Obituaries

Marilyn C. Goodfriend

Marilyn C. Goodfriend

Sep 4, 2025

Marilyn Goodfriend (nee Schenkel) was born on July 16, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 in her hometown. She was 92 years old.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Goodfriend and the cherished daughter of the late John and Alberta Schenkel. Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother Jack (and wife...

Christina Bender

Christina Bender

Sep 3, 2025

Christina Bender (nee Economopulos), 93, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on September 1, 1932, to loving parents George and Petrula, Christina was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati’s West Side.

She was the beloved wife of the late George "Bunny" Bender, with whom she shared many cherished years. A devoted matriarch,...

Faith A. Collini

Faith A. Collini

Aug 29, 2025

Faith A.. Collini (Carroll) 95, passed away surrounded by her family on August 29th, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 7th, 1930. Faith was the beloved wife of the late Charles Collini, who preceded her in death on May 2nd, 2015. Also preceded in death by siblings Joe, Eugene, Helen, Stella, Vera and Mary and a host of friends...

Mark G. Swearingen

Mark G. Swearingen

Aug 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Mark Swearingen, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who peacefully left this world on August 24, 2025.

A proud graduate of Oak Hills High School (Class of 1977), Mark went on to serve honorably in the United States Marine Corps for three years. Following...

Thomas F. Newcomb

Thomas F. Newcomb

Aug 24, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Francis Newcomb, 88, of Delhi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Bayley Senior Care. He joins his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” (Costello) Newcomb, his parents, Thomas and Mary (Oehler) Newcomb, his sister Jackie (Newcomb) Voss, brother Robert “Bobby” Newcomb, and his youngest daughter, Barbie, who preceded him in heaven.

Tom was an avid fisherman and golfer—teaching...

Carole J. Schobert

Carole J. Schobert

Aug 18, 2025

Carole Jean Schobert (Roa), 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 18, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 14, 1937. Carole was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Schobert, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Roa, siblings and...

Brenton L Schratt

Brenton L Schratt

Aug 17, 2025

Brenton Schratt, age 86, passed away on August 17, 2025, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born and spent nearly his entire life. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brenton later enjoyed a successful career at Fields Electrical Sales, retiring 20 years ago to a life rich in happy hours, good friends, and the love of...

Mark K Murray

Mark K Murray

Aug 11, 2025

Mark Kevin Murray, 67, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1957, to Charles Murray and Marcella Schmuelling, Mark lived every one of his years with laughter that filled a room, a generous heart, and love for life.



Mark grew up on the West Side of Cincinnati and graduated from Oak Hills...

Anna S Ferdon

Anna S Ferdon

Aug 11, 2025

Anna Sue Ferdon (Goodman), 74, of Cincinnati, passed away on August 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Anna was born on June 19, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Anna was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edmund Ferdon and the loving daughter of the late Alvis and Pearl Goodman.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Renee (Brian) Auel;...

Angel A Howard

Angel A Howard

Aug 8, 2025

Angel Annette Howard, nee Phillips, loving mother, sister, cousin, aunt & friend passed away August 8, 2025. She was 54 years old.

Angel was born on January 27, 1971 in Cincinnati, OH. Angel is survived by her siblings, Greg (Gina) Phillips, Yvonne Michell (Mark) Adkins, Kathleen (Randy) Elmore, Wesley Dillon Jr., Thomas Dillon & Tanya (Roger) Lee. She is also survived...

Jacob C. Nagel

Jacob C. Nagel

Jul 26, 2025

Jacob Christopher Nagel, age 33, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away at his home on July 26, 2025. Born on September 26, 1992, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jacob brought joy, laughter, and kindness to everyone who knew him.He was proceeded in death by his grandmother Wanda Nagel and grandfather Charles Barnett.He is survived by his son, Zander, whom he loved very much....

Judge John O'Connor

Judge John O'Connor

Jul 18, 2025

Judge John P. O’Connor, 85 years old, died suddenly on July 18, 2025. He was born in Wilmette, Illinois on September 30, 1939, to James C. and Alice D. O’Connor, and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 7. He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years Dr. Kathleen O’Connor; children John O’Connor (Vivian Graf), Kathleen (Edward)...

Paula Dudley

Paula Dudley

Jul 4, 2025

Paula Dudley (nee Smith) beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Paula was the cherished daughter of the late Bertha R Smith, whom she provided a home and care for many years and P. Sanford Smith, her loving Daddy. She was also proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Jack E...

Raymond F. Herzog II

Raymond F. Herzog II

Jul 3, 2025

Raymond F. Herzog II ("Big Ray"), 86, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.

Born on April 23, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ray attended St. Dominic Grade School and Elder High School, where he formed lifelong friendships. After high school, Ray was accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Upon graduating, he served proudly in the...

Larry Lee Adkins

Larry Lee Adkins

Jun 30, 2025

Larry (Lawrence) Lee Adkins, of Cincinnati, Ohio, age 70, passed away on June 30, 2025. Larry was a beloved husband to Susan Adkins, loving father to Brenda (Eddie) Raines, Lari Ward, Larry (Alicia) Adkins, Ashley (Nick) Reuter, Emily (Tom) Schutzman and Ajay McAlister, he was a devoted son to Genettia Adkins (Holland), a dear brother to Peggy (Walt) Noonan, Rodney...

William A. Lipps

William A. Lipps

Jun 22, 2025

William A. Lipps, 66, of Cincinnati,Ohio passed away on June 22, 2025 at Christ Hospital. He was born on November 22, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Art and Shirley Lipps. He graduated from Diamond Oaks and received an associates degree in Computer Programming from Cincinnati State. He worked for AAA, Union Institute and University. Bill loved life! He ran cross...

Edward V. Ruble Sr.

Edward V. Ruble Sr.

Jun 14, 2025

Edward V. Ruble Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 21, 1944, in Soldier, Kentucky, Eddie was the cherished son of Edward F. Ruble and Beulah Mae Ruble (nee Webb), who both preceded him in death.

Eddie is survived by his wife Donna Ruble...

Robert F. McAndrews, II

Robert F. McAndrews, II

Jun 14, 2025

In loving memory of Robert (“Bob”) Francis McAndrews, II, better known as “Mac” to his friends, who passed away on June 14, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born August 29, 1948 to the late Alma Mae “Amy” and Robert F. McAndrews. He is survived by his children and loving spouses: Heather Richard (Stephen); Troy McAndrews (Julie); and Brendan...

Helena Lynn Caruso

Helena Lynn Caruso

Jun 13, 2025

Helena Lynn Caruso, age 91, of Cincinnati, OH, died peacefully on Friday morning, June 13, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1933, to Ernest (Germany) and ‍Dora (née Johansen/Denmark) Wiedemann and sister of the late Ernest H. Wiedemann of Dayton, OH.

Helena was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James J. Caruso, her son Kevin J. Caruso,...

Marietta Becker

Marietta Becker

Jun 12, 2025

Our beloved sister, Marietta Becker, passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born January 18, 1937 to the late Henrietta and Philip Becker. Marietta is survived by her brothers and sisters, Gerry Kreutzjans, Bev Meyer, Nancy and Dan Finke, Tom and Judi Becker, Dave and Pam Becker and Anita and Bill McDonald. She is...