Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Robert "Bruce" Brumbaugh

Robert "Bruce" Brumbaugh

May 25, 2025

The family of Robert Bruce Brumbaugh announced his passing on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Erica Jane Massa in 2015. Bruce was devoted to his wife of 49 years, Jane Carolyn, and his three grandchildren Rebecca Jane, Noah Brian, and Grant Carl Massa. He is also survived by his four brothers and sisters-...

Michele L. Dorsch

Michele L. Dorsch

May 21, 2025

Michele L. Dorsch, 55, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2025.

Born in Valparaiso, Indiana, Michele graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 and went on to earn her DDS from Northwestern University Dental School in 1997. In 2001, she and her husband Brad Dorsch settled in Cincinnati, where they built a beautiful life together and raised their two...

Rita Dawson

Rita Dawson

May 6, 2025

Rita Jo Dawson (nee Burnett)

December 11, 1951 - May 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Jo Dawson (Burnett). Rita was born on December 11, 1951, to Thelma (Hacker) and Paul D. Burnett. She is preceded in death by them both, along with her brother, and dear friend, Charles Burnett. She will be forever...

David Grevas

David Grevas

Jun 12, 2025

David L. Grevas, age 66 of Mt. Washington, passed away, June 12, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late George and Joyce Good Grevas, devoted brother of Debbie (Don) Phelps, Chevi (Dan) Sweeney, George (Martha) Grevas, Stanley (the late Marty) Grevas, and the late Jimmy Grevas. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

David...

Jean E. Klump (nee Wilmers)

Jean E. Klump (nee Wilmers)

Jun 11, 2025

Klump, Jean E. (nee Wilmers) passed away June 11, just seven weeks short of her 95th birthday. Jean's life was dedicated to her husband of 64 years, the late James H., her children, Christine (Pat) Quinn, Marilyn (the late Don) Klump-Stringfield, Tom (Libby) Klump, Gary (Kathy), Dale (Carol) Klump, and Sandy (Terry) Willenbrink. Her 21 grandchildren and an ever increasing...

Ronald E. Marksity

Ronald E. Marksity

Jun 7, 2025

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Ronald Earl Marksity. Born in 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, Ron passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 82 in his hometown. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela Kay Marksity, and his two sons, Lawrence Burke and Lucas Drew, who were at his side...

Karen A. Wagner

Karen A. Wagner

Jun 7, 2025

Karen A. Wagner (née Kroger) age 78, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 & will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Skip, her parents, Clifford and Gladys Kroger, and her other siblings and their spouses: Betty (Bob) Harris, Jo-Ann (Ray) Neyer, Charles, and Cliff. She leaves behind her son, Freddy, brother, John Kroger (Beulah)...

Michael "Mike" A. Farro

Michael "Mike" A. Farro

Jun 6, 2025

Michael Anthony "Mike" Farro, age 77, of Pierce Township, died peacefully at his daughter's home in Union, Kentucky on June 6, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Keating) Farro. He married Patsy (Brent) Farro on May 16, 1970, and had three children - Tony (Betsy), Mike, and Kathy. He was the devoted brother of...

Virginia L. Werner

Virginia L. Werner

Jun 6, 2025

Werner, Virginia "Ginny" (nee Greger) beloved wife of the late William Werner for 58 years, loving Mother of Richard (Mary) Werner and Brenda (Greg) Morford, cherished Grandmother of Kristin (Christoper) Schoumacher, Shannon (Charles Thompson) Werner, Megan (Kyle) Rapp and Ashleigh (Leo Kerns) Werner, Great Grandmother of Carter Schoumacher, Brayden Schoumacher, Kabrey Schoumacher, Olivia Rapp and Euphemia Kerns, Sister of the...

Ruby Virene Oliver (nee Teachey)

Ruby Virene Oliver (nee Teachey)

Jun 4, 2025

Ruby Virene Teachey Oliver, age 94, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio following a stroke.

She was born in Verona, North Carolina to Annie Smith Teachey and Charles Thomas Teachey. She had two younger brothers, Durwood and Charles Teachey. All of which have preceded her in death and were surely in line to hug...

Zenon Nowak

Zenon Nowak

Jun 1, 2025

Zenon M. Nowak, Sr. passed away on June 1, 2025, at age 78. Beloved father of Angie (Tim) Weeks & Zenon "Mike" (Stacey) Nowak, dear grandfather of Sydney, Cici, Casey, Camden, Carter, Aubree & Averee, devoted brother of Lucia (Stanley) Wagner, caring cousin of Alicja Bugala, former husband and his caretaker Penny Nowak. Funeral Service at T.P. White & Sons...

Velma Lois Morelli

Velma Lois Morelli

May 28, 2025

Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend

Velma Lois Morelli left this world, one day shy of her 87th birthday. Velma was a devoted Reds fan, and often a vocally frustrated one! Opening Day started her happiest season. She was a kind, generous, devoted, humble woman who quietly served others her entire life. She never sought attention, but her love was widely felt. Her...

Judith Hollweg Hatfield

Judith Hollweg Hatfield

May 28, 2025

Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend

September 18th, 1953 - May 28th, 2025

On May 28th, Judith H. Hatfield left this world at 72 years of age, surrounded by her loved ones.

Full of a zest for life, Judith's passion lay in tracking her family history and amassing the corresponding historical documents to not only trace the lives and deaths of the people she discovered...

Doris J. Sylvester

Doris J. Sylvester

May 27, 2025

Doris Bruce Sylvester, age 93, passed peacefully on May 27, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio, following a long illness courageously faced with grace and many recoveries. Born April 29, 1932, in La Plata, Missouri, Doris was the only daughter of Ray Sylvester Bruce and Mildred Gudehus Bruce.

In 1952, Doris married Robert Jackson Sylvester. Their journey began in La Plata and took...

Phyllis Leary

Phyllis Leary

May 27, 2025

Jean (Brown) Leary, 102 years old, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away May 27, 2025, supported by her loving family and Hospice of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Raymond Leary, and her sisters, Frances McConaughe and Lenora Ayers. Jean is survived by her three children, Bruce (Carol), Suellen Tumser (Gary), and Brian (Julia), along...

Elizabeth Trester

Elizabeth Trester

May 27, 2025

Elizabeth M. Trester (nee Neal) age 95 of Mt. Washington, passed away, May 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Trester, devoted mother of Michael E. Trester and Sandra (John) Humphries, loving grandmother of Lauren Zeph, Nathan Trester, and David Humphries, and caring great-grandmother Charlotte, Calvin, and Sebastian Zeph. A private family service will be...

Ronald J. Englert

Ronald J. Englert

May 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald John Englert, a devoted husband, father, and friend, who peacefully left us on May 27, 2025. Ron was a loving partner to his wife, Tammy, and a proud father to his two sons Randy and Eric. Their bond was built on love, respect, and unwavering commitment, and he will forever be...

DeVere E. Burt

DeVere E. Burt

May 25, 2025

DeVere Burt passed away peacefully on May 25, at his longtime home in Cincinnati, at the age of 84. He was born September 30, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa.

DeVere was a lifelong naturalist, and his love for nature inspired everything he poured his heart into, from his career to his hobbies to his art. He was greatly inspired by the...

Kathleen L. McGraw

Kathleen L. McGraw

May 25, 2025

Kathleen Louise McGraw (née Cappel), age 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.

Kathy was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Harmeyer McGraw and a devoted mother to three children: Pam (Dan) Bohan, Katie (Mike) Albanese, and Brian (Bridget) McGraw. She took immense pride and joy in her growing family, especially her nine...

George B. Catanzaro

George B. Catanzaro

May 24, 2025

George B. Catanzaro beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home with his loving family. Son of Rex Ogle and Joie (Goins), adopted and raised by Charles Catanzaro and Rovena (Goins). Husband to his cherished wife Glyndora for 69 years. Father of George Catanzaro (Lois), Mona Willenbrink (Mike), and Tonya West (Matt). Grandfather of Lisa Henderson,...