Obituaries

Gary Martin Keller

Gary Martin Keller

May 30, 2023

 

Gary Martin Keller

Beloved son of Joan C. and the late Jim M. Keller. Loving brother of Beverly L. (Bill) Bradley. Caring uncle of Kali and Nicole Bradley. Nephew of Ronald (Sue) Schmidt. Cousin of Jeff (Lisa) Schmidt.

Passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 58. Gary worked as an IT technician for Home City Ice....

Catherine "Cathy" Bessler

Catherine "Cathy" Bessler

May 27, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Bessler peacefully departed this life on May 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Sheila Bessler. She is survived by her adoring brother, Timothy (Sheri) Bessler, and a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Cathy possessed a wide array of talents and accomplishments. To name a few, she...

Ralph Louis Striet Jr.

Ralph Louis Striet Jr.

May 26, 2023

 

Ralph Louis Striet Jr.

Beloved husband of the late Cathy A. Striet (nee Zumbahlen.) Loving father of Shannon (Tim) McClatchey, Scott (Tara) Striet, Jill (Jeff) Richardson and Matt (Hannah) Striet. Cherished PawPaw of Carly, Jack and Alex McClatchey, Ty and Sawyer Striet, Anna and Mae Richardson, Charlotte “Charlie” and Sullivan “Sully” Striet. Beloved son of the late Ralph Sr....

Jo A. Curtis

Jo A. Curtis

May 26, 2023

Jo A. Curtis passed in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on May 26, 2023 at the age of 58.

She is preceded in death by her father Jerry "Joe" Curtis and her mother Emma Sue Herrin Kelly.  Sister of Lori Tomlin and Kelly Delcher.  Children Ashley  and Christian Curtis.  She also leaves behind 9 nieces and nephews.  

In accordance with her wishes,...

Wilma Stephens

Wilma Stephens

May 24, 2023

 

Wilma Jean (nee Jolley) Stephens passed away peacefully May 24, 2023. She was 92.  She is survived by her loving children Pam Ward (Ozell), Carol England (Mark), Sandy Stephens (Bruce Byrns) and Michael Stephens (Bunita); her siblings Lillian Daniel and Larry Jolley (Becky); grandchildren Michael Ward (Flavia), Marie Ward (Wildyn Anderson), Grant England (Ashley), Reed England, Marlin Hueil (Megan...

Tony R. Mullins

Tony R. Mullins

May 24, 2023

 

 

Tony R. Mullins

Beloved husband of Lynn M. Mullins (nee Weikel). Loving father of Maria (Aaron) Mevis, and Julie Mullins. Cherished grandfather of Nate and Alex Mevis. Dear brother of Ralph (Nancy) Mullins, and Don (Sheila) Mullins. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023, age 69 years,...

Roberta Jewell Pies

Roberta Jewell Pies

May 23, 2023

 

Roberta Jewell Pies (nee Cravens)

Beloved wife of Fred B. Pies. Loving step-mother of Shawna M. (Joe) Meisser, Derick Pies and Jacob Pies. Cherished grandmother of Zayla and Finn. Loving daughter of Linda Cravens and the late Larry Cravens. Dear sister of the late Larry L. Cravens. Daughter-in-law of Fred N. Pies and the late Ida Patricia Pies (nee...

Alice Jeanette Braun

Alice Jeanette Braun

May 23, 2023

 

Alice Jeanette Braun went to her Heavenly home on May 23, 2023. She was 81. She is the devoted wife of the late Anthony Hugh Braun. Beloved mother of Susan (Greg) Howe, Tammy (Bill) Adelhardt, Tim Braun and the late Tony “Chip” Braun and radiated motherly love as a mom to everyone. Cherished grandmother of Erin (Christina) Alcorn, Heather (Kaily)...

Betty L. Trotta

Betty L. Trotta

May 21, 2023

 

 

Betty L. Trotta (nee Osborne)

Devoted wife of 73 years to the late Charles “Chas” Trotta. Loving mother of Linda (Robert) Hlasny, Charlie (Joni) Trotta and Lisa (Tim) Kathmann. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Alyse) Hlasny, Evan Hlasny, Elisabeth Trotta (Jared Reilly), Lindsey Kathmann (fiancée T.J. Burke), Leah Kathmann and the late Logan Kathmann. Adored great-grandmother of Julia Hlasny....

Richard Lohman

Richard Lohman

May 17, 2023

 

Richard James Lohman passed peacefully on May 17th, 2023 at the age of 92.  He is the beloved husband of Carol Lohman.  Loving father of Sheila (Eric) Kluesener and cherished grandfather of Lindsey Marie, Anna Grace, Benjamin John and John Michael.  Dear brother of Irene Freese, Loretta Kombrinck and the late Ruth Lehnhoff, Ferdinand Lohman II and Marian Weise....

Linda Sue Murray

Linda Sue Murray

May 16, 2023

 

Linda Sue Murray, 68, left this world suddenly on May 16, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She was born to Arthur and Laverne Herbert on May 31, 1954. After graduating from high school, Linda pursued her dreams to become a nurse. Nursing was a true calling for Linda, she cared deeply for her...

June S. Ostmann

June S. Ostmann

May 9, 2023

Beloved wife of 58 years to Peter Ostmann. Dear sister of the late Robert Sahnd and Jean Sahnd. Loving sister in law of Frankie Sahnd. Cherished aunt of Krista (Paul) Sammartino and great aunt of Sofia and Maria.

June retired from the FBI Cincinnati as a secretary after 42 years of dedicated services.

Passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Age...

Esther E. Tucker

Esther E. Tucker

May 9, 2023

Esther Tucker passed peacefully on May 9th, 2023 at the age of 97.  She was born on March 6, 1926, in Cincinnati and died on May 9th at Traditions at North Bend.

She is the loving mother of Steven (Pam) Tucker and Nancy (John) Blessing. Devoted grandmother of Matt (Amy) Tucker, Grant Tucker, Kim (Jeff) Knott, Kelly (Ricky) Inman and...

Robert Bahlke

Robert Bahlke

May 8, 2023

 

Devoted husband of 63 years to Joyce Bahlke (nee Trimble). Loving father of Linda (Rick) Hofmann, Bob (Heather) Bahlke, Lisa (Larry) Ehrman, Kim (Ron) Younger, Karen (Ray) Herzog, Patti (Mark) Bram. Cherished grandfather of Jamie (Eric) Renzenbrink, Robby (Stefaney) Bahlke, Brett and Matt Hofmann, Megan (Dominic) Palmisano, Alex (Emily) Ehrman, Casey (fiancée Ashlee) Younger, Cheyenne (Nathaniel) Barrows, Jake and...

Walter C. Bittner

Walter C. Bittner

May 3, 2023

 

Walter C. Bittner

Beloved husband of the late Rita M. Bittner (nee Schwierjohann.) Loving uncle of Thomas (Diana) Schowalter, and Bill (Brenda) Schowalter. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great, great-great & great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Walt proudly served in the US Army and retired from CG&E. He was an avid bowler, golfer, fisherman and hunter.

Passed away...

Rosalie M. Ireland

Rosalie M. Ireland

Apr 30, 2023

 

Rosalie M. Ireland went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2023 at the age of 91.  She was born in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Robert and Elsie Monk on January 23, 1932.  Rosalie later moved to Cincinnati, where she married her husband Joseph M. Ireland.  Rosalie is survived by her loving daughter Catherine (John)...

Richard Bergman

Richard Bergman

Apr 29, 2023

Richard C. Bergman, 73, passed away April 29, 2023.

All services will be private.

Richard Allan Scherer

Richard Allan Scherer

Apr 25, 2023

 

Husband of the late Mary Hensley Scherer, Father of George Sherman (Michelle) and Bruce (Karen) Scherer. Gramps of Katelyn Jantzen (Anthony) and the late Jason M. Scherer. Great-Gramps of Charlotte Jo Jantzen. Step Parent to six and many grandchildren.

Passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Age 87 years.

Family and Friends are invited to a Visitation on Thursday, April...

Steven Ray Liggett

Steven Ray Liggett

Apr 24, 2023

 

Steven R. Liggett passed away at his home on April 24th in North Bend Ohio peacefully of natural causes while in hospice care. He was 83 years old. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was self-employed at Delta Propeller.

Preceded in death by: Gregory Liggett (son), Albert Liggett (father), Vera Liggett (nee Shaw) - (mother) and...

Charles "Chas" Trotta

Charles "Chas" Trotta

Apr 23, 2023

 

Charles “Chas” Trotta

Devoted husband of 73 years to Betty L. Trotta (nee Osborne). Loving father of Linda (Robert) Hlasny, Charlie (Joni) Trotta and Lisa (Tim) Kathmann. Cherished grandfather of Adam (Alyse) Hlasny, Evan Hlasny, Elisabeth Trotta (Jared Reilly), Lindsey Kathmann (fiancée T.J. Burke), Leah Kathmann and the late Logan Kathmann. Adored great-grandfather of Julia Hlasny. Dear brother of...