Obituaries

Obituaries

John Marshall Lake

John Marshall Lake

May 2, 2020

John Marshall Lake, 84, a native Charlottean, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Montgomery, OH. He was the beloved husband of Louise Lake (nee Pharr) for 63 years; loving father of Linda (Thomas) Gaenzle, and Sally (Craig) Baucke; cherished grandfather of Spencer Baucke, Cooper Baucke and Camden Baucke; and cherished great grandfather of Nolan Baucke; brother of...

Rob Faessler

Rob Faessler

May 2, 2020

LOVELAND – Rob Faessler, beloved son of E. Joseph (Deborah) Faessler and the late Mary L. (James) Kemen, passed away May 2, 2020 at the age of 47. Loving father to Ryan and Bradley; dear brother to Joe (Amy) Faessler and Amy (Clarke) Cummings; dear uncle to Kyle, Luke, Evan, Clarke and Soleil; dear nephew to the late John (Judy)...

Nancy Nash

Nancy Nash

May 1, 2020

Nancy Nash of Montgomery. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Nash Jr. Loving mother of Jay (Suzanne) Nash and Amy (John) Carbone.  Cherished grandmother of Allison, Megan and Mitch.  Dear companion of Jerry Wood. Devoted sister of Robert Cummins.  She touched many lives and will be remembered as the most kind loving soul. Passed away May 1, 2020 at the...

Faye Elenora Volkman

Faye Elenora Volkman

Apr 27, 2020

Faye Elenora (nee Zinkhon) Volkman of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late Allan Lee Volkman. Loving mother of Todd (Shelly), David (Nina) and Mark (Robin) Volkman. Cherished grandmother of Nick (Sarah), Stacey, Michelle, Sarah, Davalore, Mikal and Damion. Sister of the late Mary, Robert and John. Passed away April 27, 2020 at the age of 90. Faye worked for many...

Dr. John L. Steele

Dr. John L. Steele

Apr 27, 2020

Dr. John L. Steele of Loveland. Cherished & longtime friend of the late Max Moore. Dear brother of the late Dr. Arden G. Steele. Devoted uncle of Sandra (John) Bauman and the late Arden G. (Grace) Steele II. Proud great uncle of Charlotte Wheeler, Valerie Steele, Marc Bauman, Andrew Bauman, and Kate Hancock. Passed away April 27, 2020 at the...

Arthur Stephen Reilly, Jr.

Arthur Stephen Reilly, Jr.

Apr 26, 2020

Arthur Stephen Reilly, Jr. of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Jane Reilly. Loving father of Cynthia (David) Baker, Michelle (Jason) King and Kimberly (Brian) Reilly-Miller. Proud grandfather of Grant and Evan Baker, Reilly and Katarina King and Emma and Carter Miller. U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 77. Private...

Brenda Kay Martin

Brenda Kay Martin

Apr 25, 2020

Brenda Kay Martin (nee Bickel) of Amelia, formerly of Goshen Twp., was born November 28, 1958 to Harry William and Ida Rose (nee Castor) Bickel and passed away April 25, 2020 at the age of 61. Brenda was a former member of the Goshen School Board. She enjoyed cooking, reading and loved her grandkids. She is survived by her husband,...

Sarah Jean Steidle

Sarah Jean Steidle

Apr 25, 2020

Sara Jean (nee Heinekamp) Steidle of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Steidle. Loving mother of Daniel (Carol) Steidle, Patrick (Kim) Steidle and Beth Ward. Cherished grandmother of Bradley, Katie, Brett, Tera, Ryan, Derek and Sarah. Great grandmother of Ava, Sophia, Payton, Grayson, Ainsley and Landon. Dear sister of the late Shirley Smith. Passed away April 25, 2020 at...

Bonnie Wilson Kutschenreuter

Bonnie Wilson Kutschenreuter

Apr 23, 2020

Bonnie W. Kutschenreuter April 22, 1936 – April 23, 2020 Age 84, of Loveland, Ohio. Born on April 22, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by parents, Walter T. and Esther (Scheel) Wilson; and son, Curtis P. Kutschenreuter. Survived by loving husband, Paul "Pete" H. Kutschenreuter, Jr.; daughter, Kathleen S. Kutschenreuter (Lou Ann Sandstrom); granddaughter, Ava K. Sandstrom; sister,...

William "Bill"  E. Kreiner

William "Bill" E. Kreiner

Apr 22, 2020

William Kreiner, known to friends as "Bill", passed away on April 22, 2020, at the age of 87 years after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. A native of Cleveland, and a proud alumnus of The Ohio State University, Bill put his degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration to great use working throughout the United States as a Project...

Anne Mitchell Taylor

Anne Mitchell Taylor

Apr 22, 2020

Anne Mitchell Taylor, passed away Wednesday the 22nd of April, 2020 at the age of 88 in Cincinnati. Born on the 15th of September, 1931, Anne was the youngest of the four daughters of Francis and Jean Graydon Mitchell. She attended the Summit Country Day School, Hillsdale School, and graduated from Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Connecticut in 1950. She...

Laura  Marie Mack

Laura Marie Mack

Apr 21, 2020

Laura Marie Mack of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on April 21, 2020 at the age of 85. Born on February 17, 1935 in Lebanon, Ohio, daughter of Vernon and Edith Sheley. She is survived by her brothers, Paul Sheley and Carl Sheley; Charlene Hull, Darlene Tadlock, Judy Cross, Floyd Hickey, Lloyd Hickey, and Eldon Hickey, Jr., who were like her...

John Brown Strong

John Brown Strong

Apr 20, 2020

John Brown Strong of Goshen, OH and former long time resident of Newtonsville, OH. Born on January 5, 1935 in Little, KY to the late Chester and Rosa (nee Clay) Strong. Went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2020 at the age of 85. Loving father of Holly Benjamin. Caring grandfather of Rob Benjamin and Hailey Benjamin....

Elizabeth "Betty" Schnure

Elizabeth "Betty" Schnure

Apr 20, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Schnure, age 94, passed away April 20, 2020. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Samuel Schnure. Loving mother of Lynn S. (Gregory) Hoff, Janice Holycross, William (Ann) Schnure and Katherine Schnure. Proud grandmother of Scott (Kim) Hoff, Wendy (Eric) Lemen, Jennifer Holycross, Melissa (David) Giambarone, Mitchell Schnure (deceased) and Abby Schnure. Great grandmother of 10. Sister...

George W. Ainge

George W. Ainge

Apr 19, 2020

Ainge, George W., (Bud), 93 of Maineville, Ohio and formerly Springfield, Ohio passed away at his home early Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, with his loved ones by his side. During the weeks leading up to his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his life, Peg, married for 65 amazing years and his five children, many grandchildren and...

Jean M. Schlueter

Jean M. Schlueter

Apr 18, 2020

Jean M. Schlueter of Montgomery. Beloved wife of Ralph Schlueter. Loving mother of Jennifer (Terry) Pansing, Mary (William) Lennard, Frances (James) Nees, Peggy (Shaun) Kirk, Catherine (David) Halstead, and Patricia (the late Larry) Rice. Proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her mother Blanche Meisenhelder, and brothers Joseph and Jack. Passed away April 18, 2020 at...

Thomas "Tom"  Edward Groseclose Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Edward Groseclose Jr.

Apr 17, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Edward Groseclose Jr. of Batavia, OH. Born on April 30, 1967 in Dade City, FL. Passed away on April 17, 2020 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Dawn Rae (nee Geier) Groseclose. Loving father of Shae (Billy) Hall, Katie (Jordan) Crupper, Dathan Groseclose, Shane (Hillary) Davis and Justin (Crystal) Davis. Proud grandfather of Serenity Hall, Billy...

Mary J. Nahrup

Mary J. Nahrup

Apr 17, 2020

Mary J. (nee McCarthy) Nahrup of Loveland, OH. Born on November 30, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2020 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Nahrup. Loving mother of Jeff (Tonya) Nahrup, Neal (Jeanna) Nahrup and Lisa (Bill) Kampman. Caring grandmother of Dustin (Renee) Louderback, Lacee...

Phillip Smith

Phillip Smith

Apr 17, 2020

Phillip Smith of Columbus, IN, formerly of Blanchester, OH was born January 27, 1941 to Clarence and Elizabeth (nee Cope) Mills and passed away April 17, 2020 at the age of 79. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean War Era and member of the Blanchester American Legion. He retired from the Ball Corp. and enjoyed building things, riding...

Nora Mae Harris

Nora Mae Harris

Apr 17, 2020

Nora Mae Harris of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Garfield Harris. Loving mother of Annette (Charlie) Wells, Gary (Nancy) Harris, Doug Harris, Kenneth (Debbie) Harris, Jim (Kim) Harris, and Debbie (Patrick) Lodewyck. Proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Dear sister of seven brothers and sisters. Passed away April 17, 2020 at the age of 83....