Obituaries

July 28, 2016

July 27, 2016

FERGUSON

Bertha Jane “Tootie” (nee Crabtree), loving mother of James Ferguson, sister of Elizabeth Gross, daughter of the late J.D. and Nannie Crabtree, grandmother of three and great-grandmother of three, aunt to many nieces and nephews, friend to many. Passed away on July 27th at the age of 95. Graveside service will take place on Monday, August...

July 26, 2016

JOHNSTON

Janet E. (nee Bach), devoted wife of the late James E. Johnston for over 50 years. Loving mother to Jeffrey (Tammy) Johnston, Beth (Dolf) Muccillo, and Scott (Nhatle) Johnston. Cherished grandmother of Eric, Brian, and Noah Johnston, Max Muccillo, and Colin and Heath Johnston. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Bach,...

July 18, 2016

John Raymond Schomaker, preceeded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary (nee Lantry) Schomaker and sister Theresa Burhns. Survived by his children Lisa Aumann (Jeremy), Michael Schomaker (Christopher Messier), Patrick Schomaker (Sara) and Kevin Schomaker (Erica), his grandchildren Emma and Joshua Aumann, Abby, Luke and Molly Schomaker and Matthew and Leah Schomaker, his siblings Fran Herzog, Kathleen Schomaker,...

July 17, 2016

PATTEN

Margaret Louise (Peg) (nee Henke), beloved wife of the late W. Russel Patten, loving mother of Patricia (Ray) Normile, dear grandmother of Daniel (Patty) Normile and Christine (Charles) Fagerstrom, cherished great-grandmother of Ellie and J.P. Normile, Will and Laney Fagerstrom, beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Christine Henke. Passed away July 17, age 98 ¾....

July 3, 2016

BENTON

Carol G., wife of the late Corning Benton, loving mother of Kay Gettelman Hasty (Jack), Ray Gettelman (Debi), and Gail Gettelman Ewald (Ray), step-mother of Jeffrey Benton (Leslie), Lisa Benton, Carol Benton Settle (Thomas), Elizabeth Benton Goins (Kenneth), and Stacey Benton, dear grandmother of 14. Longtime resident of Mariemont. Passed away on July 3rd at the...

July 1, 2016

REILLY

E. Mike, beloved husband of the late Anne C. (nee Herbert), cherished father of Linda Groves, Renee (Keith) Koerner, Sue (Don) Buescher, Miki Reilly-Howe and Mary (Kevin) Doan, devoted grandfather of Megan, Chris, Amanda, Michael Patrick, Paul, Mitchell, Alex and Max, great-grandfather of eight. Passed away on Friday, July 1st at the age of 84. Visitation...

June 30, 2016

SAUM

James Charles, born March 27, 1958 in Omaha, NE, died June 30, 2016 in Mason, OH.

Age 58 years 3 months 3 days, dear son of Burnell and Mary (Mason) Saum died after a lengthy illness in the home of his sister, Judy & John Schehr . Siblings are: Douglas Saum (Judith),...

June 27, 2016

Salvatore Giovanni Rose - OBITUARY

November 6, 2002 – June 27, 2016

Salvatore Giovanni Rose went to his eternal reward on June 27, 2016, after suffering for seven days from a ruptured brain aneurysm. During that week at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Sal was fortified by the Sacrament of the Sick, an Apostolic Blessing,...

June 24, 2016

Blanche Moore (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Russ Moore, loving Aunt of Sharon Archer, Debbie and Michelle along with many other nieces and nephews, dear sister of Alice and Joan, dear friend of Jean Goodheart also survived by a special caregiver Tia. June 24, 2016. Age98. Graveside prayers will be Monday June27th 1:30 PM 10101 Montgomery Rd....

June 22, 2016

Maureen “Molly,” Beloved wife of John E. Matre, loving mother of John D., Jeff, Doug, Lisa Russo (T.J.), Kevin (Elizabeth Komoroski) and Steve, dear grandmother of Joey, dear daughter of John Patrick and Margaret Conroy, sister of Kathy Sexton (Pat), John Conroy (Denise), Mike Conroy, Micki Novak (Matt), Tom Conroy (Lee Anne) and Tim Conroy (Connie). June 22, 2016....

June 17, 2016

David F. Burger, beloved husband of Pam Burger (nee Reuter), loving father of Neil Burger (Jennie) and Sarah Baughan (Aaron), dear grandfather of Annie Burger and Lyla Baughan, dear son of Vera Burger and the late A. Paul Burger, brother of Vaughn Burger (Esvietta), Lisa Bisbee (Bob), Eric Burger (Kathy) also survived by many nieces and nephews. June 17,...

June 16, 2016

GARDNER

Charles “Charlie, devoted father of Marcia Gardner (Derrick Cooke), devoted grandfather of Olivia Cooke, loving boyfriend of Darlene Shelton. He passed away on Thursday, June 16th at the age of 70. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 20th from 5-7PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236). Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday June...

June 8, 2016

McHargue

James Luther, dear brother of Virginia McHargue, Jessie Keen, Lois Hodges and the late Irene Vearil, Laura McHargue and William McHargue, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away on Thursday, June 8th at the age of 75. Visitation will be on Monday, June 13th from 9:30AM until the time of funeral service...

May 25, 2016

GRATSCH

Gary L., beloved husband of Sharon (nee Hinkle), dear father of Brian (Ashley) and Adam Gratsch and Kathryn (Corey) Brand, special grandfather of Addison and Lucas Gratsch, Ellianna Gratsch and Connor Brand. He also leaves behind 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 25th at the age of 64. Visitation...

May 25, 2016

FRONK

John Kenneth II, cherished husband of Jennifer (nee Pierce), dear son of John K. Fronk and the late Kathy Fowee, loving father of Taylor Fonk, Nathan Croley, Bradley Fronk and step-father of Kendall Renee Honican, grandfather of Eleanor Ann Marie DeWitt, brother of Joseph Fronk, Bridgette Fronk and Chrissy Shell. He is also survived by numerous...

May 17, 2016

PARKS

Russell Whidden, born August 17, 1919, in Springfield, MA, died peacefully in his sleep May 4, 2016, in Cincinnati, OH. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathryn Hirs Parks and his brothers Warren Wright Parks and Edgar Eugene Parks, he is survived by daughters Kathryn Parks Bechtle and Ann Parks McCray and son Russell Whidden Parks, Jr,...

May 16, 2016

HERVEY

Barbara A. (nee Burch), beloved wife of 15 years to the late James Hervey, cherished mother of Natalie (Ron) Mullholand, Sandy (Bill) Schwab, Beth (Mike) Burcham and Emily (Shawn Powers) Hervey, devoted grandmother of Lucas, Will, Ryan, Peyton, AJ, Jack, loving sister of Stan and Rose Ann Burch, Joe and Pat Burch, Bill Zoller and the...

May 13, 2016

KERN

William Gordon, age 80, adored husband of 57 years to Patricia, father of David and Shawn and grandfather to AnnaBeth and Matthew. Passed May 13th very unexpectedly from aortic valve surgery. Born May 11, 1936, to Karl and Cozette Kern. He grew up in Madisonville where his parents opened first Cincinnati Dairy Queen. Bill graduated from...

May 12, 2016

TAYLOR

Marilyn (nee Carroll), beloved wife of 63 years to the late Rev. Mervin Taylor, cherished mother of Rena Taylor, Barry (Sherry) Taylor, Kevin (Debbie) Taylor, and Darla Taylor, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother to many, sister of Maxine Cavinder. Passed away on Thursday, May 12th at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Monday, May...