Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Betty Rettig

Betty Rettig

Dec 20, 2024

Betty L. Rettig (nee Nichting) Born March 10, 1930, passed into eternal rest on December 20, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Betty lived a rich and fulfilling life over 94 years, marked by her unwavering faith, love for her family, kindness, and a warm sense of humor. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome A. Rettig for 62...

Helen Biernat

Helen Biernat

Dec 18, 2024

Helen Biernat (nee Neltner) of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on December 18, 2024 at the age of 78. Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, she was a graduate of Thomas More University and had a long career of serving others as a nurse at Cincinnati Shriners, Cincinnati Children's and Mercy Anderson Hospitals. She loved horses and nature, but most of...

Virginia P. "Ginny" Krebs

Virginia P. "Ginny" Krebs

Dec 17, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" P. Krebs, (nee Pfaffenberger) age 89 of North Avondale, passed away, December 17, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph G. Krebs, devoted mother of David (Jean) and Linda Krebs, loving grandmother of Amanda Krebs (Jay Jung) and Madeline Krebs (Keagan Malott), dear sister of the late Lillian Trimpe, and caring aunt of Sharon (Dennis)...

River M. Bastin

River M. Bastin

Dec 15, 2024

River M. Bastin, age 25, formerly of Anderson Twp., current resident of Oxford, OH, passed away on December 15, 2024. Loving fiancé of Hope Riley, proud father of Sage and Lyra Bastin, beloved son of Dawn and Alex Ritchey, caring brother Koi Ritchey, dear grandson of Kim and Steve Bastin and the late Michael and Sheila Ritchey. Also, survived by...

Elizabeth Joan Rothel

Elizabeth Joan Rothel

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth (Joan) Rothel, loving wife of James (Jim) Rothel passed away on December 14, 2024, at Christ Hospital surrounded by family members. Joan was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, on June 1, 1945, to Bert and Eileen Stiver (both deceased).

Joan and Jim had two children: John W. (Jack) Rothel (wife, Marsha) and Jennifer L. Rothel Sloan (husband,...

Robert "Bob" Lewis

Robert "Bob" Lewis

Dec 13, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lewis of Cincinnati, OH, passed away December 13, 2024 at the age of 77. Born and raised in Cincinnati and Felicity, OH, he was a graduate of Felicity High School and went on to serve honorably in the US Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of sergeant and serve two tours in the Vietnam War. Bob...

Charles Richard "Dick" Kamp

Charles Richard "Dick" Kamp

Dec 13, 2024

Charles Richard "Dick" Kamp, age 90, passed on December 13th, 2024. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Kamp (nee Prues), beloved father of Beth (Darryl) Willett and Andy Kamp, proud grandfather of Jeremy (Maria Wise) Willett, Maxwell (Madison) Willett, Ciara Tedeschi, Delaney Kreimborg, Brianna Kamp, Randall Kamp, Elizibeth Kamp, Andrew "AJ" Kamp Jr, great grandfather of McKinley Sue, caring partner...

Joseph "Joe" Abbott Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Abbott Jr.

Dec 13, 2024

Joseph "Joe" L. Abbott beloved husband of Margaret "Meg" Abbott (nee Murdock), loving father of Ashley (Jordan Bulcher) Abbott and Joseph "Joe" R. Abbott, dear brother of Grace (Allan) Livingston, caring brother-in-law of Bob (Patti) Murdock, proud uncle of Alec, Jessie, Maggie, Joseph (Carrie) and Claire (Nick) and son of the late Marie and Joe Abbott. Also survived by many...

Judith "Judy" A. Bresser

Judith "Judy" A. Bresser

Dec 12, 2024

Judy Ann Bresser (nee Martin), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her family, in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on October 9, 1951, to Eddie Martin and Mary Allice Lemker, Judy was the eldest of six children, taking on the role of a surrogate mother to her siblings and...

Janice S. Marx

Janice S. Marx

Dec 11, 2024

Janice Steffen Marx, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members, on December 11, 2024 at the age of 92.

The daughter of the late Albert Steffen and Florence (Leahy) was born on February 21, 1932, in Cold Spring, KY. Janice lived in Bethel and Anderson, Ohio and was a member of the...

Cary William Sunderhaus

Cary William Sunderhaus

Dec 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Cary William Sunderhaus passed away at home and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 73.

Cary leaves behind his loving wife Jane Sunderhaus (nee Ahrens), daughters Jill Gibson (nee Sunderhaus) and Lindsey Sunderhaus, cherished granddaughter Zoey Paige Gibson, soon-to-be son-in-law Jason Kiefer, and his...

Barbara "Barb" Keck

Barbara "Barb" Keck

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara "Barb" A. Keck, age 79, passed away on December 6, 2024. Daughter of the late Bertha and Eugene Keck, Barb was the beloved sister of John E. Keck.

A proud graduate of McNicholas High School, Barb was a former resident of Mt. Washington, Ohio, before relocating to Chicago, Illinois. There, she dedicated her career to education as a devoted teacher...

Etta Williamson

Etta Williamson

Dec 5, 2024

Our hearts are heavy as we announce that our Mother, Etta Mae (Lambert) Williamson, left this world to enter through the gates of Heaven on December 5, 2024 at the age of 91.

The daughter of the late David Lambert and Erma (Monk) was born on May 14, 1933, in Portsmouth, OH.

Etta was presided in death by George Williamson, her devoted...

James "Jim" Wiley Ramsey

James "Jim" Wiley Ramsey

Dec 4, 2024

James (Jim) Wiley Ramsey beloved husband of Patricia "Trisha" Ramsey passed away very suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the age of 74.

He was a devoted son to the late Richard and Rose Ramsey, loving brother to Joyce Salt and the late Robert Ramsey. He was also a loving uncle to his niece, Cassie (Nate) Smith, grandniece...

Sharon "Sherri" Kay Cornetet Hensley

Sharon "Sherri" Kay Cornetet Hensley

Dec 4, 2024

SHARON KAY " Sherri" CORNETET HENSLEY passed to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 4th, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Shelly Lytle (Gary, husband), two grandchildren: Matthew Lytle (Oriana, wife), Lauren Singleton (Richard, husband) and one great grandson Woodrow Singleton. She is also survived by her son Jim Cornetet (Shirley, wife) and granddaughter Selena Cornetet.

Sherri was...

Vivian Waterman

Vivian Waterman

Dec 3, 2024

Vivian L. Waterman (nee Lyons) age 104, passed away, December 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Waterman, devoted sister of Carole Goenawein of California, loving cousin of Lori King Ballhaus of Delhi, OH. and the late Shirley King of Ft. Thomas, KY. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a long time volunteer...

William "Bill" Roberts Brockschmidt

William "Bill" Roberts Brockschmidt

Nov 30, 2024

William "Bill" Roberts Brockschmidt, beloved husband of the late Judith "Judy" Brockschmidt, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Bill and Judy shared 57 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Together, they cultivated a lifelong circle of friends who enriched their journey and shared in countless milestones.

He...

Rose Kiefer

Rose Kiefer

Nov 29, 2024

Rose Mary Kiefer, 77 of Cincinnati passed away November 29, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard B. Kiefer. Loving mother of Angela R. Kiefer (Kurt R.) Slaughter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 AM at Guardian Angels Church (6539 Beechmont Ave.) where friends may visit from 9:30 until the time of mass.

Rose Kiefer's Eulogy:

As some...

Floyd "Jack" Maynard

Floyd "Jack" Maynard

Nov 26, 2024

Jack Maynard, age 90 ,passed on November 26th 2024. Preceded in death by his wife Addie Maynard and his daughter Debora K. Ziegler. He is survived by his son Mike and his brother Jim. He is survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Jack was a veteran of the Korean War and a Masonic member for 65 years.

Service on...

Joseph "Joe" A. Goodwin

Joseph "Joe" A. Goodwin

Nov 25, 2024

Joseph A Goodwin of Anderson Township passed away on November 25, 2024 at the age of 68. Joe was a beloved father of Paul (Heather) and Eric (Amber), devoted son to the late Arthur and Ruth Goodwin, loving brother to the late Connie Barr, proud grandfather to Chance, Gage, Isabelle, Josephine, and Corbin, loving uncle to Teri (Adam). Joe was...

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