Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas

Sharon E. Smith

Sharon E. Smith

October 28, 2019

Sharon Smith (nee Woods), devoted wife of the late Duane E. Smith.  Cherished mother of Amy (Mike) Wolf, the late Michelle (John) Griffin.  Dear sister to Thomas (Betty) Woods. Loving aunt to Traci (Bret) Wiederhold, Tom (Valerie) Woods, and great aunt to Joe Wiederhold, Emma Davidson, and Cecelia Woods.  Loved grandmother to Kadie Griffin. Passed away October...

Ronald M. Rose

Ronald M. Rose

October 24, 2019

ROSE, Ronald Morris, 75 years old, of Symmes Township, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. Ron was born in Vancouver, Washington, but lived in the greater Dayton area for a time. Ron served for seven years in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged as a Captain in 1975. Throughout his professional life Ron started,...

Patricia Meiszer

Patricia Meiszer

October 20, 2019

Patricia “Patty” (nee Niehoff), aged 90 passed away Sunday, October 20th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her late husband, Robert (Bob) Meiszer, a Homicide Detective for the Cincinnati Police Department . Patty was born to the late Hilda and Gregory Niehoff, May 9,1929 in Norwood, Ohio. Patty graduated from Norwood High School and went on to...

Patricia Meiszer

Patricia Meiszer

October 20, 2019

Patricia “Patty” (nee Niehoff), aged 90 passed away Sunday, October 20th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her late husband, Robert (Bob) Meiszer, a Homicide Detective for the Cincinnati Police Department . Patty was born to the late Hilda and Gregory Niehoff, May 9,1929 in Norwood, Ohio. Patty graduated from Norwood High School and went on to...

Barb J. Rothenberg

Barb J. Rothenberg

October 15, 2019

ROTHENBERG

Barb (nee Rose), beloved wife of Mike Rothenberg, who was by her side and a constant source of comfort throughout her entire 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving daughter of the late Mel and Rovenia (nee Hubbs) Rose, cherished sister of Mel (Tammy) Rose, Debbie Rose, Faye (the late Ed)...

Anthony J. "Tony" Beresford

Anthony J. "Tony" Beresford

October 12, 2019

Anthony J. “Tony” Beresford, age 58, son of the late Richard J. Beresford, Sr. and Jeanette M. (nee Everhart) Beresford.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Richard (Dee) Beresford, Jr., Theresa (Jerry) Rohne, Robert (Shiela) Beresford, Kathleen (Tom) Schmidt, Donald (Debbie) Beresford, Rita (the late Gary) Miller, Timothy (Donna) Beresford, Beverly Beresford, Jean (David) Williamson,...

James Arthur Weeks

James Arthur Weeks

October 12, 2019

James Arthur Weeks

Cincinnati – James Weeks, 76, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 12, 2019, at Hospice of Cincinnati from complications of dementia. He was born April 8, 1943 in Lyons, New York, the son of Virginia (Guilfoos) Weeks...

Richard W. "Dick" Gates, Jr.

Richard W. "Dick" Gates, Jr.

October 7, 2019

Beloved husband to Linda (nee Gratsch).  Devoted father to Debbie, Pam (Ed) Shannon, Mandie (Mark) Milliron, Erin (Joe) Roebel, and the late Ammie (Charlie Harmon) Gates.  Cherished grandfather to Gretchen, Olivia, Lindsey, Grace, Maggie, Norah, and Amelia.  Loving brother to Danny and Donny, and the late Diane Wilhelm. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Dick passed...

Marlene H. Ney

Marlene H. Ney

October 5, 2019

NEY

Marlene H. (Nee Niklas), beloved wife of the late Arthur M. Ney, Jr., cherished mother of Timothy (Julie) Ney, Peter Ney, Noreen (Thomas) Lundberg, Laura (John) Rives and Katherine (Steven) Weislogel, devoted grandmother of Rita, Rachel, Kristen, Aaron, Thomas, Madeline, Luke, Sara, Niklas, Andrew and Peter. Marlene considered her family...

John A. Moores

John A. Moores

October 3, 2019

John A., beloved husband of the late Angela (nee Puleo) Moores, cherished father of John (Beth) Moores, Mary Anne Moores, Linda (Jeff) Lampe, Art (Patty) Moores, Angela (Dan) Murphy, Geoffrey Moores, Julia Anne (Mike) Bober, Robert Moores and Christina (Jeff) Woebkenberg, devoted grandfather of 29 and great grandfather of 13.  Passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, at...

Anthony J. "Tony" Giordullo, Jr.

Anthony J. "Tony" Giordullo, Jr.

October 2, 2019

Anthony J. Giordullo, Jr., beloved husband of 57 years to Ruth M. (nee Morris) Giordullo, dear father of Anthony (Staci) Giordullo III, Andrew (Vickie) Giordullo and Nicholas Giordullo, devoted Papa of Sam, Alex, Caroline, Lucy, Anna, Katelyn, Christian, Nicholas, Jr., Lexy  and Amanda and loving great-grandfather of Ma’Niyah.  Passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, October...

Barbara Obermeyer

Barbara Obermeyer

September 28, 2019

Barbara A. (nee Bail), beloved wife of the late Joseph Obermeyer for 51 years, cherished mother of Truman (Diana) Obermeyer, Julie (Steve) Conarroe, Bill (Sheila) Obermeyer, devoted grandmother of Tori Obermeyer, Claire, Matt, and Will Conarroe.  Passed away on September 28th at the age of 86. Friends may visit with the family Monday October 7 from 9AM...

William Justin Wentz

William Justin Wentz

September 28, 2019

William Justin Wentz Sr., beloved husband of 61 years to Barbara Ann Wentz and wonderful son to the late Charles and Vera Wentz.  Brother to Peter William Wentz.  Loving father of Catherine (Wesley), Theresa (Kerry), Buzzy, David, Patricia (Scott), Michael (Jerri), and Holly.  Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Caroline, Abby, Lydia, Noah,...

Alan P. Lundstedt

Alan P. Lundstedt

September 13, 2019

LUNDSTEDT

Alan P., beloved husband of Lisbeth B. (nee Burgos), cherished father of Corinna (Sam) Gold, Stacy Lundstedt, and John Lundstedt, dear brother of Janet Lundstedt and John Lundstedt, devoted son of the late Elvin and Belle (nee Adams) Lundstedt, passed away on Friday, September 13th at the age of 67....

Michael E. Durbin

Michael E. Durbin

September 7, 2019

DURBIN

Michael Durbin, age 53, passed away on September 7th, 2019 at St Elizabeth Hospital Florence Kentucky.

He enjoyed collecting police cars, badges, police patches, and sports memorabilia. He also enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for over 40 years.  He was a wonderful husband, father, beloved...

Gregory E. Jahnigen

Gregory E. Jahnigen

September 6, 2019

JAHNIGEN

Gregory E., beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Stites) Jahnigen, loving father of Tracy Jahnigen and Melissa (Lee) Ballard, and the late Damien Jahnigen, devoted grandfather of Terri Bray, Taylor and Nathan Ballard, and great-grandfather of Damien and Adalind Bray. He is also survived by his sister, Hope Bronner....

John P. Kinsella

John P. Kinsella

September 5, 2019

John Patrick Kinsella. Johnny, Little John, JP. A truly tender hearted human with peircing eyes as blue as the sea that gave a glimpse into his soul. Soccer and volleyball player, avid gamer, skilled handyman, and concert afficianado. A loyal and devoted friend, son, brother, nephew, and cousin with demons he didn’t deserve. He had a smile...

Joan A. Gardner

Joan A. Gardner

September 3, 2019

GARDNER

Joan A. (nee Farmer), beloved wife of 60 years to the late James J. Gardner, cherished mother of Linda (the late Tom) Mueller, Lori Gardner Sommer, Spencer (Angie) Gardner and Peggy (Gary) Johns, devoted grandmother of Adam (Laura) Mueller, Eric (Keri) Mueller, Jonathan (Alli) Mueller, Maria Sommer, Matthew Gardner, Nathan...

Melville R. Bosse

Melville R. Bosse

August 25, 2019

BOSSE

Melville R., beloved husband of the late Stella (nee Hamblin), cherished father of Mark (Alice) Bosse, David (Patricia) Bosse and the late Stephen (Elaine) Bosse, devoted grandfather of Shari, Kristine, Shawn, Heather, Justin, Kelli and Laura, loving great-grandfather of Mikayla and Gwendolyn Elverson, Aliana Lester, Carson, Brady and Ryland Watkins,...

Clare Rita Holthaus

Clare Rita Holthaus

August 24, 2019

HOLTHAUS

Clare Rita (nee Koehne), beloved wife of the late Paul Holthaus, cherished mother of Sue (the late Paul) Moran, Jerry (the late Joyce) Holthaus, Judy (Mike) Morrison, Carol (Jack) Huesing, Mary (Dave) Korengel and Karen (John) Melin, devoted grandmother of Sarah Burkardt, Paul Moran, Lindsay Taulbee, Kristen Moore, Jeff Morrison,...