Obituaries

Ellen L. Reed

Ellen L. Reed

Jun 5, 2023

REED, Ellen L. (nee Randolph). Beloved wife of the late Harold Reed. Loving mother of Thomas (Terra Baker) Davis and the late Helen (Donald) Foster.  Cherished grandmother of Daniel, April, Cheyenne and Cassie Foster. Devoted great-grandmother of Christian, Sabastian, Isabella, Anthony, Zena, Aaliyah and Cassidy Foster and Michael West. Stepmother of Karen (Rodger), Harold III (Tracy), Kelly, Anthony (Connie), Gary,...

Martha Evelyn Dillingham

Martha Evelyn Dillingham

Jun 5, 2023

Martha Evelyn Dillingham (nee Siler)Beloved wife of the late Gorman Lee Dillingham for 74 years. Loving mother of Jerry (late Karen) Dillingham, Dennis (Dawna) Dillingham, Sugail (late Jim) Stephens. Awesome grandmother of Carla (Terry) Aberle, Kelli, Brandon (Tara) Clark, Chase (Jen), Jacob (Elena) Dillingham and the late Jason Dillingham. Great grandmother of John, Matthew and Katie Aberle, Morgan (Gunner) Gambill,...

Eric Lee Losekamp

Eric Lee Losekamp

Jun 4, 2023

Eric Lee Losekamp 30 of West Chester, Oh, passed away Sunday June 4th at home.

Eric was born November 27, 1992 in Cincinnati Ohio, the son of Eric & Elizabeth (Hammons) Losekamp. He was a member of The Village Church in South Lebanon.

 

Eric loved spending time with his family along with gaming, reading, and listening to Christian Rock...

H. Cecil Lee

H. Cecil Lee

Jun 3, 2023

 

H. Cecil Lee, beloved husband of Margie Caudill Lee, loving father of Victor (Galina) Lee, Valerie Lee, Vincent Lee, caring grandfather of Ronald and Veronica. Brother Leland Lee and the late Lowell Lee, Vernon Lee, Greg Lee. Preceded in death by his parents Tholet Lee and Jewel Harrison Lee. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away June...

Robert L. Crownover

Robert L. Crownover

Jun 3, 2023

 

CROWNOVER, Robert L.

Beloved husband of 44 years to Vickie L. Crownover (nee Robb).  Loving father of Jeremiah and Gerrit Crownover.  Brother of Jimmy, Tom, Linda, Margaret and John.  Bob was a member for decades of Cincinnati Ski Club, a volunteer for the Special Olympics and The Red Cross, also a member of the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association...

Gerald Paul Siddall

Gerald Paul Siddall

Jun 3, 2023

Jerry passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, and is at home with the Lord. Jerry was born in Akron, Ohio on August 22, 1925, to his parents Carl and Elizabeth Siddall.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Virginia Siddall. Also survived by his nephews Robert C. Siddall and Brian L. Siddall. Jerry is preceded...

Harold Wayne Turner

Harold Wayne Turner

Jun 3, 2023

 

TURNER, Harold “Wayne”. Dear brother of Howard (Susie) Turner and Eric Orville Turner. Uncle of Wesley Stacey Owens and James Owens. Survived by two uncles, one aunt and numerous cousins. Also survived by his lifetime friend Todd Quick. Passed away June 3, 2023 at the age of 61. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine...

James "Jim" Niehaus

James "Jim" Niehaus

Jun 1, 2023

 

Beloved husband of 65 years to Marge Niehaus (nee Keller), loving father of Marti (Ron) Minges, Patti (Mark) Stehlin and Jim (Liz) Niehaus, dear grandfather of Kevin (Lauren) Minges and Sarah Minges; Amy McBreen, Keith (Jen) Stehlin and Scott (Valerie) Stehlin; David (Monica) Niehaus and Claire (Patrick) Milligan and great-grandfather of Nora, Alex, Lauren, Josie, Brooke, Grace, Cameron, Ryan...

Nicholas J. Tapay, M.D.

Nicholas J. Tapay, M.D.

May 31, 2023

Nicholas John Tapay (Miklos Janos), M.D. passed away on May 31, beloved husband of the late Alice Ann Tapay (nee George), beloved father of Nicole Tapay, Tony Tapay (Rebecca Pearcy), and Bridget Tapay Yanez (Patricio Yanez), grandfather of Ariana Yanez and Zoli Tapay,  brother of the late Gabriella Marfoldi, brother-in-law of the late Mary Ellen Jones, and uncle of Donald...

Verna Gilbert

Verna Gilbert

May 29, 2023

Verna S. Gilbert, beloved wife of the late Herschel Gilbert, loving mother of Lesia (Dennis) Poovey, Sandy (David) Kaminsky, Tracey (Scott) Riley, Jackie Berrier, Mark Gilbert, Jamie (Miranda) Gilbert and the late Brian Gilbert, caring grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Sister of Danny (Kim) Hardin, Sue (Randy) Gulley and Dianne Hardin.  Also survived by numerous other family and...

Ardean Pitman

Ardean Pitman

May 27, 2023

Ardean Pitman, aged 85, died May 27, 2023 unexpectedly of a heart attack at West Chester Hospital.  He was born on June 26, 1937 in Pleasantville, Iowa to Charlie and Leona (nee Rodgers) Pitman.  On February 14, 1960, he married Patricia Ann Jennings in Janesville, Iowa.  They had two children Teresa Ann Pitman and Jeff Ardean Pitman.

Ardean is remembered...

Caleb Andrew Ross

Caleb Andrew Ross

May 27, 2023

Beloved son of Andrew and Ashley RossDear grandson of Michael and Robyn Ross, Kathy Ross and Mark Wilson, David and Debbie Van Wormer. Adored nephew of Jason Ross and Jess Simon, Scott and Kristen Ross, Brittany Van Wormer, and Lily Van Wormer. Cherished cousin of Bailee Simon, Audrey Bishop, Phoenix Ross and Easton Ross. Also survived by numerous relatives and...

Daniel H. Hancock

Daniel H. Hancock

May 27, 2023

 

HANCOCK, Daniel H. “Danny” Beloved husband of the late Mildred “Mickey” L. Hancock (nee Dick). Loving father of Carolyn (the late Jeff) Jamison and Gina (Robert) Outz. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Kelly (Ashlie), Beth Ann and Jamie (Megan). Devoted great-grandfather Jaci, Brayden, Liam, Everly, Blakley and Devin. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Sister-in-law of Caryl Sue...

Jimmy Ray Young

Jimmy Ray Young

May 26, 2023

Jimmy Ray Young, beloved husband of 33 years of Gilda Branson Young, loving father of Michael Ryan Young (Sara Koenig Young). Also survived by James Young, Jennifer Kopec, Julie Palmer and their families, brother-in-law Donald (Chris) Branson, nephews Andrew Branson and Jonathan Branson, cousins Craig (Vicki) McClung and Richard (Patty) Branson and family and friends. Preceded in death by his...

Bridget M. Rakel

Bridget M. Rakel

May 24, 2023

Bridget M. Rakel (Betty) nee Quinn beloved wife of the late Paul G. Rakel, Sr. Devoted mother of Patricia (Jeffrey) Wolf, Paul Jr. (Lisa) Rakel, Pamela (Kevin) Huxel, Paula (Jeffrey) Cocola, and Patrice (Matthew) Croci. Loving Grandmother to Audra (Jay) Roden, Karla (Michael) Pierce, Jeffrey Jr. (Rachel) Wolf, Benjamin (Caitlin) Huxel, Heather (Ryan) Johnson, Alison (Kirti) Sapra, Amanda (Stephen) Spreen,...

Paul W. Powell

Paul W. Powell

May 24, 2023

Powell, Paul  W.

Age 83, of Mason, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Beloved husband of Brenda Powell (nee Ballard). Loving father of Lisa (Ronnie), Desiree (Donnie), Michele (James), Valerie (Luke), Sonya Jade (Justin), Travis, and the late Kim. Dear Grandfather and Great Grandfather of many. Preceded in death by his parents George Edward and Marie Frances Powell and...

John Bradley Reed

John Bradley Reed

May 23, 2023

 

John went to be with his Savior, Jesus on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at the age of 93.  He was born to Joe and Ivy Werner Reed on January 25, 1930 in Richmond Indiana.  John was the beloved husband of Norma Miller Reed for 67 years. He was the loving father of Scott (Debbie) Reed, Cheryl (Dave) Stumpf, and...

Rev. John E. Porter

Rev. John E. Porter

May 22, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow that we share the news that Reverend John E Porter peacefully returned to his Lord and Savior on May 22nd, 2023.  His twin brother and several family members were by his side.  He was born in Dayton on April 4th, 1930, minutes before his identical twin, Eugene H. Porter. The two brothers were named after prize...

Kristine Rollins Griggs

Kristine Rollins Griggs

May 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristine Rollins Griggs, affectionately known as Mom, Momma, Mama Kris, Aunt Kris, and her favorites, Mommy’s Mommy or Grandma. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Kristine left this world on May 21, 2023 surrounded by her four children, sister, and husband.  Born on May 3, 1951, in...

Roberta "Bobbie" Schulze

Roberta "Bobbie" Schulze

May 20, 2023

 

Roberta (Bobbie) L. Schulze (nee Lassiter), beloved wife of Wallace M. Schulze, loving mother of Karen (Bob) Graham, Janet (Marvin) Moore, Dale (Melanie) Schulze, Donna (Mike) Baeten, Diane (Gary) Brown, Andy (Vickie) Schulze, Kathy (Jay) Stallard, Jeanne (Todd) Phillips, Bonnie (Ray) Meinking and of the late Gary Schulze and Allan Schulze. Mother-in-law of Susan Schulze and Cindy Schulze. Also...