Obituaries

Dr. Thomas Coakley

May 21, 2016

Dr. Thomas M. Coakley, 86, passed away on May 21, 2016. Beloved son of William J. Coakley and Letitia Webb-Coakley. Loving husband of Jean (nee Alexander)  Coakley. US Army Veteran. Dear stepfather of 5.  Memorial service will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Ave., Glendale, OH., 45246.

Leason Walters

May 19, 2016

Leason, beloved husband of the late Frances Walters; devoted father of Kay Walters of Clifton Heights, OH and the late Scott Walters of College Corner, IN; loving brother of Harold Ross Walters of Hagerstown, MD and the late Rhoda Ann Barton of Cresaptown, MD. Passed away on May 19, 2016 at age 85 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Resident...

Mary McMaster

May 18, 2016

Mary Lou McMaster, 78 of Holly Hill, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Daytona Beach, Florida. She was born July 2, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Theodora (Juengling) Nurre. Mary Lou was a retired Registered Nurse. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Wilson and her boyfriend David...

Joanne Eades

May 17, 2016

Joanne Estelle, 88, stepped into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus, on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Beloved mother of Doug (Cheryl) Eades, Suzy (Jim) Fields, and Nancy (Tom) Heim; loving Nana Jo to four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother, James (Merlene) Bush and sister, Elsie Vertino. Preceded in death by her sister, Marlene...

Scott Gray

May 13, 2016

GRAY, Scott Bryan. Beloved husband and best friend of Beth Gray. Proud father of Tyler and Summer. Loving son of Grace Nabors. Big brother of Lisa Nabors. First born grandchild of Joann and the late Everett Truitt. Also survived by his aunts, Esther (Jeffrey) Bond and Elizabeth (Paul) Linz; cousins, Jen, Angel, Rob, Eric, Tracey, Heather, Robert, James, Jazmine,...

Rose Gesting

May 12, 2016

Rose Agnes (nee Knollman), beloved wife of 60 years of the late Charles F. Gesting; devoted mother of Diane (Tim) Lillibridge, Donna Saylor, Kathryn (Richard) Christopher, and Dan (Valerie) Gesting; loving grandmother of Amie (Phillip) Sommer, Jonathan (Melissa) Saylor, Sean (Kerry McGuire) Lillibridge, Karen Christopher (Kevin Wiley), Thomas Christopher (Beth Ritterholz), and the late Jacob Saylor; great grandmother of...

Marion Francis

May 10, 2016

Marion David, beloved husband of Jacqueline Francis and the late Byllie Francis; devoted father of Bill and Pat Francis; stepfather of Renee, Steve, and Mark Lohman and Mary Moseley; grandfather of four; step grandfather of seven; great grandfather of three; step great grandfather of three; dear brother of the late William F. and Patrick F. Francis. May 10, 2016....

Virginia Kastens

May 9, 2016

KASTENS, Virginia Mae (nee Bayhan). Loving wife of late James H. Kastens. Devoted mother of Jill (Gregory) Shelley, Julie Wagner, and James (Anita) Kastens Jr. Grandmother of Elizabeth and Ginny Shelley, Brittany, Alegra and Trey Kastens, and Andrew Wagner. Owner of the former Kastens Pharmacy in Glendale, and charter member of the Forest Park Women's Club. Virginia passed away on Monday, May 9,...

James Whitaker

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...

Jack Payne

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...

Thomas "Tel" Noyes

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...

Brenda Dye

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...

Craig Eyrich

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...

Roxie Hyden

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...

Estelle Raitt

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,...

Dessie Arns

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,...

Gladys Scranton

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...

Jesse Fatora "Puff"

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.

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Dessie Larkins

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...

Gary Fortine

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...