Obituaries

May 7, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE VETERAN

WHITAKER, James R. Loving husband of the late Dona V. (nee Raney) Whitaker. Devoted father of Charles (Pamela), William, and Scott Whitaker.  Cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 4. Passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00...

Apr 30, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN

PAYNE, Jack L. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. (nee Coffey) Payne. Loving father of the late John Mark Payne. Dear brother of the late Ina Layne and the late Charles Lee Payne. Jack is survived by extended family, friends, and special angels. Passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the age of...

Apr 29, 2016

Thomas "Tel" L. Beloved husband of Shawna J. Noyes. Loving daddy of Lauren and Eli Noyes. Devoted son of Terri (Fred) Naeve and the late Bill Noyes. Dear brother of Andrew Prentovic, Rolando Noyes, Briita Noyes (Brian Burba), Sigurd Noyes (Maey Basri), and Jordan Swenson-Noyes. Caring uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Tel passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April...

Apr 27, 2016

DYE, Brenda Jean. Loving mother of Amanda Joy Sandlin, Jeffrey Daniel Sandlin, Eddie (Cheryl) Isaacs, Jason Allen Sandlin, and Ronald Leland Preston Isaacs. Grandmother of ten. Beloved daughter of Frank Sr. and the late Donna (nee Tate) Moore. Dear sister of Frank Jr. (Karen) Moore, Danny (Debra) Moore, Mark Moore, and Ronald Moore. Passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016...

Apr 26, 2016

Craig Young Eyrich, age 63, of Cinti, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016.  He's a graduate of Walnut Hills High School, Earned a Masters Degree in print making at Ecole Beax-Arts in Paris.  He was the only son of the late Jean and Albert Eyrich, survived by his two sisters, Jane Murray and Stephanie Vaaler, his son...

Apr 26, 2016

Mrs. Roxie Ann (Ray) Hyden, age 68 of Norwood, Ohio departed this life on April 26, 2016 at her home in Norwood, Ohio. She was born August 9, 1947 in Oneida, KY to Elmer and Beulah Ray. She was a Retiree of Atkins @ Pearce Mfg. Co. in Covington, KY for 30 some years. She was a member of...

Apr 23, 2016

Estelle Ruth Giesen Raitt was released from her earthly bonds April 23, 2016 happy to be together again at last with the love of her life, the late William C (Bill) Raitt.  She was aged 95 years, 63 days. Born February 20, 1921 to Henry and Essie Giesen in Cincinnati, Estelle was the loving mother of Bonnie (Ken) McMillan,...

Apr 22, 2016

Dessie Lucille Arns (nee Ashton), 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 59 ½ years, Charlie, and her children Marla (Brad) Overholt, Darla Bretz, Susan (Lee) Jorde, John Arns, and Bill (Jenni) Arns; ten grandchildren: Christopher, Margaret (Vince), Cole (Kristen), Connor (Heather), Zachary, Elijah, Allie, Taylor,...

Apr 21, 2016

Gladys Scranton (nee Ashley), 85, passed away April 21, 2016.  Beloved wife of Donald Scranton of 63 years; loving mother of Tony (Felicia) Scranton, Leah Scranton and the late Michael Scranton.  Dear grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many relatives and beloved friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 11:00 AM until time...

Apr 20, 2016

FATORA, Jesse P.  “Puff”. Age 26, died unexpectedly on April 20th 2016. Born February 15, 1990. Loving son of Terry Fatora. Beloved brother of Anthony, Jacob, Corey and Nick. Dear grandson of Jerome Fatora and the late Muriel Fatora. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jesse was a graduate of Lakota East High School. Services are private.

Apr 20, 2016

Dessie Larkins (nee Henderson), 88, passed away on April 20, 2016.  Loving wife of the late Wade Larkins and good friend of Bill Hill; beloved mother of Larry Larkins and Jana Wittrock; loving grandmother of Jason and Justin Wittrock and great grandmother of Finneas John and Paxton James Wittrock. Dear sister of Roy Henderson and the following deceased Zilpha...

Apr 19, 2016

Gary Fortine, 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Gary was born on January 19, 1952 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank and Irene Fortine. Gary received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Youngstown State University, before going on to receive an additional degree in Computer Science.  Gary worked as a...

Apr 19, 2016

BREWER, Gary Lee. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Phipps) Brewer. Devoted father of Jason (Carolyn) Brewer and Jeffrey (Megan) Brewer. Loving grandfather of Elliott and Emmie. Gary was a graduate of Norwood High School and the University of Cincinnati. He was a member of the Norwood Melrose Masonic Lodge and he was also a Kentucky Colonel. Passed away Tuesday,...

Apr 18, 2016

RUSK, Evelyn (nee Ballinger). Beloved wife of Larry Rusk. Devoted mother of Dwayne Rusk. Dear sister of Belle Ballinger, Linda Montjoy, Bobby Ballinger, and Billy Ballinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 61 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM - 8:00...

Apr 18, 2016

Ruth M. York (nee Beart) was born January 31, 1920 in Chicago, IL.  She passed peacefully on April 18, 2016,  in Sister Bay, WI. Ruth married Clyde O. York in 1942 and was a dedicated minister's wife for 41 years in Southport, IN and Cincinnati, OH. - hosting church boards & circles, teaching Sunday school, singing in church choirs.  ...

Apr 16, 2016

SMITH, Gerry. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Raker) Smith. Devoted father of Jerry (Martha) Smith, Denise (Danny) Praither, Patti (Dan) Siciliano, Vicci (Tony) LaScalea, Sherri Hickman, Greg (Beth) Magness, and the late David Smith. Loving grandfather of eighteen. Great grandfather of twenty. Great-great grandfather of six. Dear brother of Ruth (the late Bill) Stern, Dick (the late Zerola) Smith, Tom...

Apr 16, 2016

UNITED STATES KOREAN WAR VETERAN

KRAFT, Robert E. Beloved husband of the late Jean Frances (nee Evans) Kraft. Devoted father and grandfather of Kathy (Ken), Adam (Jen), Andrew Foskey; Karen (Michael), Rachel, Leah, Hope Forgus; Bob (Kim), Kevin (Lauren), Brent Kraft; and Jane (Kerry), Timothy Haupt, Liz, Chris (Magen), Alaina, Corbin, and Atticus Roy. Passed away Saturday, April...

Apr 11, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS WWII VETERAN

MAYS, Ader D. “Buck”. Age 93. Beloved husband of the late Nora Ellen (nee McKeehan) Mays. Cherished father of Greg (Sharon), Mark (Gerry), and Doug (Cheng) Mays. Preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Erwin. Dear grandfather of six. Great grandfather of three. Buck served in the US Army Air...

Apr 10, 2016

Early on Sunday morning, April 10th, Mrs. Ruby M. Malone made her way to Heaven.  Along with her family, the Springdale congregation and her friends at both Maple Knoll Village and Cottingham Retirement Community mourn the death of Ruby, a dear widow, herself, who loved God with every fiber of her being and was always ready, prepared, and eager...

Apr 10, 2016

LANG, Jessie Adelaide (nee Perpetuo). Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Lang. Devoted mother of Susan (Scott) Eddlemon, David Lang, and Kathryn Lang. Loving grandmother of Christina Eddlemon, Benjamin Eddlemon, David Lang, and Stephen Lang. Great grandmother of 4. Passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday,...