Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

John W. Alexander

John W. Alexander

Feb 28, 2006

. Beloved husband of over 51 years to Helen McGeorge Alexander. Loving father of the late Diane Denise Alexander. Dear brother of Polly Jackson, Rose Jackson, Christine Anglin, Letcher Alexander, and the late Lina Lamb, China Clemmons, Mamie, Desie, Vincent, and Brady Alexander. Uncle to many loving nieces and nephews.

Notie (Nee Henry) Lester

Notie (Nee Henry) Lester

Feb 28, 2006

Notie of Loveland. Preceded in death by her husband Winfrey A. Lester in 1999. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Judy & Richard Purcell, Janice and the late Adria Roy, Tim & Kelly Lester. Dear grandmother of Teresa, Chuck, Linda, Sue, Stacey, Kristina, and Steven and great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren and great-great grandmother of 6 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Pauline...

Virginia A. Kirby

Virginia A. Kirby

Feb 26, 2006

Kirby, Virginia A. (nee Hill) of Glendale, Arizona formerly of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kirby who preceded her death in 2003. Dear mother of Jacqueline (Richard) Shaw and Brenda Sue (Stephen) Bartish. Sister of the late Martha Mallin. Grandmother of Jennifer Swift, Sherri Bartish, Victoria Shaw and Rachel Stubbs. Great grandmother of Tylor and Ryan Stubbs. February...

Gordan M. Malott

Gordan M. Malott

Feb 25, 2006

Beloved son of Ruby Scott Malott-Carter and the late William E. Malott. Step-son of Donald Carter. Husband of Desiree Owens Malott. Devoted father of Samantha Malott and Stephanie Malott. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Loretta and Bill Timpe, Brenda and Carl Eifert, William L. and Donna Malott. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

John Swigert

John Swigert

Feb 25, 2006

Swigert,John of Maineville. Beloved husband of Ethel (nee Meek) Swigert. Father of Shirley (Melvin) Hill, John K. (Vicki) Swigert, Dennis Swigert and the late Connie Swigert. Brother of George Swigert and the late Robert Swigert. Grandfather of Barbara J. (Dennis) Saylor, Cynthia Charles, Denise D. Hill, John K. (Kim) Swigert, Holly A. (Matt) Raleigh and Ryan C. Swigert. Great grandfather...

Joan G. Beckman

Joan G. Beckman

Feb 23, 2006

Beloved wife of Martin "Marty" Beckman. Loving mother of Stephen Beckman, Susan Beckman, and Stewart Beckman (Sandy). Devoted Grandmother of Jason Beckman, Michael Beckman, and Sara Beckman. Dear Sister of Dorothy, Patty, and Ruth. Family request that memorial contributions in memory of Joan be directed to the Bethesda Foundation for Critical Care Units.

William Krebs

William Krebs

Feb 23, 2006

KREBS William "Bill" Edwin, Sr., of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Davie, Florida. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ellen (nee Stesch) Krebs. Loving father of Eddie Krebs, Betty (Russ) Alexander, Randy (Tina) Krebs and Rick Krebs. Caring grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Dearest companion of Ruth Malin. Proud brother of George Krebs, Francis Liecap, Jean Fisher, Helen Martin, Marlene Heinbold, Dorothy...

William Clyde Dane

William Clyde Dane

Feb 20, 2006

73 of Maineville, passed away February 20, 2006. Born April 15, 1932 in Goshen, OH to the late Frank E. and Minnie (nee Books) Dane. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Frank A. Dane and Robert S. Dane. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Bernice (nee Stringer) Dane; Four sons, Bill (Patty) Dane Jr., Mike (Lynn) Dane,...

William J. Cromer

William J. Cromer

Feb 18, 2006

Cherished son of Virgil W.and the late Virginia (nee Mink) Cromer, beloved husband of 24 years to Wanda J. (nee Krell) Cromer, devoted father of Shane W. Cromer and Chrystle (Tim) Phipps, proud grandfather of Aleyah Phipps, dear brother of Gale (the late Wayne) Hutson, caring son-in-law of Ben and Bessie Honig, and brother-in-law of Martha Belle LaBerbra. Also survived...

Gladys Ida (Nee Gordon) Wells

Gladys Ida (Nee Gordon) Wells

Feb 17, 2006

Gladys Ida (nee Gordon) of Milford. Preceded in death in 1989 by her husband Cecil Wells, Sr. Loving mother of Cecil (Linda) Wells, Jr. and Joyce Ann (John) Hempstead. Devoted grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Devada Dotson, Agnes Harp, Vince Eastridge, and J.L. Bloodworth. February 17, 2006 at the age of 84. Family suggests memorial...

Russel Donovan Perry

Russel Donovan Perry

Feb 16, 2006

Russel Donovan Perry, 88, of Kingwood, Texas died Thursday, February 16, 2006 in Humble, Texas after an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1917 in Branch Hill, Ohio to parents Harley and Minnie Waits. He served for the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Mr. Perry lived in Loveland, Ohio where he farmed numerous...

Cleva Avis (Nee Petsick) Turney

Cleva Avis (Nee Petsick) Turney

Feb 16, 2006

Cherished wife of the late Lloyd W. Turney, caring mother of Susan P. (David) McCamey, loving grandmother of Lisa (Joshua) Kaufer and Caitlin McCamey, dear sister of Waide Petsick. Also leaves behind many close friends at the Lodge of Montgomery and the Lodge Care Center. Ms. Turney worked as an adoption social worker in Albuquerque for more than 15 years,...

Gerald Blankemeyer

Gerald Blankemeyer

Feb 15, 2006

BLANKEMEYER Gerald "Gerry" Paul of Batavia, Ohio. Beloved husband of Teri R. (nee McSorley) Blankemeyer. Loving father of John (Amy) Blankemeyer, Andrea D. Blankemeyer and Becky Kauffman. Caring grandfather of Matthew Blankemeyer, Samantha Irwin, Nicole Irwin, Amber McMullen and Katie McMullen. Dear brother of Paul Blankemeyer and the late James Blankemeyer. Proud uncle of P.J. Blankemeyer, Michael Blankemeyer, Aaron Blankemeyer,...

Madeline E. Bright

Madeline E. Bright

Feb 13, 2006

Loving daughter of the late Clarence & Ethel (nee Huffman) Bright. Devoted sister of Charles Edward Bright, Norma Hale, Eleanor MacDonald and the late Dorothy Wilkins, Jean Heitkamp, Miriam Bright and Robert Bright. She was a member of Eastern Star in Dayton, OH Family request that memoiral contribution be directed to Westboro United Methodist Church.

Yvonne Louise Hacker

Yvonne Louise Hacker

Feb 13, 2006

Beloved mother of two sons; David Thomas (Amy) Hacker and Brian Jaccob Hacker. Proud grandmother of David Keagen Hacker, Carrisa and Sadie. Children's father and dear friend Brian Hacker. Caring daughter of Audrey Jackson and the late Milton Jackson. Beloved sister Milton Junior (Patricia) Jackson, Coleen (Gerald) Moore, Robert (Kathy) Jackson, Gertrude (Jerry) Brayton and the late Harold Dean (Linda)...

Ottis David Calvin

Ottis David Calvin

Feb 11, 2006

CALVIN Ottis David "Dave" of Miami Township, Ohio. Beloved husband of Larry Geraldine "Penny" (nee Smith) Calvin. Loving father of Jeff (Paige) Calvin, Deborah (Elisabeth) Ballinger and Ted (Toni) Roberts. Caring grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Fields. Preceded in death by his first wife, Judy K. (nee Engle) Calvin, a sister, Louise Kellison and his parents Glen...

James A. Bowman

James A. Bowman

Feb 11, 2006

BOWMAN James A. of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of Mary Kay (nee Shults) Bowman. Loving father of Clark Bowman, Todd (Susan) Bowman and Jamie (Anthony) Garrison. Caring grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Dugan, Richard Bowman, Christine Bowman and Earl Bowman. Cherished son of the late Earl and Velma (nee Fitzwater)...

Forest Lee Potts

Forest Lee Potts

Feb 10, 2006

. Beloved father of Russell Potts, Tina Ellerhorst, and the late Forest Daniel Potts. Proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Loving brother of Norma Richardson, Betty Huddleston, and Linda Ward. U.S. Navy Veteran

Rose J. (Nee Meeks) Ziegenbusch

Rose J. (Nee Meeks) Ziegenbusch

Feb 8, 2006

Devoted mother of Karen Matthews and Kathy Raines, proud grandmother of Brian Matthews, Mark Raines and Elizabeth Raines, loving great grandmother of Corbyn Matthews, dear sister of Gloria Plummer and Violet Snider. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Eva (nee Seng) Meeks.

Annabelle (Nee Cast) Cochran

Annabelle (Nee Cast) Cochran

Feb 6, 2006

Beloved wife of 65 years to Richard I. Cochran, devoted mother of David and Kathy Cochran, proud grandmother of Jon (Tammy) Cochran, Jeff (Beverly) Cochran, and Tahja Wickett, loving great grandmother of Tiffany and Brittany Cochran. Ms. Cochran was a long time member of the Westboro Friends Church and also volunteered as church treasure for more than 50 years. If...