Obituaries

Jack George Dagenback

Jack George Dagenback

Jul 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack George Dagenback announces his passing on July 23, 2018 at the age of 89. Jack served in the U.S. Army and worked at the Ford Motor Company for 35 years spending most of those years at the Sharonville, Ohio transmission plant. In retirement he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s many activities,...

Kenny Paul Carpenter

Kenny Paul Carpenter

Jul 23, 2018

CARPENTER, Kenny Paul. Husband of the late Brenda Carpenter. Stepfather of Curtis Whitt. Grandfather of Morgan and Nicholas Whitt. Brother of Brenda McGill, Nancy Johnson, Michael and John Carpenter and the late Betty and Lewis Carpenter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Kenny passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at the age of 71. Visitation at Ashland Ave. Baptist...

Cheryl L. Waldron

Cheryl L. Waldron

Jul 23, 2018

Cheryl L. Waldron (Wolfe), age 66, of West Chester, Ohio, died peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018, at home, after a four-year battle with brain cancer. She was born on February 7, 1952, to the late Kenneth R. and Margy P. (Brinkman) Wolfe. On September 9, 1997, she married Paul A. Waldron in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Survivors include her...

Susan Lynn Valerius (nee Heise)

Susan Lynn Valerius (nee Heise)

Jul 22, 2018

In loving memory of our sister, Susan Lynn Valerius (Heise) who went to the Lord on July 22, 2018.Susan was a long-time resident of Cincinnati, Ohio graduating from Greenhills High School in 1976.  She was a 25-year employee of The Kroger Company.  She loved her dogs and cats.Susan was daughter of the late James and Eunice Heise, the widow of...

Robert Lee Allen

Robert Lee Allen

Jul 22, 2018

Robert Lee Allen, beloved son of the late Hershel T. Allen and Freda M. Allen (Miller), born on November 1, 1949, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, at the age of 68.

Mr. Allen served his country as a United States Marine.

He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his son, Robert L....

Billy R. Russell

Billy R. Russell

Jul 22, 2018

Billy R. Russell, beloved husband of Linda C. Russell (nee Sizemore). Loving father of Jennifer (Rob) Gador and Ronda (Brian) Carter. Caring grandfather of Jesse Russell, Cody Gador, Mariah Gador, Brandon Carter and Christian Gador. Brother of Iva (Don) Johnson and the late Kathy (Tom) Barge. Passed away July 22, 2018, at the age of 80. Visitation will be held...

Robert Stone, Sr.

Robert Stone, Sr.

Jul 20, 2018

STONE, Robert, Sr., beloved husband of 61 years to the late Joyce )nee Smith) loving father of Robert (Carol) Stone, Jr., Melissa (Michael) Rycyk, Theodore (Bethal), James (Nancy) and William Stone, grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 21, brother of the late Donald Stone. Bob passed away at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown on Friday July20, 2018 at...

Richard Kohne

Richard Kohne

Jul 19, 2018

Richard Kohne (1925-2018) West Chester - Richard “Dick” Kohne, beloved husband of Mary (nee Wilker) Kohne. Devoted father of Donald (Mary Lou) Kohne, Diane (Kim) Bellard, Richard (Kathy) Kohne, Patricia (Gary) Scheer, James (Barbara) Kohne, Mary (Steve) Brownfield. Loving grandfather of Lauren (Brad), Jonathan (Susan), Brian (Ashley), Andy (Erin), Christopher (Marie), Melissa, Matthew, Jennifer, Brandon, Hannah, Christine, Sean, and great-grandfather...

William Thompson

William Thompson

Jul 18, 2018

THOMPSON, William B., husband of Delores (Burchfield) Thompson for 64 years. Passed away July 18, 2018 at the age of 84. Born February 1, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio. Son of the late Lawrence and Thelma Thompson. He is survived by his wife and two children, Pennie L. Rayburn of Steubenville, OH and William Barry Thompson, Jr. of Deltona, FL. William...

Diane K. Mysonhimer

Diane K. Mysonhimer

Jul 18, 2018

Mysonhimer, Diane K. (nee DeWitt) Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Mysonhimer. Loving mother of Bobbi (Terry) Wagner, Jennifer (Lance) Carl, Michael (Nancy) Mysonhimer. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sister of Lois Pierett and the late Amos DeWitt. Preceded in death by her parents Amos DeWitt Sr. and Mabel DeWitt (nee Wood). Diane spent...

Carole Dawn Polley

Carole Dawn Polley

Jul 18, 2018

POLLEY, Carole Dawn (nee Hamilton). Beloved wife of David A. Polley. Loving daughter of Dorothy (Bill)Coning and the late Herman R. Hamilton.  Loving mother of Michael R. Wurster, Michelle N. (the late David) McLain, Jennifer M. Polley. Cherished grandmother of David and Violet McLain. Dear sister of Randy (Marcia) Hamilton, Ronnie (Beverly) Hamilton and Rob Long. Passed away July 18,...

Maxine Pyles

Maxine Pyles

Jul 17, 2018

PYLES, Maxine (nee Perkins), beloved wife of the late Howard R. Pyles. Loving mom of Vicki (Pete) Moore and Connie Pyles. Loving grandma of Justin (Michelle) Moore, Chelsea Moore and the late Stephanie Moore. Great grandma of Mya, Graham and Adaline Moore. Preceded in death by her granddaughter Stephanie Moore, her brother Leon Perkins and her parents Elzie Perkins and...

Carol Grinstead

Carol Grinstead

Jul 17, 2018

GRINSTEAD, Carol (nee Ernst). Beloved wife of the late John R. Grinstead. Loving mother of Rick (Julie) Grinstead, Kathy (Bob) Heimbrock, Kim Ackerman, Greg (Marilyn) Grinstead and Dan (Lisa) Grinstead and the late John Grinstead Jr. Mother-in-law of Sherry Grinstead. Devoted grandmother of Laurie, Ryan, Nicholas, Chad, Brooke, Drew, Cole, Morgan, Blake, Jordan, Taylor, Mackenzie, Danielle, Gabi, Tyler and Parker...

Frederick "Fred" D. McBride

Frederick "Fred" D. McBride

Jul 14, 2018

Frederick David McBride, 80, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Bethesda North Hospital.Fred is survived by his wife Cheryl of 35 years, daughters Michelle Getz (Stewart), Danielle Watton (Mark), sons Scott McBride (Kim), Matthew McBride, Michael McBride (Daniella), stepsons Robert Witt, Michael Witt (Karen), stepdaughter Virginia Huber (Eric), 20 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Fred was...

John Rengering

John Rengering

Jul 13, 2018

John "Jack" H. Rengering, age 86, passed away July 13, 2018 at Maple Knoll Village Retirement Community. Beloved husband of 61 years to Margaret (Breitenbach) Rengering. Father of Clare (Bill) Fox, Ellen (Ward) Maresca, Ann (the late David) James, David (Annie), Stacy (Jim) Shumate, Paul (Barb), Alan (Becky), Joani (Steve) Means. Grandfather to 21 grandchildren.   Retiree of E. Kahn’s and...

Edward J. Opatken

Edward J. Opatken

Jul 11, 2018

OPATKEN, Edward JohnBeloved husband of Joan Opatken (nee Paterra) for 66 years. Loving father of Clifford (Emily Stoddard) Opatken, Linda (Tom) Rhein, Edward (Leshia) Opatken Jr., Therese (David) Foley, Susan (David) Danforth and Brian (the late Mary) Gregory. Cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 24. He passed away July 11, 2018 at age 90.Ed was a family man, a...

Richard F. Meiners

Richard F. Meiners

Jul 11, 2018

MEINERS, Richard F. Beloved husband of Julie Meiners (nee Lang). Loving father of Michelle (Rick) DeWitt, Debra Kaster, Lisa (Brad) Bien and Jenny Meiners. Dear grandfather of Brayden, Taylor, Gavin, Jackson, Garrett, Bryce, Brennan and Katelyn. Brother of Arlene (Don) Becker and the late Ken and Joanne Meiners. Passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at age 72. Visitation at St....

Gabriel A. Coorey

Gabriel A. Coorey

Jul 11, 2018

COOREY, Gabriel A., husband of the late Verna (nee Sharp) Coorey. Dear father of John (Mary Lee) Coorey, Robert Coorey, Kathy (Andy) Howe and Karen Schulte. Grandfather of John and Alex Coorey, Sara Howe, Jessica and Emily Schulte. Great-grandfather of Jackson and Juliana Coorey. Brother of the late Francis, Mike, Abie, Ray, and George Coorey, Julia Volz, Clara Coorey and...

Francis Gilbert “Gil” Grupenhof

Francis Gilbert “Gil” Grupenhof

Jul 10, 2018

GRUPENHOF, Francis Gilbert “Gil”. Beloved husband of Carol Ann Grupenhof (nee Busam) for 62 years. Loving father of Jeff (Bertha), Gary (Kathy), Chris (Lori) and Greg (Rachelle) Grupenhof. Devoted grandfather of Aaron, Wayne (Becky), Brandon (Katie), Adam (Ashley), Alli, Kristen (Jon Michael), Nathan (Chandra), Kyle (Bethany), Keith, Austin (Cora) and Jordan. Cherished great-grandfather of 13. Passed away July 10, 2018....

Barry M. Haller

Barry M. Haller

Jul 10, 2018

HALLER, Barry M.Beloved husband of Judith Haller (nee Borders). Loving father of Brad (Amie) Haller and Jennifer Haller. Dear grandfather of Nathaniel, Sophia, Benjamin, and Lily Haller. Brother of Janice Grimm and the late Bernard Haller. Barry went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Visitation will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 11981 Pippin Rd.,...