Obituaries

Floyd R. Mcmurray

Floyd R. Mcmurray

Jan 3, 2023

Floyd “Butch” McMurray, age 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died peacefully on January 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Floyd was born on May 31, 1945 to Floyd “Hap” and Irene McMurray (nee Roth) in Cincinnati. He grew up in Riverside. After graduating from Elder High School in 1963, Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from...

Eugene F.  Duesing

Eugene F. Duesing

Dec 29, 2022

Duesing

Eugene F. beloved husband of Sandra (Nee: Smithmeyer) Duesing for 64 years. Loving father of Denise (Bruce) Lucki, Amy Wolfert, George (Kathleen) Duesing, Mickey (Dave) Buller and the late Greg Duesing. Dear father-in-law of Michele Duesing. Devoted grandfather of Joy (Brian), Brad (Lauren), Sean, Alexandra (Troy), Danielle (Nate), Ryan (Becca), Kyle, Cassie, Andrew, Brady and Nathaniel. Cherished great-grandfather of Barrett,...

James H. Wernke

James H. Wernke

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29th, James H. Wernke (Jim), devoted husband to Evelyn R Wernke (nee Haufler) and loving father to Lynn (John) Weil, Mike (Debbie) Wernke, John (Heidi) Wernke, Karen (Bob) Schwartz, and Doug (Jenny) Wernke, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 89.

Jim was born on April 26, 1933, to John and Rose (Meyer) Wernke. He grew...

William R.  Morman

William R. Morman

Dec 28, 2022

MORMAN, William "Bill" R. beloved husband of the late Marjorie J. (nee Gibson) Morman. Loving father of Richard (Kathleen) & the late William "Will" Morman and cherished grandfather to Steven, Katelyn & Megan. Dear brother of Peggy Morman. Preceded in death by his sisters Jean & Connie & brother James (Carol). Passed away December 28, 2022 at the age of...

Betty J. Stone

Betty J. Stone

Dec 25, 2022

Betty Jane (Nee: Simpkins) Stone, age 97, of Sayler Park, passed away on December 25, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in April of 1925 to Herbert and Isabell Simpkins, the middle child and only girl of six children. She loved her brothers Herbert, Kenneth, James, Donald and Marvin dearly. After graduation, Betty married Alfred...

Rose M.  Ferry

Rose M. Ferry

Dec 24, 2022

Our beloved, Rose M. Ferry (nee Herzner) age 71, passed away peacefully from natural causes in her home surrounded by family on the evening of December 24, 2022 in Cincinnati, OH

Rose was born on March 22, 1951, the second of six children born to Margaret (nee Macke) and Joseph W. Herzner in Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by...

Rick Madden

Rick Madden

Dec 22, 2022

Rick Madden, age 56, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The family is planning to hold a memorial service at later date. Radel Funeral Home serving the family (513)451-8800 or radelfuneral.com

Elmer A. Jaeger

Elmer A. Jaeger

Dec 21, 2022

Jaeger, Elmer Antony, born January 19, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved husband of deceased Sara Frances (Nee: Riffe) Jaeger. Passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at Artis Senior Living Center of Bridgetown. Elmer is survived by his three children Ronald Edward and Phyllis Suzanne Jaeger, Timothy Bryan and Alyssa Ann Jaeger, David Alexander and Marigen Catacutan Jaeger and deceased...

Betty L. Baker

Betty L. Baker

Dec 12, 2022

Betty L. (Wolfer) Baker peacefully left us December 12, 2022 to join her husband of 70 years Leo A Baker, whom she has missed these last two years. Betty was born to the late Herbert and Cornelia Wolfer January 30, 1930 in Delhi, Ohio. She went to school at Our Lady of Victory and St. Xavier business school. She married...

Grazia Spatola

Grazia Spatola

Dec 11, 2022

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Grazia Spatola (née Pasqualetti), loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 92. Born November 29, 1930, in Bisaccia, Italy to Domenico and Filomena Spatola. Small in stature but large in heart, Grazia was a loving matriarch with a tireless spirit. A devoted gardener, who in tending to the earth,...

Kathleen M. Schmitt

Kathleen M. Schmitt

Dec 10, 2022

Kathleen “Cathy” Marie Schmitt (Sachs), age 66, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2022, after a long bout with cancer. Cathy leaves behind Her husband of 35 years, Ed. and three children Lawrence Winningham Jr., Michael Winningham and Katrina Schmitt. Cathy is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel (Horsley) Estle, father Charles Sachs, sister Shirley Sachs and...

Marian A. Studt

Marian A. Studt

Dec 7, 2022

Marian Angela Studt (nee Fortunato) passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 7, 2022, with her family by her side. Marian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 16th 1929, to parents Michael and Catherine Fortunato, and welcomed home by her big sister Lillian. Growing up, Marian enjoyed horseback riding, and competitive roller skating, becoming the National...

William H. Cain

William H. Cain

Dec 6, 2022

William “Bill” Cain, 82, passed away December 6, 2022. Bill was a mechanical engineer, he retired from US Drillhead in 2008. During retirement, Bill enjoyed old war movies, bird watching, painting, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving children, Jane (Mike) Butler, Bill Cain, Jennifer Cain, and Matt (Karen) Cain; grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer), Holly, Jake,...

Ralph R.  Schroer

Ralph R. Schroer

Dec 3, 2022

Ralph R. Schroer

Ralph R. Schroer died peacefully Dec. 3, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 5, 1934 to Emma and Oliver Schroer of Delhi, he graduated from Elder High School (1953) and earned a horticulture degree from the Ohio State University. Ralph served in the U.S. Army and operated Dornacher Greenhouses for many years with his brother Earl. He was...

Kevin A. Merk

Kevin A. Merk

Dec 1, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 1, 2022. Born May 28th, 1959 to Alvin and Mariann (Nee: Gindling) Merk. Beloved Husband of Lynne S. Merk (Nee: Preuss). Loving Father of Laura (Keith) Bolger, Jennifer Merk, and Ryan (Aimee) Merk. Cherished and devoted Papa of William, Brooke, Taylor & Finley Bolger, Holden Merk, Carson and Bentley Mathews, and Kevin Jameson (KJ) Merk....

Arline Ashcraft

Arline Ashcraft

Dec 1, 2022

Ashcraft

Arline (Nee: Gardner) beloved wife of the late Leroy Ashcraft.  Loving mother of Pamela (Bill) Ryan, Kimberly Wachter and the late Gary Ashcraft  Devoted grandma of Nathan, Ryan (Nicole) and Lauren Cash, Logan (Chelsea), China (Calvin) and Madison Wachter.  Cherished great-grandma of Evelyn Cash, Carter Cash, Douglas Foust, Corbin and Chase Taylor, Waylon Wachter and soon to be born twin...

Mary A. Estes

Mary A. Estes

Nov 27, 2022

Mary A. Estes (Nee Brown) of Trenton, OH passed away on November 27th peacefully at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents Ewin and Irene Brown, her brothers Milton Brown, Lester Brown and Donald Brown, sister Dorothy Brown, son Blane Estes, and granddaughter Emily Estes. Mary is survived by her brother Clifford (Terry) Brown and...

John P Thomas

John P Thomas

Nov 25, 2022

Thomas

John P beloved brother and lifelong friend of the late William Thomas. Wonderful uncle of Laura(David) Pictor and Mark Thomas. Adored Great Uncle of Rose and Sammi. Grateful son of the late Peter and Helen Thomas. Special friend of the late George Pappashales and late Edward Sherman. Retired from General Electric Company. Proudly served his country while stationed in Germany...

Dolores R Schmitz

Dolores R Schmitz

Nov 21, 2022

Dolores Rita Schmitz

Schmitz, Dolores Rita, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. Dolores was born on March 9, 1944, in Batesville, Indiana to Bernard Robert Schmitz and Catherine Maria von Garrell Schmitz. By the age of 8, Dolores had lost both her parents and was taken in and raised by John and Elizabeth Tangemann as was her sister and two...

Nancy Ann Owens

Nancy Ann Owens

Nov 19, 2022

OWENS Nancy Ann, passed peacefully on November 19, 2022 at the age of 73. Beloved daughter of the late Winifred and Dr. James P. Owens. Dear sister of Mary Jo Altenau (the late Jack ) , the late James (Bud) Owens (Bobbi) , the late John Owens (the late Margie), Jerry Owens (the late Nancy) , Mike Owens ( Kathy...