Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Marie (Nee Grisham) Johnson

Helen Marie (Nee Grisham) Johnson

Sep 29, 2016

Helen Marie (nee Grisham) Johnson, 95, of Blanchester, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was the beloved mother of Linda Snodgrass; loving grandmother of Amber Snodgrass; sister-in-law of Maxine Strickland; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Luther D. Johnson; parents, Archie and Emma Grisham;...

Herman Gibson

Herman Gibson

Sep 29, 2016

Herman Gibson of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Virginia C. (nee Stuart) Gibson. Loving father of Judith Ann (Harry) Perry, Thomas (Jean) Gibson, Donna Gibson, Sue Gibson, and Donald (Pat) Gibson. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Dear brother of Denford Gibson, the late Jay Gibson, the late Clyde Gibson, the late Clell Gibson, the late...

James Collett

James Collett

Sep 28, 2016

James Ray Collett was born December 26, 1981 and passed away September 28, 2016 at the age of 34. James loved being outdoors, fishing, camping, and canoeing. He is survived by his parents James "Jim" and Terry (nee Skidmore) Collett, his brothers Jeremy (Christina) Collett, and Jacob Collett, his sister Grace Braun, niece Kalista Collett. Numerous aunts and uncles, Vickie...

Ronald James Kuzma

Ronald James Kuzma

Sep 28, 2016

Ronald James Kuzma, 73, passed away September 28, 2016. Beloved husband of 39.5 years of Cecilia Kuzma (nee McCane). Loving father of Stephanie Kuzma-Lanzerotti (Michael). Dear brother of Judith Rice (nee Kuzma), Linda Kuzma and David Kuzma (Deborah). Uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Also survived by his great uncle Walter Urban (Evelyn). He will be greatly missed. Friends will...

Geraldine Margaret Bowman

Geraldine Margaret Bowman

Sep 28, 2016

Geraldine Margaret (nee Marker) Bowman of Goshen, OH. Born on September 16, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2016 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 65 years to Francis Robert "Bob" Bowman. Loving mother of Deborah Armstead and Richard Dean (Teresa) Stichtenoth. Caring grandmother of Garrick Armstead, Clayton (Kaitlyn) Armstead,...

Deborah Kay Batterson

Deborah Kay Batterson

Sep 28, 2016

Deborah Kay "Debbie" (nee Blevins) Batterson of Pleasant Plain, OH. Born on April 3, 1960 in Hamilton, OH. Passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of 37 years to David Arthur Batterson. Loving mother of Philip (Michelle) Batterson and John (Sarah) Batterson. Proud grandmother of Christopher Batterson, Serenity Batterson, Cole Batterson and Eva...

Helen Rose Fleming

Helen Rose Fleming

Sep 27, 2016

Helen Rose Fleming (nee Vaske). Beloved wife of the late James D. Fleming. Loving mother of Rose (Raleigh) Taulbee and Lila (Tony) Natali. Cherished grandmother of Tiffany (Chris) Huber, Leon Marshall, Tammie Marshall and Sheena (Matt) Meyer. Proud great-grandmother of Courtney, Morgan, William, Coralee, Clayton David, Christian James, Dawson, Lydia and Ryan. Great-great grandmother of William Todd, Carson Tyler and...

E. Gemealier "Gem" King

E. Gemealier "Gem" King

Sep 25, 2016

Ester Gemearlier "Gem" King (nee Retherford) of Hillsboro, OH., formerly of Goshen, OH. Born on July 19, 1926 in Russellville, Alabama. Passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Lon E. King. Loving mother of Vivian McPherson, Randy Hiter, Volicia Gude, Raymonda (Larry) Sutter, Vaughn Hiter, Millie Keller, Roy Lon King, Kathy (Danny)...

Dorothy Mae Hughes

Dorothy Mae Hughes

Sep 24, 2016

Dorothy Mae Hughes, 70, of Blanchester, Ohio, died peacefully at her home on September 24, 2016. She was the loving mother of Tina Marie Hughes and Lucinda Rene (Joseph) Hargraves; proud grandmother of Aaron Michael Allessi; dear sister of Dora Alley and Donald Barnett; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

James E. Smith

James E. Smith

Sep 22, 2016

James E. Smith of Loveland. Beloved husband of Susan A. Smith. Loving father of Jeff (Kate) Smith, Jay (Michele) Smith, and Gregory Smith. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Ryan, Bailey, Marcy, Julia, and Andrew Smith. Passed away September 22, 2016 at the age of 76. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 22 at Good Shepherd...

Sally Bell Wehmer

Sally Bell Wehmer

Sep 21, 2016

Sally Bell, a long time resident of Howland Township, passed peacefully on Thursday Sept. 22 at the age of 82 at the Lodge Care Center in Loveland, Ohio. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, the daughter of Andy and Jeannie Bell. She was a graduate of Vandergrift High School and attended Slippery Rock University to study elementary education. Sally was...

Jordan Nicole Mcgowan

Jordan Nicole Mcgowan

Sep 20, 2016

Jordan Nicole McGowan of Goshen, OH. Born on September 26, 1994 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed away on September 20, 2016 at the age of 21. Beloved daughter of Shari (nee Back) McGowan and Stephen McGowan. Loving mother of Jase Stephens. Dear sister of Josh and Justin McGowan. Caring niece of Sue and Bill Goldfuss & Richard and Linda Back. Cousin...

Debbie K. Lewis

Debbie K. Lewis

Sep 20, 2016

Deborah "Debbie" K. Lewis of Otway. Loving wife of Bryan D. Lewis. Devoted daughter of Ira C. Perry Sr. and the late Betty J. (nee Smith) Perry. Beloved mother of Sarah Jane Gravely. Proud grandmother of Jacob Douglas Lewis, Jeremy Edward Gravely, and Jayden Hope Gravely. Dear sister of Ira C. (Jane) Perry Jr. Passed away September 20, 2016 at...

Sharon Siebentritt

Sharon Siebentritt

Sep 19, 2016

Sharon Siebentritt of Blue Ash. Dear wife of the late Robert John Siebentritt. Loving mother of Teresa Siebentritt, Cindy (Dan) Beeler and the late Clint Shepherd. Proud grandmother of Justin, Paige, Brooke, Brittany, Lexie, Clint and Cole. Great grandmother of Mariah, Erika and Corbin. Beloved sister of Larry Roberts, Craig Spurlock and the late Norm Shepherd, Tim Shepherd and Sheila...

Theresa M. Bruser (Nee Macke)

Theresa M. Bruser (Nee Macke)

Sep 19, 2016

Theresa M. (nee Macke) of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late Marvin J. Bruser. Loving mother of Donald, Thomas (Carol), Steven (Connie) and Douglas (Carol) Bruser. Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Catherine (John) Kahle and the late Wilbert Macke, Louis Macke, Mary Stech, Andrew Macke and John Macke. Sister-in-law of Ruth Bruser, Pat...

Robert "Bob" Chace

Robert "Bob" Chace

Sep 18, 2016

Robert "Bob" Chace March 29, 1920 September 18, 2016 Robert "Bob" Chace, 96, former city manager of Mason and Loveland, died at his Loveland farm on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, from natural causes. He was the loving husband of 64 years to Marian (nee Whited) Chace, father to daughter Susan A. Chace and son William A. (Blanca) Chace, step grandfather...

Alice Lee Barker

Alice Lee Barker

Sep 17, 2016

Alice Lee Barker, 71, of Milford, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2016. She was the beloved mother of Jeffrey (Tina) Barker, Timothy Barker, Robert (Jennie) Barker, and Jamie (Kristina) Barker; loving grandmother of Angel, Zack, John, Trinity, Kevin, Libby, Joseph, Jonathan, and Katie; proud great-grandmother of Izzy; dear sister of Hershel, Doug, Johnnie, Rick,...

Nancy Siekman

Nancy Siekman

Sep 16, 2016

Nancy Siekman (nee Kampe) of Loveland. Beloved wife of 54 years to James Siekman. Loving mother of Tony (deceased), Dan, Jeff and Matt. Proud grandmother of 13. Sister of the late Sue Rider. Passed away September 15, 2016 at the age of 74. Friends will be received Monday, September 19 from 6-8 PM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129...

Donnie Yvonne Lester

Donnie Yvonne Lester

Sep 14, 2016

Donnie Yvonne Lester (nee Vanderpool) of Maineville. Beloved wife of 59.5 years to the late Lonnie Lester. Loving mother of Lana Lester, Karl Lester (Penny), Sharon Pierce (Michael) and Wally Lester (Kim). Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Mary Jane Elswick and the late Elbert Vanderpool, Jesse J. Vanderpool, Clarence Vanderpool, Riley Vanderpool, Susan...

Lester C. Switzer

Lester C. Switzer

Sep 13, 2016

Lester C. Switzer of Loveland, passed away September 13, 2016 at the age of 89. Loving husband of 57 years to the late Anita (nee Davis) Switzer. Dear father of Rodney (Pat) Switzer, Belita (the late Fred) Hofer and Cathy (Mary Coombs) Switzer. Son of the late Fred and Ethel (nee Krebs) Switzer. Proud grandfather of Christina (Jeff) Minch, Julie...