Obituaries
William N. Corey
Nov 6, 2024
William Nicholas Corey, born on October 4, 1936, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on November 6, 2024, at the age of 88 in Cincinnati, OH. A devoted husband, father, and a deeply committed Catholic, Bill's life was marked by his passion for his Faith and his active involvement in Pro-Life activities.Survived by his beloved wife, Mary C. (McHale)...
Mary L. Wackenhut
Nov 1, 2024
Cincinnati-Mary Louise Wackenhut (nee Borgmann) 77, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.
She was born on January 6, 1947 to the late Clara M. (Betz) and Louis Borgmann.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Wackenhut, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage, and two brothers, Gary and Fred (Judy) Borgmann. also survived by nieces Holly, Susan, Tricia, Leah, Tammy,...
Connie D. Benjamin
Oct 29, 2024
In loving memory of Connie Diane Benjamin (Bailey), age 66. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 10,1957. Passed away peacefully in her home on October 29, 2024 from lung cancer. Beloved wife of Earl Benjamin, mother of Joey (Mindy) Benjamin, Sara (Jerry) Steiner, Jeremy Benjamin, Mary Benjamin and Emily Benjamin and grandmother of Zachary Benjamin. Preceded in death by her parents...
Linda S. Hayden
Oct 25, 2024
Linda S. Hayden (nee Murphy) age 76, of Cincinnati Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday October 25, 2024. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 24, 1948 to the late William and Dolores Murphy. She was preceded in death by her late husband James Hayden, loving mother to Michelle (Terry) Connor and Gregg Wolfer, and devoted Gram to Jalee...
Theodore J. Penker III
Oct 22, 2024
Theodore Penker III, affectionately known as Theo, Ted, Duke, Teddy, and by some of this writer’s grandchildren as Uncle Ted, passed away at the age of 93 on October 22, 2024. Born on Friday the 13th, Ted was the cherished only son of Theodore and Ruth Penker. Though his immediate family was small, Ted’s presence was expansive, as he is...
Eugene Smith
Oct 19, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eugene Smith born on June 19, 1959 who died on Saturday October 19,2024 at the age of 65. He was a loving and devoted father of two and a friend to many. Survived by his wife Laurie, children Danielle and Joshua. Brother of James(Judy),Johnny, Herbie, Billy, Brenda and Shirley. Brother-in-law to Tod...
Terry G. Preston
Oct 10, 2024
Terry Preston born February 14,1967 went to heaven on October 10, 2024. Loving son of Glenda Faye Preston (McClure) and Jack Preston. Loving nephew of Carol Headly (McClure) (Mom at heart). Grandson of Emma McClure. Loving Husband of Karen Preston (Daniels) Loving Father of Terri Lynn Preston, Karen Lynn Preston, Branden Ray Preston, Ryan Justin Preston, Loving Grandfather of Precious...
William L. Blackburn Jr.
Oct 6, 2024
William L. Blackburn Jr. “Bill”, age 77, passed away after a very brief illness on Sunday October 6, 2024, at Hospice of Cincinnati in the Christ Hospital surrounded by his loving wife of 16 years and family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia “Patti” (Rusk), Sons Christopher (Michelle), Michael and daughter Jill Blackburn, bonus dad to Aron (Karen), Christopher...
William C. Busch Sr.
Sep 26, 2024
William “Bill” C. Busch, Sr., passed away at the age of 99 on September 26, 2024 in Cincinnati surrounded by his family. Born on September 21, 1925, Bill graduated from Roger Bacon High School in 1943. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, dedicating his time to the service of his country. He furthered his...
Thomas Weikel
Sep 23, 2024
Thomas P. Weikel, age 73, passed away with his loving family by his side on September 23, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH. He is survived by his sons Brian and Eric (Lisa); six grandchildren (Gaige, Darian, Morgan, Lacey, Addison and Sidney) and seven great-grandchildren (Paisley, Myles, Ryder, Waylen, Emri, River, Rome and Kohen). Tom...
Florence "Peggy E. Gallo
Sep 22, 2024
Florence Elizabeth “Peggy” Gallo, age 88, passed away surrounded by family on 9/22/24 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Gallo and her son Ken Gallo. Coming from a large family, she had several siblings that also preceded her in death: Frank (Marian) Ulmer, Marjorie “Margie” (Mario) Francomacaro, Charles “Todd”...
Ruth Marion (nee Wittrock) Hellmann
Sep 21, 2024
Ruth was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Wittrock, sister Nancy Graef, husband Leonard, son Tom and grandson Trevor. She is survived by her sister Joyce Graeter, children Jeffrey (Debbie), Jill, late Tom (Mary), Tim (Kim) and Brian (Sarah). She was a devoted grandmother to the late Trevor, Randy, Natalie, Lena, Carly, Hanna, Theo and Sydney. She was a proud...
Timothy H. Santel
Sep 10, 2024
Timothy Santel, age 77, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH. Born on September 2, 1947, Tim graduated from Elder High School in 1966 and furthered his education at the University of Cincinnati, class of 1968. He proudly served in the United States Army for four years, dedicating his time to the service of his country.
Professionally, Tim was...
Charles Hinton
Sep 7, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Sydney Hinton passed away on September 6th, 2024 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of the late Daisy M Hinton. Devoted father of Douglas E Hinton and the late Linda M Hinton, loving grandfather of Douglas A Hinton (Rachel), Samantha M Voltz (Jayme), adoring great grandfather of Jaxon, Lylah (Hinton), and Lincoln, Clyde, Sydney...
Quinton B. Johnson
Sep 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Quinton Johnson, of Cincinnati, Ohio and Largo, Florida, who died at the young age of 41 on September 4, 2024 after a six-month battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. He went peacefully, holding the hands of his mother and father as he took his last breath.
Quinton fought so hard on his...
Jeanne M. Prost
Sep 1, 2024
Jeanne Marie Prost, born March 29, 1959, passed away on September 1, 2024. Jeanne was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted fan of FC Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jeanne is survived by her children Amy (Nathan) Hines, Christina (late Jay Christy) Prost, Elizabeth (Evan) Rogers, Sarah Prost, Diana (Travis) Rose, and Stephanie (Derik Petrillo) Prost. She is...
Trevor David McFall
Aug 31, 2024
Trevor David McFall was born sleeping on August 31, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Austin and Megan (Nee: Merk) McFall; his grandparents, Gary and Robin Merk and Richard and Barbara Ratliff; his aunts and uncles, Marisa (Ross) Lehr, Adam Merk, Ashlyn McFall and Justin (Katie) McFall; his cousins, Chase Lehr and Miles McFall and his great grandparents, Joy...
Dorothy "Dot" M. Schultheis
Aug 28, 2024
Dorothy Mildred (Burger) Schultheis, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 28, 2024. Her husband, Joseph Roger Schultheis, preceded her in death on August 30, 2008. They had four children, twins, Michael Schultheis and Theresa (Ken) Jung, Gloria Schultheis, and Barbara (Tony) Maas. Dorothy was the last surviving sibling of nine children: Anthony, Edward, Theresa, Mary, Paul,...
Vera N. Freese
Aug 25, 2024
Vera was born December 25, 1933, in Cincinnati. She passed peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Bayley, Cincinnati, Ohio, at age 90.Vera was the beloved wife of Edward C. Freese who predeceased her in 2019. Vera was the loving mother of Deborah Stamm, Jeanette (Mike) Dickhaus, and Charles Freese (Cindy Lill). Vera was the devoted “Nan” of five grandchildren...
Paul Tepe
Aug 23, 2024
Paul Edward Tepe, age 57, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with ALS.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Christy Tepe, who was his tireless and devoted caretaker and best friend to the end; his children Ashley (Brandon) Pickett, Mikayla, and Jonathan (Meghan); grandchildren Avery, Anaya, and Elijah; parents Frank and Judith...