All Obituaries

Ann Marie Berling (nee Carroll) Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Berling for 57 years. Loving mother of Nancy Helmes, Gary Berling, Marlene (Marvin) Hartsfield, Kenneth (Deborah) Berling, Susan (Mike) Ricketts and Lisa (Daniel) Neumeister. Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews of the Carroll family. Passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021. Age 93 years. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday...

Mary Ann “Spud” Luecke of Cincinnati, devoted wife, mother and neighbor, died Wednesday, Jan. 13. She was 98 and had lived most of her life in Western Hills. Since 2017, she was a resident of Artis Senior Living on Bridgetown Road.  Mrs. Luecke was born on Montana Avenue in Westwood, the daughter of the late Helen and Herman Van Guelpen. She was known to most friends and family as “Spud,” a nickname given to her by her father when she was young.  She...

It is with great sorrow to announce that Elvira (Vera) Rita Rizzo has passed away on January 9th, 2021 at the age of 90. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 23rd, 1930, Vera was the daughter of the late Leo and Ethel (Pigott) Feld. She was one of seven daughters and was preceded in death by sisters Ethel, Margaret and Dorothy and is survived by Delores, twin sister Leonora, and Janet. Vera married August (Gus) Rizzo (deceased) on July 12th, 1952 and together they had two children, Anthony...

Anthony “Tony” Braun returned to his Heavenly home on January 8, 2021, he was 79.  He is the devoted husband of Jeanette (nee Godbey) Braun. Beloved son of the late George and Edna Eugenia Braun. Loving father of Susan (Greg) Howe, Tammy (Bill) Adelhardt and Tim Braun and the late Tony “Chip” Braun and fatherly love and example for many others. Cherished grandfather of Erin (Christina) Alcorn, Heather Alcorn, Kari (Nick) McCormick, Timothy Braun, Michael...

Angel Kokaliares  passed away on Thursday January 7, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Niko Kokaliaris. Loving mother of Fran (George) Moustakis, John Kokaliares, Toni (Tyrone) Davidson, and Demetrios Kokaliaris. Cherished grandmother of Niko (Chrissy) Kokaliares, Andreas (Carissa) Kokaliares, Angela Davidson, William Davidson, Kyle Kokaliares, Jeremiah Kokaliares,Christopher Kokaliares, Isiah Kokaliaris, and the late Sophia Kokaliares. Adored great -grandmother of Skyla...

Lois Zechmeister passed peacefully at the age of 92 on January 7th, 2021. Lois Jean Zechmeister (nee Conrad) was born in Cincinnati to Esther and McCarrell Stahr Conrad. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas E. Zechmeister for 57 years.  Loving mother of Brenda Zechmeister and Gail Toon (Spouse:  Thomas Toon)  Adored Grandmother of Corey Toon (Fiance: Cheyenne Groves); Sean Toon (Spouse:  Alexis Toon); Jesse Toon; Hannah Toon; and Abigail Toon.  Cherished...

Mary Jane Zagaros Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 in Batesville, Indiana at the age 79 years.  Born January 15, 1941.Loving wife to the late George Zagaros. Beloved mother to Steve (Nancy) Zagaros.Cherished grandmother to Logan Zagaros. Sister to Louis Mannie, David Mannie, JoAnn Sego, Gladys Adams, and Marceda. In the midst of Covid-19 precautions, the family will be holding private funeral services.  Friends are encouraged to express their condolences electronically.

Website Proof Norma L. Brater (nee Palmer) Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Brater. Loving mother of Eric Brater and Nancy (Chuck) Williams. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Amy) Williams, Charles A. Williams II, Dorothy (Justin Brietzki) Williams, and Carrie (Brad) Legner. Adored great grandmother of Raileigh, Khloe, Josie, and Charles. Dear sister of the late Paul R. Palmer and sister-in-law of Margaret Palmer. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Norma was a...

  Jeremy Edwin Bowman left this earth unexpectedly in the care of his loving family on December 27, 2020; he was 43. Devoted husband and best friend of Kelsie (Dabbelt) Bowman. Beloved son of Mattie Ann (Ann) and William (Bill) Bowman. Loyal brother of Robin Ann Reitz, Shelly Jane Waltz, Kristie Bowman (Tim) Napier, and Brandon Howard Bowman. Fun uncle of Ian, Trey, Abi, Jacob, Luke, Mattie Ann, Aaron, Jonah, and Annie. He is preceded in death by his...

John Cleveland Waggoner,66, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 26, 2020. John was the loving husband of Kathleen Nemann for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and his sister Tillie (John) Biery. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Betty Waggoner and brothers Rick and Art Waggoner.   His family expanded when he married Kathy and he was blessed with her children Julie Faust, Patty (Apolonio) Garcia, and Peter (Aimee) Nemann as his own and soon embraced being a...