Obituaries

Theresa T. Okafor (nee Policano)

Theresa T. Okafor (nee Policano)

Oct 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of Theresa “Tessy” Okafor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who passed peacefully on October 28th, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. 

 Tessy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, making memories and cooking for her family; she was well known for her lasagna...

Mary Sue Geis

Mary Sue Geis

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Sue Geis (nee Black), beloved wife of 58 years to Garnett L. Geis, loving mother of Tracy Mackey and Gretchen (Matthew) Hutzel, caring grandmother of Eric Mackey and Madison Klancar, great grandmother of Levi Mackey. Preceded in death by her brother Don Black. Passed away October 28, 2024, at the age of 76. Visitation will be held Monday, November...

Herbert Biermann

Herbert Biermann

Oct 28, 2024

Herbert Henry Biermann, age 92, of West Chester, passed away at Chesterwood Village on October 28, 2024. He was born July 14, 1932, the son of the late Henry Biermann and Anna Biermann.

Herbert H. Biermann, known to family and friends as “Herb” or “Herbie”, was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, and genuine friend. Herb served his country honorably,...

Roger Hoskins

Roger Hoskins

Oct 26, 2024

Roger Gale Hoskins, beloved husband of the late Janet Kathaleen Hoskins (nee Vaught) for 47 years, loving father of Mark Dewayne (Stephanie) Hoskins and Melissa Jean Hoskins, caring grandfather of Andrew (Jordan) Jensen, Kaitlyn (Matthew) Seibert and Cody Hoskins. Brother of Carl Wayne (Rhonda) Hoskins and Theresa Ellen (John) Phelps. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Melanie Joan Bagby

Melanie Joan Bagby

Oct 26, 2024

Melanie Joan Bagby, beloved wife of James Bagby, loving mother of Michael Bagby, Tammy Besl and the late Scott Bagby, caring grandmother of Grayson and Orion Bagby and Myla and Oakley Lay. Passed away October 26, 2024, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at Montgomery Community Church 11251 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249...

Dennis John Ruehl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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...