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Dorothy Lighthall-Dumford

Dorothy Lighthall-Dumford

Feb 6, 2025

Survived by her beloved husband Don Dumford of 21 years and preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Lighthall (d. 1981)

Loving mother of Steve (Robin) Lighthall and Linda (Jerry) Ruschau. 

Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Scott) Ober, Leslie (Cliff) Cowan, Alex (Rachel) Ruschau, Max Ruschau and the late Adam Lighthall. Great grandmother of Summer Lynn, Mya, Joshua, Logan, Olivia, Brody, Sophia,...

Ronald Drouillard

Ronald Drouillard

Feb 5, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Ronald Thomas "Frenchie" Drouillard, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep due to respiratory complications of dementia. 

Ronald was born on January 9, 1941 in Bellevue, Ohio to Warren Drouillard and Marguerite Palmer. He grew up in northern Ohio and graduated in 1959 from St. Mary High School in Sandusky. After high school, he joined the United...

Terrence M. Gampfer

Terrence M. Gampfer

Feb 2, 2025

Terrence M. Gampfer, loving brother of Joseph (Alice Michels) Gampfer and of the late Charles J. Gampfer Jr., Sister Mary Stella O.S.F., and David J. Gampfer. Brother-in-law of Judy Gampfer. Longtime companion of Lila Miller. Uncle of Mike (Missy) Gampfer and Christopher (Kristin) Gampfer. Son of the late Charles and Henrietta Gampfer. Passed away February 2, 2025, at the age...

Charlene Fern Bellman

Charlene Fern Bellman

Feb 2, 2025

Charlene F. Bellman beloved wife of the late James W. Bellman for 63-1/2 years. Charlene was born October 9, 1934 in Elmwood Place, Ohio. Passed away February 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Dan (Sue) Bellman, Kathy (Tom) Appledorn, Greg Bellman, the late David (Pat) Bellman, Teresa (Jim) Kugel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Stacey) Bellman, Elizabeth...

Betty Kay DiTullio

Betty Kay DiTullio

Feb 1, 2025

DITULLIO, Betty Kay (nee Hale). Beloved wife of the late Gerardo Anthony Jr. “Jerry” DiTullio. Loving mother of Kathreena (Ernie) Petri, Gina (Joshua) Weber, Toni (Ricky) Gregory, Angela (Gary) Randolph and Joanna (Joseph) Sweeney. Cherished Mimi of A.J. and Samantha Petri, Joshua Jr. and Anna Weber, Bo Gregory, Elizabeth Randolph and Peyton Sweeney. Dear sister of Peggy Woodruff. Great Mimi...

Donald Scott Adams

Donald Scott Adams

Jan 31, 2025

Donald Scott Adams of Cincinnati died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at age 64. 

 He is survived by his beloved children Sam Adams, Shelly (Ben) Wick and Allison (Wes) Higgs, and by his former wife, Carol Adams. 

 He is also survived by his siblings Kimberly Jones, Terry Adams, Sharon Waitkus, Tim (Jennifer) Adams, Dr. Darren “Chad” Adams, Jon (Lee) Adams and many...

Carol Lynn Westrich

Carol Lynn Westrich

Jan 31, 2025

Carol Westrich has passed away at the age of 72. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she came to Cincinnati at the age of 6, and was a resident of Cincinnati, Mason, and Dayton at different times. She graduated from Cincinnati’s Colerain High School, and also attended the Univ. of Cincinnati. Most of her working life was spent as an insurance...

Terry McCollum

Terry McCollum

Jan 31, 2025

Terry McCollum, a beloved educator and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 4, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Terry dedicated his life to nurturing young minds, serving 31 years as a teacher and educational leader in the Cincinnati Public Schools. He later held the position of Statewide Director of...

Suzanne Pfister

Suzanne Pfister

Jan 31, 2025

Suzanne Pfister, born on January 15, 1947, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of August Pfister, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Together, they created a warm and nurturing home filled with cherished memories.

Suzanne was a devoted mother to her...

Naomi R. DeYoung

Naomi R. DeYoung

Jan 31, 2025

Naomi Ruth Stewart DeYoung, 93, of West Chester, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on October 21, 1931, in Owen County, Kentucky, Naomi moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at age 18. Over the next several years, she held jobs at the Omni Netherland...

Peggy Ann Brichler

Peggy Ann Brichler

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy Brichler

June 3, 1956 – January 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Brichler (nee Doran), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She passed away under hospice care on January 29, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on June 3,1956 in Cincinnati, OH,...

Carol E. Bill

Carol E. Bill

Jan 28, 2025

Carol E. Bill, born on July 20, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Carol was married to Ken Bill, with whom she shared many joyful years. She was the proud mother of three sons: Gary J. (Sherri Hammond) Bill, Greg J. (Debbie) Bill, and Brian A. Bill. Carol also found immense joy in her grandchildren: Andrea, Angela,...

Raymond Weber

Raymond Weber

Jan 28, 2025

Raymond Weber, 85 of West Chester, Ohio passed away on January 28th, 2025. Ray was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10th, 1939 to John and Alma Weber. 

 Ray met the love of his life, Rachel in 1967, at the Country Kitchen restaurant. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Rachel, as well as his siblings, Betty, Johnny, Alma, Carl,...

William Ladd McCarnan

William Ladd McCarnan

Jan 25, 2025

Devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS O’Brien DD725 Naval Destroyer as a combat veteran in Vietnam. William Ladd McCarnan, 79, of Mason, Ohio, died suddenly of congestive heart failure on 01/25/2025. 

He was born in Cincinnati in 1945 to Fred L. McCarnan Jr. and...

Theresa M. Murray (nee Koenig)

Theresa M. Murray (nee Koenig)

Jan 23, 2025

MURRAY, Theresa M. (nee Koenig) beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Murray, loving mother of Michael (Carrie) Murray, Emily Murray, Kathleen (Michael) Fenbers, Colleen (Patrick) Hine, grandmother of Ashley, Aimee, William and Thomas; Logan, Kaden, Isabella, Joseph and Mollie; Claire Theresa, daughter of the late William and Lucille Koenig, sister of Joseph (Deb) Koenig, Janice (Fred) Kohlrieser, Mary Lou...

Lawrence “Larry” Boehmer

Lawrence “Larry” Boehmer

Jan 23, 2025

Larry Boehmer, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd, at the age of sixty-seven. Born on May 28th, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Thomas and Katherine (nee Furey) Boehmer. Larry was a longtime resident of St. Bernard, Ohio, and a proud graduate of Roger Bacon High School, Class of 1976. Larry dedicated over...

Terresa D. Garner

Terresa D. Garner

Jan 23, 2025

GARNER, Terresa D. “Terre”. Loving mother of Bill Stidham-Garner. Daughter of the late Bill and Von (nee Sparks) Garner. Dear sister Sandy (the late Bob) Henry, Jim (Kathi) Garner, Sean (Holly) Garner, John (Penny) Garner and the late Lona Hankey and Bill Garner Jr. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and foster children. As an ordained minister, Rev Garner served...

Rev. Stephen Grooms

Rev. Stephen Grooms

Jan 22, 2025

Reverend Stephen Earl Grooms, 55, of Liberty Township, died January 22, 2025, after a short stay in Hospice Care of Hamilton. He was born December 2, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Norman Grooms and Wanda Grooms. On September 2, 1995, he married the love of his life, Natalie (Hill) Grooms. They have 3 daughters, Allie, Lizzie, and Bella...

Robert J. Doud

Robert J. Doud

Jan 21, 2025

DOUD, Robert Joseph, 69, of Cincinnati Ohio, born August 21, 1955.  Passed away on January 21, 2025 under Vitas Hospice Care, surrounded by family and friends.  Beloved son of the late Robert J. and M. Jeanne and Patrica L. Doud. Cherished father of Robert Louis (Amanda) Doud. Proud grandfather of Joseph Louis Doud. Brother of the late Mike (Rose) Scheider,...

Br. Mark Ligett, OFM

Br. Mark Ligett, OFM

Jan 21, 2025

Br. Mark Ligett, OFM, 76, passed away Jan. 21, 2025, at St. Luke Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was a professed Franciscan friar for 54 years. Br. Mark was known for his warmth and humor and his deep sense of gratitude for his vocation and fellow friars. He was also a skilled weaver. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan....

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