Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas

Kenneth J. Stenger

Kenneth J. Stenger

2026

Kenneth J. Stenger, beloved husband of 59 years to June Anne (nee Powers) Stenger, cherished father of Tracey (Troy) Wagner, Jim Stenger, Tiffany Stenger, and Jason Stenger. Devoted G-Pa of Tyler and Tarah Wagner. Loving brother of Kathy (Keith) McMahan, David (Kim) Stenger, Melvin (Vince) Stenger, Janet (Kevin) Jester, and Kevin (Pat) Stenger. He was preceded in death by his...

Constance V. Besuden

Constance V. Besuden

2026

Constance V. Besuden, “Connie”, wife of the late George K. Besuden, daughter of Carl and Constance (nee Shebanek) Vollman, passed away on February 2, 2026. She leaves her loving family and a host of admirers and friends after 105 years of a well-lived life. Children: Robert (Martha) Besuden, Pamela (Joseph) Meggyesy, Constance (Kerry) Miles. Grandchildren: Matthew (Natalie) Besuden, Scott (Amy)...

Inni M. Bahleby

Inni M. Bahleby

2026

Inni Myoung Bahleby, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.Inni was the fourth of seven siblings, born to the late Kang Ok Myoung and the late ImRye Kim Myoung, and remained deeply connected to her family throughout her life.She was a loving sister to Jung Ja and the late Han Young Choi, Joung Sim Myoung,Jean Vanhorne Forthuber and...

Virginia Ann Meador

Virginia Ann Meador

2026

Virginia “Ginny” A. (nee McCormack) Meador died peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tommy Meador. Ginny is survived by her five children, Denny (Ginny) Meador, Debbie (the late Jim) Heslar, Mark Meador, Monica (Chris) Kaesemeyer, and Melissa Meador. She is the proud grandma "Gigi" to 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 1...

Edward Odle, Sr.

Edward Odle, Sr.

2026

We have come here today to honor and celebrate the life and passing of Edward E. Odle Sr. The Lord blessed Dad with a long life of 89 years. On Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:06 p.m., surrounded by family, Dad passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord.

He was well liked at work and retired from...

Joseph A. Sligar, Jr.

Joseph A. Sligar, Jr.

2026

Was born in California and raised in Ohio to Joseph, Sr. and Anita (neeHuffstutler) Sligar.  He passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The kind of guy who just wanted to make people laugh. Would strike up a conversation with just about anyone who would converse back. Was a friendly, honest, kind man. He had a love for Harley...

Paul F. Luehrmann, Sr.

Paul F. Luehrmann, Sr.

2026

Paul Frank Luehrmann Sr. passed away peacefully on January 15th at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash at the age of 92.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Luehrmann (nee Staab). They were married for 66 years, and he is survived by all 6 of their children: Lisa Luehrmann, Paul Luehrmann (Donna), Mark Luehrmann (Monica), Rachel Luehrmann (Lazaros), Greg...

Frank F. Kallmeyer

Frank F. Kallmeyer

2026

Frank F. Kallmeyer , beloved husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully on January 6th. Born in Cincinnati on August 24th, 1933, Frank graduated from Purcell High School, then served two years in the Army. Upon his return, he attended University of Cincinnati, earning a degree in Accounting. Frank’s entire career was with the US General Accounting Office. In 1961 he...

Robert William Bell

Robert William Bell

2025

July 12, 1960 - December 30, 2025

It is with sorrowful hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert “Bobby” W. Bell.

He was well fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church.

Beloved husband of Mary Denise (nee Buckley) Bell, and loving father of Nicholas (Christy) Bell, Alexander (Kristin) Bell, Bridgette (Nicholas) McNay, Patrick (Marie) Bell, Abraham (Monica) Bell, Augustine Bell,...

Herbert J. Fast

Herbert J. Fast

2025

Herbert J. “Chip” Fast, of Anderson Township passed away on Saturday, December 27th at the age of 85. Chip is survived by his wife, Linda Miller Fast, son, Bart Fast, three grandchildren and his brother Whitney Fast. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Fast Brinkman.

In his retirement, Chip enjoyed volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Following Chip’s wishes, there...

John R. Holden

John R. Holden

2025

John R. Holden, beloved husband of Loretta Ann (nee Wulker) Holden for 65 years. Cherished father of Mark J. (Linda) Holden, Jeffrey P. Holden (Juan Azize), Karen L. (Edward) Bradley, Kevin P. (Cathy) Holden, Philip V. (Vicki) Holden, Bruce T. (Librada) Holden, Keith A. (Kelly) Holden and the late Stephen L. Holden. Devoted grandfather of Jacob (Margaret), Maxwell (Amy), Zachary...

Ruth Ann Mustain

Ruth Ann Mustain

2025

Ruth Ann Mustain went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on September 6, 1931, at home on Ebenezer Road in Mack, Ohio. She attended St. Aloysius School until third grade. Her family moved to Grandview Avenue in Walnut Hills where her mother and father started a nursing home,...

Brenda K. Weaver

Brenda K. Weaver

2025

Brenda K. (nee McCann) Weaver, beloved wife of Larry D. Weaver, cherished mother of Dr. Brian D. (Dr. Elizabeth) Weaver, Kara (Shawn) Lyman, and Karla Weaver, devoted grandmother of Dr. Nicholas (Olivia) Weaver, Chelsea (Jordan) Zoutis, Dr. Kyle (Amanda Kass) Lyman, John (Ashley) Lyman, Dr. Reagan (Elliott) Heigel, and Kate (Ian) Bellerose, and great-grandmother of Calliope Rose, Charlotte Rae, Eleanor...

Robert Arthur Johnston

Robert Arthur Johnston

2025

Robert Arthur Johnston, aged 99, died unexpectedly at his home in Cincinnati on December 11, 2025, of natural causes. Born on February 18, 1926, Robert (Bob) would have been 100 years old this February, and his amazing good health at the age of 99 was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Bob was born in Helena, Montana and raised in...

Deborah Ann Villari-Miller

Deborah Ann Villari-Miller

2025

Deborah Ann Villari-Miller was born January 6, 1949.  She died on December 7, 2025. She was the loving daughter of the late Salvator and Rosemary Villari, devoted wife of the late Douglas B. Miller, stepmother of Crystal Miller (Anthony Shirley), Theresa Taylor, and Anthony Taylor, grandmother to Hailey, Alexis, Anthony (TJ), and Joseph Shirley, and Emberlyn, Anthony and Ezekial Taylor....

Linda Gates

Linda Gates

2025

Beloved wife of the late Richard Gates, Jr. Cherished mother of Debbie Gates, Pam (Ed) Shannon, Mandie (Mark) Milliron, Erin (Joe) Roebel, and the late Ammie (Charlie Harmon) Gates. Devoted grandmother of Gretchen, Olivia, Lindsey, Grace, Maggie, Norah, Amelia, and Julianne, and great-grandmother of Ruby and Summer. Loving sister of Donna, Jack, Jr. and the late Gary, Jimmy, and Sue....

Annie

Annie

2025

Mary Ann “Annie” Wittrock (nee Partusch), born February 27, 1955 to the late William and Bernice (nee Pohlman) Partusch. Annie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul Wittrock; sister, Jeanie (Ken) Jonas; 3 children: Tony (Deb) Wittrock, Becky (Bob) DeCaro, Stephanie (Joel) James and 8 grandchildren: Austin, Abby, Morgan, Luke, Emma, Mason, Olivia and Eli.

Annie was raised in...

Jeanette J. Wells

Jeanette J. Wells

2025

Jeanette J. (nee Woodall) Wells, the cherished mother of Zach, devoted grandmother of Sydney and Emma, and loving mother-in-law of Lisa, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 74.  

She was born in Cincinnati on October 10, 1951, to the late Leo and Rita Woodall and was preceded in death by her sister Rita Meece.

Jeanette’s son,...

Christopher D. Lindner

Christopher D. Lindner

2025

Christopher David Lindner, age 40, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a devoted husband to Tabitha Lindner and a loving father to Kai, Callum, Talia, and Koda.

Christopher was kind-hearted, and a devoted follower of Christ Jesus. His fun-loving and adventurous spirit was contagious – a...

Gerald Pfeiffer

Gerald Pfeiffer

2025

Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Pfeiffer, 87, of Cincinnati passed away on November 6th after an illness.He was born April 19, 1938 to Catherine Cecelia Ollinger and Raymond Valentine Pfeiffer of St. Bernard. After graduating from Roger Bacon High School in 1956, he went on to study at both Xavier University and University of Cincinnati, earning his medical degree and subsequently serving...