Obituaries

Marilyn H Sammons
Nov 9, 2015
Sammons, Marilyn, age 87, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on November 9, 2015. She married the late Donald Sammons in 1950. She is survived by her children: Susan Neal, Donald (Tonya) Sammons, David (Cherryl) Sammons, Kathryn (Steven) Gale, Patty Sammons, Richard Sammons, Nancy (Michael) Chessey, Daniel (Cindy) Sammons, Julie (Tom) Phelan, Doug (Lisa) Sammons, Sandra Whitley, Amy (Dave) Combs and...

Linda L. Rathman
Nov 8, 2015
RATHMAN, Linda L. (nee Allen) beloved wife of the late Robert G. Rathman, loving mother of the late Barbara (Charlie) Schmalz, dear grandmother of Tara (Charles) Rosselot, great grandmother of Megan, Sydney and Nicholas Rosselot. Sister of the late James, Margaret and Wanda. Great Aunt of Shannon (Dan) Bishop. Linda was a longtime member of First Christian Assembly of God....

Marie C Nieman
Nov 8, 2015
NIEMAN, Marie (nee Broering) beloved mother of Joe (Janice), Steve and the late Paul Nieman. Loving Grandmother of Michelle, Christine, Michael, Glen, Stephanie and Mary Beth Nieman. Mother in law of Kathleen Nieman, Foster parent of Ed Nagel and the late Leonard Brown. Dear sister of Lucille (Bill) White, Roger (the late Mary Ann) Broering and the late Fr. Joe...

Ever'Moree Nevaeh Ann Wesley
Nov 8, 2015
WESLEY, Ever'Moree Nevaeh Ann. Born November 6, 2015 at 8:21 PM and received her wings shortly after. She is survived by her mommy and daddy Kristin Cole and Randy Wesley, her grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Although her time was short she impacted many. Services to be held at Arlington Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 2145 Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy,...
Charlene A. Farrell
Nov 8, 2015
FARRELL, Charlene A. (nee Maier) beloved wife of Raymond Farrell for 35 years. Loving mother of Deanne (Tim) Miller, Debbie (Craig) Butler, Daniel (Vickie) Tallon, and JR (Amy) Farrell. Dear grandmother of Maria Butler, Alisha Overbeck, Kyle Miller, Eric Miller, Sara Tallon, Trey Farrell, Eric Overbey and dear great-grandmother of five. Charlene is also survived by sisters, Colleen Maier, Carolyn...

Harold E. Ruggles
Nov 7, 2015
RUGGLES, Harold E. Husband of Eileen M. Allen. Father of Shelly (David) Hines and Christopher Ruggles. Grandfather of 1. Passed away November 7, 2015. Age 67. Harold was a double recipient of the Purple Heart award and also a Bronze Star recipient. Memorial Visitation will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Friday from 6PM...
Richard E. Newsted
Nov 5, 2015
Richard E. Newsted, 58, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of the late Richard L. and Mary Ann (Buckles) Newsted.Rich is survived by his wife and soul mate, Dawn (Ragsdale) Newsted and his beloved children, Rachel Newsted, Alex Newsted,...

John "Jake" Gallagher
Nov 4, 2015
GALLAGHER, John Fitzgerald “Jake”, dear father of Cassandra Gallagher. Brother of Joan (Ken) Richmond. Son of the late John “Jack” and Joan Gallagher. Passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the age of 54. Jake was employed by ABS Contractors Supply, Art’s Rentals, and Towne Properties for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Oak...

Byron E. Swanson
Nov 4, 2015
Byron Enoch, beloved husband of 45 years to Joanne L. Swanson (nee Luehrman). Loving father of Frank (Sherie) Swanson. Grandfather of Jamie and Justin Swanson. Brother of Susanne (Dave) Larson and the late Carol Mae Swanson. Son of the late Carl Enoch Swanson and Ruth Elizabeth Swanson. Passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the age of 70. Visitation will...

Edna F. Robinson
Nov 4, 2015
ROBINSON, Edna F. (nee Frost) beloved wife of the late Edward Heck and Jack Robinson. Devoted mother of Deborah (Bill) Riser and Pamela (Brian Kingsley) Heck. Loving sister of Virginia Williams, Margaret Ennis, Orville Salyers and the late Charles Salyers. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Passed away November 4, 2015 at age 87. Visitation to be held at...

Dolores C. "Doe" Benkner
Nov 2, 2015
BENKNER, Dolores C. “Doe”, beloved aunt of Paula Slone, Patricia Slone (James) Williamson. Great-aunt of Mayelee Slone. Passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 96. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 701 East Ross Ave., St. Bernard, OH 45217. (Please meet...
Joan Catherine Lierl
Oct 31, 2015
LIERL, Joan C., passed peacefully on October 31, 2015, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olive (nee Lyon) and Paul Cain, her brother David Cain, and her husband Raymond Lierl. She is survived by her loving and devoted partner Paul Wilbers, her children, Kay Lierl Sunderman, Jerry (Beth) Lierl, Caroline (Frank) Spataro and...
Ann T. Voss
Oct 30, 2015
Voss, Ann T. (nee Miller) Beloved wife of Wendell G. Voss. Loving mother of William W. (Janell) Voss and Katherine (David) Everitt-Newton. Grandmother of Matthew W. Voss. Passed away October 30, 2015 at the age of 87. Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Crestview Presbyterian Church, 9463 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069 at...

Carolyn Wesley
Oct 30, 2015
WESLEY, Carolyn (nee Sweeten), beloved wife of the late John E. Wesley. Dear mother of Tammy (Jim) Crotteau of Wisconsin, Kelly (Anthony) Cope of Indiana, Shannon (Kristina) Wesley of Morrow and Staci Wesley of Cincinnati. Grandmother of Devin Cope, Brayden, Belle and Beau Wesley and the late Clayton Wesley. Sister of Betty (Bob) Williams, Steve (Norma) Sweeten and David Sweeten. ...
Lyle "Sparkey" Barnhart
Oct 30, 2015
BARNHART, Lyle D., “Sparkey” 57, November 8, 1958 - October 30, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife, Joanne “Joni” Day-Barnhart; Mother, Betty Barnhart of Trenton, Ohio; Sisters: Diane Hawkins of Houston, Texas, Joyce Perry of Dothan, Alabama, and Lorie Barnhart of Middletown Ohio; Brothers: Bill Barnhart of Trenton, Ohio, and Fred Turner of Middletown, Ohio; and their precious families. All others who...
Lloyd Bishop Jr.
Oct 30, 2015
Bishop Jr., Lloyd passed away on October 30th, 2015, in Hamilton, OH, at the age of 82 after a 10 year battle with cancer. Lloyd was born in Buckhorn, KY, to the late Loyd Bishop and Zillah (nee McIntosh) Bishop on June 6th, 1933. Lloyd's brothers Vernon, Herbert, Arch, and Gordan preceded him in death.Lloyd enjoyed a 65 year marriage...
Terry Kershaw
Oct 28, 2015
KERSHAW, Terry passed away in his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the age of 63. Terry was born in New York City on March 9, 1952 to Elise Hollis. He dedicated his life to his family and the education of our future scholars. He was the beloved husband and soulmate of Marilyn (Davis) Kershaw for 37 years; a...

Lois V. Volkmann
Oct 27, 2015
VOLKMANN, Lois. Beloved wife of Ron Volkmann. Loving mother of Susan and Doug Volkmann. Dear grandmother of Nolan, Gavin and Mia Volkmann. Lois was very active in the Powel Crosley YMCA and Clovernook Country Club. Passed away Tuesday October 27, 2015 at age 81. Services private. Memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church, 3301 Compton Rd., Cinti., OH 45251...

Margaret Dorrian
Oct 27, 2015
Sister Mary Macrina Dorrian, RSM, Sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 70 years. Daughter of the late Hugh and Anna Dorrian. Sister of Mary Pulsinelli, Nora Dorrian, Marge Fadley, Hugh and John Dorrian and the late Julia Hughes and Michael Dorrian. Passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the age of 88. Friends may call at the McAuley...

Pauline Brom
Oct 27, 2015
BROM, Pauline passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the age of 102. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Brom II; children, Carol Register and James Joseph Brom III; sisters, Mary Janick and Anne Sherry and nephew, Richard Sherry. Pauline is survived by her daughter-in-law, Terry Brom-Burns; grandchildren, Heather Brom, Sarah Brom-Criscola and Mark Register;...