Obituaries

April 30, 2015

PLATT

Greta (nee Taylor), beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Platt, cherished mother of Tracey (Tom) Platt Moeller and Todd C. (Kimberly) Platt, devoted grandmother of Taylor Applegate and Austin and Shane Platt. Passed away on Thursday, April 30th at the age of 87. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 4th from 10AM until the...

April 14, 2015

April 14, 2015

SCHNEIDER

Robert E., beloved husband of Neldean (nee Kittle), dear father of Christopher (Norma) Schneider, Leslie Hudson and Nancy (Mike) Monahan, loving grandfather of Christina Mitchell, Henry Ostos, Brandon, Ginnifer and Devin Schneider, Justin (Kim) Post, Jay (Kristin) Post and Russ (Anne) Eckert. Passed away at the age of 77 on April 14th. Visitation will be held...

April 9, 2015

GULDEN

Elizabeth “Libby” (nee Theis), died peacefully on Thursday, April 9th at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of David Parsons Gulden for 53 years, cherished mother of Julie (Doug) George, Nancy (John) Sheehy, Mary (Joe) Perrino and David Matthew (Danielle Luby) Gulden, devoted grandmother of 10 precious grandchildren. A visitation will be held...

April 8, 2015

MENKE

Anna May (nee Gray), beloved wife of the late Robert H. Menke, devoted mother of Mary (Mike) Menke Rogers, Patricia (Jim) Wahl and Catherine (Don) Smith, loving grandmother of Colin and Anne Smith and Emma, Harry and James Wahl. She is also survived by her great-grandson, Gavin Smith. Passed away on Wednesday, April 8th at the...

April 4, 2015

Jerry R. Swormstedt died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 4, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 80.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 21 years Joan, son Tedd and his wife Pam Kalkhoff, grandchildren Ted, Brad, Carly, Jenna, Alexandra, Samantha, daughter in-law Cindy Swormstedt, step-daughters Sheelah (Tom) Buse, children Grace...

March 26, 2015

BARROWS

Ruth J. (nee Jolly), beloved wife of 61 years to the late Alvin H. Barrows, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Ruth was the cherished mother of Amy (Harry) Nisonger, Rick (Sue) Barrows, and Ann (Dick) Satterfield. Ruth is survived by 8 grandchildren: Laura Sims, Timothy Nisonger, Tom & Bill Barrows, and Will, Emily,...

March 24, 2015

CRACHIOLO

Joseph A., beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Russo) Crachiolo, cherished father of Jack (Mary Ellen) Crachiolo, loving grandfather of Joe (Lisa) Crachiolo and Angie (Lamberto) Galang, great-grandfather of Ryan Galang, brother of Mary Smith and the late Steve, Tony, Frances Crachiolo and Ann Pace. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away...

March 23, 2015

HIGDON

Lawrence, Beloved husband of Donna Higdon, father of 3, step-father of 6, grandfather of 15. March 23, 2015. Visitation will be Friday March 27th from 10AM until time of funeral service 12 noon at Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church 8000 Miami Ave. (45243)

March 23, 2015

LANG

Francis R. "Frank", beloved husband of the late Marie V. (nee Vitale) Lang, passed away March 23rd at the age of 94. Frank was born in Lowell, OH to John L. and Mary (nee Huck)Lang. He graduated from Lowell High School. He was known as "The Piano Man" as he very much enjoyed playing the piano....

March 22, 2015

MAREK

Leonard (“Len”) John Marek left his earthly home on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Len was born in Salisbury, Missouri on October 10, 1941. He attended Moberly Junior College and graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1965. He met Sherie Lynch Marek in college and they married in 1965. Len joined the training program for...

March 13, 2015

SPITERI

Ruth Ann, beloved daughter of the late Harry A. and Alice (nee Cousins) Spiteri, cherished sister of Lisa Sackett, John & Nicolette Spiteri, and Mary & John Long, devoted aunt of Rachel, Chris & Eric Sackett, Eric Pritchard, Jason, Brian, and Alison Long, she is also survived by numerous cousins including close cousin to Rob &...

March 11, 2015

Barbara Ann Tedesco (nee Ehlers); beloved wife of the late Carl A. Tedesco; cherished mother of Bill Tedesco, Gail Hucker and Carol (Glenn) Bladh; devoted grandmother of Allison Kojak, Michael Tedesco, Matthew Hagerty, Kelsey Randall and Kirsten Bladh; loving great-grandmother of Emilja, Everett, and Ellis Kojak, as well as Devin and Jayden Tedesco. She and her late husband lived...

March 9, 2015

NICHOLSON

Helen, (nee Rough), beloved wife of the late John Nicholson, devoted grandmother of Mark (Ayse) Nicholson and Robert Nicholson, cherished great-grandmother of Lila, Jemma, Keira, Matilda “Tilly”, Robert and Savannah Nicholson. Passed away at the age of 98 on March 9, 2015. Visitation will be held on Friday, Marc 13th from 10AM until the time of...

March 9, 2015

Elmer J. Moerschel, beloved husband for 53 years of the late Dorothy (nee Gieseke), cherished father of Sheree (Don) Stephan, passed away at the age of 97 on March 9, 2015. A 1937 graduate of Withrow High School and a WW II veteran. Faithful servant of the Oakley Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shrine Temple. A graveside memorial service...

March 6, 2015

Erica Michelle Meno returned to her heavenly home on March 6, 2015. Nicknamed, “GaGa,” she was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 38 years old. She graduated from Sycamore High School, Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University. Erica had a zest for life and just loved being with her family. She loved sports of all kind...

March 2, 2015

SCOVANNER

Lovetta Rethaford Linser, dear wife of the late Clem Scovanner, Sr., loving mother of Clem (Judy) Scovanner, Jr., Anita Scovanner Ramsey, Lee (Cindy) Scovanner; beloved grandmother of Josie Grim, Adam Scovanner, Amy Coghill, Elena and Zeb Ramsey, Cassie, John and Melissa Scovanner as well as five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Passed away on March 2nd...

February 28, 2015

FRY

Peggy Jo (nee Cope), beloved mother of Chalk (Angie) Fry, Jr., Joseph (Amy) Fry and Kelly (Chris) Ross, devoted grandmother of Chalk III, Emily, Jack, Elizabeth, Spencer, Anna, Will and Abby. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sheereen Gunn. Passed away on February 28th at the age of 74. Visitation will be held on...

February 26, 2015

REILLY

Anne C. (nee Herbert), beloved wife of Mike Reilly, cherished mother of Linda Groves, Renee (Keith) Koerner, Sue (Don) Buescher, Miki Reilly-Howe and Mary (Kevin) Doan, devoted grandmother of Megan, Chris, Amanda, Michael, Patrick, Paul, Mitchell, Alex and Max, loving great-grandmother of seven. Passed away on February 26th at the age of 80. Visitation will be...

February 26, 2015

BOOKMAN

Margaret J. “Peggy” (nee Andrews), was called home to be with the Lord in the glory of Heaven. She was the beloved wife of 65 years, Raymond E. “Gene” Bookman, cherished mother of Steve (Kristine) Bookman and Becky (Jeff) Zackerman, devoted grandmother of Katie and Caroline Zackerman. Passed away on February 26th at the age of...