Obituaries

Kathryn M. Huston

Kathryn M. Huston

Aug 16, 2024

Kathryn Marie Huston, known as Katie to her many friends, left us August 16, 2024. She was born March 13, 1982 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to West Chester at age 5. 

Katie was a thespian in high school and studied medical technologies in college. After leaving college, Katie was a proud mother to two loving Shih Tzu dogs Piper and...

Gillis Shepherd

Gillis Shepherd

Aug 15, 2024

Gillis Shepherd - age 97 - passed away peacefully, his family by his side, on August 15, 2024 at Ohio Living Mt Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. He was born in Daley, Leslie County, KY on May 20, 1927 to Dan and Rachel (Day) Shepherd. Gillis left high school at age 17 before graduation to enlist in the U.S.Navy during WWII....

Howard E. Dieckroeger Jr.

Howard E. Dieckroeger Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

DIECKROEGER, Howard E. Jr. Loving brother of Connie (the late Forrest) Hudson. Beloved uncle of Darren (Diane) Hudson, Doug (Shanyn) Hudson and Mark (Mary) Hudson. Cherished great-uncle of Kenedy and Nathan Hudson. Survived by special friends Linda Holewski and Russ and Marlene O’Brien. Also survived by his favorite dog Molly. Passed away August 14, 2024 at the age of 84....

Richard G. Kuntz, Jr.

Richard G. Kuntz, Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

Beloved son of the late Cecilia and Richard G. Kuntz, loving brother of Terri (Rich) Harvey and Julia (Bill) Schneider, dear uncle of Tom (Emily) Sayre, Rob Sayre; Elizabeth (Kevin) Mangold and Emily (Joel) Wuerdeman, great uncle of Blake, Connor, Brinley and Cecilia.  Rick was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1683, loved sports, travel and was the owner...

Danny Lee Simpson, Jr.

Danny Lee Simpson, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

Danny L. Simpson Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer August 13, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the Late Danny L. Simpson Sr. and Mary C. Simpson (Heil) on October 23, 1972. He was a graduate of Elder High School class of 1991. Danny is survived by daughter Amber Ulhorn, and 2 grandsons, the...

Earl Davis

Earl Davis

Aug 12, 2024

Earl Eugene Davis of West Chester, Ohio, Beloved husband of the late Lela Jane Davis (nee Reynolds) for 70 years. Father of: Sandra (Tim) Taylor, Jack (Pat) Davis, Brenda (late Larry) McGuffey. Grandfather of Stephanie Hoosier, David McGuffey, Sherri Davis, Daniel McGuffey, Debra Smith, Scott Taylor and John Davis Great-grandfather of 12.

He was born in Eubank, Kentucky. Preceeded in death...

Wayne Lee Messerschmitt

Wayne Lee Messerschmitt

Aug 12, 2024

Messerschmitt, Wayne Lee

Beloved husband of Jessica Messerschmitt nee (Eidam). Adored father of Morgan and Reagan. Dear son of Thomas and June Messerschmitt. Cherished brother of David (Shannon) Messerschmitt and Denise McDowell. Cherished brother-in-law of Shilo (Matt) Yalacki, Kathrine (Michael) Kiser, Shannon (Joey) Henschen. Also survived by nephews DJ, Conor, and Brody, nieces Laura, Abby, Hailey, and Bailey, and numerous friends.

Wayne...

Bunny Sue Polley

Bunny Sue Polley

Aug 11, 2024

Polley, Bunny Sue

Beloved sister of Terry (Brenda) Polley, David (Denise) Polley, and Dennis (Wendy) Polley. Loving niece of Forrest Wright and Eldine Schramm. Preceded in death by parents, Parker and Violet Polley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, Thursday, August 22, 2024 from...

Phyllis Metcalf

Phyllis Metcalf

Aug 11, 2024

METCALF, Phyllis (nee Keegan). Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Metcalf. Loving mother of the late Nancy Speed and David Metcalf survived by son-in-law Rick Speed. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Joe) Hood and Sarah (Charlie) Vanderpool. Devoted great-grandmother of Emma, Addie, Cameron and Reece. Passed away August 11, 2024 at the age of 94. Graveside service will take place...

Ann Langtry Crawshaw

Ann Langtry Crawshaw

Aug 9, 2024

 Ann Langtry Crawshaw

December 30,1942 to August 9, 2024

Ann Crawshaw, often referred to as Lana, was an independent, adventuresome, and courageous woman who gathered friends throughout her lifetime. Lana was born in Allegheny Pennsylvania, and she was an only child. She was vision impaired at birth and lost all vision in both eyes at a very early age. Her mother died...

Frances Irene Nies

Frances Irene Nies

Aug 9, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Nies, loving mother of Anthony (Lyvonna) Nies, dear grandmother of Gina (Ben) Derrenkamp and Jessica (Eric) Vanover, cherished great-grandmother of Aidan, Harper, Camden, Luka and Brooks, sister of the late Ronald, Donald, and John Monroe and Jean Wiesner.

Visitation at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine St., St. Bernard OH 45217 on Friday August 16, 2024...

Marilyn Wallace

Marilyn Wallace

Aug 9, 2024

WALLACE, Marilyn J. (nee Toll) of Monroe, OH and previously of Willoughby, OH passed away on August 9, 2024 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Donna (Carl) Hanson and Denise Madison. Cherished Gram to Ryan (Korrin) Morgan, Karen (Andrew) Wheatley, Kelly (Ryan) MacBride, Lisa (Andrew) Maynard, Nicolas Nekic, Timothy (Megan) Hanson, Angelica (AJ Lugo and Daniel Lugo. Beloved...

Frank P. Maess Sr.

Frank P. Maess Sr.

Aug 6, 2024

Frank Maess, Sr. was known for his enthusiasm for all things car related, overtly boasting

at winning card games, and hilarious inside jokes. The tremendous love that he held for his children, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends will forever be engrained in our hearts. He was a master at causing both smiles and groans simultaneously, which endeared him to all...

Thressa M. Lawhorn

Thressa M. Lawhorn

Aug 6, 2024

LAWHORN, Thressa M. (nee Toms) of Liberty Twp., passed away on August 6, 2024 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lawhorn and Orlie Cox. Loving mother of Alan Lawhorn and the late Jennifer “Cathy” (Ken) Renner. Cherished Mamaw of Ryan Renner, Lisa Renner, Kaitlyn (Trevor) Bell and Kariann Lawhorn. Devoted great-mamaw of Madison Renner, Layla...

Nancy Jane Bolam-Jenkins

Nancy Jane Bolam-Jenkins

Aug 5, 2024

Bolam- Jenkins, Nancy Jane (nee Leonhart)

Born October 11, 1936 to Howard and Jane (nee Carter) Leonhart. Moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1952. Graduated Hughes High in 1954. Received a BA from University of Cincinnati in 1967 and a MEd in 1970. Worked at P&G ten years and then taught school for CPS for seven years. Then became a school psychologist...

Dale Golter

Dale Golter

Aug 4, 2024

Dale Lee Golter, aged 78, passed away on August 4, 2024.

He was born on February 12, 1946, in San Diego, California, to the late Harold and Ruby Golter.

Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Phyllis, and their four children: Dale (Sanjuanita) Golter Jr., Darryl (Amy) Golter, Theresa Miracle, and Joe Schneider. He was a devoted grandfather to...

Stephen C. Kessen

Stephen C. Kessen

Aug 3, 2024

At the age of 66, he passed away at his home in Cincinnati , Ohio.

He was born in Cincinnati on April 14, 1958. He was the son of Robert L Kessen (deceased) and Maridee M. Hilby (deceased). He is survived by his daughter, Mallory son, Spencer, older sisters, Cynthia (Foyles), younger brother, David and younger sister Tracy (Hinote).He is also...

Robert "Bob" Sherlock

Robert "Bob" Sherlock

Aug 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” Sherlock, Jr, 64, of Liberty Township, formerly of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Care Center. He was surrounded by loving family and caring friends after courageously battling brain cancer for nearly one year.

Bob was a beloved and dedicated husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher and coach. Bob...

Rosemary A. Dechering

Rosemary A. Dechering

Jul 31, 2024

Beloved daughter of Maria and the late John Dechering. Loving sister of Martin (Monica) Dechering, Barb Dechering, Tony (Pattie Naber) Dechering, and Lisa (Kevin) Matix. Dear aunt of Matthew, Megan, Michael, Jonathan, Anna, and Nicholas. Also survived by relatives and friends.Visitation will be held at St. Margaret of York, 9499 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH 45140, on Friday, August, 9, 2024,...

George David Schiering

George David Schiering

Jul 24, 2024

G. David Schiering, born June 13, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 24, 2024, while traveling in Norway. A devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and husband, David was deeply loved by his family and friends.

 David was born and raised in College Hill in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a proud 1958 graduate of Walnut Hills High School where...