Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Russell "Russ" Halsey

Russell "Russ" Halsey

Feb 25, 2019

Russell "Russ" Halsey was born November 22, 1944 to Ray and Daisy (nee Dalton) Halsey and passed away February 25, 2019 at the age of 74. He retired from GE and enjoyed oil painting, the outdoors, restoring old cars, woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Gail (nee Snethen) Halsey; a daughter, Heather Halsey; a...

Mark A. Lapille

Mark A. Lapille

Feb 24, 2019

Mark A. LaPille of Maineville, Ohio passed away on February 24, 2019 after a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old. He devoted his life to teaching and coaching, spending four years at St. Ursula Academy and thirty-four years at Little Miami High School. Throughout his career, he used humor to teach his students and players...

Leona P. Steinmetz

Leona P. Steinmetz

Feb 23, 2019

Leona P. Steinmetz of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Steinmetz. Loving mother of Pamela Steinmetz, Sandy Tissiere, Mark Steinmetz, Doug Steinmetz, Greg Steinmetz, and Peggy Stagge. Proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Dear sister of William Rains, Jack Rains, Ester Morgan, and Linda McClure. Passed away February 23, 2019 at the...

Mary Helen Baker

Mary Helen Baker

Feb 23, 2019

Mary Helen Baker of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late James C. Baker. Loving mother of Cherie Hittinger and Dean (Susi) Baker. Cherished grandmother of Emily (Dan) Scott, Micah (Amy) Hittinger, Aubrey (John) Chandler, Frank Formoso, Christine Macdonald, and the late Autumn Macdonald. Proud great grandmother of eight great grandchildren. Passed away at the age of 96. Family and friends...

Richard Patrick Holtz

Richard Patrick Holtz

Feb 23, 2019

Richard Patrick Holtz of Blue Ash. Loving husband of the late Cindy Lucke-Holtz. Dear step-father of Scott (Jennie) Lucke, Andrea (Dan) Destefano, and Shawn Lucke. Proud grandfather of Gunner, Charlie, Andrew, Jared, & CJ Lucke and Lexie Smith. Passed away February 23, 2019 at the age of 74. Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM on Thursday, February...

Deanna Alecia Dorton

Deanna Alecia Dorton

Feb 22, 2019

Deanna Alecia Dorton of Loveland, OH. Born on March 20, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2019 at the age of 58. Loving mother of Brandi Renee Dorton and the late Wenless Terry (TJ) Kidd Jr. and Keith Allen Kidd. Proud grandmother of Dakota Allen Kidd and Peyton Eternity Dozier. Dear sister...

Jeanne Marie Picciano

Jeanne Marie Picciano

Feb 20, 2019

Jeanne Marie Picciano (Nee Bunnell) Loveland, Ohio , 96, passed away, February 20, 2019. Jeanne was preceded in death by her Beloved Husband of 50 years, Nicholas D. Picciano. Dear Mother of Gregory J. Picciano and Maria C. (Douglas) Sunnenberg. Devoted Grandmother to Elizabeth Conley (Patrick), Andy Picciano (Lindsay), Matthew (Arezoo) Picciano, Abby Picciano, and Sarah Picciano. Great Grandmother to...

Carol Jean Martin

Carol Jean Martin

Feb 20, 2019

Carol Jean (nee Kincaid) Martin of Milford, OH. Born on February 21, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed peacefully on February 20, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Edward Martin Jr. Loving mother of Terri (Randy) Cox and Donna (Mike) Willson. Caring grandmother of Joshua (Cassie) Cox and Mindy Cox. Proud great-grandmother of Lilly Schoneck,...

Richard "Rick" Herd

Richard "Rick" Herd

Feb 18, 2019

Richard A. "Rick" Herd, 64, passed away February 18, 2019 following an extended illness. Preceded in death by his parents Dick and Ruth Herd. Survived by his siblings Robin (Ken) Shields, Bob, Rae Leigh Holderbaum and Ron (Tammy) and many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at the discretion of the family. Donations may be made to...

William Charlie Mcaninch

William Charlie Mcaninch

Feb 18, 2019

William Charlie McAninch, of Maineville. Beloved husband of Kathleen (McKee) McAninch. Dear brother of Margie Wesley, and the late Mildred Davis and Doris McAninch. Charlie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in laws. He passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 91. Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 12...

Dennis Anthony Pedicini

Dennis Anthony Pedicini

Feb 16, 2019

Dennis Anthony Pedicini, 79, passed away peacefully, with family by his side,on Saturday February 16, 2019. Born in Trenton, NJ to the late Anthony and Elizabeth ("Betty") Pedicini, he resided in Scotch Plains for almost 50 years, before moving to Lake Lorelei in Fayetteville, OH and more recently Coconut Creek, FL. Dennis graduated from Scotch Plains Fanwood High School in...

Mildred "Millie" High

Mildred "Millie" High

Feb 15, 2019

Mildred "Millie" Francis High of Blanchester, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2019 at the age of 98. She was born October 3, 1920 in Highland County, Ohio to Martin R. and Eva (nee Wisby) Allen. Millie was the beloved wife of the late Marion David High; loving mother of Gary L. (Candace) High, of...

Wilda Byrnece "Bee" Esler

Wilda Byrnece "Bee" Esler

Feb 11, 2019

Bee Esler (September 2, 1925 - February 11, 2019), lived at 3983 Marble Ridge Lane, Mason, OH. 45040. The daughter of the late John and Katherine "Kat" Bowie, she leaves behind two sons: C. Marshall Esler Jr. (Vicki) and Samuel C. Esler (Debbie); nine grandchildren: Holly Esler, Drew Esler, Kara Conneighton (Brian), Connor Esler, Abbey Esler, Hayden Esler and Rediet...

Darrell Miller

Darrell Miller

Feb 9, 2019

Darrell Miller of Blanchester, OH. Born on February 11, 1938 in Laurel County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Joyce (nee Brewer) Miller. Loving father of Donald R. Miller, Roger D. Miller, Teresa Ann Miller, all of Blanchester, OH and the late Darrell...

Victor "Vic" Harvey Moore

Victor "Vic" Harvey Moore

Feb 9, 2019

Victor Harvey of Loveland, Ohio. Loving father of Wayne (Jamilyn) Moore, Melissa (Pierce Metcalfe) Moore and the late Doug Moore. Dear grandfather of Katy McDole, Alysha Cordell, Rebecca Moore, Clayton Moore, Shiann Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Abigail Maines, Cody Sylvester, Megan Stone and Alexis Searce and great-grandfather of 9 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Coburn (Freda), Gerald (Coleen) and Bill...

Alfred Paul Allen

Alfred Paul Allen

Feb 9, 2019

Alfred Paul Allen, 88, lifelong resident of Blanchester, Ohio passed away February 9, 2019. Born January 28, 1931 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Luther and Susan (nee Thomas) Allen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis (nee Long) Allen. Also survived by four sons, Timothy Wayne Allen (Ann), Kenny Dale Alllen (Peggy), Chris Robert Allen (Robin)...

Ruth S. Kulmacz

Ruth S. Kulmacz

Feb 8, 2019

Ruth S. Kulmacz, 90, of Cincinnati, OH and formerly of Clinton, CT. Wife of the late Edward W. Kulmacz. Loving mother of Richard (Sianny The) Kulmacz, Martha (Robert McCullough) Kulmacz, Jim Kulmacz, Annette Kulmacz, Rita (Dale) Miller, the late William Kulmacz, and the late Johnny Kulmacz. Dear mother-in-law of Vivien Kulmacz. Cherished grandmother of John Kulmacz, Anna Gallicchio, Joy Janneck,...

Martha M. (Nee Thomas) Forste

Martha M. (Nee Thomas) Forste

Feb 8, 2019

Martha M. Forste (nee Thomas) was born August 27, 1931 to Philo Orin Thomas and Mary Inez (nee Spero) Thomas and passed away February 8, 2019 at the age of 87. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling and playing slot machines. She also loved her animals. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Fred) Tudor, Beverly (Rick) Haines and Marnie Forste;...

Melody (Nee Luck) Hylton

Melody (Nee Luck) Hylton

Feb 8, 2019

Melody S. (nee Luck) Hylton of Maineville. Beloved wife of 25 years to Keith Hylton. Loving mother of Craig (Joelle) Carnes and Ray Hylton. Soon-to-be grandmother of a grandson expected in April. Cherished daughter of Minnie J. and the late Robert W. Luck, Sr. Dear sister of Robert W. (Linda) Luck, Jr. and Sharon (nee Luck) Duvelius (Pat Spelski). Sister-in-law...

Mona Dixon

Mona Dixon

Feb 7, 2019

Mona Dixon, 94, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on February 07, 2019 surrounded by family. Born on April 10, 1924 in Clay Co., Kentucky, daughter of Loyd and Pearl Woods. Mona was the loving mother of Chris (Rachel) Dixon, Brenda (Roland) Reeves, Rick Dixon (Rose Howard), Betty (Bob) Owens, Karen (Jerry) Vome, Melodie (Pete) Estridge, and Glenna (Jack) Baker; proud...