Obituaries

Terry G. Preston

Terry G. Preston

Oct 10, 2024

Terry Preston born February 14,1967 went to heaven on October 10, 2024. Loving son of Glenda Faye Preston (McClure) and Jack Preston. Loving nephew of Carol Headly (McClure) (Mom at heart). Grandson of Emma McClure. Loving Husband of Karen Preston (Daniels) Loving Father of Terri Lynn Preston, Karen Lynn Preston, Branden Ray Preston, Ryan Justin Preston, Loving Grandfather of Precious...

William L. Blackburn Jr.

William L. Blackburn Jr.

Oct 6, 2024

William L. Blackburn Jr. “Bill”, age 77, passed away after a very brief illness on Sunday October 6, 2024, at Hospice of Cincinnati in the Christ Hospital surrounded by his loving wife of 16 years and family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia “Patti” (Rusk), Sons Christopher (Michelle), Michael and daughter Jill Blackburn, bonus dad to Aron (Karen), Christopher...

William C. Busch Sr.

William C. Busch Sr.

Sep 26, 2024

William “Bill” C. Busch, Sr., passed away at the age of 99 on September 26, 2024 in Cincinnati surrounded by his family. Born on September 21, 1925, Bill graduated from Roger Bacon High School in 1943. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, dedicating his time to the service of his country. He furthered his...

Thomas Weikel

Thomas Weikel

Sep 23, 2024

Thomas P. Weikel, age 73, passed away with his loving family by his side on September 23, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH. He is survived by his sons Brian and Eric (Lisa); six grandchildren (Gaige, Darian, Morgan, Lacey, Addison and Sidney) and seven great-grandchildren (Paisley, Myles, Ryder, Waylen, Emri, River, Rome and Kohen). Tom...

Florence "Peggy E. Gallo

Florence "Peggy E. Gallo

Sep 22, 2024

Florence Elizabeth “Peggy” Gallo, age 88, passed away surrounded by family on 9/22/24 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Gallo and her son Ken Gallo. Coming from a large family, she had several siblings that also preceded her in death: Frank (Marian) Ulmer, Marjorie “Margie” (Mario) Francomacaro, Charles “Todd”...

Ruth Marion (nee Wittrock) Hellmann

Ruth Marion (nee Wittrock) Hellmann

Sep 21, 2024

Ruth was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Wittrock, sister Nancy Graef, husband Leonard, son Tom and grandson Trevor. She is survived by her sister Joyce Graeter, children Jeffrey (Debbie), Jill, late Tom (Mary), Tim (Kim) and Brian (Sarah). She was a devoted grandmother to the late Trevor, Randy, Natalie, Lena, Carly, Hanna, Theo and Sydney. She was a proud...

Timothy H. Santel

Timothy H. Santel

Sep 10, 2024

Timothy Santel, age 77, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH. Born on September 2, 1947, Tim graduated from Elder High School in 1966 and furthered his education at the University of Cincinnati, class of 1968. He proudly served in the United States Army for four years, dedicating his time to the service of his country.

Professionally, Tim was...

Charles Hinton

Charles Hinton

Sep 7, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Sydney Hinton passed away on September 6th, 2024 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of the late Daisy M Hinton. Devoted father of Douglas E Hinton and the late Linda M Hinton, loving grandfather of Douglas A Hinton (Rachel), Samantha M Voltz (Jayme), adoring great grandfather of Jaxon, Lylah (Hinton), and Lincoln, Clyde, Sydney...

Quinton B. Johnson

Quinton B. Johnson

Sep 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Quinton Johnson, of Cincinnati, Ohio and Largo, Florida, who died at the young age of 41 on September 4, 2024 after a six-month battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. He went peacefully, holding the hands of his mother and father as he took his last breath.

Quinton fought so hard on his...

Jeanne M. Prost

Jeanne M. Prost

Sep 1, 2024

Jeanne Marie Prost, born March 29, 1959, passed away on September 1, 2024. Jeanne was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted fan of FC Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jeanne is survived by her children Amy (Nathan) Hines, Christina (late Jay Christy) Prost, Elizabeth (Evan) Rogers, Sarah Prost, Diana (Travis) Rose, and Stephanie (Derik Petrillo) Prost. She is...

Trevor David McFall

Trevor David McFall

Aug 31, 2024

Trevor David McFall was born sleeping on August 31, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Austin and Megan (Nee: Merk) McFall; his grandparents, Gary and Robin Merk and Richard and Barbara Ratliff; his aunts and uncles, Marisa (Ross) Lehr, Adam Merk, Ashlyn McFall and Justin (Katie) McFall; his cousins, Chase Lehr and Miles McFall and his great grandparents, Joy...

Dorothy "Dot" M. Schultheis

Dorothy "Dot" M. Schultheis

Aug 28, 2024

Dorothy Mildred (Burger) Schultheis, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 28, 2024. Her husband, Joseph Roger Schultheis, preceded her in death on August 30, 2008. They had four children, twins, Michael Schultheis and Theresa (Ken) Jung, Gloria Schultheis, and Barbara (Tony) Maas. Dorothy was the last surviving sibling of nine children: Anthony, Edward, Theresa, Mary, Paul,...

Vera N. Freese

Vera N. Freese

Aug 25, 2024

Vera was born December 25, 1933, in Cincinnati. She passed peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Bayley, Cincinnati, Ohio, at age 90.Vera was the beloved wife of Edward C. Freese who predeceased her in 2019. Vera was the loving mother of Deborah Stamm, Jeanette (Mike) Dickhaus, and Charles Freese (Cindy Lill). Vera was the devoted “Nan” of five grandchildren...

Paul Tepe

Paul Tepe

Aug 23, 2024

Paul Edward Tepe, age 57, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with ALS. 

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Christy Tepe, who was his tireless and devoted caretaker and best friend to the end; his children Ashley (Brandon) Pickett, Mikayla, and Jonathan (Meghan); grandchildren Avery, Anaya, and Elijah; parents Frank and Judith...

Daniel P. Smyth

Daniel P. Smyth

Aug 18, 2024

Daniel Patrick Smyth – Born March 6,1966 and passed August 18, 2024. Loving husband of Jamie Smyth (nee Brown), devoted father to Brandi Laverty, Lauren Smyth and Danielle Smyth, Popop to Kaiden Smyth and grandfather to many grandchildren. Loving son to Patricia Smyth (deceased) and Neal T. Smyth, son-in-law to Larry Brown. He was a wonderful brother to Marilyn Witt...

Ricky G. Todd

Ricky G. Todd

Aug 17, 2024

Ricky Gene Todd, age 70, of Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Bobby Gene Todd and Valda LaRue, beloved stepson of Mose Kirk, went to his heavenly home on August 17, 2024, following a brief illness. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Gayle, and his beloved children Lauri Heinlen, Megan Todd (Alex), Brian Waters (Susan), Michael Heinlen (Cynthia) and...

Kenneth E. Giwer

Kenneth E. Giwer

Aug 5, 2024

Kenneth E. Giwer [Ken] age 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio died on August 5 2024 after a long illness, he was proceeded in death by his father Matthias M. Giwer and his mother Vera S. Giwer [Hornback] and his older brother Matthias M. Giwer, he is survived by his brother Daniel R. Giwer, and and his wife Patricia L Giwer [Engalhart]....

George E. Archer

George E. Archer

Jul 26, 2024



George (Siaosi) Eugene Archer of Cincinnati, Ohio, went to fish with the Angels of heaven on July 26,2024 at the early age of 47. 

George was born in Fagaʻalu, American Samoa on September 15,1976 to his cherished mother, Filisita (Nyel) Archer and later father, King Eugene Archer who united him into the states. He proceeds in death of his father which...

James E. Brauning

James E. Brauning

Jul 26, 2024

James E. Brauning, known for his dedicated role as a Pipe Fitter with Local 392 and member of the Amelia Police Force, passed away on July 26, 2024. Born on July 20, 1969, James leaves behind a legacy filled with laughter and cherished memories.

Throughout his life, James was admired for his ability to bring smiles to the faces of those...

Kenneth R Carter

Kenneth R Carter

Jul 23, 2024

Kenneth “Bud” Carter entered into his Heavenly home on July 23, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and lived a life of dedication and service to his family, his country, and to God. Bud was a proud Marine and combat veteran who served his country in the Vietnam War as a corporal, and later...

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