Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Florence R. Cole

Florence R. Cole

Mar 29, 2017

Florence R. (nee Bruener). Beloved mother of Theodore (Lori) Cole, DO and Barry (Brenda) Cole. Loving grandmother of Joren Cole, Emily Southman, Aidan Cole, Ronan Cole, Conrad Cole, Brandon Cole and Rachael Cole. Step-grandmother of Kevin Morrissey, Brooke Porter Hinkle and Cody Porter. Great grandmother of Ella, Adalyn and Josie Southman. Dear sister of Virginia Neal. Beloved cousin of Dorothy...

Melva Logeman

Melva Logeman

Mar 29, 2017

Melva Gould Logeman of Lebanon. Loving wife of over 57 years to the late William "Carl" Logeman. Devoted mother of Julie Ann Logeman. Dear sister of Georgia Whitacre, Patricia Elledge, the late Ruth Keethler, and the late Robert Lee Gould. Passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the age of 88. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 PM...

Marjorie "Marge" Alice Henderson

Marjorie "Marge" Alice Henderson

Mar 28, 2017

Marjorie Alice Henderson of Loveland/Miami Township passed away on March 28, 2017 at the age of 66. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, James C. Henderson; her devoted sons, Bradley James (Lisa) and Matthew Glenn (Margaret); four wonderful grandchildren, Harper, Myers, Adler and Oliver; her brother-in-laws, James A. Kidney and Robert D. Henderson (Lynn); her sister-in-law,...

Hazel Dame

Hazel Dame

Mar 28, 2017

Hazel Dame of Cincinnati and Sarasota, FL. Loving wife of the late Ralph T. Dame. Beloved mother of Harlan (Christine) Guthrie and Thomas (Dianne) Dame. Devoted grandmother of Julie Brilla, Mark Dame, Leslie Galloway, Rebecca Dame, Elizabeth Dame, and Lauren Dame. Proud great grandmother of numerous great grandchildren. Passed away March 28, 2017 at the age of 95. Family is...

Herbert C. Dunkmann

Herbert C. Dunkmann

Mar 26, 2017

Herbert C. Dunkmann was born October 31, 1930 to Herbert O. Dunkmann and Anna F. (nee Riess) Dunkmann and passed away March 26, 2017 at the age of 86. Herb worked in construction and was an EMT and Fireman for over 30 years with Wayne Twp. He was also on the Wayne Twp. Zoning Appeals Board. He was also an...

Dorothy Jean Smith

Dorothy Jean Smith

Mar 25, 2017

Dorothy Jean (nee Richwine) Smith of Harlingen, TX., formerly of Plymouth, MI. Born on June 29, 1929 in Plymouth, MI. Passed away on March 25, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Harland B. Smith. Loving mother of Margaret (Tom) Moxnes, Bernice (Walt) Zeiler and the late Roberta Smith and William Smith. Caring grandmother of Katie...

Timothy Robbins

Timothy Robbins

Mar 24, 2017

Timothy David Robbins. Born August 31, 1983 died suddenly on March 24, 2017. Proceeded in death by his mother Juanita F Robbins. Survived by his father Bruce, brother Josh, and daughter Autumn. As well as loving Step Mother, Grandmother, Grandfather, Great Uncle, Great Aunt, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and many others. Services will be held at 2pm Thursday March...

Lucy Bessey

Lucy Bessey

Mar 23, 2017

Lucy (nee Slusher) Bessey of Goshen, OH. Born on July 26, 1935 in Bell County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 27 years to Robert H. Bessey III. Loving mother of Sandra (Ken) Tarvin, Lester (Missy) Saylor, Carl (Tami) Bessey, Walter (Sandy) Bessey, Calleen (Bill) Demangone,...

Jack Shimala

Jack Shimala

Mar 22, 2017

Jack Shimala of Loveland. Born October 19, 1944 in Whiting, Indiana. Beloved father of Chris (Meghan) Shimala, Matt (Erin) Shimala, Jen (Jeremy) Bowman, and Tara (Kurt) Schweitzer. Loving grandfather of Adam & Claire Shimala, Clementine & Denver Shimala, Andrew & Ethan Bowman, and Norah & Sydney Schweitzer. Dear brother of Rich (Gail) Shimala, Betty (John Brown) Duncan, and Cindy (the...

Curtis W. Pendergrass, Sr.

Curtis W. Pendergrass, Sr.

Mar 22, 2017

Curtis W. Pendergrass of Maineville. Beloved husband of 40 years to Denise. Loving father of Mary, Melinda, Curtis and Marty. Grandfather of Korey, Christopher, Michael, Abigail and Oliver. Brother of Diane, Steve and Barbara. Passed away March 22, 2017 at the age of 68. Friends will be received Monday, March 27 from 10 AM-12 PM at Fellowship Baptist Church, 247...

Cecil Creech

Cecil Creech

Mar 21, 2017

Cecil Creech of Goshen, OH. Born on March 4, 1922 in Rockcastle County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Hazel E. (nee Harper) Hale Creech. Loving father of Phyllis (late Homer) Sumner, Brenda Guffey, Janet Creech, Alvin (Melody) Creech, Lewis (Brenda) Hale and Cindy...

Barclay Messinger Gest

Barclay Messinger Gest

Mar 21, 2017

Barclay Messinger Gest of Loveland. Beloved husband of 47 years to Barbara B. Gest (nee Creager). Loving father of Melissa (Kenneth) Kerr, Tina (Mike) Triplett and John (David) Gest. Proud grandfather of Erin Morris, Andrew Morris, Stephanie (Joe) Purdy (nee Morris), Joe (Ashley) Triplett and Jessica Triplett. Great grandfather of Tyler Case, Josie Purdy, Dalton Purdy and Levi Triplett. Dear...

William "Bill" M. Runyon

William "Bill" M. Runyon

Mar 21, 2017

William "Bill" Matt Runyon of Goshen, OH., formerly of Barbourville, KY. Born on June 10, 1928 in Bryant Store, KY. Died peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Louise (nee Mills) Runyon. Loving father of Gary (late Nancy) Runyon, Karen (James) Rains, Dale Runyon, Mark (Sandy) Runyon, Denise Runyon and...

Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

Mar 20, 2017

Wayne Smith, of Loveland. Son of Doug Smith and the late Linda Cantrell Smith. Father of Derrick and Ashley Smith. Grandfather of Jordyn, Carter and Cash Smith. Brother of Connie (Paul) Mueller, Brian (Carol) Smith and Tonya (Shane) Mathews. Wayne is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Wayne passed away suddenly Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of...

Gale E. Smith

Gale E. Smith

Mar 20, 2017

Gale Smith of Cincinnati. Beloved husband of Laura Smith. Loving father of Leslie (Carthell) Himes, Terry (Gary) English, Jeffrey Smith, and Todd (Robin) Smith. Proud grandfather of Morgan (AJ) Davidson, Andrew Himes, Erica (John) Buehler, Brooke (John Ross) English, Matthew Smith, Cory (Emily) Smith, Michael (Morgan) Smith, Leanna (Tim) Millhouse, and the late Nathan Smith. Great grandfather of Aubrey, Jackson,...

Judith "Judy" Tingle

Judith "Judy" Tingle

Mar 19, 2017

Judith "Judy" Tingle was born February 24, 1940 to Robert and Thelma (nee Florence) Lucas and passed away Sunday March 19, 2017 at the age of 77. Judy retired from the Ohio Education Association, was active with leadership Clinton, Sharonville High School Alumni and played the piano. She is survived by her long time companion Frank Perry for 13 years;...

Roger L. Moore

Roger L. Moore

Mar 19, 2017

Roger L. Moore, age 71, of Cincinnati, passed away March 19, 2017. Beloved husband of 44 years to Debbie Moore. Loving father of Lisa M. Chaffin. Dear father-in-law of Dave Chaffin. Proud grandfather of Ceairah Chaffin, David Chaffin, Jr., Makenna Chaffin and William Chaffin. Dear brother of Eileen, Carol, Patricia, Linda, Jimmy and the late Ann and Kathy. Also survived...

David Michael Dick

David Michael Dick

Mar 18, 2017

David Michael Dick of Goshen, OH. Born on February 15, 1985 in Cincinnati, OH. Died on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 32. Beloved husband of Christina Ann (nee Swearingen) Dick. Loving father of Jamison Dick, Tyler Reed and Preston Reed. Cherished son of Roger Dick and Patricia (nee Powell) Bennett. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home...

Charles L. Hartke

Charles L. Hartke

Mar 18, 2017

Charles L. Hartke of Loveland. Beloved husband of Ina (nee Watson) Hartke. Dear brother of Ray (Betty) Hartke and Mary (the late Mike) Robins. Dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Passed away March 18, 2017 at the age of 92. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 25 at 2:30 PM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129...

Robert H. Ballinger

Robert H. Ballinger

Mar 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" H. Ballinger was born on December 3, 1927 to Thomas R. and Flora B. Johnson Ballinger, and passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 89. Robert was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Miami University. He was an employee and owner of the Blanchester Foundry Company for over 40 years. Robert was also...