Obituaries

May 16, 2023

VOCKELL

James William, Jr., beloved husband of the late Susan (nee Herrick), loving father of Chris (Anna-Liisa) Vockell, devoted grandfather of Oliver, Anika, Elias, and Isabel Vockell. He was the loving brother of Nancy Price and brother-in-law of Barby (Phil) Schott and Donna Herrick. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends who were like family....

May 14, 2023

WILLIAMS

Bill Williams, 77, of Sardina passed away early Sunday morning May 14, 2023 at the Hospice of Hope inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born April 12, 1946 in Sardinia to the late Edna Mahames and Wm. Harrell Williams. He retired from Western and Southern after 27 years. Bil was a member of the...

May 14, 2023

ELLERT

Jean (nee Dotson), beloved wife of the late Robert H. Ellert, loving mother of Julia Ellert (John) Murdock, devoted grandmother of Maria Murdock (Jason) Walley, Madeline Murdock (Nicholas) Morgan, John (Ellen) Murdock, Jr., and Joseph Murdock, great-grandmother of James and Leo Walley, Michael Morgan, John Murdock III, Charles Morgan and Christopher Morgan. Aunt of many nieces...

May 7, 2023

Robert (Bob) Carl Kinsel, 90, died on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years Dorothy (nee Voll) Kinsel; his 3 children Jennifer (Yacoub) Kordahi, Amy (Marc) Goebel, and Thomas Kinsel; his 5 grandchildren: Andrew (Stephanie) Kordahi, Talia Kordahi (fiancé Chris Gilmore), Ryan Kordahi, Adam Goebel, and...

May 7, 2023

SCALF

Ryan A., beloved husband of Brenda Scalf (nee Stein), cherished father of Kirsten (Jake Baumer) and Olivia Scalf, devoted Papa Ryan of Carter Scalf, loving brother of Todd (Phillip Poindexter) Scalf. He is survived by his devoted mother Rick and Pati Scalf and father-in-law, Eric (Sherry Roth) Stein. He is also survived by many...

May 1, 2023

GEHRING

Rita M. (nee Decker), beloved wife 59 years of the late Robert R. Gehring, cherished mother of Robert J. (the late Amy) (Mary Anne) Gehring, Barbara (Tim) Burke, Betsy (Randy) Carter, John (Carolyn) Gehring, Martha (Marc) Cron, Joyce (Dave) Ward and the late Thomas Gehring, Paul (the late Annie) Gehring, and Patti (the late Russ) Coit....

April 24, 2023

MAHONEY

Kevin Lee, cherished son of Marie V. (nee O’Connor) and the late Ed Mahoney, devoted father of Mollie R. Reeves and Melissa M. (Nick) Brewster, adoring grandfather of John S. Mahoney, Audrey J. Reeves, Danielle M. Reeves, Sara Mahoney, Lucas A. Ponchot, Aidan P. Gavin, McKenna V. Gavin, and Rylee P. Brewster. He is also survived...

April 24, 2023

Christopher Jerry Flanagan “Chris”, 50, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Chris was born July 14th, 1972, to Jerry and Judy Flanagan and grew up in Colchester, Vermont. Chris was the oldest of five children, brothers Patrick and Michael and sisters Katie and Megan. He married Danielle Momper on August 1st, 1998, and was...

April 24, 2023

MEYER

Stanley Edward, Jr., beloved husband of the late Margorie B. Meyer, cherished father of Sandy (Randy) Simons, Chris (Mark) Albonetti, Lisa (Jim) Milyo, and the late Eric Meyer.

He was a devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Robert) Steins, Ryan (Kara) Simons, Sara (Michael) Milidonis, Erin (Daryl) Curry, Matthew Albonetti, Kaylee (Josh) Sawyers, and...

April 16, 2023

Robert P. Tait on April 16, 2023, passed away at the age of 95. Bob joins his wife of 69 years Willa Gayle Tait who passed away in 2019. A lifelong resident of Cincinnati and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Bob was devoted to his family and proud of his community. He resided in Mariemont for 60...

April 7, 2023

Sherry Lynn Coots

June 26, 1958 to April 7, 2023

Sherry Lynn Coots, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on April 7,

2023. Daughter of Edward Odle, Sr. and the late Dorothy Odle of Louisville, Kentucky. Beloved

wife of Bruce A. Coots. Loving mother of Steven (Jamie)...

April 5, 2023

Dr. Donna L. Stahl died peacefully at her home in Cincinnati on April 5, 2023, after a long illness.

Donna grew up on a dairy farm in Davenport, Iowa with her parents Donald and Elta Stahl, and her beloved brother, Richard “Dick”. It is here that Donna and Dick learned the values of hard work and self-respect,...

March 31, 2023

Marie Ellen(née Smyth) “Ellen” Moffo, 72, of Mason, Ohio, was a loving mother, Mimi, sister, wife, and loyal friend to many. She leaves behind children: Kristina (Nick) Linberg, Michael (Heidi) Moffo, Mariellen (Bryan) Davis and cherished grandchildren: Nolan, Keegan, and Landen Linberg and Riley and Michael Moffo. She passed away on March 31st, 2023 at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati...

March 15, 2023

Gary “Corky” Banfill, beloved husband of the late Karen Banfill, cherished father of Gary (Barb) Banfill, David (Barb) Banfill, and the late Jeffrey Banfill. Devoted grandfather of Jacob Banfill, Kyle Banfill, Kelly (Jeremy) Book, and Sarah Banfill. Loving great-grandfather of Lily Book. Dear brother of Shari (Amos) Bowker and the late Dale (Ina) Banfill and BONA (Eddie) Corbin. He...

March 11, 2023

Rosemary A. (nee Eduardo), beloved wife of the late Ray P. Dustrude, Jr., cherished mother of Lisa (Greg) Reid and the late Michael Dustrude, devoted grandmother of Clay and Kylee Reid and Megan and Dominic Dustrude, loving great-grandmother of Kyleena and Matteo. Rosemary passed away on March 11th at the age of 83. The family will receive friends from...

March 10, 2023

PARSONS

David W., beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Parsons, who passed away in 2006, loving father of Kevin Parsons and the late Karen (Karl) Schoenebaum. He is survived by his girlfriend Joy Nash.

Mr. Parsons passed away in his home on March 10th at the age of 87.

He was a...

March 6, 2023

Colleen Bertie Wood 96, of Palm Coast, FL. passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1926, in Connersville, Indiana to the late Arthur Grant and Bertie Marie Jefferson.

At an early age she became her mother’s caregiver and after her death she naturally took on that role for many of her family...

March 5, 2023

MEECE

Anna Bell (nee Wilson), beloved wife of the late Charles E. Meece, loving mother of the late Darryl (Martha) Meece, devoted grandmother of Richard Meece and Cassie Null, and great-grandmother of five. She is also the dear sister of Jennell Burton and Billy Wilson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.

March 5, 2023

MOORE, Joyce M. (nee Hilbert), passed away at her home on March 5th, surrounded by her loving family members.

Born to Howard and Anna Hilbert in 1941, the youngest of nine children. She was the most loving, caring, helpful wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and nana.

She worked as an office manager...

March 3, 2023

John Phillip Blazic, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Cincinnati on March 3, 2023, at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. John was born on June 5, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent his life dedicated to his family, his profession, his philanthropic endeavors, and golf.

John is survived by...