Obituaries

Clinton D. Smith Jr.
Feb 8, 2018
SMITH, Clinton D. Loving husband of Ethel Smith (nee Kelley). Beloved father of Linda Roberts, Phillip C. Smith and Patricia (Rick) Wiggins. Cherished grandfather of Carol (Steve) Herzog, Mike (Amy) Roberts, Ryan (Alison) Wiggins, Jarrod (Stephanie Merrill) Wiggins and Laurie (Tony) Varela. Great-grandfather of 10 and dear brother of Ruth King. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away...

Arthur Fredrick Barge, Jr.
Feb 7, 2018
GRUBBS, Gerald, beloved husband of 67 years to Joan (nee Johnson), entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2018. Loving father of Debbie Bockelman, Gerald R. (Mary) Grubbs Esq., Cindy (Charles, DPM) Sugarman and Karla Grubbs. The most fun grandpa of all to 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. His career was spent managing Country Kitchen restaurants. A Celebration of Life...
S. Janette Parr
Feb 6, 2018
PARRSarah Janette (nee Edge). Beloved wife of the late James E. Parr for 43 years. Devoted mother of Judy (Phil) Fountain, Leslie Abt, Hillary (Todd) Lingard and Roy Cross. Cherished Grandmother of Christopher Kilgore, Melissa (Jeremy) Withem, Philip Fountain, Hannah Fountain, Jason (Melissa) Cross, Brian (Anna) Cross, Joshua Cross and Sarah Cross. Dear Great Grandmother of Logan Withem, James Abel Withem,...

Roy L. Masters
Feb 6, 2018
MASTERS, Roy L. Beloved husband of Salli Masters and the late Faye L. Masters (nee Wethington). Dear father of David Lee (Nancy) Masters, Elizabeth (Greg) Witt, Ric (Eva) Masters, Tim Masters, Keith Masters and the late Jennifer Carey. Grandfather of Eric Masters, Laura Masters, Aaron (Rachel) Witt and Noah (Hannah) Masters. Great-grandfather of Eliana and Jocelyn Witt. Brother of Stewart,...
Gerald Grubbs
Feb 5, 2018
Gerald Grubbs, beloved husband of 67 years to Joan (nee Johnson), entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2018. Loving father of Debbie Bockelman, Gerald R. (Mary) Grubbs, Esq., Cindy (Charles, DPM) Sugarman and Karla Grubbs. The most fun grandpa of all to 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. His career was spent managing Country Kitchen restaurants. A Celebration of Life service will be held on...
Roxann Pamela Woods
Feb 5, 2018
Roxann Pamela Woods, born February 21,1954, died Monday, February 5, 2018 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Roxann graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree a Master's Degree and later obtained her teaching certification and master’s degree from NKU. She taught third grade for many years at Church of the Holy Family in Price Hill and also worked...
Debbie S. Geers
Feb 4, 2018
GEERS, Debbie S. (nee Bottom). Debbie, 61, devoted mother, nana and dear friend to all, died February 4, 2018 at her home. She had the most generous, loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Left to remember her with love and kisses are her six children: Eric (Amy)...

Gail Lenore Boggs
Feb 4, 2018
Gail L BoggsGail Lenore Boggs died in Cincinnati on February 4, 2018. Gail was born in Toronto, Canada, to Robert and Doris McDowell on April 27, 1937. She graduated from Neville High School in Munroe, Louisiana, in 1954 and from Texas Women's University in 1958. In 1972 she earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Miami University and in 1977...
Gene N. Neltner
Feb 4, 2018
NELTNER, Gene beloved husband of 64 years to Lois (nee Lonnemann). Loving father of Terry (Ted) Chapman, Cheryl (Jim) Kircher, Tom (Janet Fox) Neltner, Ed (Kim) Neltner and the late Nancy Neltner. Grandfather of Kevin Kircher, Beth (Ashley) Chance, Jamie Kircher, Eric (Sarah) Chapman, Brian Neltner, Mark (Megan) Chapman, Julie (Joe) Kuhn, Katie (Kevin) Siefker, Steven Neltner, Angela (Brian) Siefert,...
Mary Angela Sheppard Soupene
Feb 3, 2018
SOUPENE, Mary Angela Sheppard (nee Winkler)Beloved wife of the late Ltc. James Cecil Soupene, Jr. “Jake”. Loving mother of David A. (Gina M.) Sheppard, Jr. Dear grandmother of Sarah M. Sheppard and Kelcie E. Neville. Dear great grandmother of Sydney N. Neville. Sister of Donald R. (Kathleen) Winkler. Aunt of Kay (Kevin) Heitfeld, Barbara E. Loder, and Stephen Loder. Daughter of...

Anna "Nettie" Helfrich
Feb 3, 2018
HELFRICH, Anna “Nettie” beloved daughter of the late Nik and Trudy Helfrich. Granddaughter of the late Anna Helfrich. Sister of Katie (Doug) Garrison, Nancy (Jim) Whitis, Klaus (Chris) Helfrich and Linda (Roger) Halak. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Anna passed away on February 3, 2018 at the age of 60. Visitation will be held...

James Garner
Feb 3, 2018
James E. Garner, 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away with family at his side on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Catherine Sue Garner.He is survived by his 5 children, Julie Pfeiffer (Wayne), Jim Garner (Cindy), Cathi Garner-Nackhla (John), Greg Garner (Sonya) and Gary Garner; Grandchildren, Andrew Quinn (Vanessa), Sarah Wernke, Holly...
Jon A. Haberstroh
Feb 2, 2018
HABERSTROH, Jon A., beloved husband of 46 years to Geriann Haberstroh. Loving father of Jason Haberstroh, Joshua (Alison) Haberstroh, Serra (Karl Weidman) Wyrick, Heather Haberstroh, Jonah (Deidre) Haberstroh, Beth Haberstroh and the late Brady Haberstroh. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Haberstroh, Aaron Wyrick, Meagan Haberstroh, Bryant Violand, Riley Haberstroh, Piper Haberstroh, Sofia Weidman, Jenna Haberstroh, Chloe Haberstroh and Emmersyn Haberstroh. Brother...
Ann Clark
Feb 1, 2018
Ann Clark, 92, of Glendale, Ohio, passed on to her next life on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.Born on May 2, 1925, to Frank and Aleen (Dunlap) Knierim, Ann found her passion in archery in 1955 when her husband, Jack Clark, gave her a hunting bow so she could join him on his hunting adventures. Ann enjoyed it so much that...
Frank E. Hoerst
Jan 31, 2018
HOERST, Frank E. Hoerst, Jr., beloved husband of 64 years to the late Mary Jane (nee Boyle) devoted father of Pat (Jerry) Crowder, Kathy (Don) Wood, Mike (Rosslyn) Hoerst, Gerry Hoerst and the late Frank Hoerst, III, loving grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 18, great great-grandfather of 5, dear brother of William (Lib) Hoerst and the late Mildred Schlotman,...

Betty Tomes
Jan 26, 2018
TOMES, Betty Jane (nee Gates). Beloved wife of the late Lansing O. Tomes. Dear mother of Ronald Catlett. Grandmother of Kymberli Renee Brooks. Great grandmother of Meredith McKelvey and William Colt Davis. Great great grandmother of Charlotte McKelvey. Sister of the late Harry and Robert Gates. Betty was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Halker Flege #69 American Legion....
Aurora Alejo
Jan 25, 2018
NOVEMBER 28TH, 1932 – JANUARY 25TH, 2018AURORA PORTACIO LACBAIN, ALEJO peacefully “went home” to join her beloved husband IRENIO ALEJO (DECEASED) around 8:30 pm of January 25th, 2018 at the age of 85. She is better known as Nanay, Nanay Auring or Tiang by her loved ones. She was the second oldest of six children of Francisca Portacio, Lacbain (DECEASED)...
Shirley "Woody" Wood
Jan 24, 2018
Wood, Shirley “Woody”, beloved husband of the late Jo Ann Wood (nee Doubman), loving father of Cynthia Miller and Patricia (Gerald) Gabbard, devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Matt) Dameron, Sara (Brian) Valasek, Rachel and Jared Gabbard. Great grandfather of Lainey, Cooper and Carter Dameron. Brother of Joy Anna Joy. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

Jesse W. McClure, Jr.
Jan 23, 2018
Jesse Walter McClure, Jr., 91, a proud navy veteran of WW II, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bette, his daughter, Debby (Tom) Brown, his granddaughter, Sarah (David) Wade and his great-granddaughters, Grace Dailey and Jillian Wade. He is also survived by his...
Richard V. Zimmerman
Jan 22, 2018
ZIMMERMAN, Richard V. Husband of the late Mary Irene Zimmerman. Passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 88. Visitation at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine St., St. Bernard, Friday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.