Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

John L. Shellenberger

John L. Shellenberger

May 25, 2013

John L. Shellenberger of Deerfield Township. Beloved husband of Betty L. Shellenberger. Loving father of Susan Hiyama, Jill (James) Brausch, and the late David Shellenberger. Proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jeanne Pritchett, the late Leona Appleman, and the late Jane Young. Passed away May 25, 2013 at age 82. Private services were held with burial in Union...

David H. Taylor

David H. Taylor

May 23, 2013

David H. of Loveland. Beloved son of the late Leslie and Dorothy Taylor. Dear father of Diane Taylor. Devoted brother of Thomas (Donna) Taylor and Daniel (Linda) Taylor. Loving companion of Dorothy Wierwille. Passed away May 23, 2013 at age 76. David was an United States Army Veteran in the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Milford Masonic...

Kirsty Noelle Creech

Kirsty Noelle Creech

May 23, 2013

Kirsty Noelle Creech, age 12 of Clarksville, Ohio. Born on April 26, 2001, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Beloved daughter of Edward Alan and Crystal Kay (Hampton) Creech. Loving sister of Edward "EJ" Creech. Proud granddaughter of Edward E. Creech and the late Carol Creech and Earl (Lodena) Hampton and the late Janet Velasquez....

F. Rosalind Smith

F. Rosalind Smith

May 22, 2013

F. Rosalind Smith of Loveland, OH, formerly of Blanchester, OH. Born September 7, 1941 to the late Carter and Johneva (Coffey) Hasty and passed away May 22, 2013 at the age of 71. She was the loving wife of 56 years to Phillip Smith; dear mother of Phillip M. Smith, Michael T. Smith, Aaron W. Smith and the late Terry...

Lavina "Mammy" Coleman

Lavina "Mammy" Coleman

May 21, 2013

Lavina "Mammy" H. (nee Whitton) Coleman, age 98, of Blanchester, Ohio. Born on August 1, 1914 in Scott County, KY., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Howard "Pappy" C. Coleman Sr. Loving mother of Sue (Sonny) Acuff of Blanchester, OH. and Bev (Mike) Burkhart of Mt. Orab, OH. and the...

Harry Eugene Allen

Harry Eugene Allen

May 21, 2013

Harry E. Allen born May 1, 1927 to the late Luther and Susan Thomas Allen and passed away May 21, 2013 at the age of 86. On June 6, 1947 he married Ruth A. Curliss who survives. In addition to Ruth, he is survived by a brother Alfred Allen (Phyllis), sisters Vernadene Tucker, Brenda Burton (Roger), Karen Malott (David) and...

Clarence "Jim" Smith

Clarence "Jim" Smith

May 20, 2013

Clarence James Smith "Jim" bornMarch 3, 1938 to the late Eugene M. and Judy (nee Cox) Smith and passed away May 20, 2013 at the age of 75. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth Marie Smith (nee Montgomery); dear father of John (Loree) Smith of Blanchester and Theresa (Gerry) Griffith of Lancaster, OH; proud grandfather of Stephanie,...

Samual J. Kidd

Samual J. Kidd

May 20, 2013

Samual J. Kidd of Blanchester, OH. Born March 12, 1928 to the late Samual K. and Blanch (nee Warman) Kidd and passed away May 20, 2013 at the age of 85. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Mary (nee Ernst) Kidd; beloved father of the late Darlene Williams; beloved brother of Eldon Kidd, Ronald Kidd, Reba Newman...

Van Jackson

Van Jackson

May 19, 2013

Van of Loveland. Beloved husband of Renee (Nee Maynes) Jackson. Loving father of Charlie Jackson and Sarah Jackson. Devoted grandfather of Charlie Jackson, Jr. Dear brother of Linda (Harold) Philpot, Woody (Lois) Jackson, Angie Rolland, Jean (John) Hunley, Jane (Howard) Cheek, Sonny (Kathy) Jackson, Sharon (Tony) Wrenn, Maggie (Dave) Kurtz, Otis (Debbie) Jackson. Caring son of the late Hugh and...

Michael L. Koehler

Michael L. Koehler

May 19, 2013

Michael L. Koehler of Maineville. Born September 2, 1951 to Gilbert and Mary Jane Koehler, who are deceased. Beloved husband of 36 years to Linda F. Koehler. Loving father of Brandon (Rose) Koehler. Proud grandfather of Madison, Hayden, and Caitlin. Dear brother of Cheryl Koehler and Michelle (Allen) Hatfield. Passed away May 19, 2013 at age 61. Michael was a...

James Reynolds

James Reynolds

May 18, 2013

James F. of Loveland, OH. Loving husband of Ethna (nee Flynn) Reynolds. Dear father of Jim (Lisa) Reynolds and Kevin Reynolds. Passed away May 18th at the age of 68. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Dr., Loveland. Mass of Celebration...

Shirley Murl Cowdrey

Shirley Murl Cowdrey

May 18, 2013

Shirley Murl Cowdrey of Loveland passed away May 18, 2013 at the age of 81. She was the loving mother of Jacqueline (Philip) Renn. Dear aunt of Leslie Kemper, Lori Duenhoft, and Sherry Hoover. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gordon Cowdrey and sister Dorothy West. A memorial service for immediate family will be held on May...

Virginia "Ginny" King Clark

Virginia "Ginny" King Clark

May 18, 2013

Virginia (Ginny) King Clark of Mariemont. Born April 14, 1921 passed away May 18, 2013. Loving wife of the late Austin King Clark. Beloved mother and best friend of Barbara Lee Hampton and David King (Joyce) Clark. Cherished grandmother of Don (Angel), Rob (Tonya) and Nancy Hampton, Cheryl Reisinger and Joel King Clark. Proud great grandmother of Leah, Adam, Jamie,...

Francis L. Krieger

Francis L. Krieger

May 17, 2013

Francis L. Krieger of Loveland. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Lois Ann Krieger. Loving father of Carol Ann (Rob) Steier, Keith (Julie) Krieger, Neil Krieger and Michelle Vielleux. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Katie), Michael and Christina Steier and Kelly, Jill and Megan Krieger. Great-grandfather of Michael Louis Steier. Passed away May 17, 2013 at the age of...

Leora Markunas Reising

Leora Markunas Reising

May 17, 2013

Leora Markunas Reising, age 60, of Maineville passed away May 17, 2013. Beloved wife of 35 years to Mark Reising. Loving mother of Matthew (Caitlin) Reising. Daughter of the late Tony and Pauline Markunas. Dear sister of Stella Tuttle and the late Tony Markunas and Barbara Lafferty. Leora enjoyed sewing, crafts and making jewelry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

David Gilman

David Gilman

May 13, 2013

David Gilman, of Goshen, born May 26, 1950 to the late Harlan and Cathryn (nee Buchanan) Gilman in Cincinnati, OH, passed away May 13, 2013 at the age of 62. David was the loving brother of Gareth Gilman and John Gilman. David worked as a mechanic out of his home for many years. Funeral services with Brother Joe Childress officiating...

Ernest P. Brummett

Ernest P. Brummett

May 13, 2013

Ernest P. Brummett, age 83, of Union TWP, Ohio. Born on December 7, 1929 in Jacksonville, IL., entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2013. Husband of Norma (Harkleroad) Piano Brummett and the late Etta (Kennedy) Brummett. Father of Doug (Carrie) Brummett, Robert Brummett and Richard Brummett. Grandfather of Justin Brummett, Janell Brummett, Kelsey Brummett and Ashley Brummett. Great-grandfather of...

Matthew Vernon Smith

Matthew Vernon Smith

May 11, 2013

Matthew Vernon Smith, age 36, of Williamsburg, Ohio. Born on November 4, 1976 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina and passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Nicole Renee (Hibbard) Smith. Loving father of Ashley Smith and Tyler Smith. Caring brother of Michael Smith, Danny Smith, Gary Norris, Elizabeth Smith and L. Norris. Cherished son of Gary K....

Thelma (Nee Burns) Center

Thelma (Nee Burns) Center

May 9, 2013

Thelma Center (nee Burns) of Maineville. Beloved wife of Paul Center. Loving mother of Cheryl Center Hamilton (Jeff) and Jason Center (Sherry). Cherished grandmother of Sarah Spurlock, Tyler Sargent, Audrey McClure, Jared Center and Valerie Hamilton. Great-grandmother of Brooke and Gavin Spurlock and Greyson, Vivienne and Evelyn McClure. Passed away May 9, 2013, at the age of 70. Funeral services...

Lou Venie (Nee Fuson) Ealy

Lou Venie (Nee Fuson) Ealy

May 9, 2013

Lou Venie (Fuson) Ealy, age 77, of Goshen TWP, OH. Born in Pineville, KY. on October 23, 1935, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Beloved wife of Luther Ealy Jr. Loving mother of Connie McClung and Paul Ealy. Proud grandmother of Nathan McClung, Samuel Ealy and Tommy Ealy. Devoted great-grandmother of Abbott McClung and Aubree McClung. Dear sister of...