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Mary Cowan

Mary Cowan

Jan 21, 2021

COWAN, Mary “Betty” (nee Chewing). Beloved wife of the late James "Jack" Cowan. Loving mother of the late Guy Cowan and Gregg Cowan (survived by Marilyn). Grandmother of GySgt. Jacob Cowan, USMC (Jamie), William Spivey, Patrick, Justin, Brian, Casey and Kelly Cowan. Sister of John Chewing. Also survived by D’Ann Chewing-Eflers, Chuck and Judy Cowan and many grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Fr. Frank Geers, OFM

Fr. Frank Geers, OFM

Jan 21, 2021

Franciscan Fr. Frank Geers, OFM, whose work and example impacted parishioners, young men discerning life with the friars, and those coping with addiction, died Jan. 21 at St. John the Baptist Friary in Sharonville, Ohio. He was 89 years old. The son of Frank and Mary Schultz Geers, he born Oct. 25, 1931, in St. Bernard, Ohio. His schooling started at...

Beverley Metz

Beverley Metz

Jan 21, 2021

METZ, Beverley (nee Salyers). Beloved wife of Donald Metz for 51 years. Loving mother of Mitzi (Jeff) Neal, Joseph (Erin) Metz, Stephen (Kelly) Metz and Bradley (Carrie) Metz. Devoted grandmother of Hannah and Brooke Neal, Wyatt, Samuel, Charles, Parker, Cooper and Emerson Metz. Dear sister of Janet (Richard) Metz, Georgetta (the late Fred) Mathews, Yvonne (Dean) Sapp and the late...

Arthur L. Goforth

Arthur L. Goforth

Jan 20, 2021

Beloved husband of Patricia Goforth (nee Eagan). Loving father of Laura Goforth. Dear brother of Joe (the late Anita) Goforth, Alice (Bob) Myer, and the late Richard (Rita) Goforth and Peggy Goforth. Son of the late James and Dessie Goforth. Also survived by nephews, nieces, and relatives. Passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Funeral Services are being held privately. Burial...

William E. Wagner

William E. Wagner

Jan 20, 2021

William E. Wagner died peacefully on January 20, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley, and is survived by his children Thomas Wagner (Kathy), William A. Wagner (Gay), Kim Collings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Bill was born in Cincinnati on December 12, 1926, and after serving in the Navy in World War II, returned...

Kameron Joseph Bowling

Kameron Joseph Bowling

Jan 18, 2021

Infant Kameron Joseph Bowling 5 months, beloved son of Vanessa Bowling and Kyle Clark passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on August 17, 2020 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio. Kameron is survived by his Mother Vanessa Bowling and Father Kyle Clark. Sister Za’nae Willis; Brothers Zayne and Ayden Willis and Kayson Bowling. Grandparents; Sherry and...

Kimberly Michelle Hudson

Kimberly Michelle Hudson

Jan 18, 2021

Hudson, Kimberly MichelleBeloved daughter of Robert and Sheryl Hudson. Loving sister of Matthew and Daniel (Kristen) Hudson. Dear granddaughter of Janis (the late Eugene) Rapelje and the late Robert and Marcella Hudson. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends, including Andrea Walker, Sara Whitenack and Cassandra Schade. Kim passed away suddenly Monday, January 18, 2021 at age...

Herschel Gilbert

Herschel Gilbert

Jan 17, 2021

Herschel Gilbert, beloved husband of Verna Gilbert of 28 years, loving father of Mark Gilbert, Jamie (Miranda) Gilbert, the late Brian Gilbert, Lesia (Dennis) Poovey, Sandy (David) Kaminsky, Tracey (Scott) Riley, Jackie Berrier, grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.Herschel was loved by all his family and friends, he particularly loved spending time with...

Ruby “Pauline” Thompson

Ruby “Pauline” Thompson

Jan 16, 2021

August 9, 1937-January 16, 2021 Ruby “Pauline” Thompson beloved wife of Chuck Wendland, loving mother of Paula Krebs and Dale Thompson. Proud Grandmother of Kevin Krebs, Sarah Krebs and Kenny Maxwell, great grandmother of Corey Maxwell, Griffin Maxwell and Liam Wilson. She passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 83. Visitation at Landmark Church, 1600 Glendale-Milford Rd....

William “Bill” Dane, Sr.

William “Bill” Dane, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

William (Bill) Dane Sr., beloved father of three, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at age 69. Bill was born on August 5, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert (Bob) and Anna Dane. He graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1969 and went on to work at General Electric for 35 years before retiring in 2015.Bill loved his children...

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM

Jan 15, 2021

Fr. Donald Holtgrewe, OFM, a Franciscan friar with deep roots and a long record of service in Cincinnati, died Jan. 15 at St. John the Baptist Friary in Sharonville, where he had lived in retirement since 2019. He was 88 years old.  Aside from his early ministry as a teacher, Fr. Holtgrewe devoted most of his 58 years as a...

Gary E. Juma

Gary E. Juma

Jan 14, 2021

JUMA, Gary E.Son of the late Al Juma and Flora Meadows. Brother of Deena Bertram and Daryl Cromer. Uncle of Brandon Bertram and great uncle of Abbigale Bertram. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Passed away January 14, 2021. Services will be held privately. Please contact Brandon Bertram for information on services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Lyle T. Jones

Lyle T. Jones

Jan 14, 2021

Jones, Lyle T., devoted husband of the late Joyce A. (nee Nachtwey) Jones of 50 ½ years. Beloved father of Kimberly (Kelley) Wright, Mark (Penny) Jones, and Nicholas Jones. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Danielle, Eric, Melissa, Lauren, Brayden, Joshua, Jacob, Adam, Mykle, and the late Stephanie. Great-grandfather of Brenden, Kaelyn, Owen, Malayna, Lydia, and Maya. Dear brother of Gene, Tim,...

Florence M. Fields

Florence M. Fields

Jan 12, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Fields, loving mother of Shelly (Terry) Anderson and the late Michael J. Fields and Marc Fields, dear grandmother of Angela (Aaron) Saunders, Allison (Hank) Egbert, Michael Reynolds and Marshall Fields, great-grandmother of Adella, Adrian and Owen, sister of the late Esther Ferris and Evelyn Hasselbusch, also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Florence...

Kent M. Maki

Kent M. Maki

Jan 12, 2021

Kent M. Maki, beloved husband of Linda Maki, loving father of Sandy (Thomas) Conley, Matthew Conolty, Erica (Travis) Davis, Allen (Laura) Elswick and Bethany (Bob) Winders. Caring grandfather of Tina Conley, Brittany Conley, Jake James Elswick, Logan Gerald Elswick, Trinity Kathleen Winders, Nathan Robert Stanton, Joseph Thomas Stanton, Alicen Sue Winders and Judith Ann Davis. Brother of Tony (Rick) F....

Shirley C. Trainor (nee Hill)

Shirley C. Trainor (nee Hill)

Jan 12, 2021

TRAINOR, Shirley C. (nee Hill) beloved wife of the late Jim Trainor, loving mother of Patti Sue (Dave) Doster, Tom (Donna) Trainor. Cherished grandmother of Jenna and Jason Gibson, Tim Trainor, Kristen (Corey) Jones. Sweetest great grandmother of Cora, Anna, Ella Jones and Baby Gibson. Sister of the late Bill (Sandie) Hill. Shirl passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021...

Richard Donald Turner

Richard Donald Turner

Jan 11, 2021

Preceded by his Father and Mother, William Sr. & Betty Turner and his Sister, Patricia Turner.He leaves behind:• Five Siblings: Ann (Allen) Tetreault, BillTurner, Robin (Katrina) Turner, Susan (Tim) VanGorden and Judy (Greg) Martin.• Also survived by many Loving Nieces and Nephews and  Grand Nieces & Nephews.Richard loved nature and spending time in the outdoors as much as he could....

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM

Jan 11, 2021

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM He was a teacher, a missionary, an award-winning journalist, and an author whose books brought comfort to grieving pet owners. A man of many talents, Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, died Jan. 11 in Cincinnati at the age of 84. In his long and distinguished life as a Franciscan friar, he was best known as a writer and...

LaVerne E. Shannon

LaVerne E. Shannon

Jan 10, 2021

LaVerne Eileen Shannon, age 95, formerly of Irwin, Ohio and Liberty Township in Butler County, passed away Sunday morning January 10, 2021 at Bickford of Middletown.  She was born July 20, 1925 to the late Russell and Stella Stewart.  On February 5, 1946 she married her husband, Jack (deceased in 2015) at her family home.  She and Jack began their...

Betty Lou Redd

Betty Lou Redd

Jan 10, 2021

Betty Lou Redd, age 70, of Maineville, Ohio, lost her courageous battle to cancer on Sunday, January 10, 2021.Betty was born October 28, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky. She was a devoted wife of 51 years, a loving mother, proud grandmother, and friend and mentor to many.  She had a long career in the hotel business, retiring in 2019. Her friends...

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