Obituaries

Mary B. Elsen

Mary B. Elsen

Sep 11, 2022

 

Passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at age 93, daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Elsen. Sister of Cletus “Bud” (Jenny) Elsen, the late Irene Elsen, Virginia (Ray) Kleingers, Margaret Elsen, Audrey (Bill) Stenken and Thomas (Valerie Rice) Elsen. Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Mary retired from WCET and enjoyed many years of...

Lyda Greatorex

Lyda Greatorex

Sep 10, 2022

 

GREATOREX, Lyda Mae (nee Phillips). Beloved daughter of the late Harley Phillips and Nora Toney. Loving mother of Rusty, Bobby, Allen, Jeff and Beverly. Devoted grandmother of Lucinda, Rachel, Angie, Lindsay, Chad, Kara, Garret, Karen, Christine, Larissa, Aleasha, Chris, Danielle, Courtney and Aaron. Cherished great-grandmother of Tara, Matthew, Scott, Emma, Lainie, Garrett, Brooke, Caleb, Korbyn, Ella, Kinzlie, Aizlyn, Jade,...

Marty Lamb

Marty Lamb

Sep 10, 2022

 

LAMB, Marty “Mary” (nee Reinert). Beloved wife of Tony Lamb for 56 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Tina) Lamb, Missy (Mario) Geraci and Maggie (Brian) Schatzel. Grandmother of Nathan and Ethan Geraci, Olivia Lamb and Emma and Grace Schatzel. Dear sister of P.J. Reinert and the late Joe Reinert, Katie Carrigan, Helen Misner and Ruthie Reinert. Passed away September...

Ronald L Jordan Sr.

Ronald L Jordan Sr.

Sep 9, 2022

Ronald L. Jordan Sr., beloved husband of the late Joyce Ann Jordan (nee Smith), loving father of Shelley (William) Paullin and Ronald L. (Julie) Jordan, Jr., devoted grandfather of Zachary Paullin, Laura (LB) Barker, Diana and Nicole Jordan, caring great-grandfather of Braxton, Chloe, Chase and Logan. Brother of Jackie (Mike) Egan, Sandy (Jim) Wesley, Dennis (Patricia) Jordan and the late...

Marjorie Dee Briggs

Marjorie Dee Briggs

Sep 7, 2022

 

Marjorie Dee Briggs was born on March 7, 1928 to Dr. John and Eleanor (Bailey) Henry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She was an only child whose adventures were captured on wonderful home movies. Her father died when she was10, but she enjoyed playing with her cousins.  She graduated from Athens High School, participating in many activities and beginning her love...

Joseph Rolf Burgoyne

Joseph Rolf Burgoyne

Sep 5, 2022

 

BURGOYNE, Joseph R. beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Noyes), loving father of Joe Burgoyne and Julie Back (Dan Bauer), grandfather of Jacob (Allison), Jenny and Jared Burgoyne, Justine (Tyler) Fischvogt and Sarah Back, great grandfather of eight, brother of Jerrold Burgoyne and Jalia Hunter, the late Jerry, Jack, Jimmy, Judy, Burgoyne and Janet Mason and dear companion...

Suzanne M. Rakel

Suzanne M. Rakel

Sep 4, 2022

Suzanne M. Rakel, 90, of Mason Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and the “angels” of Hospice of Cincinnati.

She was born May 3, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Edward and Catherine (Feldman) Mouch. Suzanne married Leroy “Bud” Rakel on June 21,1952 and he preceded her in...

Elaine Sue Rigsby

Elaine Sue Rigsby

Sep 3, 2022

Elaine Sue Rigsby, 80, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away on September 3rd after battling lung cancer.

She was born on August 22, 1942, to Irene and J.B. Fergason in Salineville, Ohio. Upon retiring from the West Chester Police Records Department, Elaine enjoyed honing her skills as a seamstress, gardener, baker, and crafter, as well as doting on her beloved family and grandchildren.

Elaine is survived by her daughters Tracey Carson...

Ilean Wolf

Ilean Wolf

Sep 2, 2022

WOLF, Ilean. Born in London, KY May 1, 1949 to her late parents Samuel and Ora Proffitt. Beloved wife of Michael Wolf. Loving mother of Christopher, Jason (Stacey) Wolf. Cherished grandmother of Kaylee Wolf and Brenna Johnson. Dear sister of Irene (Stanley) Philpot, Pauline Smith, Betty (Michael) Hall, Phillip (Lela), Charlie (Kay), Vernon, Johnny and Jack Proffitt and the late...

Joan Shirley Halloran

Joan Shirley Halloran

Sep 2, 2022

Joan Shirley Halloran passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, while under Hospice Care, at the age of 94.

Joan (Aunt Shirley) was born on August 30, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joan graduated from Edgewood College in 1950 with a Teaching Degree and especially loved teaching the Middle School (Junior High) student age group.

She...

Sandra Kehl

Sandra Kehl

Sep 2, 2022

Sandra “Sue” Kehl (nee Hahn), beloved wife of 59 years to Thomas Kehl, loving mother of Kyra (Chris) Gilbert, Kurtis Kehl and Kraig (Michelle) Kehl, caring grandmother of Brandon (Kayla) Gilbert, Trevor Gilbert, Jarrod Kehl and Jordin Kehl. Sister of the late Shirley Jenkins and Dean Hahn. Sister-in-law of Jack Jenkins and Barbara Hahn. Preceded in death by her parents...

Mary M. Pickering

Mary M. Pickering

Sep 2, 2022

Mary M. Pickering (nee Hannah) loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, September 2nd. She was born in Cincinnati, OH. Mary was 77 years old and resided in West Chester, OH. Beloved wife of Perry Pickering for 57 years. Caring mother of David Pickering, Ginger Vogelgesang, and Jeffrey Pickering. Loving Grandmother of Nicholas Vogelgesang, Tiffany (Kyle) Gibbs, and...

Janet Rudolph

Janet Rudolph

Sep 2, 2022

Janet M. Rudolph (nee Ruhl) beloved wife of 63 years to Ronald F. Rudolph, loving mother of Tom (Bob Davis) Rudolph, Jennifer (Tim) Childers, Mary (Mark) Strotman, Karen (Les Belling) Rudolph and David (Michael Faria) Rudolph. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and best friend to many. Janet was a cofounder of the DOTS. She danced her way to...

Robert Kramp

Robert Kramp

Sep 1, 2022

 

Robert Alan Kramp (Bob), age 90, of West Chester, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, OH.

 

Bob was born on October 21, 1931, to George Augustus Kramp and Evelyn Leona (Zurheide) Kramp in St Louis, MO. Bob graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Class of 1952.  Bob married Jacqueline...

Sanda L. Richardson

Sanda L. Richardson

Sep 1, 2022

On Thursday, September 1, Sanda L. Richardson, a beloved wife, and mother, passed away. She was seventy-six. Born to Anna and Earnest Boucher, and sister of Harry Boucher, Sanda relocated from Munising, Michigan to Cincinnati, Ohio after marrying her husband, Frank Richardson. They were together for nearly forty-eight years before he passed in August of 2010. Sanda is survived by...

George Kindness

George Kindness

Aug 31, 2022

Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, George moved to America to pursue additional studies in biomedical science in the early 80’s. As a successful Pathologist, George eventually started his own practice in biomedical research and actuarial science. Among his many accomplishments, including numerous degrees, he was a loving father and friend to many. A complicated genius, George had an answer for everything....

Susan Jayne Ariss (nee Latscha)

Susan Jayne Ariss (nee Latscha)

Aug 31, 2022

 

Susan Jayne, confirmed as Mary.  Wife of James Barry Ariss.  Loving mother of Jim (Angel) Ariss II, Debbie (Kevin) Amend, Barb (Mike) Behr, Becky (Jay) Gibson, Cindy (Mike) Kirchgessner, Wally (Natina) Ariss, the late Kenneth Allen Ariss, and an unborn child.  Cherished grandmother of Jerrod (Kailyn) and Vincent Ariss; Joey, Jacob and Jeremy Amend; Nathan and Meghan Behr; Nicholas...

Gordon B. Ohlhauser

Gordon B. Ohlhauser

Aug 31, 2022

Ohlhauser, Gordon B. Beloved husband of Ann Marie Ohlhauser (nee Joy). Loving father of Angela (Timothy) Jones, Michael Ohlhauser, Denise Drexelius, Linda (Michael) McCaffrey, Jacqueline (Michael) O'Conner, Colleen (Gregory) Donovan, James (Beth) Kiernan, and Cynthia (David) Gruter. Dear grandfather of twenty one grandchildren and great grandfather of six great grandchildren. Brother of Dennis (Mary Jo) Ohlhauser, Kenneth (Glenna) Ohlhauser, and...

Ivan Bullock

Ivan Bullock

Aug 31, 2022

Ivan Bullock, beloved husband of Elizabeth Ellen Bullock (nee Cash). Loving father of Jerry D. (Sharry) Bullock. Caring grandfather of Brad Bullock. Ivan retired from Aluchem after many years. Passed away August 31, 2022, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2022, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069...

Betty Berry

Betty Berry

Aug 30, 2022

Born December 28, 1935 in Harlan County, Kentucky.Beloved wife of Earl Berry for 31 years. Loving mother of Tina (Charlie) Napier, Fay (Erik) Hardewig, Tim Stanifer, Melissa Moss and the late Judy (Terry) Bynum. Dear grandmother of Charlie (Amy) Napier, Heather (Wes) Combs, Billy Bynum, Sarah Kidd, Jason Napier, Angela Napier, Jessica (Dale) Hedge, Lindsey Kidd, and Heidi McAmis. Great-grandmother of...