Obituaries

August 24, 2022

Phyllis Mae Hoffman (nee Davies), beloved wife of the late Joseph “Joe” Hoffman, died on August 24, 2022, at the age of 95. Born in 1927 in Cleveland to Arthur and Johanna Davies, the younger sister of her late beloved brother, Arthur, she graduated from John Adams High School and Ohio University, where she was a proud member of...

August 24, 2022

DAVIS

Heather Ann, devoted mother of A.J. and Teona Davis, loving daughter of Paul J. and Theresa Davis. Sister of Christine (Michael) Toth of Hopewell, New Jersey, dear aunt of Catlyn Toth Hartwell and Hailey Toth and would have been the great aunt of a baby girl that is one month away. She is also survived by...

August 22, 2022

STONER

Aquila (nee Davis), devoted wife of the late Joseph Stoner for 48 years. Loving daughter of the late Dan Green and Dora (nee Carpenter) Davis. Born on her grandpa’s farm near Buckeye Furnace in Jackson County, Ohio, on December 8, 1947, she was the youngest of five children. She is survived by her sisters,...

August 19, 2022

Diana R. (nee Ryan), beloved daughter of the late Irvin and Ruth (nee Cole) Ryan. She was the amazing mother of Billy (Jen) Hatfield, Chrissy (Chris) Cathey, and Carrie (Justin) Wade and the extraordinary grandmother of Robert, Colin, and Maci Stevens, Taylor (Nate), and Grace Hatfield, Mason, and Paris Pfeiffer, and Myla, Madi, Gabby, and Ashley Wade. And she...

August 14, 2022

GATES

Donald G., Sr, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Osborne), cherished father of Denise (Todd) Davis, Donald (Nancy) Gates, Jr., Rebecca (Sarah) Burns, Justin (Alicia) Gates, Patricia Bledsoe, and Bobbie Jean Crank, devoted grandfather of Donald Davis, Katelyn Gates, Ashely Gates, Conner Gates, Addyson Gates, Eli Gates, Allison Hable, Maddison Hable, Payton Hable, Shane Crank, Shawn...

August 5, 2022

RUTH SALER June 20, 1956 – August 5, 2022

Mary Ruth Saler, 66, passed away at home, August 5th, in Cincinnati, survived by Dale Elliott, her incredibly blessed husband; her sons, DJ Reddig and Jeff (Marianna) Reddig; grandchildren, Bella and JJ Reddig; step-sons and -daughters, Sean (Lisa), Andrew (Kacie) and Nathan (Harley) Elliott; and grandchildren...

August 2, 2022

Eleanor Rita Kluszewski (nee Guckel), beloved wife of the late Ted Kluszewski, one of the greatest Cincinnati Reds ever, died on August 2, 2022, at the great age of 97.

Born in 1925 in Argo, IL to Gertrude and Paul Guckel, Eleanor graduated from Argo Community High School in 1942, and married Ted Kluszewski in 1946. Throughout...

July 29, 2022

Marian C. Scherpenberg (nee Laumann), age 94, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Ted, the loving sister of the late George (Emma) Laumann, and Bob (Jane) Laumann, the cherished mother of Ted Scherpenberg, Judy Scherpenberg, Sue (Jeff) Normand, Tom (Betsy) Scherpenberg, John (Marilyn) Scherpenberg, Mike (Joan) Scherpenberg, and Julie Ingram.

July 28, 2022

Howard W. Mulvaney died Thursday, July 28, 2022, peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 3, 1937, to the late Mary and Clifford W. Mulvaney. Beloved husband of Jean F. Mulvaney (nee White). Oldest of seven children brother to Mary Ann (Mac) McCaffrey of Bowie, Maryland, Clare (the late Bobbie) Langefels Reed of Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth...

July 26, 2022

MILLER

Don, aged 64, passed away on July 26th. He was the partner of Barb McKeehan, lifelong friend of Karen Miller, father of Donny Miller, Katie (T.J.) Rose, and Beth (Shawn) Napier, brother of Spencer “Butch” Poppe, Charles (Suzanne) Poppe, Mary (Harry) Schnirring, and Bobby Miller. He is also the grandfather of Abby, Bryan, Maddox, Emma, and...

July 26, 2022

Robert A. Fischer

Beloved husband of 57 years to Betty Lou (nee Goodpaster), cherished father of Jean Fischer, Patti Fischer, Sandy Hughes, and Mark (Cindy) Fischer, devoted grandfather of John Allen Taylor, Jay Taylor, Bethann Hughes, Tyler Hughes, his mini-me, Jeffrey Hughes, Dillon Fischer, and the loving great- grandfather of four great-granddaughters. He was a loving brother...

July 25, 2022

We are saddened by the passing of Carole Phifer, wife of Jack Phifer, mother of Abbie Phifer (Derek Stier) and Rusty, sister of John Meier, beloved Auntie of LeeAnn Kiser and James Kelch. Please join us for a celebration of life and fondest memories of a women, wife, mother, nurse, and friend who will be greatly missed.

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July 17, 2022

James Edward Tekulve "Bud" "Gump "was 81 years old when he passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Clifford and Alice Tekulve, brothers Charles, Daniel, Richard, Paul Tekulve and grandsons Liam and Bennett Drach.

He is...

July 15, 2022

James C. McDonough, Jr., beloved son of James C., Sr. and Linda S. McDonough, devoted father of Colin James McDonough and Dana Morton, loving brother of Dawn (Ralph) White, uncle of Melinda (Joe) Mattox, and great-uncle of Lylah.

Jimmy loved fishing and started fishing when he was 3 years old. He even fished with his friends that...

July 14, 2022

Grayson Cole (nee Myndia Suzanne) Brown, age 20, of Cincinnati passed away Thursday July 14, 2022. Grayson was born on September 11, 2001, to parents David and Angie (nee Ellis) Brown.

Grayson enjoyed watching Anime, participating in Anime conventions, making elaborate cosplays, and doing special effects make up. Grayson was extremely creative and talented in...

July 6, 2022

Jeff Voet 4/1/1974-7/6/2022

Passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 6th, 2022. Jeff is proceeded in death by his parents Judith and Paul Voet. He is survived by his sister’s Jenny Voet, Jamie Trohan (Toby) Jodie Stephens (Josh), and his two beautiful daughters Courtney and Emily Voet.

Jeff loved...

June 30, 2022

Charles R. Scherer passed away on June 30, 2022, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Mary (nee DiPietrantonio) for 51 years; cherished father of Matthew (Devon), Nicole (Mark) Hosking and Michael (Sarah); loving grandfather of Adalyn, Caleb, Emmett, Logan, Tatum, Leia and another grandchild on the way. Preceded in death by parents Charles J. and Ruth, sister...

June 17, 2022

Victor B. Craft

Victor Bernard Craft passed away on June 17, 2022, at the age of 88 after a brave fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on May 22, 1934, as the oldest boy to parents Estella and Bernard Craft of St. Marys, OH. Vic is survived by his children, Stephanie O'Toole (Frank), Timothy (Donna) and...

June 15, 2022

Joseph Eugene Hansbauer, age 75, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2022, peacefully in the care of Hospice of Cincinnati Hamilton after a year-long battle against esophageal cancer. Joe was the loving husband of Kay Hansbauer (née Shelton) for the past 57 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary (née Watson) Hansbauer, and...

June 5, 2022

George Gerard Morano passed away in his Kenwood home on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the age of 87 after a long battle with multiple ailments, namely dementia. He took his final breaths in relative peace with his immediate family by his side to comfort him.

Born July 30, 1934 to George Morano, Sr. and...