Obituaries

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...

Dale Ivory May

Dale Ivory May

May 19, 2023

Dale Ivory May, age 75 of Cincinnati passed away on Friday, May 19th after fighting a courageous battle with a pulmonary illness.  He was born in Casey County, Kentucky on November 25, 1947, the son of the late Henry and Stella May (nee Burton) of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Dale was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, and foster...

Max L. Audas

Max L. Audas

May 19, 2023

Max Lavern Audas, 86 of Independence Kentucky passed away on May 19th, 2023.  Born October 5th 1936, in Brooklyn, Iowa. Max was a loving and very devoted husband and father.  Max served his country in the Army while being stationed in Korea. After serving in the Army Max started his railroad career with the Rock Island rail road in Iowa. Max and...

Johnny M. Seale

Johnny M. Seale

May 18, 2023

Johnny M. Seale, husband of Shirley Seale (nee Williamson). Father of Tonya, Tammy, Lori, Aaron Seale and Joseph (Savannah) Williamson. Grandfather of Brandy (Mike), Dominque, Joshua, Devon (Gracie), Jasmine, Darien, Latrell, Davionna and Leeah. Great grandfather of Meliyah, Michael Jr., Melody and Carter. Brother of Gary (Sue), Jerry (Loretta), Ronnie (Pam) and the late Gayle (Charles) Martin, Cheryl Seale and...

Ehrma Gay Naylor

Ehrma Gay Naylor

May 18, 2023

Ehrma Gay Naylor, beloved wife of Jim Naylor, loving mother of Roger (Michele) Naylor and Susan (Rick) Mortensen, passed away May 18, 2023, at the age of 87. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

Gay was a farm girl from Kentucky with a kind, generous heart. She found love in Ohio but never strayed far from her...

Marie Gregory

Marie Gregory

May 16, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Rosa “Marie” Gregory.

She was the beloved mother of Sharon Thompson and Richard D. Gregory, proud grandmother of Shannon, Jeremy and Brandon, great grandmother of Casey, Cody, Cayden, Austin, Trevor, Lily and Brenden.  Sister of Ray W. Rose.

Pre deceased by her devoted husband, Richard J. Gregory...

Mary Josephine Roe

Mary Josephine Roe

May 15, 2023

FORT MYERS, FL- Mary Jo Roe (nee LoParo), age 80, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 15, 2023. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 23, 2023 at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers. Internment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery and Mausoleum, Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved wife of Clifford A. Roe,...

Pamela Sue Ervin

Pamela Sue Ervin

May 13, 2023

Mrs. Pamela Sue Ervin, age 70, of Richmond, passed away Saturday morning, May 13, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.    Pam was born on March 5, 1953, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Clifford Holzapfel and Donna Mae Ervin. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and two brothers, Mike and Robert.   ...

Patricia A. Egbert

Patricia A. Egbert

May 13, 2023

Patricia A. Egbert (nee Eckstein), beloved wife of the late David C. Egbert, dear mother of Daniel (Tracey) Egbert, Dennis (Chele) Egbert, Patti (Mike) Kelley, Barb (Dan) Calvert and the late David Egbert. Mother-on-law of Michelle Egbert. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great grandmother of 1. Sister of Ruth (Dean) Inlow, William (Nancy) Eckstein and the...

Thomas A. Ritter

Thomas A. Ritter

May 11, 2023

Beloved husband of the late Peggy J. Ritter.

Loving father of Linda (Larry) Silver, Lee (Brian) Chorpenning,

Tom (Polly) Ritter and Leslie (Tom) Kindig. Cherished grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 18. Passed away peacefully with family at his side on May 11. Services will be held Saturday June 17, 2023, 11:00 am at The Wyoming Baptist Church, 170 Burns...

Judith L. Sowder

Judith L. Sowder

May 11, 2023

Judith “Judy” Freers Sowder passed away on May 11, 2023. She was a 1956 graduate of Sycamore High School. She married that same year and moved to El Paso, Texas with her husband, Ben Sowder, who was serving in the United States Army. After returning to Ohio, they settled in Mason, Ohio. She had 2 daughters and spent many years...

Thomas J. Ruthemeyer

Thomas J. Ruthemeyer

May 11, 2023

 

THOMAS J. RUTHEMEYER

(b: May 10, 1947; d: May 11, 2023)

Beloved husband of Patricia (Muszynski) Ruthemeyer; loving father of Todd Ruthemeyer and Kristen (Ruthemeyer) Hammer (Jacob). Loving brother of Mary Lloyd. Uncle of Tammy (Lloyd) Kidd (Mike) and Paul Lloyd (Kim); and 4 great-nieces/nephews.

Tom graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Business, obtained his CPA, then...

Harry B. Fehring

Harry B. Fehring

May 9, 2023

 

FEHRING, Harry B. beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Lee Fehring (nee Konrad). Loving father of Kevin (Jean) Fehring, Sherry Grow and Julie (David) Kuchenbuch. Cherished grandfather of Brianna and Kevin Fehring, Kristi (Keith) Dalton, Ryan (Courtney) Grow and Justin (Fiancée Monica) Grow, Nicole (Lucas) Yerger and Ashley Kuchenbuch. Great-grandfather of Kileigh, Kelsey and Tyler. Brother of Betty...

Ruby Green

Ruby Green

May 8, 2023

Ruby Lee Boyd Green, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. 

Ruby was born March 23, 1930 in Quincy, West Virginia to Charles Donald and Grace Evelyn Paxton Boyd. She graduated from DuPont High School in 1948. A passionate singer, she sang in her high school chorus as...

Stella K. Ray

Stella K. Ray

May 8, 2023

 

Stella K. Ray (nee Boling) passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at the age of 85, she was in the comfort of her close family.

 

Stella was a devoted and caring stay-at-home mom, until her children were raised. After that she pursued her ambitions by learning to drive, achieving further education, working, and traveling. She happily worked...