Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Walter Earl Ross

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...