Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas

Dorothy Marie Obemeyer
September 3, 2020
OBERMEYER
Dorothy Marie (nee Pfeifer), beloved wife of the late Carl Obermeyer, cherished mother of Robert Obermeyer, Steven Obermeyer and the late Diane Captain. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Freda (nee Seiter) Pfeifer, and sister of the late Robert Pfeifer. She is survived by grandchildren, Jennifer, Cynthia, Katie, Scott and Beth. Passed away...
Ernest Jeffery "Jeff" Wilson
September 3, 2020
Ernest Jeffery Wilson (May 28, 1957 - September 3, 2020)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ernest Jeffery “Jeff” Wilson at his home on Thursday, September 3rd at the age of 63.
He will be remembered as a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived...

Helen C. Cassidy
September 1, 2020
CASSIDY
Helen C. (nee Pulskamp), passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 at the age of 96. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Joseph Cassidy. She was the loving mother of Sue Cassidy, Ginny (Denny) Meador, Kathi (Ed) Huber, Patsy (Kerry) Ulland, Barb Cassidy, Jane (David) Noll and Teri (Marty) Lacey, and devoted grandmother...
Ferdinand A. Forney
September 1, 2020
FORNEY
Ferdinand A., beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Gross), stepfather of Robert (Mary) Tippett and Steven (Missy) Tippett, step-grandfather of Andrew, Robert, Jr. and Devyn (Jordan) Tippett and step-great grandfather of Josie and Lucy. He is also survived by many cousins, including his very special cousin and goddaughter, Ann (Dave Nutley) Ball. Ferd passed away...

Richard B. West
August 29, 2020
Richard B. West, beloved husband of the late Judith A. West, loving father of Vicki Penley-Kelly, Lisa (Dave) Lape, and the late Mark Pickelheimer. Gramps to Sarah Willison, Amanda (Justin) Oram. Lindsay Penley (Kelly), Lauren (Kyle) Flakne and Alex (Josh) Lape. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Passed away on August 29th at the age of 89. Funeral...
Wayne L. Fischer
August 19, 2020
FISCHER
Wayne L, Beloved husband of 40 years to Leigh A. (nee Woodward), loving father of Lindsay Fischer, brother of Ken (Darian) Fischer, devoted son of the late Clifford Fischer and Muriel Balz, survived by his special dog Louie. August 19, 2020, age 62. Funeral service will be Saturday August 29th 11AM at Armstrong Chapel United Methodist...
Joan C. "Jean" Hertzenberg Jones
August 12, 2020
HERTZENBERG JONES
Joan C. “Jean” (nee Coghlan), beloved wife of the late Ed Hertzenberg and the late AC Jones. Loving mother of Jacki (the late Tom) Heard, Ned (Beth) Hertzenberg and Steve (Gina) Hertzenberg. Devoted grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four. She was also the stepmother of Michael Jones and Mary Ann Jones. Jean passed away...
James J. Meyer
July 30, 2020
MEYER
James J. Meyer, Sr., beloved husband of the late Dolores A. Meyer (nee Murray) and the late Judy Meyer (nee Hutchinson) devoted father of James Meyer, Jr. (deceased), John (Betty), David (Gina), Robert (Emmie), Patrick, Janice Villari (Joseph), and Terri Blosser of Endwell, New York, dear brother of Jean Mills of Valrico, Florida and the late...
John R. "Butch" Pletz, Jr.
July 24, 2020
PLETZ
John “Butch” Robert Pletz, Jr., son of the late Dorothy and John Pletz, Sr., beloved husband of Judy (nee Judd), devoted step-father of Keith (Jennifer) Cowell and Kelly (Mike) Putt, devoted paw-paw of Kelsey Cowell, Kaleb Cowell, Trinity Putt, and Josh Cowell. Loving brother of Richard, Donald, Carol, Joann, and the late Linda. He is also...
Carmen D. Klima
July 20, 2020
KLIMA
Carmen D., cherished daughter of the late Rosemary (nee Wolfinger) Klima, loving sister of Rodney Klima and Jeffrey (Liz) Klima. Passed away in her home on Monday, July 20th at the age of 45. Carmen grew up in Lancaster, OH, graduating from William V. Fisher High School in 1993. She went on to complete her bachelor’s...
Jacqueline A. Lawrence
July 13, 2020
LAWRENCE
Jacqueline A. (nee Beck) Lawrence, (1944-2020) beloved wife of the late James Lawrence, cherished mother of Christopher (Jennifer), Valerie, and Sharon (Chris Ross) Lawrence. Devoted grandmother of Ricky, Caitlin, Kelly, Conner, Chloe, Caroline, and Cassandra. Great-grandmother of Olivia and David “Trey”. Loving sister of Dudley Beck, Linda Greiner, Vickie Burger, Laurie Carney, Jennifer Yuan and the...
Barb Steele-Mcmullen
July 11, 2020
STEELE
Barb Steele-McMullen, age 88, wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma “GG”, friend, and creator of the infamous STEELE FAMILY FUN WEEK. On July 11, 2020, she was reunited with her parents, William and Kathryn Geisler, sisters, Rose Mary and Dolores, and her late husband Bill McMullen. She also joined first true love, Ty Steele and her beloved...
Bob R. Kerns
July 9, 2020
KERNS
Bob R., beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Raleigh) Kerns, adored and cherished father of Julie Garmendia, Rebecca (Dr. Doug) Weikert, Jerry Sharkey, Jr., and Kelly Sharkey Biesenbender (Mark). Loving and devoted grandfather of Alex, Lily, and Olivia Garmendia; Robbie (Aven), Emmy, and Drew Weikert; Kierstin (Tyler) Miars, Schyler and Breckin Sharkey; and Shelby and Shea...
Wanda K. Pettyjohn
July 1, 2020
PETTYJOHN
Wanda Katherine (nee Adams), beloved wife for 68 years to Royce Pettyjohn, loving mother of Gary (Camie), Charlene, Barry (Billie). She is the cherished “Gram” of Steve, Heidi, Cameron, Adam, Noah, and Abigail and great-Gram to Elliot, Sarah, Parker, Murphy, Trevor, and one more little one that will arrive in November. She is also survived by...
Kimberly N. Hembree
June 30, 2020
HEMBREE
Kimberly Norah (nee Evans), beloved wife of William John Hembree, cherished daughter of Marie and the late Ken Evans, loving sister of Kenny (the late Andrea) Evans, Danny Evans, and Michelle (Ben) Reynolds, devoted aunt of Taylor Marie, Sydney, Adam, Andrew and Simon. Passed away on Tuesday, June 30th at the age of 50. All services...
Lorraine Carney
June 28, 2020
CARNEY
Lorraine (nee Leggett), beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Carney, cherished mother of Michael (Barbara) Carney and the late Christopher (Julia) Carney, devoted grandmother of six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carney passed away on Sunday, June 28th at the age of 91. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2nd from 9:30AM until the...
Muriel L Balz
June 27, 2020
BALZ
Muriel Lee (nee Bahlman), was born October 22, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Milton and Gladys (nee Beyland) Bahlman. She grew up in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, went to Miami University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Delta Phi and Delta Gamma social sorority. She met Cliff Fischer while working as a translator in Cincinnati...
Patricia A. Roma
June 22, 2020
ROMA
Patricia A., beloved daughter of the late Pasquale and Angelina (nee Russo) Roma, dear sister of the late Bernard J. (Lee) and Anthony J. (Jacquelyn) Roma. She is also the loving aunt to many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Passed away on Monday, June 22nd at the age of 90. Mass will be held privately...
Walter Rohrig
June 16, 2020
ROHRIG
Sylvester “Walt”, Jr., cherished father of Vickie (Joe) Prescott, Mark (Diane) Rohrig and the late Walter L. Rohrig. Loving grandfather of five and great-grandfather of ten. He was also the brother of the late Betty Attington and Leila Schenke. Passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 86. Mr. Rohrig was born in...
Jose Abirached
June 11, 2020
Dr. Jose Ghia Abirached, 99
Beloved father of Jose Jr (Pam), Amin (Connie), Leroy (Tammy) & Abbey Smith (Scott). Grandfather of Matt Abirached (Pam), Jessie Abirached, Sara Abirached, Aaron Abirached, and Kyler Abirached. Preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Livia, the love of his life. Resident of Cincinnati Ohio since 1962, passed peacefully...
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