Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Paul G. Wermuth

Paul G. Wermuth

Feb 16, 2025

Paul G. Wermuth, age 89 of Butler, KY. and formerly of Anderson Twp., OH., passed away, February 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Genell Wermuth (nee Meece), devoted father of Michele Hartzel Kuster (Bill), loving grandfather of Steven Tyler Hartzel (Jennifer), Jacob Andrew Hartzel (Mandy), and Evan Paul Hartzel (Bethany), caring great-grandfather of Lane, Elsie, Zoey, Bradford and...

Ivar R. Norwell

Ivar R. Norwell

Feb 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ivar R. Norwell on February 12, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Affectionately known as "Big Daddy"! He was 76 years old and a resident of Anderson Township. Ivar passed surrounded by his family, which was the cornerstone of his world. He was married to his wife for 54 years, Julia R. Norwell. Together,...

Barbara Ann Fletcher

Barbara Ann Fletcher

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Fletcher (Hardin), 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love in her final days, just as she had surrounded others with warmth, laughter, and kindness throughout her life.

Born in 1958 in Peoria, IL, Barb was raised in Milwaukee and Jackson, MI, before making her way to Atlanta, GA,...

Douglas Geverts

Douglas Geverts

Feb 10, 2025

Douglas A Geverts passed away peacefully on February 10th, at the age of 58, after a 2-year battle against esophageal cancer.

Son of Lois and Jim Geverts, Doug was born on August 16th, 1966. He went to Colerain High School and then to Vocational where he discovered Graphic Design. Doug worked at Magnagraphics and Deskey (Design agencies) before landing...

Raymond V. Rhatigan

Raymond V. Rhatigan

Feb 10, 2025

Raymond V. Rhatigan, a devoted family man, accomplished businessman, and avid golfer, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Staten Island, NY, on February 6, 1937, Ray lived a life of love, resilience, and humor. In his youth, Ray began his foray into what would become a life-long passion for golf. Ray attended...

Craig Kobmann

Craig Kobmann

Feb 10, 2025

KOBMANN, Craig Gordon joined our Lord on Monday, February 10th, 2025 at the age of 74. Devoted father to his two daughters Abbi (Aaron) Keen, Susan (Gary Hermsmeier) Proffitt. Adoring grandfather of three granddaughters, Emily and Edelyn Keen and Elizabella Proffitt, dear sibling of Charles "Corky" Kobmann, Candace (Jerry) Bachelier, Cynthia Kobmann and Carol (Bob) Mayhugh. Craig was a loving...

Crystal A. Dugan

Crystal A. Dugan

Feb 10, 2025

Crystal A. Dugan (nee Morgan) passed away on February 10, 2025 at age 57. Beloved wife of Ken Dugan, loving mother of Jessica (Ray) Sparks and John (Tasha) Drew, proud grandmother of Isabella, Eli, Elizabeth, Jason, Phoenix, Jaylen, Jordan, Jazper, Jadison, and Jon-klaus, dear sister of Diana (the late Paul) Wharton, cherished daughter of Diane and the late John Morgan....

Marian Willis

Marian Willis

Feb 8, 2025

Marian "Mim" Rae Willis (nee' Morgan), 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 8 at Mercy Hospital - Anderson. Marian was born on August 21, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa to parents Rachel Morgan (nee' Schultz) and Dr. Harold Morgan.

Mim was preceded in death by Bruce Lamb Willis, her beloved husband of 53 years. She leaves behind son...

Sarah Anderson

Sarah Anderson

Feb 6, 2025

Sarah P. Anderson, a loving and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on December 13, 1936, she was celebrated for her love, compassion, humor, caring nature, and disciplined character. Sarah was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert Nelson Anderson, and a cherished mother to Patricia Anderson Atkins, Robert Anderson, and...

Richard A. "Rick" Kasper

Richard A. "Rick" Kasper

Feb 6, 2025

Richard (Rick) Arthur Kasper was born in Detroit, Michigan on Friday November 28th, 1952 on a sub-freezing day, to begin a life that was full of warmth. It was the day after Thanksgiving, one of the holidays that would become incredibly special for his family. Rick was born to Arthur and Mildred Kasper, the eldest of four loving siblings including,...

Shirley Retzler

Shirley Retzler

Feb 5, 2025

Shirley Mae Retzler (nee Philhower) was born November 28, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Ella Mae (nee Ketzel) Philhower, and passed away February 5, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 92.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Jacob Retzler. Shirley was a cheerleader at Batavia High School,...

Mardi L. Haack

Mardi L. Haack

Feb 4, 2025

Mardi L. Haack (nee Leathers) age 87 of Dayton and formerly of Union Twp., passed away, February 4, 2025. She was the beloved mother of John (Teresa) Haack, Gregory (Jigna) Haack, and the late Jessica Haack, devoted grandmother of Chelsea (Mike) Bell, Kristin (Alex) Nelson, Taylor (Bridget) Haack, and Rohan & Kaya Haack, loving great-grandmother of Ellie, Samuel, Grace, and...

James "Jim" Kipling

James "Jim" Kipling

Feb 3, 2025

James "Jim" M. Kipling passed away on February 3, 2025 at age 80. Devoted husband of Arlene Kipling (nee Bardua) of 58 years, loving father of Matthew (Kelly Weaver) Kipling and the late Jennifer Kipling, proud grandfather of Maddie, Grace, Stella and Jude and great grandfather of Carter, Jaxson and Casian, dear brother of Laura Dorans. Resident of Anderson Twp.

Jim...

Sandra Joy Luckett

Sandra Joy Luckett

Feb 3, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Joy Luckett (nee Hovey) , aged 80, passed away on Monday, February 3 at Mercy Hospital, Anderson Township.

Sandra was born June 17, 1944 in East Cleveland, Ohio to Harold and Mildred Hovey (nee Blaise). She was a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Michigan City, Indiana. After high school, Sandra moved to Chicago, Illinois where she...

Thomas D. Gilb

Thomas D. Gilb

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas D. Gilb, age 79 of Anderson Twp., passed away, February 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Linda L. Gilb (nee Kipp), devoted father of Wendy (David) Enderle and Thomas (Jennifer) Gilb, loving grandfather of Bradley and Noah Gilb, caring son of the late Clifford and Elizabeth King Gilb, and dear brother of Clifford, Margie, Virginia, Debbie, and...

Lise Proto

Lise Proto

Feb 1, 2025

Pianist Lise Proto was born in the tiny village of Baieville - now Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec, Canada. After receiving her Masters Degree at the University of Montreal she became head of the music department of the Arvida-Chicoutimi School System in Quebec for 5 years. In 1963 she applied for and was awarded a two-year Canadian government scholarship to study at the...

Eugenia "Genie" V. Lammeier

Eugenia "Genie" V. Lammeier

Feb 1, 2025

Eugenia Varakakos (Varris) Lammeier was born to Elizabeth and Peter Varakakos on January 19, 1928 and baptized at Greek Orthodox Holy Trinity Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was married to Alphonse Lammeier on August 27, 1949 at St. William Catholic Church and celebrated 75 years of marriage. “Genie” peacefully passed away February 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband...

Nancy Ketterer

Nancy Ketterer

Jan 28, 2025

Nancy Gail Ketterer, 75, most recently of Centerville, Ohio passed away at Bethany Village Nursing Home in Centerville on January 28, 2025 surrounded by loving family and her beloved dog, Mariah. Nancy was born April 3, 1949 to Marvin Henry and Ruth Lucille Vogel. She married Larry Ketterer on September 29, 1973 and they were together 51 years, until her...

Mary Lee Coorey

Mary Lee Coorey

Jan 27, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Mary Lee Coorey, 71, on January 27, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Mary Lee was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Mary Lee is survived by John, her husband of 47 years, sons John (Jillian) and Alex (Danni), and her grandchildren Jackson, Juliana, and Jolie. She is...

Jason Lynch

Jason Lynch

Jan 26, 2025

Jason James Lynch, 46, of Anderson Township passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Theresa Lynch (nee Tiemeier), proud father of Reagan and Jonathan, dear son of James & Patricia Lynch, caring brother of Christopher Lynch(Jennifer) and also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Jason was an educator and coach, teaching high school math at multiple...