Obituaries

Anthony E. Baxter

Anthony E. Baxter

Jun 26, 2022

Anthony E. Baxter Beloved husband of Patricia Baxter. Loving father of Carie (James) Semenko, Heather (Brett) Hay, Shelby (Jesse) Brown, Andrew Baxter, and Anthony Baxter. Dear grandfather of Addison Hay, Bennett Hay, Miela Semenko, Austin Semenko, Audrey Semenko, and Sawyer Brown. Cherished brother of Sandy (Dave) Malley, and Deb Rothhaar. Son of the late Wendell and Harriett(Eloise) Baxter. Also survived...

William "Bill" Evers Armstrong

William "Bill" Evers Armstrong

Jun 25, 2022

William “Bill” Evers Armstrong was born to William and Myrtle Armstrong on Oct. 10, 1934, in Fayette, Ohio. Of German, Irish and Scottish descent, he grew up in Tedrow, Ohio, (population 34) with his younger brother Jerry. His youngest brother Mike was born 18 years after Bill.Bill’s favorite childhood toy was an erector set with which he built cars and...

Thelma "Mike" Torbeck

Thelma "Mike" Torbeck

Jun 25, 2022

Thelma “Mike” Torbeck (nee Smiley) beloved wife of the late Henry Torbeck.Loving mother of Grace (Phil) Glassmeyer, William (Denise) Torbeck, David (Lisa) Torbeck, Linda (the late Donald) Rickett, Thomas (Kelli) Torbeck and Mark (Kelli) Torbeck.Former mother-in-law of Susan Torbeck. Cherished grandmother of 18, great grandmother of 23 and great great grandmother of one.Sister of Grace Beck, Patricia Miller, James Smiley,...

Donald Charles Zapf

Donald Charles Zapf

Jun 24, 2022

Donald Charles Zapf, beloved husband of Cindy Reddish-Zapf. Loving father of Nikki (Joe) Riddle. Caring grandfather of Joey (Megan) Riddle and Chris (Hannah) Riddle. Great grandfather of Caiden, Mia, Macy, Shaye and Cole. Brother of late Jerry (Janice) Zapf, Larry Zapf, Bobby Zapf and Terry (Karin) Zapf. Brother-in-law of Judy Zapf. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed...

Raymond F. Abaray

Raymond F. Abaray

Jun 24, 2022

Raymond F. Abaray of Mason, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 24 after a brief illness. Aged 90 years, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Clare (Tudy) Abaray, and by his loving son Terry Abaray, and by his seven older siblings. Survived by daughter-in-law Janet Abaray, grandchildren Julie (Kent) McCullough, and John (Ashley) Abaray, and...

Michelle M. Watkins

Michelle M. Watkins

Jun 24, 2022

Michelle M. Watkins, age 47, of Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully, surround by loved ones, on June 24, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born August 4, 1974, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Ron and Collette Willis.Michelle enjoyed life and loved nothing more than spending time with her friends and family. A devoted friend, she was a...

Rosemarie Dover

Rosemarie Dover

Jun 23, 2022

DOVER, Rosemarie (nee Weber). Beloved wife of Jeffrey Dover for 58 years. Loving mother of Brian, Scott, Michael Sr. (Jen) Dover and Theresa (Kevin) Strotman. Devoted grandmother of Michael Jr. (Amber), Alexander, Thomas Dover and Dominic Strotman. Dear sister of William (Nancy) Weber Jr. and Ramona (Jack) Thompson. Also survived by beloved cousin Pam Tedesco and nieces and nephews. Passed...

Sr. Emmanuel de St. Raymond

Sr. Emmanuel de St. Raymond

Jun 23, 2022

Sr. Emmanuel de St. Raymond, Little Sisters of the Poor, passed away peacefully at Little Sisters of the Poor at the age of 92. She was born on March 5, 1930 and weas raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She will be greatly missed for her spirit and over 30 years spent seeking alms through out Cincinnati for the elderly poor. She...

Sean Patrick McCarthy

Sean Patrick McCarthy

Jun 22, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we mourn the loss of a great man.  Sean Patrick McCarthy was born August 20th, 1969, in Cincinnati, Ohio and died Wednesday June 22nd in Juno Beach, Florida after a battle with a rare form of cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, their sons Brendan (13) and...

Kenneth Ray Lewey

Kenneth Ray Lewey

Jun 22, 2022

Born on July 1, 1947, in Decatur, Alabama, Kenneth Ray Lewey was the first of three children born to Jerrell and Jean Lewey.He attended and graduated from Deshler High School. He enlisted in the Army and was sent to Fort Polk, where he met the love of his life, Judy Ann Lewey. Shortly after they were married they welcomed their...

Michael J. Muster

Michael J. Muster

Jun 20, 2022

Mike Muster, age 61, of Mason, OH, and formerly of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2022. He was the beloved son of the late George Muster and survived by his loving mother Mary Muster , brother to the late Debbie, and survived by his sisters Sue, Lisa and Pam, and much loved husband of Sherri Muster...

Charlene Hinnenkamp

Charlene Hinnenkamp

Jun 20, 2022

Charlene HinnenkampBorn to the late Dorothy and Ralph Mersch February 7th, 1944 in St. Bernard, Ohio. Survived by her loving husband, William Hinnenkamp, whom she married at St. Clement Church on September 5, 1964. They spent 57 years together. Beloved mother of Gary (Lynne) Hinnenkamp, Sherie (Matt) Vallo, and Lori (Bill) Beer. Dear Grandmother of John Hinnenkamp, Haley Hinnenkamp, Alexis...

Bev McKnight

Bev McKnight

Jun 20, 2022

Bev Mcknight (88) a resident of Elmwood Place was born September 1, 1933 has passed away on June 20, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Eliza Jane McKnight  who he has been married to for 72 years. Bev (Mac) retired from Central Steel & Wire Co. while he and his wife also ran McKnight Ceramics...

Dorothy M. High

Dorothy M. High

Jun 20, 2022

Dorothy M. High (nee Ketcham), beloved wife of the late H.L. “Harry” High. Loving mother of Markay (Roger) Schoumacher, Linda (Herbert) Schettler, John (Reba) High, J. Michael (Patricia) High and Douglas (Mimi) High. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a grandson Bryan Shaw. Passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at the age of 101....

Herbert E. Wheeler

Herbert E. Wheeler

Jun 19, 2022

Herbert E. Wheeler, 77, of Colerain Township, passed away suddenly at his residence on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022, surrounded by his wife and daughters.Herb was born on July 28, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH, son of David and Laverne Wheeler.He was beloved husband of Deborah (Colwell) Wheeler, adoring father of Kimberly Wheeler, Melanie (Keith) Murray, Melissa (Charlie) Wheeler Stout. He...

Patricia F. Slone

Patricia F. Slone

Jun 18, 2022

SLONE, Patricia Frances (nee Drexel). Beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Slone. Loving mother of Elizabeth DeHaan Schneider and Patricia (Evan) Slone Janovitz. Adored grandmother of Hillary (Stephen J.) Hawes, Caroline (Matthew) Kotlove, Nathan (Stacie) Janovitz, Tyler (Amy) Janovitz, Oliver (Saisha) Janovitz, and Frances (Jacob) Caudill. Devoted great-grandmother of Charlotte and James Hawes; Margaret and Charles Kotlove; Corinne, Seth,...

Sister Maura Barga

Sister Maura Barga

Jun 17, 2022

Sister Maura Barga, sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 75 years.  Daughter of the late Clarence Barga and Irene Groff Barga.  Passed away on June 17, 2022 at age 97.  Preceded in death by sisters Ruth Broerman, Marlene McClurg and Doris Rindler and brothers David Barga and Marion Barga.  Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand- nephews.Sister...

Monika Berrier

Monika Berrier

Jun 17, 2022

Monika Berrier received her angel wings on June 17th, 2022. Even though her passing was very unexpected, she did pass peacefully in her home. She will be greatly missed. She was loved by so many. Those who knew her, loved her feisty spirit, her love for her family and friends, and her immense love for her husband who passed several...

Jack Terry

Jack Terry

Jun 17, 2022

TERRY, Jack H. Beloved husband of the late Frances Terry (nee Birkle). Loving father of David Terry, Paul (Kathy) Terry, Patti Hume, Ron (Sandy) Terry, Andy (Karen) Terry. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Brittany, Kurt, Rebecca, Braedyn, Shayne, Audree, Aiden and the late Craig. Devoted great-grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Betty Jean Chamberlain and the late Arvin, Dorothy and Charles....

Judith Doyle

Judith Doyle

Jun 16, 2022

Judith (Judie) Doyle passed on June 16 at 85 years old in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a life-long learner, dedicating her life to the education of herself and others.  She taught at parochial, Montessori and public elementary schools for over 40 years.  She loved to learn about history, the arts, languages, religions, social and political issues, and even new electronic...