Obituaries

Lawrence J. Panaro

Lawrence J. Panaro

May 29, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Panaro passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Lois Panaro (nee Kessen).

Larry was an amazing Dad to seven daughters: Ann (Steve) Florian, Jan (Robert) Paffinger, Nancy (John) Kozak, Donna (Gordon) Brown, Paula (James) Cole, Patricia (Scott) Sturgill, and Maria (Greg) Pearson. He was also...

Barbara Ann Kitchen

Barbara Ann Kitchen

May 29, 2024

Barbara Ann “Barb” Kitchen (nee Ulmer), age 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at home surrounded by her husband and family. She was the beloved wife of Bradley “Brad” Kitchen for 25 years.

She is survived by her brothers Steve (Sue), Chris (Sandie), Ned (Carol), Dave (Sonja), Robert and sister Susan (Chris) Torbeck; brother-in-law Bruce (Lynn) Kitchen, special aunt...

Anna Mae Todd

Anna Mae Todd

May 26, 2024

Anna Mae (Nee: Goldschmidt), beloved wife of the late Dawson P. Todd. Loving mother of Pat (Tom) Koebbe, Bill (Jan) Todd, Kay (Dave) Clark, Debbie (Doug) Rais and Sue Kraft. Loving Grandma of Ryan, Bret, Jeff, Mike, Eric, Amy, Kristin, Kelli, Kevin, Jessica, Julie, Todd, Michelle, Alex, Emily and the late David and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...

Bruce S. Bussard

Bruce S. Bussard

May 26, 2024

Steve Bussard passed away on May 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 65. Affectionately known as “Bird”, he was the devoted husband of Michelle Bussard (nee Sedler); beloved father of Johnny (Jessica) Bussard and Kayla Bussard; loving grandfather of Grace Bussard; cherished son of the late Patricia and Bruce Bussard; and beloved brother and...

William R. Ploehs

William R. Ploehs

May 22, 2024

William “Bill” R. Ploehs of Cincinnati passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a devoted husband of Deborah Ann Ploehs (nee Freel), married for 49 years; beloved father of Todd Ploehs, Chad Ploehs, Rachel (Terrence) White; loving grandpa of Peyton, Brayden, Alexia, and Ryan; cherished son of the late Ruth and Ralph Ploehs...

Daniel S. Gilkey

Daniel S. Gilkey

May 20, 2024

Daniel “Dan” S. Gilkey, AKA “Gilk” and “Danny Boy”, 70 years of age, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. 

Dan was born on October 13, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Bob and Ruth Gilkey.  He was the third of four children.

Dan attended St. William, Delhi Junior High and Oak...

Glenn Stewart Jr.

Glenn Stewart Jr.

May 19, 2024

Glenn Stewart Jr., 73, of Cincinnati, Ohio was called to his heavenly home early morning, Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was being cared for by his family and Viaquest Hospice Care for comfort in his home. Glenn was also known to many as Peige, which was a nickname his father had given him when he was just a young boy....

William R. Angel Sr.

William R. Angel Sr.

May 19, 2024

William "Bill" R. Angel, Sr., of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at the age of 80. He was the devoted husband of the late Darlene F. Angel (nee Freel), married for 48 years; beloved father of Billy (Reggie) Angel, Joell (Mike) Chumbley, and Stacey (Mikal) Steers; loving grandpa of Billy III, Josie, Cody (Mariah), Mikal Jr., Luke,...

Cosimo "Gus" Cipollone

Cosimo "Gus" Cipollone

May 14, 2024

Cosimo “Gus” Cipollone, cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Loving father of Kathy (Paul) Pflum, Anthony (Nancy), Michael (Roseanne) and Mary (Mike) Zimmer. He is survived by his 9 grandchildren, Sean, Ally, Nick, Christian, Nicole, Matthew, Samantha, Andrew and Isabella, 2 greatgrandchildren, Riley and Oliver, and another great grandson on the way. He was...

Beverly Jean Eagan

Beverly Jean Eagan

May 11, 2024

Beverly Jean Eagan born April 26th 1951 peacefully went to heaven on Saturday May 11th 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer. She is preceded in death by her late husband John W. Eagan and her son Troy Earls Eagan. She is survived by her son, Anthony Eagan, her daughter in law Ashley Eagan, her grandchildren as well as...

Gloria Ann Hassertt

Gloria Ann Hassertt

May 10, 2024

Gloria Hassertt, age 70, was born to Richard Vaughn and Loriene Skoby. Was a loving wife to Jose Hassertt , survived by her two sons, Dennis and Douglas Meyer, 10 grandchildren, Dennis III, Nicholas Shawn, William Cody, Christopher, Josh, Ezra, Jazmine, Savanna, Hayley and Douglas II. Devoted great grandmother of nine. She was a sister to June, Jim and Mary,...

Christopher J. McCarthy

Christopher J. McCarthy

May 9, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Joseph McCarthy, beloved husband of 32 years to Geralyn “Geri” (James) McCarthy peacefully passed away on May 9th 2024, surrounded by family at home. 



Chris was preceded in death by his eldest daughter MacKenzie McCarthy, mother Barbara McCarthy and his brother Steve Grace. Raised by Micheal and Marty Grace, with their children Ron (Cheryl) Grace and Sue (Dan) Donovan....

Robert W. Linger

Robert W. Linger

May 6, 2024

Robert William Linger (66) passed away suddenly on May 6, 2024. Survived by his devoted wife Pam (Lipps)Linger of 41 years,  loving father to Becky Noble (Brandon) , and Jessica Linger (Jon Bourke), grandsons, Maxwell, Oliver and Myles Noble, brother Tom (Becky) and sister Barb West (Joe). Also survived by numerous other family members and friends.Preceded in death by his...

John S. O'Connell

John S. O'Connell

May 1, 2024

John passed away on May 1, 2024 at the age of 90.   He was the second of two children born to James E. & Mertie May O’Connell.  A westside Cincinnatian from birth and through the majority of his life, he graduated from Elder High School and the University of Cincinnati.  John was in the footwear industry throughout his career...

Mary Elizabeth Armsey (Nee: Conroy)

Mary Elizabeth Armsey (Nee: Conroy)

Apr 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Armsey (Nee: Conroy), 88, of Western Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents, William James and Ethel (Bonfield) Conroy.

Mary was an exceptional student who graduated from Summit Country Day High School in Cincinnati, OH.  She...

Michael L. Short

Michael L. Short

Apr 30, 2024

Michael Lloyd Short peacefully departed from this world on April 30, 2024, at the age of 63 at home and surrounded by his family. Mike was the high school sweetheart and loving husband of 37 years of Betsy (nee Brandewiede), and a devoted father to his children, Caroline (Ryan) and Glenn. He was the dear brother of Lisa (Bob) Varney....

Joseph R. Volker

Joseph R. Volker

Apr 26, 2024

Joe passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26th at the age of 61. Joe will be remembered most for his sense of humor, determination and kind heart. Joe is proceeded in death by his father Paul Volker and is survived by his mother Betty Volker (née Remke). Also survived by his brothers Paul (Connie) Volker Jr., Dave (Kim) Volker,  Ed...

Christine M. Chaille

Christine M. Chaille

Apr 24, 2024

Christine "Chris" M. ChailleWife of over 50 years to the late Tom Chaille.  Loving mother to Danny Sr. (Alli) and the late Timmy Chaille; Chris (Sonja) Meyer.  Grandmother to Danny Jr, Dylan, Brooke, and Jordan Chaille; Tim, Billy, and Dalton Meyer plus 4 Great grandchildren.  Sister to Lois Glacken. Daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Ehling.Chris was a loving...

Alan Windgassen

Alan Windgassen

Apr 24, 2024

Windgassen, Alan beloved husband of Maureen (nee Thomas ) for 39 years.   Dear brother of Janice (Jeff) Leedy.   Brother-in-law of Dan (Nancy) Thomas and Darren (Nancy) Thomas. Uncle of Jake Leedy, Jessica (Jordan) Hines, Madelena (Ross) McAllister, Olivia Thomas, Mia Thomas and Ava Thomas.  Great Uncle to Jameson Leedy, Koen Leedy, Kaylee Hines, Braxton Hines, Dane McAllister and other...

Mary J. Nugent

Mary J. Nugent

Apr 20, 2024

Mary J. "Mae" Nugent, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 98. She was the beloved mother of Judy Werle (John), the late Raymond Nugent, and Diane Carroll, and beloved grandmother to Jeff Werle (Julie), Jenny Camardo (Nick), Jamie Hughes (Brad), the late Dena Nugent, Nicole Carroll, and Courtney Main (Will). She will also be remembered...

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