Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Jennifer Lynn Meyer-Haag
May 29, 2024
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Jennifer Lynn of Loveland, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Duane Haag. Loving mother of Rosalina Meyer-Haag. Cherished daughter of Dorothy (nee Betz) Meyer and the late Robert Meyer. Dear sister of Karen Crutcher, Leslie (Kenton) New, Danna (Alex) Duarte and Craig (Cindy) Meyer.
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Mary J Jutze
May 28, 2024
Mary Joan (Eckert) Jutze passed away surrounded by her family, peacefully at home, on May 28, 2024.
Mary, Daughter of Howard and Rose (Uihlein) Eckert, was born August 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother Howard (Joan), and her sister Bobbie. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy (1947) and Our Lady...
Bert Crawford
May 27, 2024
Albert "Bert" Crawford of Batavia, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2024 at the age of 71. Bert was born on October 24, 1952 in Goshen, OH to Elbert and Cleo Crawford.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirley Mae (nee Zachary) Crawford; two daughters, Kim (Michael) Hughes,...
Pauline Anne Kretchek
May 27, 2024
Pauline Ann (Chalupka) Kretchek of Wilmington, OH, who passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 88.
Pauline, born November 25, 1935, in Sharon, PA, was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Pauline and her late husband, John, of 68 years, lived in a peaceful home they built...
David Irvin Ballard
May 26, 2024
David Irvin Ballard, 86, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2024.
He was the beloved father of David (Sonia) Ballard, Jeff (Faye) Ballard, and Kay (Rick) Thieryoung; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; proud great-grandfather of nine.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Ballard; parents, Otto Ballard and Ruth Gonzales.
...Joann Raga
May 25, 2024
Joann (nee Schildmeyer) Raga was born February 5, 1930, in Cincinnati, OH to Joseph and Hulda Schildmeyer. Growing up in Pleasant Ridge and Blue Ash she graduated from Sycamore High School, the University of Cincinnati and then married Joe Raga in 1960. She lived an active life centered on family and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Kenwood. In their...
Joseph "Joe" Mersch
May 25, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Mersch of Loveland, OH, passed away May 25, 2024, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of 42 years to Nancy Mersch. Devoted father of Jeremy (Jennifer) Mersch, Michael (Leslie) Mersch, and Lynn Mersch. Proud grandfather of Zachary Mersch, Layla Mersch, and Mariana Mersch. Cherished son of Cathilda and the late Walter Mersch. Loving brother of Mary...
Betty Jeanne Mason
May 23, 2024
Betty Jeanne Mason, age 99, of Blanchester, OH, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her daughter's home in Leesburg, OH. Jeanne was born April 29, 1925, in Sioux City, IA, to the late Arthur and Hazel (nee Harrington) Allan.
Jeanne met her husband, George, during World War II while he was serving in the Army Air Corp...
George C. Watkins
May 23, 2024
George C. Watkins of Blanchester, OH., went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on October 13, 1939, in Russellville, KY to Earl and Mary Watkins.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (nee Tucker) Watkins; daughter: Teri (JR) Weisflock of Blanchester, OH, two...
Tracie Dawn Hollon
May 23, 2024
Tracie Dawn (nee Nipper) Hollon of Blanchester, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024, at the age of 49. She was born on July 10, 1974, in Cincinnati, OH to Henry and Frances Nipper.
Tracie is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond "Ray" William Hollon, six children; LaCinda Kempf, Kayla Hollon, Faith...
Kenneth M. Ashcraft
May 20, 2024
Kenneth Martin Ashcraft of Hillsboro, OH, passed peacefully on May 20, 2024 at the age of 97. Kenneth was born in Cincinnati, OH, on May 9, 1927 to the late Luther and Willy (nee Lunsford) Ashcraft.
Cherished husband of the late Althea Helen (nee McCabe) Ashcraft for 73 yrs. Beloved father of Kenneth (Debra) Ashcraft, Jr., Diane...
Tracy L. Crowder
May 19, 2024
Tracy L. Crowder of Milford, OH, passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 51. Beloved daughter of Susan and the late Robert "Bob" Juillerat of Milford, OH. Cherished granddaughter of her "secondary parents", the late L.D. "Buck" and Ellen Steel. Caring niece of Dr. Kenneth F. (Charlene Foster-Steel) Steel of St. Augustine, FL. Tracy is also survived...
Michael A. Cremeans
May 19, 2024
Michael Alan Cremeans of Loveland. Beloved husband of Patricia Ann (nee Wilson) Cremeans. Loving father of Lesa (Jeremy) Banks and Matthew (Brittney Welborne) Cremeans. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Andrew, and Anderson Banks. Son of the late Romie and Jane Cremeans. Dearest brother of Pat (Kim) Cremeans and Joe (Prudy) Cremeans. Dear cousin of Lindi and Keith Oliver and Steve...
Lance Schultz
May 18, 2024
Lance Schultz of West Chester. Loving husband of 32 years to Maureen Murray-Schultz. Proud father of Alanna Schultz, Jack Schultz, and Mary Kate Schultz. Dear son of the late Jack and Elizabeth (nee Johannkamp) Schultz. Dear brother and uncle to many. Also survived by his dogs, Maggie and Bean. Passed away May 18, 2024, at the age of 64....
Agnes Cecilia Cole
May 17, 2024
Agnes Cecilia Cole, 78, of Blanchester, Ohio, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2024.
She is survived by her son, Jeff Riehle; stepchildren, Jan Cole and Jeff Cole; granddaughter, Sarah Riehle; great-granddaughter, Valerie; great-grandson, Emanuel; siblings, Helen Shank, Juanita Mosteller, Barbara Passman, John Riehle, Gina Ray Riehle, and Mary Ritter; numerous...
Darryl E. Williams
May 17, 2024
Darryl E. Williams of Lebanon, OH, passed away May 17, 2024, at the age of 75. Beloved husband to Bessie Williams (nee Little). Devoted father of Lisa (Brian) Bowers. Proud grandfather of Darryl (Abby) Retallick and Aaron Retallick. Cherished great grandfather of Layne and Sully Retallick. Dear brother of Raymond (Linda) Williams, Elwin (Pam) Bryant Jr., Patty Ann Martin,...
Janet L. Query
May 16, 2024
Janet L. Query (nee Feldhaus) passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late David A. Query. Cherished mother of Vicki (the late Gary) Slowik and David L. Query. Loving grandmother of Nic Slowik (Spring), Emilee Slowik Cunningham (Wes), Maris Query-Helmer (Josh), Molly Query-Homan (Jacob) and David B. Query (Anna). Great...
Gerald L. Peters
May 16, 2024
Kings Mills - Gerald "Jerry" L. Peters, a magnificent man, beloved husband of 65 years to Janice Peters. Loving father of Cheryl Peters, Gerald "Jay" (Denise) Peters, and Lynn (Rex) LaRue. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Kay, Ryan (Ryann) McCall, Chelsea LaRue, Julie (Carl) Oeder, Elizabeth "Ellie" LaRue, and Jesse (Alicia) Peters. Caring great grandfather of Rowen LaRue. Brother of...
Kelly Ann Grandfield
May 16, 2024
Kelly Ann Grandfield of Loveland, OH. Passed peacefully on May 16, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on October 10, 1960, in Cincinnati, OH.
Cherished daughter of Jennilee (nee Derrick) Grandfield and the late Raymond Grandfield. Beloved ex-wife of Rodney Ashcraft. Loving mother of Matthew Ashcraft. Caring grandmother of Gabriel Ashcraft and Lila Ashcraft. Dear sister...
Patricia A. Garvey
May 15, 2024
Patricia "Pat" A. Garvey, 61, of Loveland, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, in her home. Pat was born on August 10, 1962, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Leo F. Garvey and Jane Zymroz Garvey and devoted sister of Julia.
She attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Marietta...





