Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2022

Paul John Arling, retired co-founder and CEO of Arling Lumber Company, passed away on September 10, 2022, at the age of 85. Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Rita Ann (nee Martin), six children: P.J. (Gwen), Pam (Steve) Scherer, Rita (Chris) Jacobs, Kim (Tony) Longi, Brad, and Matthew, 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and his...

Sep 7, 2022

Kimberly Ann Fishback, 65 years of age, passed away peacefully September 7, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Charmaine Fishback. Sister to Randy (the late Debbie) Fishback, Cindy (Wendell) Parrish, Beverly (Don) D'Andrea, and Debbie (the late Jay) Freking.

Visitation will be held at Gilligan Funeral Home on Montgomery Road in Kenwood on Thursday, September...

Sep 4, 2022

Dr. Felix Raul Canestri, born October 9, 1937, in La Plata, Argentina, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2022. A resident of Cincinnati for almost 50 years, he is survived by his three children, Felix Canestri, Andrew Canestri, Katherine Canestri Soler and three granddaughters, Isabella Soler, Elise Soler and Sara Canestri. He is also survived by his brother Gustavo...

Aug 24, 2022

James Robert Oberschmidt, age 62, of Peaselburg, KY flew upward to spend eternity with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. His strength of character and unending generosity of spirit will be his legacy for generations to come.

Born in Columbus, OH to Robert and E. Jane Oberschmidt, he had resided in so many homes, and was...

Aug 20, 2022

Dorothy M. Fisher (nee Hammond), devoted mother to John Fisher and Bobbi Henson, loving grandmother to Theresa Courtney, Nicole Fredrick, Rachel Fisher and Eric Hennessey, and dear sister to Glen Hammond, passed away on August 20, 2022, at age 95.

Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Fisher; her parents, Verdie and Elva Hammond; her brothers Norman,...

Aug 17, 2022

Michael Tucci, born in Chicago on November 5, 1937 to Adreno and Mildred (nee Kortecamp) Tucci, passed away August 17, 2022 in Cincinnati. Preceded in death by wife Wilma Faye Tucci and son-in-law Dave Johnson, he is survived by children Pamela Johnson, Debbie Tabor, Mark (Lisa) Tucci, grandchildren Mitchell Bahr, Nick Carter, Brian (Ellie Tighe) Johnson, Andy Johnson, Meredith...

Aug 11, 2022

Roberta J. Alder (nee Pearce) beloved wife of the late Richard D. Alder. Devoted mother of James R. Alder (Geri), Jane A. Hatke (Morey), Catherine A. Alder, and Susan M. Tschuor (Michael). Loving grandmother of Brian Alder (Cathleen) and Angela Martens (Samuel); Michael Hatke (Emily), Jeffrey Hatke (Julia), and Kathleen Bubolz (Kevin); Hannah Donahoe and Steven Donahoe; and Nicholas...

Aug 6, 2022

Paul Hern was born March 11, 1950 in Cincinnati, devoted son of Roy D. Hern and Anna M. Hern, and died August 6, 2022 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at the age of 72. He was first educated at Madeira City Schools where both parents were teachers, and he went on to graduate from Ohio State University and...

Aug 2, 2022

John Jason Louis Christy

John "Jay" Christy passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2022. He was the loving husband of 21 years to Christina. Devoted father to Chelsea, Courtney, Carly, Kiya and Carson. Adoring grandfather of Zariah, Zailee, Zamorah, the late Azyrious and Kartier. Devoted son of the late Elizabeth Christy (nee Wilhelm) and son-in-law of Willard...

Jul 25, 2022

Charlene Parrish of Lizton, Indiana passed away in Cincinnati with family on July 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Hessel of Brownsburg. Charlene is survived by her sister, Kathleen (Jim) Linkhart of Cincinnati, nephew, Jason (Kim) Linkhart of Louisville, KY, and niece, Kimberly (Doug) Whitten of...

Jul 25, 2022

Pamela Jeanne Ikeler, age 60, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born July 12, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA, to James C. and Sandra J. Ikeler. She leaves behind her parents, brother, Timothy J. Ikeler (Susan), sister, Angela J. Basselman (Randall), nieces Ashley Ikeler Baker (Luke) and Emma J. Basselman, and nephew Owen H. Basselman.

Jul 25, 2022

Dorothy Baird Winstel devoted and beautiful wife of Frank H. Winstel of Maineville, OH, loving mother of Cynthia (John) Gormly, Frank (Doris) Winstel Jr, John (Lyn) Winstel and Deborah (John) Guentz. Grandmother of Johnny, Jacob, Josh, Jason, Jasmine, Julie, Jillian and Joselyn Gormly, Frank H. Winstell III (Scooter), Grace McAuley (nee Winstel), Chad Winstel, Paige Massa (nee Winstel), Stephen...

Jul 23, 2022

Raymond Kelly Jr., beloved widower of Karen S. Kelly, loving father of Thomas M. Kelly, Cynthia A. (Mark) Brenner and Angelina K. (Jason) Rowe. Devoted grandfather of Marissa A. and McKailyn R. Brenner. Passed away Saturday, July 23 at the age of 78.

Friends may call at the Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery at Galbraith from 5...

Jul 22, 2022

  Janet Grace Canada Fritsch  

  November 4, 1930 – July 22, 2022  

  Jan Canada Fritsch passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Twin Lakes in Montgomery, after a short illness.  

  Jan was born November 4, 1930, in Oklahoma City, OK to Dr. E.A. Canada and his wife Grace. She was the elder sister to her twin, Hope Canada Marlow,...

Jul 20, 2022

A New Orleans native, Eileen incorporated the city's exceptional cuisine, incredible sense of fun and gracious hospitality throughout her life. Her parents, John Ford and Anne McNeely Ford had six children and the family loved the city and their time at the McNeely farm in nearby Covington, Louisiana.

An outstanding student and athlete, Eileen attended Behrman High...

Jul 17, 2022

  Joseph Kenneth Casey, beloved husband of the late Virginia Casey (nee Kelly), loving son of the late Michael Vincent Casey and Alice Lucy (nee Kain) Casey; brother of the late Alice Lucy Casey and uncle of the late Alice L. Casey. He was born Joseph Vincent Casey in Brooklyn, NY, on June 17, 1925. His sister Alice had been born...

Jul 14, 2022

Mary Ann (Bookmyer) Diekmann, loving companion of Murray Abramowitz. Loving mother of Laura Ann (Joe) Lehnert, Mary Catherine – Katie (Mike) Hubbell and Elizabeth Nora (Chris) Vollman. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, Zachary, Alexander, Paxton and Tosca. Great grandmother of Carli. Loving sister of Bill (Judy) Bookmyer, Kathy (Dave) Barker, Ray (Paula) Bookmyer. Also survived by many nieces and...

Jun 29, 2022

Susan Marie Zarnowiecki (née Modrall), daughter of John and Emily Modrall, beloved wife of 53 years to James (Jim) Zarnowiecki, loving mother to John, Paul, Matt, and Anne Zarnowiecki, and proud grandmother to Cameron, Thomas, Grace, Emily, Quentin, Javier, Aluzio, and Astrid Zarnowiecki, passed away on June 29th, 2022 at the age of 82. She is survived by her...

Jun 25, 2022

BOCKHOLD – Martha J. "Marty" (nee LePoris), dear wife of the late Ted Bockhold. Loving Mom to Karen Huber, Tom Bockhold, Susan Aloisio, Nancy Hecht (the late Bill). Dearest NaNa to Nick Huber, Courtney Huber (Andrew Jahns), Ryan Aloisio, Dylan and Joshua Hecht. Adoring Gee-Gee to great granddaughter, Addison Huber-Jahns. Devoted daughter of the late Julius and Alice LePoris...

Jun 25, 2022

Cecilia M. Bellman (nee Wessling) passed away on Saturday, June 25th at the age of 85. She was a devoted wife of William Bellman (died January 1, 2000), sister of the late Joe (Adelaide) Wessling and late Fr. Jack Wessling, an amazing mother of Susan (Peter) Schreiber, Bill (Theresa), Steve, Mike, Greg, Danny (Margo), Laura (Thane) Lorbach, grandmother of...