Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Richard E. Burton

Richard E. Burton

Jan 3, 2018

Richard E. Burton of Loveland. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Wilson) Burton. Loving father of Tina (Chris) Meimann, Richard Burton, Jr., Tawana (Phil) Cutter, Kelly (Danielle) Burton, Danny (Stacy) Jones, and April Jones. Proud grandfather of 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Cherished brother of Darlene Cannady, Debbie Gamble, Mike Riley, Elaine Eckardt, Virginia Hardiman, Theresa Riley, Katherine Riley, and...

Richard S. Johnston

Richard S. Johnston

Jan 3, 2018

Richard Samuel Johnston, 89 of Blanchester, OH died Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. His wife Carolyn Blakeney Johnston, whom he married April 30, 1955, preceded him in death in 2007. Mr. Johnston was born April 24, 1928 in Blanchester, OH, the son of James E. and Marie Cook Johnston. He was a member of Grace...

Patricia Ann Cravens

Patricia Ann Cravens

Jan 2, 2018

Patricia Ann Cravens (nee Knox) of Blanchester, OH was born August 30, 1949 to Zack Caldwell and Janet (nee Farrell) Caldwell and passed away January 2, 2018 at the age of 68. Patty was the owner of Patricia's Beauty Salon in Blanchester. She loved to shop, her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren and most of all loved her family. She...

Bonnie L. Weaver

Bonnie L. Weaver

Dec 31, 2017

Bonnie l. Weaver (nee Renner) passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Otterbein Skilled Nursing Center in Loveland at the age of 89. She was born July 8, 1928 in Reading, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Eurben and Eunice Renner. The family moved to the Blanchester area in 1940 where she attended the Jefferson School District. After graduation she met...

Dale Cutler

Dale Cutler

Dec 30, 2017

Dale Cutler of Murdoch. Devoted father of Becky (Gerry Howard) Rust, Joyce Cutler, James (Linda Erbele) Cutler, Ruby Shearer and the late Linda Mounts. Proud grandfather of David, Shannon, Bruce, Josh, Melissa and Sarah. Loving great grandfather of 11 great grandchildren. Dale passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the age of 89. Family and friends will be received on...

Joshua Jacobs

Joshua Jacobs

Dec 30, 2017

Joshua Jacobs was born November 24, 1985 to Larry Jacobs Sr. and Teresa Bowman and passed away December 30, 2017 at the age of 32. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Nicholas Jacobs; a niece Khloe Jacobs; a nephew Liam Jacobs; and his furry companion Bentley. He was preceded in death by his sister Jodi...

Paul E. Gates

Paul E. Gates

Dec 29, 2017

Paul E. Gates, 88, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017. He is survived by his children, Debbie (Lee) Lewis, Susan Gates, Tom Gates, and Barb Frye; grandchildren, Holly, Michelle, Alex, Ricky, Samantha, and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Kaden, and Lennon. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Gates; parents, George A. and Irene...

Ada Monjar

Ada Monjar

Dec 28, 2017

Ada Monjar of Goshen, OH. Born on January 31, 1942 in Terrace Park, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2017 at the age of 75. Loving mother of the late Greg Monjar. Dear sister of John (Leona) Monjar, Betty Jean Lear and the late Gladys Monjar. Cherished daughter of the late Everett Sr. and Thelma...

William Eli Mcgrath

William Eli Mcgrath

Dec 28, 2017

William Eli McGrath of Loveland, OH. Born on February 28, 1927 in Hartford, CT. Went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2017 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia (nee Slocum) McGrath, the late Louise (nee Hagermayer) McGrath and the late Charlotte (nee Farlow) McGrath. Loving father of Sheila (Bob) Stebbins, Sandra (late...

James Daniel Sharp Sr.

James Daniel Sharp Sr.

Dec 27, 2017

James Daniel Sharp Sr. of Milford, OH, formerly of Deer Park, OH. Born on July 13, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2017 at the age of 59. Beloved life partner of the late Linda G. Rivers. Loving father of Brandy (Mathew) Clark, Jaclyn Sharp and James Sharp Jr. Proud Peepaw of Brayden Campbell,...

Everett Richard Lewis

Everett Richard Lewis

Dec 27, 2017

Everett Richard Lewis of Loveland. Beloved husband of over 51 years to Wanda Arrowood Lewis. Loving father of Tina (Kenneth) Wessell, Charles (Terri) Lewis, and Mary Lewis. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Dear brother of Danny Lewis, Timmy Lewis, Jerry Lewis, George Lewis, the late Carolyn Lewis, and the late Eugenia Jackson. Passed away December 27,...

William L. Jones

William L. Jones

Dec 26, 2017

William "Bill" Jones of Loveland. Beloved husband of Cheri Jones and the late Gladys Jones. Loving father of Kathy (Joe) Duvelius, Karin (Keith) Connolly, Jay Jones, and Brandon Jones. Dear step-father of Greg (Rebecca) VondenBenken. Proud grandfather of Tiffany Taylor, Jeff (Shannon) Taylor, Chris Kolmer, Meghan Kolmer, Danny (Keisha) Jones, Tony Jones, Kendall Jones, Jackson Jones, and Carly VondenBenken. Great...

Gefronia "Geri" Lee Allen (Nee Mcintosh)

Gefronia "Geri" Lee Allen (Nee Mcintosh)

Dec 26, 2017

Gefronia "Geri" Lee Allen (nee McIntosh) of Morrow. Wife of Jesse Allen. Loving mother of Brenda Fuerst and Belle Allen. Cherished grandmother of Jenna Fuerst. Dear sister of Kathy Bruno, Jimmy McIntosh, Carol Frombach and the late Lena Back, Lois Barnett, Gene McIntosh and Barb Hubbard. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was welcomed into Heaven on December...

Belle E. Hiles

Belle E. Hiles

Dec 23, 2017

Belle Elizabeth Hiles (nee Leonard), age 86, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at Christ Hospital with her three children at her bedside following a short illness. She is survived by her children David (Natalie), Rebecca (John) Costello and Mark (Lisa). The beloved grandmother of Amber (Bob) Wagner, Scott (Rogena), Rachel (Jusiah) Miller and Abigail (David)...

Margaret Riley

Margaret Riley

Dec 23, 2017

Margaret Riley, 98, of Bartlett, formerly of Cincinnati, died Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born April 28, 1919 in Cincinnati. Margaret always put her faith and family first. She enjoyed making rosaries for family especially all of her 22 grandchildren. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Austin; loving mom of JoAnn (Fred) Neumann, David (Linda),...

Paul "Roger" Wilson, Sr.

Paul "Roger" Wilson, Sr.

Dec 22, 2017

Paul "Roger" Wilson, Sr., 76, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2017 surrounded by family. Born on June 16, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Joe and Ada (nee Carter) Wilson. Roger loved the outdoors. He enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He was the beloved husband of Marlene Wilson; proud father of Angela (John) Schmitz, Mandy Johnston, and...

Dianne Katherine Forgacs

Dianne Katherine Forgacs

Dec 20, 2017

Dianne Katherine Forgacs (nee Weber) of Montgomery. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Forgacs. Devoted mother of Judy (David) Cossentino, Jack (Mae) Forgacs and Joe (Donna) Forgacs. Loving grandmother of Emily Cossentino. Dear half sister of the late Kenny Weber. Dianne passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 84. Family and friends will be received...

Rebecca Ann Okoniewski

Rebecca Ann Okoniewski

Dec 20, 2017

Rebecca Ann Okoniewski (nee Hunziker). Beloved wife of 60 years to Stanley W. Okoniewski. Loving mother of William (Mary Beth) Oakley, Rebecca Eckerlin, Suzanne (Thomas) Wood and Mary Sperry. Cherished grandmother of Shawna Eckerlin, Nicholas and Alec Wood, Samuel Sperry and Brooke and Caroline Oakley. Passed away December 20, 2017 at the age of 80. Private services held. In lieu...

Debora A. Robinson

Debora A. Robinson

Dec 20, 2017

Debora A. Robinson Loving mother of Christopher Sherman. Cherished sister of Peg Elmquest, Kelly Robinson, Mark Robinson, Shannon Robinson, Shawn Robinson, Jamie King, Amanda Robinson Armacost, Kelly Johnson, and Russel Bebkelhymer. Passed away December 20, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM on Thursday, December 28 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N...

Rita Ann Tekulve

Rita Ann Tekulve

Dec 19, 2017

Rita Ann (nee Woebkenberg) Tekulve of Deer Park, OH. Born on September 24, 1939 in Reading, OH. Passed peacefully on December 19, 2017 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Paul Irwin Tekulve and the late Jerry Schreibeis. Loving mother of Jocelyn (Jared) Privett. Proud grandmother of Jayden and Jonathan Privett. Dear sister of Shirley (Daniel) Hodge,...