Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Niwanna Sturk

Niwanna Sturk

Jan 27, 2021

Niwanna (nee Rapier) Sturk of Maineville. Beloved wife of 40 years to Douglas Sturk. Loving mother of Samantha (Wayne Keith) Sturk, Dustin (Nicole) Sturk and Douglas (Mary) Sturk, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Jordan Hale, Bradley Keith, Abigail Keith, Declan Sturk and Daxton Sturk. Daughter of the late William and Dora Rapier. Dear sister of William Dewayne Rapier, Michael Rapier and...

Gregory "Greg" Vann Smith

Gregory "Greg" Vann Smith

Jan 27, 2021

Gregory (Greg) Vann Smith, most recently of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, but long-time resident of Loveland, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 27. He was born on June 29, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa. Greg is survived by his wife Sonia, whom he considered his beloved and devoted best friend; sons Zachary Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Camerin...

Claire V.  Ledford

Claire V. Ledford

Jan 27, 2021

Claire V. Ledford of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2021 at the age of 74. Born on January 13, 1947 in Mariemont, Ohio, daughter of Clarence and Garnette (nee Nichols) Vallandingham. Growing up in Blanchester, Ohio, she was a friend to many and a profound member of the community. Claire served on the Blanchester School Board for 24...

Jonathan W. Weeks

Jonathan W. Weeks

Jan 25, 2021

Jonathan W. Weeks, age 61, of Loveland, passed away January 25, 2021. Jon was the beloved husband of 32 years to Angela Weeks, loving father of Andrew Weeks, devoted stepfather of Candace Mayer and Leigh (Kevin) Copeland, proud grandfather of Samantha Copeland and Ronan Copeland, dear son of Wyatt and the late Norma Weeks, and dear brother of Anne Weeks....

Aban A Wadia

Aban A Wadia

Jan 25, 2021

Aban A Wadia of Symmes Township, Ohio. Beloved wife of Aspi Wadia. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Farah W. and Matthew Brink, Shernaz Wadia and Ryan Marmion, and Holly Wadia. Devoted Grandmother of Audrey Brink, Joshua Brink, Zachary Brink, Madison Marmion, and Morgan Marmion. Aban passed away suddenly Monday January 25, 2021 age 72. Friends and family will be received...

Helen Lois Lane

Helen Lois Lane

Jan 25, 2021

Helen (nee Paff) Lane, of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Charles Lane, Jr. Loving mother of Cindy (Bob) Kamp and Randy (Cathleen) Lane. Cherished grandmother of Jason Kamp, Meghan Jez, Jordan Kamp, Bradley Lane and Nathan Lane. Great grandmother of Charlie Jez, Joey Jez, Elizabeth Lane and Isabella Lane. Dear sister of Sr. Catherine "Mikey" Paff and the late...

Bruce Herbert Adler

Bruce Herbert Adler

Jan 25, 2021

Bruce Herbert Adler of Goshen, OH. Born on November 15, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 71. Loving father of Shane (Brooke) Adler. Proud grandfather of Kaitlyn Adler and Austin Adler. Dear brother of Marjorie Adler and the late Robert L. Adler. Cherished son of the late Herbert Oscar and Gertrude Matilda...

Lester "Buck" Martin Fordyce Jr.

Lester "Buck" Martin Fordyce Jr.

Jan 24, 2021

Lester "Buck" Martin Fordyce Jr. of Goshen, OH. Born on January 26, 1943 in Charleston, WV. Went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 53 years to Marie Elizabeth (nee Martin) Fordyce. Loving father of Lester Martin (Leslie) Fordyce III and Dennis Mitchell (Sabrina) Fordyce Sr. Proud grandfather of...

Clarence "Harry" Vernon Brown

Clarence "Harry" Vernon Brown

Jan 23, 2021

Clarence "Harry" Vernon Brown of Goshen, OH. Born on May 4, 1945 in Crab Orchard, KY. Passed peacefully on January 23, 2021 at the age of 75. Loving father of Riley (Sonsee) Brown and Nick (Jenalyn) Brown. Proud grandfather of Colten Brown. Dear brother of Geraldine (Kenneth) Deatherage, Shelby "Bill" (Sandy) Brown and Lloyd (Terri) Brown. Cherished son of the...

Edward "Ed" Frederick Zinsmeister

Edward "Ed" Frederick Zinsmeister

Jan 23, 2021

Edward "Ed" Frederick Zinsmeister of Goshen, OH, formerly of Loveland, OH. Born on September 4, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 79. Loving father of Vicki (Robbin) Bussell-Shanklin, Stephanie (Keith) Zinsmeister, Tracy (Brian) Damewood, Eddie (Angie) Zinsmeister and Rachael (Chris) Dickenson. Special friend Rob McCoy and Josh McCoy whom he loved like...

Kyle David Donaldson

Kyle David Donaldson

Jan 22, 2021

Kyle Donaldson of Blanchester, Ohio, died unexpectedly at his residence on January 22, 2021 at the age of 44. Born on August 3, 1976 at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL. He is survived by his wife, Amber Donaldson; children, Tyler (Kelsie Hickey) Donaldson and Shane Donaldson; parents, David (Joy) Donaldson, and Deborah (Mike) Rains; his sister, Tarah (James...

Connie  Lee Abirached

Connie Lee Abirached

Jan 22, 2021

Connie Abirached, 55, of Midland, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was the loving wife of Amin Abirached; proud mother of Sara (Garrett) Bergen, Aaron Abirached, and Kyler Abirached; beloved daughter of Vivian Frazier; dear sister of Phyllis Walker. Connie was preceded in death by her father, Carlisle Frazier. A memorial service to celebrate Connie's life will...

Donnie Martin

Donnie Martin

Jan 22, 2021

Donnie Martin of Goshen. Beloved father of Donnie (Jody) Martin II, Kevin (Catalina) Martin, Brandie Martin, Tommy (Amanda) Martin, and the late Kimberly McCoy. Dear father-in-law of Rob McCoy. Loving grandfather of Chase, Robert, Lynn, Tyler, Brooke, Savannah, Desiree, Jaxson, Tommy, Modesto, Cindy, Elizabeth, Jamie, Alexis, Tyler, Kelsey, and Hannah. Cherished great grandfather of 22. Devoted son of the late...

Grant Joseph Wolf

Grant Joseph Wolf

Jan 22, 2021

Grant Joseph Wolf of Loveland. Beloved son of Michael & Sara (Dowden) Wolf. Loving brother of Matthew and Julia. Cherished grandson of Steve & Joan Wolf and Stephen & Marcy Dowden. Devoted nephew of Doug & Laura Ruschman, Greg & Angie Dowden, and Chris & Lynn Dowden. Adored cousin of Hannah, Emily, Luke, Marshall, Maggie, and Colin. Passed away January...

Thomas William Domhoff

Thomas William Domhoff

Jan 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Thomas William Domhoff, loving husband and father of three, passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 70. Tom was born on July 2nd, 1950 in Covington, Kentucky to Christian and Flora Domhoff. Growing up, Tom spent most afternoons and evenings playing outside where his athleticism and passion for football shined. After graduating from Trinity...

Karen Faye Bowling

Karen Faye Bowling

Jan 20, 2021

Karen Faye (nee Collins) Bowling of Milford, OH. Born on September 1, 1974 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed peacefully on January 20, 2021 at the age of 46. Beloved companion of Kevin Saunders. Loving mother of Ashli (Devin) Dickman and Kara Bowling. Proud grandmother of Zoey and Zailey Dickman. Cherished daughter of Carla Faye Collins and the late Joey Wayne Collins....

Thomas Franklin Cox

Thomas Franklin Cox

Jan 19, 2021

Thomas Franklin Cox, 72, of Fayetteville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Continental Nursing Home. He was an Army Veteran and proudly served in the Vietnam War. He loved coon hunting and basketball, but most of all, he loved his family. Thomas was the beloved father of Tomi (Kevin) Tapley and stepfather of Danny White; proud grandfather...

Donald Bowlin

Donald Bowlin

Jan 19, 2021

Donald Bowlin of Maineville. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Bingham Bowlin. Loving father of Jeff (Terri) Bowlin, Connie (Keith) Nance, and Shawn (Jeff) Belmont. Cherished grandpa of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Nona, Helen, and Jewell. Passed away January 19, 2021 at the age of 81. Don was a member of Emery Lodge...

Paul Allen Guenther

Paul Allen Guenther

Jan 19, 2021

Paul Allen Guenther of Loveland. Loving husband of over 10 years to Laura Falgner. Cherished father of Harper Guenther. Beloved son of Gayle and the late John Guenther. Dear brother of Gabbie Block, Krystal Allen and the late Timmy Guenther. Son-in-law of David "Pop" Falgner. Proud uncle of Shelby (Hunter) Fiscus, Maggie (Jake England) Block and Madison Lawson. Great uncle...

Elaine H. Weyand

Elaine H. Weyand

Jan 19, 2021

Elaine H. Weyand of Loveland. Loving wife of William G. Weyand. Beloved mother of Lauren (TJ) Jones. Cherished grandmother of Tommy Jones. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Hughes. Passed away January 19, 2021 at the age of 67. Elaine was born and raised in Loveland and was a beloved teacher at Loveland Elementary School for 36 years....