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Joanne Bortz

Joanne Bortz

Dec 28, 2022

 

Joanne Marie (Bolich) Bortz, 93, passed away on December 28, 2022 In Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Clarence James and Margaret (Bergstresser) Bolich and stepmother, Madeline (Story) Bolich. Joanne graduated from Emmaus High School in 1947 and remained close to a group of high school friends, fondly referred to as “The...

Roxie Ann Gillespie

Roxie Ann Gillespie

Dec 28, 2022

Roxie was born on May 3, 1938 to Burl and Bertha, at a loving home in Sturgis, KY.

She graduated from Murray State College, Jennie Stuart School of Nursing in Hopkinsville, Kentucky as a Registered Nurse.

She was employed as a nurse at Bethesda North Hospital for 23 years. She was known there for starting pre-admission testing, and helping other...

John Arthur Shaffner

John Arthur Shaffner

Dec 28, 2022

John Arthur Shaffner, beloved husband of 65 years to Bitsy Shaffner, devoted father of Brad (Kim) Shaffner, Bob Shaffner, Sandy Shaffner Arulf and Curt Shaffner, cherished grandfather of Chris (Anna) Shaffner, Alex Arulf, Tyler Shaffner, Taylor Arulf (Michael) Avidano, Ryan Shaffner, Erik Arulf, Lindsey Shaffner and Kelly Shaffner, loving great grandfather of Bonnie Shaffner, Diana Shaffner and Emma Shaffner. John...

Robert "Bob" Perazzo

Robert "Bob" Perazzo

Dec 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” Charles Perazzo. Beloved husband of the late Nancy P. Perazzo (nee Beck). Loving father of Anna (Shane) Paris, Thomas Perazzo, Joseph (Jeff) Perazzo and Emily (Heath) Kauscher. Devoted grandfather of Jackson and Ella Paris and Ethan, Mia, and Layla Perazzo and Will and Reece Kauscher. Brother of Barb (late Dan) Kettler, Tom (Donna) Perazzo, Tony (Dianna) Perazzo and...

Carol L. Clark

Carol L. Clark

Dec 27, 2022

Carol passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimers.

She was 83 and many of those years were spent in Colorado where she built her dream home, Timbre

Mesa near Florissant, with her late husband Gerald Clark. Carol taught many years in the Colorado

School System working with special needs children having impaired...

Velma Mae Pingleton

Velma Mae Pingleton

Dec 27, 2022

Velma Mae Croley Pingleton, age 90 of Lynchburg, OH left us to be with her beloved Savior on December 27, 2022. She passed peacefully at home in the loving care of her family and Hospice of Hope for Ohio. Her last 4 years held increasing memory and mobility challenges. She rapidly declined over her last month following a probable stroke event....

Merline Andrews

Merline Andrews

Dec 26, 2022

Merline Swain Andrews went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, we have lost a great lady but heaven has gained the very best.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram, her mother Edith and father Frank Swain, sister Nadine Mullins, brothers Howard and Lee Swain.

She is survived by her sons Bruce...

Joyce Ann Poynter

Joyce Ann Poynter

Dec 25, 2022

Joyce Ann Poynter, beloved mother of Jacob David Poynter and Jeremy Allen Earles. Grandmother of Lianna Lomker and Jazzilynn Earles. Sister of Dorothy (late Jack) Rauen, Marlene Kay Myers, Lewis Gene (Bev) Poynter, Trish (Dan) Dinser, Paul Poynter and the late Clarence David Poynter, Mike Poynter, Donald Ray Poynter. Sister-in-law of Theresa Poynter and Jeannie Poynter. Preceded in death by...

Donald Wayne Honchell

Donald Wayne Honchell

Dec 25, 2022

 

HONCHELL, Donald Wayne of Liberty Twp. passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Judy Honchell. Loving father of Sherri Honchell. Dear brother of Keith (Sharon) Honchell, Tom (Sue) Honchell and the late Sonia (surviving Rich) Plank, Norman (surviving Wanda) Honchell, Bobby (Bonnie) Honchell, Patricia (Eddie) Combs, Dwight (surviving Donna) Honchell and Bill...

Iva Johnson

Iva Johnson

Dec 22, 2022

Iva Jean Russell Johnson, 81, West Chester passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born Tuesday, August 26, 1941 in Monticello, Wayne Co., KY.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Helen Franklin Russell.

Iva retired from Formica in 2004 after 39 ½ years of service until her health began to...

Ronald G. Atwood

Ronald G. Atwood

Dec 22, 2022

Ronald Glenn Atwood, age 71, of Mason, OH departed this life on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1951, in Casey County, KY to the late Clyde Atwood and the late Pauline (Wesley) Atwood. He was preceded in death by his wife Reba, and his brother Charles.   Ron is survived by his...

Judith L. Criscillis

Judith L. Criscillis

Dec 22, 2022

 

Judith (Judi) L. Criscillis (nee Dotson) age 71, passed away on Thursday December 22. Judi was born on September 17, 1951 in Norton Virginia to Marcus and Cotella Dotson.

Judi was the beloved wife of Charles Criscillis for 51 years. She was preceded in death by her son Chad (Jennifer Blanch) Criscillis and was the beloved mother to Janet...

Patricia Ann Manning (nee Purtee)

Patricia Ann Manning (nee Purtee)

Dec 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Manning (nee Purtee) of Cincinnati, Ohio and Englewood, Florida.

Beloved wife of the late James D. Manning for 49 years. Loving Mother of Tara (Ralph) Sabato and Jay Manning, cherished grandmother of Dana Sabato, Victoria (Randy) Knepp, Griffin Manning and Reagan Manning; great-grandmother of Gemma Knepp. Dear Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Patricia passed away...

Donald Detherage

Donald Detherage

Dec 19, 2022

Donald “Don” Detherage, 88 years old, passed away peacefully December 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Shirley Detherage (née Price) for 68 years. Loving father Steve (Cindy) Detherage, of the late Jill (Tom) Davis and Holly Grollmus. Loving Grandfather “Pappaw” to Kelly (Josh) Evans, Sarah (Rus) Ray, Andrew Davis, Brian Detherage, Zachary Smith, Noah (Kathleen) Grollmus, Jordan (Christian) Campbell and Naomi...

Annalene Renner

Annalene Renner

Dec 19, 2022

FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY DECEMBER 27th DUE TO WEATHER.Annalene Renner (nee Bullock), beloved wife of the late Logan Renner Jr., loving mother of Brenda (John) Shell, Ron (Rebecca) Renner, Don (Kathy) Renner, Phyllis (Don) Perkins. Grandmother of Douglas (Melissa) Shell, Gary Renner, Alex Shell, James Renner, Jacob (Maeve) Renner and Joanah Renner. Great grandmother of Logan Shell,...

Matthew Joseph Rotuno-Johnson

Matthew Joseph Rotuno-Johnson

Dec 18, 2022

 

Matthew Joseph Rotuno-Johnson died suddenly on December 18, 2022 at the age of 22. He is the youngest son of Donald S. Johnson and Rosemary Rotuno-Johnson of Fairfield, and the brother of Michelle K. Rotuno-Johnson and Michael P. Rotuno-Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis and Florence Rotuno; his paternal grandparents Evah Jo Johnson-Heimsch, Donald...

Paul E. Greiner

Paul E. Greiner

Dec 18, 2022

 

GREINER, Paul E. Beloved husband of Mildred Greiner (nee Broerman) for 68 years. Loving father of Steven (Loraine) Greiner, Mark (Cathy) Greiner and Teri (Tom) Grau. Cherished grandfather of Shawn (Angela) Greiner, Katherine McFerren, Leah and John Paul Greiner, Ryan (Meagan) Grau and Tyler (Kristen VonderBrink) Grau. Devoted great-grandfather of Sarah, Matthew, Kayla, Connor, Jackson and Lucas. Dear brother...

Joan E. Ritter (nee Bosse)

Joan E. Ritter (nee Bosse)

Dec 18, 2022

Joan E. Ritter (nee Bosse) age 93, passed away on December 18, 2022. Joan was born on October 10,1929 in Cincinnati, OH to Harry and Mary (Hankenburn) Bosse growing up in Northside on the Bosse dairy farm. She attended St. Boniface School and Mercy High School, graduating in 1947. 

 

Devoted mother of Scot (Mary) Ritter, Barbara Carlotta, Jill Todd...

Dennis Ray Bradbury

Dennis Ray Bradbury

Dec 17, 2022

Bradbury , Dennis Ray Born February 8, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved son of David and the late Dora Bradbury. Loving brother of Doug Bradbury. Dear uncle of Sarah Bradbury and Brooke Bradbury. Great Uncle of Klaire and Carter Reynolds. Dennis is also survived by numerous cousins, relatives, and friends. Dennis is a past President of Delta Nu  Alpha Traffic Club....

Bruce W. Johnston

Bruce W. Johnston

Dec 17, 2022

Beloved husband of Sharon Johnston (nee Pacella) for 50 years. Loving father of Bruce W. (Rebecca) Johnston, Jr., and Jessica Johnston (Mike) Tramonte. Dear grandfather of Robert (Lillian) Johnston, Jonathan (Emma) Johnston, Hailey (Tyler) Smith, Taylor Johnston, Michaela Tramonte, Cameron Tramonte, and Kellan Tramonte. Dear great grandfather of Preston Smith, Derek Johnston, and a great granddaughter on the way. Cherished brother of Terry (Robert) Dickhaus,...

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