Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Marvin Roy Preston

Marvin Roy Preston

Dec 11, 2019

Marvin Roy Preston of Cincinnati. Husband of the late Louise Preston (Nee Crawford). Father of Alvin Preston. Step-father of Donna Patterson.

Debra Jean Williams

Debra Jean Williams

Dec 9, 2019

Debra Jean Barnett Williams, 51, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at home. Debra was born April 26, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Jean Bays Barnett. She was an LPN. A member of Moundsville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Camdyn Barre. She...

Charles  "Charlie" Raymond Ledford

Charles "Charlie" Raymond Ledford

Dec 9, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Ledford, born May 11, 1937 in New Vienna, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2019, surrounded by family. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1956 and furthered his education by completing an apprenticeship with both OMI and Cincinnati Milacron. Charlie began his working career at Browns Garage in Martinsville. He moved on to work for Cincinnati Milacron,...

Gayle N. Ross

Gayle N. Ross

Dec 9, 2019

Gayle Bodley Ross peacefully entered eternal life on December 9, 2019 at 1:37 a.m., but her spirit will live on in her beloved husband, two children, six living grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, remaining sister and brother-in-law, sister-in-law, three nephews, and countless other family members and friends who were blessed to experience the joy of knowing and loving such a special woman....

Mary Jane "Tootsie" Gilreath

Mary Jane "Tootsie" Gilreath

Dec 8, 2019

Mary Jane "Tootsie" (nee Hayes) Gilreath of Goshen, OH. Born on July 11, 1931 in McCreary County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late William Herman Gilreath. Loving mother of Bill (Claudia) Gilreath, Linda (Lonnie) Turner, Tim (Brenda) Gilreath, David Gilreath and the late Louise...

Lafe  Junior Dozier

Lafe Junior Dozier

Dec 7, 2019

Lafe Junior Dozier August 10, 1942 – December 7, 2019 Lafe "Butch" Dozier, of Loveland Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 78. He was the loving son of Lafe Edward and Mary Rebecca (Burton) Dozier. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon (Phillips) Dozier, 5 children,...

Douglas  H. Jauch

Douglas H. Jauch

Dec 7, 2019

Douglas H. Jauch of Loveland. Beloved husband of Carolyn L. (nee Crates) Jauch. Loving father of Stephanie (Greg ) Baldwin, Kimberly Jauch, and Christine Jauch. Proud grandfather of Anna and Jack Baldwin. Cherished son of Liz (Don) Zerhbach and the late Arthur Jauch. Dear brother of Beth, Jim, and Julie. Passed away December 7, 2019 at the age of 65....

William Thomas Corey Mcclanahan

William Thomas Corey Mcclanahan

Dec 7, 2019

William Thomas Corey McClanahan, 31, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was the beloved son of Tahonee Reel and William (Tanya) McClanahan; proud father of Anabelle, Liam, Maya, and Kaliah; loving brother of Courtnie (Dwayne) Badgley, Kaitlyn McClanahan, Coty Carter, and Jake McClanahan; dear grandson of Nina Reel, Charlene and Terry McClanahan, and Linda Newkirk;...

James "Tim" Timothy Daughton

James "Tim" Timothy Daughton

Dec 7, 2019

James Timothy of Loveland, OH. Beloved husband of Mariclare (nee Costigan) Daughton. Loving father of Samantha (Toby) Smolinski and Timothy (Jessica Burke) Daughton. Dear Grandfather of Will Smolinski, Sophia Smolinski, Jacob Smolinski and Charlottle Burke. Passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 72. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14th at his daughter's residence,...

William "Bill" Joseph Buerk

William "Bill" Joseph Buerk

Dec 6, 2019

William J. "Bill" Buerk. of Pleasant Plain, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 66. He was the beloved son of the late William and Marie (Hundemer) Buerk. He is survived by his beloved wife Kimberly (Diltz) Buerk. His devoted daughters Jennifer (Aaron Iliff) Buerk, Lauren (Russ) Achee and Tammy (John) Carmack. Step Children Jeffrey (Beth)...

Carl Conti

Carl Conti

Dec 6, 2019

Carl Conti, of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of Jane Lee Conti (Nee Cook). Loving father and father-in-law of Charles "Chuck" and Cathy Conti, Carla Conti and Kyle Leach. Devoted Grandfather of Alaina Derrick, Lorin Osman, and Connor Leach. Brother of the late Rocco Conti, Dominick Conti, Michelina Piper, and Frank Conti. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside...

Eleanor (Nee Snapp) Baker

Eleanor (Nee Snapp) Baker

Dec 5, 2019

Eleanor (nee Snapp) Baker was born July 13, 1938 to Daniel and Evelyn Opal (nee Dolson) Snapp and passed away December 5, 2019 at the age of 81. Eleanor started the Loveland Free Store and was the manager of the Loveland Clark Gas Station. She loved her family and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children, Dan...

Ruby J. Sohn

Ruby J. Sohn

Dec 5, 2019

Ruby J. Sohn, 88, of Morrow, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2019. She was the beloved mother of Ruth Ferguson, Karen (Jack Moore) Bishop-Potter, Violet (Todd) Lowrey, Janet (John) Hargett, Robert (Merita) Sohn; loving grandmother of Jill, James, Alex (Jen), Andrew (Theresa), Adam, and Abby; proud great-grandmother of 10;great-great-grandmother of two; dear sister of eight sisters and two brothers....

Dolores E.  Berger

Dolores E. Berger

Dec 4, 2019

Dolores E. Berger, 89, of Blanchester, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019, surrounded by family. Born on July 22, 1930 in Amelia, Ohio, daughter of James B. and Ruth (nee Sartin) Garrett. Dolores enjoyed spending time with her friends at the senior citizens center playing volleyball and sharing meals. She loved flowers, putting together...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

Dec 4, 2019

Robert Lynn Smith of Goshen, OH. Born on July 18, 1940 in Ripley, TN. Passed peacefully on December 4, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 59 years to Phyllis Ann (nee Mann) Smith. Loving father of Lana (John) Stevens of Cincinnati, OH and Allen Smith of Cincinnati, OH. Caring grandfather of Aja Lynn "nee Pettit" (Cristian) Pivaral...

Lana Sue  Rose

Lana Sue Rose

Dec 3, 2019

Lana Sue Rose of Maineville,OH was born September 5, 1951 to William T. and Beulah (nee Alsip) Rose and passed away December 3, 2019 at the age of 68. Lana enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting and reading. She worked for the State Baptist Convention in Ohio and Tennessee. She is survived by her brother, David A. Rose; and a sister Lila Jo...

Danny P. Byrd

Danny P. Byrd

Dec 3, 2019

Danny P. Byrd of Mt. Orab, OH. Born on February 8, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2019 at the age of 65. Beloved son of Alice J. (nee Neff) Byrd and the late J.B. Byrd. Loving father of Erica E. Byrd. Dear brother of Deborah (Jim) Riley, Gary (Carol) Byrd and...

Kenneth John Brocker

Kenneth John Brocker

Dec 2, 2019

Kenneth John Brocker of Loveland. Beloved husband of 58 years to Jeanette E. (nee Buop) Brocker. Devoted father of Kenneth John (Shawna Lynn) Brocker, Jr., Kimberly (Todd) Hartshorn and Kelly (Jeff) Fish. Proud grandfather of Danielle (Chad) Withers, Brianna Brocker, Andy Fish and Sammie Fish. Great grandfather of Bethany and Oliver. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Ann...

Tom W. Buescher Sr.

Tom W. Buescher Sr.

Nov 30, 2019

Thomas Wayne Buescher Sr. of Goshen Township, OH. Born on January 26, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed peacefully on Novmeber 30, 2019 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Luella E. (nee Stumpf) Buescher. Loving father of Cindy (Phillip) Brown, Phillip (Lanna) Buescher and the late Tommy Buescher Jr. Caring grandfather of Anthony Buescher, Justin Buescher, Heather...

Betty Jane Simpson

Betty Jane Simpson

Nov 29, 2019

Betty Simpson (nee Palmer) of Mason, Beloved wife of the late Edward Lee Simpson. Devoted mother of Barbara Hall , Peggy (Mark) Mitchell and Linda (Greg) Lunsford. Proud grandmother of Michael (Jennifer) Hall,Dennis (Melanie) Kettler, Edward (Margaret) Kettler and Dawn Renfro (Daniel Barber). Loving great grandmother of Max Hall, Currin Hall, Abby Kettler, Sophia Kettler,Lily Kettler, Samantha Kettler, Emmi Barber,...