Obituaries
Vicki King
Mar 18, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Vicki King, a devoted mother, grandmother and highly successful optical sales manager on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 66 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Vicki is survived by her daughters, Jessica Means (Gary Means) and MacKenzie Jones (Alex Jones); her grandchildren, Sawyer and Stella Means and Adrian and Myles...
John M. Nickels
Mar 16, 2024
John “Mike” Nickels passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, aged 68. He was a wonderful man who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Emory Nickels and grandmother Florence Henry. He is survived by his mother Barbara Nickels, sisters Trish Nickels, niece Nicole,...
Elinor P. Harvey
Mar 16, 2024
Elinor Shepard Purvis Harvey of Dillwyn, Virginia died March 16, 2024, at Cottingham Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elinor was born in Buckingham County on June 19, 1924. She was the widowof Cale Cushing Harvey, Jr. and is survived by two sons, Cale Cushing Harvey III (Noreen) of Weiser,Idaho, and Philip Mason Harvey (Debbie) of Loveland, Ohio. She is also...
Jerry L. Shipp
Mar 15, 2024
Jerry L. Shipp Sr., 72, of St. Bernard Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, and reunited with the love of his life Cynthia (Cindy) A. Shipp in Heaven.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jerry dedicated his life to nurturing his Family and excelled as a dedicated husband to Cindy; proud father of Jerry Shipp Jr., Leslie Shipp, and John Shipp...
Randall Jon Grambsch
Mar 15, 2024
The family and friends of Randy suffered an incredible loss on March 15, 2024, when he was called home to be with Jesus. Randy was a caring, reliable, and generous role model. He enjoyed bringing laughter through jokes and pranks. He was always available to help when one of his nieces or nephews needed him.
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Pearl A. Bryant
Mar 14, 2024
Proverbs 31:
Who can find a virtuous woman, for her worth is far beyond rubies?
On Thursday May 11, 1933 such a woman was born to Madora and James Gaines. As precious a find as the rarest jewel, so they named her Pearl. After a lifetime filled with much love and laughter she was called home to a well deserved rest and...
Barbara Spinelli
Mar 13, 2024
Barb Spinelli of Fairfield Township passed peacefully following a hard-fought health battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
She is preceded in death by her father Robert, mother Irma and brother Donald.
She leaves behind her husband of 42 years Michael, son Nicholas (Sally Sparks) Spinelli, daughter Christina (Jay) Fields, brother James (Deborah) Hasken and sister Sharon (Daniel Valencia) Merryman. Sister-in-law to Paul (Melissa) Spinelli, Sheila...
Nancy W. Wigglesworth
Mar 13, 2024
Nancy W. Wigglesworth, beloved wife of the late Jeffrey L. Wigglesworth. Loving mother of Cindi Blair and Scott Blair. Preceded in death by her Cora and William “Everett” Hasty. Passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Serenity Baptist Church 9000 Cox Rd. West Chester, OH 45069 from...
Angel Alejandro Flores
Mar 11, 2024
Angel Alejandro Flores was born July 25th, 1993 in Matamoros Mexico to Gilberto and Claudia Flores. Angel was the oldest of three children, brother to Andres(Amanda) and Rita.
April 25th 2015 Angel married the love of his life and dearest friend, Kaitlyn Nichelle Flores. Although it was cut very short, they enjoyed 8 wonderful years in marriage and was blessed with...
Mark Richard Post
Mar 11, 2024
Mark Richard “Rick” Post, age 63, of Liberty Twp., OH, passed away on Monday, March 11th, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, September 13th, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Marion Post and Shirley Post.Rick was a dedicated engineer who worked tirelessly throughout his career. He will be remembered for his hard work, intelligence, and kind heart.He is survived...
Robert A. Hock
Mar 10, 2024
Robert A. Hock (Bob), age 86, beloved husband to Mary Joan Hock (deceased July 10, 2020). Loving father to Rob (Denise), David (Kari), John, and Alissa Cavanaugh (Tim). Devoted grandfather to Lydia, Drew, Nathan, Henry, Cara, Jack, and Patrick.
Bob was born in Portsmouth, OH and graduated from Notre Dame high school. After high school he graduated from Xavier...
Lois Rieckhoff Castrucci
Mar 10, 2024
Fortified with the sacraments of the Catholic Church, Lois Rieckhoff Castrucci was embraced and welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2024. Lois was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 6, 1939, and was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Robert Rieckhoff. A wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lois is survived by her husband of...
Edward Charles Longo Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Edward Charles Longo Jr., beloved husband of the late Norma A. Longo (nee Lancaster). Dear father of Chuck Longo, Karen (Steve) Robbe, Jim (Christy) Longo and Pat (Emmy) Longo. Grandfather of Mandy (Doug) LaRue, Valerie (Jared) Peterson, Nick (Anne) Robbe, Annie Longo, and Brian Longo. Great-grandfather of Abbie, Noelle and Jack LaRue, Reese, Nora, Jude and Nicholas Robbe. Brother of...
Daisy Schmitz
Mar 8, 2024
Daisy Alice Schmitz, nee Brown, aged 90, passed away peacefully and comfortably at her home in Texas on Friday, March 8, 2024. Daisy was born on May 25, 1933, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. She is survived by three siblings, Oscar Brown (wife JoAnn Brown), Diann Norton and Beverly Rawlings. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well...
Darlene Arlinghaus
Mar 7, 2024
It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the death of Darlene Arlinghaus, 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio. On March 7, 2024, Darlene passed away peacefully at home with her husband of 64 years, Jim, by her side, after a long, courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
In addition to her beloved husband Jim Arlinghaus, Darlene is survived by her children, Angie (Clarke)...
Stanley R. Herrlinger
Mar 7, 2024
HERRLINGER, Stanley R., loving friend of the late Mary Lunsford, loving cousin of the late Kathlyn N. (nee Vandeval) Reinstatler. Graduate of Xavier University and the University Of Notre Dame Law School, former teacher at Elder High School and other educational institutions. Passed away March 7, 2024 at the age of 94. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral...
William R. Earls
Mar 6, 2024
William “Ronnie” “The Duke” Earls, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, US Air Force veteran and Freemason, passed away on March 6th, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ronnie is survived by his amazing wife Marilyn (Kaesheimer) Earls. After officially retiring at the age of 80, Ronnie spent his remaining years soaking up the...
Otis W. Barton Jr.
Mar 5, 2024
BARTON, Otis W. Jr. is survived by his beloved Jean Stacey. Loving father of Mary (Fred) Ollish, Cheryl (Joe) Sturm and the late Tommy Barton. Cherished Papaw of Michele, Christopher, Maria, Chad, Tommy, Michael, Joey, Jackie, Elizabeth and the late James. Great-grandfather of 13 and great-great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Jim and the late Nancy and Glenda. Passed...
Daphine Hawks
Mar 5, 2024
Daphine Floyd Hawks passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024 at the age of 96. Daphine was born in Delmer, Kentucky on March 7, 1927 to Electa (Dalton) Floyd and Thomas Thatcher Floyd. She was the beloved wife of Thomas D. Hawks, loving mother to Diane (Ken) Richardson, Thomas Jr. (Stephanie) Hawks and Amy (Toney) McIntosh . She was...
Alexander Charles Reynolds
Mar 5, 2024
Alex Reynolds age 24, a graduate of Sycamore High School, class of 2018, and Butler Tech in 2022, Maintenance Tech Program, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2024. Alex was such a shining light in so many peoples lives. He always had a joke or a witty remark for everyone. Alex loved collecting rocks and old coins. He also was...