Obituaries

James W. Merkle

James W. Merkle

Dec 13, 2017

James W. 'Jimmy' Merkle, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Jimmy is the dear son of the late Peter and Walburga Merkle, beloved brother of Michael (Joyce) Merkle, Patricia (Kenny) Artist, Mary (Al) Patterson, Jackie (Gary) Sturdivant and Pete (Cindy) Merkle, uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Private Services will be arranged...

Linda Diann Taylor

Linda Diann Taylor

Dec 9, 2017

Linda Diann Taylor (nee Peace), 67, of Mason, OH passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 with her family at her bedside. She was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Coman and Lura Peace. Linda is the beloved mother of Stephanie (Scott) Crosby, Kim (Randy) Huff and Crystal Taylor, loving granny of Jacob and Clay Proffitt,...

James D. Mckenzie

James D. Mckenzie

Dec 6, 2017

James D. McKenzie, age 75, of Mason, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Brookdale Long Cove Pointe.  He was born Thursday, November 19, 1942 in Frostburg, Maryland.

As a retired Assistant Director of the FBI, James had many interesting stories to tell.  He had the gift of making friends anywhere he went, never meeting a...

Thelma Gilpin

Thelma Gilpin

Dec 6, 2017

Thelma 'Granny' Gilpin (nee Anderson) 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in West Chester, OH. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Edward D. Gilpin, devoted mother of Roxann (Jerry) Byrd and the late Nancy Charlene Gilpin, loving grandma of Mandy (Mark) Allen, Candy (Doug) Dillon and Katie Byrd and great-grandma of Jericho...

Martha C. Seibel

Martha C. Seibel

Dec 5, 2017

Martha C. Seibel (nee Chapman)

Marty was born on November 28, 1928 on the family farm in Kirtland, Ohio to Rose Patchen Chapman and William Herbert Chapman. The farm and land had been in the family for many years, and Marty grew up with a love of the farm animals and...

Jim R. Alsip

Jim R. Alsip

Dec 5, 2017

Jim R. Alsip, age 58, of West Chester, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  He was born Friday, January 30, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Cecil and Cleda (nee Warren) Alsip.

Jim worked as an Insurance Sales Agent for many years.  He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, watching the Reds and traveling.  Spending time...

Gail P. Anderson

Gail P. Anderson

Dec 2, 2017

Gail (nee Swope) Anderson, age 79, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Mallard Cove ~ Senior Living in Sharonville, Ohio.  She was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio. After raising her children, Gail worked for many years at Portion Pac in Mason, Ohio.  She enjoyed working in her garden at home, watching birds...

Marty Haake

Marty Haake

Nov 29, 2017

Marty Haake, age 60, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Hospice of Cincinnati - Blue Ash, Ohio. He was born Sunday, February 3, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to Virgil and Violet (nee Skelcher) Haake.

On Saturday, September 1, 1984,...

Robert W. Strom

Robert W. Strom

Nov 29, 2017

WORLD WAR II VETERAN US ARMY AIR CORPS

Robert William Strom, age 93, formerly of Wyoming, OH, more recently of Maple Knoll Village, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was born November 20, 1924, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Olaf and Mary Strom.  He graduated from Ashland...

Theresa M. Caine

Theresa M. Caine

Nov 25, 2017

Theresa Marie Caine (Gilmore), 89 passed away peacefully in West Chester, OH on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Theresa 'Terry' was the beloved wife of the late Richard Caine, devoted mother of Michael Caine (mother-in-law of Nancy Caine) and the late Gregory Caine, dear sister of Ann Gilmore and the late Bill Gilmore and sister-in-law of Marilyn Clifford,...

Fred R. Rausch

Fred R. Rausch

Nov 21, 2017

Fred R. Rausch, age 60, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born Saturday, January 26, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Courtenay Richard and Emly Ann (nee Ebert) Rausch.

Fred graduated from Northwestern High School in Springfield, Ohio as a member of...

James William Burton

James William Burton

Nov 20, 2017

James William Burton, 66, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.  Jim is survived by his beloved son, Spencer Burton, dear brother of Bunny Buchanan, Michael (Jaime) Burton, Randy Burton, Gina (Jeff) Arens, and Steve (Nina) Burton, and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Jim thoroughly...

Connor Michael Szul

Connor Michael Szul

Nov 18, 2017

Connor Michael Szul , age 19, of West Chester, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2017.  He was born Friday, April 10, 1998 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Connor was preceded in death by: his mother, Jill R. (nee Klingel) Szul in 2010; and his paternal grandparents, Walter and Jill (nee Honeberger) Szul.

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Joan Langfritz

Joan Langfritz

Nov 18, 2017

Joan (nee Karasek) Langfritz a devoted Catholic passed away November 18th, 2017 at 79. Joan was born at Good Sam Hospital June 2, 1938, the only child of Rudolph and Ann (nee Barry) Karasek.   Her father immigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio when he was 12 years old from Austria. Her mother was born and raised in Maysville, Kentucky. Ann taught school...

Hannah Stephanie Min

Hannah Stephanie Min

Nov 17, 2017

Hannah Stephanie Min, 17, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 17, 2017. Hannah is the loving daughter of Timothy James and Mary Min, beloved sister of Faith and Noelle Min, also survived by her loved and cherished four legged friend, Furby her dog.

Hannah was a dedicated...

Robert J. Kelley Jr.

Robert J. Kelley Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

Robert "Bob" J Kelley , Jr, 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Lebanon, Ohio.  He was preceeded in death by his beloved wife "Sue", Carolyn Ann Kelley (nee McCormick), his parents, Robert, Sr and Margaret (nee Rippe) Kelley and brother James Kelley.  He is survived by his children Robert J (Carol) Kelley, III, Cathy...

Linda C. Greer

Linda C. Greer

Nov 11, 2017

Linda C. Greer (nee Daulton), age 69, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters' love Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash.  She was born Friday, April 2, 1948 in Nancy, Kentucky to Edgard M. and Eva Lessie (nee Tarter) Daulton.

To meet Linda was to love Linda.  Her...

Daniel F. Durig

Daniel F. Durig

Nov 8, 2017

Daniel F. Durig, age 74, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Bethesda North Hospital.  He was born Friday, October 8, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Betty (nee Kessler) Durig.

Daniel served in several capacities with city government for Delaware, OH, Portland, OR and Greenville, SC.  He enjoyed traveling with his...

Byron Monroe Seales

Byron Monroe Seales

Nov 7, 2017

Byron M. "Bob" Seales , age 95, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  He was born Tuesday, March 28, 1922 in Providence, Rhode Island to Byron A. and Sarah (nee Bracey) Seales. Byron was a proud World War II Navy Veteran.  He served on a submarine and destroyer in both...

Heak Chen

Heak Chen

Nov 5, 2017

Heak Chen, age 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2017 at West Chester Hospital.  She was born August 10, 1930 in Cambodia.

Heak was a homemaker that enjoyed cooking and watching movies.

Heak is the beloved mother of Yang Yit Chen, Hy Yit Chen, Yeat Von Hout, Hong Yit Chen, Wanna...