Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Margaret A. Ford Keifer

Margaret A. Ford Keifer

Jul 28, 2015

Margaret A. Ford Keifer (nee Byron) of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Donald Ford and Benjamin Keifer. Loving mother of Terry A. Tensi (Dave), James M. Ford and John R. Ford (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Jason Huebner (Tracy), James Richard Ford (Andrea) and Heather Marlin (Peter). Great grandmother of Alexis, Ashley and Austin Huebner, Joella Ford and Cole...

Beverly Jean Lohr

Beverly Jean Lohr

Jul 24, 2015

LOHR Beverly Jean (Hubbard), 74, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2015 at Meadowbrook Care Center. Beloved Mother of Jacqui (Greg) Young, Lance (Peggy) and Chris (Cathy) Lohr. Adored Granny of Michael (Jessica), Nicholas and Kaitlyn Young, Olivia and Elena Lohr, and Henry Lohr. Daugher of the late Finley and Jewel (Robinson) Hubbard, the late Grace (Warren)...

Rhea M. Harkins

Rhea M. Harkins

Jul 22, 2015

Rhea M. Harkins, age 98, passed away July 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. Harkins. Loving mother of Eileen (Harry) Horstman, Kathy (Bob) Laufman, Patrick (Genie) Harkins, Mary Ellen (Art) Masson, Chrys (Donna) Harkins, Michael (Carroll) Harkins, Paul Robert (Brenda) Harkins, Peggy Judy and Peter Harkins. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her niece Tracy Johnston...

Wilma "Loretta" Robinette

Wilma "Loretta" Robinette

Jul 21, 2015

Wilma "Loretta" Robinette, of Lebanon, OH formerly of Fayetteville, OH, was born on August 29, 1933 to the late Raymond and Dolly (nee Wilson) Hawkins and passed away on July 21, 2015 at the age of 82. She is survived by her children, Bruce Robinette, Brian Robinette, Teri Greimann, Sherry Kern and Shannon Miller. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and...

James Dallas Straight Sr.

James Dallas Straight Sr.

Jul 19, 2015

James Dallas Straight Sr. of Westboro, Ohio. Born on July 6, 1965 in Wilmington, OH. Passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 50. Loving father of James Straight Jr., Jason (Katie Lynch) Straight and Tiffany Straight. Cherished son of Linda (nee Robbins) Ackels and the late Johnny Darrell Straight. Caring step-son of the late Dale Ackels....

Martha J. Wuennemann (Nee Geglein)

Martha J. Wuennemann (Nee Geglein)

Jul 19, 2015

Martha J. (nee Geglein). Beloved mother of Charles A. Wuennemann (deceased), Annette Obert (Michael) and Bernard J. Wuennemann (Teresa L.). Loving grandmother of Aileen Wuennemann-Diaz (Gilbert), Charles A. Wuennemann Jr. (Jane), Michael Obert Jr. (Angie), Christopher Obert (Trisha), Katherine Obert, Samantha A. Schneider (Brad), Bernard Wuennemann Jr, Amanda McClellan and Marie McClellan. Great grandmother of Amanda, Marissa and Justin Diaz,...

Jim Burke

Jim Burke

Jul 18, 2015

Jim Burke of Loveland. Beloved husband of Cindy (Rusche) Burke. Loving father of John (Karen) Burke and Andy (Amy) Burke. Proud grandfather of Sarah, Megan, Logan, Nathan and Alana. Dear brother of Dr. J. Michael (Mary Jane) Burke and Sara Jeanne Burke. Passed away July 18, 2015 at age 70 due to complications from pneumonia. Retired from UPS, then dedicated...

Lena Allen

Lena Allen

Jul 17, 2015

Lena (nee Parsons) of Loveland, OH. Loving wife of the late Hugh F. Allen Jr. Dear mother of Brenda (Mike) Harvey, Michael (Linda) Allen, Marsha (Victor) Byrum and Angela Allen. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Earl Parsons, Katherine Richardson and Robert Parsons. Went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2015 at the age...

Phillip Edward Allen

Phillip Edward Allen

Jul 16, 2015

Phillip Edward Allen 83, of Blanchester, passed away Thursday July 16, 2015. A Purple Heart recipient of the Korean War and member of the American Legion Post 179. Born August 5, 1931 the son of the late Albert and Harriet Allen. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Shaw) and the late Juanita Allen. Survived by 7 Step Children, Robert...

Marguerite E. Smith

Marguerite E. Smith

Jul 16, 2015

Marguerite E. (nee Snider) Smith of Goshen TWP., OH. Born on March 11, 1915 in Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2015, age 100. Beloved wife of the late Lester Smith. Loving mother of Bettie (the late Jack) Turner, Bill (Phyllis) Smith and the late Joyce Howland. Mother-in-law of Don Howland. Caring grandmother of...

Thomas E. Koehler

Thomas E. Koehler

Jul 13, 2015

Thomas E. Koehler, 83, of Blanchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carlene Koehler; Loving father of Amy Pasqualine, Bonnie (Tom) Reynolds, Tom (Jackie) Bray, Jill (Matt) Knapp, Kathleen (Larry) Burchett, and Rhonda (Robert) Howard; Proud grandfather of 19; Dear brother of Nancy Stiegler. Thomas was preceded in death...

Lurala Sizemore

Lurala Sizemore

Jul 13, 2015

Lurala of Fairfield Township. Beloved wife of the late Linzy Sizemore. Loving mother of Verna Gilbert, Dan Hardin, Sue Gulley, and Dianne Hardin. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Geneva Mounts, Elliott Blankenship, Florence Dick and Delores Prater. Passed away July 13, 2015 at age 87. Family and...

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Deyo

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Deyo

Jul 11, 2015

Andrew "Andy" of Miamisburg, OH, passed away on July 11, 2015 at the age of 36. Beloved son of Thomas and Nancy Deyo. Dear brother of Lisa Caulfield, Donald Deyo, Katherine Deyo and Danielle (Jeremiah) McFarland. Loving grandson of Helen Klein. Uncle of Nicole Deyo, Ashley Deyo, Kaitlyn Deyo, Genavieve Deyo and Jeremiah McFarland Jr. and great uncle to Amber...

Henry "Hank" Behrends

Henry "Hank" Behrends

Jul 4, 2015

Henry J "Hank". Loving husband of 60 years to the late Frances A. "Dee-dee" (nee Homan) Behrends. Beloved father of Sue (Jim) Smith, Kathy (Pete) Holenchak, Janet (Kerry) Ross, Beth (Chris) Packard, Mimi (Jon) Vecchie, and the late Barb Behrends. Dear grandfather of Greg, Sean, Ron, Wyatt, Al, Jodee, Grace, Elizabeth, Mary Jo, Lisa, Lizzie Mae, and Julie. Great grandfather...

Ernie Tong

Ernie Tong

Jul 3, 2015

Ernie Tong passed away on July 3, 2015, in Loveland, Ohio, following a long battle with cancer. His doctors, nurses and friends were amazed how he fought so long with such grace, dignity, and strength. Ernie was the loving, thoughtful and sweet husband of Rene Walker-Tong; honorable son to Virginia and the late Kam Kai Tong; watchful and attentive brother...

Fr. Terry Smith

Fr. Terry Smith

Jul 3, 2015

Fr. Terry. Son of the late Thomas W. and Mary V. (nee Troy) Smith. He served in various parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Survived by a dear friend, Dianne Vollman and the Vollman, Hart and Troy families. Grateful for family and good friends and the prayers of many people. Friends will be received at Good Shepherd Parish, 8815 E....

Richard Michael Castle

Richard Michael Castle

Jul 2, 2015

Richard Michael Castle of Loveland, OH., formerly of New Lebanon, OH. Born on October 26, 1949 in Dayton, OH. Passed away on July 2, 2015, age 65. Beloved friend of Susan Hegyi. Loving father of Stephanie (Troy) Werner and Sarah (Shain) Wyka. Proud grandfather of Abigail and Olivia Werner and Preston Wyka. Dear brother of Skip (Sue), Roger and Duane...

Georgia Ann Benz

Georgia Ann Benz

Jul 2, 2015

Georgia Ann (nee Carraher) Benz of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Benz. Loving mother of Karen (Dave) Naber, Judy (Rick) Foraker, Steve (Marianne) Benz, and Michael (Amy) Benz. Proud grandmother of Brandon, Mallory, Jenna, Kelsey, and Alex Naber; Ryan, Brady, and Drew Benz; Christine and Matt Foraker; Hailey and Dylan Benz. Great grandmother of Scarlett Benz. Dear...

Delbert Donald Roy

Delbert Donald Roy

Jul 2, 2015

Delbert Donald Roy Sr., 79, of Fayetteville, Ohio, died July 2, 2015 in his home. He was born on June 9, 1936 in Webb Crossroads, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie (Patton) Roy; daughter, Kimberly Joyce Roy; his parents, Marie (Wilson) Roy and James Wesley Roy; four brothers: Lurid, Grady, Edward, and Edgar Roy, and four...

Dustan "Dusty" Carl Miller

Dustan "Dusty" Carl Miller

Jul 2, 2015

Dustan "Dusty" C. of Loveland, OH. Loving husband of Martha Miller for 44 years. Devoted father of Chris (Kristy) Miller and Cam Miller. Dear grandfather of Zoe and Lola Miller. Beloved son of Lola L. Miller and the late Warren A. Miller. Brother of Sharon (Buddy) Boothe and Marilyn (John) Sewell. Passed away on July 2, 2015 at the age...