Obituaries

Jul 25, 2022

BRIDGES, Dale. Beloved husband of two years to Anna Broughton Bridges and 58 years to the late Kathy (nee Whitaker) Bridges. Devoted father of Wesley (Becky) Bridges, Gayle (Rick) Sebastian, and Ron (Angie) Broughton. Loving grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Jesse (the late Henrietta) Bridges, and the late Milford (Dorothy) Bridges, J.V. (Geneva) Bridges,...

Jul 23, 2022

ORENDER, Vickie Lynn (nee Cable). Beloved wife of the late Jerry Orender. Devoted mother of Jamie Woods. Loving grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Billy (Carolyn) Cable, Charles Phil Cable, and the late Dale Edward & Freddy Wayne Cable. Loving aunt of Jessica (Joe) Johnson and Joshua (Sarah) Cable.

Vickie passed away on July 23, 2022 at...

Jul 21, 2022

RUDOLPH, Donald E. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (nee Hulseman). Devoted father of Dana (Debbie) Rudolph (Cincinnati, OH), Glenn (Lisa) Rudolph (Cincinnati, OH), Leslie (Rob) Gamble (Lancaster, PA), Mark (Lynn) Rudolph (Atlanta, GA), Roy (Elaine) Rudolph (Pittsburg, PA), Connie Rudolph (St. Petersburgh, FL), and the late Craig (Tina) Rudolph (Cincinnati, OH). Loving grandfather of 17. Great grandfather of 23.

Jul 17, 2022

Kenneth C. Buhr, 95, passed away on July 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (nee Dauer) Buhr. Devoted father of Cynthia Buhr Reed, the late Carl A. (Kim) Buhr, and Curt A. (Linda) Buhr. Dear grandfather of Robyn Reed and Rebecca (Brandon) Guthier and brother of the late Ruth (late – Dick) Jones. Services will be...

Jul 11, 2022

ROBINSON, Hattie M. (nee Davis). Preceded in death by her husband the late Gary Robinson. Survived by her children, Tresa Renae, Amy Ruth, Tounja, Iva, and also, Lena and the late Arlie whom she loved both as her own; her grandchildren, Marguerite, Lauren, Aaron, Hannah, Kaleb, and Erika; 5 great grandchildren; and siblings, Lena Weber, Flora Kane, Lisa Gilpin, Ed...

Jul 6, 2022

Thomas P. Watson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  Born August 1, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Dwight B. and Elvira (Powers) Watson, the youngest of four children.  Thomas married Virginia Lee Shafer on July 30, 1949.  She predeceased him on November 13, 2017.

He is survived by his children, Kimberlee...

Jul 4, 2022

MASON, Joyce A. (nee Martin). Beloved wife of the late Marvin Mason. Loving grandmother of Kristin and Luke O'Dell. Passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Visitation will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church, 8580 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon....

Jun 28, 2022

Steven “Coach” “Bebop” Parker Van Vliet, 77, of Maineville, OH, passed away comfortably and peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Steve was born March 10, 1945, to George and Barbara (Nichoalds) Van Vliet in Detroit, Michigan.  Steve was the younger brother of Cece (Padget) and Margie (Silvestri).

Steve graduated with...

Jun 24, 2022

KNOLLMAN, James Robert. Passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home at the age of 67 years. Jim was born to Mary & Bob Knollman on April 27, 1955. He was raised in Delhi and was alumni of Elder High School. Jim resided in Springdale, Ohio where he worked at Kerry Ford until his retirement in 2020....

Jun 22, 2022

Rose Pangburn

Rose Pangburn, born Henrietta Edith Spicer, passed away on June 22, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Thirl L. (Bud) Pangburn for 56 years.

The family takes great comfort in knowing that Rose was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Bud, who has been waiting for her since he...

Jun 20, 2022

Mona Hood, 73, passed away on June 20, 2022.  Beloved mother of Daron Hubbs, Amanda Wilson, and Daniel (Stephanie) Hood.  Loving grandmother of William E. Wilson, Jr., Preston E. Wilson, Donald C. Wilson, and Isaiah Wilson.  Dear sister of Sheila Gajus-Redman, Colin Tinch, and Juanita Holtke.  Family and friends may visit  from 1:30 PM until time of funeral service at...

Jun 19, 2022

BORNEMANN, Roy W. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Iona D. (nee Salmons) Bornemann. Devoted father of Stephen (Phyllis), Scott (Sandra), and Mark (Regina) Bornemann. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Roy was an active member of Forest Dale Church of Christ and also the Finance Director for the Village of Woodlawn for...

Jun 18, 2022

Nancy Palmer Wickemeyer, 96, passed away June 18, 2022. Beloved Wife of the late Edward W. Wickemeyer, loving Mother of Jennifer S. (Mark) Glassmeyer, Wayne T. (Brenda) Wickemeyer, Daniel M. (Kelly) Wickemeyer, and the late Westlund O. (Kathy-deceased) Wickemeyer. Dear Grandmother of Mark (Tracy) Glassmeyer, Michael (Ellen) Glassmeyer, Matthew (Andrea) Glassmeyer, Eric (Lynn) Wickemeyer, Elizabeth Wickemeyer, Nathan Wickemeyer, and...

Jun 18, 2022

WILKINSON, Curtis. Beloved husband for 73 years to the late Helen V. (nee Smith) Wilkinson. Devoted father of Kay (the late Larry) Bogle, Donna (Jim) Reiman, Sandy (the late Warren) Bailey, Matt Wilkinson, and the late Sue (Bill) Benzing. Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 13. Also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

Curtis passed away on...

Jun 11, 2022

Barbara Beckwith, Distinguished Catholic Journalist

Barbara J. Beckwith, 73, passed away June 11, 2022.  Barbara is remembered for her outstanding career as a Catholic journalist. A graduate of Regina Dominican High School (Wilmette, Il.) and the Marquette School of Journalism (Milwaukee, Wi.), Barbara spent her career at Cincinnati-based Franciscan Media. There she served as managing editor of...

Jun 10, 2022

Leo R. Caseltine, 94, passed away on June 10, 2022.  Beloved husband of Henrietta Caseltine and the late Irma Caseltine.  Dear stepfather of Dwight and Clifford Finch.  Loving grandfather of Brittany, Haley, Nick, Jordan, and Mia Finch.  Leo was an Airforce Veteran during the Korean War.  Family and friends may visit Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 5-7 PM at...

Jun 8, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Raymond Lawrence passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022 at the age of 91. Chuck was a devoted husband to Glenna, loving father, grandfather and friend. Although we will greatly miss his smile, witty humor, and “Chuckisms”, we are comforted knowing he is at peace with his Heavenly Father. Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved...

Jun 7, 2022

Martha Carolyn Blair Salvato

Springdale – Carolyn Salvato passed away peacefully in her home on June 7, 2022 at age 101. She was the wife of the late Tony Salvato for 65 years. Carolyn is survived by her children – Vince Salvato (Sunny); Sara Horan (Tom); Joe Salvato (Diane) and Marti Salvato (Danny Burns) and their...

Jun 3, 2022

SPOONAMORE, Wilma D. (nee Payne). Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Spoonamore. Devoted mother of Teresa (Mark) Jostworth and Carol (Wayne) Bowling. Loving grandmother of Amy Yazell, Candice (Kyle) Hickox, Charles (Lynn) Bowling, Brandi Bowling, and Thomas Fagin. Great grandmother of thirteen. Great-great grandmother of eight. Also survived by her honorary daughters, Debi Johnson, Penny Johnston, and Jenny Morris. Loving daughter of the...

Jun 2, 2022

MCELANEY, Martin C. Age 62. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Catherine McElaney. Dear brother of Daniel, James, and Michael (Lisa) McElaney. Best uncle to Dillion and also a friend to the Kristofferson Family.

Martin passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Friends may greet the family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk.,...