Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas

James L. Farley

James L. Farley

May 3, 2025

James L. Farley, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Rock Creek, West Virginia, on January 24, 1942, to Azel and Essie Farley, the youngest of eight children.

Jim graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1960, where he...

Judith G. Brinkmoeller

Judith G. Brinkmoeller

May 3, 2025

Judith Brinkmoeller (née Griswold)

January 17, 1941 – May 3, 2025

Judith (Judy) Brinkmoeller, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 3,

2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 84.

Born in Wisconsin on January 17, 1941, Judy’s life was defined by compassion, resilience,...

Jack Lardinais

Jack Lardinais

April 30, 2025

Jack Lardinais, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at The Lodge Skilled Nursing Home in Loveland, OH.

He was born on April 17th, 1937, in Toledo, OH, the son of Robert and Adeline Lardinais.

Jack spent many years working alongside his father installing hardwood flooring before eventually...

Robert L. Clark

Robert L. Clark

April 29, 2025

Robert L. Clark, Jr. passed away on April 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Debora (née Stites). He is also survived by his three children, Andrea Shah (Neenad), Amy Clark, and Adam Clark, as well as his grandchildren, Kiran Shah, Devan Shah, Lily Clark, and...

Gail A. Eschmeyer

Gail A. Eschmeyer

April 15, 2025

Gail A. Eschmeyer (nee Lindhorst) 77 of Loveland returned to her heavenly home on April 15th, 2025. Gail was a dynamic woman, who loved fiercely and believed in the power of family. She was a devoted mom, grandma, sister, daughter, wife, friend and aunt who loved family gatherings, talking deep into the evening with those she loved the most....

Maximilian Paul “Max” Schneider

Maximilian Paul “Max” Schneider

April 14, 2025

Maximilian Paul “Max” Schneider, cherished son of Theodore J. “Ted” and Alice A. (nee Schwab) Schneider, loving brother of Alex (Bethany), Sam (Karsen), Dan, and David; beloved grandson of Paul R. and Mary Claire (nee Koehl); devoted uncle of Amelia and Rylan, and another nephew on the way; his aunts Mary Sue (Schwab), Jeannine Wadsworth (nee Schwab) and Paula...

Patricia L. Case

Patricia L. Case

April 5, 2025

Patricia Louise Case (née Zike)

April 4, 1934 – April 5, 2025

Patricia Louise Case, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully the day after she turned 91. She was the devoted wife of William L. Case for 69 years and a cherished matriarch to a large and loving family.

Patricia...

Eloise M. Clark

Eloise M. Clark

April 1, 2025

Eloise Margaurite Clark, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1922, in Decatur, Illinois.

Eloise lived a long, full life centered around love, family, and kindness. She cherished spending time with those she loved—especially when it meant gathering for a home-cooked meal, heading out for a good...

Antonia M. ""Toni"" Brown

Antonia M. ""Toni"" Brown

March 17, 2025

Antonia (Toni) M. Brown, age 95, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Toni was born on February 5, 1930, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Frank and Mary Regan. She grew up in Waterbury and graduated in 1952 from The Teachers College of Connecticut (now Central Connecticut State University)....

Ronald L. Losekamp

Ronald L. Losekamp

March 9, 2025

Ronald L. Losekamp passed away on March 9th, 2025, at the age of 67.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1958.

He is survived by his spouse, Patty (Partin) Losekamp. Beloved father of April (Andrew) Eisenberg and Amber (Jake) Calahan and loving papa of Claire and Emma Calahan. Loving brother of Jim (Karen), Ken...

Rachel Dean

Rachel Dean

February 26, 2025

Rachel Dean (nee Williams), beloved wife of Robert Dean, loving mother of three and grandmother of 9.

Passed away on Wednesday, February 26th at the age of 71.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 28th from 5-8PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236) Kenwood.

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Patricia E. Manhardt

Patricia E. Manhardt

February 25, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Eileen Manhardt (nee McErlane), deeply beloved by many, passed away

on February 25, 2025. She was 63 years old. She is survived by her children, Robert

(Katie) Manhardt, Laura (Conner) Manhardt, and Jonathan Manhardt, her

grandchildren, Knox Manhardt and Macie Manhardt, and her sisters Mollie (Craig)

Auberger, Iduna “Peggy”...

Charles Randall Singer

Charles Randall Singer

February 23, 2025

Charles Randall Singer, “Randy,” passed away on February 23, 2025 after a long illness,

at the age of 72. He was born on January 24, 1953, and lived in Madisonville most of his

life.

Randy is survived by his brother Michael and his sister-in-law Connie, as well as several

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Maridel P. Ely

Maridel P. Ely

February 21, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Maridel Ely shares the news of her death on February

21, 2025, at the age of 91.

Maridel was born and raised in Cincinnati, completing high school at Norwood High

where she met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Ely. They attended Miami University in

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Robert J. Schmitz

Robert J. Schmitz

February 19, 2025

Robert Joseph Schmitz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed

away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, music, and community spirit. A

graduate of Dartmouth College, Class of 1949, Robert’s love for learning and passion

for music shaped his life in profound ways.

Robert’s musical journey began...

Daniel E. "Danny" Hunt

Daniel E. "Danny" Hunt

February 16, 2025

Daniel E. “Danny” Hunt, cherished son of Robert M. and Nancy E. (nee Burkholder) Hunt, devoted brother of Rob (Tiffany) Hunt, and adoring uncle to Zachary, Elijah, Seth, and Sara Hunt. He was also a cousin, a nephew, and a generous friend to way too many people to mention by name. But what could be considered the most important...

Joyce C. Scharringhausen

Joyce C. Scharringhausen

February 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Catherine Scharringhausen [nee Burger], who passed away surrounded by her family on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 84.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose love and affection touched the lives of all who knew her.

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Grace E. Seibel

Grace E. Seibel

February 15, 2025

Grace E. Seibel (nee Fischer), 90, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 12, 1934, in Madeira, Ohio, Grace dedicated most of her life to her husband and 4 children, and was “Grammy” to her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded...

Theodore "Ted" H. Balanger

Theodore "Ted" H. Balanger

February 7, 2025

Theodore “Ted” H. Balanger, beloved husband of Judy (nee Massaro), the late Janet and the late Thelma. Son of the late Lewis “Lew” and Kathleen Balanger. Father of Frederick “Fritz” Lewis (Lainey) Balanger and Kenneth Paul (Tonia) Hance. Grandfather of Jamie, Sean, Brandy, Stephen, Jeremy, Sheena, and the late Taylor. Great-grandfather of many. Brother of Rose Robbins.

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Mary Loue "Wawa" Philpot Mardis

Mary Loue "Wawa" Philpot Mardis

February 6, 2025

Mary Loue Philpot Mardis “Wawa” was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert and Dorothy (nee Dance) Philpot. Mary Loue graduated from Oak Hills High School in 1975. During which time she met and married her best friend and the love of her life, Jack, on September 13, 1980.

Wawa was the cherished mother of Scarlett...