Obituary Listing

Mary Frances Backherms

Mary Frances Backherms

Dec 28, 2021

A naturalist at heart who appreciated all of God's creation, Mary Frances earned her B.A. in Biology from Edgecliff College in 1969. She taught biology at McAuley and Mother of Mercy High Schools, then served as Regulatory Affairs Manager in the chemical industry for many years.

She enjoyed backpacking in the mountains, volunteering with and supporting numerous...

Shirley J. Carroll

Shirley J. Carroll

Dec 26, 2021

Shirley Jane Carroll (nee Mueller), passed at Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday December 26, 2021 (The Feast of the Holy Family) to join her college sweetheart and late husband, Robert H. Carroll. Shirley was the loving wife of Bob and devoted mother to five children, Bob (Lucy), Debbie (Mike) Qualters, Greg (Kim), David (John Clock) and Jenny (Mike) Ginn....

Jeanne D. Shoemaker

Jeanne D. Shoemaker

Dec 24, 2021

Jeanne Dossman Shoemaker, age 94, left this world on Christmas Eve to go home for Christmas.  She was a devout Catholic and did not want to miss another Holy Day of Obligation.

Jeanne is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill, and her two children Steve (Ellen) and Sandie Shoemaker East.  Also four wonderful grandsons Nick,...

Paul J Wesselkamper

Paul J Wesselkamper

Dec 23, 2021

Paul J. Wesselkamper, 37, unexpectedly passed away Dec. 23, 2021. Paul is survived by his mother Lisa Wesselkamper, his brother Matt Wesselkamper, niece and nephew Kara and Braxton Wesselkamper, grandmother Adaline Winkler and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at The Gate Of Heaven Cemetery Chapel from 2pm -...

Gregory K. Rairden

Gregory K. Rairden

Dec 22, 2021

Gregory K Rairden passed away December 22, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joan M Rairden (née-Maertz). Devoted father of Meredith (Jason) Koterba, Scott (Erin) Rairden, Mark (Katie) Rairden. Proud grandfather to Collin & Emerson Rairden, Palmer & Piper Rairden, Domenico Koterba. Loving Brother to Terri (Bob) Graff, Uncle, In-law and friend to many.

He was preceded...

Raymond Collins Pater Iii

Raymond Collins Pater Iii

Dec 19, 2021

Suddenly, on December 19, 2021, Raymond Collins Pater III was taken from his family by cardiac arrest.

Ray and his domestic partner, Scott E. Knox, were together for 22 years and shared a love of family, social justice, and the world's beauty that they savored deeply. Ray is also survived by his siblings, Patti (Eric) Buchroeder, Ann...

Dorothy P. Hasselbeck

Dorothy P. Hasselbeck

Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy P. Hasselbeck (nee Kelly), a lifelong resident of Madeira, OH peacefully passed away at age 96 years on December 18, 2021 at Ohio Living Llanfair.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband William and her son Gary. She leaves behind her daughter Lynn Wendel (Ron), her daughter in law Claire Hasselbeck Rummel (Oscar), grandsons Jason (Dawn) and...

Thomas J. Geygan, Sr

Thomas J. Geygan, Sr

Dec 13, 2021

Thomas J. Geygan Sr. (Tom), age 83, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on December 13, 2021, from cancer. He was born on February 8, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom was the beloved husband for 57 years to Avis Geygan. He was the father to Thomas Jr. (Griselda) Cincinnati OH, Amy Robinson (David) Independence KY; Andrew (Jennifer) Charlotte NC; and...

Edward James Kenney

Edward James Kenney

Dec 12, 2021

Edward J. Kenney, age 54, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Cherished son of Jane and the late Francis J. Kenney, MD, dear brother of Jane (Tim) Wurth, Libby (Tom) Mitchell, Frank Kenney, Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Ed graduated from The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, and the University of Cincinnati, B.S.  He loved...

Ruth T. Hawk

Ruth T. Hawk

Dec 10, 2021

Ruth Terry Hawk, our dearly beloved Mother and Grandmother was soon to have turned 90 years old on December 19th. She was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2021. Ruth believed and trusted in the Lord's promise of eternal life.

She leaves behind her three children Carl (Jackie) Clippinger, Lance (Catherine) Clippinger,...

Charles W. Bauer

Charles W. Bauer

Dec 9, 2021

Charles William Bauer aka "Bill" or "Charlie" was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 12, 1937. He passed away quietly on December 9, 2021. He was the eldest of six children born to Carl and Henrietta Bauer, with four brothers, Leonard, Robert, George and Daniel, and a sister Carol. He attended Saint Bonaventure grade school and graduated in 1955...

Robert W. Koenig

Robert W. Koenig

Dec 6, 2021

Robert W. Koenig, 94, originally of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday December 6, 2021 in Sonoma, California.

Robert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Lucille Koenig on October 18, 1927. He went to school at Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. He...

George William Sullivan

George William Sullivan

Dec 3, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George William Sullivan on December 3, 2021, at the age of 71.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 10, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Cincinnati with Father George Schommer, O.P. officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of...

Kathleen E. Mcclanahan

Kathleen E. Mcclanahan

Nov 22, 2021

Kathleen McClanahan passed away at the age of 56 following a 20 month battle with brain cancer. She was born in Rochester, NY on July 24, 1965. Katie's greatest love was her family. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend Mark McClanahan, three loving sons William (Casey) McClanahan, Patrick (Jessica) McClanahan and Kevin McClanahan, grandchildren Rarick...

Barbara P. Bruce

Barbara P. Bruce

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara P. Bruce, a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2021 at the age of 82 in the comfort of her Mariemont home.

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1939, Barbara Theophelis attended Michigan State University and later earned both a Bachelor of Education and Master's in Special Education from Wayne State University. She began her...

Dorothy M. Grant

Dorothy M. Grant

Nov 21, 2021

Dorothy M. Grant passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 88. Born in Brooklyn, NY to parents William Joseph and Mary (nee Tyler) McLoone, Dorothy is survived by many loved ones and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:30am at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 6543 Miami Ave 45243. Mass of Christian...

Rita M. Galinari

Rita M. Galinari

Nov 19, 2021

Rita Mary Galinari (nee Rachford) loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charley "Chap," and sons Charles "Chip" (Lynda) and Tim (Ginny) Galinari. Survived by her devoted daughter, Rita Marie "Bonnie" Galinari. Cherished grandmother of grandsons Anthony (Melissa), Chris, and Nick Galinari, granddaughters Nikie (Kevin) Mulkey and Terri (Lucas) Crumpton. Proud great-grandmother of...

Richard C. Easterbrooks

Richard C. Easterbrooks

Nov 17, 2021

Richard Cooke Easterbrooks, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 17, 2021. He was born in Providence, R.I., September 29, 1933 to parents Hazel Cooke and Frank D. Easterbrooks, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne I. Easterbrooks, and preceded in death by Janet S. Easterbrooks, 24 years. He is also preceded in death...

Shirley Haggerty

Shirley Haggerty

Nov 15, 2021

Shirley (Roesch) Haggerty passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1935, in Cincinnati, to the late Rudolph and Olive Roesch.

Shirley was a loving wife of 65 years to William Andrew Haggerty, devoted mother to Brian (Anne), Amy (Keith) Swensen...

Lawrence Alan Flemer

Lawrence Alan Flemer

Nov 14, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAWRENCE ("LARRY") ALAN FLEMER

August 17, 1951 -- November 14, 2021

Lawrence ("Larry") Alan Flemer, aged 70, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021 in the loving care of the staff of Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, Ohio. Son of Donald and Hope (Horne) Flemer, Larry is survived by his son...