Obituaries
Carol Lee Messerle
Sep 24, 2025
Our beloved mom and “Memaw,” Carol Messerle (née Croom), passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family during the extra innings of a Cincinnati Reds game. She was born on November 8, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY, to Carlisle and Grace Croom, and lived a life centered on love, service, and adventure.
Carol was...
Fred S. Myers
Sep 12, 2025
Frederick Stephen Myers passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on August 22, 1942, to Wendelin and Mary (Auer) Myers in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Martha Jane (Hildebrand) Myers, and their children Kimberly (Jeff) Mays, and Mark (Queen) Myers. Fred also leaves behind a...
Dorothy Thomas
Sep 29, 2025
Dorothy M. Thomas (nee Bruce), of Cincinnati, Ohio, 86 years old, passed away on September 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Devoted wife of the late Boyd Allen Thomas, beloved mother of Greg (Kathy) Thomas, Michelle (Kevin) Keppel and Gary (Judy) Bledsoe. Cherished Sugar to Nick (Kate) Thomas, Zach (Danielle) Thomas, Ashley (Ryan) Drees, Morgan Schewene, and Karley Keppel. Great...
Sylvia H. Bain
Sep 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Syl” Sylvia H. Bain (nee Couser). She passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Hospice of Cincinnati. She will forever be 69 years old.
Beloved daughter of Barbara “Gigi” and Donald Couser.
Preceded in death by her husband, John A. Bain, and their many dogs. She had a passion for...
Ann C. Ossim
Sep 13, 2025
Rounding third and heading for home…. Our wonderful and dear mom, an ardent Cincinnati Reds fan to the end, peacefully passed away surrounded by love on September 13, 2025 after a full and beautiful 89 years of life. Ann Catherine was born to Charlie and Marcella (Siminger) Sims on July 28, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH.
A proud graduate of Seton High...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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