Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2021

An Extraordinary Life

Vincent Carmen Caruso, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on September 22, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital. A resident of Cincinnati since 1957, Mr. Caruso was born on July 16, 1931 in the Washington Heights section of New York, New York.

Vincent was a kind and gentle soul. All who...

Sep 20, 2021

Dorothy Ruth Kreuzman (nee Lindner) passed away peacefully at her Indian Hill home on September 20, 2021.

Dorothy was the loving wife of Henry Bernard Kreuzman Jr. (died March 3, 2017). She was the devoted mother of Deborah Gladstone (Stephen), Denise Lorenz (David), Dianne Hill (Mark), Henry Kreuzman III (Mary Jo), and Joseph Kreuzman. She was the...

Sep 20, 2021

Raymond John Cravaack Sr. passed away on Sept. 20, 2021 at his home in Madeira, Ohio at the age of 90 years.  He was born on January 16, 1931 in Norwood, Ohio to Raymond George and Catherine Tasch Cravaack.  Raymond grew up the majority of his life in Madeira Ohio, where his father, Raymond George Cravaack, ran a well...

Sep 19, 2021

Emma M.B. beloved wife to the late James M. Chance and the late Fred Goetz, devoted mother to Bill (Chris) and Greg (Elaine) Goetz, dear grandmother of Kyle (Alison) Goetz, survived by brother Ernest Schnitzler, nieces Barbra, Melinda, Pat, Janet, Sue and nephew, Dan Goetz, Jerry Chance, Paul Lotz and other nieces and nephews.

Mom went home...

Sep 15, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Joan Heidel (nee Walsh)

Peggy, born July 19, 1930, in Cincinnati, passed peacefully September 15, 2021 at Madeira Health Care Center, surrounded by her sons, grandchildren, and David & Donna Walsh.

Peggy married the love of her life, Paul John Heidel in 1951. She is survived by her sons James, Mark (Susan), and...

Sep 15, 2021

Billie Sue Spitz, (nee Aldridge), beloved wife of the late William Waldo Spitz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Randall Residence in Tipp City, Ohio with family at her side.

Born on October 6, 1929, to the late Harry and Mildred Aldridge, she started life in a small wooden house by a coal road...

Sep 14, 2021

Marilyn L. D'Alonzo (nee Braun) (June 26, 1953 - September 14, 2021) passed away with grace while surrounded by her family after a long battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Marilyn was born to Mary (nee Kunkemoeller) and William Braun in Cincinnati, Ohio. Marilyn is survived by her husband Dr. Raphael (Ray) D'Alonzo, her daughter Yvonne DeAngelis (nee Schrantz), her son...

Sep 11, 2021

Nancy Becker (nee Lane) peacefully passed away September 11 surrounded by her children after a four year fight with lymphoma. Nancy was born to Hope (nee Hackney) and John Lane  in Harriman, TN. Nancy was a graduate of Walnut Hills High School Class of 1949. Beloved wife of the late Robert Becker, DDS, they lived in his family home...

Sep 7, 2021

Mary Lewis Bertke, 92, passed away peacefully with family by her side September 7th, 2021 in Cincinnati Ohio. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Lewis. She is survived by her brother Charles (Anita) Lewis and sister Margaret Tellep, her three sons, Frank (Cindy) Bertke, Charles (Karen) Bertke, and Daniel (Lisa) Bertke. She absolutely adored her...

Sep 4, 2021

George M. Luning, (Aug 1949 - Sept 2021), passed away at his personal Camelot, a cabin on Lake Williamstown where the sun was always shining.

He was the son of the late Anthony and Marian (Fitzpatrick) Luning. He was the beloved father of Melissa Fine (Jeremy Fine), Stephanie Luning, and Michael Luning (Carolan Deutch). He leaves their...

Sep 1, 2021

"Diane" – (nee Stanton), beloved wife of William Mersch for 35 years. Cherished daughter of the late James and Ethel (Gardner) Stanton. Loving sister to Jim, the late Tom, Dennis, and Richard Stanton. Loving aunt of Sean, Tom, Jeff, Jason, Jenna, Jacki, Jon, J.P., Kelly, and Kathy. Cherished by Jean, Jenni, Lou, Louie, Maria, Seth, Tonia, Marissa, Teressa, Daniel,...

Aug 25, 2021

Mary Anne Phalen, who dedicated herself to a lifetime of service to her family and the communities of Pleasant Ridge & Nativity, passed away on August 25, 2021 of heart complications. She is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Phalen, Jr. and their children, Tom, Tim (Nyioka), Helene Thiss (Mark), Brian (Julie), & Christina (Tom Chansky). Proud grandparent to...

Aug 24, 2021

Jo Ann Geraci, born July 18, 1929, passed away on August 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late Rosario Joseph Geraci, loving mother of Jeff, (Cheryl), Doug, Amy (Steve) Frey, and Jon, grandmother to CJ, Benjamin, Sean Douglas, Sean Michael, Zach and Scott and sister to the late Claire Jean and Jerry. Jo...

Aug 20, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) Dean passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 74. Ginny was the daughter of the late Edmund and Lucille Dean. She was preceded in death by her brother Peter Dean and her sister and brother-in-law Molly and Robert McMaster. She is survived by her nephew Christopher McMaster and her niece Julie Walls, Julie's husband...

Aug 16, 2021

Wahnoka Thomas Schott, Age 87, Born in Ashland, KY on November 18, 1933, passed away on August 16, 2021.

Wahnoka graduated from Norwood High School in 1952. She was the loving wife of Leo A. Schott (passed away on June 26, 2009). They were married December 26, 1953. Wahnoka leaves to cherish her memories, three children; Linda...

Aug 4, 2021

Michael "Mike" Rauen, age 69, died Wednesday August 4th, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his family. Mike was the devoted husband of 48 years to Martha "Marty" Derrick Rauen and proud father of four wonderful children and their spouses; Jon and Stacy Rauen of New York, Chris Rauen and Emily O'Brien of Berkeley...

Aug 3, 2021

William A. Phipps, Jr. age 89 passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Loving husband to Elaine (nee Neidhard) for 65 years. Loving father of Julie (David) Franson, Edward (Jessica) Phipps and Jack (Lisa) Phipps. Cherished Grandfather to Laura Villanueva (Franson), Allison Bentel (Franson), D.J. Franson, Bill Phipps, Jackson Phipps and Audrey Phipps and Great Grandfather of 5.

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Aug 1, 2021

Brenda Joyce Dearborn passed away on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. She was a loving wife to Gordon for 59 years. Caring mother to Melissa (Dan) and Brian (Alison). Wonderful Mamaw to Nemo, Natalie, Luke, and Mary. Sister to her twin brother, Jerry. Preceded in death by her son Scott and her sisters Carol and Margie.

Joyce was...

Jul 29, 2021

Emily was born on August 14, 1944 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to her loving parents Dorothy and James Martin. Her family was steeped in deep principles of faith, family and patriotism. A brilliant scientist, her father was brought to Oak Ridge, to work on the Manhattan Project. Emily adored her brothers, Richard and Jim. She graduated from Oak Ridge...

Jul 28, 2021

  Francis A. Cruise, of Cincinnati OH, Chagrin Falls, OH and a native of Boston, MA died July 28, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Patricia C. (died January 5, 2021). Devoted father of daughter Patricia A. Cruise SC, Cincinnati OH, sons Lawrence (Sarah) of Bluffton SC, Richard (Lisa) of Johns Creek GA, and Jack (Jenny) of Denham Springs...