Obituaries

Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lykins (Nee Krallman)

Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lykins (Nee Krallman)

Jan 6, 2022

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” (Krallman) Lykins, 87, passed peacefully on January 6, 2022 in Tucson Arizona. She was born in Covington Kentucky to Herman and Catherine (Riesenbeck) Krallman, and was the eldest of 5 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband James William Lykins, her daughter Linda Marie, and her brothers John (Pat) and Ted (Jan). Survived by her...

Carl Schlotman, Jr.

Carl Schlotman, Jr.

Jan 6, 2022

SCHLOTMAN Carl Jr., beloved husband of Sally Schlotman, devoted father of Carl III (Jill), Mike (Kristen), Joe (Carrie), and Katy (Blake) Holmes, loving grandfather of Carl IV, Nick, Will, Laila, Clare, Nora, Liv, Gus, dear brother of Jim (Chris) and Judy Schlotman, and uncle to many nieces and nephews, died on Thursday, January 6th, 2022, at age 81. A friend to...

Larry Paul Robbins

Larry Paul Robbins

Jan 5, 2022

Larry Paul Robbins, beloved husband of Sharon R. Robbins (nee Long). Loving father of Jeffrey Paul Robbins, James Steven (Roni) Robbins and Melissa Ann Robbins. Caring grandfather of Miranda Hunter (Pedro) Blanco, Jaycob Walker and Noah Ryland Kempf. Brother of Robert (Betty) Robbins and Janice Lyons. Brother-in-law of Joyce Ann Long. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his beloved...

James "Jim' Krach

James "Jim' Krach

Jan 4, 2022



KRACH, James Albert “Jim”, beloved husband of Donna Krach (nee Weber). Loving father of Doug (Carrie) Krach and Julie (Bryan) Schul. Devoted grandfather of Ella Krach, Avah Schul, Brandon Krach and Andrew Schul. Caring brother of Rebecca Born (the late Cliff), David Krach (Anne), Joe Krach (Teri), Maribeth Dougherty (Tim), the late Karen Skaggs, Michael Krach Jr., and Donald Krach....

Thomas B. Runck

Thomas B. Runck

Jan 3, 2022

RUNCK, Thomas B., beloved husband of Patricia Runck (nee Funke). Loving father of Jennifer (Jason) Wells, Elise (Chip) Rielage, and Thomas Runck, Jr. Devoted grandfather of C.J. Rielage, Carrie Rielage, Jaydon Wells, Jordan Wells, Gavin Runck and Catelyn Runck. Brother of the late Meredith Runck Jr. and twin brother of the late Timothy (Janis) Runck. Son of the late Meredith...

Victoria J. Fox (nee Jeffers)

Victoria J. Fox (nee Jeffers)

Jan 3, 2022

FOX, Victoria J., beloved wife of 67 years to Pastor Donnie Fox. Loving mother of Linda (late Phillip) Paeltz, Ricky (Kimberly) Fox, Jimmy (Sharon) Fox, Shawn (Patty) Fox and Ann (Keith) Robertson. Cherished grandmother of 18, great grandmother of 24 and great great grandmother of 2. Sister of Brenda (Ray) Baird, the late Edgar (Juanita) Jeffers, Shorty (June) Pete, Jane...

JoAnn Janszen (nee Dunhoft)

JoAnn Janszen (nee Dunhoft)

Jan 2, 2022

JoAnn Janszen (nee Dunhoft), 80 years old, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Bayley Place, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born May 11, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Kresser) Dunhoft.JoAnn, a 1960 graduate of Western Hills High School, married the late Wilbur...

Rose Mary Schaefer

Rose Mary Schaefer

Jan 2, 2022

Wife of the late Walt Schaefer. Mother of Alison (Nicolas) Hupp. Grandmother of Annie Prather. Daughter of the late William and Roberta Brown. Sister of the late Greg Brown. Also survived by friends Brenda Davis and Sue Hotze. Rose Mary taught First Grade for 35 years through the Winton Woods City Schools, retiring in 2004. Following Walt’s passing in 2019,...

Joan Marie Hardin

Joan Marie Hardin

Jan 2, 2022

Hardin, Joan Marie (nee Schreiber)Beloved wife of George Hardin for 57 years. Loving mother of Anna (Andy Gilbert) Horstmann and Phil (Jackie) Hardin. Dear grandmother of TJ (Jenna) Horstmann, Jessie Horstmann, Jenna Horstmann, MacKenzie Hardin, and Avery Hardin. Dear great grandmother of Alizah, Ella, and Lucy Horstmann. Sister of Gail Schreiber and Paul (Mary) Schreiber. She is preceded in death...

Joan R. Hollstegge

Joan R. Hollstegge

Jan 1, 2022

HOLLSTEGGE, Joan R. Loving sister of Mary Anne (late William) Besl, Ruth (Bob) Brockman and the late Robert (Joyce) Hollstegge, the late Jim (survived by Marilyn) Hollstegge and the late Allen Hollstegge. Special Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away January 1, 2022 at the age of 92. Visitation will take place at St. Veronica Church 4473 Mt. Carmel...

Hitesh Jaykrishna Desai

Hitesh Jaykrishna Desai

Dec 31, 2021

Hitesh Jaykrishna Desai, age 61, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on December 31st, 2021 after fighting a strong battle against cancer for 7 months.  He was born on March 9th, 1960 in Mumbai, India and grew up in Nadiad. Due to his jolly and caring nature he is fondly known by family and friends by his nickname “Bhalu” from a...

Barbara Jean Roberts (nee Hartman)

Barbara Jean Roberts (nee Hartman)

Dec 30, 2021

ROBERTS, Barbara Jean (nee Hartman) beloved wife of the late Bobby Roberts. Loving mother of Monica (David) Oder, Karen (Ronald) Oder, the late Brian Poole and B.J. (Heather)Roberts. Grandmother of Samantha, Shannon, Tyler, Mitchell Oder, Zane and Zoe Roberts. Daughter of Betty Jean and the late George Hartman. Sister of George Hartman, Jr. and Kathy (Harold) Vollrath. Passed away on...

George Walter Brovey

George Walter Brovey

Dec 29, 2021

George Walter Brovey, 88, of West Chester (Cincinnati) Ohio, entered eternal rest on Wednesday December 29, 2021. George was born in Kulmont, Pa. on October 7, 1933 to Walter L. Brovey and Isabelle M. Parker. He was the beloved husband to the late Dorothy Baurenschub Brovey for 63 years. George was the devoted father to the late Susan Brovey, Michael...

Mary Garnet Cook

Mary Garnet Cook

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Garnet Cook, age 96, formerly of Springboro, Ohio passed on to her Heavenly Home, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton (Middletown location).Garnet is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Cook; grandson, Chip Eyler; great granddaughter, Angel Marie Penwell.  She is survived by her sister, Lydia Barker; sister-in-law, Mary Nicodemus; four adult children, Larry (Carlena) Cook, Paula...

Carol J. Puckett

Carol J. Puckett

Dec 28, 2021

PUCKETT, Carol J. (nee Phelps). Beloved wife of the late Owen Puckett. Loving mother of Jeanette (Michael) Crain and the late Michael Puckett. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Cyndi York) Crain, Victoria (Brandon) Holtzclaw and Jordan Puckett. Dear sister of the late Freida Rice, Reba Wilson, Dave Phelps, Bernal Phelps, Daryius Phelps and Harlos Phelps. Passed away December 28, 2021 at...

Brian Fowler

Brian Fowler

Dec 27, 2021

FOWLER, Brian loving son of Patricia Fowler and cherished brother of Amelia Fowler (James Ward). He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Fowler. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brian was a graduate of Lakota East High School. He was an avid lover of automobiles and inline skating. His favorite pastime was doing...

Susan Francesca Steiner (nee Rowat)

Susan Francesca Steiner (nee Rowat)

Dec 27, 2021

STEINER, SUSAN FRANCESCA. Born January 2, 1959 in Cincinnati. Died peacefully early in the morning of December 27, 2021 in Cincinnati. Dementia, first diagnosed in October of 2015, prevented Susan from reaching her 63rd birthday. Predeceased by her father, Dr. Edward A. Rowat. Survived by her mother, Marlene B. Johnson, her husband of 33 years, Edward E. Steiner, her brother,...

Denise Breech

Denise Breech

Dec 27, 2021

Beloved wife of Jim Breech. Loving mother of Amy Woodward, Paula Bales (Chris), and Beth Runions. Stepmother of James Breech, Rebekah Erck (Paul), Ruth Breech, John Breech (Rachel), Daniel Breech (Bethany), and Joseph Breech. Dear grandmother of Mathew Woodward, Kierstin Sams (Noah), Joshua Woodward, Jacob Bales (Sidney), Jessica Woodward, Noah Bales, Nolan Erck, Simon Erck, Josie Breech-Larson, Ella Doan, Oliver Erck, Lucian...

Susan Carol Brovey

Susan Carol Brovey

Dec 26, 2021

Susan Carol Brovey, 64, of Cincinnati, Ohio entered into eternal rest, December 26, 2021.She was born on November 2, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland to George and the late Dorothy Baurenschub Brovey. Susan is the beloved sister to Michael Brovey, Sharon Brovey, Msgr. Steven Brovey of Charleston, SC, Michelle Brovey and Alicia Brovey & a loving Aunt to many nieces and...

Joanne Bunning

Joanne Bunning

Dec 26, 2021

Joanne Bunning (nee O'Connell), beloved wife of the late Louis A. Bunning Jr., went peacefully to heaven in the early morning of December 26th at the age of 95. Joanne was born in Cincinnati on November 24, 1926, to Robert and Josephine (nee Leurck) O'Connell and grew up on Vista Avenue in Hyde Park. She graduated from The Summit Country Day...