Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Walter Earl Ross
May 6, 2014
Walter E. Ross, 91, of Pleasant Plain, passed away May 6, 2014. He was the beloved father of Walter (Ann) Ross and the late Bonnie L. Harvey; loving grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 8; great-great-grandfather of 2. Walter was preceded in death by his dear wife Mickey Ross; parents Charles and Helen Ross. Funeral services will be held Friday May...
Shirley M. Richards
May 6, 2014
Shirley Mae Richards was born on May 25, 1947 to the late Hughie and Elfie (nee Cope) Davidson and passed away on May 6, 2014 at the age of 66 at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Rancel Richards; children, Kimberly (Becky Hillyer) Richards and Amy (Cory) Lusk; grandchildren, Laurel...
Shirley W. Smith
May 6, 2014
Shirley W. (nee Heinekamp) of Loveland, OH. Beloved wife of the late Cleveland Woody and the late James Smith. Loving mother of the late Ernest Cleve (Cecilia Rosenberger) Woody. Dear grandmother of Amy (Randal) Perry, Stacey (Gordon) Dowers and Robert (Amanda) Crigler. Great-grandmother of Jessica Heinrich, Alex Puckett, Jayden Dowers, Randal, Carson and Joseph Perry, Jackson Crigler, Logan Rosenberger and...
Kelly Boyd Brown
May 4, 2014
Kelly Boyd Brown of Peebles, Ohio. Beloved husband of Virgie Parks Brown. Devoted father of Michael W. Brown and Kelly Eugene Brown. Loving grandfather of Michele Calloway, Dillon, Jonathan, David and Lane Brown. Proud great grandfather of Ariana Calloway. Dear brother of Edith Falkner, Faye Wilson, Donald Brown, Elmer Brown and the late Thelma and Hubert Brown. Kelly passed away...
Leo C. Susshine
May 4, 2014
Leo C. Susshine of Stonelick TWP, OH. Born on June 18, 1926 in Indian Hill, OH. Passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Eva (Lakes) Susshine. Loving father of Mary (Roger) Turner, Loretta (Mike) Marshall, Melody (Rich) Harrison and the late Kevin Susshine, Beverli Waters and Harry Cannon. Caring grandfather...
Nancy Jean Harris
May 3, 2014
Nancy Jean Harris, 60, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2014. She was the beloved fianc of Robert Garmany Jr.; loving mother of Timothy A. Smith, Kris (Molly) Harris, Kristi (Richard) Beckett, Kristina L. Harris; Proud grandmother of Trevor A. Donahue, Vincent Tyler Harris, Astoria Brook Harris, Kristopher Benjamin Harris, and Bianca Paulie Grace; Grand-dogs...
Rebecca Louise Arendall
May 3, 2014
Rebecca Louise Arendall, 79, reunited with the Holy Spirit on May 3. Loving wife of Ronald. Mother of Amy (Paulin), Scott (deceased) and Patrick. Grandmother of Kelly and Benjamin Paulin. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Ruth Brooks. Becky graduated from Ohio University and became the first woman program director at WOUB Radio. She continued her broadcasting career at...
Arline P. Lehmkuhl (Nee Hess)
May 3, 2014
Arline P. (nee Hess) born Aug. 18, 1929. Passed away May 3, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert A. Lehmkuhl. Mother of Daniel and Thomas (Veronica) Lehmkuhl. Grandmother of Toni (Bryce) Williams, Dr. Heather (Dr. Jonathan) Yardley, Monika (Will) Thurmond and Christina (Dr. Christopher) Hofmann. Great-grandmother of Abigail and Luke Williams and Mary Hofmann. Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Patty Ann Dupps
May 2, 2014
Patty Dupps of Loveland. Beloved wife of Jack Dupps. Loving mother of Stephen, Karie, and Jeff. Cherished daughter of Patrick and Jean McGuinness. Dear sister of Debby (Ken) Zitt, Lynn Austin, Eileen (Bob) Sukys, and Michael McGuinness. Passed away May 2, 2014 at age 56. Family and friends will be received from 10 AM -12 Noon on Tuesday, May 6...
Helen D. Shanks (Nee Ward)
May 2, 2014
Helen D. (nee Ward) of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Shanks. Loving mother of Douglas A. Shanks. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie Hindersman (Brad) and Heather Carvallo (Eduardo). Great grandmother of Sidney, Abigail, Samantha and Andrew. Dear sister of Roberta Leavitt, William E. Ward and the late Josephine Lindsay and Raymond C. Ward. Passed away May 2, 2014...
Gerald B. Wagner
Apr 29, 2014
Gerald B. Wagner of Maineville. Beloved husband of 44 years to Wilda Wagner and 18 years to the late Barbara Wagner. Loving father of Ronald (Shelli) Wagner, Brian Wagner, and Amy (John) Hall. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth Ann Wagner, Alex (Geri) Blust, Andrea (Josh) Corry, Brandon (Rachel) Wagner, Kristen (Jonathan) Carlson, Kenton Wagner, Lauren (Dale) Zimmerman, Eric Hall, and Leah...
Stacy Lell Maggard
Apr 28, 2014
Stacy Lell Maggard of Loveland. Beloved wife of 17 years to Jerome. Loving mother of Brianna Lauren and Abigail Maye. Cherished daughter of Robert G. and Donna Feldman Lell. Dear sister of Robert B. (Kristi) Lell. Daughter-in-law of Donald R. and Jacqueline (nee Glorius) Maggard. Sister-in-law of Amber Maggard. Passed away April 28, 2014 at the age of 36. Family...
Dorothy Jean Weber
Apr 27, 2014
Dorothy Jean Weber, 74, of Pleasant Plain, passed away April 27, 2014. She was the loving mother of Kevin (Lisa) Weber, Lisa (Roger) Deeter, Robert (Rhonda) Weber Jr., Jennifer (Doug) Miller, and Daniel (Stacie) Weber; proud grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 9; sister of Wilma McDaniel; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy is preceded in death by...
Walter M. "Mick" Herrmann, Jr.
Apr 26, 2014
Walter M. "Mick" Herrmann, Jr. of Lebanon. Beloved husband of Maurine Grosnickle Eifert Herrmann. Loving father of Kelly (Rudy) George, Kurt (Cathy) Castle, Debbie (Mark) Sather, Robin Stetson, Sheri Ing, Walter Mitchell "Mitch" (Melissa) Herrmann III, Carl (Brenda) Eifert Jr, and Sandra (James) Burchwell. Proud grandfather of Gregory George, Ryan Pickering, Heather George, Shannon George, Craig Castle, Kris Castle, Steven...
Alberta Mae Gest
Apr 24, 2014
Alberta Mae (nee White) Gest of Milford. Beloved wife of the late Charles Robert "Bob" Gest. Loving mother of Charlene (Richard) Schultz. Proud grandmother of Jeffery (Beth) Schultz and Robert Schultz. Great grandmother of Joshua and Jeremy. Passed away April 24, 2014 at age 90. Graveside services will be held at 1:45 PM on Monday, April 28 at Rose Hill...
Jack Jungels
Apr 24, 2014
Jack Jungels of Loveland. Beloved husband of 52 years to Jill Jungels. Loving father of Holly K. (Doug) Leavitt, Joy A. Hill, and Jay S. Jungels. Proud grandfather "papa" of Kayliegh Hill, Alyson Hill, Zach Leavitt, Joey Hill, and Justin Leavitt. Passed away April 24, 2014 at age 75. Jack was an avid golfer, dedicated soccer coach, and backgammon extraordinaire....
John Trivett
Apr 24, 2014
John Trivett of Fayetteville, OH, passed away April 24, 2014 at the age of 63. He was born on February 24, 1951 to W.B. and Renda Alice (nee Whitis) Trivett. He was an Ohio National Guard Veteran, a member of the Blanchester F.O.E. #2222 and enjoyed farming, fishing, cruises and playing cards. He is survived by his wife of 44...
Janet Kalven
Apr 24, 2014
Janet Kalven died April 24, 2014 at SEM Haven in Milford, OH after a short illness. She was 100 years old, born May 21, 1913 in Chicago to Harry and Rose (Nathan) Kalven. Janet graduated in 1934 from the University of Chicago, B.S., Phi Beta Kappa; in 1971 from Boston University, M.Ed. in adult education and human relations. She was...
Violet L. (Wilkie) Brown
Apr 22, 2014
Violet L. (Wilkie) Brown of Loveland, OH., formerly of Oklahoma City, OK. Born on July 22, 1936 in Westville, OK. Violet went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Carl R. "Bob" Stevens and the late William G. "Bill" Brown Jr. Loving mother of William G. (Betty) Brown...
Paula Gratsch
Apr 22, 2014
Paula, 78 passed away on April 22, 2014 at her daughter's home in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on February 3, 1936 to Ora and Leone Fry Johantgen. After the untimely death of her mother, she was lovingly raised by her step-mother Leah Wilson Johantgen. Paula grew up in Jackson, Michigan and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After moving to Ohio...





