Obituaries

Ronald K. Toney

Ronald K. Toney

Dec 26, 2015

Toney, Ronald, beloved husband of Patricia Toney. Loving father of Tina Toney-Barbash (Steve), Joelle Hollowell (Thomas), and Christine Cook. Step father to Steven Thompson and the late Vicki Thompson. Grandfather of Daniel Losekamp II, Kevin Losekamp and Kelly Losekamp. Step grandfather to Alexa Thompson. Great-grandfather of 3. Also survived by Roddy Stieger, close friends, and relatives. Passed away December 26,...

Mark A. Valentine

Mark A. Valentine

Dec 26, 2015

Mark Andrew Valentine, age 18 of West Chester, OH, passed away on December 26, 2015.  He was born September 22, 1997 in Sacramento, CA to Ashley and Debbie (Steel) Valentine.  He is survived by his parents and loving brother, Eric. He ran cross country, played baseball, and enjoyed backyard football.  He loved everyone, especially his “crew” friends and often held all-night...

Dorothy Sweet

Dorothy Sweet

Dec 24, 2015

Dorothy, passed away peacefully Thursday December 24, 2015 at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Dewitt Sweet, loving mother of Joan (Edwin ) Elsasser and Sharon Lipps, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of sixteen, and great-great-grandmother of three, sister of Virginia (Bill) Tipton the late brothers, Richard and Gilbert Tolmie, cousin of Helen Kabel. Lived in Cincinnati, OH all her...

Claire Mae Young

Claire Mae Young

Dec 24, 2015

YOUNG, Claire (nee Gregg), born Apr. 20, 1919, died Dec. 24, 2015.  Survived by 4 daughters Lou Ann (Tony) Giedlinski, Shirley (Phil) Foss, Sandy Keith and Karen (Larry) Saupe; 1 stepdaughter Paula (Laddie) Mayberry; 7 grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Claire was employed in the Public Information Office at the...

Ruth Mary McDonough (nee Meiners)

Ruth Mary McDonough (nee Meiners)

Dec 23, 2015

McDONOUGH, Ruth Mary (nee Meiners), 87, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in Cincinnati.  She was born on July 1, 1928, in Cincinnati to Joseph and Marie Meiners.  In 1969, she married Thomas McDonough and they raised four children.  Ruth worked as an Accredited Record Technician at Holmes Hosdpital in Cincinnati.  Ruth is survived by her husband Thomas and children...

Carolyn Profitt

Carolyn Profitt

Dec 21, 2015

Profitt, Carolyn beloved life-long partner of Robert Koester for 32 years. Loving mother of Amberley Profitt, Anna Kate Donston, Lance Koester, and Alyssa (Joseph) Tucker. Dear grandmother of Jadyn and Maysen Collinsworth. Sister of Bobby Gross, Larry Gross, Sharon Dawn and the late Gary Gross. Daughter of Robert and Frances Gross. Carolyn passed away December 21, 2015 at the age...

Lillie B. Hale-Bradford

Lillie B. Hale-Bradford

Dec 20, 2015

HALE-BRADFORD, Reverend Lillie Belle, joined Jesus in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 20, 2015. She was comforted by her husband and son as she left this world. Lung disease took her body but her spirit and soul will live eternally. She leaves behind her devoted husband of seven years Harley Bruce Bradford, her two sons: Thomas L. Hale...

Catherine Seedorf

Catherine Seedorf

Dec 20, 2015

SEEDORF, Catherine D. (nee Diehl) beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Seedorf. Loving mother of Lori Tierney. Dear Nana of Kevin, Kyle and Katie Tierney. Special family - Lil' Cuz Jean Tyler. Catherine was a true song bird and after her retirement she was a voice coach and many of her students are her dear friends. She passed away...

Paul Saylor

Paul Saylor

Dec 19, 2015

SAYLOR, Paul. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Saylor. Loving father of Rick (Linda) and Steve (Karen) Saylor and the late Jeff Saylor. Dearest Papaw and Paps of Rhonda, Rob, Annie, Josh, Tara (Chris), Amy (Timmy), Lindsey (Brandon) and Kyle. Great-grandfather of Sabrina, Sebastian, Caleb, Chloe, Addison, Lilah, Brody and the late Cameron. He was the son of the late...

Marian F. Klusman

Marian F. Klusman

Dec 18, 2015

KLUSMAN, Marian F. (nee Fluegeman). Beloved wife of the late L. Donald Klusman. Mother of Karen Crawford. Grandmother of Amber, Ashley, Brooke and Chad and great grandmother of 2. Sister of Alvera (Carl) Rosenbauer, Al (Jo Ann) Fluegeman and the late Tony (Joan) Fluegeman, Dolores Fluegeman and Rosella (Bob) Freson. Passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, age 87. Visitation at...

William F. Ryan

William F. Ryan

Dec 17, 2015

RYAN, William F. Dear son of the late Joseph and Ruby Ryan. Dear brother of Dareanne (Nelson) Pond, Darnell Ryan, Tami (Chuck) Polson, Mary (Dave) McKinley and the late John and James Ryan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Thursday December 17, 2015. Age 53. Family will receive friends at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St.,...

Theodore Crew

Theodore Crew

Dec 17, 2015

CREW, THEODORE "Ted". Beloved husband of the late Doretta B. Crew. Dear father of Cynthia S. Crew, Kristina (Rick) Labitzke and Theodore E. (Laura) Crew. Beloved grandfather of Jeremiah, Brandon, LeAnne, Theodore, Daniel, Kathleen, Melissa, Erik and Johanna. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Constance Watson. Member of Landmark Baptist Temple. Passed away Thursday,...

Ashley Marie Hale

Ashley Marie Hale

Dec 15, 2015

Ashley Marie Hale, May 22, 1995-December 15, 2015. Beloved daughter of Jeffery and Julie Hale (nee Holzmacher). Dear sister of Jeremy and Ryan Hale. Cherished granddaughter of Don and Karen Hale and John and Patricia Holzmacher. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and pets. Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Dorothy Mueller

Dorothy Mueller

Dec 15, 2015

MUELLER, Dorothy M. beloved wife of 63 years to Ralph, loving mother of Dale, Kevin, Michael and Cindy (Dennis) Cahill, dear grandmother of 12. Dorothy was a member of the Ladies Guild of First United Church of Christ. Passed away Tuesday December 15, 2015 at age 81. Visitation will be held at First United Church of Christ 5808 Glenview Ave....

Earl Schmitt

Earl Schmitt

Dec 14, 2015

Earl William Schmitt, 91, of Cincinnati Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 14th 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Verna. Also survived by son Jeffrey, daughter Deborah and daughter Janet. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sister Ruth (Norris), Lorraine (Larry) Goeft. Preceded in death by sister Vera, and brother Robert (Bob). Earl proudly served his...

Sandra R. Ames

Sandra R. Ames

Dec 13, 2015

AMES, Sandra R. Beloved wife of Thomas Ames for 49 years. Dear mother of Michael Ames. Dear sister of Sherry Armstrong, Kathy Blankenship and the late Roy "Mike" Harris. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Sandra graduated from Christ Hospital School of Nursing. Passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the age of 74. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home,...

Carl Donald Larson

Carl Donald Larson

Dec 13, 2015

LARSON, Carl Donald, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at age 91. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 14, 1924. Don served in the Army in World War ll and graduated from University of Cincinnati. He was retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield-Anthem. Don was an avid sportsman his whole life, especially as a golfer in...

Robert Albert Gellenbeck

Robert Albert Gellenbeck

Dec 12, 2015

Gellenbeck, Robert A. beloved husband of 62 years to Georgia P. (nee Murphy), loving father of Steve (Cathy), Greg (Louise), Neal (Mary Ann), Tim (Laurie), Susan (Bruce) Ericson and Amy (Mike) Cusack. Devoted grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 8. Bob graduated from St. Xavier High School, served his country during WWII, and then attended Xavier University. He succeeded...

Sr. Ann Regina Raterman

Sr. Ann Regina Raterman

Dec 11, 2015

RATERMAN, Sr. Ann Regina Raterman, SFP (nee Margaret Mary), passed to eternal life on December 11, 2015, at age 77. She lived a life dedicated to God for 58 years as a Franciscan Sister of the Poor. During those years she served the poor in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, OH; Jamaica, NY; Quincy, IL; Kansas City, KS; Jersey City, NJ;...

Charles K. Braun

Charles K. Braun

Dec 11, 2015

BRAUN, Charles K. Born February 27, 1924 in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Max Braun.  Beloved husband of Marian (nee Klein), who predeceased him.  Dear brother of Edwin "Bud" Braun of Chicago and Pearl (Harold) Snyder of Rhinelander, WI (both deceased).  Dear step-father for 50 years to Leslie (Tom) Mowry of Wyoming, OH and Jim (Nancy) Anderson of Portland, OR. ...