Obituaries

April 10, 2024

Daniel E. Kastrup, beloved husband of Anna K. “Ann” (nee Bruehl) Kastrup, cherished father of Daniel (Pamela) Kastrup, Jr., James (Amy) Kastrup, Marie McMasters, John (Tammy) Kastrup, and the late David (the late Christine) Kastrup; devoted grandfather of Daniel, Stephen, Brian, James Jr., Jason, Matthew, Kyle, Kara, Andrew, Megan, Alison, and Kevin, and great-grandfather of 10; loving brother of...

April 6, 2024

Ken Fischer passed away peacefully in his home on April 6th, 2024. Ken was a very devoted father, grandpa, husband and friend. Ken is a shining example of what dedication and hard work can accomplish. He was a true leader and mentor to so many. Ken was an incredibly funny man, always finding joy and laughter in the mundane....

April 4, 2024

Baumeister, Bradley W., beloved husband of Anita K. (nee Banks) Baumeister, loving father of Elizabeth Osoffsky, Eleanor Sartorius, Laura Baumeister, and B. William Baumeister, dear grandfather of five and great-grandfather of two. He is also a cherished brother of Dorothy Diehl and former husband of Grace Baumeister.

Bradley passed away in his home on April 4th at...

April 2, 2024

Elmer Lee Gassett, 79, of Madisonville, Ohio died Tuesday April 2,2024 at his home.

He retired from Maketewah Country Club serving the country club for years and later retired from the country club. Elmer served as a House Chairman (2 years), Trustee (1 year), and a member of the Royal Knight Lodge #1596 for over 15 years....

April 2, 2024

Edwin “Ed” Hopping passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born in Milford, Ohio on June 11, 1934 and was raised in Batavia, Ohio. In 1953, Ed met his beloved wife, Dolores (nee Martin) “Dee,” at Miami University. They were wed on October 13, 1956 and shared a beautiful marriage of 67 years....

April 1, 2024

Carol Jean Stoecklin (née Pritchett) of Cincinnati died peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 95. Carol was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 24,1929. In addition to St. Louis, Carol and her parents lived in Indianapolis, Indiana where she graduated from Thomas Howe High School. After high school Carol moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where she...

March 26, 2024

WELLS, Rev. Oliver “Gene”, 88, Mason, passed away in the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The youngest of seven children, he was born on November 10, 1935 to Oliver Clarence and Emma (Thornberry) Wells, in Ashland, KY.

Gene graduated from Ashland High School and attended Asbury College (now Asbury University), in Wilmore, KY, graduating...

March 24, 2024

Jerry Edward Striker October 23, 1960 - March 23, 2024 Jerry Edward Striker age 63 of Cincinnati passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 after a battling brain cancer. He was born in Uhricksville, Ohio on October 23, 1960 to Edna Striker (Boles) and the late James Edward Striker. He is preceeded in death by his father James Edward Striker...

March 22, 2024

It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Robert Barton Grant. Robert died peacefully on Friday March 22nd, 2024.

Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sharon Grant, his loving children Alisa (Don) McCloud, Tracy Wagner, Steven Grant, and Amanda Hobbs, his cherished grandchildren Joshua, Jasmine, Jessica, Zachary, and...

March 19, 2024

Catherine (Kay) Louise Woebkenberg (nee Schubeler), aged 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th at Bethesda North Hospital. A natural caretaker, she enjoyed a lengthy career in nursing before retiring to Florida with her husband, Tom, where her days were filled with friends, golf, books, and endless amounts of laughter. She moved back to Ohio in 2017 to be...

March 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kennith Todd Jones. After fighting a valiant battle with leukemia, he passed away on March 19th. He was only 42.

He was a beloved brother, devoted family man, Steelers fan, fisherman, and a cherished friend, who left us too soon. Kenny's warmth, his unwavering...

March 19, 2024

Beverly Ann Brausch (née Hehemann) left us on March 19, 2024, after a too-short 76 years. Bev was a devoted wife to her husband Tim, the best mother that her son Rick (Tracy) Vonder Brink and daughter Noelle (Clint) Schwartz could possibly want, and a best friend as well as a sister to Bonnie (the late Jerry) Federle. Her...

March 18, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of John Patrick McDonald. Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and best friend.

He was born in Madeira on April 11, 1951, and passed away surrounded by his family on March 18, 2024, at the age of 72.

Pat was the cherished father of Amber (Donny) Kennedy, Amy (Brandon)...

March 8, 2024

WEBB

Teri L. (nee Willsey), beloved wife of Kenneth R. Webb, loving mother of Jenifer Woods, Jeremy Woods, and Jessica (Darin) Riley, devoted grandmother of Kailee Taylor, Isaiah, and Karter Johnson, and Charli, Bentley, and Mila Riley, loving sister of Tommy (Diane) Willsey and the late Becky Hixon and James Willsey. She also leaves behind her closest...

March 8, 2024

Marilyn Jane Whedon (nee Sargent) passed from this world Friday March 8 after a great run of 91 years. Most prominent in her life were a great faith in God, the gift of sharing joy with others and love of family.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 27th, 12PM until the time of Memorial Service...

March 8, 2024

BARKER

Kathleen "Kathy" Rae (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Richard "Rick" Barker and the late William "Bill" Shipp. She was the cherished mother of Charles "Marshall"(Lori) Barker, Amanda "Mandy"(David)Alexander, and Melanie Barker-Ball. Kathy was the cherished stepmother of Amber (Glen) Brinson, Katie (the late Shannon Sullivan) Shipp-Sullivan, William "Billy" (Sierra) Shipp Jr., and...

February 24, 2024

BOMKAMP

Judith Lee (nee Fitzpatric), loving mother of James L. Bomkamp and John L. (Kelly) Bomkamp, devoted grandmother of Jake (Abby), Luke, John, Joseph, Jeremy Bomkamp, loving sister of Charles (Nancy), Richard (Kathi), Dennis (Debbie), and the late Bill (Linda) and Michael (Mary Ellen) Fitzpatric.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

February 23, 2024

FELDKAMP

Margaret “Betty” E. (nee Penn) passed away peacefully on February 23rd, just two weeks shy of her 97th birthday.

She was a beloved wife to the late Paul Schlosser and the late Albert Feldkamp; a cherished mother to Linda Teubner, Scott (Amy) Schlosser, Mark (Karen) Schlosser, and Paul (Kristen) Schlosser Jr.; devoted grandmother to...

February 20, 2024

Gayle E. (nee Eason) Blais, treasured mother of Jolie Harris, Mark

Harris, Scott Harris, and Robin Harris Jackson (George). Cherished

grandmother to Christopher Cartheuser, Lauren Cartheuser, and Brooke (Jerel) Bristol. Proud, loving great grandmother to Novalee, Theo, Mason, and Adonis. Stepmother to Rob Blais, Susan Blais, Sheila (Hank) Cook, Michael Blais, and Betsy Blais. She...

February 4, 2024

Arnold Bernard Cantor died peacefully on the morning of February 4, 2024. A resident of Fairfax, OH since 1975, Arnold was born on November 3rd, 1942, to Margaret Klapper and Arnold Benjamin Cantor in Cincinnati, OH.

Arnold attended Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus during his elementary and high school years. He learned to...