Obituaries

Karen R. Ralston

Karen R. Ralston

Jul 20, 2013

Ralston, Karen R. (nee Schaurer) mother of Thomas Roberts, Cynthia Schmeidler and Charles Ralston. Dear sister of Charlene Jones and special aunt of Robert (Harweda) Davis, Kevin (Dotty) Branditz, David (Anne) Branditz and Jonathan (Melanie) Branditz and great aunt of Marisa, Karly, Austin, Alex, Ayden, Ty and Emma. Passed July 20, 2013 at the age of 67. Friends and family...

Deborah Olcott

Deborah Olcott

Jul 14, 2013

Deborah M. Olcott, preceded in death by James D. Olcott, precious daughter of Joan Olcott (Remaklus), preceded in death by Margie L. Olcott (Zimmerman) precious sister-in-law, loving brother of Daniel, caring and inspiring aunt of Benjamin, loving "honorary sister" of Kathleen Wedig (Lechner), dear niece of Thomas Lechner , and Audrey O'Donnell, "honorary aunt" of Jessica, Brian, and Kevin Wedig,...

Dorothy Lenhart

Dorothy Lenhart

Jul 4, 2013

LENHART Dorothy A. (nee Garrahan), passed peacefully on July 4, 2013. Age 91 years and will be missed by family and many friends. Beloved wife of the late Col. Robert L. Lenhart Ret. US Army, loving mother of Joan (Jim) Marshall, Bob (Suzi) Lenhart and Charles (Peggy) Lenhart, cherished grandmother of Kim (Scott) Shepherd, Jim (Aimee) Marshall, Tami (Phillip) Lanham,...

Milton Blalack

Milton Blalack

Jul 2, 2013

BLALACK Milton H., passed away at age 75 on July 2, 2013. He was a French horn player and member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 38 years before his retirement in 2003. Before joining the Symphony under Max Rudolf, he was a member of the U.S. Army Band in Washington, D.C. and marched in the funeral procession of John...

Rosemary Brossard

Rosemary Brossard

Jul 1, 2013

BROSSARD Rosemary L. (Nee Ormsby), beloved wife of the late Lloyd J. Brossard, loving mother of Debbie A. (Mark) Moser and Karen Sue (James) Wessel and David Alan Brossard, cherished grandmother of Lauren (Adam) Rosing, Kyle Moser, Melissa Claus and Emily (Dustin) Schweitzer, great grandma of Kendyl Rae Schweitzer, dear sister of the late Raymond Ormsby and late James Ormsby...

Alberta J. Blust

Alberta J. Blust

Jun 30, 2013

Alberta J. Blust, "Bert" (nee Stolz) Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Blust, loving mother of Ronald Walther (Marjorie Inman), Kenneth Walther, Stepson Steven Blust, Grandmother to Shannon Walther, Jennifer Walther-Liu (Hao Liu), Heather Britt, Michelle Walther, Great Grandmother to Madison & Mekenzie Walther-Smith, Kailas & Ever Walther-Liu, Ruby and Essa Britt. Alberta passed peacefully on Sunday, June 30,...

Paul Baumer

Paul Baumer

Jun 29, 2013

BAUMER Paul Edmond, aged 52, beloved son of the late Warner Paul Baumer and the late Joan Redmon Blunt Baumer, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2013. He is survived by his brother, Bruce Redmon Baumer of New York City. There will be a private memorial service in his honor. Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home serving the family. www.dwifuneralhome.com

Jeanne Herrmann

Jeanne Herrmann

Jun 29, 2013

HERRMANN Jeanne D. (nee Farrell), devoted wife of the late Gilbert C. Herrmann, loving mother of Gilbert M. (Betty), Linda (Jim) Huffman, Phillip (Nancy), Denny (Pam), James (Shaunda), Mary, Jeanne (Mike) Roy, Lisa (Jeff) Crail and the late William & Anthony, cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, dear sister of Robert Farrell and the late James &...

Edward J. Scheuermann

Edward J. Scheuermann

Jun 28, 2013

SCHEUERMANN Edward Joseph, loving father of Genni Hoffman, grandfather of Alexander and Stephen Hoffman. Suddenly Friday June 28, 2013. Age 56 years. Arrangements are pending. Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home serving the family. www.dwifuneralhome.com

Herbert Thomas "Tom" Reitzes

Herbert Thomas "Tom" Reitzes

Jun 26, 2013

REITZES Herbert Thomas, loving husband of Carol (nee Meyers), devoted father of Mark (Mary) Reitzes and Lisa (Scott) Wieman, cherished grandfather of Kelly, Thomas, William, Michael & Mark Reitzes, Jessica, Holly & Lauren Wieman and Sarah (Matt) Rank, dear brother of Joan Wilkinson, Janice Christensen and the late Linda Bankard. Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Age 80 years. Visitation Sunday Evening...

Margaret Vigorith

Margaret Vigorith

Jun 21, 2013

Margaret A. Vigorith(nee Conti) Beloved wife of the late Harry L. Vigorith. Loving mother of the late Steve Vigorith and cherished grandmother of Cassie Mehlman-Rhys. Margaret passed peacefully on Friday June 21, 2013 at the age of 98. Friends and family are invited to a visitation Saturday June 29, from 10:30 AM until time of Blessing Service at 11:30 AM...

Frederick L. Mattan

Frederick L. Mattan

Jun 18, 2013

MATTAN Frederick L., beloved husband of Joyce P. (nee Rose), loving father of Michael (Charlene) Mattan, and dear step-father of Jean (Jim) Foutch, cherished grandfather of William Mattan, Jodi, Stephen & Art Trester, Greg O'Brien, Kelly Ewing, Christopher O'Brian, Jamie Weinstiner, Amanda Gonzolas and Carrie Arszman, and great grandfather of many, dear brother of Joseph Mattan and preceded in death...

Delores J. Barrett

Delores J. Barrett

Jun 15, 2013

BARRETT Delores J. (nee Vogt), beloved wife of the late Robert P. Barrett, loving mother of Janice Hicks and Robert P. (Diane) Barrett II, cherished grandmother of Michael A. Hicks II, Dlaney K. and Madison M. Barrett and great grandmother of Michael A. Hicks III and Matthew Logan Hicks, dear sister of James R. Vogt, Shirley Suddeth and the late...

Elve Lachtrupp

Elve Lachtrupp

Jun 13, 2013

LACHTRUPP Elve W., beloved husband of Raffaela (nee Sansone), loving father of Albina Anneken, Steven (Julie), Michael (Missy) and John Paul Lachtrupp, cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, dear brother of Lloyd and Robert Lachtrupp. Thursday, June 13, 2013. Age 77 years. Visitation Monday Evening from 5 to 8 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home,...

Earl W. Meyers

Earl W. Meyers

Jun 8, 2013

Earl W. Meyers, beloved husband of 55 years to Wanda Meyers (nee Huelsmann). Loving father of Lori (Jim) Vernon and Gary Meyers. Cherished grandfather of Carly and 3 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Verlie and Ralph. Passed June 8th 2013 at the age of 84. Friends and family are invited to a visitation Thursday June 13, from 11 AM until...

William R. Franklin

William R. Franklin

Jun 2, 2013

William Roger Franklin, 58 beloved son of William R. & Veronica G. Franklin passed unto God's loving arms on June 2, 2013. Brother of late Michael Franklin and survived by sisters Linda Paskal-Freudiger, Terri Franklin and Debbie Franklin. Uncle to Lisa & Melissa Paskal, Greg Snider, Mandy Franklin and Jessica Armstrong. Great Uncle to Jai'Ariel Watkins. A private ceremony will...

J. Donald Edwards

J. Donald Edwards

May 30, 2013

EDWARDS J. Donald, beloved husband for 66 years of Ruth (nee Ray). Born January 12, 1925 in Lawrence County IN, & died May 30, 2013. Founding partner of Maxfield, Edwards & Backer Consulting Engineers, Covington KY (now KHL Engineers). Served in World War II with the 20th Armored Division-the "Liberators of Dachau". Survivors include Douglas (Regina), Grant-Wichita KS, Mark (Mary...

Vincent James DeFranco

Vincent James DeFranco

May 10, 2013

Vincent (V.) JAMES, DeFranco MD. Retired Pediatrician, Family Practitioner, 84 Peacefully entered back into his loving wife's arm's again and God's hands on May 10, 2013 while surrounded by his children. He is Predeceased by 10 months to his devoted wife of 59 years, Donna Lee Lundy DeFranco. He is survived by 5 Loving Children. James (Donna), Michael (Jo), Donald...

Helen M. Bartley

Helen M. Bartley

May 10, 2013

Helen Bartley was born on May 19, 1923 in Granger, Iowa to Omar & Maude Marshall. Helen died on May 10, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. Through the intervening years since her birth, she had a life of enriching experiences; happiness, inspiration, love and sadness. Helen was an actively involved, 70 year member of Belmont United Methodist Church. She was a...

Jessie Maiorano

Jessie Maiorano

May 3, 2013

Jessie (nee Smith), wife of the late Frank Maiorano. Survived by many nieces and nephews. May 3, 2013. Age 96 years. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday May 6th at 9 AM until the time of service at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Marshall and Massachusetts Avenues. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...