Obituaries

Obituaries

Kenneth N. Holden

Kenneth N. Holden

Feb 18, 2014

Kenneth N. Holden, 54, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday February 18, 2014. Kenneth was the beloved father of Josh and Nikki Holden; Loving grandfather of Noah Holden; Boyfriend of Becky Watkins; Brother of William (Margret)Holden; Uncle of Johnny and Chris Holden and Kyle ; Kenneth also leaves behind Jessica Watkins, Amy McCulley, and Robert Prozzillo, who were practically children; mother-in-law...

Kamal Raji Haddad

Kamal Raji Haddad

Feb 18, 2014

Kamal Raji of Loveland. Beloved husband of Hind Haddad. Loving father of Christine (Saliba), Marlene (Victor), Mary (Sean), Rita (Michael), and Sandy (Ziad). Proud grandfather of Nicklas, Allese, Mira, Melad, Michael, Izzat, Eliah, Mya, Ethan, Eli, Liam, and Annabelle. Passed away February 18, 2014 at age 72. Respects to the family may be paid from 6-9 PM on Wednesday, February...

Ronald Ross

Ronald Ross

Feb 16, 2014

Ronald Ross of Morrow, OH was born August 31, 1938 to John and Ruby (nee Dinkins) Ross and passed away February 16, 2014 at the age of 75. Ronald was a US Marine and worked as a Maintenance Mechanic with Owens-Illinois for 30 years. He is survived by a son, Michael (Louanne) Ross; daughters, Yvette Ross and Nicole Ross; adopted...

Maureen Dillon

Maureen Dillon

Feb 16, 2014

Maureen C. Dillon who worked tirelessly in service to the Cincinnati arts and charitable communities, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Born on April 2, 1949, in Fort Wayne Indiana, Maureen graduated from Indiana University. Her volunteer efforts on the boards of the Urban Appalachian Council, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 4C for Children, Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati...

Robert Sandlin

Robert Sandlin

Feb 15, 2014

Robert Sandlin, of Maineville, OH. Born on August 1, 1941 in South Lebanon, Ohio. Died on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the age of 72. Beloved son of Eva Mae (Green) Sandlin and the late Albert Sandlin. Loving brother of Lee (Nancy) Sandlin, James Sandlin, Johnny (Lucy) Sandlin, Kim (Ron) Collins and the late Pat Gordon. Special friend of Betty...

Louis A. Buerkle

Louis A. Buerkle

Feb 13, 2014

Louis A., 80, of Goshen passed away February 13, 2014. Loving father of Lisa(Daniel) Ondrus and Lee (Gail) Buerkle; proud grandfather of Danny Ondrus, Christopher Buerkle, and Sean Buerkle; Brother of Pat Martin, Regina Carey, Roger Buerkle, and Gerald Buerkle; brother-in-law of Audrey Rapien. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucretia Buerkle; parents Sebastian and Jennie Buerkle; sister...

Karen Diane (Slatton) Sturgill

Karen Diane (Slatton) Sturgill

Feb 12, 2014

Karen Diane (nee Slatton) Sturgill of Goshen, OH. Loving mother of Zack Sturgill and the late Jason Sheldon. Proud grandmother of Sabrina Sturgill, Isaiah Sturgill, Danielle Sheldon and Carson Kessen. Special friend of Russ Henderson. Cherished daughter of George Slatton and the late Dorothy (Donaldson) Slatton. Services will be on Monday, February 17, 7:30 PM at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home,...

Shirley J. Beck

Shirley J. Beck

Feb 12, 2014

Shirley J., formerly of Reading. Beloved wife of 60 years to Harold J. Beck. Cherished mother of Pam Pitsch (deceased) (Chuck), Linda Lykins (Don), Cherri Suttman (Ron), Michelle Pfeffer (Shawn). Loving grandmother of Scott Heckle (Jessica), Laura Hoekstra (Andrew), Nicole Suttman (Joe), Erica Burkhart (Jon), Jordan and Jake Pfeffer, Matthew Lykins (Amanda) and Jonathan Lykins. Dear great-grandmother of nine. Dearest...

Glenn "Red" Noland

Glenn "Red" Noland

Feb 11, 2014

Glenn "Red" Noland, passed away February 11, 2014 at the age of 70. Glenn was the brother of Linda Johnson; loving friend of Ruthann Whitaker, JC and Sarah Whitaker, their children, Kali, Darwin, Nick, and Rebekah. He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Margaret Noland; brothers Gary Lee, Dearl Wayne, and James Albert Noland; dear friend David...

Gw Jack Smith

Gw Jack Smith

Feb 10, 2014

GW Jack Smith of Wilmington. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jo. Dear father and father-in-law of Linda and Charles Kenser, Jack and Jane Smith, Al "Rusty" (the late Bonnie) Smith and Kelly (deceased) and Donna Smith. Proud grandfather of Christi, Charlie II, Matthew, Josh, Justin, Lester and BJ. Great grandfather of four. Great-great grandfather of two. U.S. Navy WWII...

Lenwood Cole

Lenwood Cole

Feb 10, 2014

Lenwood Cole was born September 16, 1930 to Lonnie and Stella Flinchum and passed away February 10, 2014 in Blanchester, OH at the ager of 83. He enjoyed playing cards, cornhole and volleyball at the Laurels and fishing. He is survived by a brother Lucas Cole, a sister Florence Arthur and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...

Wayne G. Jones Sr.

Wayne G. Jones Sr.

Feb 7, 2014

Wayne G Jones Sr. of Loveland. Beloved husband for over 73 years to Florence Wilkinson Jones. Devoted father of Judi (Steve) Eubanks, Wayne (Linda Hood) Jones Jr. and Michael (Rita) Jones and the late Paula Riffle. Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Barbara DuBois. Wayne passed away Friday...

Robert C. Lay

Robert C. Lay

Feb 7, 2014

Robert C. "Bob" Lay of Milford, OH. Born on January 16, 1929 in St. Charles, VA. Went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2014 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 62 years to Shirley Jean (Meredith) Lay. Loving father of Gina (Ryan) Barnhart and the late Lisa Lay. Caring grandfather of Jason, Gary and Chris...

Gary Daniel Case

Gary Daniel Case

Feb 5, 2014

Gary Daniel Case of Amelia, OH. Born on December 12, 1949 in Covington, KY. Entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of JoAnn Graham-Case. Loving father of Melissa (Gary) Gouge, Danny Case, Keisha (Patrick) Cook, Kelsey Case and step-father of Raquel Kalton and Jessica Saylor. Caring grandfather of Dillon Gouge, Olivia...

George R. Latham

George R. Latham

Feb 2, 2014

George R. Latham Sr., of Wilmington Ohio formerly Blanchester, Ohio, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 in Clinton County. He is survived by his wife Corinna Latham. Mr. Latham was born May 27, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Vern Richard Latham and Clara Bell (nee Chesser) Latham Pringle. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Alice Mae Suttles- Worley

Alice Mae Suttles- Worley

Feb 2, 2014

Alice Mae Suttles- Worley of Slovay, New York, was born on December 14, 1966 and went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Steve Worley whom she married 20 years ago on February 14, 1993. Loving mother of George, Henry, Victoria, Jane, and Matilda Worley; Dear daughter of Ruthann Suttles; leaves behind...

Jeffrey Stewart Banks

Jeffrey Stewart Banks

Feb 1, 2014

Jeffrey Stewart Banks of Williamsburg. Beloved husband of Michelle Wiwi Banks. Devoted father of Gary (Kelley Canale) Banks, and Rachel Banks. Cherished son of Edna Childers Banks. Loving brother of Donna (Don) Clifton, Theresa Banks, Joni (Rick) Hudnall, Greg Banks, and Gary Banks. Dear son in law of Robert and Sharon Wiwi. Passed away suddenly Saturday, February 1, 2014 at...

Jacquelyn Ann Ballinger

Jacquelyn Ann Ballinger

Jan 28, 2014

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Ballinger was born on December 17, 1927 to Horace L. and Mary E. (nee Reeves) Sewell and passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the age of 86. Jacquelyn was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Blanchester, Blanchester Eastern Star Cary Chapter, Tuesday Club, Daytimers, Homemakers and Amicitia. She is survived by her...

Grace E. Brown

Grace E. Brown

Jan 26, 2014

Grace E. Brown (nee Larrick) was born on August 5, 1923 to Clifford P. and Lavona (nee Henselman) Larrick and passed away on January 26, 2014 at the age of 90. Grace was active with the Blanchester Senior Citizens and the First Baptist Church of Blanchester. Grace also retired from Keebler after 35 years. She is survived by her son...

Marianne Nichwitz

Marianne Nichwitz

Jan 26, 2014

Marianne (nee Schlie) of Loveland. Loving mother of Mark (Carolyn) Nichwitz, Diane Oligee and John (Elizabeth) Nichwitz. Cherished grandmother of David and Christopher Oligee and Andrea, Jennifer, Rachel and Rylee Nichwitz. Dear sister of Paul Schlie, Nancy DeBrunner and the late Thomas and William Schlie. Preceded in death by her former husband Melvin Nichwitz. Active member of St. Columban Parish...