Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries
Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas
Bernice Carter
Sep 7, 2023
Bernice A. Carter (nee Nash) age 94, died September 7, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Hanke and Stanley L. Carter, devoted mother of Dianna (Gary) Townley, caring step-mother of Debbie Carter Applegate and the late Gary Carter. Also survived by her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents...
Ridgway H. Cook Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Ridgway H. Cook Jr., beloved husband of Joan D. Cook (nee Rutter). Loving father of Tim (Cathy) and Scott (Beth) Cook. Devoted PopPop of Ridge, Emma, Addison and Owen Cook. Caring brother of Ruth (Wayne) Smith. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a 33 year employee of Proctor & Gamble. Passed away peacefully with his family by...
Ida K. Messmer
Sep 5, 2023
Ida K. Messmer, 92, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023. Born June 29, 1931, she was the last person born in the Clark Stone House on Clough Pike in Anderson Township. Ida worked for over thirty years at Western Southern Life Insurance Co. and was a lifelong member if Guardian Angels Catholic Church. After retirement, she spent many hours...
Scott William Davis
Sep 5, 2023
Scott William Davis, passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 56. Dear son of the late Lowell (the late Janet) Davis, & Marjorie (the late Smokey) Burgess. Devoted father of Jessi (Brett) Haning, Isabelle Davis, & Jackson Davis. Caring brother of Stephen (Terri) Davis & the late Terri Williams. Loving grandfather of Brooks Haning. Also survived by...
Michael G. Tarvin
Sep 4, 2023
Michael Gordon Tarvin Mike passed away suddenly surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital Anderson in his home city of Cincinnati, Ohio on September 4th, 2023. An unexpected rapid sequence of events began the previous day and despite vigilant prayers and tremendous efforts of his family and medical personnel, he was unable to recover from the emergency surgery required to repair...
Aivars Briedis
Sep 3, 2023
Aivars Briedis, age 85, died September 3, 2023. He was the loving ex-spouse and companion of Lesly Briedis, and devoted father of Aylan, Matthew, Sarah, Erik, and Rachel Briedis. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A private family service will be held at Monte Vista Cemetery, Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Howard J. Lauders
Sep 3, 2023
Howard Joseph Lauders Jr., loving husband of Margaret J. Lauders (nee Ayres); devoted father of Anthony (Angela) Lauders & Joseph Lauders; caring grandfather of Caitlin Lauders, Jonathan Lauders, Parker Lauders, & Jordan Lauders; great grandfather of William Lauders; dear brother of Cheryl (Ron) Allgerier & the late Henry (the late Darlene) Lauders; son of the late Howard Sr. & Ruth...
Rosemary C. Wetterstroem
Sep 3, 2023
Rosemary C. Wetterstroem (nee Browarsky), wife of the late Jack Wetterstroem, loving partner of the late Ralph Walters; dear sister of Carol (the late Jim) Cloud, the late Larry (Joyce) Browarsky, Bertha (Sid) Hayman, & John (Barbara) Browarsky; also survived by several nieces & nephews. Passed away Sept. 3, 2023, at the age of 83. Formerly of Eastgate. Former Executive...
Bruce Whittington
Sep 2, 2023
Bruce L. Whittington, age 66 of Pierce Twp., died September 2, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Linda L. Whittington, devoted father of Christopher and Bruce Whittington, loving grandfather of Emory Whittington, and caring brother of Woody (Rose) Whittington, Debbie Thomasson, Judy Stuard, and the late Mike Whittington, and dear son of the late Jean and William L. "Wild...
Barbara J. O'Brien
Sep 1, 2023
Barbara Jean O'Brien, age 69, of Anderson Township, passed away on September 1, 2023. Barb was well known for love and dedication to her three daughters and eight grandchildren, her love of animals, her talent on the tennis court, and later, her love for pickle-ball. Born in Cincinnati, on July 4, 1954, to the late Edwin and Doris Eschmeyer, Barb...
Dorothy Boylan
Sep 1, 2023
Dorothy R. Boylan (nee DuBois) age 93 of Anderson Twp., died September 1, 2023. Born in Newark, New Jersey; preceded in death by her husband Joseph, parents Frederick and Elsie, sister Edna, and brother Harold. Survived by her seven children: Patricia (John Phelps) Boylan, Stephen (Gloria Bryant) Boylan, Peter (Maureen Crotty) Boylan, Ellen (Dan) Bocklage, Barbara Boylan, Joanne (Oscar Flores)...
Kevin P. Quinn
Sep 1, 2023
Kevin Patrick Quinn, age 60, died on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Neil Quinn and Sue Quinn, cherished brother of Brian Quinn (Nancy) and Kelly Burgess (Mike), uncle of Jacob, Gabrielle, Libby, Annie, Meggie and Francis. Kevin was loved by many friends who became like family. He was a big man with an...
Thomasine "Tommie" B. Miller
Sep 1, 2023
Thomasine "Tommie" B. Miller, of Anderson Township, passed away on September 1, 2023. Tommie was the love of Jerry Millers life and was married to her best friend for 65 years. Born and raised in Aliquippa, Pa, Tommie was a Duquesne University graduate with a degree in Education. She wore many hats with ease during her long and wonderful life....
James A. Wheeldon
Aug 30, 2023
James A. Wheeldon, age 84 of Union Twp., died August 30, 2023. He was the beloved father of Tony (Amy) Wheeldon, Linda (Jack) Carnes, Jamie (Ryan) Faulkner, Robin (Mike) Huffsteder, and the late Joan (Doug) Younger, cherished grandfather of Connor and Leyton Wheeldon, Lily and Ross Carnes, Gabriel, Joey, Logan, and Isabella Faulkner, Mason, Lauren, and Sarah Huffsteder, Jennifer (Travis)...
Mary Dougherty
Aug 29, 2023
Mary Lee Dougherty (nee Jones) age 98, our beloved nanny Mary, prayer warrior, and Jesus lover, passed away, August 29, 2023. She was the devoted mother of Claudia Finkler (Mark) and the late Richard Retzler, cherished grandmother of Marcy Knue (Sean), Celeste Davis, and Joe Retzler (Jennifer), loving great-grandmother of Alison, Emily (Matt), Brooke, Ava, Caleb, Claire, Elijah, Ellie, Logan,...
Diana L. Jones
Aug 28, 2023
Diana L. Jones, beloved mother of Rebecca Metzner, dear grandmother of Jeremy Jones, Adam Metzner, & Robert Metzner; great grandmother of Addyson & Harper Metzner; devoted sister of Debra (Joseph) Gibbs, Helen Johnston, Alfred Jones Jr., & the late Earl Lowery Sr.; daughter of the late Alfred & Josephine Jones (nee Lowery), granddaughter of the late Nanny Richmond & Hazel...
Thomas "Tom" Lavilla
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas Anthony LaVilla, aged 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born in Long Island, NY on June 2, 1940, Tom was the son of Adolfo Joaquin la Villa and Elvira do Pico Garcia la Villa, and the youngest of his brothers, Jack and Ronnie. He grew up...
Janet A. Mcgowan
Aug 27, 2023
Janet Ann McGowan (née Hughes) beloved wife of the late Michael P. McGowan, devoted mother of Kathy (Mike) Danner, Tim McGowan, & Trish Schad, dear grandmother of Anna, Lizzie, Adam, Jake, Heeth, Chelsie, & Zach, great-grandmother of 8, sister of Roy Hughes & the late Robert Hughes. Passed away August 27, 2023. Prayer Service at T.P. WHITE & SONS Funeral...
Natalie M. Rief
Aug 26, 2023
Natalie M. Rief, loving daughter of David & Renee (Wuebker) Rief; dear sister of Melinda Rief. Also survived by aunts, uncles & cousins. Passed away August 26, 2023, at the age of 17. Resident of Mt. Carmel. Natalie was always happy and laughed a lot. She loved music, dance, swimming, & car rides. Mass of Christian will be held at...
Shirley M. Davidson
Aug 26, 2023
Shirley Modean Davidson, passed away on August 26, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 86. Born on December 31, 1936, in Maulden, Kentucky, Shirley was a compassionate and independent woman who spent much time and effort showing her care and concern for others. Shirley's career spanned several decades, during which she worked for and managed Hughes Music Store...
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