Obituaries

Elmer Bitzer Jr.

Sep 29, 2017

Elmer Bitzer Jr., age 61, passed away surrounded by his family on September 29, 2017. He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Debbie Bitzer, cherished brother of Linda Rolph, Ronald Bitzer, Donald (Elizabeth) Bitzer, dear brother-in-law of Lee (Georgeann) Ottaway, dear nephew of Rosella Dean, proud uncle of Steven Ashley, Shawn Ashley, Scott (Carrie)...

Lester V. Dewees

Sep 25, 2017

Lester V. DeWees, a.k.a., Van the Tree Man, age 86, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. He was the cherished dad of Ken (Pat), Danny (Tamela) Cathy (Ed), Darrell, Cynthia, Gary (Lisa), Michael, Terry, and Janine, proud papaw of many grandchildren. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Lester was...

Cecilia A. Spurling

Sep 21, 2017

Cecilia A. (nee' Alley) Spurling, age 54, passed away September 21, 2017. She was the beloved wife of 32 years to Dale Spurling, loving mother of Joseph "Joe" Spurling, Nicholas "Nathan" (Cynthia) Spurling, Aaron "Casey" Spurling, and Anthony Spurling, proud mamaw to Jesse, Kalianna, Tommy, Nathan, and Meyah. Mrs. Spurling was preceded in death by her...

William 'Bill' Thompson

Sep 20, 2017

THOMPSON, William "Bill" of Buford/Mt. Orab, OH. Beloved father of Douglas W. (Carla) Thompson of Mt. Orab, OH, Debra D. (Shawn) Griffith of Mt. Orab, OH and Darian C. (Stephanie) Thompson of Cincinnati, OH; loving grandfather of Kaitlyn Thompson, Shaniah Griffith and Cameron Thompson; caring brother of Phil (Lana) Thompson of Lynchburg, OH,and Mike (Carol) Thompson of Hardwood, OH....

Michael C. Burnett

Sep 19, 2017

Michael C. "Mike" Burnett, age 76, passed away on September 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Donna L. (nee' Cayton) Burnett, great dad to Lisa May and Michael (Leonard) Sword-Burnett, dear brother of Frederick (Carol) Burnett, and a loyal companion to his dog, Baxter. He will also...

Martin H. Bente

Sep 18, 2017

Martin H. Bente, celebrated his 92nd birthday, his 70th wedding anniversary and then flew over the rainbow to meet his WWII rainbow buddies. He was the devoted husband of Adrienne Bente (nee Schwartz), loving father of David (Barbara) Bente and Robin (Jim Gebhardt) Bente-Murphy, and proud grandfather of Emily (Greg) Pearcy, Lindsey (Eric) Chester and great...

Charles 'Chuck' Baker Jr.

Sep 16, 2017

Baker, Charles "Chuck" Jr. of New Richmond, OH. Beloved husband of Wanda Baker, loving father of Winona Baker of Sardinia, OH, Roger Baker of Felicity, OH, Patricia (Kevin) Haughn of Bethel, OH, Annette (Jon) Waltz of Georgetown and Joseph Baker of Georgetown, OH. Affectionate grandfather of Raymond, Tabitha, Angel, Maria, Shianne, Kerry, Sarah, Adrian, Jacob, Andrea, Zachary, Joseph Jr....

Carol Ann Haythe

Sep 14, 2017

Carol Ann Haythe, age 71, passed away on September 14, 2017. No services are planned

Carl J. 'Duke' Schmid

Sep 11, 2017

Carl J. "Duke" Schmid, age 76, passed away surrounded by his family on September 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Judy (nee' Miller) Schmid, and dear brother to Bill Schmid. Duke will also be missed by other family family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl...

Robert C. Schearing

Sep 10, 2017

Robert C. "Bob" Schearing, age 73, passed away September 10, 2017. He was the loving husband of 50 years to Sue (nee' Lester) Schearing, very devoted dad to Bob Schearing, Chad (Beth) Schearing, Lacie (Todd) Hanseman, and Tia (Chris) Keller, an amazing grandpa to Haley Schearing, Nicholas Schearing, Cohen Schearing, Austin Keller, Jon Keller, Cooper Hanseman,...

James Edward Maness

Sep 9, 2017

James E. Maness, age 85, passed away September 9, 2017. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Rosemary (nee' Doyle) Maness, cherished father of Linda (Dave) Knoechelman, Eddie (Debbie) Maness, James (Cathy) Maness, and Brenda (Greg) Martin, treasured brother of Joe Maness, Bill Maness, Bobbie Maness, Marion Dooloukas, and Dorothy Maness, proud grandpa of...

Karen Jo Connelly

Sep 4, 2017

Graveside service, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Graveside Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:00 AM 9/13/2017 10:00:00 AM Arlington Memorial Gardens

2145 Compton Rd Cincinnati, OH 45231

Arlington Memorial Gardens 2145 Compton Rd Cincinnati 45231 OH United States

Alberta Ellen Dority

Aug 19, 2017

Alberta Ellen Dority, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2017. She was the dear daughter of the late Bernard and Ivalean Cordes, devoted wife of the late Robert Dority, loving mother of Steven (Roseanne) Bradley, Vince (Sue) Schreckengost, and the late Jerry Schreckengost, sister of Barbara (John) Sutton, Mike and Al...

James G Gabel Iii

Aug 11, 2017

James G. Gabel III, resident of Loveland, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017 in his 82nd year. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Brenda (nee Parks) Gabel, loving father of Cathy (Dan) Mitchell, Richard (Juliette) Gabel, Lynn (Gary) Warren, Beth (John) Strickland and Tim (Alicia) Holian, he was the proud grandfather of nine,...

Lily Ann Demar

Aug 3, 2017

Lily DeMar (nee' Bernheisel), age 89, passed away August 3, 2017. Loyal friend to many. Long-time teacher in the Cincinnati Public Schools. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. DeMar. Beloved mother to, and survived by, Margaretta (Patrick) Needham and William (Mayra)DeMar. Also survived by granddaughter Anna Needham, brothers-in-law James and Stephen DeMar, nieces Susan and...

Larry Edward Carter

Aug 2, 2017

Larry E. Carter of Russellville, OH (formerly of Bethel, OH) passed away at August 2, 2017 at the age of 66. He was born September 9, 1950. Larry is survived by his loving wife Priscilla Carter; two children Kimberly (Eddie) Partin of Mt. Orab, OH; and Bryan (Rachel) Carter of Evans, GA. He was an adoring grandfather to seven...

Robert A. Mounce Sr.

Aug 1, 2017

Robert A. Mounce Sr., resident of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2017 in his 79th year. He was the dear son of the late Tony and Hazel Mounce, the treasured husband of Irene (nee Thacker) Mounce for 58 years, devoted father of Robin (Fadi) Haboush, Holly Todd, Heather (David) Ackerman, Robert Mounce Jr., and...

Mary Louise Prevey

Jul 27, 2017

Mary Louise Prevey, age 70, passed away in Connecticut on July 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Juanita Prevey Jr., sister of Paul (Jacqueline) Prevey III and Cynthia Prevey, aunt of Sheelah Parker, Julia and Michael Prevey and great aunt of Phoebe and Willow Parker. The family will be receiving guests...

Gerald W. Helton

Jul 26, 2017

Gerald W. Helton, age 67, passed away July 26, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Connie L. (nee' Haynes) Helton, loving father of Della Helton, Joshua Helton, Kimberly (Eddie) Shepherd, Anita (Dale) Abner, Carl Shaffer, and Tony Shaffer, dear brother of Brenda Bennett, Charlie, Frankie, Earl, Donnie, Gary, and Billy Helton, and Jimmy Collie. Mr....

Kelli Rae Waits

Jul 24, 2017

Kelli Rae Waits of Mt. Orab, OH went to be with god on July 24, 2017 at the age of 41. She was born to Judy Waits of Mt. Orab, OH and the late Johnny Waits on August 17, 1975. Kelli was a loving sister to Kevin Waits of Winchester, OH; and Karen Waits of Mt. Orab, OH. She...