Obituaries

March 14, 2017

DONAHUE

Rena Mae, age 91, peacefully went to be with her Lord on March 14, 2017. She is cherished daughter of the late John Esmond and Bertha Rhoades, beloved wife of the late Leonidas R. Donahue, devoted mother of Karen L. (Al Rose) and Herbert E. (Lynda) Donahue, loving grandmother of Karen R. Irvin, Christopher A. Donahue...

March 14, 2017

SCHWARTZ

Betty (nee Strong), beloved wife of 58 years to Morton G. Schwartz, cherished mother of Melody Eckroth, Michael (Lioubov) Schwartz, and Jodi (Kurt) Kastner. Nana of Brandon and Andrew Eckroth and Samuel and Joseph Kastner. Passed away on Tuesday, March 14th at the age of 84. Her family will gather together with friends on Friday, March...

March 10, 2017

Maryann Haven(nee Wilwers) Beloved wife of the late Sheldon, dear mother of the late Gene Haven and Annette Haven Miller, loving mother-in-law of Vicki Haven Martin, loving grandmother of the late Gregory Haven, sister of Henrietta Wilwers and the late Art, William, Delores, Rose and Joseph, also survived by many dear friends and neighbors. March 10, 2017. Age93. Visitation...

March 7, 2017

Eary

Air force

Ralph E. Beloved husband of the late Rea Jo Eary. Dear father of Chris Eary and Lesli Eary. Known for being an excellent golfer and good newspaper man. Longtime resident of Mariemont. Pass away on March 7, 2017 at the age of 88. All services will be private.

March 3, 2017

KREUZMAN

Henry B., 96, passed away in his Indian Hill home on March 3, 2017. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Ruth (nee Lindner); his five children Deborah Gladstone (Stephen), Denise Lorenz (David), Dianne Hill (Mark), Henry B. Kreuzman III (Mary Jo), and Joseph L. Kreuzman (Molly); his...

March 2, 2017

NEFF

James Wayne, Sgt USMC, beloved son of James C. Neff and Dianne P. Johnson, devoted brother of Harmony Krantz, Richard Schwartz, Crystal Barnes and Randal Neff, grandson of James and Joan Neff, loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his Marine Corps brothers and numerous friends. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday,...

February 27, 2017

CRAVER

Joy (nee Keller), beloved wife of the late Ray Craver, devoted mother of Mark Schreibeis and Laura (Joe) Carney, loving step-mother of Barb, Ray and Sue, cherished grandmother of Ryan, Lauren, Samantha, Will and Ashley. She is survived by her brother Dan Keller. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Passed away on...

February 21, 2017

CAZAVAN

Norman Alfred, resident of Valleycreek, Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 96. He was the devoted husband of the late Lily Shafer Cazavan. They met at the USO in the YWCA building on Walnut Street in Cincinnati in 1944. A few month later they married at a Chapel at Camp...

February 19, 2017

PLACE

Margaret S. (nee O’Hare), beloved wife of the late Henry F. Place, devoted mother of the late Sandra M. Schwartz, cherished grandmother of Lisa (Tony) Wood, Michelle Coleman and Erika (Nick) Timon, loving great-grandmother of Adam, Megan, Kaitlin, Timmy, Ethan and Jack. She was the sister of Miriam, her twin, Tony, and the late Ron, Beatrice...

February 17, 2017

ROBINETT

Elizabeth A. (nee Martin), beloved wife of 60 years to the late Donald V. Robinett, cherished mother of Dan (Lisa), Tom (Jody), and Rick, Donna (Mike) Kessler and Ann Brock. Devoted grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of two. Loving sister of Pat (the late Irv) Benken and Bob (Karen) Martin. Passed away on Friday, February 17th...

February 15, 2017

PENNINGTON

John “Gary”, loving companion of Liz Loring, father of Doug Pennington, brother of Doug Pennington and Mary K. Pennington. Active in the ministry, passionate about music, and animal and child welfare. He will be remembered for his kindness and gentleness. Passed away on Wednesday, February 15th at the age of 70. Services will be held privately....

February 13, 2017

BOLTON

Lois (nee Weingartner), beloved wife of 59 years to the late Roy Bolton, cherished mother of Brad (Marilyn) Bolton and Kathleen Bolton, devoted grandmother of Jessica Bolton. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ralph and Eva Weingartner. Passed away on Monday, February 13th at the age of 88. Lois loved animals. She would...

February 12, 2017

BARTCHY

Joanne R. (nee Russell), beloved wife of the late Richard E. Bartchy, dear mother of Carolyn Johnson (Phoenix Az), Dianne (Joey) Culotta (Abilene Tx) and the late Douglas R. Bartchy, loving grandmother of Jeff and Kristen Culotta, great-grandmother of Shiloh Culotta. February 12, 2017. Age +87. Visitation will be Saturday February 18th from 10:30 AM until...

February 12, 2017

SMITH

Michelle (nee Hirschauer), beloved wife of Stephen Smith, cherished mother Erin (Justin) Baughan, Rebecca (Mike Corrado) Hoyle, Rachael Hoyle and Sarah (Kevin Stratton) Hoyle, devoted grandmother of Lexi, Michael, Ava, Emma, Ella, McKenzie, Jeremy and Abby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Edna Hirschauer and her brother John Hirschauer. Passed away unexpectedly...

February 12, 2017

KELLER

Dorothy "Dottie" (nee Kayser), passed away on February 11th, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78. Dottie is predeceased by her parents John and Kathleen Kayser and her son John Keller. Dottie was loved by each of her 7 children Kimberly (Robert) Miller, James Keller, John Keller (deceased), Joseph (Julie) Keller, Patty (Rick Cowan)...

February 8, 2017

Marilyn M.Watson age 72, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH location. Marilyn was the loving daughter of the late Edgar J and Julia M Watson and is survived by her sisters Julianne (Tim) Roth, Betty Jane Watson, Carol (Ed) Grueter, Eileen (Larry) Thorpe, and Shirley (Steve) Vastine, 9 nieces and nephews, 20...

February 5, 2017

IRISH

Brenda D. (nee Slone), beloved wife of Jeff Irish, devoted mother of Lilly Alaina Irish, cherished daughter of Mary Hensley, and granddaughter of Hazel Lovell, loving sister of Katherine Seda, Diana Slone, Johnnie Riley, Teresa Slone, Michael Hensley, Robert Slone and James Slone. Passed away on Sunday, February 5th at the age of 51. Visitation will...

January 30, 2017

EICKELMAN

Eve Dunigan Moore, aged 88, beloved wife of the late Ernest B. Eickelman, married in 2000. Residing in Milford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017. Eve was a cherished daughter of Arthur and Lillian Dunigan, loving mother of Lora Lee Moore, and the late Michael Brent Moore, dear grandmother of Brent Moore, Brandy Moore...

January 28, 2017

Thomas A. Sharp

A son, a brother, a player, a coach. A husband, a father, a teacher, a Coach. A friend, a counselor, a great man, a coach. What became his favorite – a grandfather. Born February 6, 1940 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Tom Sharp was one of twelve children born to George and Irene...

January 27, 2017

MORAN, Sr.

Gary R., beloved husband of Joyce Ann (nee Wood), cherished father of Rob (Cristina) Moran, step-father of Mike (Amy) Meiners, Missy (Mark) Gabbard, Jeff (Lissa) Meiners, proud grandfather of Drew, Avery, Asher, MJ, Mason, John and Joe. He is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces and numerous friends. Passed away on Friday, January...