Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

William "Bill" R.  Charles

William "Bill" R. Charles

May 12, 2020

William Roney Charles passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death last year by his beloved wife of 63 years, Patricia Stanton Charles. Loving father of Martin (Stephanie), Sarah (Tim) Frank Fogarty, Moira (Gary) Morgan, Katy (David) Hudak, and Caroline (Ron) Joseph; devoted grandfather of Patrick (Erin), Stefan, and Isabel Charles;...

Susan Kelley-Almeida

Susan Kelley-Almeida

May 11, 2020

Susan Kelley-Almeida, May 18, 1964-May 11, 2020 Susan Kelley-Almeida, 55, known to her coworkers and diners as "Chef Susan," passed away at her home on May 11, 2020. She loved cooking for others and seeing them enjoy her food. She was a talented and creative chef who fed many Cincinnatians, most recently at Cincinnati Financial. She also worked at Luxotica...

John J.  Bose

John J. Bose

May 10, 2020

John J. Bose beloved husband of Linda L. Bose (nee DiPuccio) devoted father of Amelia L. Bose, Heather M. (Mark) Steinher, and John M. (Kayce) Bose, loving Papa of Derek (Kayla), Halee, Grace, Karley, Lucy, Anne, and J. J., great-grandfather of Carter, Jude, and Graham, brother of Carol Allen, Patricia Harris, the late Barbara, Eugene, and Richard Bose, also survived...

Bruce Reed

Bruce Reed

May 9, 2020

Bruce Lowell Reed, age 67 of Clermont County and formerly of Anderson Twp., died May 9, 2020. He was the beloved son of Velma Reed and the late Stanley Reed and loving brother of Kevin Reed. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many cherished friends. Bruce was a graduate of Raymond Walters College and a former store...

Michael Comberger

Michael Comberger

May 8, 2020

Michael A. Comberger, age 73, formerly of Blue Ash and retired owner of American Sealcoating, died May 8, 2020. He was the loving father of Michael A. Comberger Jr. and Lisa Boyd, caring brother of Donna Lynn Hargis and the late Dennis Comberger, and dear friend of 35 years to Carla Melloy. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Private family services...

Betty J. Smith

Betty J. Smith

May 5, 2020

Betty Oberklaus Smith (nee Curry) Died on May 5, 2020. Born Betty Jane Curry on Nov 21, 1924. Sliced bread was not invented until 1928. Betty outlived almost everyone she ever knew. She was the daughter of the late Frank B. and Dorothy M. Curry. She was the baby sister to 4 brothers, William, Richard, Irvin and Herman, as well...

Beverly Lesniak

Beverly Lesniak

May 4, 2020

Beverly J. Lesniak (nee Brink) wife of the late Sylvester "Roy" Lesniak, beloved mother of Dana (Gary) Heflin, David (Bev), and Michael Lesniak, dear sister of Kenneth (the late Margaret) Brink and Lois (the late Dan) Morris, loving grandmother of Ryan (Paola), Tanner (Kailynn), Libby, Rachel, Sarah, and Hannah, great-grandmother of Hendrix, daughter of the late John and Vera Brink....

Tyler Bowling

Tyler Bowling

May 2, 2020

Tyler J. Bowling, loving father of Madelynn & Carter, beloved son of Carl R. (Marie Gallegos) Bowling & Holly T. (Carlos Zamudio) Bowling (nee Berry), devoted brother of Tessa & Taylor Bowling, Carla Rodriguez and Bridgette Zamudio, also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, & cousins. Died May 2, 2020 at the age of 27yrs. Resident of Highland Heights,...

Warren James "Jim" Ossman Jr.

Warren James "Jim" Ossman Jr.

May 2, 2020

Warren James Ossman, 88 years,of Anderson Township died at home on May 2, 2020. Jim was born in Altoona , Pa. was the son of the late Mary Jane (nee Hinderliter) and Warren J. Ossman and brother of the late baby David. Jim graduated from Cresson High School and attended the Altoona Branch of Pennsylvania State University. He was employed...

Elma Oakley

Elma Oakley

Apr 29, 2020

Elma C. Oakley beloved sister of Thelma Schultz, daughter of the late James and Mary Oakley, dear aunt of Mary Paulette Whitaker, Cindi (John) Farrow, Teresa Oakley, Jimmy Oakley, and Amy Van Hoose, also survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews. Died April 29, 2020 at age 96 years. Residence Anderson Twp, formerly of Portsmouth, OH. Private Graveside Service. Interment in...

Janet Boggs

Janet Boggs

Apr 26, 2020

Janet S. Boggs (nee Penrod) beloved wife of Ronald L. Boggs, daughter of the late William and Edith Penrod, sister of the late Ruth Smith, dear aunt of Rhonda (Dennis), Robin (Jeff), Becky (Matt), and Jack, also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. Died April 26, 2020 at age 73 years. Residence Newtown, OH. A Memorial Service and Gathering will be...

Jeffrey Luther

Jeffrey Luther

Apr 26, 2020

Jeffrey W. Luther loving husband of Carissa Ellen Luther (nee Stanley) beloved father of Maggie Ellen (Joshua L. Goldfarb) Luther, devoted brother of James (Teresa) & Michael (Jennifer) Luther, Lisa (Dennis) Cropp, the late Larry Jentzen, and Duke Luther, son of the late Robert and Alice Jentzen, son-in-law of William and the late Judith Stanley, also survived by many nieces,...

Brenda Greer

Brenda Greer

Apr 24, 2020

Brenda Browne Greer beloved wife of Robert E. Greer, mother to Dannelle (Wayne) Speigel and, Allan (Jill) Greer, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Browne, stepdaughter of the late Wilma Faye Browne, sister of Kathleen (Jim) Hoelscher, sister of the late JoEllen (Bob) Mahlenkamp, dear grandmother to Emma Greer (Ian) Hurley, Meredith Speigel, Rachel Speigel and step-grandmother to Jason...

Helen Hutchison

Helen Hutchison

Apr 24, 2020

Helen Judith Fath Hutchison (Mimi to her grandchildren) of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday, April 24, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond Fath and Helen (Busching) Fath, both of Cincinnati, OH. She was 78 years young. A lifelong lover of books, Mimi shared that love with her many book clubs, volunteering with the...

Margaret Trimborn-Russell

Margaret Trimborn-Russell

Apr 24, 2020

Margaret L. Trimborn-Russell, age 93 of Navarre, Florida and formerly of Cincinnati died April 24, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack J. Trimborn and Harold M. Russell, devoted mother of Jacquelyn (Stephen) Farquhar and the late Mark Trimborn, loving grandmother of Adam (Nancy) and Jason Farquhar, caring great-grandmother of Aidan, cherished sister of Mary Ann (...

Ronald Koelle

Ronald Koelle

Apr 23, 2020

Ronald S. Koelle, age 87 of Anderson Twp., died April 23, 2020. Born on September 3, 1932 in Altoona, PA. After graduating from Franklin and Marshall College he entered the United States Army serving in Germany. Upon his discharge from the Army he was employed by Proctor & Gamble Co where he held several management positions in Customer Service Operations...

Sandra D. Wetzel

Sandra D. Wetzel

Apr 22, 2020

Sandra D. Wetzel (nee Meece) beloved wife of David L. Wetzel, devoted mother of Michelle (Mike) Foppi, Joshua (Angela) Lawson, and the late Nathan Lawson, loving grandmother of Jayson, Brianna, and Adam, dear sister of Calvin, Roger, Jeffrey, and the late Brenda and Timothy. Died April 22, 2020 at age 62 years. Residence Mt. Washington. Private Service. Memorials to the...

Rita Wermuth

Rita Wermuth

Apr 19, 2020

Rita A. Wermuth (nee Mendel) age 97 of Union Twp., died April 19, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Wermuth, devoted mother of Barbara Wermuth, Robert J. Wermuth Jr., Edward (Jennifer) Wermuth, and Julia (Kenneth) Welch, dear sister of Alice McDonald, loving grandmother of Michael (Nicole), Chrissie (Josh), Danielle (Rick), Joshua, Kennth Jr., Matthew (Tocorra),...

Philomena Pauline Marie Hilgefort

Philomena Pauline Marie Hilgefort

Apr 15, 2020

Philomena Pauline Marie Hilgefort, daughter of Tate and Lottie Hilgefort (nee Parvinrouh), sister of Andrew, Cecelia, Gianna, Joseph, John, Peter, Mary, James, Therese, and Thomas, granddaughter of Maggie & Dennis Hoerst, and Todd & Judy Hilgefort, also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. April 15, 2020. Private Mass of Christian Burial and Private Interment.

Christopher "Chris" Blatz

Christopher "Chris" Blatz

Apr 14, 2020

Christopher "Chris" G. Blatz beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Blatz (nee Stanley) devoted father of Carissa Blatz, Anthony Blatz, and Emily (Matthew) Armbruster, loving grandfather of Jude Armbruster, dear brother of Rob (Gaye), Tom (Bev), Dave (the late Christa), Patty, Michael, Mary, Madeline (Dale), Margee, and Julie, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Died April 14, 2020 at age...