Obituaries

Melanie E. Wieck

Melanie E. Wieck

Mar 26, 2014

Melanie E. Wieck (nee Klein), 50, beloved wife of Timothy, loving daughter of Paul L. (Letty) Klein and the late Madonna Klein (nee Jacks) and daughter-in-law of Greg and Claudette Wieck, devoted mother of Anthony and David Wieck, dear sister of Michele Romito, Paul J. Klein, Madonna Gieske, Monica Wenstrup and Maria Gigliotti, sister-in-law of Christine Cieslak, Paul Wieck, Kathleen...

Jerry R. Holmes

Jerry R. Holmes

Mar 24, 2014

Jerry R. Holmes, 76, devoted father of Terrie (Matt) Holmes Redder and Christy (Jason) Holmes Bash, beloved life companion of Pat Schneider, dear brother of Roger (Judith) Holmes, loving grandfather of Adam & Alex McDulin, Lucas & Lindsey Redder, and Brittney, Courtney & Mia Bash, great-grandfather of Tyler, Andrew, Aiden and Bella McDulin, friend and mentor of Danielle Johnson and...

David A. Bopp

David A. Bopp

Mar 23, 2014

David A. Bopp passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the age of 61. He was born in Rochester, New York and lived in Cincinnati for the past 34 years. David is the beloved husband of Sheila (McEneny), loving step-father of Sondra (Ernest) McFarlin, grandfather of Morgan and Maci McFarlin, son of Martha Bopp Hinds and the late Louis...

Robert L. Kruse

Robert L. Kruse

Mar 19, 2014

Robert Lee Kruse, 68, dear father of Tracy M. Nichols, Christopher M. Kruse, Jeffrey L. Kruse and Robert J. Kruse, son of the late Frank J. and Anne C. Kruse, brother of Daniel T. and Jerry F. Kruse. Passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Service Private. Memorials may be directed to Hospsice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597....

Gordon Spradlin

Gordon Spradlin

Mar 15, 2014

Gordon Spradlin, 93, of Brandon, FL died March 15, 2014. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Arlington Memorial Gardens Chapel, 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Survived by his wife Lois Spradlin (nee Gilreath), daughters Zettia (Larry) Farley and Sarah (Jim) Preston, grandsons Derrick Preston, Christopher Horan and Larry Farley, granddaughter Teri...

Patricia M. Ridner

Patricia M. Ridner

Mar 15, 2014

Patricia M. 'Trish' Ridner (nee Gee), 45, beloved wife of Tim Ridner, devoted mother of Breeann McDonald and Travis Denney and Timmy and Tony Ridner, daughter of Daniel and Janet Gee, dear sister of Kirk and Jason Gee, loving Nana of Peyton, Sophia, Riley and Owen. Passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Visitation at Mueller...

C. William Carlson

C. William Carlson

Mar 12, 2014

C. William "Bill" Carlson, 80, beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Pallett) Carlson, devoted father of Marjorie (Gary) Davies and Mark (Rose) Carlson, loving grandfather of Andrew (Dayna) Carlson, dear brother of Virginia (Fritz) Fuchs, the late Phyllis Kewley, and Richard Carlson; cherished uncle to many. Passed away peacefully at home March 12, 2014. Visitation will be Sunday, March 16,...

Mark E. Greiwe

Mark E. Greiwe

Mar 11, 2014

Mark Greiwe, 59, of Mason, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Mark was born December 6, 1954 in Cincinnati to Bernard H. and Elizabeth E. (nee Warren) Greiwe. He was a FedEx Courier after years of being a photographer. Mark enjoyed being on the golf course with his son. He was preceded in death...

Edward D. Carey

Edward D. Carey

Mar 11, 2014

Edward D. 'Ed' Carey, 55, devoted father of Joel E. Carey, beloved son of Gerald E. 'Jerry' and Joyce D. Carey, brother of Syndy Carey Pursifull (Perry), uncle of Christopher Di Santo, Carey Jo Di Santo Robey (Adam), Lillian Pursifull Hodes (Hunter) and great-uncle of Lucy Mae Robey and Harvey Danger Hodes. Passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March...

Chad A. Griffin

Chad A. Griffin

Mar 11, 2014

Chad A. Griffin, 43, beloved husband of Paula R. (nee Brondstetter), loving father of Sarah and Katelyn Griffin, dear son of Phyllis and the late Edward Griffin, dear brother of Joshua (Elizabeth) Griffin. Passed away after his battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Chad fought as long and as hard as he could against cancer. Chad graduated from...

Reba Pearl Palmer

Reba Pearl Palmer

Mar 11, 2014

Reba Pearl Palmer (nee Bryant), 92, beloved wife of the late Herbert 'Jack' Palmer, devoted mother of Rev. Terry (Nancy) Kidd and Connie (Gaston) Barger, dear sister of Thelma Dohmen and the late Chester Bryant, loving grandmother of Kathy (Mark) Mahan, Victor Kidd, Kelly (Jim) Johnson, Rev. Kevin (Donna) Kidd, Terry (Melissa) Kidd II, Richard (Sara) Abner, Sherry (Rick) Day...

Diana E. Dowd

Diana E. Dowd

Mar 10, 2014

Diana E. Dowd (nee Tarvin), 60, devoted mother of Richard W. (Jillian) and Stephen R. (Jennifer) Dowd, beloved daughter of Ermina and the late Richard F. Tarvin, dear sister of Maureen Menke and Annie Marie Martinez, loving grandmother of Audry, Travis, Gavin and Baylor-Kate Dowd, aunt of Angela McAllister and Jorge Martinez. Passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. Memorial...

Thomas J. Heintzman

Thomas J. Heintzman

Mar 10, 2014

Thomas J. Heintzman, 69, beloved husband of Judy M. (nee Wenninger), devoted father of Tommy Heintzman and Amy (Kevin) Greene, dear brother of Mary Lou Mansfield, Lois Hughes, Ed and Don Heintzman and the late Dorothy Caudill and Joan Heintzman, loving grandfather of Darian and Ian Heintzman. Tom will be missed by his many pets. Passed away peacefully with his...

Kenneth Brewer

Kenneth Brewer

Mar 10, 2014

Kenneth Brewer, 65, beloved husband of Jeanie Brewer, devoted father of Lindsey (Rob) Roggentien, loving son of the late Densmore and Marie Brewer, dear brother of Teresa (John) Sawyer and Barb (Michael) Simmons, brother-in-law of Beth (John) Harding, uncle of Jonathan (Katie) Harding, Kristin & Johnny Sawyer, and Olivia & Alex Simmons, great-uncle to Ellie Harding, cousin to many. Passed...

James H. Erkens

James H. Erkens

Mar 9, 2014

James H. Erkens, 71, beloved husband of Marilyn E. (nee Nemeth), devoted father of Lisa (Cam) Renn and Scott (Julie) Erkens, loving grandfather of Ashley and David Brewer and James R. Erkens. Passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2014. Memorial Gathering at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Friday, March 14 from 10 AM until time of...

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Mar 8, 2014

Sarah H. Jenkins, 52, beloved wife of Carlos Nazario, devoted mother of Lindsay and Jacob Nazario, loving daughter of the late Phillip and Shirley Jenkins, dear sister of Stephen and Rebecca Jenkins. Passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 5 - 8 PM at Mueller Funeral Home,...

Kenneth E. Smith

Kenneth E. Smith

Mar 7, 2014

Kenneth E. Smith, 78, beloved husband of Peggy Smith (nee Wolford) for 54 years, devoted father of Chuck and Chris Smith, dear brother of Clinton and James Smith and Carol Harrah, loving grandpa of Crystal (Matt) Ranson and Stephanie (Kyle) Sanders and great-grandpa of Cailyn Ranson and Parker Sanders. Passed away at his residence on Friday, March 7, 2014. Visitation...

Lewis Adron Kerr

Lewis Adron Kerr

Mar 6, 2014

US ARMY VETERAN KOREAN WAR Lewis Adron Kerr, 88, died peacefully March 6, 2014 in West Chester, Ohio and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary McNutt Kerr. Born in Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania to Lewis Adron Kerr and Katherine Hoffman Kerr. Lewis entered the Army of the United States in 1946 and had assignment in Korea and...

Jeanette H. Hesselbach

Jeanette H. Hesselbach

Mar 3, 2014

Jean H. Hesselbach (nee Birkley), 84, beloved wife of the late Leonard, devoted mother of Janice (Burce) Rains, Patty Cravens and the late Michael Hesselbach, loving grandmother of Brian Rains, Jennifer Rains, Justin Staggs, Samantha Cravens and Joe Cravens, great-grandmother of Maria, Christopher, Olivia, Luke, Austin, Tanner, Shane, Kelsy, Zachary and Brandon. Passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Visitation at...

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith

Mar 2, 2014

Peggy Smith (nee Wolford), 78, beloved wife of Kenneth E. for 54 years, devoted mother of Chuck and Chris Smith, dear sister of Bill Fuller, Linda Jacobs, Rosetta Martin, Jeff Wolford and the late Lucille Barnett and Dorothy Gettemy, loving grandma of Crystal (Matt) Ranson and Stephanie (Kyle) Sanders and great-grandma of Cailyn Ranson and Parker Sanders. Passed away at...