Remembering Loved Ones: Obituaries

Obituaries for Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Diane Kay Rutledge (nee Jurkins)

Diane Kay Rutledge (nee Jurkins)

Feb 3, 2026

Diane Kay Rutledge, born on December 8, 1950, of Springfield, IL, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

As the former School Superintendent of District 186, Diane gave her life’s work to serving others, our students, our schools, and our community. The impact she made can’t be measured by titles or awards alone, but by the...

Richard "Dick" Eicher

Richard "Dick" Eicher

Feb 2, 2026

Richard (Dick) Eicher, 88, of Cincinnati passed away February 2, 2026. Dick was born June 30, 1937, son of the late Gertrude Eicher.

Cherished husband of 37 years to Betsy (nee Wass) Eicher. Loving father of Lynne (Greg) Wirthlin, Susan (Chuck) Squeri, and Eliot Eicher (Amanda Feldmeyer). Dear brother of Daniel (Gayle) Eicher and the late Phyllis May. Dick was preceded...

Matthew Scott Reinhart

Matthew Scott Reinhart

Feb 8, 2026

Matthew Scott Reinhart, 30, of Anderson Township, Ohio passed away February 8th, 2026.Beloved husband to Lindsey Reinhart, father to Spencer Reinhart, son to Joe & Patti Reinhart, son-in law to Christopher (Anna) Sturgis, brother to Jeff (Michele) Fredrick, Brian Reinhart and Chelsea Lovelace. He is proceeded in his death by his grandparents Fred and Barbara Smith, as well as Robert...

Suzanne M. Ireland

Suzanne M. Ireland

Feb 8, 2026

Suzanne M. Ireland, formerly Simerman, nee Blackburn, age 85, of Auburn, Indiana exhaled her last breath... peacefully at home surrounded by family and love... at 3:33 am Sunday, February 8, 2026. This is possible through the support of Hospice of Cincinnati, and we are eternally grateful.

Preceded in death by her husband Joe Ireland, son Kurt Simerman, daughter-in-law Jane, brothers Chuck,...

Mary K. Young

Mary K. Young

Feb 7, 2026

Mary K. Young (nee Howell), age 82, passed away on February 7, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Fred Young Jr., loving mother of David and James (Jan) Young, proud grandmother of Amanda (Bryan) Sartin, Jeremy Young, Andrew Young, Hannah Boldman and Elizabeth (George) May, great grandmother of Matthew Sartin, Avery Sartin, Benjamin Sartin, Holly Sartin, Aria Boldman, Zachary Boldman,...

Ann Brown

Ann Brown

Feb 6, 2026

Ann Brown, 88, of Cincinnati passed away February 6, 2026. She was born August 24, 1937 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late George and Arlina Weatherton. Beloved wife of the late Richard Brown. Loving mother of Christopher (Renee) Brown. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlin and Richard Brown. Ann was a long time parishioner and devoted choir member at the...

Willi G. Schakat

Willi G. Schakat

Feb 6, 2026

Willi G. Schakat, age 88 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at Harmony of Anderson. 

Willi was born on April 16, 1937 in Stonischken, East Prussia to Willi and Stephanie (Tiepel) Schakat. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Audrey (Metz) Schakat and his three sons and families. Timothy (Amy) Schakat of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Thomas...

Gilbert "Gil" R. Stagnaro

Gilbert "Gil" R. Stagnaro

Feb 6, 2026

Gilbert "Gil" Ray Stagnaro, 76 passed away Friday February 6, 2026. Gil was born March 29, 1949. Son to Late Betty Stagnaro and Step-son to late Edward "Bud" Stagnaro.Cherished husband of 54 years to Mary Ann (nee Cline) Stagnaro. Loving Father to Russell (Lisa) Stagnaro and Holly Schiller (Stagnaro). Proud Grandfather to Kendra Stagnaro, Brooke Stagnaro, Isa Schiller and Paxxton...

Mary Ann Roat

Mary Ann Roat

Feb 5, 2026

Mary Ann Roat (nee Butts) age 86 of Middletown and formerly of Anderson Twp., passed away February 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Roat Jr., devoted mother of Mary (Marc) Predmore and George (Jacqui) Roat, loving grandmother of William (Sarah) Predmore, Jennifer (Jake) Meiser, Sarah (Tad) Kimm, and George Sean (Tabitha) Roat, and Hannah (Ben)...

Othello "Teddy" Edward Horsley

Othello "Teddy" Edward Horsley

Feb 5, 2026

Othello "Teddy" Edward Horsley, age 74 of Fairfax, passed away February 5, 2026. While there were plenty of things we can share about him, what he treasured most, was his family, especially his wife Linda who he grieved for every day after her death in 2019 after 46 years of marriage. He is survived by his 5 children and their...

Sharon L. Ruppel (nee Haar)

Sharon L. Ruppel (nee Haar)

Feb 5, 2026

Sharon L. Ruppel (nee Haar), 84, was called home to heaven on February 5, 2026, at 1:15 AM surrounded by her loving family.Viewing will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church followed by funeral service at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary. The church is located at the intersection of Salem Avenue and Birney Street...

Jean R Ilhardt

Jean R Ilhardt

Feb 5, 2026

Jean R. Ilhardt (nee Herrmann) passed away on February 5, 2026, just five days shy of her 99th birthday. Beloved wife of the late John Ilhardt, loving mother of Karen (Jim) Ryan, Mike (Linda) Ilhardt, the late Sheila (Rick) Perry and Mark (Cheryl) Ilhardt, proud grandma of Stephanie (Trevor) Wall, Chris (Priscilla) Ryan, Andrea (Tim) Meisman, Brady Ilhardt and Blake...

Bonnie Rose

Bonnie Rose

Feb 4, 2026

Bonnie Rose, 76 of Cincinnati passed away February 4, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1949 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late William and Clara Gose.Beloved wife of the late Gene Rose. Loving mother of Chyenne (Skip Tillar) Rose and the late Gina Rose. Cherished grandmother of Amber (Cody) Bell, Natasha Whisman, Tyler Hazenfield and great grandmother of Aelinn Bell....

John C. Carmichael

John C. Carmichael

Feb 3, 2026

John "Chris" C. Carmichael, son of the late John (Jack) and Lois Carmichael, sisters Kathy (Reid) Lemasters and Karen (Dave) Morehead. Passed away Feb. 3, 2026, at age 67. Private service. Donations may be made to www.cetconnect.org

Ronald Jay Hall

Ronald Jay Hall

Feb 3, 2026

Ronald "Ron" J. Hall, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with his son Ryan by his side. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Hall, loving father of Ryan Hall and the late Andrew Muench, proud grandpa of Alex and Griffin Hall, great grandpa of Raelynn, dear brother of William (Pattie) Hall, Joyce (Michael) Shepherd, and Linda (Garry)...

Carol L. Corbett

Carol L. Corbett

Feb 3, 2026

Carol L. Corbett (nee Troutman), age 78 of Union Twp., passed away, February 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. "Tom" Corbett, devoted mother of Moose, Tim, Cathy (Eric) Tapy, Katie (Gus) Corley, Steve, and Buddy, loving grandmother of Ryelyn, Brandon, Hannah, McKenna, Heather, Stacey, Ghessikah, and Krys, cherished great-grandmother of Shane, Caden, Brantley, Mason,...

Kathleen R. Hayes

Kathleen R. Hayes

Feb 1, 2026

Kathleen R. Hayes, 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 1, 2026. A devoted mother, sister, and friend, Kathleen’s life was defined by her strong work ethic, honesty, and the care she gave to those she loved. Born on September 9, 1948, in Cincinnati, Kathleen was raised in Owensville, Ohio. She attended Owensville Elementary and...

Gary L. Kleven

Gary L. Kleven

Jan 31, 2026

Gary LeRoy Kleven, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by family. Gary was born August 8, 1941, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Oliver Kleven and Muriel (Hougen) Kleven.

Gary grew up in Westbrook, Minnesota and attended Iowa State University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Administration in 1963. While at Iowa...

Mary Rita Weber

Mary Rita Weber

Jan 31, 2026

Mary Rita Weber (nee Hochhausler), age 78, passed away on January 31, 2026. Loving mother of Heather Hacker Kirn, James Hacker Jr. and Brian Weber, proud grandmother of Britney (Troy) Kirn Horton, Cody (Taylor) Hacker, Jake Hacker, Grace Hacker, Sergio Weber and Laura Cecila Weber, and dear great grandmother of Ayden Horton, Callie Hacker and Blake Hacker.Mass of Christian Burial...

Donny J. Cox

Donny J. Cox

Jan 30, 2026

Donny J. Cox, age 70, passed away on January 30, 2026. Donny was first a man of deep faith. He believed that all could be redeemed no matter what they have done with the blood of Jesus Christ. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, Orla Jean Cox, and his second chance of happiness, Kristine Combs....