinze
Oct 13, 2024
Josef Kurt Hinze, 41, passed away on October 13, 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 27, 1983, in Cincinnati to Mark S. and Sarah Jane Hinze. Preceded in death by his father, his beloved Pap, A. Wayne Bussler, his Uncle Raymond Riepenhoff, and his soul dog Hoover. Survived by his wife and best buddy since second...
Edward Michael Holt
Oct 12, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Michael Holt, lovingly called Michael by his family, on October 12th at the age of 36. Born to Kimberly Ann Holt and Edward Martin Holt, Michael was the youngest sibling, sharing a close bond with his sisters, Stacey Amanda Holt, Sarah Elizabeth Holt, and Melissa Ann Holt, along...
Norma L. Watts
Oct 11, 2024
Norma L Watts, beloved wife of the late John Watts. Loving mother of Teresa A. Cannon, Bernice L. Cannon (Charles), Darrell C. Cannon and Sandra J. Stude (Gary). Dear grandmother of Beth A. Mowry (Rob Hillard), Becky Frazier (Matt), Brian A. Mowry (Jeannie) and the late Jennifer Turney. Dear great grandmother of Julianna Sutliff, Brooke Hillard, Isabelle Hillard, and Raegan...
Robert "Bob" Hartlaub
Oct 10, 2024
HARTLAUB, Robert J. Jr “Bob” Beloved wife of Ann Ivancic. Loving father of Clara (Brian) Schawe and grandfather of Gentry and Savannah Schawe. Dear brother Julie Ann (Dale) Schwettmann and the late Cynthia Louise Pitzer. Preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr and Clara Mae Hartlaub, and step-mothers Ida and Sandra Hartlaub. Also survived by close friend and business...