Obituaries
Krista Lynn Holtman
Nov 17, 2017
Krista Lynn Holtman (Eschmeyer), devoted wife, mother and “Gigi”, passed away peacefully on November 17 at the age of 60. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael Holtman; children Chris Holtman (Tim Timmerman), Mollie Hubbard (Jestin) and Matthew Holtman (Katie); grandson Colton Hubbard; siblings Lorraine Spaccarelli (Paul - d.) Terry Eschmeyer (Kathi); many nieces and nephews,...

Thomas David Obert
Nov 17, 2017
OBERT, Thomas D. Loving son of Barbara and the late Thomas E. Obert. Loving companion of Jennifer Jones. Dear brother of James R. Obert, Andrew P. Obert and Heather A. Obert. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Tom passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at the age of 47. Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial service at...

Mary Y. Woodruff
Nov 17, 2017
Mary Y. Woodruff passed away on Friday November 17th. A loving wife and mother, Mary was born on February 3, 1939. After graduating from Norwood High School, she went to work for Cincinnati Milling Machine where she met the love of her life Kelly, whom she married in 1962. After raising three children, Mary opened two Hallmark Card Shops in...

Mary Gill
Nov 15, 2017
GILL, Mary (nee Ehling), beloved wife for 51 years of the late John Gill, loving mother of Phyllis (Tom) Huesman, devoted grandmother of John T. (April) Jordan and Tyler Huesman, cherished great grandmother of Evelyn and Ashlyn, daughter of the late Kasper and Margaret Ehling, dear sister of the late Kasper (Charlotte) Ehling, John (Dorothy) Ehling, Margaret (Frank) Krieg, Elizabeth...

Thomas A. Andrews
Nov 15, 2017
Thomas A. Andrews, 71, of Mason, OH, went to be with his Savior onWednesday, November 15, 2017 after a 7 year battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.Tom was born on July 21, 1946, in the Bronx, NY, the son of the late Arthur and Phoebe L. (Campbell) Andrews. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary M. Rusche
Nov 14, 2017
RUSCHE, Mary (nee Taylor). Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. "Ben" Rusche. Devoted mother of Marcia (Steve) Soule, William B. (Meg) Rusche, Marianne Rusche and the late James E. Rusche. Loving grandmother of Kathryn and Brian (Natasha) Soule, Michael and Beth Rusche and Kim (Samer) Elshafei. Passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the age of 92. Lifetime resident...

Agnes Ethel Koch
Nov 14, 2017
KOCH, Agnes E. (nee Arnold), beloved wife of 61 years to the late Robert J Koch. Loving mother of Cynthia (Rick) Andres and Russell (Julie) Koch. Grandmother of Robert (Elizabeth) Andres, Kristen Koch (Brian Mitchell), Sarah (Jacob) Hicks, Russell Jr. (Autumn) and Kevin (Kirsten) Koch. Great-grandmother of 12. Sister of Bob (Rosie), Tony (Kathy), the late Rich, Al (Wanda) Arnold...
Fr. Paul Lawrence Walsman
Nov 13, 2017
WALSMAN, Fr. Paul (Arno), OFM, a Franciscan friar whose active ministry continued into his 90s, died on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at St. Margaret Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio. A native of Batesville, Ind., Paul was born Jan. 4, 1925, one of five children of Quirin J. and Lydia (Meyer) Walsman. After serving in the U.S. Naval Air Corps with the rank...

John Jackson
Nov 13, 2017
JACKSON, John. Beloved husband of Linda Jackson (nee Hooker). Loving father of Timothy (Bette Tergerson) Jackson. Cherished grandfather of Darren and Dillon Jackson. Dear brother of James (the late Brenda) Jackson. Uncle of Lora Jackson and Jamie Jackson. Also survived by many cousins. Passed away November 13, 2017. Age 64. Visitation will take place at City Church, 3551 Poole Rd.,...
Carolyn C. Keppel
Nov 13, 2017
KEPPEL, Carolyn (nee Ries). Beloved wife of the late Richard Keppel. Loving mother of Karen, Ken (Jackie), Kris (Dennis Bird), Kevin (Michelle) and the late Kathy Jackson and mother-in-law of Tom Jackson. Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 15. Sister of the late Philip Ries. Sister-in-law of Dottie Ries. Passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at age 88....
Robert "Bob" Eldridge
Nov 11, 2017
Bob Eldridge was a man who lived life to the fullest, but has unfortunately left us for his next adventure. He died November 11, 2017, in a motor vehicle accident. Bob loved playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle, and drinking bourbon. He loved the mountains, "big skies" full of stars, and telling fantastic stories of his adventures. Most of all he...
Donna Woodwell
Nov 11, 2017
Donna (nee Anspach), beloved wife of 50 years to Tom Woodwell, loving mother of Kim (John) Dourson and Karen (Jen) Woodwell, dear grandmother of Zach (Shelby), Adam (Celeste) and Cassidy Dourson, sister of the late Jim Anspach. Donna was part of the Northwest School District for 23 years. Donna passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at age 70. Visitation...
Charlene A. Bracker
Nov 11, 2017
Bracker, Charlene A. (nee Schriever) was born August 2, 1929 in Reading, OH to Harold “Cab” Schriever and Margaret Heimert Schriever. Loving mother of Tammy A. (Gene) Rohne and Kavalyn (Dan) Doulen. Caring grandmother of Brittany Rohne, Brandan Rohne, Kaylin Doulen and Cole Doulen. Great grandmother of Payton Rohne. Caring sister of Lois S. Miller. Charlene passed away November 11,...
Garry Lee Dennie
Nov 11, 2017
Garry, Dennie Devoted father of Jason Dennie and Tamela (Steve) Hopkins. Loving grandfather of Shea Dennie, Corey Hopkins and Maeve Dennie. Brother of Patricia (Mike) Kirchner. He will be missed by numerous friends and family members. Garry worked for many years in the maintenance department at P&G and then later worked for Kroger. He enjoyed many years as a musician...

Mary Margaret Everhart
Nov 10, 2017
EVERHART, Mary Margaret (nee Malott)Mary was born December 8, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH. She grew up and went to school in Mason, OH. She resided in Loveland, OH and also West Chester, OH. Wife of the late George Thomas Everhart. Loving mother of Connie (Carl) Mindum, Gayle Pope, Roy (Bing) Everhart, and Tina (Thomas) Baldwin. Dear grandmother of Kelly (Brian) Faris, Scott (Christina) Hornsby, James (Colleen) Everhart,...
James Powers
Nov 10, 2017
James, “Jim”, beloved husband for 60 years to Virginia Powers (nee Spadafora), loving father of Michael (Carla), the Honorable Melissa Powers, Robert, Scott (Shannon) Powers and Stephanie (Fred) Breitling, dear grandfather of Nathan, James, Elena, Otto and Ava, brother of David von Lehmden and the late Patricia Engelbrink. Jim worked at P & G for 33 years, played baseball for...

Ann S. Link
Nov 7, 2017
LINK, Ann S. (nee Sanker). Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Link, Sr. Devoted mother of Eileen (Rick) Rexroth, Francine (Doug) Ris, Jeanne (Phil) Palcic, Monica (Jeff) Zerfas, Joe (Maria) Link and the late Thomas J. Link, Jr. and mother-in-law of Rhonda Link. Loving grandmother of Charlie, Geoff, Dan, Christine, Amanda, Elizabeth, Jacob, Caroline, Maria, Stephen, Ann, Christina and...
Roberta Ann Bowling
Nov 5, 2017
Roberta Ann Bowling (nee Powers) born February 21, 1944 and peacefully joined her late husband Lee Frank Bowling on November 5, 2017. Roberta “Bert” was preceded in death by her parents Lilburn and Margaret Powers and her sisters Carol and Dorothy. Roberta is survived by her sons James “Jimbo”, Jerry, Pete and their families. Roberta is survived by her siblings...
Carol A. Rutz
Nov 5, 2017
RUTZ, Carol A. (nee Bernecker) beloved wife for 54 years to the late Donald E. Rutz, proud and loving mother of Barbara, Don Jr. (Tami), Karen, Ken (Shannon), Gary (Sheila) Rutz and Linda (Dave) Deters, dear grandma of Emily (Tommy), Kelly, Stephanie, Kari, Chris, Megan, Maddie, Matthew, David, Jack and Kennedy, great grandma of Blake, Connor and Brinley, beloved sister...
Sally U. Epler
Nov 4, 2017
EPLER, Sally U. (nee Ellis), dear mother of Carolyn Bollinger, Sharon (Steve) Newkirk and Peggy Epler. Grandmother of Christopher, Jason, Jared, Jordan, Adam and Cayleigh. Sister of Eugene Ellis (Hilda) and the late Marjorie Smith, Virginia Harper, Carl Ellis, Margaret Sowders, Louise Williams, Fay DeBorde and Thurman Ellis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, November 4,...