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Thomas W. Ritter Sr.

Thomas W. Ritter Sr.

Feb 27, 2024

Thomas W. Ritter Sr, 83, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully February 27, 2024, after a long life of gregarious shenanigans and determined optimism. Tom was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned to play the trumpet (maybe from Dizzy Gillespie), swam the length of Mississippi River naked (maybe at the Fryer’s Club in Clifton) and watched out...

Linda M. Roberts

Linda M. Roberts

Feb 25, 2024

Linda Mae Roberts (nee Baldrick)

Beloved mother of Rick (Mary Ann) Doerflein, David (Mike Fry) Roberts, Thomas (Carrie) Roberts and Kimber Roberts. Loving grandmother of Paige Roberts, Olivia Roberts, Ava Roberts, Payton Roberts, Eli Roberts, Mike Doerflein and Brian Doerflein. Cherished sister of Thomas Baldrick, Richard Baldrick and James Baldrick. 

Linda was born to parents Thomas and Mary Helen Baldrick on January...

Alberto Scarlato

Alberto Scarlato

Feb 22, 2024

Father of Gina Scarlato McIntyre, David (Judy) Scarlato, and the late Joey Scarlato. Grandfather of Sarah (Brett), Angela (Kyle), Bo (Emma), Olivia (Andrew), Kristin (Ethan), Colin, Isabella, and Joey. Great grandfather of Brady, Emme, Liam, Griffin, Luca, Isla, Hudson, Harper, Palmer, Poppy, Ellie, Anthony, and Vincent. Son of the late Fiore and Christine Scarlato.

Passed away on Thursday February 22, 2024....

Jay L. Cummings

Jay L. Cummings

Feb 21, 2024

Jay Lee Cummings, age 76 of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Feb. 21, 2024, at home of natural causes. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas “Bud “Lowell and Helen Irene (Benson) Cummings. He leaves behind his wife, Sandiey (Gemp) Cummings, three children: Jon Cummings, Lee Ann Kruppa and Chandra Walsh, several grandchildren, one great grandchild, three siblings: Betty (Don)...

John W. "Jack" Smith

John W. "Jack" Smith

Feb 18, 2024

John W. affectionately known as “Jack” Smith passed peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease February 18, 2024 at the age 78. 

 Jack is the devoted husband of the late Ann M. Smith nee Spitzlberger.   Loving father of Larry (Tammy) and Jeff (Mindy) Smith.  Cherished grandfather of Zach (Alyssa), Jake (Gaby) and Alexandria (Luke), Paxton and Brody.  Dear brother of...

Stephen C. Cotton

Stephen C. Cotton

Feb 15, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the death of Stephen Christopher Cotton of Northern Kentucky, who passed away on February 15, 2024.

Stephen was born in Cincinnati in 1981 to Wanda P Cotton and Robin T Cotton.  As a youngster, besides playing most sports (especially soccer), he was quite an accomplished young magician, and would be popular at birthday parties and other...

John Bray Parker

John Bray Parker

Feb 7, 2024

Beloved son of Grace Howell (nee Hey) and the late Bob Parker. Loving father of Derek Johnson, Johnny (Emily) Parker Jr., Nikki Parker. Cherished grandfather of Aubrey and Alivia Parker. Dear brother of Robert (Karen) Howell, Debbie Howell Hutchinson and Margaret Howell. Loving nephew of JoAnn (John) Montesi. Adored cousin of Tommy (Karen), Tiffany and Joey McNeilan and Johnny Montesi. ...

Jodie A. Bender

Jodie A. Bender

Feb 5, 2024

Jodie A. Bender

Beloved daughter of Christina Bender (nee Economopulos) and the late George “Bunny” Bender. Loving sister of Julie (Gary) Kallmeyer and Jeanie (Andy) Edrich. Cherished aunt “Thea” of Christina Kallmeyer, Jillian (Austin) Madden, Megan, Drew and Courtney Edrich. Adored great aunt “Thea” of Ellie Madden. Also survived by a loving extended family and many dear friends.

Passed away on Monday,...

Brian Tansey

Brian Tansey

Jan 31, 2024

Brian Tansey, 91, of Cincinnati Ohio, died on January 31, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati in 1932 to Bernard J. and Cecile (Sunman) Tansey. He was preceded in death by his sister Maureen (Tansey) Tokar. He is survived by three daughters from his first marriage, and by his daughter Eira Tansey from his second marriage. 

 

Brian attended Walnut Hills High School (1950),...

Betty J Westermeyer

Betty J Westermeyer

Jan 31, 2024

Beloved wife of Rev. J. Martin (Marty) Westermeyer and the late Ralph Ludeke. Devoted  mother of Richard (Diane) Ludeke and Sheila (Donald) Traut. Dear Grammy of Jennifer (Drew) Bennett, Alyssa and Trisha Ludeke. Beloved Great-Grammy of Alex, Sophia, Katey, Daphne, Charlie, Ryder, Sammy. She was born July 1, 1936 to the late Frank and Bessie (nee DeRoo) Baldock. Dear sister...

Gary J. Adams

Gary J. Adams

Jan 30, 2024

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Gary James Adams

Devoted husband of 49 years to Carole Adams (nee Schuerman). Loving father of Erik Adams, Kyle Adams, and Rachel Adams. Cherished son of the late James and Myrtle Adams. Dear brother of the late Kevin (Nancy) Adams. Also survived by a loving nephew, extended family, many friends and his special K-9...

Toni M. Mathevy

Toni M. Mathevy

Jan 30, 2024

Toni M. Mathevy passed on January 30th surrounded by her loving family, she was 72.  

She is the devoted wife of her husband Robert “Bob” Mathevy.  Loving mother of her 2 children: Jennifer (Scott) Davis and Natalie (Andy) Mouch.  She adored her 5 grandchildren: Dylan, Evan, Drew, Allie and Katie. Time with her "FIVE ANGELS" was spent boogieboarding, building sand...

Mary "Bettie" Walpole

Mary "Bettie" Walpole

Jan 25, 2024

Mary Bettie Walpole (née Ramey) was born on September 25, 1929 in Berry, Kentucky. 

Preceded in death by parents Ella Duvall Ramey and Lindsay Henry Ramey and her husband of 65 years, Edward.  Her early life was difficult, as her mother succumbed to tuberculosis when she was less than 6 years old.  Her fraternal grandparents, Thomas and Lillie Ramey, were her family when her father moved...

Nancy Hogue

Nancy Hogue

Jan 19, 2024

Nancy Hogue (née Mayer) passed in the loving care of her family on January 19th at the age of 77.  She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald “Ron” Hogue. Loving mother of Ron (Sandy) Hogue, Michelle (Anthony) Elliott and the late Scott Hogue.  Cherished grandmother of Jordan Hogue, Andrew (Alex) Hogue, Brandon (Kelly) Hogue, Javon (Jalyn) Elliott and...

Marian F. Weiskittel

Marian F. Weiskittel

Jan 18, 2024

Marian F. Weiskittel (nee Elkins)

Beloved wife of James Weiskittel for nearly 67 years.  Devoted mother of Ken (Karen), Bill (Shellie), Lori and the late Sandra "Sandy."  Cherished grandmother of Tyler (Lindsey), Sarah (Chuck), Hannah (Corey), Sam (Maddie), Max, Erinn (Tristin), Eric, Marissa, Jackie, and great grandmother of Addi, Ethan, and Tatum.  Loving sister to Jean, Loraine, Carol, Bobby, and the late Ray, Ruth, and...

Ralph N. Kegley

Ralph N. Kegley

Jan 15, 2024

Beloved husband of Shirley Kegley (nee Wendel). Loving father of Terrie (Chris) Noe Karen (Ken) Behne. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Nolan) Davis, Andrew (Andrea) Noe, Tiffany (Bryan) Kline and Kristina (Ben) Harrison. Adored great grandfather of Connor Davis, Isabella Davis, Liliana Noe, Brielle Noe, Owen Davis, Aubrey Kline, Avery Kline, Landon Harrison and Kaylee Harrison. Also survived by many more...

Valerie R. Jennings

Valerie R. Jennings

Jan 12, 2024

Valerie (Foster) Jennings, well-known West Side Socialite, collector of understated sunglasses and everything leopard print, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the too-soon age of 51. The hard of hearing would say Valerie quietly went about her business.  Everyone else heard her coming a mile away.  But that boisterous nature did not overshadow a kind, caring, disposition that made her...

Bernice Block

Bernice Block

Jan 11, 2024

 

Marian “Bernice” Block (nee Fleissner)

Beloved wife of the late Ernest J. Block. Loving mother of Ronald J. Block, Steven A. Block and Kathleen M. Coy. Cherished grandmother of Jeanine M. (Jeffrey A. Weisker) Wilson and Sarah A. Block. Great grandmother of Colton D. (Caressa) Wilson and Lana J. Glardon. Dear sister of Marie H. (the late Bill) Sharpe,...

Paul Robert Weidner

Paul Robert Weidner

Dec 31, 2023

 

Paul Weidner, 78, of Cincinnati, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, on December 31st, 2023. He was the son of Bernie and Marie Weidner and was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Weidner and sister, Bernice (David).

Paul, an outgoing, loving husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife, Joy (Burnett); Children, Tracie Martin (Greg),...

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Mullen

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Mullen

Dec 30, 2023

 

Kathleen “Kathy” (Brennan) Mullen, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was surrounded by her five children and husband of 55 years, Mike Mullen.

Kathy was born September 8, 1948, the daughter of Helen and Harold Brennan. She grew up on West Eighth Street in Cincinnati and attended St. William Parish and Seton High School. In...

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