Obituaries

Mary Francis Klems

Mary Francis Klems

Dec 16, 2024

KLEMS, Mary F. (nee Shouse). Beloved wife of 60 years and four months to the late Jerome Klems. Devoted mother of Jerry Klems, John (Kathleen O’Connor) Klems, and Mary Ellen (Chad) Kammer. Loving grandmother of Donny Jr., Brandon, Jacob, Andrew (fiancé Cheyenne), and Zachary (girlfriend Meghan). Great grandmother of Ariel and Andrew. Dear sister of Betty Conley and Bob Shouse. 

Mary passed...

Paul R. Hussey

Paul R. Hussey

Dec 12, 2024

Paul "Rick" Hussey, age 74. Beloved husband of his loving wife Becky Hussey for 53 years. Loving father of the late Kevin Hussey; grandfather of Devin (Chelsea) Hussey, Collin Faulkner, and Carson Hussey; great grandfather of Harper Hussey. Son of the late John and Marie Hussey; dear brother to the late Renee (David) Eve and the late Jay Hussey. Loving...

Erma J. Hardin

Erma J. Hardin

Dec 3, 2024

HARDIN, Erma Jean (nee Terry). Loving wife of Don Hardin. Devoted mother of Donna Duvall, Angie (John) Meinerding, and Beth (Tony) Buckley. Loving GeeGee of Samantha (Adam) Hurley, Joey Meinerding, Abigail (Austin) Johnston, Kirstin (Brandon Brown) Buckley, Kaylin (Braden) Hering, Hailey Buckley, and Kylie Buckley. Great grandmother of Jackson & Chase Hurley and Rorie Brown. Dear sister of Dorothy Munafo....

Janice Pauline Kauffman

Janice Pauline Kauffman

Nov 29, 2024

KAUFFMAN, Janice (nee Lee). Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Cedric Alan ''Ike'' Kauffman. Devoted mother of Cindy Partin, Christy (Guy) Runge, and Cathy (Steve Williams) Kauffman. Cherished grandma of J.R. (Megan) Partin, Stacey (Robert) Foster, and Jennifer (Jonah Ottley) Runge. Great grandma of Audrina, Landen, Alyssa, Cedric, Felix, and Legend. Dear sister of Daniel Lee. Also survived...

Bonnie Lou Irene Schreiber

Bonnie Lou Irene Schreiber

Nov 28, 2024

SCHREIBER, Bonnie Lou Irene (nee Story). Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Ronald Thomas Schreiber. Devoted mother of Thomas (Melanie) Schreiber, Jeffrey (Carole) Schreiber, Christina (Michael) Fox, and the late Timothy R. Schreiber. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Brandon, Joshua, Cameron, Caleb, Jacob, Kyle, Sarah, Alex, Chelsea, Matthew, Emilie, Jonathan, Andrew and Katie. Great grandmother of Brooklyn, Sidney, Sierra,...

Joanne Leimberger

Joanne Leimberger

Nov 25, 2024

LEIMBERGER, Joanne (nee Nimeskern). Cherished daughter of the late Aelred and Sarah (nee Weise) Nimeskern. Loving mother of Tina Marie (Tom) Karley. Dear sister of Margie Nimeskern, Elred Nimeskern, and the late Betty Ann Fry and Sarah Nimeskern. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joanne passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at age 84.

Visitation will begin at 10AM on...

Robert A. Diehl

Robert A. Diehl

Nov 23, 2024

Robert Allen Diehl, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Winifred Diehl, and sister Beverly Frey. He graduated from Slatington High School and Dyke College in Cleveland, Ohio with a Business Degree. He married his wonderful wife...

Michael C. Gabriel, Sr.

Michael C. Gabriel, Sr.

Nov 22, 2024

GABRIEL, Michael C., Sr. "Mike". Beloved son of Cynthia (nee Heis) Gabriel and the late W. Randy Gabriel. Loving father of Austin Gabriel, Michael C. Gabriel, Jr., Kayla Gabriel, Destiny Gabriel, and the late Cheyenne Gabriel. Great grandfather of Aria Grace. Dear brother of Eddie Gabriel. Also survived by the mother of his children, Angela Gabriel; his fiancé, Nicole Lambert;...

Frank A. Goldschmidt

Frank A. Goldschmidt

Nov 20, 2024

GOLDSCHMIDT, Frank A. Beloved husband of the late Janet C. (nee Wolfe) Goldschmidt. Devoted father of Laurie (Kevin) Schmidt, Steve Goldschmidt, and Jim Goldschmidt. Loving grandfather of Logan Schmidt and Ben (Samantha) Goldschmidt; and great grandfather of Ruth and Louie. 

Frank passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at age 91.

Visitation will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 9375 Winton...

Kathleen Blackmon

Kathleen Blackmon

Nov 20, 2024

BLACKMON, Kathleen (nee Fischer) "Kathy". Beloved wife of the late George Blackmon. Loving daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian (nee Norris) Fischer. Dear sister of Mary Fischer Summee; and the late Rose Fischer Humbert and Gloria Fischer Youtz. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kathleen was a social worker who devoted her life to helping others. She passed away...

Joyce L. Colligan

Joyce L. Colligan

Nov 11, 2024

Joyce Lynn Colligan (nee VanAtta). Loving wife of 60 years to Thomas Leslie Colligan. Mother of Karen Tugrul (Tony) and Thomas S. Colligan (Dianna). Grandmother of Sureyya Gonzalez (Jesse), Sahnez Tugrul (Fred) and Alexis Colligan. Great Grandmother of Sebastian Tugrul, Isabella Gonzalez, Lily Gonzalez and Kobe Smith.

Joyce worked in various government offices throughout her civilian career. Her true love was...

Lee M. DeRhodes

Lee M. DeRhodes

Nov 10, 2024

DERHODES, Lee M. Beloved husband of Diana Schmitt DeRhodes. Devoted father of Christopher (Bethany) DeRhodes and Matthew (Camille) DeRhodes. Loving grandfather of Nathan, Owen, and Joseph. Dear brother of Walter and the late Dorothy.

Lee passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at age 84.

Visitation will be held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on...

Melissa Lynn Guthier

Melissa Lynn Guthier

Nov 5, 2024

GUTHIER, Melissa Lynn (nee Hollis). Beloved wife of John L Guthier. Devoted mother of Christopher Guthier, Brandon (Rebecca) Guthier, Ryan (Brittani Stokes) Guthier, Hope (Tyler Willig) Guthier, and Faith Guthier. Daughter of the late Robert and Darlene Hollis and survived by her siblings, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Melissa passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the age of 62. 

Services...

Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith

Oct 30, 2024

Mom

 Victoria Sue Smith (nèe Brockman) was born on August 28th, 1946, and passed away on October 30th, 2024, in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Lockland, Ohio.

 Victoria was a loving mother and a caregiver through and through. She chose to dedicate her life to raising her children over maintaining a career outside the home....

A.C. Hamilton

A.C. Hamilton

Oct 28, 2024

A.C. (Ace) Hamilton, (85), entered eternal life on October 28, 2024. Ace was born in Artemus, Kentucky and graduated from Hughes High School and the Cincinnati Police Academy. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Lockland, Ohio Police Department and also served on the Lockland Village Council and the Lockland Board of Education. One of Ace's greatest passions was coaching...

Karen M. Burris

Karen M. Burris

Oct 25, 2024

BURRIS, Karen M. (nee Alexander). Beloved wife of Michael Burris. Devoted mother of A.J. (Erika) Jones, Ashley Burris, Jacob (Breanne) Burris, and Alex (Brooke) Davis. Loving grandmother of Aiden Jones. Dear sister of Kenneth (Connie) Alexander, Kevin (Cherie) Alexander, and Kim (Ron) Hardtke. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Carol (nee Palm) Alexander. 

Karen passed away on Friday, October...

James Patrick Flynn

James Patrick Flynn

Oct 20, 2024

**In Loving Memory of James Patrick Flynn**

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Patrick Flynn, a beloved husband, father, and entrepreneur, who left this world peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 68. Jim is survived by his loving wife Christy, his children Paul and Mariana, his stepchildren David (Nina) and Lisa (Andrew),...

Clayton C. Krebs

Clayton C. Krebs

Oct 19, 2024

KREBS, Clayton C. Beloved husband of Frances C. Krebs. Dear brother of the late Etta and Hazel Krebs.

Clayton passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at age 87.

Friends may visit with the family at Landmark Church Chapel, 1600 Glendale Milford Rd., Evendale, OH 45215 on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10AM until time of service at 10:30AM. Burial will follow...

Doris M. Fischer

Doris M. Fischer

Oct 15, 2024

FISCHER, Doris M. (nee Wilp). Beloved wife of the late James S. Fischer. Devoted mother of Daniel (late Patti) Fischer, Lori (Daniel) DePiano, Alice (Pete) Lackmeyer, William (Mary) Fischer, Dennis Fischer, and the late Judi Fischer. Loving grandmother of Deana, Alex, Amanda, Jeffrey, Nicholas, James, Jason, Andrea, Anthony, Justin, Brendan, and Mitchell. Great grandmother of 14. Dear sister of George Wilp;...

John Conner Powers

John Conner Powers

Oct 6, 2024

POWERS, John Conner. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Kathy G. (nee Herron) Powers. Devoted father of Mark C. Powers and the late Laura G. Powers. Loving papal of Brittany (Graham) Smith, Zachary (Stephanie) Powers, Tyler Oldfield, Drew (Sydney) Oldfield, and Kyra Bolin. Great grandfather of Bennett & Grayson Smith, Caroline Powers, Max Oldfield, and Millie Bolin. Dear...

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