Obituaries
Virginia Lee Mees
Jan 5, 2023
Mees
Virginia Lee (Nee: Wachsman) beloved wife of the late Louis Mees Sr. Devoted mother of Sandra (the late: Tim) Davis, Tracy (Ed) Fallis and the late Butch Mees. Dear mother-in-law of Glenda Detrich. Cherished grandmother of Tim Jr., Sabrina, Brian (Christina) and Jacob. Adoring great-grandmother of several. Loving sister of Bea (Jesse) Andrews, Harry Wachsman, Lois Jones, Connie (Joe) Noeth,...
Thomas J. Pitstick Sr.
Jan 4, 2023
Tom Pitstick was granted his angel wings on January 4, 2023 at the age of 69. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Tom had touched during his short, yet very memorable life.
Tom graduated from Elder High School in 1972. After high school, Tom served 4 years in the Army, where he was in the 1st...
Cheryl Lynn Bovard
Jan 3, 2023
Cheryl Lynn Lyons Bovard 66 passed peacefully in her home in Okeana Ohio on Jan 3rd, 2023. Cheryl was born July 18 1956. Cheryl was a hard working, loving, strong and caring women. She was a loving mother to Justin Bovard, loving grandmother to Gracelynn, Tolby, Jade and Wyatt. Dear sister to Beverly and Jerry. Cheryl will be greatly missed...
Floyd R. Mcmurray
Jan 3, 2023
Floyd “Butch” McMurray, age 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died peacefully on January 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Floyd was born on May 31, 1945 to Floyd “Hap” and Irene McMurray (nee Roth) in Cincinnati. He grew up in Riverside. After graduating from Elder High School in 1963, Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from...
Eugene F. Duesing
Dec 29, 2022
Duesing
Eugene F. beloved husband of Sandra (Nee: Smithmeyer) Duesing for 64 years. Loving father of Denise (Bruce) Lucki, Amy Wolfert, George (Kathleen) Duesing, Mickey (Dave) Buller and the late Greg Duesing. Dear father-in-law of Michele Duesing. Devoted grandfather of Joy (Brian), Brad (Lauren), Sean, Alexandra (Troy), Danielle (Nate), Ryan (Becca), Kyle, Cassie, Andrew, Brady and Nathaniel. Cherished great-grandfather of Barrett,...
James H. Wernke
Dec 29, 2022
On December 29th, James H. Wernke (Jim), devoted husband to Evelyn R Wernke (nee Haufler) and loving father to Lynn (John) Weil, Mike (Debbie) Wernke, John (Heidi) Wernke, Karen (Bob) Schwartz, and Doug (Jenny) Wernke, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 89.
Jim was born on April 26, 1933, to John and Rose (Meyer) Wernke. He grew...
William R. Morman
Dec 28, 2022
MORMAN, William "Bill" R. beloved husband of the late Marjorie J. (nee Gibson) Morman. Loving father of Richard (Kathleen) & the late William "Will" Morman and cherished grandfather to Steven, Katelyn & Megan. Dear brother of Peggy Morman. Preceded in death by his sisters Jean & Connie & brother James (Carol). Passed away December 28, 2022 at the age of...
Betty J. Stone
Dec 25, 2022
Betty Jane (Nee: Simpkins) Stone, age 97, of Sayler Park, passed away on December 25, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in April of 1925 to Herbert and Isabell Simpkins, the middle child and only girl of six children. She loved her brothers Herbert, Kenneth, James, Donald and Marvin dearly. After graduation, Betty married Alfred...
Rose M. Ferry
Dec 24, 2022
Our beloved, Rose M. Ferry (nee Herzner) age 71, passed away peacefully from natural causes in her home surrounded by family on the evening of December 24, 2022 in Cincinnati, OH
Rose was born on March 22, 1951, the second of six children born to Margaret (nee Macke) and Joseph W. Herzner in Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by...
Rick Madden
Dec 22, 2022
Rick Madden, age 56, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The family is planning to hold a memorial service at later date. Radel Funeral Home serving the family (513)451-8800 or radelfuneral.com
Elmer A. Jaeger
Dec 21, 2022
Jaeger, Elmer Antony, born January 19, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved husband of deceased Sara Frances (Nee: Riffe) Jaeger. Passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at Artis Senior Living Center of Bridgetown. Elmer is survived by his three children Ronald Edward and Phyllis Suzanne Jaeger, Timothy Bryan and Alyssa Ann Jaeger, David Alexander and Marigen Catacutan Jaeger and deceased...
Betty L. Baker
Dec 12, 2022
Betty L. (Wolfer) Baker peacefully left us December 12, 2022 to join her husband of 70 years Leo A Baker, whom she has missed these last two years. Betty was born to the late Herbert and Cornelia Wolfer January 30, 1930 in Delhi, Ohio. She went to school at Our Lady of Victory and St. Xavier business school. She married...
Grazia Spatola
Dec 11, 2022
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Grazia Spatola (née Pasqualetti), loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 92. Born November 29, 1930, in Bisaccia, Italy to Domenico and Filomena Spatola. Small in stature but large in heart, Grazia was a loving matriarch with a tireless spirit. A devoted gardener, who in tending to the earth,...
Kathleen M. Schmitt
Dec 10, 2022
Kathleen “Cathy” Marie Schmitt (Sachs), age 66, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2022, after a long bout with cancer. Cathy leaves behind Her husband of 35 years, Ed. and three children Lawrence Winningham Jr., Michael Winningham and Katrina Schmitt. Cathy is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel (Horsley) Estle, father Charles Sachs, sister Shirley Sachs and...
Marian A. Studt
Dec 7, 2022
Marian Angela Studt (nee Fortunato) passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 7, 2022, with her family by her side. Marian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 16th 1929, to parents Michael and Catherine Fortunato, and welcomed home by her big sister Lillian. Growing up, Marian enjoyed horseback riding, and competitive roller skating, becoming the National...
William H. Cain
Dec 6, 2022
William “Bill” Cain, 82, passed away December 6, 2022. Bill was a mechanical engineer, he retired from US Drillhead in 2008. During retirement, Bill enjoyed old war movies, bird watching, painting, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving children, Jane (Mike) Butler, Bill Cain, Jennifer Cain, and Matt (Karen) Cain; grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer), Holly, Jake,...
Ralph R. Schroer
Dec 3, 2022
Ralph R. Schroer
Ralph R. Schroer died peacefully Dec. 3, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 5, 1934 to Emma and Oliver Schroer of Delhi, he graduated from Elder High School (1953) and earned a horticulture degree from the Ohio State University. Ralph served in the U.S. Army and operated Dornacher Greenhouses for many years with his brother Earl. He was...
Arline Ashcraft
Dec 1, 2022
Ashcraft
Arline (Nee: Gardner) beloved wife of the late Leroy Ashcraft. Loving mother of Pamela (Bill) Ryan, Kimberly Wachter and the late Gary Ashcraft Devoted grandma of Nathan, Ryan (Nicole) and Lauren Cash, Logan (Chelsea), China (Calvin) and Madison Wachter. Cherished great-grandma of Evelyn Cash, Carter Cash, Douglas Foust, Corbin and Chase Taylor, Waylon Wachter and soon to be born twin...
Kevin A. Merk
Dec 1, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 1, 2022. Born May 28th, 1959 to Alvin and Mariann (Nee: Gindling) Merk. Beloved Husband of Lynne S. Merk (Nee: Preuss). Loving Father of Laura (Keith) Bolger, Jennifer Merk, and Ryan (Aimee) Merk. Cherished and devoted Papa of William, Brooke, Taylor & Finley Bolger, Holden Merk, Carson and Bentley Mathews, and Kevin Jameson (KJ) Merk....
Mary A. Estes
Nov 27, 2022
Mary A. Estes (Nee Brown) of Trenton, OH passed away on November 27th peacefully at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents Ewin and Irene Brown, her brothers Milton Brown, Lester Brown and Donald Brown, sister Dorothy Brown, son Blane Estes, and granddaughter Emily Estes. Mary is survived by her brother Clifford (Terry) Brown and...
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