Obituaries

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...

March 3, 2023

Joann Ella Vander Hout was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully on March 3rd at the age of 83 surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 31, 1939, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Vander Hout. She was preceded in death by her sister Diane Longshore...

February 21, 2023

ASPINALL

Erik Justin, loving son of David and Ann (nee Jones) Aspinall, dear grandson of Nancy Jones, Daniel (Jane) Jones, and the late Brian and Phyllis Aspinall. Beloved nephew, cousin, and friend.

Erik passed away, peacefully, at the age of 26, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

The...

February 21, 2023

Norma "Jean" Lucas (nee Watkins), passed away on Tuesday, February 21st at the age of 93.

She leaves behind two sons and many dear friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 1st at 10:30AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 7754 Montgomery Rd. (45236).

Interment...

February 18, 2023

ALLEN

Jane Mary (nee O’Neill), resident of Twin Lakes Senior Living Community in Montgomery, Ohio, born June 20th, 1930, in Saginaw MI (age 92), passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, beloved wife of the late Richard.

Survivors include daughter Martha (Benito) of Chicago, a brother, Terence (Ethel) of Saginaw, MI, nephew Jamie...

February 12, 2023

Ronald Lee Goens, 81, of Madeira, OH, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Central Parke Memory Care in Mason, OH after battling Dementia for over a decade. Ron was the son of the late Robert and Viola (Nee: Wilhelm) Goens, foster parents Frank and Helen (Nee: Todhunter) Mellinger and foster parents Oscar and Mable (Nee: Glass) Popp....

February 12, 2023

Helene was born in Germany on January 29, 1919, and immigrated to the United States in the 1950s. She was a widow when she married her second husband, Karl (whom she met in Germany), in Cincinnati on October 14, 1955. He also formally adopted her then teenage daughter.

Helene enjoyed life and taking care of...

February 10, 2023

US NAVY

SILVERS

Joseph J., beloved husband for 65 years to Nancy (nee Flood) Silvers.

Cherished father of Mark (Jane) Silvers, Teresa Silvers and Lisa (Peter) Larison.

Devoted grandfather of Brooke, Grace and Blake Silvers and Lauren (Josh Hammett) and Michaela Larison.

Son...

February 7, 2023

Mary Jeanette (nee Heckler) McErlane died peacefully, surrounded by love, on February 7, 2023, at the age of 96. Loving mother of Mary "Mollie" (Craig) Auberger, Iduna "Peggy" Borger, Jean McGrady, Julie (David) Crispino, and Patricia Manhardt. Formerly of Celina, Ohio, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josephine (nee Borger) Heckler, brothers Paul, James, and...

February 4, 2023

Longbottom, (née Mc Williams), Margaret Mary “Maureen”

Age 87 of Madison Place, born in Belfast Ireland, died February 4, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Longbottom, devoted mother of Patti Schroeder, Debbie Schnabel, Larry (Casey) Longbottom, Brian (Darlene) Longbottom, Yvonne Sullivan, and Heather (Rafael) Ruiz.

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February 2, 2023

VALKER

Mary E. (nee Ramacciotti), beloved wife of 67 years of Dr. Louis E. Valker II.

Cherished mother of Lynn Heekin (John), Susan Valker, Julie Walker (Jeff), Louis Valker (Patricia), Bill Valker (Sue).

Devoted grandmother Kate (Jarod) Fey, Jack Heekin, Gabriella (Peter) Sullivan, Charlie (Claire) Nordloh, Joey Nordloh, J.J. (Brittany) Walker,...

January 30, 2023

LAMBERS

Edward A., husband of Linda (nee Hobbs), father of Christopher (Danielle) Lambers and Michelle Lambers, brother of Rita Lambers, grandfather of Aubrey, Jonathan, Arden Christopher “Charlie”, and Mason Lambers.

Passed away on January 30th at the age of 75.

A blessing will be given on Tuesday, February 7th at 1:30PM...

January 26, 2023

Roger L. Wheeler, age 77, passed away at home on January 26, 2023, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife Cynthia Wheeler (nee Clements), son Kyle McNary,

daughter Erin McNary (Bill Powell), grandsons Mason McNary and Dalton Powell, and many

friends and family. He...

January 25, 2023

Jerry T. Durstock, 56, passed away on Wednesday January 25th, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash Ohio.

Jerry was born and raised in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati. He was living in Golf Manor Ohio at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents James T. and...