Obituaries

Marilyn Frank
Jun 6, 2019
Marilyn Pierce Frank, 90, passed away June 6th, 2019 at her residence at the Twin Towers Retirement Center. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Marilyn was born August 27, 1928 in Rockford, IL to the late William and Adeline Pierce. She moved to Cincinnati to join the Visiting Nurses Association. She later continued her career and retired from Deaconess Hospital....
Frank H. Lahrman
Jun 5, 2019
Lahrman, Frank H., beloved husband of Anna B. Lahrman for 61 years, was born on December 19, 1935, to Frank G. and Marie Lahrman. Frank and Anna first met at the Kolping Society in Cincinnati, OH and were married May 10, 1958, at St. Gertrude Church in Madeira, OH. He was the loving father of David (Denise) Lahrman, Ken (Marla)...
Mary Ann Dehmer
Jun 5, 2019
DEHMER, Mary Ann. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph V. and Ruth A. (Berwanger) Dehmer. Beloved sister of Thomas J. and the late William A. Dehmer. "Special aunt" to Gabriella and Giovanni. Born March 10, 1948, Mary Ann passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the age of 71. Visitation at St. Francis Seraph Church, Liberty & Vine, Cincinnati, OH...

Gloria Rae Yazell
Jun 5, 2019
YAZELL, Gloria Rae (nee Brown). Beloved wife of the late William H. Yazell. Dear mother of Vanessa (Clinton) Gray, Thomas (Lorie) Yazell and Carrie Surber. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Vernon E. and the late Clarence E. and William C. Brown. Daughter of the late Clarence V. and Helen O. Brown. Member of Landmark...
Linnie Beatty
Jun 4, 2019
September 2, 1927- June 4, 2019Linnie Beatty (nee Esco)Beatty, Linnie nee Esco, beloved wife of the late Carl Beatty, devoted mother of Patricia (Jerry) Bone, David (Glenda) Beatty and Denise (Ron) Cain, loving grandmother of 7 and great- grandmother of 11, passed away on June 4, 2019 at the age of 91.Linnie was a devoted Christian woman that was an...

Dorothy Baurenschub Brovey
Jun 4, 2019
Dorothy Baurenschub Brovey, 80, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Dorothy was the beloved wife of 62 years of George Walter Brovey and loving mother of Susan Brovey, Michael Brovey, Sharon Brovey, Msgr. Steven Brovey of Charleston, S.C., Michelle Brovey and Alicia Brovey Woodrum. Dorothy was born December 2, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland. The daughter of the...
Dale R. Gibbemeyer, Sr
Jun 4, 2019
GIBBEMEYER, Dale R., Sr., Beloved husband of Carol Gibbemeyer for 25 years. Loving father of Dale R. (Lindsey) Gibbemeyer, Jr., and Zachary Gibbemeyer. Son of the late Walter and Rita Gibbemeyer. Cherished brother of Beverly (Mike) Barker and Paul (Phyllis) Gibbemeyer. Dear son-in-law of Mary and the late Charles Harper. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and dog, Ella....
Betty F. Burton
Jun 3, 2019
Burton, Betty F. (nee Wyatt) Loving wife of the late Grady Burton Jr. Dear mother of Danita Burton, Donnie (Paula), Mark (Connie) and Dennis Burton. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Wayne and Lena Wyatt (nee Mills). Sister of Glendal Wyatt, Ines Goforth, Jay Wyatt and Anna Huff. Preceded in death by 8 brothers...

Caroline Bannan
Jun 3, 2019
BANNAN, Caroline R. (nee Finkbeiner). Beloved wife of Elmer A. Bannan for 61 years. Loving mother Margaret Ann (Robert Johnston), Brian Henry (Colleen) and Greg (Esenija) Bannan. Cherished grandmother of Sam Winglewhich and Adrian and Arlo Bannan. Dear sister of Joyce and Arlene (the late Stanley) Finkbeiner. Passed away June 3, 2019 at the age of 90. Visitation will take...

Thomas Seth Grogan, Jr.
Jun 3, 2019
Thomas Seth Grogan, Jr., 94, nourished in this life with the Holy Sacraments, died with a sure and certain hope in the Resurrection on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma Finch Grogan, his parents Thomas S. Sr. and Mae Owen Grogan, brothers Eugene and Neal Grogan, and son Timothy Finch Grogan. He...
Alma Cahill (nee Keilholz)
Jun 3, 2019
CAHILL, Alma (nee Keilholz) beloved wife of the late Charles R. Cahill Sr., loving mother of Charles R. (Marilyn) Cahill Jr., Peggy (Kwan) Wong, Kathy (Bruce) Brissie and Dennis (Cindy) Cahill, grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 16, sister of Bill Keilholz and the late John Keilholz, Margaret Ann Hessler, Dottie Berkemeyer and Marie Kort. Alma passed away on Monday,...
Charles Nichlas Wirtz
Jun 2, 2019
WIRTZ, Charles. Loving husband of Debbie Wirtz for 27 years and the late Shirley Wirtz. Dear father of Terry (Vernice) Wirtz, Sharon (Craig) Krasinski, and Steve (Gina) Wirtz. Dear step-father of Kevin (Amy) Birdsall. Also survived by ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Brother of Judy (Bob) Kuhl, Dan (Leslie) Wirtz, Rick (Shell) Wirtz, and the late John and Jerry...

Kenneth J. Osterman
Jun 2, 2019
OSTERMAN, Kenneth J. beloved son of the late William and Mary Osterman, loving brother of William (Ruth), Darrell (Pam) and the late Thomas. Ken was a dear uncle and an avid sports fan. He passed away on Sunday June 2 2019 at age 69. Graveside service at Dayton National Cemetery on Thursday June 6 at 10:15 AM. Meet at family...
Carol Lee Guthrie
Jun 1, 2019
Carol left us too early on June 1, 2019. She was born and raised around the Indianapolis area which always held a special place in her heart.Carol came to Cincinnati to attend the University of Cincinnati. She received her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from UC and an MBA in marketing from Xavier University. After her UC graduation, she...

William L. Goforth
Jun 1, 2019
GOFORTH, William L. Beloved husband of Marilyn J. Goforth (nee Chaney) for 53 years. Loving father of Alan Goforth, Sandra (Jim) Rebholz and Daniel (Chrysthal) Goforth. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Caldwell, Abigail, A.J. and Jocelynn Goforth and Julia Rebholz. Great-grandfather of Celina Caldwell. Passed away June 1, 2019 at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Harold Ray Schmitz
Jun 1, 2019
Harold Ray Schmitz, “Hal”, aged 87 passed from this life peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Harold was born August 13, 1931 in Waynesburg, Kentucky. He is survived by one of his four siblings, Shirley Jean Rutherford, numerous nieces and nephews but most importantly his wife of over 60 years, Daisy Schmitz (Brown), his daughter Lori Hummeldorf (Schmitz), son-in-law Paul...
Sara N. Salyers
May 28, 2019
SALYERS, Sara. Daughter of Terry and Pamela Hill, Larry and Mary Lou Salyers. Granddaughter of Corine Singleton. Sister of Ryan and Monetta Salyers, Brian and Teresa Hill, preceded in death by brother Eric Salyers, she adored, and was adored by, a long list of Aunts and Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She loved Music, yoga, exploring, learning, traveling, family,...

Helen Ross (nee Barrett)
May 28, 2019
ROSS, Helen (nee Barrett) loving wife of the late Mel Alley, Joe Darrow and Robert Ross, step mother of Robert Ross and Ellen Owens, also survived by several nieces and nephews and many other family members. Helen passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the age of 97. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., 45224 on Saturday,...
Cynthia L. Corey
May 27, 2019
Cynthia L. Corey, beloved wife of Michael Corey. Loving mother of Shannon (Kevin) Campbell and the late Heather Corey. Caring grandmother of Lindsey Shea, Mikey Campbell and Bethany Campbell. Great grandmother of Olive Bender. Dear sister of Greg Hawks, Debbie Herrick and the late Melissa Hawks. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away, May 27, 2019, at the...
Marie Essert (nee Donath)
May 27, 2019
ESSERT, Marie (nee Donath) beloved wife of the late William R. Essert. Dear mother of Gary Essert, Cheryl (Greg) Engelbert, Karen (Frank) Mirazita and Craig Essert. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear lifelong friend of Phyl Ballard. Marie passed away on May 27, 2019 at the age of 100. Visitation at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Road,...