Obituaries

Addie L. Bartley

Addie L. Bartley

Jul 14, 2023

Addie L. Bartley,  66, passed away on Friday July,14 2023.  She was born on May,18 1957 Columbus Ohio.  She  is survived by Mel Bartley and two sons Tim and Robert Bartley and Jennifer Devore; also grandchildren, one sister Lena, one brother David,also survived by her mother -in-law Norma Bartley

Cornelius “Case” Van Gorp

Cornelius “Case” Van Gorp

Jul 14, 2023

Cornelius “Case” Van Gorp passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Isabelle; his children: Cornel (Kathleen), Robert (Nora), Warren (Amy), the late John; grandchildren: Luke, Nicole, Molly, Ian and the late Michael and Casey. He leaves behind his brother and sisters in the Netherlands. Also survived...

Catherine A. Dreyer

Catherine A. Dreyer

Jul 13, 2023

Catherine (Cathy) Dreyer, 61, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on July 13 after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in France on May 23, 1962, she was the beloved daughter to the late Elizabeth (Betty) and Raymond (Ray) Gaier. 

Growing up in Dayton, in a military household, Cathy followed in her parent’s footsteps and proudly served as...

JoAnn Corsmeier

JoAnn Corsmeier

Jul 11, 2023

Corsmeier, Jo Ann Beloved wife of the late Fred Corsmeier. Loving mother of Sharon (Barry) VonBargen, Lee Ashbrock, and Tony (Kendra) Corsmeier. Dear grandmother of Jamie (Ryan) Rahe, Christopher (Martina) VonBargen, Andrew (Maggie) VonBargen, Ellen Ashbrock, Sam Ashbrock, Jake Corsmeier, Ben Corsmeier, and Ava Corsmeier. Dear great-grandmother of Frye, Archie, and Zoe Rahe, Victoria VonBargen, Hazel and Otto VonBargen. Cherished sister...

Sandra Kay Malott

Sandra Kay Malott

Jul 11, 2023

MALOTT, Sandra Kay "Sandy"

Beloved wife of Nick Malott for 23 years. Loving mother of Holly (Tim Soden) Fugate, Taylor Malott, and step-mother of Bobby Malott and Nicholas (Olivia Ingram) Malott. Dear grandmother of Zoey Hatfield, Nicholas Cole Malott, and Waylon Soden. Caring sister of Annie Gersbach and also survived by numerous loving friends and family. Daughter of the late...

Ben Davidson

Ben Davidson

Jul 10, 2023

      Ben Davidson, 84, of West Chester, Ohio, died peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Clay County, Kentucky, on December 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Kenis and Lizzie Davidson. 

      Ben loved classic cars, especially his 1964 Ford Thunderbird.  He loved bluegrass music and watching the Cincinnati Reds and UK...

Sandra Glover (nee Roloff)

Sandra Glover (nee Roloff)

Jul 9, 2023

GLOVER, Sandra (nee Roloff) passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at age 85. Preceded in death by husband Mike Glover, survived by daughters Anne Glover, Niki (Joel) Maxwell, God-Son Todd Napier, Granddaughters Marissa Glover, Erin (Eric) Burst and Tori (Devin) Nagel. Great Grandkids Natalie, Cooper, Jeremiah, Jesiah, Levi, Elijah and Baby Chipmunk. Sister of Don Roloff, the late Allan...

Shirley Ann Farley

Shirley Ann Farley

Jul 8, 2023

Shirley Farley, age 81, passed away July 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by husband Morgan, son Thomas and granddaughter Brandy. She is survived in death by daughter Amy, grand children Mike, Rachael, Nick and Kate, sister Mary, nephew John, Niece Megan and great grandchildren Brianna, Kaylie, Ava and Jake. A celebration of life will be held at a...

Nina Dickerson

Nina Dickerson

Jul 8, 2023

 

DICKERSON, Nina. Beloved daughter of Helen Phelps (nee Bales) and the late Orville Phelps. Loving mother of Mike (Tina) Leigh, Daniel (Alicia) Dickerson, Wayne (Rachel) Dickerson and the late April Gill (nee Leigh). Cherished grandmother of Michael (Cheyenne), Courtney, Briana, Sean, Collin (Jackie), Matt, Destiny, Braden, Grant, and KarleeGreat Grandchildren Addilyn, Gabriel, Trinity, Jasmine, Kylie, Riley and the late Ashley Gill....

William F. Ojeda

William F. Ojeda

Jul 7, 2023

William “Bill” Frederick Ojeda of West Chester, Ohio suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Ojeda (nee Purkiser) of 36 years, his son Jordan Ojeda, and stepchildren Grant (Lesley) Ferguson, and Breena Ferguson (Jason Colturi). Brother of Jill Ojeda, Lisa Ojeda and Steve (Dianna) Ojeda, and uncle to several...

Lorna M. Johnson

Lorna M. Johnson

Jul 7, 2023

 

JOHNSON, Lorna M. (nee Kratzer). Beloved wife of the late Louis R. Johnson. Devoted mother of Steve (Rose Ann) Johnson and Larry (Valerie) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Kristi (Tony), Nick, Tony (Sarah) and John Johnson, Angie (Larry) Creech and Bonnie (Shawn) McKee. Loving great-grandmother of 12 with 1 great-great grandson on the way. Passed away July 7, 2023 at...

Elaine F. Harffman

Elaine F. Harffman

Jul 7, 2023

Elaine F. Harffman (nee Duwel) passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, in Mason, Ohio, just short of her 85th birthday.

Elaine was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Duwel.                                     

Loving mother of Robert (Jo) Harffman, Julie (Frank) Fago, Steven (Jane) Harffman, and Bill Harffman.

Grandmother of Ashley (Fred) Minnick, Amanda (Leo) Fante, Kyle (Amanda) Fago and...

Andrew J. Beck

Andrew J. Beck

Jul 6, 2023

 

Andrew “Andy” Beck passed away July 6, 2023 at age 52.

Andy was the beloved son of Grace and the late Don Beck, loving brother to  Dan (Beth) Beck, Terri (Sean) Overbeck, Tim (Elaine) Beck, Rick Beck (deceased), Cate (Mike) Steele and Donald (Cindy) Beck. In addition, he has fifteen nieces and nephews and ten great nieces and nephews. 

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Mary Jean Black

Mary Jean Black

Jul 5, 2023

Black, Mary Jean (nee Smith), Beloved wife of the late Harold Black for 55 years. Mother of Steven (Ann) Black and Christine Johnson Rion (nee Black). Grandmother of Patrick, Emily Jackson (nee Black), and Kelsey Black; Joseph Brinkmeyer, Jessica (Chad) Hurst and Jordan (Amanda) Johnson. Great Grandmother of Kenli, Kharmadi, and Kaecin Hurst; Deirdre and Bradley Brinkmeyer. Dear sister of Daniel Smith,...

Marie Brandl

Marie Brandl

Jul 4, 2023

 

Delores Marie Brandl, age 87, entered eternal life Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at her home in Mason, OH. Born March 22,1936 in Oulu, WI to Everett and Hilda née Marjamaki Johnson, she graduated from South Shore High School in 1954. 

Marie married William “Bill” Brandl of Sheboygan on October 20, 1956 in Duluth, MN. They relocated to Kenosha, WI...

Geraldine Kehrer

Geraldine Kehrer

Jul 4, 2023

 

KEHRER, Geraldine (nee Wesley). Beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Kehrer. Loving mother of Sherry (Joseph) Godfrey, Sharon (George) Kuchma and the late Shanon Crase, and Scott Kehrer. Survived by her son in law Steve Crase. Dear sister of Sherry (Harrell) Griffin and Joni (Michael) Compton. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away July 4, 2023...

Fr. Thomas "Tom" Speier, OFM

Fr. Thomas "Tom" Speier, OFM

Jul 4, 2023

 

Cincinnati - Fr. Thomas (Tom) Speier, OFM, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at St. Margaret Hall in Cincinnati. Fr. Tom was 91 years old. Born on November 14, 1931, in St. Bernard, Ohio, Fr. Tom was one of four children of Edward and Mathilda (Schmidt) Speier. He attended St. Clement School in St. Bernard. He graduated from St. Francis...

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Jul 3, 2023

Julia Ellen Davis, 64, beloved wife of Dino Davis and loving mother of Haley Reese, Ty Davis, and Annie Davis passed away on July 3rd, 2023 in the loving company of her husband and children. Julia was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on July 6, 1958 to Henry (Butch) and Dona Krebs. She graduated from Van Buren High School and...

Henry Reckers

Henry Reckers

Jul 3, 2023

 

RECKERS, Henry J. “Harry” Beloved husband of Mary Reckers (nee Lee) for 54 years. Loving father of Andrew Reckers. Devoted grandfather of Dakota Reckers. Dear brother of the late Georgette Faigle. Uncle of Mark, Joan, Jean, Mary and Susan. Passed away July 3, 2023 at the age of 81. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401...

Ivory Gay Keeton

Ivory Gay Keeton

Jul 3, 2023

Keeton, Ivory Gay (nee Bandy) age 88 of Liberty Township OH, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Franklin Ridge. She was born May 13, 1935 in Epson, KY Magoffin County, to James Arnold, and Rita (nee Johnson) Bandy. Ivory worked at GE until her retirement in April 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings, Jerry...